Working Groups & Functions

The work of the Perlite Institute is instituted and carried out through working groups comprised of volunteers from the industry. The number and shape of the working groups has changed over the years so that the Institute may be responsive to market conditions and industry needs. As presently structured, there is a Fines Working Group, HER Working Group, Product Guide Working Group, Website Working Group and the Vermiculite Association Working Group. Overseeing the work of the staff and working groups is an elected Board of Directors.

The chair of the groups frequently form task groups to conduct special investigations to facilitate the work of the committee.

Membership on any working group is open to any member and there is no limit to the number of representatives a member company may have, provided those representatives are bona fide employees of the member company. Membership in the International Group is limited to members outside of the United States although all members are free to attend meetings. Active participation on working groups assures maximum benefit for the members involved.

Working group meetings are always scheduled at Mid-Year Meetings and at Annual Meetings and special meetings may be called when necessary. Much committee business is carried out throughout the year by letter, FAX and telephone.

List of Committees

Membership and Meetings Task Group
Rick Willis, Chairman
Members: Matthew Malaghan, Frank Petterson, Jeffrey Sheehy

Web Presence, Green promotion, Ground Promotion, and Point Person Task Group
Ken Wiener, Chairman
Members: Jerry Mischler, David Biber, Rick Willis, Mike Hess, Kathryn Louis

Anyone interested in serving on one of the two working groups should contact Rick Willis (rwillis@silbrico.com) or Ken Wiener (k_wiener@hotmail.com). We encourage everyone to get involved in the Perlite Institute and help the organization more forward!

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