ICA is effective because its members are actively involved. 
Our mission is to enlighten, educate, serve, and support.  

AWARDS

The Awards Committee co-chaired by Laura Bruess and Sarabeth Schurr, honors individuals and/or groups who have made significant contributions in corrections as well as memorials for corrections personnel that have passed away.   Award recipients are announced during the Spring Conference.   More . . .

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CEU's

 

This committee, chaired by Alicia Caes, handles the organization, certification and distribution of certificates of credits as they are earned at trainings and conferences.

CONFERENCES
ICA has a Spring and Fall Conference each year.  Each conference is planned by its own committee, headed by a chairperson(s).  The conference has many sub-committees, the largest committees in ICA.   Conference chairs are selected by the ICA President.

NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS

 

This committee, co-chaired by LeAnn DeBord and Whitney Mann, solicits nominations for the annual ICA board election and ensures that the annual election of officers is conducted fairly, efficiently, and with integrity. The committee develops a voting package; ensures that the membership receives the package in a timely fashion, and ensures that the membership has had the opportunity to cast ballots at the annual Spring Conference, where the election results are announced.


LEGISLATIVE

 

The Legislative Committee, chaired by Casey Orwig and Chad Mackie, is responsible for the articulation of the Association's views on issues that relate to the state's legislative process. These issues may urge additions to the Code, amendment of existing law, elimination of undesirable or counter productive statutes, or encourage new concepts or directions for Iowa's criminal justice system. This committee monitors the progress of ICA legislative packages and other criminal justice issues through the legislative session; makes presentation to legislative committees as requested, and works with the Department of Corrections to develop the annual ICA Legislative Event and other correctional policy conferences.

 

MEMBERSHIP
This committee, co-chaired by Jason Hute and Amanda Nesvik, solicits members for the Association; maintains a list of past and present members; forwards memberships material to new members and notifies members prior to the expiration of their annual membership.  More . . . here

MERCHANDISE

 

Shane Bailey and Lashanta Boyce are the co-chairs for this committee responsible for the design and merchandising of ICA apparel and more! Watch for announcements for pre-conference merchandise sales and look for the merchandise table at each conference!
MULTI-CULTURAL AWARENESS


The Multi-Cultural Committee, co-chaired by Noel Rix and Lucas Sulentic, responds to the recognized needs within corrections by educating personnel on the unique problems faced by persons of diverse cultures within the Iowa Corrections System. The Committee's intent is to provide input and training to remedy existing or past discriminatory practices and to prevent future discrimination for Iowa corrections employees and clients.  This committee promotes cultural diversity training and provides speakers to the ICA Conferences.  Meetings are designed for networking and educational purposesLibrary

NOMINATIONS
ICA recently combined the nominations committee with the elections committee.


PUBLICITY

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Co-chaired by Melissa O'Brien and Hunter Moore, this committee's principle role is to increase the name recognition of ICA.  It engages in activities that allow the organization to further promote itself, and ICA's purpose and goals.  The committee is also used to assist other ICA committees in an auxiliary fashion.

REGISTRATION
     
 
Co-chaired by Julie Vantiger-Hicks and Joel Storm, this committee is responsible for on-site and pre-registration for ICA Conferences and collects monies.  At the end of the conference, the committee distributes copies of registration/membership to appropriate resources.

TRAINING AND WORKSHOP


This committee, chaired by Jessica Tometich,  assesses training needs and solicits ideas from the staff of Iowa's correctional institutions, judicial districts, and the Department of Corrections to organize relevant and needed training for ICA members, correctional employees and associated professionals. 

VENDOR



The Vendor Committee, co-chaired by Casey Orwig and Teneil Jones, meets with our current and potential business partners (through local and national contacts)  to bring their important product information to Iowa.    

WEBSITE


The website is an avenue of communication and publicity.  The website chair is Jason Hute. Contributions from all committees allow the membership to stay informed on activities/events. 

WOMEN IN CORRECTIONS


Co-chaired by Cari Hill and Julie Brandt, this committee promotes professional growth for women in Corrections through communication and networking.  It deals with issues that women face daily.  This committee encourages active involvement in legislative as well as political issues concerning women in the criminal justice system.  Meetings include training sessions designed to enhance self growth as well as provide educational resources.


Committee

ICA Board Liaison

Awards/Memorials

Tenette Carlson

CEU’s

Ashley Lappe

Nominations/Elections

Tenette Carlson

Legislative

Mike Heinricy

Membership

Janet Barrett

Merchandise

Ashley Lappe

Multi-Cultural

Amanda Stewart

Publicity

Jill Benz

Registration

Mike Heinricy

Training and Workshops

Sarabeth Schurr

Vendors

Matt Miller

Website

Janet Barrett

Women in Corrections

Amber Connolly

 

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