Dec
9th
Dear EWB-USA Chapters with projects in Honduras,
After careful consideration, EWB-USA has made the decision to lift the travel hold for programs in Honduras . We strongly encourage chapters planning travel to Honduras to carefully monitor the situation in Honduras via the International SOS and Department of State websites.
Additionally, we advise chapters to call International SOS before traveling to Honduras for an updated analysis. After speaking with ISOS, we recommend that each chapter does their own travel security and safety analysis. Chapters should also ensure they have adequate and complete travel insurance coverage.
ISOS Phone: 1-215-942-8226
EWB-USA ISOS Member Number: 11BCPA000270
We will continue to monitor the International SOS and Department of State travel and security advice and we will make any future decisions regarding travel holds based on these resources.
If your chapter is planning to travel to Honduras in the next month, please contact me immediately, so that we can process the approval.
Please read the following information from ISOS: 
Apr
16th
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the volunteers who make up the Mountain Region Executive Committee and to describe the function of the EWB-USA Mountain Regional Steering Committee.
Geographical Regions have been formed in EWB-USA to facilitate communication, networking and resource-sharing between chapters. The Region aims to support both new and established chapters with resources, events, fundraising, and other chapter-specific goals. The West Coast was the first Region to establish in the United States and currently has a Steering Committee that consists of an Executive Committee and State Representatives from each state in the Region. The East Coast Region and South East Region were not far behind. Now, the Mountain Region, along with the Mid West Region, Great Lakes Region, and South Central Region, are beginning to establish Executive Committees and State Representatives. These positions are filled by volunteer members who are committed to taking leadership roles within EWB-USA.
I am happy to introduce to you the Mountain Region Executive Committee:
WHO FORMS THIS COMMITTEE?
The Mountain Region Steering Committee consists of the Executive Committee and State Representatives.
Executive Committee members (and their affiliated chapter) include:
o President – Nick Labadie (Founder and President of the Phoenix Professionals)
o Vice President – Nikole Fales (Member of the Phoenix Professionals)
o Secretary – Matt Grimes (Founder and President of the Colorado Springs Professionals)
o Treasurer – Hannah Dustin (Board Member of the Montana State University)
o President Ex-Officio – Chris Fahlin (President of the Denver Professional)
o Chapter Relations Manager (CRM) – Colleen O’Holleran (EWB-USA National Office)
States in the Mountain Region:
Arizona Idaho Wyoming
Colorado Montana
New Mexico Utah
It is the role of the State Representatives to communicate with the Professional and Student chapters in the state. In some Regions, this is done through monthly calls with Chapter Presidents, hosted by the State Rep. State Reps are generally informed of each chapter’s activities, including current and potential projects as well as fundraising efforts. State Reps act as liaisons between EWB-USA and members. In addition to communication, State Reps also help chapters network and link efforts in regard to fundraising and PR. We currently are looking for State Reps from Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, and Utah. If you are interested, please contact me.
WHY DO WE NEED A REGIONAL COMMITTEE?
EWB-USA has more than 12,000 members. Members taking leadership roles in the Region are committed to increased communication between chapters and National. They also are participating in efforts to:
Have a “pulse check” on what’s happening with other chapters in the Region
Help coordinate multi-chapter/project fundraising efforts
Increase communication among chapters
Collaborate on projects (for example, linking appropriate professional mentors with student groups)
Plan Regional Workshops and other trainings
Assist developing chapters
Share resources such as water testing kits and satellite phones
Please let me know if you have any questions about the Mountain Region or EWB-USA Regions in general. On behalf of the Mountain Region Steering Committee, we look forward to working with you in this new capacity.
Best Regards,
Colleen
Colleen O’Holleran
EWB-USA Chapter Relations Manager, Mountain Region
