Charges:
1. Develop a system to collect information about emerging needs in the literacy community that can be turned into legislative action.
2. Working with staff, provide a support system for state-level grassroots advocacy which includes:
a. the development of advocacy models for use at the state level; and
b. the development of brief talking point papers for influencing legislative action.
3. Work with staff to implement, and expand the participation of new attendees, at legislative workshops.
4. Work with staff to continue the Advocacy Awards program.
5. Work with the Washington Office of IRA and a select group of IRA Board members to identify legislative issues and set priorities annually.
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Jay S. Blanchard, Chair D. Ray Reutzel, Board Liaison Nancy A. Callaway Michael Cena Cynthia S. Clingman Kimberly Collier Melanie Cohen Goodman Michelle J. Kelley Brenda J. Overturf |
Susan A. Schumann Jane E. Kline, Ex Officio Richard Long, Ex Officio Advisory Committee: Oweita Calvert Jack W. Humphrey Jesse Moore |
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