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2025 - 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors generally meets every other month on the third Thursday of the month. All Friends members are invited to attend meetings. For more information, email: president@reinsteinwoods.org
Daniel Haeusser,
President
Rob Fetter,
Vice President
Amanda Lippes,
Secretary
Andy Moon, Treasurer
Esther Clabeaux
Kristen Kaszubowski Perry
Sarah Grimaldi
Carissa Gigliotti
Marcus Hill
Michael McClain
Friends Committees
Volunteers are the cornerstone of Friends of Reinstein Woods. You can join a committee to help sustain Friends of Reinstein Woods and help people share in nature’s harmony. These committed volunteers generally meet every other month and provide vital support that allows Reinstein Woods to thrive.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The membership committee brings in new ideas to improve our membership program. Our meetings involve:
- Discussing ways to improve our membership program to increase and retain members
- Brainstorming ideas for new members-only programs
- Enhancing member benefits
- Planning members-only programs
Outside of the meetings, committee members may:
- Contact guest speakers
- Assist at members-only programs
- Lead member-only programs on a topic they are proficient in
For more information, contact info@reinsteinwoods.org or (716) 683-5959.
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
The Employee Experience Committee oversees human resources-related matters within the Friends of Reinstein Woods. By putting the employee experience at the center of the work, the committee works on developing and refining HR policies, overseeing compensation and benefits packages, and other HR matters. The committee also plays a crucial role in supporting Reinstein Woods’ mission by fostering a positive work environment and ensuring that the organization’s staff are well-supported and aligned with its goals. We meet about once every other a month.
If you would like more information, email info@reinsteinwoods.org or call (716) 683-5959.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee identifies appropriate candidates to serve on the Friends of Reinstein Board based on their skill set, profession, and past volunteering experience with the Reinstein. The goal is to properly align a candidate’s passion with the Reinstein’s needs.
If you would like more information, email info@reinsteinwoods.org or call (716) 683-5959.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee protects the financial interests of Friends of Reinstein by: managing financial accounting and internal controls, managing the board-approved annual budget, advising the board on staff compensation, and ensuring timely and accurate filing of annual tax returns and reports. The committee meets on a bi-monthly basis.
For more information, contact info@reinsteinwoods.org or call (716) 683-5959.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE (DEI)
Friends of Reinstein Woods is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, members, and visitors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias.
The DEI Committee works to implement several aspects of Friends of Reinstein Woods’ Diversity Policy, especially:
- Actively recruiting to improve diversity, inclusion and equity in our board and leadership positions
- Network with other organizations that are also committed to efforts to engage underrepresented constituents in our programs and services
- Train ourselves, our staff and volunteers on equitable practices and cultural competencies.
The committee meets every other month. For more information or to get involved, email info@reinsteinwoods.org or call (716) 683-5959.
Ways to Join us
Tours and Programs
We offer lots of opportunities to share in nature’s harmony.
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