 Year the Citizens Advisory Panel was Established
2003
History of the Wood River Community Advisory Panel
The Wood River Community Advisory Panel (CAP) was established in 2003. At that time, the panel included approximately nine community and seven refinery members. The CAP met periodically to share refinery information and discuss community impact. In 2004, the CAP determined that it was ready to expand membership and have a more visible and active presence in the surrounding communities. As a result, the CAP hired an external facilitator to help manage meeting logistics and assist with the ongoing development of the committee. In 2005, the CAP engaged in a strategic planning process to define its vision, mission, values and goals.
Vision of the Wood River CAP
The Wood River CAP is a diverse group of individuals committed to a strong presence in the community who are visible, accessible and dedicated to fostering strong open communication between the community and ConocoPhillips.
Mission of the Wood River CAP
The mission of the Wood River Refinery CAP is to strengthen both the refinery and community by facilitating open communication, understanding and sensitivity; educating the refinery about the needs of the community and educating the community about the refinery operations and its role in the community; offering balanced advice and feedback on issues of mutual importance and supporting community outreach programs and events.
Core Values
Values of the CAP include commitment to the well-being of the community and environment; collaboration; open and honest communication; positive outlook; trust and mutual respect.
Membership Information:
Structure
At any given time, the CAP will consist of approximately 20 to 22 members including 15 to 17 community members and five to seven ConocoPhillips employees or managers. An external facilitator will guide the CAP with administrative support from ConocoPhillips.
Current Membership Roster
Community: Deanna Barnes, Charles Hedricks, Dan Morgan, Dennis Carpenter, Jim Herndon, Tim Palermo, David Deets, Tammy Iskarous, Rob Shelton, Tim Diveley, Art Lippoldt, Brett Stawar, Dave Elson, Judy Loyd, Mike Toner, Richard Farthing, Jim Maynard
ConocoPhillips: Herman Seedorf, David Dunn, Melissa Erker, Jim Strohbeck, Gina Nicholson, Larry Forehand
Terms
There is an expectation that new members will serve at least two consecutive years on the CAP. Members will renew their commitment to the CAP every two years.
Nomination, Voting and Invitation
New members will be nominated by current members according to the needs of the CAP. Nomination and voting will take place during the CAP meeting or through e-mail, as appropriate. New members will be invited first by members of the CAP and then receive a follow-up letter from the CAP facilitator to confirm acceptance.
Stakeholders
The following stakeholder groups will be represented on the CAP: internal and external union member; retiree of refinery; student (college and/or high school), fence line neighbors (Wood River, Kendall Hill, Roxana, S. Roxana, Hartford, and Wanda) including different demographic/age groups; environmental advocate; business leaders and owners (trade, SIEA, Chamber of Commerce); government within the community – appointed person; health field; education field, including school superintendent; ConocoPhillips: refinery manager, public affairs, environmental, and safety and security representative; emergency response representative; tourism; Es-officio visitors, as appropriate.
CAP Goals
- To increase awareness of CAP within the community and ConocoPhillips.
- To enhance membership of CAP by increasing community membership.
- To develop a community outreach plan that includes at least one event.
- Identify current refinery and community issues or concerns and share future states.
Special Events
Household Hazardous Waste Day
Community Leaders Dinner
Refinery Manager
Herman Seedorf
ConocoPhillips CAP Facilitator
Melissa Erker
Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m.
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