ISCS Committees
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The International Sand Collectors Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose mission is to educate ISCS members and the public about the origin, wonder, and science of sand.
Our vision is that people will see the world through the geology and biology of sand, and they will learn from those humble grains that there is science and wonder all around them.
Please take a moment to learn about the various committees who contribute to the International Sand Collectors Society!
We are always grateful to have members participating on our volunteer committees. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact ISCS president, Lori Carter, and let her know how you would like to be involved.
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The Donations Committee is responsible for accepting, handling, and distributing donated sand collections. It decides if the collection is appropriate for ISCS programs, helps the donor get the collection to one of our locations, and then processes the collection and sands for best uses by ISCS. Large samples (jars and bags) are removed from glass containers and broken down into collectable sizes. Samples are set aside for member distribution or educational programs. Lots are prepared and then offered and sent to members.
The Donations Committee is currently comprised of members Elise Lattuca, Leo Kenney, and Mike Guthrie (ex officio Lori Carter and Hans Zimmermann)
Email: donations@sandcollectors.org
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This group consists of members with experience in education who wish to help guide the educational efforts of the ISCS.
The Education Committee is currently comprised of members Rick Cisler, Jennifer Coor, Tim Hart, Olga Jarrett, Elise Lattuca, Brian McFall, Jim Reinhardt, and Bob Winfree (ex officio Lori Carter and Hans Zimmermann)
Email: education@sandcollectors.org
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Members discuss ways to improve the ISCS membership experience including adding and changing membership benefits.
They also help add new members to the ISCS membership system, and help with membership renewals.
There are currently no volunteers for this committee.
If you would like to join the committee, have any ideas, or have any questions, please contact Lori Carter at the link below.
Email: president@sandcollectors.org
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The Programs Committee schedules and runs quarterly meetings, each with a speaker who presents a sand-related topic. Each meeting is held via videoconferencing and begins with a 10-minute business meeting followed by a presentation.
The Programs Committee is currently comprised of member Wendy Painter (ex officio Lori Carter and Hans Zimmermann). If you would like to join the committee, have any ideas or requests for speakers and/or topics, have a presentation to offer, or have any questions please contact the committee at the link below.
Email: programs@sandcollectors.org
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Members seek and evaluate potential venues for the next SandFest.
The SandFest Committee is currently comprised of members David Balenson, Sarah Falkowski, Fred Haynes, and Bob Winfree (ex officio Lori Carter and Hans Zimmermann)
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The Science Committee of the International Sand Collectors Society was founded to gather information on the science of sand collecting to enhance the enjoyment of the hobby and to advance our understanding of the natural wonder around us. The main purpose of the Science Committee is to create how-to methodologies and best practices for sand collecting and maintain compilations of reference materials for the sand collector. These resources will enhance the study of sand and serve as guides for those new to the sand collecting hobby. They will also provide documentation of preparation and analytical techniques and identification manuals.
The Science Committee is currently comprised of members Julian Gray, Fred Haynes, and Leo Kenney (ex officio Lori Carter and Hans Zimmermann). If you are interested in contributing to this committee, please contact them at the link below.
Email: science@sandcollectors.org
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The Social Media Committee is responsible for our online presence and related activity, including administration of our Facebook page, Instagram account, and website. If you have any photos or content that you’d like us to share on our social media accounts, please feel free to submit it using the email address below!
Our Social Media committee is currently comprised of members AJ McDowell, Andy Frazer, Elise Lattuca, and Fred Haynes (ex officio Lori Carter and Hans Zimmermann).