The Ohio Council on Family Relations (OHCFR) has reviewed its By-laws and is asking its members to vote on the recommended changes. If you live in Ohio and are a member of the National Council on Family Relations, you are a member of OHCFR.
The ballot contains only the article/section where changes are being recommended. The changes involve proposed deletions and additions (as noted below and on the ballot).
Please vote by May 26th 2023. These proposed changes will be effective if two-thirds of the voting members approve the changes.
OHCFR is pleased to announce their first webinar of the year!
Description: We are excited to welcome “back” Rachel Arocho to Ohio through this webinar. Previously, she served on the OHCFR board before moving to her current position. Arocho, Julie Nelson, Kaicee Beal Postler, and Traci Day will share about The Stronger Families Project, a FLE (Family Life Education) community program taught by university interns and supervised by faculty and staff. The webinar will include an overview of The Stronger Families Project, how it is implemented and linked to an internship program, and ideas to adopt and adapt it in other academic settings.
Who should attend: Professionals who interact with families, teach content related to characteristics of healthy functioning, instructors of Family Life Education courses or internships, as well as students are welcome to attend this free webinar.
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Time: 12-1pm, Eastern Standard Time
Title: The Stronger Families Project: A FLE community program
Presented by: Julie K. Nelson, MA, CFLE, SFHEA, Assistant Professor of Family Science, Utah Valley University, Rachel Arocho, PhD, CFLE, FHEA, Assistant Professor of Family Science, Utah Valley University, Kaicee Beal Postler, PhD, Assistant Professor of Family Science, Utah Valley University, and Traci Day, BS, CFLE-P, Program Coordinator for the Utah Valley University Stronger Families Project.
1 CEU hour is being credited by the National Council on Family Relations. The webinar will cover content areas of Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts, Internal Dynamics of Families, Interpersonal Relationships, Parent Education and Guidance, and Family Life Education Methodology.
Hosted by: Ohio Council on Family Relations, state affiliate of the National Council on Family Relations
Sign up by clicking here:bit.ly/SFP_OHCFR OR by using this QR code –
It’s OHCFR election season! It is the goal of OHCFR to have a diverse Advisory Board that represents professionals in a variety of family-serving capacities. Serving on the OHCFR Advisory Board is a unique opportunity to collaborate with family scientists and practitioners across the state, promote the field of family science and extend the reach of NCFR for Ohioans. Sound Interesting? Know someone who would be interested in one of the positions? Here’s your chance to get involved!
The call for nominations is for several advisory board positions that will be open beginning in January 2022. All persons desiring to become part of the Advisory Board must live in Ohio and be or become members of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). The positions, their respective terms of office, and duties follow:
Secretary-Treasurer: Term of office: January 2022-December 2023 (2-year term)
When necessary, updating the OHCFR checking account paperwork regarding persons authorized to write checks and bank branch.
Preserving records of minutes of annual OHCFR meetings and/or Advisory Board meetings as well as all receipts and paid bill disbursements.
Being responsible for Advisory Board correspondence and submission of the financial part of the annual report.
Keeping a list of current membership in OHCFR
Paying all bills authorized by the president as well as keeping receipts.
Arranging annually for the audit of financial records
2 Student MembersPositions: Term of Office: Jan. 1, 2022- Dec. 2023 (2-year term)
*Student members may be undergraduate or graduate students who have student status at the time of their election to the board.
Works with Advisory Board to address the needs & interests of student members
Helps recruit students to the organization
Advisory Board members are expected to attend 50% of the scheduled meetings, typically two in-person all-day meetings in June/July and December and two 1.5-2 hour phone conferences in spring and fall. In addition, advisory board members are expected to perform responsibilities that comply with the objectives of OHCFR/NCFR.
Nominations will be open from now until September 24, 2021. Election ballots will be emailed to OHCFR members in mid to late October. Please email nominations and contact information for the nominee to [email protected]
Voting is now open for the following Ohio Council of Family Relations Advisory Board positions – Professional (1), Student Representative (1), New Professional(1), and President-Elect.
