APA Committees
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Committee chairs and members volunteer their time and skills whenever and however they can. APA Members are encouraged to attend committee meetings or contact the committee chair if they have any questions or would like to get involved. All members are welcome and your contribution is vital to the development and success of the APA.
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APA Sachiko Umehara Memorial Scholarship Committee
Chair: Randall Lee, CAP #3
Committee members: Dina Blackwell, Melissa HyamsThe Sachiko Umehara Scholarship Committee meets each March to evaluate the candidates and choose a recipient of the Scholarship.
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Craft Standards Committee
Chair: Dina Blackwell, CAP #53
Committee members: Grant Foerster, Walt Fujii, Maryann Lewis, Judy ThomasThe APA Craft Standards Committee develops and administers the APA’s CAP test. The Craft Standards Committee meets once a month.
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Education Committee
Chair: Ann Owen, CAP #63
Committee members: Evelyn Borchert, Jane Chua-Couzens, Joe Ehrmann, Nicole LaPlante, Lara Miranda, Grant Foerster, Allison Levin, Ann Owen, Judy ThomasThe APA Education Committee organizes informative events, such as the APA Tree Talks, and develops other educational programs and materials. The Education Committee meets once a month.
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Finance Committee
Chair: Barbara Eaton, APA Treasurer, CAP #60
Committee members: Dina Blackwell, Melissa Hyams, Randall Lee, Shivawn Layne - Accountant, Helga Mahlmann - former AccountantThe Finance Committee meets quarterly with the APA's accountant to review and make decisions about the organization's finances.
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Membership Committee
Chair: Denise Mason, CAP #61
Committee members: Dina Blackwell, Evelyn Borchert, Maryann LewisThe Membership Committee handles membership applications and renewals, provides quarterly membership reports for the APA newsletter, and ensures accuracy of the online membership directory.
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National Growth and Outreach
Chair: Maryann Lewis, CAP #19
Committee members: Dina Blackwell, Diana Chamberlain, Dierdre Davis Eickhoff, Grant Foerster, Emily Fronckowiak, Jeff Harris, Nicole LaPlante, Matt Luks-JurutkaThe National Growth and Outreach Committee focuses outside the organization to recruit new members and increase awareness of the APA.
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Newsletter Committee
Chair: Dina Blackwell, CAP #53
Committee members: Barbara Eaton, Denise Mason, Lara MirandaThe Newsletter Committee puts together a quarterly newsletter and is happy to receive ideas, articles, and photos from membership.
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Promotions Committee
Chair: Jeff Beccerra
Committee members: Dina Blackwell, Jane Chua-Couzens, Barb Eaton, Melissa Hyams, Nina RizzoThe APA Promotions Committee develops promotional material, merchandise, and messaging for the APA. The Promotions Committee meets once a month.
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Website Committee
Chair: Jeff Kowalski
Committee members: Dina Blackwell, Melissa Hyams, Lara MirandaThe Website Committee meets as needed to update the design and content of the APA’s online presence.