Opportunities to get involved

Associations like ALCC are successful because of the many volunteer hours donated by its hardworking members. Opportunities to volunteer are wide and varied – from busy, standing committees that meet monthly to peer groups that meet quarterly just to talk. Regardless of your abilities or available time, we’ve got something for everyone. Won’t you give us a try?

Descriptions of our volunteer opportunities are below. To learn more and sign up to participate just email the ALCC staff member listed with the committee or call them at 303 757-5611. Most committees meet at least quarterly.

Certification Committee - This group oversees testing for the Landscape Industry Certified Technician program, a national certification that ALCC administers in Colorado. The group manages all aspects of the test, including candidate preparation, test site set up and management, sponsorship and written tests. Contact Megan Kelley at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

You might be right for this committee if you:

• Are detail-oriented
• Like routines and consistency
• Like projects that have a specific deadline
• Appreciate helping others with their professional growth

Chapter Leadership - In six geographic areas around the state, chapter leadership works to provide local programming, networking and general membership connections. Contact Cynthia Jackson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

You might be right for chapter leadership if you:

• Are outgoing and like parties and happy hour
• Are a team player
• Want to get to know more people in a smaller setting
• Want to boost ALCC involvement where you live and work

Knowledge and Education Committee - If you have ideas for ProGreen classes and other workshops this group is for you! This committee coordinates ALCC's educational events and online educational resources/knowledge center. Contact Kristen Fefes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Consider this committee if you:

• Are interested in professional development
• Are a problem solver
• Are a good listener

Industry Recruiting - How can we attract people - young, old, experienced, novice - to the landscape industry and ensure our future vitality? This group works to reach out to students of all levels and others who are prime prospects for the industry. Contact Becky Garber at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Consider these task forces if you:

• Have limited time to volunteer
• Have a passion for educating others about the benefits of the green industry

Legislative Committee – A joint ALCC/GreenCO committee, this group addresses statewide legislation and laws, and gives you the opportunity to represent the entire green industry before the state legislature. The committee crafts legislative strategies, analyzes bills in the legislature to determine support or opposition, and lobbies and/or testifies on behalf of the industry when needed. Contact Kristen Fefes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This committee is for people that:

• Have an interest in politics and public policy
• Are patient
• Can analyze the big picture

Marketing and Membership Committee - Help ALCC assess member needs and opinions, advise on new member recruitment, develop new ways to retain existing members and critique new programs and services. Contact Cynthia Jackson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join this committee if you:

• Are a creative thinker
• Want to grow the association
• Like to talk to and meet people
• Want to increase awareness about ALCC

Planning Committee - Planning is responsible for the long range planning and direction setting for the association. The group looks at emerging issues and industry trends and works them into ALCC’s long-term goals. Contact Kristen Fefes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join this committee if you:

• Have an interest in strategic planning and process
• Like to analyze and forecast the future

Safety Committee - Open to any member participant in the Pinnacol workers' compensation insurance program, this group creates safety awareness through seminars and written materials that can help all member companies. Contact Jerrie Dansky at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join this committee if you:

• Are a participant in the workers’ compensation program
• Want to keep your experience modification and injuries down

Communications and PR Ad Hocs and Focus Groups - Interested in helping develop articles and topics for Colorado Green magazine or being media trained for association public relations opportunities? While not standing committees, these groups of different members meet a few times per year to work on publication and media projects. Contact Becky Garber at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sign up for these task forces if you:

• Are creative
• Like to work with the public

Community Involvement - If you want to use your expertise in the landscape industry to get involved in your local community consider volunteering for community service projects, such as the Day of Service on April 22.  Contact Becky Garber at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join this group if you:

• Want to give back to your local community
• Good at meeting deadlines
• Like to work with a variety of personalities

Sustainability Committee – new in 2010, this committee will work on the ‘green’ efforts of our industry and association, promote the Best Management Practices and work on environmental issues. Contact Kristen Fefes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join this committee if you:

• Are interested in environmental issues
• want to help the landscape industry be ‘part of the solution.'

Educational Foundation and Scholarship Committee - Established in 2007, the ALCC Foundation exists to award scholarships to deserving students and to raise funds to help perpetuate these student-related programs. Contact Cynthia Jackson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Consider the ALCC Foundation if you:

• Are passionate about the future of the industry
• Want to provide students with the resources to pursue the landscape industry

Golf Tournament Committee - are you a golfer and would like to volunteer to support our tournament that benefit the ALCC Foundation? Contact Cynthia Jackson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

State Board of Directors - The state board is the foundation of the association's leadership, working for the membership of ALCC to oversee ongoing association operations and set and implement a strategic plan.  Serving two year terms, board members act as a unified leadership team for the association, and are expected to actively and diligently represent the interests of ALCC members at the expense of other interests.  Nominate someone to the board by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .