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ICA is effective because its members are actively involved.
Our mission is to enlighten, educate, serve, and support.
AWARDS
Our mission is to enlighten, educate, serve, and support.
AWARDS
The Awards Committee co-chaired by Laura Bruess and Sara Beth Schurr, honors individuals and/or groups who have made significant contributions in corrections as well as memorials for corrections personnel that have passed away. Award recipients are announced during the Spring Conference. For more information.. click here!
CEU's
This committee, chaired by Alicia Caes, handles the organization, certification and distribution of certificates of credits as they are earned at trainings and conferences.
CONFERENCES
ICA has a Spring and Fall Conference each year. Each conference is planned by its own committee, headed by a chairperson(s). The conference has many sub-committees, the largest committees in ICA. Conference chairs are selected by the ICA President.
NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS
This committee, co-chaired by LeAnn DeBord and Whitney Mann, solicits nominations for the annual ICA board election and ensures that the annual election of officers is conducted fairly, efficiently, and with integrity. The committee develops a voting package; ensures that the membership receives the package in a timely fashion, and ensures that the membership has had the opportunity to cast ballots at the annual Spring Conference, where the election results are announced.
LEGISLATIVE
The Legislative Committee, chaired by Casey Orwig and Chad Mackie, is responsible for the articulation of the Association's views on issues that relate to the state's legislative process. These issues may urge additions to the Code, amendment of existing law, elimination of undesirable or counter productive statutes, or encourage new concepts or directions for Iowa's criminal justice system. This committee monitors the progress of ICA legislative packages and other criminal justice issues through the legislative session; makes presentation to legislative committees as requested, and works with the Department of Corrections to develop the annual ICA Legislative Event and other correctional policy conferences.
MEMBERSHIP
This committee, chaired by Jason Hute solicits members for the Association; maintains a list of past and present members; forwards memberships material to new members and notifies members prior to the expiration of their annual membership. More . . . here
MERCHANDISE
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION (DEI)
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, co-chaired by Noel Rix and Lucas Sulentic, responds to the recognized needs within corrections by educating personnel on the unique problems faced by persons of diverse cultures within the Iowa Corrections System. The Committee's intent is to provide input and training to remedy existing or past discriminatory practices and to prevent future discrimination for Iowa corrections employees and clients. This committee promotes cultural diversity training and provides speakers to the ICA Conferences. Meetings are designed for networking and educational purposes. Library
PUBLICITY
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Co-chaired by Melissa O'Brien and Hunter Moore, this committee's principle role is to increase the name recognition of ICA. It engages in activities that allow the organization to further promote itself, and ICA's purpose and goals. The committee is also used to assist other ICA committees in an auxiliary fashion.
REGISTRATION
Chaired by Julie Vantiger-Hicks, this committee is responsible for on-site and pre-registration for ICA Conferences and collects monies. At the end of the conference, the committee distributes copies of registration/membership to appropriate resources.
TRAINING AND WORKSHOP
This committee, co-chaired by Jessica Tometich and Sarah Coleman, assesses training needs and solicits ideas from the staff of Iowa's correctional institutions, judicial districts, and the Department of Corrections to organize relevant and needed training for ICA members, correctional employees and associated professionals.
VENDOR
The Vendor Committee, co-chaired by Casey Orwig and Teneil Jones, meets with our current and potential business partners (through local and national contacts) to bring their important product information to Iowa.
WEBSITE
WOMEN IN CORRECTIONS
Co-chaired by Carrie Hill and Julie Brandt, this committee promotes professional growth for women in Corrections through communication and networking. It deals with issues that women face daily. This committee encourages active involvement in legislative as well as political issues concerning women in the criminal justice system. Meetings include training sessions designed to enhance self growth as well as provide educational resources.
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Committee |
ICA Board Liaison |
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Awards/Memorials |
Tenette Carlson |
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CEU’s |
Sara Beth Schurr |
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Nominations/Elections |
Tenette Carlson |
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Legislative |
Mike Heinricy |
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Membership |
Jessica Tometich & Ashley Lappe |
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Merchandise |
Shane Bailey & La Shanta Boyce |
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
Emma Dedic |
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Publicity |
Jill Benz |
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Registration |
Mike Heinricy |
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Training and Workshops |
Sara Beth Schurr |
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Vendors |
Matt Miller |
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Website |
Jessica Tometich & Ashley Lappe |
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Women in Corrections |
Amber Connolly |