APHA Genomics Forum Putting the pieces together

Purpose of these meetings Design structure Determine processes Orient the Forum for the next 3 years Implement 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 Forum In relation to APHA ◦ (Formal) In relation to potential new members ◦ (Informal) In relation to the multiple interests of the membership (current and future)

Process Goals In relation to APHA (Day 1) In relation to non-APHA members (Day 2) In relation to interests (Day 3) Functions In relation to Goals Structures In relation to Functions How will the functions be carried out? Processes In relation to Structures How will the structures be defined?

Day 1 – the Forum in relation to APHA 1. APHA What is a Forum? 2.What are the expectations of a Forum? 2. Goals 3. Functions 4. Structures 5. Processes

Day 2 – the Forum in relation to new members 1. How will non-APHA members be engaged? 1.Goals 2.Functions 3.Structure 4.Process

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?

APHA APHA members Genomics Forum Non- APHA members Interests

APHA 101 Volunteer organization Governing council ◦ Voting members are representatives of:  Sections  Unaffiliated membership  State affiliates  Elected members of the Executive Board  APHA officers

APHA Components Section SPIG (Special Primary Interest Group)* Forum* Caucus *New this year.

What can a Forum do? Sponsor scientific sessions Co-Sponsor scientific sessions E-community Continuing education programming The Nation’s Health Policy (through APHA) Have a business meeting Make noise

The Genomics Forum Interest Areas ◦ Fabulously diverse Mission / Vision ◦ Global

Goals (based on Statement of Intent) Engage multiple sectors of the public health workforce Represent all APHA Sections Educate the public health workforce Work with existing Sections and SPIGs to promote a broader understanding of genomics and its relevance and impact on public health practice Increase membership in Sections Others??

Functions Membership Presentations Education ◦ Public ◦ Workforce Policy Outreach and communication with Sections Oversight

Structures Committees ◦ One Committee / Function?  Membership  Presentations  Policy  Education  Section Relations ◦ Other Committees  Executive Committee?  Steering Committee  Role?

Organization Chart Executive/ Steering Committee Program Committee Policy Committee Membership Committee Communications Committee Special Projects/ Action Groups EducationELSIEtc.

Processes Committees defined by function What is their membership? ◦ Volunteers ◦ Size: Min – Max ◦ Exclusion? Rules? ◦ Minutes ◦ Meeting frequency Roles of leadership?

Wrap-up Proceedings will be posted to the website Listserv will be contacted for ◦ General feedback ◦ Specific questions? Next meeting: ◦ September 26, time TBD (Same?)

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