The Collaboration Committee meets quarterly for one hour by conference call. Members work on specific projects related to partnerships and partner support throughout the year. We welcome any ASPHN member to join the Committee. If you’re interested, please contact Shana Patterson. The Collaboration Committee Chair is Becky Adams (AR).
New Resource! A Closer Look at the Work of ASPHN Liaisons and Partners in 2019/20.
The Collaboration Committee:
- Reviews requests for ASPHN members to serve on other organizations’ committees or workgroups.
- Recruits members to be ASPHN representatives to these committees.
- Provides orientation sessions and guidance to these liaisons.
- Develops policies to guide the organization’s work with our partners.
Unity is strength. When there is teamwork & collaboration….
RESOURCES FOR LIAISONS
- 2021 March Liaison Networking & Training
- 2020 January Liaison Training Recording
- 2019 June Liaison Training Recording
- ASPHN Liaison Responsibilities
- Partnership Review Form
- Partnership Review Online Survey Link
- Partnership Review Example NSSRI
- Partnership Review Example USBC
- Guidance for Writing Board Reports
- Informational Board Report Example 1
- Informational Board Report Example 2
- Motion Board Report Example 1
- Motion Board Report Example 2
- Informational Board Report Template
…wonderful things can be achieved.
Examples of Current Collaborations & Partners
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Association of SNAP-Ed Nutrition Networks and Other Implementing Agencies– Latresh Davenport (GA)
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ASTHO Affiliate Council – Becky Adams (AR)
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ASTHO Prevention Policy Committee – Becky Adams (AR)
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National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity – Carole Garner (AR)
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National Farm to School Network – Emia Oppenheim (ASPHN Consultant)
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National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance – Mary Ann Ellsworth (NJ)
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National Salt Reduction Initiative – Michele Kawabe (MI)
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United States Breastfeeding Committee – Robin Stanton (OR), Suzanne Haydu (CA), Kelli Stader (WI), Jana Gach (IN)
Resources
Mattessich P, Murray-Close M, Monsey B. St. Paul, MN: Amherst Wilder Foundation. This book explores what makes collaboration a failure or a success.
(2012) Winer, Michael and Ray, Karen. St. Paul, MN: Amherst Wilder Foundation. This book is a complete guide to putting together a collaboration effort and it includes case studies, worksheets, and evaluation tools.
National Housing Institute Shelterforce Online. Paul Mattessich. Issue #129, May/June 2003. This article lists 20 factors necessary for any group effort.
Borden, L. & Perkins, D. (1999). Journal of Extension, 37, 2. 67-72 This brief article examines thirteen factors that can influence the collaborative process.
Tamarack is a Canadian Institute dedicated to the art and science of community engagement and collaborative leadership.