Voting will be open from Monday, November 9th – Friday, November 20th 2020. Please take the time to read through the nominee’s qualifications (see bios below) before casting your vote!
After reading the bios below, click HERE to cast your vote!
PROFESSIONAL:
Anita Armstrong
Anita works for the Ohio Department of Education in the Office for Early Learning and School Readiness where she serves as the Head Start State Collaboration Director. In this role she facilitates coordination and collaboration among the federal, state and local entities that serve Ohio’s most vulnerable children and their families. Her passion for education, families, and children has been expressed throughout her career in direct service and leadership roles within various government, non-profit, and school-based settings. Anita is a Licensed Social Worker with a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She is currently a doctoral candidate in the Interdisciplinary Leadership program at Creighton University. For the past year, Anita has served as a Professional Representative on the board of the Ohio Council of Family Relations. She is excited about the organization’s strategic plan and efforts to elevate the role of Family Life Education professionals in Ohio. Anita is seeking re-election for a three-year term so that she can continue to serve and help accomplish the goals of OHCFR.
Richard Glotzer
I am an NCFR member and have had a CFLE credential since 1997. I currently sit on the CFLE National Exam Committee and have written book reviews and book chapters for NCFR.
Until July I was Professor of Social Work at the University of Akron but was “laid off” under the guise of the COVID emergency. I now have more time than previously although I continue to do research, write and publish.
Jason King
I have a bachelor’s degree in Counseling from Grace College and a Master’s Degree of Social Work from The Ohio State University with an emphasis on substance use and mental health.
Currently I am the Director of Council for Union County Families and oversee family programming implementing the High-Fidelity Wraparound Process on a continuum of services serving about 80 at-risk youth and families annually. I guide family-level decision making, oversee family support grants, assist in the evaluation of a governance grant, and use local data to shape practice in Union County. I work part-time as a therapist under the supervision of a local private practice focused on trauma-based therapy models and Body, Mind, Spirit integration. Prior to this role I worked for Child Protective Services with an emphasis on families impacted by severe substance use disorders, poverty, and mental health diagnoses.
I currently serve on the Union County Drug Free Coalition, administer a nine-county wraparound collaborative, sit on the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity committee for the Ohio Family and Children First Coordinator’s Association, run local Council meetings, sit on a SAMHSA grant governance board, am a Union County Big Brothers/Big Sisters Advisory Board member, and Bridges Community Action Partnership Board member.
My experience and knowledge of the impact of generational, developmental trauma and impact of systems stress and secondary trauma on families will be valuable as a OHCFR advisory board member. My strengths-based, multi-disciplinary approach and commitment to family models of social work aligns with the OHCFR mission.
Kathryn Tummino
I am interested in becoming an Advisory Board Member of OHCFR because I care very much about promoting positive outcomes for kids and families both as a professional and as a parent. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy from Bowling Green State University in 2008. Shortly thereafter I began my career in substance abuse prevention and earned the certification of Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS). I served as a direct service provider and supervisor of prevention services for a community mental health agency for more than a decade. My work in this role provided me with an opportunity to develop content for the PAXIS Institute, with whom I am presently employed. As such, I am a co-author of PAX Tools, which is a recognized promising practice.
I believe I can offer many strengths to the OHCFR Advisory Board. As a Certified Prevention Specialist, I have knowledge and expertise to share with regard to the environmental conditions affecting Ohio’s youth and families and best practices for improving outcomes for persons across all ages. I am familiar with best practices for service identification and delivery such as community assessment, capacity development, planning and implementation, and evaluation. I have worked in and with systems of care and feel as though I can offer a unique and beneficial perspective to this valuable group of professionals who serve kids and families across Ohio.
NEW PROFESSIONAL:
Katherine Fonovic I graduated in May 2020 from Kent State University; Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Case Management and a minor in Criminology and Justice studies. GPA of 3.511. During college I gained insight and experience assisting a variety of customers while working at grocery and local retail stores. I interned at the Freedom House where I gained personal and professional skills while handling individuals in crisis. I have a strong interest in supporting healthy family dynamics. I look forward to attending graduate school to earn a Master’s in Social Work. Strengths to bring to the OHCFR board – I strive to be inclusionary and an active listener. I am organized and interested in sharing all my resources. I am personable, relatable, and dedicated to this field.
