APHA Genomics ForumAPHA Genomics ForumPutting the pieces together

Purpose of these meetingsPurpose of these meetingsDesign structureDetermine processesOrient the Forum for the next 3

yearsImplement a collaborative process

for formalizing the Genomics Forum◦Identify questions for the group at large◦Poll members on interests, needs, etc.

Dimensions of the Genomics Dimensions of the Genomics ForumForumIn relation to APHA

◦(Formal)In relation to potential new

members◦(Informal)

In relation to the multiple interests of the membership (current and future)

ProcessProcess

Day 1 – the Forum in relation Day 1 – the Forum in relation to APHA to APHA 1. APHA 101

1. What is a Forum?2. What are the expectations of a

Forum?

2. Goals3. Functions4. Structures5. Processes

Day 2 – the Forum in relation Day 2 – the Forum in relation to new members to new members 1. How will non-APHA members be

engaged?1. Goals2. Functions3. Structure4. Process

Day 3 – Getting it right Day 3 – Getting it right Will the proposed structure address

the multiple interests of the Forum?◦How?

Will the proposed procedures meet the needs of the diverse interests and organizations in the forum?◦Will anyone be left out?

Where should we start?◦How?

Interests

Interests

APHA 101APHA 101Volunteer organizationGoverning council

◦Voting members are representatives of: Sections Unaffiliated membership State affiliates Elected members of the Executive Board APHA officers

APHA ComponentsAPHA ComponentsSectionSPIG (Special Primary Interest

Group)*Forum*Caucus

*New this year.

What can a Forum do?What can a Forum do?Sponsor scientific sessionsCo-Sponsor scientific sessionsE-communityContinuing education

programmingThe Nation’s HealthPolicy (through APHA)Have a business meetingMake noise

The Genomics ForumThe Genomics ForumInterest Areas

◦Fabulously diverseMission / Vision

◦Global

Goals Goals (based on Statement of (based on Statement of Intent) Intent) Engage multiple sectors of the

public health workforceRepresent all APHA SectionsEducate the public health workforceWork with existing Sections and

SPIGs to promote a broader understanding of genomics and its relevance and impact on public health practice

Increase membership in SectionsOthers??

FunctionsFunctionsMembershipPresentationsEducation

◦Public◦Workforce

PolicyOutreach and communication

with SectionsOversight

StructuresStructuresCommittees

◦One Committee / Function? Membership Presentations Policy Education Section Relations

◦Other Committees Executive Committee? Steering Committee Role?

Organization ChartOrganization Chart

Executive/Steering

Committee

Program Committee

PolicyCommittee

Membership Committee

CommunicationsCommittee

Special Projects/

Action Groups

Education ELSI Etc.

ProcessesProcessesCommittees defined by functionWhat is their membership?

◦Volunteers ◦Size: Min – Max◦Exclusion?

Rules?◦Minutes◦Meeting frequency

Roles of leadership?

Wrap-upWrap-upProceedings will be posted to the

websiteListserv will be contacted for

◦General feedback◦Specific questions?

Next meeting:◦September 26, time TBD (Same?)

EXTRA SLIDESEXTRA SLIDES

Where did it startWhere did it start