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APHA Genomics Forum. Putting the pieces together. Purpose of these meetings. Design structure Determine processes Orient the Forum for the next 3 years Implement a collaborative process for formalizing the Genomics Forum Identify questions for the group at large
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APHA Genomics Forum Putting the pieces together
Purpose of these meetings • Design structure • Determine processes • Orient the Forum for the next 3 years • Implement a collaborative process for formalizing the Genomics Forum • Identify questions for the group at large • Poll members on interests, needs, etc.
Dimensions of the Genomics Forum • In relation to APHA • (Formal) • In relation to potential new members • (Informal) • In relation to the multiple interests of the membership (current and future)
Day 1 – the Forum in relation to APHA • APHA 101 • What is a Forum? • What are the expectations of a Forum? • Goals • Functions • Structures • Processes
Day 2 – the Forum in relation to new members • How will non-APHA members be engaged? • Goals • Functions • Structure • Process
Day 3 – Getting it right • Will the proposed structure address the multiple interests of the Forum? • How? • Will the proposed procedures meet the needs of the diverse interests and organizations in the forum? • Will anyone be left out? • Where should we start? • How?
Interests Interests
APHA 101 • Volunteer organization • Governing council • Voting members are representatives of: • Sections • Unaffiliated membership • State affiliates • Elected members of the Executive Board • APHA officers
APHA Components • Section • SPIG (Special Primary Interest Group)* • Forum* • Caucus *New this year.
What can a Forum do? • Sponsor scientific sessions • Co-Sponsor scientific sessions • E-community • Continuing education programming • The Nation’s Health • Policy (through APHA) • Have a business meeting • Make noise
The Genomics Forum • Interest Areas • Fabulously diverse • Mission / Vision • Global
Goals (based on Statement of Intent) • Engage multiple sectors of the public health workforce • Represent all APHA Sections • Educate the public health workforce • Work with existing Sections and SPIGs to promote a broader understanding of genomics and its relevance and impact on public health practice • Increase membership in Sections • Others??
Functions • Membership • Presentations • Education • Public • Workforce • Policy • Outreach and communication with Sections • Oversight
Structures • Committees • One Committee / Function? • Membership • Presentations • Policy • Education • Section Relations • Other Committees • Executive Committee? • Steering Committee • Role?
Processes • Committees defined by function • What is their membership? • Volunteers • Size: Min – Max • Exclusion? • Rules? • Minutes • Meeting frequency • Roles of leadership?
Wrap-up • Proceedings will be posted to the website • Listserv will be contacted for • General feedback • Specific questions? • Next meeting: • September 26, time TBD (Same?)