Jonathan Whetsell: I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Case Management and a Minor in Psychology from Kent State University. I graduated in 2018 with a 3.4 overall GPA. My professional experience is both broad and focused. I have worked in several disciplines in the Human Services field since 2009, all of which represent a unique family experience. I began my professional career in 2009 working with adults with Developmental Disabilities in residential settings as a direct care provider. That led me to working in vocational and supportive services for the same population as a Job Coach and Administrative Assistant. Since then, I have had two Case Management internships at two different homeless shelters. Freedom house, a shelter for military veterans and Safer Futures, a shelter for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. While finishing my degree, I found my current position as a Service Coordinator and Mentor for at risk youth in portage county with Family and Community Services, in conjunction with Ohio Means Jobs. In this role, I support youth participants in becoming more successful and employable as they navigate the difficult transition from adolescent to adulthood. As well as provide secondary Case Management. Lastly, I have started to become more involved in our election process and have been volunteering for the Board of Elections as a Poll Worker since the 2019 Election. Strengths I would bring to OHCFR Advisory Board – The combination of my education and professional experience have allowed me to understand that no two families are alike. Additionally, I bring with me over a decade of experience serving individuals while understanding that they are a part of some family system. Over time I have learned to appreciate and respect the differences between families and understand that means every family requires a unique approach to their support. I have many ideas and still much to learn but I bring with me a positive approach and a willingness to do all I can to help. I believe in addition to my education and professional experience, that my personal experience has given me a unique perspective. Having overcome my own childhood trauma and have used my resiliency as an opportunity to give back to my community and help others overcome situations like my own. Also, having been a caregiver for a family member from 2015-2018, I understand well the strain that illness or disability can add to a family.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:
Maddie Bland Currently employed as a Rapid Rehousing Leasing Administrator at ICAN Housing and pursuing a Master’s in Human Development & Family Studies from Kent State University. Strengths I can bring to the Ohio Council on Family Relations Advisory Board – I believe that I would make a great addition to the OHCFR because of both my past and current educational experiences. I do have a great understanding of the human population through my bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Life Education. I do have a lot of passion for helping individuals and also families. So much that I have gone back to school to complete my Masters in HDFS which I am currently taking classes for. I also think I bring great knowledge to the board. Not only do I come with a background directed towards Human Development as well as Family Life Education, I also am well experienced with a unique population in which I serve, being the homeless. I have been with ICAN Housing for about a year and a half where I have been learning about, dealing with and serving the homeless population. I think having someone on the board who understand this population and who also is passionate about the development of humans, regardless of homeless status or not, would be a great asset. Additional information to share – I believe I would make a great contribution as a member serving on the board. I also think this opportunity would give me great experience as well. I am passionate about working in the helping field but I am also extremely passionate about exploring new opportunities. This opportunity would offer me both of those fulfillments I understand the importance of having a board and also having diversity within the board members. Coming from an employee that works for a nonprofit. I see how impactful board members can be. I bring great support to the advisory board and the board brings great opportunity to me.
President – Elect:
Carmen Irving Carmen Irving is the Product Development Director for the PAXIS Institute. Carmen has her master’s degree in Human Development from Kent State University and is a Certified Family Life Educator and Certified Child and Youth Care Professional. Carmen currently serves as the Past President of the Ohio Council on Family Relations. She has been an OHCFR Advisory Board member since 2011. During Carmen’s tenure on the OHCFR Advisory Board she has led several state and national webinars, conducted face-to-face trainings, and launched a statewide needs assessment. Carmen’s career has been devoted to empowering youth and strengthening families. Throughout Carmen’s career she has implemented evidence-based programs and has co-authored several curricula. Most recently, Carmen has championed PAX throughout the state of Ohio and co-authored the community-companion curriculum, PAX Tools. It is Carmen’s core belief that all children deserve nurturing adults who help support their success and development.
