NMRC Members' Input Regarding the Proposed National Recycling Coalition & Keep America Beautiful Merger

The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) has proposed to merge with Keep America Beautiful (KAB).  The proposal and terms of the of Keep America Beautiful Inc. (KAB) and the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) can be found at the following links: proposal and term sheet.  NRC has set up an online forum to actively engage its members and seek feedback regarding the proposed combination of the NRC and KAB.  The forum can be found at www.KABandNRC.org

NRC Members will vote on this matter from August 10 - August 26, 2009

POLLS NOW OPEN 

ELECTRONIC VOTING AND PAPER BALLOTS

for

 PROPOSED COMBINATION OF THE 

NATIONAL RECYCLING COALITION (NRC) AND KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL (KAB)

Your vote will determine the direction of your national recycling organization.

All NMRC Individual, Government, Business, Non-profit, Silver, Gold and Platinum Members are automatically enrolled as NRC members.  NRC members as of June 1, 2009 are eligible to vote. 

You can download NRC's voter packet for the upcoming national vote on the NRC/KAB merger.  The vote is now open to all NRC members and will remain open until 11:59 PDT, August 26, 2009.  For your convenience, you may vote electronically with a few clicks.  

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NMRC Board of Directors Voting Recommendations

Following NMRC member input, thorough review of the merger proposal, national meeting attendance and a conference call with NRC staff, the New Mexico Recycling Coalition (NMRC) Board of Directors is recommending that NMRC members vote, “yes,” in support of the proposed merger.  The NMRC Board of Directors believes that the merger is the most prudent approach to assist NRC in becoming a more proactive national voice for recycling. 

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NMRC Member Feedback

• From Linda McCormick, Resource Conservation Manager at UNM in Albuquerque

  "I'm in favor of the merger.  Mostly I'm angry at NRC administration for getting themselves and us into this situation but that's really beside the point now.  I've read the KAB proposal/information and I believe that they are sincere in what they propose for NRC and NRC will be fairly well placed to continue advocacy for recycling.  I'm not at all sure that I want to be part of the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) anymore though."

   

•   From Kariann Sokulsky with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Chino Mines Company

  "I remain unconvinced that this merger is best for promoting & expanding recycling, especially industrial recycling, which I see already as a gap within the NMRC.  Is there a list of pros & cons for each option (i.e., merger vs. NRC remaining independent)?  Can NRC remain financially independent?"

   

Would you like to submit your viewpoint on this proposed merger?

Email sarah@recyclenewmexico.com or call 505-603-0558