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. Current Collaboration Committee Chairs: Becky Adams (AR), Jacqueline Rios-Avila (NY).
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
- 2019 June Liaison Training Recording
- 2018 November Liaison Training Recording
- 2018 June Liaison Training Recording
- ASPHN Liaison Responsibilities
- Partnership Review Form
- Partnership Review Online Survey Link
- Sample Partnership Review Example AND CFLL
- Sample Partnership Review Example AFHK
- Guidance for Writing Board Reports
- Sample Informational Board Report Example 1
- Sample Informational Board Report Example 2
- Sample Motion Board Report
- Informational Board Report Template
…wonderful things can be achieved.
Examples of Current Collaborations & Partners
Association of SNAP-Ed Nutrition Networks and Other Implementing Agencies– Latresh Davenport (GA)
ASTHO Affiliate Council – Becky Adams (AR)
ASTHO Prevention Policy Committee – Becky Adams (AR)
National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity – Carole Garner (AR)
National Farm to School Network – Emia Oppenheim (ASPHN Consultant)
National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance – Mary Ann Ellsworth (NJ)
National Physical Activity Society – Aurora Buffington (NV)
National Salt Reduction Initiative – Michele Kawabe (MI)
United States Breastfeeding Committee – Robin Stanton (OR), Suzanne Haydu (CA), Kelli Stader (WI), Carolyn Donohoe Mather (HI)
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.