MSCCA STANDING COMMITTEES - 2009-2010

All committees, except as noted, are open to any member of MSCCA who would like to participate. Active participation in the work of the Association is a great way to expand your network of contacts, gain new skills and knowledge, and earns 1 Professional Activity Unit as part of your Child Care Credential. If you are interested, please call the Committee Chair.

Executive Committee
The Executive Committee are the elected officers responsible for the management of the Association. The members also are part of the full Board of Directors, but their duties as officers are to see to the execution of the policies set by the Board. They develop recommendations on financial and policy matters for the Board. Each officer, with exception of the President, shall chair a standing or ad-hoc committee of the Association. The President shall appoint Standing and Ad Hoc Committee Chairs.

President                      Jennifer Nizer                            410-550-1919
1st Vice President      vacant
2nd Vice President     Barb Dubik                                 301-559-5500
Secretary                      Chris Peusch                             410-296-2880
Treasurer                      Cathy Neville                              301-559-5500


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.

Committee Chair            Christina Carroll
Committee Members    Appointed

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                Jennifer Nizer/Becki Linn
Vice Chair       Vacant

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              Lisa Ann Dickinson
Vice-Chair     

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       Jennifer Nizer 


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            Barb Dubik
Vice Chair   Vacant

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.

Chair                                   To be determined
All Chapter Presidents
One Board Member         Appointed by the current President

Professional Development
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.

Co-Chairs       Christina Peusch 
                          Jennifer Nizer 

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 CCA activities, provide input on proposed regulations, and advocate for the interests of MSCCA members.

Chair              Vacant 
Vice Chair     Vacant


Task Force and Program Oversight
Responsible for attending various state level meetings and reporting back to the Board about updates, changes and any additions that need to be considered by the MSCCA Board and its members. Appropriate action will be considered by the Board and distributed to all MSCCA members. Current list of committees is listed below and subject to change.
Current Oversight on the following, Judy Hoyer, Quality Rating Index System, Universal Pre-K, Office of Child Care Training, Maryland's Early Care and Education Committee 

Chair            Chuck Wainwright
Vice Chair    Vacant

 


Revised: 12/31/08