Stewardship Committee (Earth Day/KY Excel)
The purpose of KCHMM’s Stewardship Committee is to identify and coordinate opportunities where KCHMM and its members can contribute time, talent and/or treasure to improve the environment and our community. The committee chair is responsible for coordinating such efforts and may recruit assistance from Committee members and/or other Chapter members as may be necessary on a case-by-case basis.
“Earth Day” programs and “KY EXCEL” initiatives both fall under the purview of this committee. Earth Day occurs on April 22 of each year. In the past, KCHMM has recruited Chapter members to staff a children’s booth at the Louisville Zoo’s “Party for the Planet.” Other Earth Day activities/observances may also be coordinated, recommended, or promoted. At a minimum, an Earth Day reminder should be communicated to all Chapter members so that, even if a coordinated activity is not planned, they may be encouraged to make a personal contribution or observation in recognition of the holiday so closely associated with the KCHMM mission. “KY EXCEL” is a voluntary program that recognizes “EXCellence in Environmental Leadership” within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This program is administered by the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection’s Division of Compliance Assistance. KY EXCEL recognition is given to regulated and non-regulated entities that undertake voluntary environmental initiatives. As a non-profit organization, KCHMM may pursue and achieve recognition as a KY EXCEL “Advocate” based upon the successful completion of at least one voluntary environmental project each year. Ideas for any such projects may be initiated by this committee, by the KCHMM Board, or proposed by any other interested Chapter member.
It is the responsibility of this committee chair to develop these proposals for consideration by the Board. With Board approval, the chair shall prepare or have prepared a KY EXCEL project application, submit it to KDEP-DCA, oversee implementation of the project, and prepare and submit a follow-up report to KDEP-DCA demonstrating the positive environmental impact achieved.
