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Consistent with the strategic direction of AORE, volunteers and employees are considered to be partners in implementing the organization’s mission and programs; volunteers and employees have equal and complementary roles to play. Volunteers are key to AORE’s success and its advancement of the mission, as they contribute a wide variety of perspectives, engagement, action, and passion.
recommendations based on their area of expertise.
Over the last two years, AORE has worked with committee and conference leadership to develop clear expectations and defined roles. We’ve also improved the volunteer succession planning, not only elevating the capacity of dedicated chairs, but ensuring a good fit for the individual as well as the organization. Each committee has a charter which outlines their responsibilities. In 2019, AORE further worked to separate annual association work from events or initiatives that happen at the conference.
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Committees work toward providing the AORE membership with a variety of important opportunities and information relevant to the field of outdoor recreation and education. Committees have responsibilities (such as annual and standing projects) that aim to move the association toward its goals. Committees are advisory committees to the board of directors and provide advice and