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State Affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (naeyc) www.naeyc.org. HISTORY. Weca Organized in 1979 1st Conference featured Clare CherryPast Presidents:Ginny HarmelinkMark BittnerAnita SullivanJoan BangenWilma ReeverConnie Lucas BransonLynn PalmerJudy Catchpole.
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1. Wyoming Early Childhood Association2006 weca is committed to be the voice that advocates for unity, provides professional development, and supports the early care and education community to enrich the lives of children STARS Approved training 1 Hour ProfessionalismSTARS Approved training 1 Hour Professionalism
3. HISTORY Weca Organized in 1979
1st Conference featured Clare Cherry
Past Presidents:
Ginny Harmelink
Mark Bittner
Anita Sullivan
Joan Bangen
Wilma Reever
Connie Lucas Branson
Lynn Palmer
Judy Catchpole
4. Accreditation 2005: 25 Accredited Programs Statewide
Claire Venn, Accreditation Chair Accreditation HandoutAccreditation Handout
5. Awards Friend of the Young Child
Early Childhood Professional
K-3 Educator of the Year
Michelle Prather, Chair Application to NominateApplication to Nominate
6. State Conferences Fall Conference
Located in Casper
Spring Conference
Rotates around the
State (Cody this Year)
Linda Fittje, Conference Chair
Current Conference DocumentCurrent Conference Document
7. WOYC Week of the Young Child Sponsor Statewide
“Early Years Are Learning Years"
Spring Event
Pam Stevens, Chair
8. The VOICE for Wyoming’s Children Cutting-edge Newsletter
Published 6 times per year
Kencis Kleinschmidt, Editor
Handout current or past complimentary issueHandout current or past complimentary issue
9. State Membership Benefits Bi-Monthly Issue of “The Voice for Wyoming’s Children”
Reduced Conference Rates
Leadership Opportunities
Professional Networking
Opportunities
Membership BrochureMembership Brochure
10. National Benefits Bi-Monthly Issue of Award Winning Young Children
Professional Identify
Member Only Access
At naeyc.org
Liability Insurance
Reduced Conference Rates
Comprehensive Level:
Newly Published Books
11. Costs to Join naeyc/weca Student: $35
General: $45
Comprehensive $80
12. Area Regional Representatives Deb AlLender, Casper
Teresa Williams, Sheridan
Cleta Booth, Laramie
Debi Dawe, Cody
Barbara Locke, Ft. Washakie
Deanna Frey, Cheyenne
Peggy Marie Smith, Jackson
1 Vacancy (SW )
13. Executive Board Betsy Carlin, President (2005-2007)
Jane Rhoades, President-Elect
Ann Robinson, VP Public Policy
Linda Fittje, VP Programs
Maggie Viani, Interim VP Membership
Nancy Krauss, Treasurer
Kerri Mahlum, Secretary
Ginny Harmelink, Past-President
14. 2006 Board
15. The Future Student Chapter Formation at all community colleges and UW
Accreditation Education
Identified Leadership Positions
Continued focus on a diverse and inclusive early childhood field across Wyoming