Consumer Education Committee Chair
Application Deadline:  November 1st, 2009

The Board of Directors is forming a new Consumer Education Committee to guide development of information/education materials and learning resources for expectant parents online and for use by Lamaze educators in their practices. The appointment is for a three year term with the possibility of reappointment for an additional term.  Committee work will primarily be done via conference calls and online communications; however there may be an occasional need to attend an in person meeting. 

A completed application and questionnaire, CV, leadership qualities, Lamaze council or committee experience and knowledge of education are required for candidates who apply for appointment as Consumer Education Chair. An applicant must be an LCCE educator and member of Lamaze.

Contribute to Genesis or eNews

Lamaze is currently accepting content for upcoming issues of Genesis, our quarterly e-newsletter for members, and for eNews, our free bi-monthly e-newsletter for parents, childbirth educators, health professionals and birth advocates. Writing for Genesis and eNews is your chance to reach thousands of colleagues in the birth community with your tips and success stories!

If you would like to make a contribution to the next issue of Genesis or eNews, read more about Lamaze publications online. Please send submissions of 100 words or less to editor@lamaze.org.

Join the Membership Committee

• Gather input on member engagement, recruitment and retention efforts
• Assess value of current and proposed member benefits
• Review membership trends and recommend ways to invigorate and grow membership

If you are interested, please send your name, contact information and CV to membership@lamaze.org.

Certification Exam Item Writing

LCCE Educators interested in contributing to the exam writing process are welcome to submit items to the Certification Council for review. Educators who submit 10 questions can earn up to 10 alternate credit hours toward their recertification upon approval of submissions. Download printer-friendly instructions and the Item Writing Submission Form to get started. Submit your questions today!

Join the Contact Hour Committee

Contact Hour Review and Approval Sub-Committee: Reviews contact hour applications submitted by outside organizations requesting Lamaze contact hours

Independent Study Development Sub-Committee: Writes homestudies based on articles from the Journal of Perinatal Education and sessions at the Lamaze International Annual Conference

Additional benefits to serving on the Contact Hour Committee include:

• Exploring the depth of your Lamaze International membership
• Collaborating with Lamaze International members from across the country
• Enhancing your professional career with the acquisition of knowledge of the contact hour award process
• Reviewing workshops offered and learning about exciting programs you can attend
• Earning alternative credit for recertification as a working member of one of the sub-committees

If you are interested in working on these initiatives, please send your name, contact information, sub-committee preference and CV to education@lamaze.org.

The Journal of Perinatal Education Book Reviewer

Love to read or watch DVDs? Write your reaction and recommendations to DVDs and books hot off the press? The JPE Media Review Coordinator is always looking for fresh reviewers. Have a new resource that you think should be reviewed? Forward it! You can earn alternate contact hours by completing published reviews for JPE. Send your favorite topic and/or areas of expertise to Teri Shilling at teri@passionforbirth.com.