USLCA Volunteer Opportunities
2008 Conference Volunteers
The USLCA is asking for Volunteers to help with the 2008 Joint Conference and Annual Meeting on July 23rd -27th 2008. ILCA’s annual conference gives you an opportunity to be involved in your professional association. Numerous volunteers are needed for varying periods of time during the conference to assist with:
Please sign up to volunteer when you register for the conference!
Click the 2008 USLCA Volunteer Request Form, complete and send to us today!
Fax: 919-787-4916 or Email info@uslcaonline.org
Committees
USLCA's success depends on your voice as an IBCLC. Get involved!
Serve on a USLCA committee!
VISION: IBCLCs are valued recognized members of the health care team.
MISSION: To build and sustain a national association that advocates for lactation professionals
Please click on the Committee Title to be taken to the Committee Home page.
(These pages are currently under construction, please contact Info@uslcaonline.org for specific information on a committee.)
Advocacy - Faith Ploude,
BA, IBCLC, RLC
The Advocacy Committee will work to promote wider recognition and acceptance of the IBCLC credential in the public arena, among policy makers and within the health care system.
Education – Laurie Beck, RN, MSN, IBCLC, Maureen Dann, CPNP, IBCLC
The Education Committee identifies and facilitates access to quality continuing education programs for IBCLCs.
Hospital Staffing Committee - Karen Querna, RN, BSN, IBCLC
The majority of IBCLC's are employed in the hospital setting. The Hospital IBCLC committee is working on model staffing standards and position statements.
Licensure/Legislation - Laurie Beck, RN, MSN, IBCLC, Maureen Dann, CPNP, IBCLC The role of the Licensure/Legislative Committee is to support local and state legislative efforts that seek to promote and protect the role of the IBCLC. Licensure for IBCLCs is the ultimate goal.
Marketing – Judy Harris, MPH, RD, IBCLC
The Marketing Committee provides a forum for its members to network, plan, and communicate recommendations for marketing the IBCLC and USLCA as the professional organization for lactation consultants.
Membership Services - Karen Querna, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Membership Services Committee is responsible for communication tools for USLCA members. This includes and is not limited to a newsletter, surveys, journal, web site, and internet communication tools. The Membership Services Committee also interfaces with the other USLCA committees as they develop materials.
Reimbursement - Carol Chamblin, RN, APN, IBCLC
The goal of the Reimbursement Committee is to develop resources for seeking reimbursement. Another goal of the committee is to explore ways to heighten awareness of the value of lactation services and the need for these services to be reimbursable in all settings.
Please help us share your knowledge and experience with other members by joining a committee. If you are interested in joining a USLCA Committee please contact us at info@uslcaonline.org. Click here for the 2008 USLCA Volunteer Request Form.
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