VAAEA Committees
The following is a description of the responsibilities of all current VAAEA committees. A list of current committee membership can be downloaded below.
Committee Descriptions
NACAA Committees Page (external link)
National CommitteesProfessional Improvement Council
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Program Recognition CouncilJob Description (NACAA)General Committee Chair ResponsibilitiesChair should always work with the Regional Vice Chairs. Regional Vice Chairs are responsible for securing information and participation from states in region. They should work closely with State Committee to be sure all members participating in award programs were members of NACAA by March 15 of the current year. The same date will be used to decide years of service. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEThe objective of the Communications Committee will be to enhance the communication skills and knowledge of the County Agent through promotion and recognition efforts. Conduct the Communications Award Program, to sharpen communication skills, encouraging interest, and sharing ideas with other Extension workers. NACAA members can apply to 13 communication award categories. Each communication category is listed in the Special Edition issue of "The County Agent." State Chair: Beyond the general responsibilities, the State Chair is responsible for putting together a team of judges for the selection of the national finalists and national winner for each award category. EXTENSION PROGRAMS COMMITTEEThe objective of the Extension Programs Committee will be to promote and recognize quality program efforts of NACAA members. Also, to design methods of transferring such excellence in programming to other County Agents across the United States. Conduct recognition programs in program development, implementation and evaluation by NACAA members, including:
State Chair: Beyond the general responsibilities, the State Chair is responsible for putting together a team of judges for the selection of the state finalists and state winner for each award category. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE COMMITTEEThe objective of the Professional Excellence Committee will be to showcase excellence in program efforts of NACAA members. This will be done by giving them the opportunity to present posters and abstract papers at the NACAA Annual Meeting/Professional Improvement Conference. Another objective to this committee is to assist members with career promotion and performance evaluation. If the member has distinguished themselves by becoming a national finalist in an award program, an abstract of their award winning program will be published. All abstracts from accepted poster session entrants will be published as well. The abstract will be published in the Annual Meeting Proceedings and other methods deemed useful. 4-H AND YOUTH COMMITTEE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS COMMITTEEThe objective of the Recognition and Awards Committee will be to provide leadership in the recognition of outstanding accomplishments by NACAA members including the selection and appropriate recognition of three awards programs. They will administer, with the approval of the Board of Directors, the selection and presentation of the Distinguished Service Award, the Achievement Award and the Pursell Pinnacle Award. State Chair:
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEEThe Scholarship Committee is charged with the responsibility of promoting the scholarship program by obtaining funds from Extension personnel, friends of NACAA, and others interested in this effort. The committee should, by working with other committees with responsibility concerning the scholarship fund, enable NACAA to provide scholarships to members as a means of encouraging and supporting professional improvement. National Scholarship Chair
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Professional Improvement CouncilJob Description (NACAA)The Professional Improvement Council will be comprised of the PIC Council Chair and the Chair of each of the Program Committees.
Our members have indicated a need for more opportunities to present and receive specific subject matter information. This new component was created and designed to better fulfill our mission: "....to further the professional improvement of our members...", as written in the NACAA mission statement. This area is devoted to enhancing the opportunities for our members to become more knowledgeable and competent in subject matter areas in which they work. Examples of training activities that might be included within this category include: discussion groups, seminars, refereed papers, demonstration sharing, study tours, and interstate/international exchanges. Six broad, fundamental subject matter areas were identified that would encompass the vast majority of work done by Extension agents/educators across the country. That list includes: Agronomy & Pest Management, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Forestry& Natural Resources, Horticulture, and Aquaculture/Sea Grant. Each of these six broad subject matter areas would comprise a Committee. Additional committee categories can be added in the future or existing areas modified to better meet the needs of the NACAA members. Each of these broad subject matter committees may have numerous advisory groups beneath it as are deemed necessary. Examples of advisory groups under the Animal Science Committee might include: Range/Pasture Management, Bio-Technology in Livestock, Beef Nutrition, Dairy Breeding, Swine Genetics, Rotational Grazing, Animal Waste Management. This short list is not meant to be all inclusive.
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Extension Development CouncilJob Description (NACAA)PUBLIC RELATIONS AND AGRICULTURAL ISSUES:The Objectives of the Committees are: - To encourage, support and assist the development and effective implementation of the Public Relation and Agricultural Issue Committee format in state organization. - To provide pertinent and timely Public Relations and Agricultural Issues Programs and Activities during the AM/PIC each year. -To assist, encourage and inspire NACAA members to study, research and address public relations and agricultural issues at the grassroots level by providing information, leadership and appreciation tools where possible. -To encourage the formation of local, regional and national partnerships between NACAA members, government agency, non-government organizations, growers and producers and the public to educationally address public relations and agricultural issues. Program and Training Opportunities are: -AGRICULTURAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - Continue the present structure with this committee administering the application and selection process. -SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE/HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP - Continue the present structure with this committee administering the application and selection process. -CURRENT ISSUES FORUM - Suggest that this committee work with the current NACAA President in developing this program for the AM/PIC. -Work with industry and other agencies in development of technology exchange systems. EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENTThis committee would be responsible for developing educational programs directed at NACAA members with five years or less tenure. There would be an opportunity to develop programs on a regional objective would be the development of an orientation program to new members in individual states. The objectives are: -Solicit input from new members regarding their expectations and training needs. -Develop means to encourage new and early career members to participate and continue involvement in NACAA and the AM/PIC. -Improve communications with early career members. -Provide opportunities for graduate, continuing education and other professional certification credits for professional improvement. -Encourage the development and utilization of mentoring programs in individual states. -Understanding the awards and professional improvement opportunities. ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENTThe objective of this committee would be to develop programs to improve and enhance the administrative skills of all NACAA members regardless of the degree of administrative responsibility. Programs could be developed on both a regional basis and for a presentation at the AM/PIC. Program of Training Possibilities: -Working with local governments -Working with State Legislators -General Office Administration -Budgetary skills -Personnel management and evaluation -Administering volunteers -Developing job descriptions -Grant writing TEACHING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLSDevelopment of programs to assist members in learning non-traditional skills such as: - Electronic multi-media skills -Computer networking -Compressed video -Staying up to date with electronic communications and distance education. Traditional Teaching Skills - Attention should also be given to traditional teaching skills such as working with groups, programs planning and evaluation, conducting meetings, conflict resolution and use the traditional AV aids. |
State Committees
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Foundation CommitteeThis committee is responsible for managing and making recommendations for the use of the VAAEA Foundation Account. The chairperson for this committee is appointed by the President of the Association.
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Association PolicyThis committee has the responsibility of making recommendations for changes in extension policy, as it affects association members. Committee members should be aware of changes in extension policy, and look for possible effects of policy changes on association members.
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Life MembersThe life member committee is responsible for maintaining relationships and communications with VAAEA life-members and retirees. Committee members should be aware of life - members in their districts and make sure that they are included in VAAEA functions as appropriate.
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Nominating CommitteeThe nominating committee is responsible for making nominations for candidates for officers to the association. Membership consists of the senior district directors, and the committee is chaired by the immediate past president, as per the VAAEA constitution & bylaws.
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National MeetingThe national meeting committee coordinates state activities during the NACAA Annual Meeting & Professional Improvement C0nference, and communicates details for these activities to the membership.
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Association FinanceThe Association Finance committee coordinates fundraising activities and provides oversight to the financial activities of the association. A separate audit committee is appointed by the president annually to audit financial records.
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