Committees

BPTA Committees
BPTA’s daily work is conducted by its committees. Each of these committees has recruited community members who bring a host of skills that when combined provide the resources for the committees to accomplish their objectives. There are six standing operational committees:  Design Advisory, Fund Raising, Paddle Trail, Public Relations,  Special Events,  and Strategic Planning.  To learn more about any committee please refer to the short description below.  If you have any interest in participating on any of these committees, just contact the committee chair directly

Design Advisory Committee
- Jason Offutt, Chairman

Charter: The Committee’s ultimate goal is the design and construction of the whitewater play park and its features.

Activities:

1. Identify and evaluate possible site(s) for the play park.
2. Provide a design and analysis for each specific site after Board approval.
3. Identify a scope of work for each phase of the project.
4. Establish timelines, construction and other budgets for the project.
5. Coordinate with required consultants for the design/construction of the project.
6. Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors as needed.

Members:

Jayson Bowerman
Brad Goettemoeller
John Jordan
Cari Press
Josh White
Craig Mavis

1. Build a “Friends of BPTA” program and gain the financial support, involvement and interest of paddlers, local clubs, the business community and all others interested in paddling on the Deschutes River.
2. Write and submit grant proposals to national recreational/paddlesport companies and government agencies to request their support.
3. Build alliances with the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation Foundation, and other local agencies, to expand, coordinate and strengthen our joint fund raising efforts.

Members:

Geoff Frank
Jade Mayer
Jason Offutt

1. Do a survey of the rivers and lakes in Deschutes County to determine their suitability for inclusion in the Paddle Trail.
2. Establish the scope of the Paddle Trails within Deschutes County.
3. Prepare and publish an overview guide of the Paddle Trails showing suitable water levels for paddling, put-ins, take-outs, portages, hazards, parking, toilet facilities, points of interest, camping sites and environmental issues. Paddlers will use the guide in choosing the parts of the Paddle Trails that are safe for their level of paddling skill, experience and interest.
4. Identify the facilities along the Paddle Trails that need to be improved such as put-ins, take-outs, parking, toilets and camping.
5. Work with the entities that are responsible for the above facilities to improve or expand them for the paddling public.
6. Promote the establishment of suitable portage trails around hazardous river sections of the Paddle Trail.
7. Survey the Little Deschutes and Deschutes Rivers to identify hazards that could be altered or removed that compromise the safety of paddlers.
8. Identify the lakes included in the Paddle Trails that experience high winds which can be hazardous to paddlers.
9. Work with the Design Advisory Committee to develop features on the Deschutes River within Bend such as a whitewater play park and slalom course for paddlers to learn, practice and improve their paddling skills.

Members:

Dale Allen
B. J. Haraughty
Beth Jacobi
Jeanne Russell
Dick Spray
Chuck Tucker

Activities:

1. Develop multiple communications strategies for information dispersal (ie: public, political, media, clubs, businesses).
2. Begin or continue communications with third party organizations and agencies to involve and encourage them to support the BPTA mission.
3. Use print, film, radio, television, web, and special events to inform and excite Bend residents of the BPTA mission and community benefits.
4. Make additions to the website and provide current content.
5. Arrange for design, printing and distribution of all publicity materials.
6. Work with the board to develop power point presentations to inform various audiences of the BPTA.
7. Develop capital campaign support materials and a media kit.

Members:

Justin Rae

Activities:

1. Create and host several special events throughout the year to promote BPTA and its associated projects.
2. Work with the Fund Raising Committee to identify and develop specific fund raising events.
3. Work with the Public Relations Committee on special events to support their efforts to promote and to raise awareness about BPTA’s objectives.
4. Work with other interested groups or parties on events to continue strengthening our relationship with them and the entire paddling community.

Members:

Moira Hundley
Kris Knoerschild
Amy Lundstrom

Activities:

1. With the input of the Board and all committees, develop a detailed integrated work plan with timelines, deliverables and costs.
2. Define the critical path, aid in advancing the timeline, and monitor committees’ progress.
3. Drive strategic decision making.
4. Coordinate activities with other organizations and be the primary contact for Bend Parks and Recreation.

Members:

Justin Rae
Jason Offutt
Jo Ann Weber-Koenig
Steve Day
Geoff Frank