Our Board & Board Committees
Members of the Board of Directors of the WIC Association of New York State are elected from all four geographic regions of the state: Metropolitan, Central, Western, and Capital.
Three of the regions elect 2 representatives each from the following categories; the Metropolitan region elects 3 representatives each:
- Providers of WIC services (e.g. local health program)
- Consumers of WIC services (our clients)
- Advocates (persons outside of WIC with an interest in promoting the program and/or serving its eligible population)
The maximum number of members that can serve on the board is 27.
From its inception in 1978, the Association has sought the participation of consumers for our Board of Directors to ensure that they have a voice in formulating and carrying out our policies and activities.
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Nutrition & Breastfeeding Committee:
Responsible for reviewing state policies and procedures relating to the Nutrition Education component of the program. -
Legislative/Public Policy Committee:
Responsible for developing legislative and regulatory proposals and the annual legislative agenda which is shared with state and federal legislators. -
Finance Committee:
Responsible for developing an annual budget, monitoring income and expenses and seeking funding support for the Association. -
Conference Committee:
Responsible for planning the Annual Nutrition Conference and Legislative Education Days event. -
Nominating & Bylaws Committee:
Responsible for recruiting candidates to run for office. In addition, this committee updates the Association's Bylaws as needed.
Executive Committee
January 2010 - December 2010
- Chairperson:
Alma Lou Brandiss
Bellevue Hospital Center WIC Program
- Vice-Chairperson:
Cathryn Mizbani
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County
- Secretary:
Cynthia Palomar
Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.
- Treasurer:
Cindy Walsh
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County
- Association Administrator:
Kathleen Carpenter