Iowa AEYC
Now Accepting Governing Board Nominations
Iowa AEYC is seeking nominations for candidates to the upcoming Governing Board Elections. In March and April, members will vote for President-Elect and Vice President.
President-Elect is the first year of a four-year term that includes one year as President-Elect, two years as President, and a final year as Past-President. Requirements include current Iowa AEYC membership; previous Iowa AEYC Governing Board experience; leadership skills; communicate skills; ability to facilitate others to perform their duties; professional contacts in the early childhood field and in the community. President-Elect/Past President Job Description and President Job Description
Vice President is a two-year term and the vice president may succeed self once. Requirements include Iowa AEYC membership; organizational skills; motivation and communication skills; and many professional contacts in the early childhood field and the state at large. Vice President Job Description
Nominations must include the following in a letter of interest:
- Full Name
- Position of Interest
- Prior Governing Board experience? If yes, list position(s) and years.
- Narrative explaining why you would be a great selection for the position of interest, such as
# "I've served in this capacity at the local level of my Chapter." plus examples of accomplishments
# "I'm interested in expanding my leadership capacity." plus examples of accomplishments
Letters of interest must be received by email to merrylukas@gmail.com or membership@iowaaeyc.org no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2020.
The Iowa Association for the Education of Young children is governed by a
21 member board.
2020-2021 Board Membership
| Position | Name |
| President | Miranda Niemi |
| Past-President | Mary Lukas |
| Vice President | Dennis Wandera |
| Treasurer/Finance Chair | Brian Kingrey |
| Secretary | Brandy Smith |
| High Performing Inclusive Organization (HPIO) Chair | Donna Kennebeck |
| Early Childhood Workforce Advisory Committee Chair | Tracy Ehlert |
| Family Engagement Chair | Crystal Abbe |
| Membership Recruitment and Support Chair | Catherine Bergman |
| Public Policy Chair | Leslie Stonehocker |
| East Central Chapter Representative | Sara Schwerin |
| Green Valley Chapter Representative | TBD |
| Mid-Iowa Chapter Representative | Rebecca Ausman |
| Mississippi Rock Chapter Representative | TBD |
| North Central Chapter Representative | Catherine Bergman |
| Northeast Chapter Representative | Angela Schrodt |
| North Iowa Chapter Representative | Dianne Casto |
| Prairie Rivers Chapter Representative | Allison Pattee |
| Rolling Prairie Chapter Representative | Vickie Parker |
| Siouxland Chapter Representative | TBD |
| Southeast Chapter Representative | Gladys Movall |
| Southwest Chapter Representative | Mike Stiehl |
| West Central Chapter Representative | Angela Lensch |
| Western Plains Chapter Representative | Kristy Liechti |
2020-2021 Board Meetings/Events
| 2020 | |
| October 2 | Annual Membership Meeting |
| October 10 |
Executive Committee Meeting: Officers and Executive Director
|
| October 12 | Governing Board RSVPs and Report Forms DUE |
| October 24 | Governing Board Meeting |
| 2021 | |
| January 8 | Governing Board RSVPs and Report Forms DUE |
| January 9 | Executive Committee |
| January 23 | Governing Board Meeting |
| April 9 | Governing Board RSVPs and Report Forms DUE |
| Apri 10 | Executive Committee Meeting: Officers and Executive Director |
| April 24 | Governing Board Meeting |
| July 9 | Executive Committee Meeting: Officers and Executive Director |
| July 9 | Governing Board RSVPs and Report Forms DUE |
| July 23-24 | Governing Board Retreat |
| October 1 | Annual Iowa AEYC Membership Meeting |
| October 8 | Governinb Board RSVP's and Report Forms DUE |
| October 9 | Executive Committee Meeting: Officers and Executive Director (tentative) |
| October 23 | Governing Board Meeting (tentative) |
Important Links:
NAEYC'S Statement of Commitment as a High-Performing, Inclusive Organization
NAEYC Guidance for the Affiliate/Chapter Relationship
NAEYC/IAAEYC Charter Agreement
