Committees
Our committees form the backbone of our council, developing a variety of programs and policies which are adopted by the Executive Committee for dissemination to our chapters and other organizations as appropriate. Following is a brief description of each committee’s primary responsibilities.
Chairman:
Gerry Miller
(717) 583-2087
Description:
Solicits nominations and selects chapters and individual members for recognition on an annual basis.
Chairman:
Bob Pennell
(717) 236-1360
Description:
develops and implements all council print publications and website content, as well as being responsible for the issuance of media news releases.
Chairman:
Lee Hartman
(570) 224-6371
Description:
monitors conditions and recommends actions to enhance flow regimes for preservation of the wild trout population in this premier fishery resource.
Chairman:
George Kutskel
(814) 371-9290
Description:
assumes the primary responsibility for matters pertaining to fund raising and capital giving.
Description:
Develops new and innovative ways to educate and inform the membership and the public on matters pertinent to achieving TU's mission in PA.
Chairman:
Greg Grabowicz
(717) 697-8897
Description:
develops statewide policies and programs relative to council’s conservation and environmental goals.
Chairman:
Fred Bohls
(717) 732-5050
Description:
acts as a liaison between state council and legislative branches of Pennsylvania State government.
Chairman:
Greg Malaska
(570) 657-7169
Description:
develops programs designed to promote continuous membership growth through the local chapters.
Chairman:
Chuck Winters
(814) 943-4061
Description:
develops and implements programs to assist local chapters in identifying potential sites that contribute to the preservation of public fishing access.
Trout Management Committee
Chairman:
Dick Soderberg
(570) 662-4539
Description:
acts as a liaison with the PA Fish & Boat Commission to establish guidelines for effective cold water fisheries management programs.
Chairman:
Jerry Potocnak
(724) 295-2718
Description:
aids chapters in establishing and maintaining programs consistent with council's youth education goals.