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Open the OutdoorsDisability Advisory Council for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The purpose of the Disability Advisory Council is to:
- advise the Department of Natural Resources on matters pertaining to the accessibility of all department programs and services by physically challenged persons;
- identify and evaluate needs of physically challenged persons and communicate them to the department;
- advance research and design, policy and legislative changes to improve accessibility of agency programs and properties; and
- communicate with individuals and other organizations and agencies with similar purposes in a collaborative process to improve accessibility.
Meeting minutes
The Disability Advisory Council meets on a quarterly basis. The following meeting minutes for the past years are in pdf format and open in a new window.
- January 2018 [PDF]
- March 2017 [PDF]
- December 2016 [PDF]
- September 2016 [PDF]
- June 2016 [PDF]
- April 2016 [PDF]
- October 2015 [PDF]
- July 2015 [PDF]
- March 2015 [PDF]
- October 2014 [PDF]
- July 2014 [PDF]
- October 2013 [PDF]
- August 2013 [PDF]
- April 2013 [PDF]
- December 2012 [PDF]
- August 2012 [PDF]
- March 2012 [PDF]
- December 2011 [PDF]
- September 2011 [PDF]
- June 2011 [PDF]
- March 2011 [PDF]
- November 2010 [PDF]
- June 2010 [PDF]
- March 2010 [PDF]
- November 2009 [PDF]
- July 2009 [PDF]
- April 2009 [PDF]
- December 2008 [PDF]
- September 2008 [PDF]
- June 2008 [PDF]
- March 2008 [PDF]
- July 2007 [PDF]
- April 2007 [PDF]
- January 2007 [PDF]
- September 2006 [PDF]
- July 2006 [PDF]
- April 2006 [PDF]
Membership
The council shall consist of nine persons appointed by the DNR secretary for up to three year terms. Each term will be concurrent with the calendar year and will be appointed in a manner so that three terms expire at the end of each calendar year.
Council members shall represent a variety of disabilities and geographic areas of the state. Members shall be persons with disabilities, represent organizations serving persons with disabilities, have expertise in disability-related areas and in outdoor recreation, and be Wisconsin residents. Most members shall qualify to obtain a Class A, B, or C permit. Members will have an interest in hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation, and conservation and may be involved in other state and national related organizations.
Membership Application [PDF]
Form 9100-237
List of members
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John Martinson, Chair N330 Davidson Rd. Rio, WI 53960 608-628-2633 johnmartinson@msn.com Kirsten Engel, Vice-Chair 1647 Gammeter Road Verona, WI 53593 608-832-6601 (Home) springrosestable@aol.com Joe Greene Careers Industries 4811 Washington Avenue Racine, WI 53406 262-752-4100 262-752-4106 (Fax) jgreene@careersindustries.com Steve Johnson 1481 Redfield Street La Crosse, WI 54601 608-799-5666 (Home) blinddog3@charter.net Cathryn Scott 34241 Addition Street Muscoda, WI 53573 608-647-8053 cathrynscott121@gmail.com |
Keith A. Pamperin 1499 Rockdale Street Green Bay, WI 54304 920-494-3990 kjpamperin@aol.com John Mitchell 8727 W. Coldspring Road Greenfield, WI 53228 414-541-4505 (Home) 414-333-4745 (Cell) jmitchellwi@prodigy.net Jim Rutledge W6764 Co. Hwy. B Monroe, WI 53566 608-325-3455 (Office) 608-329-4410 (Fax) rut16pt@tds.net Calvin Richtig - Alternate Options for Independent Living P.O. Box 11967 Green Bay, WI 54307-1967 |
Council charter
Council name
The State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources, Disability Advisory Council.
Council purpose
To advise the Department of Natural Resources on matters pertaining to the accessibility of all department programs and services by persons with disabilities.
- To draft recommendations to the Department for legislation, administrative rules, or department policy.
- To identify and evaluate needs of persons with disabilities and to communicate them to the Department.
- To help to increase public awareness and sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities.
- To communicate with individuals and other organizations dedicated to similar purposes.
DNR liaison
The secretary of the department shall appoint a department liaison. The liaison shall be a representative of the department and shall bring to the council issues that require council advice or recommendations. The liaison shall be responsible for reporting activities of the council to the secretary and to inform the council of department policies and procedures.
The liaison shall keep minutes of each meeting and ensure arrangements for meeting locations, press releases and other housekeeping needs. Meeting minutes shall be reviewed by the council chair prior to submission to the secretary.
The liaison shall inform the council of department reactions to council recommendations.
Meeting schedule
The council shall meet to deal with timely, pending and important concerns and will meet at least twice annually but not more than four times per year. At its first meeting of each calendar year, the council shall establish a tentative meeting schedule for that year.
Membership
The council shall consist of nine persons appointed by the department Secretary, to three year terms. Each term will be concurrent with the calendar year and will be arranged so that three terms expire at the end of each calendar year.
Council members shall represent a variety of disabilities and geographic areas of the state. Members shall be persons who have disabilities, represent organizations serving persons with disabilities, or have expertise in disability-related areas. At least one member shall qualify to obtain a permit for persons with disabilities as provided in Section 29.09, Wis. Stats.
Officers
At the first meeting of each calendar year, the council shall elect from its members a chairperson and a vice chairperson for a one-year term. The chairperson, or the vice chairperson if the chairperson is absent, shall consult with the department liaison to prepare the agenda and will conduct council meetings.
Member participation
Regular attendance at council meetings is required for all members. Council members may be excused by notifying the chairperson or department liaison in advance. Any council member may lose his or her membership if he or she has frequent unexcused absences.
Members may choose to have non-voting representatives attend council meetings in their place if the need arises.
Alternative ways for members to participate, such as phone conferencing, will be allowable.
Resignations
Any council member may resign by notifying the chairperson in writing.
Decisions
A simple majority of members constitutes a quorum. All members shall have voting privileges. The business of the council shall be conducted by a majority vote of the members present.
Charter amendments
This charter may be modified by the department Secretary. The council may recommend amendments to the Secretary.