It’s OHCFR election season! It is the goal of OHCFR to have a diverse Advisory Board that represents professionals in a variety of family-serving capacities. Serving on the OHCFR Advisory Board is a unique opportunity to collaborate with family scientists and practitioners across the state, promote the field of family science and extend the reach of NCFR for Ohioans. Sound interesting? Know someone who would be a perfect fit for one of the positions? Here’s your chance to get involved! This election cycle has the following open positions:
President-Elect Term of Office: Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2022 ** MUSThave been a member of the OHCFR Advisory Board for at least one year prior to nomination/election of the office of president-elect. **
Assume the position of President in Jan. 2023 (2year term)
Serves in the President’s absence, incapacitation, or resignation
Serves as program chairman if an annual meeting of the affiliate is held & provides the incoming President-Elect with the annual meeting planning procedure
Assumes other duties as assigned by the President
Becomes Past President in Jan. 2025 (2year term)
Professional & New Professional Term of Office: Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2023 ** New professional is defined as a person who has received their degree in the last five years. **
Serve as contributing members, assuming duties assigned by the president
Student Board Members (2 positions) Term of Office: Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2022 ** Student members may be undergraduate or graduate students and have student status at the time of their election to the board. **
Works with Advisory Board to help address the needs & interests of student members
Helps recruits students to the organization
According to OHCFR Bylaws, board members must be Ohio residents and members of the National Council on Family Relations. Advisory Board members must attend 50% of the scheduled meetings. Within the year, there are two in-person meetings and two conference calls. In addition, Advisory Board members are expected to perform responsibilities that comply with the objectives of OHCFR/NCFR.
PLEASE NOMINATE YOURSELF OR ANOTHER OHCFR MEMBER. You may nominate multiple people. Send your nominations to:
Submissions are due by Friday, October 16, 2020, at 11:59 pm. Nominees will be contacted to notify them of the nomination and to inquire if they are willing to accept and run for the position.
The OHCFR Advisory Board THANKS YOU in advance for nominating yourself or a colleague for one of the vacant positions!
Child Care Associates, Prevention Specialists, Case Managers, Social Workers, Youth Care Providers, Extension Staff, Youth Leaders or Students in a related field – – this is for YOU! OHCFR is excited to partner with the Paxis Institute to offer this FREE online workshop to those in Ohio who are working with and supporting youth and their families!
OBJECTIVES:
Participants will identify how to teach behavior as a skill-set resulting in youth self-regulation.
Participants will be able to describe nine evidence-based Tools and how they overlay with the ten evidence-based Kernels and Cues from PAX GBG. (GBG = good behavior game)
Participants will be able to determine how PAX GBG and PAX Tools support one another as a community-wide, environmental prevention strategy
!!! CFLE continuing education credit APPROVED (2.5 hours). FLE Content Areas include: Parent Education & Guidance, Interpersonal Relationships, Internal Dynamics of Families and Human Growth & Development.
PRESENTERS:
Kathryn Tummino, BA, OCPS, PAX Tools Manger, PAXIS Institute
Carmen Irving, MA, CFLE, Director of Development, PAXIS Institute
Meet Gloria “Glo” Redding. Her passion to connect with families to enrich lives and support the next generation has been evident in her life’s work. In this edition, we highlight her rich history and many contributions to the field.
+ Where did you get your education, and in what field?
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Master of Liberal Studies – Human Ecology Bachelor of Science – Home Economics
+ What was your most favorite or relevant class and why?
Family Systems Theory – I have always been interested in human development interactions and the behaviors within the family unit. I know now that family values play a major role in actions within personal social environments. As a young child, I noticed certain roles and rules within my core family, extended family, and friends that paved the way for expectations and personal life goals.
+ What inspired you to go into the field / what got you into this work?
My family interactions were very interesting, and I always found myself observing and trying to figure out my family dynamics and other human relations.
+ What are your particular interests within this field?
