Open Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Natural Stone Institute. Open volunteering opportunities are still available and will be present year-round. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to get involved!
- Commercial Education Subcommittee
Emphasis: Increase number of educational offerings regarding commercial stone applications.
Chair — Dan Rea, Cold Spring Granite - Technical Bulletins Subcommittee
Emphasis: Contribute to a new series of technical bulletins to be issued in 2010.
Chair — TBA - International Membership Subcommittee
Emphasis: Increase number of International Members (goal of 5 new members by each committee member).
Chair — Jonathan Zanger, Walker Zanger - Natural Stone Institute Ambassador Program
Recommend an industry colleague for membership through the Natural Stone Institute Ambassador Program.
Chair — TBA - Stone Glossary Education Subcommittee
Emphasis: Creation of a new Natural Stone Dictionary/Reference Guide.
Chair — TBA - Care & Cleaning Education Subcommittee
Emphasis: Revise the Natural Stone Institute Care & Cleaning brochure.
Chair — TBA - CEU Education Subcommittee
Emphasis: Expand the Natural Stone Institute CEU program to include members of NKBA, CSI, and other stakeholders.
Chair — Greg Mowat, Forensic Stone Consultants - Countertop Technical/Education Subcommittee
Emphasis: Propose changes to the Natural Stone Institute Residential Countertop Technical Standards.
Chair — Duane Burke, Antillean Marble & Granite, Inc - 2010 DSDM Technical SubCommittee
Emphasis: Update Natural Stone Institute Restoration & Maintenance Standards.
Chair — TBA - Consumer Education Subcommittee
Emphasis: Enhance consumer information at the Natural Stone Institute's consumer website and outreach to member firms for information.
Chair — Otis Moore, Fine Line Pacific - Awards Committee
Emphasis: Enhance the various Natural Stone Institute awards programs
Chair — TBA
Express your interest in serving on any of these subcommittees, by submitting your interest online or by email to volunteer@naturalstoneinstitute.org.
The Natural Stone Institute and Stone World are also looking for individuals to serve on a variety of 2010 Regional Education committees. 10-15 person host committees are being assembled for the following cities. If you live within 200 miles, get involved by helping us plan outstanding regional seminars in your area.
- March 9th 2017 - Houston, TX
- April 27th 2017 - Memphis, TN
- May 11th 2017 - Chicago, IL
- June 1st 2017 - Baltimore, MD
- June 22nd 2017 - Northern CA
- July 20th 2017 - Boston, MA
- Dec 14th 2017 - Denver, CO
- Oct 5th 2017 - Tulsa, OK
- Nov 2nd 2017 - Atlanta, GA
See involvement details and host requirements — click here.
Natural Stone Institute Boards of Directors
The Natural Stone Institute is governed by a 13 person boards of directors. Calls for nominations for the boards are made in the spring of each year and nominations are made by the Natural Stone Institute Nomination Committee, chaired by the immediate past president.
Accreditation Commission
Calls for nomination to this 11 person committee are made in the spring of each year. This committee champions the Natural Stone Institute's accreditation program. The Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors appoints this committee during its meeting, held in conjunction with StonExpo.
Education Committee
Calls for nomination to this 7 person committee are made in the spring of each year. This committee champions the Natural Stone Institute's regional education, CEU, trade show education, consumer education, and new publication development programs. The Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors appoints this committee during its meeting, held in conjunction with StonExpo. Several subcommittee opportunities exist — see open volunteer opportunities.
Membership Committee
Calls for nomination to this 7 person committee are made in the spring of each year. This committee champions the Natural Stone Institute's membership recruitment, retention, and outreach programs. The Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors appoints this committee during its meeting, held in conjunction with StonExpo. Several subcommittee opportunities exist — see open volunteer opportunities.
Complete List of Natural Stone Institute Member Volunteers — Coming Soon
