The Tennessee Jump$tart Coalition has formed the following committees in order to achieve its goals.
Education Committee
Provides leadership for teacher trainings and other educational
initiatives. Also manages other education issues including curriculum
review, etc. Subcommittees: 2010 Teacher Conference - Jane Gault, Carla
Jarrell, Christy Minton & Jackie Morgan; CTE Teacher Training -
Jackie Morgan; College/Young Adult Outreach - Jessica LeVeen-Farr;
National Survey - Dr. Ann Berry & Kristina Canan; State-Level
Research - Maria Edlin & Jason Lowrey
Chairperson: Jackie Morgan
Legislative
Monitors state and national legislation in relation to personal
financial education, and maintains open channels of communication with
lawmakers.
Chairperson: Jim Young
Membership
Handles membership issues including new member recruitment, communication among coalition members, etc.
Chairperson: Joe Menninger
Organization
Maintains organizational structure and monitors progress in relation to
the coalition's strategic plan, including bylaws, officer nominations,
structural changes and Board recommendations.
Chairperson: Cynthia Kinser
Finance
Assigned to the oversight and maintenance of the coalition's funds,
including the annual audit, tax returns, internal reviews and potential
funding opportunities.
Chairperson: Sharon Renfro & Beverly James
Public Relations
Handles
public relations and marketing efforts for the coalition, including
enhancing public awareness, promoting the Coalition and Coalition
events and maintaining publicity communications.
Subcommittees: Advocacy - Kristina Canan; Speakers Bureau - Jane Gault & Patsy Holt;
Newsletter - Jeannette Bennett; Teacher of the Year Awards - Alan Smith
Chairperson: Kristina Canan & Jeannette Bennett
Technology
Utilizes technology to communicate with audiences and maintains the coalition's website.
Subcommittees: Website - Dr. Ann Berry & Kristina Canan; Social Networking - Maria Edlin
Chairperson: Dr. Ann Berry & Kristina Canan