THE OUTDOOR CIRCLE
TOC COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS 2024-2025
FOR OFFICIAL OUTDOOR CIRCLE BUSINESS ONLY
Updated 10/02/24
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TOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2024-2025)
President: Diane Harding: [email protected] H: (808) 262-1826
Vice President: Maureen Murphy: [email protected] C: (808) 639-0020
Secretary: Whitney Bosel: [email protected] C: (808) 358-9447
Treasurer: Kathleen Bryan: [email protected] H: (808) 262-2616
Branch Representative: Cheryl Langton: [email protected] H: (808) 936-1468
Advisor/Nominations: Christian de Quevedo [email protected] C: (808) 277-1854
Advisor/Development: Melanie Kosaka: [email protected] C: (808) 479-0703
Advisor: Denise Soderholm: [email protected] C: (808) 834-1417
Director-at-Large: Joan Gosset: [email protected] C: (808) 271-1466
Director-at-Large: Tyler Dang: [email protected] C: (808) 954-5914
Director-at-Large: Brenda Lam: [email protected] C: (808) 9375908
Director-at-Large: Stan Oka: [email protected] C: (808) 429-9814
Director-at-Large: Steve Mechler: [email protected] C: (808) 341-1802
Number of Board Members: 13; Quorum: 7
TOC STAFF
TOC Executive Director: Winston Welch: [email protected] W: (808) 593-0300
TOC Operations Director: Jackie Wah: [email protected] W: (808) 593-0300
TOC Programs Director: Myles Ritchie: [email protected] W: (808) 593-0300
TOC Intern: Flor Williams: [email protected] W: (808) 593-0300
TOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEES
All committees described here act in an advisory capacity
as per TOC Bylaws Article IV, Section 4.1, Paragraph 2.
(This means they do not exercise “board authority”)
TOC may form Standing Committees and Special Committees, as per TOC Bylaws Article IV, Section 4.1,
Paragraph 3. Further, specific required Standing Committees are defined as per TOC Bylaws Article IV, Section 4.2.
Committee makeup and duties are further clarified as per TOC Bylaws Article V and TOC Policy Section 2.
Unless otherwise noted, committee chairs may appoint committee members, and Non-TOC-Board-Members and
Non-TOC-Members may be committee members, as per TOC Policy Section 2.3.
REQUIRED STANDING COMMITTEES
Executive Committee
Reviews ED Performance/Compensation; Acts on Matters Affecting Organization
(Committee Makeup (Officers and Advisors) and Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.4)
Meets as needed
Current Members:
President: Diane Harding: [email protected]
Vice President: Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Secretary: Whitney Bosel: [email protected]
Treasurer: Kathleen Bryan: [email protected]
Branch Representative: Cheryl Langton: [email protected]
Advisor/Nominations: Christian de Quevado [email protected]
Advisor/Development: Melanie Kosaka: [email protected]
Advisor: Denise Soderholm: [email protected]
Nominating Committee
Prepares Slate Of Officers To Be Elected Each Year
(Chair (Nominations Advisor) and Committee Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.5)
Meets by April 1
Current Members:
Christian de Quevedo, Chair [email protected]
Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Finance Committee
Oversees TOC Investments
(Chair (Treasurer) and Committee Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.6)
Meets quarterly
Current Members:
Kathleen Bryan, Chair: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Peter Ehrman, Portfolio Manager: W:(808) 525-6056 [email protected]
David Lum, Non-TOC-Member: [email protected]
Christian de Quevedo: [email protected]
Tyler Dang: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Branch Committee
Maintains Communication Between Branches and Statewide Organization
(Chair (Branch Representative) and Committee Duties Are Defined in TOC Bylaws Section 5.8)
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Cheryl Langton, Chair: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
SPECIAL COMMITTEES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD
Development Committee
Develops and Oversees Fundraising Activities and Campaigns, Special Events,
Direct Mail and Outreach Activities
(Chair (Development Advisor) and Committee Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.7)
Meets bi-monthly
Current Members:
Melanie Kosaka, Chair: [email protected]
Kathleen Bryan: [email protected]
Ken Curtis, LKOC Branch Board Member: C: (808) 354-9889 [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Christian de Quevedo: [email protected]
Tyler Dang: [email protected]
Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Whitney Bosel: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Membership (Development Subcommittee)
Cultivates New Members, Assists TOC Staff with Membership Appeals
