2. We were originally established as the WIC Association of Missouri, Inc
We were originally established as the WIC Association of Missouri, Inc. (WAMI) in Then in April 2003 by vote of the WAMI Board and membership, the operation name was changed to the Missouri WIC Association (MWA).

3. Our Mission
The Missouri WIC Association (MWA) guides and strengthens local agencies and WIC families by creating a healthy future through continued support and education.

4. Vision
The Missouri WIC Association (MWA) strives to provide our WIC community the best possible services we can. Ways in which we do this are through:

5. Increased Participation
To promote full participation and engagement in MWA. We plan to:
Have Sponsored Training Events
Local Agency Involvement/Participation
Participant Voice/Involvement

6. Image
To be recognized as a well-structured Association and to be an advocate for Missouri WIC by promoting legislative awareness.
Build relationships with legislators
Be a voice for WIC
Become a role model for other states

7. Communication
To keep Local WIC Agencies informed of current WIC happenings.
District Meetings
Social Media
Strengthen our relationships within our State
Newsletter to Agencies

8. Membership
Membership in the Association is open to any Local WIC Agency interested in the welfare of the WIC Program.
There are no membership fees
One or more WIC personnel per Agency shall serve as the contact person for MWA.

9. Officers of the Board
President – Rhonda Breitenbecher Vice President – Acey Staples Secretary – Margie Beckmann Treasurer – Jan Glaze

10. District Representatives
NW District – Heidi Loecke NE District – Deb Cullum Central District – Camille Roland SW District – Tammy Drake SE District – Cheryl Nelson Eastern District – Amy Callico

11. Communication/Website/Marketing
Increase public awareness
Increase awareness of MWA with state and local agencies
Continue web development and enhancement

12. Elections Even Years Odd Years Vice President - 4 year term
Treasurer - 4 year term
NW District - 2 year term
NE District - 2 year term
Central District - 2 year term
Odd Years
President – 4 year term
Secretary – 4 year
SE District – 2 year term
SW District – 2 year term
Eastern District – 2 year term

13. Elections Coming Up Soon NW District NE District Central District
One vote per agency
Only those in the districts vote for their representatives

14. 2018 WIC Conference
One option that we are looking at is the Hiltons of Branson. Some possible dates are: October 9 – 11 This is Tuesday through Thursday. November 26 – 30 We can pick any 3 days. We will also explore Kansas City.

15. National WIC Association
The National WIC Conference date is going to be April 2 – 5, 2017 in Phillidelphia, Pennsylvania. It changed due to the Zeka Virus outbreak in Miami. The Washington Leadership Conference will be February 26 – 28, 2017.

16. National WIC Association
VOC Task Force
Separation of Duties: need a couple Local Agencies to calculate the time and financial cost involved with chart reviews by November 4, 2016.
Webinars Sponsored by the Local Agency Section
Ethics in Nutrition and Service Delivery – Rick Kyte, Phd is the Presenter and it will be sometime in December.
Food Allergies – new recommendations, guidelines and research. This is scheduled for January 11 at 3:00pm EST.
Post-Partum Nutrition and Weight Loss and it will be scheduled for late March or April.
Committee involvement

17. Closing

18. Thank You