MEEA offers certification for environmental educators donate to meea		Welcome to MEEA What is MEEA? The Missouri Environmental Education Association (MEEA) is a not-for profit membership-based professional organization that serves environmental educators. We are teachers, students, youth group leaders, volunteers, interpreters and others engaged in environmental education. We represent educational and technical professionals from schools, universities and colleges, not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, business and industry. We are citizens interested in understanding the connections between built and natural enviroments, the economy and society. Our focus on professional development means we are well-prepared to foster the development of an environmentally literate citizenry to lead Missouri towards a clean and healthy future. What is Environmental Education (EE)? It is fair and accurate information and critical thinking to solve community problems or concerns. It is a non-regulatory resource management tool. It is education for public health. It is about economics, about communities and about environment. How would Membership Benefit You? The annual conference provides up-to-date information on EE and opportunities to network with other EE providers The certification program ensures members are well-prepared to deal with the challenges and opportunities in EE A quarterly newsletter summarizes professional development opportunities and events of interest in Missouri A listserv shares news about EE at the national and international level A searchable database of local, state and regional groups helps members connect with other EE resources How does your membership benefit EE in Missouri? Your active involvement in certification, the conference, the environmental literacy working group, marketing, providing workshops and other activities helps build a strong and responsive network of environmental educators in Missouri - advancing the Vision of an environmentally literate citizenry. How Is MEEA Organized? Board of Directors Officers: President President-Elect Past-President Secretary Treasurer At-Large BoardMembers (8) Contracted Staff for Certification, Conference and Communications Missouri Department of Conservation Membership Administrative Assistant MDC Liaison North American Association of Environmental Education Affiliate Representative – Pres-Elect and Jim Lubbers Teams (Comprised of Officers, Board members and organization members) PURPOSE - certification, the annual conference and the Missouri Environmental Literacy Working Group PEOPLE - communication, marketing and membership RESOURCES - organization finances and staff STRUCTURE - administration and leadership development Projects EE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (Purpose) CONFERENCE (Purpose) *The 1996 conference (at which MEEA was officially launched) was planned by an MDC Chair and a Steering Committee. The 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 conferences were planned by an OEE Co-Chair, a MEEA Co-Chair and a Steering Committee consisting of professionals from around Missouri. In 2003 MEEA had a "Celebration of Success" recognizing efforts around the state. From 2004 to the present, MEEA has organized the conference with support from the Department of Conservation and the Department of Natural Resources. Slide Shows MEEA presentations are available for download in PowerPoint format. Our 2003 Annual Report is also available here. Member Benefits Membership in MEEA is full of benefits - have a look! Board News Upcoming meetings, minutes and highlights and job descriptions ... Teams MEEA Teams, responsibilities and goals ... Contact MEEA by mail: MEEA P.O. 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