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.

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

PUBLICITY

 

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

The website is an avenue of communication and publicity.  The website chair is Jason Hute. Contributions from all committees allow the membership to stay informed on activities/events. 

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.

Committee		ICA Board Liaison
Awards/Memorials		Tenette Carlson
CEU’s		Sara Beth Schurr
Nominations/Elections		Tenette Carlson
Legislative		Mike Heinricy
Membership		Jessica Tometich & Ashley Lappe
Merchandise		Shane Bailey & La Shanta Boyce
Multicultural		Emma Dedic
Publicity		Jill Benz
Registration		Mike Heinricy
Training and Workshops		Sara Beth Schurr
Vendors		Matt Miller
Website		Jessica Tometich & Ashley Lappe
Women in Corrections		Amber Connolly