Association of Women Executives in Corrections Committees

AWEC operates through a Committee structure guided by AWEC's Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Committee Chairs, Co-Chairs and members are appointed by the President. AWEC members are invited to support and become actively involved in Committee activities by contacting the committee's chairwomen.

Committee

Committee Charge

Committee Chairs

AWARDS

Develop, screen nominees and select winners of AWEC Awards.

2009-2011 Chair to be announced

CAPITAL   DEVELOPMENT

Increase funding to ensure the sustainability of the Association.

2009-2011 Chair to be announced

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Develop the program and logistics for the annual membership training conference

Joan Shoemaker, Colorado

Email: joanie.shoemaker@doc.state.la.us

CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

Ensure the agency’s actions are consistent with by-laws and governing documents are accurate and appropriate

Melanie Pereira—Maryland

Email: mpdirector@aol.com

MEMBERSHIP Focus on membership development, recruitment, and retention



2009-2011 Chair to be announced

NATIONAL VOICE

Enable the Association to become a credible and effective national voice

Mary Livers —Louisiana

Email: Mary.Livers@LA.GOV

RESEARCH AD HOC

Review and evaluate research related to women's leadership and issues related to the Association's mission

Joyce Conley—Virginia

Email:Joyce.Conley@us.g4s.com

The Executive Committee and Board of Directors extend great thanks to the chairwomen and members of AWEC's committees for their time, energy, creativity and commitment.