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Conservation commission seeks volunteers as two membership slots open
Summary
With two members stepping back, Camden's Conservation Commission discussed outreach tactics including flyers, newsletter placement, direct asks and a "try-it-before-applying" volunteer pathway to recruit committed residents.
The commission reviewed membership needs after two members indicated they could no longer serve, leaving five seated members and two openings. Brian Lightbody noted a quorum requires four members and emphasized the practical need for more active participants. Commissioners discussed outreach options including flyers, a newsletter notice, bulletin-board postings, and direct personal invitations.
Members favored inviting prospective volunteers to attend a few meetings before applying so they can test the role; they also suggested targeting younger residents through events such as "green happy hour" and giving the commission a simpler public-facing mission statement to clarify its activities. Brian said he would draft a concise mission statement and circulate it to members for comment.