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Tyler Dang: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Myles Ritchie: TOC Programs: [email protected]
Communications and Social Media (Development Subcommittee)
Assists TOC Staff with TOC Greenleaf Newsletter, Social Media Posts
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Kathleen Bryan, (Facebook only): [email protected]
Mimi Bornhorst, Past Board Member, (Instagram only): [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Myles Ritchie: TOC Programs: [email protected]
Flor Williams: TOC Intern: [email protected]
TOC Events (Development Subcommittee)
Plans and Organizes Events (e.g. Full Circle, Annual Mtg, Tours, Festivals)
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Audit Committee
Oversight of TOC Financial Practices
(Chair (Treasurer) and Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.8)
Meets once per year or as needed
Current Members:
Kathleen Bryan, Chair: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Policy Committee
Drafts & Reviews Internal TOC Policies for Board Approval
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Kathleen Bryan, Chair: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Trees Committee
Deals with Issues Regarding Trees, Supports and Consults with Outside Entities
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Steve Mechler, Chair: [email protected]
Stan Oka: [email protected]
Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Myles Ritchie: TOC Programs: [email protected]
HART Working Group (Trees Subcommittee)
Addresses Issues Related to Honolulu Rail Tree Disposition and Mitigation Efforts
Meets monthly with HART
Current Members:
Steve Mechler: [email protected]
Stan Oka: [email protected]
Whitney Bosel: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Steve Nimz: Non-TOC-Member: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Myles Ritchie: TOC Programs: [email protected]
Public Affairs Committee (PAC)
Addresses Issues That Affect Our Mission, Advocates for TOC via Testimony on Legislation,
Interacts with Media and Legislative Entities, Proposes TOC Public Policy Positions for Board Approval.
Meets as needed as issues arise, and regularly during legislative session
Current Members:
Stan Oka: [email protected]
Whitney Bosel: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Tyler Dang: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Signs (PAC Subcommittee)
Fields Sign Calls, Supports TOC Sign Advocacy
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
TOC COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS 2024-2025
FOR OFFICIAL OUTDOOR CIRCLE BUSINESS ONLY
Updated 10/02/24
Download Committees List PDF
TOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2024-2025)
President: Diane Harding: [email protected] H: (808) 262-1826
Vice President: Maureen Murphy: [email protected] C: (808) 639-0020
Secretary: Whitney Bosel: [email protected] C: (808) 358-9447
Treasurer: Kathleen Bryan: [email protected] H: (808) 262-2616
Branch Representative: Cheryl Langton: [email protected] H: (808) 936-1468
Advisor/Nominations: Christian de Quevedo [email protected] C: (808) 277-1854
Advisor/Development: Melanie Kosaka: [email protected] C: (808) 479-0703
Advisor: Denise Soderholm: [email protected] C: (808) 834-1417
Director-at-Large: Joan Gosset: [email protected] C: (808) 271-1466
Director-at-Large: Tyler Dang: [email protected] C: (808) 954-5914
Director-at-Large: Brenda Lam: [email protected] C: (808) 9375908
Director-at-Large: Stan Oka: [email protected] C: (808) 429-9814
Director-at-Large: Steve Mechler: [email protected] C: (808) 341-1802
Number of Board Members: 13; Quorum: 7
TOC STAFF
TOC Executive Director: Winston Welch: [email protected] W: (808) 593-0300
TOC Operations Director: Jackie Wah: [email protected] W: (808) 593-0300
TOC Programs Director: Myles Ritchie: [email protected] W: (808) 593-0300
TOC Intern: Flor Williams: [email protected] W: (808) 593-0300
TOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEES
All committees described here act in an advisory capacity
as per TOC Bylaws Article IV, Section 4.1, Paragraph 2.
(This means they do not exercise “board authority”)
TOC may form Standing Committees and Special Committees, as per TOC Bylaws Article IV, Section 4.1,
Paragraph 3. Further, specific required Standing Committees are defined as per TOC Bylaws Article IV, Section 4.2.
Committee makeup and duties are further clarified as per TOC Bylaws Article V and TOC Policy Section 2.
Unless otherwise noted, committee chairs may appoint committee members, and Non-TOC-Board-Members and
Non-TOC-Members may be committee members, as per TOC Policy Section 2.3.
