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WIAAP Foundation Now Accepting Donations Online |
The mission of the WIAAP Foundation is to provide support for WIAAP initiatives, projects and programs. Your donations support Reach Out and Read, the mental health teleconference series, externship stipends for medical students and more.
Make your 100% tax-deductible donation online today at:
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| AAP Child Health Advocate Award
Nominations due to AAP by Friday 3/5/2010 |
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The AAP is calling for nominations for the 2010 AAP Child Health Advocate Award.
The Award was established in 1991 to recognize the significant accomishmet of public officials and private sector advocates who have served as a voice for children in state and local government
. This award recognizes these individuals for their contributions to child health and safety and serves as a stimulus for continued action in child advocacy.
Individuals may be recognized for a single significant achievement or for a career dedicated to advocacy for children. Please carefully consider the historical background, aspirations, significant accomplishments and personal and professional integrity of the individual you nominate.
Nomination criteria and forms will soon be available on the chapter web site, or you may contact Jeff Hudson in the AAP State Government Affairs office at jhudson@aap.org, 800.433.9016, ext. 7799.
Deadline: Friday March 5, 2010
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Find out about the AAP's newest resource to learn more about the health issues and needs of children and teens in foster care.
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Vacancies on the WIAAP Executive Committee
Please submit materials no later than April 19, 2010 |
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The following committee/liaison positions are currently vacant:
Administration & Practice Management (Liaison)
Media & Communications (Committee Chair)
Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) (Liaison)
Residents (Liaison)
School Health (Committee Chair)
Wisconsin Medical Society Pediatrics Section Delegate (Liaison)
Young Physicians (Liaison)
To be considered for a chairmanship or liaison position, please submit your CV or biosketc (<250) words and brief statements on the following:
- In your view, what are the most important issues statewide for the chapter to consider?
- Why do you wish to serve on the WIAAP executive committee?
- What would you like this committee to accomplish in the next three years?
Expectations of members:
- Meetings are held three times per year: January/April/October with venues around the state. Members are expected to attend at least two meetings per year.
- Committee chairs and liaisons must submit at least one report per calendar year to update chapter leadership and members of the committee's activities, accomplishments, and challenges.
- To communicate committee and liaison objectives, information and news, leaders should regularly provide updated information for the chapter web site, monthly email messages and The WIsper newsletter.
Please submit materials to Kia LaBracke, KLaBracke@aap.net no later than April 19, 2010. |
Residents' Advocacy Day - Save the Date
Wednesday April 28, 2010 |
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This year's Residents' Advocacy Day is fast approaching. This event is supported by WIAAP and all three residency programs (Madison, Marshfield, Milwaukee).
Date: Wednesday April 28, 2010
Where: Marshfield Clinic
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks. |
