State Liasions: A New Way to Connect
We want the NACC members of each state to select a State Liaison to fulfill three functions: connect state chaplains to the national office and one another; lead communication with/among state NACC members; and facilitate the coordination of intrastate/interstate events. At the 2008 Conference, members were seated by state and invited to discuss and choose a state liaison. Most states recommended members for that role. Thanks to those who volunteered! We still need reps for the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Please email cbridges@nacc.org if interested in being a liasion.
Please note that some states in the roster below have several names, as they were provided at the 2008 Conference. The NACC office will communicate with the individuals of these states to help determine their respective state liaison structure.
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State Liasion Description
Rationale
• Over the recent past, since the formal regional structure ended, some local attempts have been made by chaplains to continue convening for professional development and support. These gatherings are few, but they are diverse and offer examples of how future gatherings might occur.
• A system of communication would be an excellent method to connect chaplains with each other and the NACC office, or aid in their coordinating local/regional events.
State Liaison Role
NACC seeks to create links to states through a State Liaison to accomplish three goals:
1. Connect state chaplains to the central office and one another
a. Sharing membership/contact information with the Liaison
b. Having a “go to person” in the state when exploring interstate possibilities for gatherings
2. Communicate with/among state NACC members
a. Keeping members informed of new members and member events
b. Determine state needs for calls/gatherings
3. Coordinate intrastate or interstate events
a. Ensuring state representation in interstate events
b. Enlisting planners for events as desired
We anticipate that:
• Each state/region configuration will look different
• How often and how members will connect will vary
• Gatherings will be developed more likely on geographical proximity than regional lines
• Gatherings will be very diverse, ranging from small NACC-only gatherings, to collaborative events with other Spiritual Care Collaborative cognate associations, state chaplaincy associations, educational institutions, diocesans centers, etc.
State Liaison Term
The State Liaison serves in this role for a renewable three year term (2008-12/31/2010). The state NACC members will select a new Liaison in the fall of the year the term expires.
Please email cbridges@nacc.org if interested in being a liasion
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| State Liasion Roster |
Member | State
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Meredith Young | Alabama |
NEED LIASION | Arizona |
NEED LIASION | Arkansas |
Marie Polhamus | California |
Nancy Cook | California |
Rosemary Partridge | Colorado/Wyoming |
NEED LIASION | Connecticut |
Joe Monahan | Delaware |
Dee Chapman | Florida |
Ken Gerth | Florida |
Daniel B. Devore | Florida |
Edward C. Melvin | Florida |
Fr. Parker Ogboe | Florida |
Sr. Celeste Schoppy, IHM | Florida |
Mike Miller | Florida |
Jane Barker | Florida |
Sr. Patricia Loome | Georgia |
James Hoff | Idaho |
Michael Doyle | Illinois |
Mary Jo Zacher | Illinois |
Timothy Doody | Illinois |
Ben Okonkwo | Indiana |
Rick Renzi | Indiana |
S. Loretta Schleper, PHJC | Indiana |
Edie Downes | Indiana |
Rev. George Henninger | Indiana |
Rev. Anthony Agbali | Indiana |
Roseann Bloomfield | Indiana |
NEED LIASION | Iowa |
Sr. Janet LeDuc, CSJ | Kansas |
Judy Donohue | Kentucky |
Phyllis Bowling | Kentucky |
Sr. Leonie T. Iweh | Louisiana |
Rev. Okoronges Charles U. | Louisiana |
NEED LIASION | Maine |
Susan Mitchell | Maryland |
Mary Beth Harmon | Massachusetts |
Mary Beth Moran | Massachusetts |
Cheryl Amrich | Massachusetts |
Sherry Christ | Michigan |
Linda Amato | Michigan |
Diane D. Kreslins | Michigan |
Fr. Ayub Francis Nasar | Michigan |
Fr. Steve LaCanne | Minnesota |
Eileen Buckley | Minnesota |
Sr. Judith Oberhauser | Minnesota |
Sr. M. T. Kuhnline | Mississippi |
Jane Smith | Missouri |
Teresa Lynch | Montana |
Colleen O'Neill | Nebraska |
NEED LIASION | Nevada |
Linda Piotrowski | New Hampshire |
Eileen M. Cox | New Jersey |
NEED LIASION | New Mexico |
Sr. Julie Houser, CSJ | New York |
NEED LIASION | North Carolina |
Sr. Agnes Reinert | North Dakota |
Mark English | Ohio |
Nancy Beckenhauer | Ohio |
Patrick Allala | Ohio |
Elaine M. Ladd | Ohio |
Paul Beckman | Ohio |
Mary Beth Cooper | Ohio |
NEED LIASION | Oklahoma |
Vicki Farley | Oregon |
Francis Potts | Oregon |
Sr. Patricia Marie Landin | Oregon |
Margaret Washington | Pennsylvania |
Alice Hennessy | Pennsylvania/New Jersey |
NEED LIASION | Rhode Island |
Mark Dickson | South Carolina |
Deborah Heen | South Dakota |
Marilyn Williams | Tennessee |
Baaju Izuchi | Texas |
NEED LIASION | Utah |
NEED LIASION | Vermont |
Sue Murphy | Virginia |
Bill & Onie Mision-Reed | Washington |
Niko Colella | Washington |
NEED LIASION | West Virginia |
Jan Dworschak | Western Wisconsin |
Judy Novak | Wisconsin |
Lenore Domers | Wisconsin |
Mike Burns | Wisconsin |
Peter Ruta | Wisconsin |
Paula Mackenzie | Wisconsin |
Rob Barnes | Wisconsin |
Mike Murphy | Wisconsin |
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