REQUIRED STANDING COMMITTEES
Executive Committee
Reviews ED Performance/Compensation; Acts on Matters Affecting Organization
(Committee Makeup (Officers and Advisors) and Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.4)
Meets as needed
Current Members:
President: Diane Harding: [email protected]
Vice President: Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Secretary: Whitney Bosel: [email protected]
Treasurer: Kathleen Bryan: [email protected]
Branch Representative: Cheryl Langton: [email protected]
Advisor/Nominations: Christian de Quevado [email protected]
Advisor/Development: Melanie Kosaka: [email protected]
Advisor: Denise Soderholm: [email protected]
Nominating Committee
Prepares Slate Of Officers To Be Elected Each Year
(Chair (Nominations Advisor) and Committee Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.5)
Meets by April 1
Current Members:
Christian de Quevedo, Chair [email protected]
Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Finance Committee
Oversees TOC Investments
(Chair (Treasurer) and Committee Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.6)
Meets quarterly
Current Members:
Kathleen Bryan, Chair: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Peter Ehrman, Portfolio Manager: W:(808) 525-6056 [email protected]
David Lum, Non-TOC-Member: [email protected]
Christian de Quevedo: [email protected]
Tyler Dang: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Branch Committee
Maintains Communication Between Branches and Statewide Organization
(Chair (Branch Representative) and Committee Duties Are Defined in TOC Bylaws Section 5.8)
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Cheryl Langton, Chair: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
SPECIAL COMMITTEES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD
Development Committee
Develops and Oversees Fundraising Activities and Campaigns, Special Events,
Direct Mail and Outreach Activities
(Chair (Development Advisor) and Committee Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.7)
Meets bi-monthly
Current Members:
Melanie Kosaka, Chair: [email protected]
Kathleen Bryan: [email protected]
Ken Curtis, LKOC Branch Board Member: C: (808) 354-9889 [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Christian de Quevedo: [email protected]
Tyler Dang: [email protected]
Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Whitney Bosel: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Membership (Development Subcommittee)
Cultivates New Members, Assists TOC Staff with Membership Appeals
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Tyler Dang: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Myles Ritchie: TOC Programs: [email protected]
Communications and Social Media (Development Subcommittee)
Assists TOC Staff with TOC Greenleaf Newsletter, Social Media Posts
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Kathleen Bryan, (Facebook only): [email protected]
Mimi Bornhorst, Past Board Member, (Instagram only): [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Myles Ritchie: TOC Programs: [email protected]
Flor Williams: TOC Intern: [email protected]
TOC Events (Development Subcommittee)
Plans and Organizes Events (e.g. Full Circle, Annual Mtg, Tours, Festivals)
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]
Audit Committee
Oversight of TOC Financial Practices
(Chair (Treasurer) and Duties Are Defined in TOC Policy Section 2.8)
Meets once per year or as needed
Current Members:
Kathleen Bryan, Chair: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Policy Committee
Drafts & Reviews Internal TOC Policies for Board Approval
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Kathleen Bryan, Chair: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Trees Committee
Deals with Issues Regarding Trees, Supports and Consults with Outside Entities
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Steve Mechler, Chair: [email protected]
Stan Oka: [email protected]
Maureen Murphy: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Myles Ritchie: TOC Programs: [email protected]
HART Working Group (Trees Subcommittee)
Addresses Issues Related to Honolulu Rail Tree Disposition and Mitigation Efforts
Meets monthly with HART
Current Members:
Steve Mechler: [email protected]
Stan Oka: [email protected]
Whitney Bosel: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Steve Nimz: Non-TOC-Member: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Myles Ritchie: TOC Programs: [email protected]
Public Affairs Committee (PAC)
Addresses Issues That Affect Our Mission, Advocates for TOC via Testimony on Legislation,
Interacts with Media and Legislative Entities, Proposes TOC Public Policy Positions for Board Approval.
Meets as needed as issues arise, and regularly during legislative session
Current Members:
Stan Oka: [email protected]
Whitney Bosel: [email protected]
Brenda Lam: [email protected]
Tyler Dang: [email protected]
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Signs (PAC Subcommittee)
Fields Sign Calls, Supports TOC Sign Advocacy
Meets as needed
Current Members:
Diane Harding: [email protected]
Winston Welch: TOC ED: [email protected]
Jackie Wah: TOC Operations: [email protected]