Robin Blakeman, Special Event and Membership Committee Organizer: Robin is the staff coordinator for the Membership and Grassroots Fundraising Committee, which has a goal of increasing grassroots funding and involvement. This committee also initiated the Sustainer Drive and seeks ways to inspire deeper and more meaningful involvement amongst all OVEC members. The committee shapes many of OVECs special events.

Robin is involved in our Cemetery Preservation Group, which educates West Virginia citizens about their rights related to family and community cemeteries. The groups 2010 campaign resulted in passage of legislation that improves WV cemetery protection. Robin also coordinates OVEC members participation in the annual Week in Washington (DC) lobbying event.

She works with leaders in faith communities across the state and region to raise awareness about justice issues related to strip mining, water pollution and free speech. Contact Robin at 304-840-4877 or robin@ohvec.org.