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Wyoming Early Childhood Association 2006

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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Wyoming Early Childhood Association 2006

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    1. Wyoming Early Childhood Association 2006 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

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