Friends of the Bowie Nature Park Inc.
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Mr Mark Schenkel |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | None |
| Term | January 2023 to December 2024 |
| mark_schenkel@belmont.edu |
Board Co-Chair
| Board Co-Chair | Mrs Sherry Wright |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | None |
| Term | January 2023 to December 2024 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Eileen Brogan | Voting | |
| Jordan Felts | Voting | |
| Mr Joe Grabel | Voting | |
| Ms Meredith Keyser | Voting | |
| Mark Schenkel | Voting | |
| Sherry Wright | Voting |
Advisory Board Members
| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Eileen Brogan | Williamson County Schools | NonVoting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 3.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 0 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 90% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | No |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | No |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 75% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | No |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 10 |
Standing Committees
| Communications / Promotion / Publicity / Public Relations |
| Conservation |
| Fiscal Affairs |
Risk Management Provisions
| Special Event Liability |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Prime on our list of objectives at the Friends of Bowie Nature Park is ensuring that the terms of the 2008 conservation easement are strictly adhered to. The easement agreement, signed by the City of Fairview and the Land Trust for Tennessee, stipulates two 'activity areas' in the eastern end of the park. The largest of these, 55.3 acres, would allow for construction of such things as picnic shelters, parking areas, and pavilions, with a smaller area, of 28.5 acres, where a limited number of buildings for certain uses could be constructed. The remainder of the park, slightly over 600 acres, must be preserved in its natural state. According to an ecological report prepared in 2008, the park is home to a diverse community of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. More than 80 species of birds have been identified and 200 different fish species. Additionally, Dr. Dwayne Estes, of Austin Peay University, identified the occurrence of 272 plant species during a botanical survey and suggested there might be 600 species altogether within the park. Our goal is to ensure that the park continues to serve as a natural habitat for its animals, trees, and plants, as well as a place where humans can come and experience the wonders of nature. |
