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APHA Genomics Forum

APHA Genomics Forum. Putting the pieces together. Purpose of these meetings. Design structure Determine processes Orient the Forum for the next 3 years Implement a collaborative process for formalizing the Genomics Forum Identify questions for the group at large

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APHA Genomics Forum

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  1. APHA Genomics Forum Putting the pieces together

  2. Purpose of these meetings • Design structure • Determine processes • Orient the Forum for the next 3 years • Implement a collaborative process for formalizing the Genomics Forum • Identify questions for the group at large • Poll members on interests, needs, etc.

  3. Dimensions of the Genomics Forum • In relation to APHA • (Formal) • In relation to potential new members • (Informal) • In relation to the multiple interests of the membership (current and future)

  4. Process

  5. Day 1 – the Forum in relation to APHA • APHA 101 • What is a Forum? • What are the expectations of a Forum? • Goals • Functions • Structures • Processes

  6. Day 2 – the Forum in relation to new members • How will non-APHA members be engaged? • Goals • Functions • Structure • Process

  7. Day 3 – Getting it right • Will the proposed structure address the multiple interests of the Forum? • How? • Will the proposed procedures meet the needs of the diverse interests and organizations in the forum? • Will anyone be left out? • Where should we start? • How?

  8. Interests Interests

  9. APHA 101 • Volunteer organization • Governing council • Voting members are representatives of: • Sections • Unaffiliated membership • State affiliates • Elected members of the Executive Board • APHA officers

  10. APHA Components • Section • SPIG (Special Primary Interest Group)* • Forum* • Caucus *New this year.

  11. What can a Forum do? • Sponsor scientific sessions • Co-Sponsor scientific sessions • E-community • Continuing education programming • The Nation’s Health • Policy (through APHA) • Have a business meeting • Make noise

  12. The Genomics Forum • Interest Areas • Fabulously diverse • Mission / Vision • Global

  13. Goals (based on Statement of Intent) • Engage multiple sectors of the public health workforce • Represent all APHA Sections • Educate the public health workforce • Work with existing Sections and SPIGs to promote a broader understanding of genomics and its relevance and impact on public health practice • Increase membership in Sections • Others??

  14. Functions • Membership • Presentations • Education • Public • Workforce • Policy • Outreach and communication with Sections • Oversight

  15. Structures • Committees • One Committee / Function? • Membership • Presentations • Policy • Education • Section Relations • Other Committees • Executive Committee? • Steering Committee • Role?

  16. Organization Chart

  17. Processes • Committees defined by function • What is their membership? • Volunteers • Size: Min – Max • Exclusion? • Rules? • Minutes • Meeting frequency • Roles of leadership?

  18. Wrap-up • Proceedings will be posted to the website • Listserv will be contacted for • General feedback • Specific questions? • Next meeting: • September 26, time TBD (Same?)

  19. EXTRA SLIDES

  20. Where did it start

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