MERA activities are governed by a working council, made up of individuals from across the State, who have volunteered their time to participate in meetings (usually monthly) and carry out projects. The individuals listed below are current council members:
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Jan BenDor 734-484-1744 jan@bendor.org |
Statewide Coordinator, Grants Chair |
Ypsilanti |
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Michael-David BenDor 734-484-1628 michael-david@bendor.org |
Secretary | Ypsilanti |
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Mark Brown 517-214-9190 Posrein4u@gmail.com |
Brighton | |
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Kevin Cox 810-229-7430 kdougmi@gmail.com |
Lansing | |
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Sallee Elmore 616-745-1500 saprieto@aol.com |
Grand Rapids | |
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Bruce Fealk 248-920-3633 bfealk@gmail.com |
Communications | Rochester Hills |
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Anthony Nitsos 734-474-4273 aanitsos@gmail.com |
Treasurer | Ann Arbor |
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Bill Rittenberg 517-351-4673 rittenbe@msu.edu |
On leave of absence | East Lansing |
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Phil Shepard 517-332-0761 shepardpt1@att.net |
Website and Lists | East Lansing |
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Walt Sorg [unlisted] waltsorg@gmail.com |
Redistricting Chair | Lansing |
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Dan Voss 517-980-4458 danvoss7355@yahoo.com |
Lansing | |
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Will White 517-903-6040 whitewi5@msu.edu |
Legislative Chair | Bath |