How family values actions are taught and established with the family.
+ How long have you been working with families? In what other family-related positions have you worked?
I have worked with families professionally for over fourth years. I began babysitting but we won’t count that.
GLO: Generating Learning Opportunities, LLC Founder / CEO ● Author Education & Family Life Consultant ● Trainer ● Speaker http://www.glolearning.com
The Ohio Department of Education (retired)
Family and Community Engagement Outreach Administrator
Office of Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
Assistant Director, GEAR UP Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction/Career Technical Education
Middle/High School Transformation Team
Ohio Schools to Watch, Co-Coordinator
Consultant, Career-Technical Education
The Ohio State University
College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Extension Associate, Personnel Unit/Recruitment and Retention
Minority Student Retention Associate
College of Human Ecology, Human Development and Family Science, Adjunct Professor
Young Scholars Program – Academic Affairs Assistant Regional Program Director
Columbus Health Department
Franklin County WIC (Women Infants and Children’s Program)
Nutritionist, Outreach Worker
+ What is your current position? What does your job entail / what are your responsibilities in your role? Who do you generally work with (children, adolescents, adults, families, etc.)? How did you come to be part of this organization?
I am currently the CEO, Founder, Education and Family Life Consultant of GLO: Generating Learning Opportunities. I began this company out of my need to give back to the community. GLO is an expansion of my life commitment to engaging and empowering families, educators, and communities. I provide training, speaking, consulting, coaching, and outreach and program development. This role allows me to contribute my wisdom, knowledge, and passion for family values, academic achievement that can lead to personal success.
My work is with families, educators, and communities with a focus on education/academic achievement, parenting, family life, and personal development. I work with social service agencies, schools, companies, churches groups and individuals serving parents, families, and children. My interactions are with families facing challenges that include, court ordering parenting, divorcing couples, foster parents, single parents, reentry programs and those who just want to gain additional knowledge. My primary clients are women age 18 – 45 who are seeking to enhancement life strategies.
+How did you come to be part of this organization?
I began this company out of my need to give back to the community. I candidly offer perspectives from my professional work experience, education, research, family advocacy, and personal parenting experience.
+ What do you find troubling or frustrating about your position?
I know that we live in a society of injustice and inequality towards those in need. Many individuals did not have the opportunity to establish basic family values, which simply means that life will be more challenging without a good foundation from which to build.
I could be more empowered with additional staff, resources, partnerships, and sponsors. A college intern would be helpful.
+ Do you have any funny/heartwarming/memorable experiences from your time with this organization that you would like to share?
After each one-on-one or group encounter, I leave inspired that someone has gained knowledge and additional family life skills. I often say that we should not hold people accountable for what they just do not honestly know about family relations and human development.
+ Overall, what has been your best experience(s) working in this field, or what do you feel is the best part of doing what you do?
I am motivated when I am sharing information in a class or workshop and I see that light bulb comes on – that moment when a person gets it. This is a life-changing moment for my clients and rewarding for me.
+ Overall, what has been your biggest accomplishment?
Completing my book – “Generating Learning Opportunities”, even in spite of the many obstacles. It allowed me to reconnect with my clients specially and use my experience to encourage them to push on toward their goals.
Ohio State University – The Young Scholars Programming (1988) – this leadership experience allowed me the opportunity to lead our new team. We implemented programs to increase enrollment of minority college-eligible students in ten cities across Ohio. This included managing program design, administration framework, budget, staffing, and policy development. The program included academics, internships, parent programming, mentor for each student, and community volunteer programs. These efforts grew statewide student enrollment from 200 to 2,000 students resulting in increased high school graduation and college enrollment.
+ What do you still hope to accomplish with your work?
I would like to connect with more parents who have responsibility for our precious next generation. The rules have changed, and we have to get the word out to them.
+ If you could do your “dream job” in the field, what would that look like?
I’m doing it now, but it would be enhanced to touch the lives of more people.
+ Do you have a mentor or was there someone who really helped you out in this field? What was it that they offered to you?
