RCCA Committees

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Chairpersons:  Jon Morse, Tim Dagner

This Committee works to raise funds for the organization so that more educational opportunities may be offered to the public. Fundraising and donations are the heart of our organization, without these financial resources we would not be able to provide environmental education and advocacy for the natural resources within Rensselaer County.

Chairpersons:  Jon Morse, John Archer, Mike Martinez

This Committee works on projects related to Rabbits, Turkey, Pheasants and Waterfowl.

Chairpersons: Frank Dingman, Bob Davis, Mike Fields

This Committee works on projects related to Pollution, Stream Improvements, Conservation Education, Wildlife Habitat Improvements and Landowner Relations.  

Chairpersons: Don McCabe, Mike Martinez

This Committee is affiliated with Bow Hunter Education, Hunter Education and Trapping Education.  

Chairpersons: Bob Davis, Joe Reilly

This Committee covers Fisheries, and Fish Rearing ponds.

Chairpersons:  Bob Davis, Frank Dingman

This Committee covers reporting new and proposed legislation to the RCCA Directors and membership.

Chairpersons: Tim Dagner, Mike Fields

This Committee assists in promoting new membership.  

Chairpersons: Heather Chase and Frank Dingman

This Committee works on social media, website, shares communications to our local newspapers and other platforms.

Chairperson: Frank Dingman

This Committee recognizes the challenges our members face in life with personal and family illnesses and death by providing comfort and support with cards and flowers.

Chairperson:  John Varkony III

This Committee works on the annual Budgets, Finance, and Ways and Means.

Chairperson: John Varkony III

The RCCA does not run a summer camp for kids, however, we will provide financial sponsorship for kids to attend one of the NYS DEC Summer Camps or other select summer camps that focus on providing kids the opportunity to learn about the environment and experience outdoor activities. This Committee works to coordinate youth camp attendance.