Public Policy Education Committees
Co-Chairs:
Jennifer Caravella and Gail Peavey
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
11-20-08 1:00-2:30 Public Policy Education WisLine
1-22-09 1:00-2:30 Public Policy Education WisLine
3-19-09 1:00-2:30 Public Policy Education WisLine
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION
Mission: The Public Policy Education Committee shall initiate and
carry out a program designed to:
- Educate WEAFCS members about their role and responsibilities
in public policy issues.
- Encourage members to keep informed of public policy issues.
- Keep members informed of pending legislation.
- Provide expert witness for informational purposes only on appropriate
public policy issues on behalf of WEAFCS.
- Promote the Public Issues Leadership Development Conference.
The Public Policy Education Committee meets face-to-face at the
annual WAEP conference to review the year's accomplishments, set
annual goals, and establish task forces to carry out the goals. At
that time a chair, chair-elect, and secretary are elected for two
year terms. Approximately three ETN meetings or educational opportunities
are held throughout the year for all committee members to participate.
A scholarship is available for a member to attend the annual Public
Issues Leadership Development Conference, sponsored by the Joint
Council of Extension Professionals and held in Washington, D.C.
Current task forces are:
Task Force: Coalitions
Goal: Societal Change for Families
Objective: Build partnerships with other professional organizations
that align with NEAFCS mission: "NEAFCS educates its professionals
to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions."
Task Force: Education
Goal: To utilize the NEAFCS listserv to become a communication tool
for NEAFCS members.
Objective: Committee members will become members of the NEAFCS listserv.
Task Force: Legislative
Goal: Members will become more informed and active in legislative
issues.
Objective: Increase awareness of legislators and legislative activity.
For more information regarding...
- Wisconsin State Legislature
- Federal legislators from Wisconsin
- JCEP
- NEAFCS Public Affairs committee
Your involvement in association leadership can strengthen the opportunities
in education, policy change, and recognition for all members.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Beverlee Baker
- Jennifer Caravella, Co-Chair
- Patricia Carroll
- Edie Felts-Podoll
- Mary Gruenewald
- Marilyn Herman
- Marilyn Kooiker
- Patricia McGee
- Marma McIntee
- Trinke McNurlin
- Mary Meehan-Strub
- Gail Peavey, Co-Chair
- Betty Tarabek
- Mary Wood
For More Information, Contact:
Jennifer Caravella
Associate Professor
Courthouse
209 S. St. Marie
P.O. Box 487
Wautoma, WI 54982
Phone: (920) 787-0416
Fax: (920) 787-0425
E-mail:jennifer.caravella@ces.uwex.edu
Gail Peavey
Associate Professor
100 Polk County Plaza
Suite 210
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Phone: (715)485-8600
Fax: (715)485-8601
E-mail: gail.peavey@ces.uwex.edu
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