Dr. Barbara Newman, my former advisor, and professor of Human Development in Human Development and Family Science at The Ohio State University and Professor Emeritus, Department of Human Development
and Family Studies, University of Rhode Island
Upon entering The Ohio State University, she recognized that neither of my parents graduated from high school and sensed that I would need support. She mentored and advised throughout undergrad and informed me that I was going to go on to graduate school. She provided guidance and support to not only me but many students over the years.
+ What advice would you give to a student considering going into the Family Science major?
Have a real passion and patience for family dynamics and interactions. Be focused on how you can help through personal interactions, research or administration.
+ What advice would you give to a new generation of graduates going into the field?
The same as above in addition to knowing that you may start out embedded with assessing needs, and maybe even walking with families through life-changing processes. You have to be passionate, a diverse thinker and understand resource management.
+ What is a “must-read” book for those interested in Family Science?
Generating Learning Opportunities by Gloria Redding – it provides an insight into a real-life situation with ideas and solutions.
+ What is your most used or go-to Family Science resource?
Google with an open mind – for any and every subject
+ To what professional organizations do you belong?
National Council of Family Relations (NCFR) – Emeritus Member
Central Ohio Parent Leadership Training Institute (COPLTI)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (DST)
National Society for Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ)
Dive Movement
+ What do you like to do in your free time?
bible study, traveling, reading, sewing, home decorating, healthy cooking
+ How do you practice self-care? What is your favorite way to de-stress?
exercise (walking and Zumba), music, time with family and friends
+ What do you do to effectively balance your work and family?
Ongoing I attempt to create a spiritually, mentally, and physically balanced life.
+ Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself, your work, or your family?
My book, experience, research, career, life, and living demonstrates the power of good, strong, family values.
GENERATING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Family Values with Actions That Lead to Academic Achievement
Family Values Lead to Academic Achievement
Respect
Dependability
Responsibility
Self-Sufficiency
Assertiveness
Strong Work Ethic
Actions That Support Academic Achievement
Love
Open Communication
High Expectations
Parental Involvement
Daily Homework
I strongly believe that OSU Family Science, Education, and other higher education social sciences could provide a great service to research ways to engage in the healing of our families in our communities,
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Voting is now open for the following Ohio Council of Family Relations Advisory Board positions – Professional Member (2), Student Representative (1), and Secretary-Treasurer (1). Voting will be open from Oct. 21 – Nov. 1, 2019. Please take the time to read through the nominee’s qualifications (see bios below) before casting your vote!
Professional Board Member #1 (January 2020 – December 2020)
Anita Armstrong – Ohio Department of Education: She serves as the Head Start Collaboration Director for the State of Ohio, where her role is to facilitate and enhance coordination and collaboration among the federal, state and local entities that serve Ohio’s most vulnerable children and their families. Her passion for education, families, and children has been expressed throughout her career in direct service and leadership roles within various government, non-profit, and school-based settings. Anita is a Licensed Social Worker with a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She is currently a doctoral candidate in the Interdisciplinary Leadership program at Creighton University.
Professional Board Member #2 (January 2020 – December 2022)
Stephanie Blessing, M.Ed. – Bowling Green State University: An associate teaching professor in the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) program at Bowling Green State University. In addition, Stephanie serves as the HDFS internship coordinator and specializes in developing strong university-community partnerships. Stephanie spent seven years in the field providing intervention services for young children with disabilities and supporting diverse families in Lucas County.
Anita Armstrong – Ohio Department of Education: She serves as the Head Start Collaboration Director for the State of Ohio, where her role is to facilitate and enhance coordination and collaboration among the federal, state and local entities that serve Ohio’s most vulnerable children and their families. Her passion for education, families, and children has been expressed throughout her career in direct service and leadership roles within various government, non-profit, and school-based settings. Anita is a Licensed Social Worker with a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She is currently a doctoral candidate in the Interdisciplinary Leadership program at Creighton University.
