Towards the end of 2019, AOR Secretary Gaelen McAlister resigned her position, as she was leaving Garten Services to pursue work in a new industry. The AOR Board solicited applications to fill the position, and Dan Bartholomew was appointed. Please join us in welcoming Dan to the Board!
What is your name? Daniel Bartholomew
You may have noticed that the topic of racial equity has been on the agenda at the past few AOR conferences, and next month AOR is hosting a training on “Leading with a Racial Equity Lens for Structural Transformation.” So what does racial equity have to do with recycling?
What is your name?: Mikey Strauhal 
Where do you work and what do you do?: I work globally; currently the Americas and I design waste management systems for companies. I specialize with events with a focus on music and art festivals.
After serving 3 years as AOR's Fundraising Chair, Alex Bertolucci accepted a new job outside our industry and vacated his seat in October. Alex did a tremendous job and made selling raffle tickets look like a piece of cake. AOR posted its search for a new fundraising chair in early November, and received several applications to fill the position. It was a tough choice, but the Board appointed Lexi French to serve as our new Fundraising Chair. Please welcome Lexi to the board!
What is your name? 
Sandra Hungate
Where do you work and what do you do? I'm the Vice President of VERDE and Recycling Perks. VERDE is our environmental marketing/outreach agency, and Recycling Perks is our residential outreach platform. I oversee the team and all operations.
The AOR Board would like to thank Alex Bertolucci for his hard work and time dedicated to serving on the AOR Board. We wish him the best of luck in his newest endeavors!
What is your name? Mia Hocking
Where do you work and what do you do? Hillsboro School District Hillsboro, OR; Resource Conservation Manager
What is your name? Catherine Chertudi
Where do you work and what do you do? Consultant for water and waste issues after retiring from the city of Boise, Idaho
Tell us how you embrace recycling/sustainability into your home or workplace? As an environmental professional I practice what I have promoted and developed through more than 35 years working in Idaho. Water conservative landscaping at my home, recycling, composting and waste reduction practices are part of my daily life. We also have an energy efficient home.
The AOR Board would like to thank Gaelen McAllister for her hard work and time dedicated to serving on the AOR Board. We wish her the best of luck in her newest endeavors!
With Gaelen's departure, the Association of Oregon Recyclers is seeking candidates for the recently vacated position of Secretary on the Board.
AOR's Education and Membership Chairs are seeking volunteers for their committees!
Education Committee Volunteers
Gregg Hayward, R101's Education Chair is looking for 2 volunteers to help with the following projects:
