Public Information and Education Committee

Community resources for members

IAAP is committed to helping its members educate the general public about the aggregates industry and its importance in our everyday lives.  We do this by:

• supporting the Public Information and Education (PIE) Committee
• sponsoring or participating in many educational events around the State
  
• developing and distributing educational materials relating to earth science, geology, mine reclamation, and the many uses for products made from minerals, crushed stone, sand and gravel.

The PIE Committee:

• educates the public about the aggregates industry
• encourages and supports IAAP member’s educational efforts during classroom visits, school tours and open house events at their mining operations
• develops and presents the annual IAAP Illinois Teachers Workshop: Rocks, Minerals & Mining in Today's Society
• administers the IAAP’s Let's Rock Illinois careers in the Illinois mining industry program, Community Relations Award program, and Russ Brielman Teaching Enhancement Grant

PIE Committee membership includes:

• Aggregate Producer members (large, medium and small companies in Illinois and neighboring states)
• Associate members
• Agency representatives (IDNR, ISGS, etc.)
• Educational institution representatives (colleges, museums, etc.)

​Next meeting: 
June 17, 2025 at 10:30 at the IAAP office

Go here for meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings

​A password is required for access, if you need help with the password contact IAAP

Current activities of the PIE Committee:
See the committee agenda on this page.

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Awards and grants
Community Relations Award
Russ Brielman Teaching Enhancement Grant

Committee sponsored events
Illinois Teachers Workshop: Rocks, Minerals & Mining in Today's Society

Information links
Your local Boy Scouts of America Council can tell you more about the Mining in Society Merit Badge and how you can easily become a counselor.  After completing a few basic requirements, you will be placed on a merit badge counselor list your local council will make available to scouts who may seek to earn this badge. Resources for scouts and counselors are here  and here.