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  • CRA Committee & Council Sign-Up Form

    If you would like to serve on a CRA Committee or participate with a CRA Council, please indicate your interest below and CRA will connect you with the Committee information.
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  • Committee Descriptions

    Annual Conference Committee:

    Plans and implements the CRA Annual Conference. Along with committee chair, staff plays a leading role in this committee. Advises staff on the location, program and speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and public relations.

    Board Development Committee:

    Assists with Board nominations, election of officers, and the Annual Meeting. This committee holds an annual Board evaluation, assesses strengths and weaknesses in order to pursue new Board candidates that can balance the board’s needs. Plans the Board orientation and retreat with the Executive Director and President.

    Education and Outreach Committee:

    Plans and implements the development of educational opportunities for membership through a variety of different avenues.

    Finance Committee:

    Review finances and budgets with staff. Considers and recommends budget changes. Reviews the draft budget and takes recommendations by staff to the Board. Recommends financial policy. Develops a financial plan to meet future needs, which may include fund raising, identifying , and seeking sources of revenue- grants and endowments.

    Fund Development Committee:

    Ensures that the Board develops diverse and sustainable funding sources that create revenue streams through the integration of the association’s fundraising, marketing, membership, product and service activities in order to fulfill the CRA’s mission and goals.

    Membership Committee:

    Works with existing members to identify member service needs. Develops and implements member outreach strategy for new members.

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee:

    The DEI Advisory committee will work to look at CRA’s activities and policies through the lense of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I). The committee will advise CRA on matters respecting and prioritizing diversity and inclusion in the CRA’s activities and governance. They will also advise the CRA on ways to include, inspire, and impact communities of color and underserved communities in the Carolinas’ recycling industry in all sectors.

  • Council Descriptions

    Collegiate Recyclers Coalition

    Promotes sustainable resource use through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling on college campuses and to facilitate networking, exchange of information and strategic action.

    Household Hazardous Waste Council

    Operates as an environmental education organization devoted to household hazardous waste reduction, reuse, recycling and pollution prevention.

    Keep Carolinas Beautiful Council

    Works to develop partnerships that engage and empower organizations and individuals to take greater responsibility in litter abatement, recycling and waste reduction.

    Councils with Open Leadership Positions:

    Healthcare Sustainability Council

    Encourages sustainable practices within the healthcare industry in the Carolinas by providing a networking and collaborative opportunity.

    Business and Industry Recycling Council

    The CRA Business and Industry Recycling Council will work to grow positive impacts within the recycling marketplace, improve existing or imminent limitations, share our message(s) to larger audiences of clients and stakeholders while expanding important networking opportunities throughout the Carolinas.

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