Wyoming Early Childhood Association 2006

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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

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State Affiliate of the National Association for
the Education of Young Children (naeyc)
www.naeyc.org
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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

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Accreditation

• 2005 25 Accredited Programs Statewide
• Claire Venn, Accreditation Chair

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Awards

• Friend of the Young Child
• Early Childhood Professional
• K-3 Educator of the Year
• Michelle Prather, Chair

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State Conferences

• Fall Conference
• Located in Casper
• Spring Conference
• Rotates around the
• State (Cody this Year)
• Linda Fittje, Conference Chair

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WOYC

• Week of the Young Child Sponsor Statewide
• Early Years Are Learning Years"
• Spring Event
• Pam Stevens, Chair

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The VOICE for Wyomings Children

• Cutting-edge Newsletter
• Published 6 times per year
• Kencis Kleinschmidt, Editor

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State Membership Benefits

• Bi-Monthly Issue of The Voice for Wyomings
  Children
• Reduced Conference Rates
• Leadership Opportunities
• Professional Networking
• Opportunities

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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

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Costs to Join naeyc/weca

• Student 35
• General 45
• Comprehensive 80

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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 )

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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

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2006 Board
Ann
Debi
Teresa
Deb
Cleta
Deanna
Betsy
Linda
Jane
Kerri
Nancy
Not pictured Maggie, Pam, Kencis, Peggy Marie,
Michelle, Barbara, Claire
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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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Created by Ginny Harmelink