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The People

Members, volunteers and sponsors are the lifeblood of the Rivanna Conservation Society. RCS members can serve on the Board of Directors, serve as Committee Chairs, participate in Committees and volunteer at our fun events. Ask us about the river steward network.

Board of Directors

Angus Murdoch
President

Tatyanna Patten
Vice President

Morgan Butler
Secretary

Tim San Jule
Treasurer

Glenn Crossman
Board Member

Britton Miller
Board Member

Kristen Parker
Board Member

Leon Szeptycki
Board Member

Michael Wheelwright
Board Member

Phyllis White
Board Member

Erik Wilke
Board Member

Jay Willer
Board Member

Professional Staff

Robbi Savage
Executive Director
(434) 985-1802

Committees

Volunteer Opportunities

The Rivanna Conservation Society has a number of openings for Volunteers including:

  1. April 2, 2008 Teacher Watershed Summit (registration assistance needed)
  2. April 19-20, 2008 Rivanna River Sojourn from Charlottesville to Fluvanna County (need help with registration, boat launch, and food donations)
  3. May 10, 2008 River Clean Up with the Girl Scouts
  4. August 2008 Annual River Clean Up (final date to be announced)
  5. September 6, 2008 RCA Annual Meeting at the Design Center on the Charlottesville Mall (need help with registration)
  6. October 18, 2008 World Water Monitoring Day (need help with student monitoring for pH, temperature, clarity and dissolved oxygen)

Student Internships are available as well. Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to river clean ups, river paddles, the Rivanna River Sojourn, staffing the new Community Hot Line, assistance with youth education programs and in office administration. The interns we seek will enjoy working outdoors, have a strong connection to nature and the environment, are creative and self reliant. Competence in Word, Excel, Access and Power Point will also be very helpful.

Partners & Sponsors

Many thanks to the following businesses, organizations, and individuals who have supported us in our endeavors. Thank you interns for donating your talents and time. If you would like to make a donation please visit the RCS Store. Your support in whatever capacity is appreciated.

Businesses & Organizations Interns

ALC Printing

Alakazam Toys and Gifts

Blue Ridge Mountain Sports

The Canaan Valley Institute

Cafe Cubano

Cary's Camera

Chaps Ice Cream

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Charlottesville Ice Park

Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Creative Framing and The Art Box

The Hartfield Foundation

Integral Yoga Natural Foods

James Erdle Memorial

New Dominion Bookshop

Studio Art

Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Vivian's Art for Living

Whole Foods

Sarah Becker

Misty Boos

Kelly Bowman

Sarah Cannon

Derek Fikse

Renee Gruber

Evans Martin

Jackson Means

Ben Sutphen

Drew Thomasson

Jenn Truong

Sam Truslow

Stefanie Zaenker

Danielle Waller

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