Administration and Bylaws

Responsible for maintaining the Association’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws current with changes in the corporate and tax laws; develops revisions to improve the administration and efficiency of the Association’s operations.  All revisions to the MSCCA Bylaws are submitted to the full membership and shall be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the membership.

        Chair:  Mona Criswell
        Committee Members: Executive Committee Members Only      

 Legislative

Responsible for developing recommendations for the Board on MSCCA positions on legislation at the Federal, State, and County level, and for educating public officials about issues important to MSCCA members.  The Committee members meet with legislators to discuss pending legislation that affects MSCCA members and to ensure they understand the role and importance of professional licensed child care centers.

                Chair:   Christina Carroll
                Vice Chair:  Mark Rosenberg 

Membership & Membership Services

Responsible for maintaining and expanding the membership in MSCCA, including Associate Members, who are businesses that provide goods and services to child care centers.  The Committee develops member service programs and promotions, as well as recruitment vehicles.  The Committee works closely with the Professional Development Committee to promote member participation in the conferences.  The Committee also maintains liaison with the Chapter Presidents to ensure that they have the support and information they need to operate effectively and serve members in their local areas.

                Chair:   Chuck Wainwright
                 Vice-Chair:   Laura Duvall – 302-824-7003  

 NCCA Representative

(Appointed by the President) Responsible for maintaining liaison with the National Child Care Association.  Attends the meetings of the Board of Directors and other NCCA activities.

                 Delegate:  Mark Rosenberg

Public Relations/Communications

Responsible for the overall direction of the Association’s communications to its members and to the general public.  Produces the Association’s newsletter, Center Connections, which is published quarterly.  Contributing articles and material to the newsletter earns 2 Professional Activity Credits.

Chair:  Jennifer Nizer
Vice Chair:  Gloria Moore-Bell – 301-388-2000

 Nominating

(Members are set in MSCCA Bylaws) Responsible for recruiting and recommending candidates to the membership for election as Officers of the Association and as members of the Board of Directors.

Past President, Chair: Mark Rosenberg
All Chapter Presidents
One Board Member:  Appointed by the current President                                            

Regulations

Responsible for reviewing and analyzing proposed regulations affecting MSCCA members.  The Committee members represent MSCCA on Child Care Administration committees and task forces.  They gain a first-hand working knowledge of Child Care Administration activities, provide input on proposed regulations, and advocate for the interests of MSCCA members.

Responsible for the planning and execution of the Association’s education programs for members, including programs to assist members and their staff to obtain the Child Care Credential.  The major activity is the planning and execution of the Association’s two major conferences – the Spring Conference in late April and the Fall Symposium in mid-October.