March 25, 2005

Environmental Practices chosen to manage AOR

After a lengthy process of reviewing proposals and interviewing the top applicants, the AOR Board has approved the selection of Environmental Practices, LLC to provide resource and support services for the organization. The team members who are set to serve AOR’s needs are Betty Patton, Resource Director; Richard Lee-Berman, computer and bookkeeping services; and Ann Sihler, newsletter, writing and desktop publishing.

The team will begin working with Charlotte Becker and Howard Huntley, Becker Projects, Inc., on April 1 with the transition to be complete by June 30. Charlotte and Howard will continue with AOR through the end of June.

Environmental Practices brings a set of skills to AOR that will greatly benefit the organization. Betty has 16 years in the solid waste and recycling industry. As an added bonus, she has served as a conference committee volunteer and a member of the board.

Richard has 25 years in software development and systems analysis and will help beef up AOR’s presence on the Internet through the Web site and the listserv. He is also experienced in database development and management and computer hardware and software trouble-shooting.

Ann Sihler is a freelance writer with 15 years of experience in technical writing and editing and newsletter creation. She has written and edited articles and technical materials for CH2M Hill, the Hollywood Star, Portland Alliance and Women’s Journal.

We expect the transition to go smoothly, even seamlessly. Software compatibility has been established, and the team is already setting up a new post office box and storage arrangements for the move. To make the transition as easy as possible for you, our members, we’ll update you quickly on changes to the mailing address and phone number, both of which will be in Portland. AOR will continue to have its own dedicated phone line.

And we expect AOR’s Web address to remain the same, so you may go there for the latest updates if you have a question that needs an immediate answer, www.aorr.org.

With this decision, we’ve ensured that the membership will receive the same quality service and thoughtfulness the Becker Projects team has provided for the past 15 years. While it is extremely difficult to say farewell to Charlotte and Howard, they’ve set the stage for AOR’s continued advocacy and education. The Board of Directors is looking forward to maximizing the skills of the Environmental Practices team.

Environmental Practices, LLC
32 NE 44th Ave.
Portland, OR 97213-2301
503-230-9513    -    Fax: 503-231-1151

www.EnvironmentalPractices.com