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:

Scott Dickinson, 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:

Scott Dickinson, Chairman (Vice President’s responsibility)

Provides slate of nominees for annual election; Committee members - Todd Stewart , Larry Stewart, Don Herber.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:

Todd Stewart, Chairman (Immediate Past President's responsibility)

Provides information to new franchisees and potential members; Committee member - Pat Walch.

AGENDA COMMITTEE:

Wen Wagstaff, Chairman (Second Vice President's responsibility)

Selects activities and programs for the agenda for each seminar; Committee members - Shawn Brady, Sandy Stewart, Denny Wagstaff, Pat Walch

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:

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

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE:

Wen Wagstaff, Chairman (Second Vice President's responsibility)

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