Brett Harris with Montana Senator Baucus

Brett Harris meets with Montana Senator Baucus in Washington DC

The Northwest Association has many diverse committees so that any franchisee who wishes may be involved in leading the association.  Below is a list of each committee and its purpose.


DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE:

Wen Wagstaff, Chairman (elected by committee annually)

Negotiates contracts for regional purchasing of supplies; all franchisees in the distribution area are members of this committee.


NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

Brett Sibert, Chairman (Vice President’s responsibility)

Provides slate of nominees for annual election. Committee members are Dani Gillette , Jim Beglin, Scott Dickinson.


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:

Scott Dickinson, Chairman (Immediate Past President's responsibility)

Provides information to new franchisees and potential members. Committee member - Heidi Robb.


AGENDA COMMITTEE:

Jim Beglin, Chairman (Second Vice President's responsibility)

Selects activities and programs for the agenda for each seminar; Committee members - Shawn Brady, Dani Gillette, Wen Wagstaff, Brett Sibert and Heidi Robb


LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

Brett Harris, Chairman (appointed by President)

Provides updates on proposed legislation that effects the membership.  Committee member  Peter Braun


REGISTRATION COMMITTEE:

Jim Beglin, Chairman (Second Vice President's responsibility)

Lines up volunteers to help with seminar registration for each meeting.