Student Board Member (January 2020 – December 2021)
Kayla Bindus – Kent State University: A graduate student studying Human Development and Family Studies. Her current studies are focused on Caregiving Youth, specifically children between the ages of 8-18 who are providing care to family members for any number of reasons. She has a passion for working with children and after graduation hopes to work in a hospital setting with families.
Hannah Harnichar – Kent State University: A junior majoring in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. She is a member of the Honors College and plans to attend graduate school to pursue School Psychology. Originally from the Youngstown area, she would ideally like to work as a school psychologist in local schools whose students are directly affected by the opioid epidemic, poverty, etc.
Ross “Chad” Nunamaker – Wright State University: A PhD candidate, with a concentration in early childhood education, studying how the self-perceptions, beliefs, and practices of early childhood professionals intersect. Chad has had a wide variety of experiences working with children, families, teachers, academics, and researchers with experience as a toddler lead teacher, child development consultant, curriculum director, kindergarten program lead, teacher and parent educator, higher ed faculty member, and researcher among other roles. He is committed to helping teachers and parents of young children learn how to be developmentally supportive and informed on infant, toddler, and early childhood mental health.
Gwendolyn West – Kent State University: Since starting her master’s degree she has worked professionally as a Certified Lactation Counselor, as an activities director for aging adults, in academia as a graduate assistant, as a lead infant teacher, and she had just started her next adventure as a support group facilitator for victims of IPV. Gwendolyn has spent most of her life in HDFS fields and looks forward to facilitating student and professional growth in human science fields. She is especially interested in family education and breaking the stigma of poverty that limits high-quality support for low-resource families. She looks forward to serving the OHCFR community from the newest student members to the highest level professionals, and everybody in between.
Secretary-Treasurer (January 2020 – December 2021)
Patrice Powers-Barker, CFLE – Ohio State University Extension: a Family and Consumer Sciences Educator for Ohio State University Extension in Lucas County (Toledo). She has served as a Professional Board Member for OHCFR and is interested in serving the organization as the Secretary-Treasurer.
It’s OHCFR election season! It is the goal of OHCFR to have a diverse Advisory Board that represents professionals in a variety of family-serving capacities. Serving on the OHCFR Advisory Board is a unique opportunity to collaborate with family scientists and practitioners across the state, promote the field of family science and extend the reach of NCFR for Ohioans. Sound Interesting? Know someone who would be interested in one of the positions? Here’s your chance to get involved! This election cycle has the following open positions:
Secretary-Treasurer (2-year term: Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2021). Responsibilities include • Preserving records of minutes of annual OHCFR meetings and/or Advisory Board meetings. • Being responsible for Advisory Board correspondence and submission of the financial part of the annual report. • Keeping a list of current membership in OHCFR • Paying all bills authorized by the president as well as receipts. • Arranging annually for the audit of financial records
2 Professional Board Members, (one to serve a 3-year term: Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2022 & the second a 1-year Term: Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2020). Responsibilities include • Working with the Advisory Board to address the needs and interests of members • Assuming duties deemed necessary to enhance the board’s goals.
Student Representative (2-year term: Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2021) shall: • Serve as contributing, voting members of OHCFR’s Advisory Board. • Work with the OHCFR Advisory Board to address the needs and interests of student members. • Provide ideas and assistance with recruiting students.
According to OHCFR Bylaws, Board members must be Ohio residents and members of the National Council on Family Relations. Board members must attend 50% of the scheduled meetings. Within the year, there are two in-person meetings and two conference calls.
Please follow the link below to nominate yourself or another OHCFR member. You may fill out this form as many times as necessary if you desire to nominate multiple people. The nominee will be contacted to notify them of the nomination and ask if they are willing to accept the nomination and run for the position. Submissions are due by September 29, 2019, at 11:59 pm to https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvIrkYEtSiH3bSZ. OHCFR members will be asked to vote between October 16 and November 1.
The OHCFR Advisory Board thanks you for nominating yourself or a colleague for one of the vacant positions.
Greetings! Voting has officially opened for the Ohio Council of Family Relations bylaw changes. There are two proposed revisions (explained in detail here). Voting will close on March 18th –please take a minute to cast your vote!
