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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. Board News MEEA Board Meeting - February 21, 2009 Policy Decisions Lodging at annual conference 1 night for new and continuing board members, double occupancy or 1/2 cost of lodging and taxes at the "conference" hotel - because the board is expected to be present at the annual meeting and the board meeting the following day 1 night for the membership coordinator - because s/he assists with registration and sitting at the MEEA table 2 nights for the executive manager - because s/he handles registration Friday and Saturday and is expected to attend the board meeting on Sunday liaisons (from MDC and DNR) pay for their own lodging Conference registration conference committee gets free registration - because they are expected to work during the conference board does not get free registration unless they are on the conference committee the presenter and co-presenter of a session get free registration executive manager (paid staff) gets free registration - because s/he works at the conference Annual Board Retreat double occupancy (at least) is expected, board members will make contributions toward food expenses Expenditure Decisions authorized paying up to $500 for Directors and Officers Insurance Reports Purpose Team (Conference and Certification) 2009 Conference - same fee structure as 2008, $40 per person budgeted for food for Friday night social, Saturday lunch and breaks, no "conference hotel", so MEEA board will designate one for purposes of board lodging, similar schedule structure, but with double blocks if requested (i.e. 50 minute and 100 minute blocks), April 10 deadline for RFPs, add a certification session and a new member session Future Conferences - what is the best time of year to have our conference? People Team (Membership and Communication) Establish Facebook presence Develop a fee structure for school memberships - decide at the summer board retreat Develop a lesson plan template to put on the website Develop a Science Fair Award from MEEA Teams MEEA Teams, responsibilities and goals ... Slide Shows MEEA presentations are available for download in PowerPoint format. Contact MEEA by mail: MEEA P.O. Box 104505 Jefferson City, MO 65110-4505 by email: weaverjc@missouri.edu	2009 MEEA Board President: Jenna Rhodes - Grandview President Elect: Nancy Snider - St. Charles Past President: Jill Black - Springfield Secretary: John Sode - Lebanon Treasurer - Anna-Lisa Tucker - Wildwood At Large Board Members Eric Arnold - Kansas City 2009-2010 Deb Ballin - St. Joseph 2009-2010 Melvin Johnson - Springfield 2008-2009 Mike Kromrey - Springfield 2009-2010 Carol Mahan - Rolla - 2008-2009 Doug Miller - Jefferson City 2009-2010 Norma Neely - Kirksville - 2008-2009   Board Member At-Large Job Description At-Large Board Members serve for two years and are voting members of MEEA’s Executive Board. As an At-Large Board Member, you: Serve the Board Commit to attending all board meetings Become familiar with MEEA’s bylaws, policies, history and mission Actively participate in and take responsibility for the board's decisions Serve the Teams Take a leadership role on one of the organization's Teams: Purpose, People or Resources Serve the Members Communicate what MEEA can do to help members to the membership Consider members’ needs in making decisions Serve the Organization Actively participate in setting direction for MEEA Keep dues current Make a pledge (any amount) above and beyond your dues Attend the EE Conference and Annual Business Meeting Contribute at least one item to MEEA’s newsletter
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