MAA Committee Charges

Each committee should pick a leader to direct members and guide committee initiatives
Each committee should meet or have a phone call once a month to reconnect and strategize
Research
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Create Guidance Document

Outline Research priorities for industry

Outreach

Coordinate w. SPAT

Finance,

Membership -

Evaluating current infrastructure

Membership outreach & updating membership materials

Seek funding sources

Funds allocation recommendation

Recruit more people to join

Website

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Guidance -

Create content, pictures, copy

Coordinate w. Bryan Hoban (ICO) to complete updates

Define message / purpose of website - goals, priorities, strategies, delegate, monitor site

Status o

Create recommendation on status by summer meeting

Evaluate current situation and decide which way to go

State Policy

Create priorities for regulations and legislative

Work strategy to execute

Utilize Massachusetts Farm Bureau

Coordinate with other committees on their agendas

Restoration

Research and learn more on restoration

Create MAA position on restoration - what we would like to see