Committees

Executive:

The responsibilities of the WCCAA Executive Committee are to ensure the effectiveness of the board in governing and supporting WCCAA and its affairs, be a spokesperson for WCCAA, ensure that board matters are handled properly, provide professional development opportunities, and to lead and guide WCCAA in advancing its mission and vision. Beyond these responsibilities, goals will be established annually.

Chair: Bianca Hill, President

Kendra Norris, President Elect

Debbie Drew, Vice President

Chris Phernetton, Treasurer

Melissa Kescenovitz, Secretary

Joan Beck, Secretary Elect

Finance, Scholarship and Sponsorship:

The WCCAA Treasurer and Finance Committee oversee the financial management in reporting the fiscal health of the WCCAA to the board of directors. They are also responsible for all communication to members regarding scholarships, collecting applications, rating the applications and awarding the scholarships. Beyond these responsibilities, goals will be established annually.

Chair:  Jean Baglien

Advocacy:

The WCCAA Advocacy Committee is the liaison between legislative issues in the state/federal government and WCCAA. They will work closely with the WCCAA Lobbyist. They will meet as needed to review current legislative issues.  They shall be responsible for the advocacy and liaison relationships with local, state and federal legislative and regulatory bodies in reference to the provisions of quality child care services. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: YoungStar, DPI/4K, WI Shares, DCF, Statewide Investment in Early Care Programs and any other related legislative areas. Beyond these responsibilities, goals will be established annually.

Chair: Joan Beck and Linda Kudrna

Board Development:

The WCCAA Board Development Committee is responsible for reviewing and updating WCCAA By-Laws and Policies and Procedures. Review of by-laws, policies and procedures, and over see elections of board members and executive committee positions must be conducted on a annual basis. Any by-law changes are to be brought forth to the board by this committee. Beyond these responsibilities, goals will be established annually.

Chairs: Debra Drew, Jenn Bilderback, and Joan Beck

Marketing and Membership:

The WCCAA Membership/Marketing Committee is responsible for promoting and developing awareness and public relations for WCCAA. They will assist board directors in regional development and training. The committee will work closely with the WCCAA Executive Committee and Independent Consultant to increase awareness of WCCAA and increase membership. They will also work with the WCCAA Executive Committee and Independent Consultant to add value to membership, any press release, eblasts and creation of marketing materials. Beyond these responsibilities, goals will be established annually.

Chair: Kelly Zdanovec and Cheryl Zagorski

Conference Committee and Award Recognition:

Assist the WCCAA Executive Committee and Independent Consultant in preparing for conferences. The Conference Committee reports directly to the WCCAA Vice President. The committee will serve as a liaison with the WCCAA Executive Committee and Independent Consultant. They will meet periodically as deemed necessary by the committee and the Executive Committee and Independent Consultant to ensure that all aspects of the event are completed.  It is also expected that members of the Committee attend the conference and assist with the set-up before the conference begins and clean-up at the end of the last day. The Conference Coordinator will report back on progress of the planning to the full board at each meeting. Beyond these responsibilities, goals will be established annually.