Welcome to the Central Missouri Arthritis Advisory Committee (CMAAC) information page!
Meeting Schedule:
- 10/07/11, 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm, University Place Apartments, Columbia
- 04/20/12, 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm, University Place Apartments, Columbia
Previous Meetings:
The committee serves as the primary advisory team for the Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center. Working with the goals of CEMRAC, the primary purpose of the committee is to advise and guide staff regarding programming and services provided in the 24 county service area.
CEMRAC is one of seven regional arthritis centers through the Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program. This state-wide network has been providing arthritis information and support in Missouri since 1985. Our mission is to reduce the burden of rheumatic disease by promoting optimal health and quality of life through prevention, early intervention, education, service and collaboration. This is accomplished by partnering with organizations and volunteers to provide arthritis and chronic disease self-management programs and physical acitivity classes.
The committee is looking for individuals who are committed to attend meetings, have an interest in improving lives of persons with arthritis and chronic diseases, and have an understanding of our community and it's needs. This is a volunteer committement that meets two hours, two times per year.
Your participation would be beneficial to the growth and success of the program. If you are interested in serving, please contact Amber Phelps at 573-882-8097 or phelpsam@missouri.edu.
Membership Expectations and Responsibilities
- Know the mission, purpose, policies, projects and services of CEMRAC.
- Actively participate and attend all meetings, conference calls and through various correspondence methods.
- Comply with conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.
- Suggest possible nominees to the committee who you believe will make signicant contributions to the work of the committee and organization.
- Mentor new committee members.
- Review the agenda and supporting materials prior to committee meetings.
- Suggest agenda items periodically for committee meetings to ensure that significant matters are addressed.
- Utilize available technology or alternate formats to complete assignments and communicate with other committee members, program staff and partners.
- Offer to take on special assignments and serve in leadership positions.
- Assist in the writing and implementation of the program work plan.
- Be timely and follow through on assignments.
- Inform others about the organization and programs by advocating for arthritis and chronic disease on the local, regional and state level.
Advisory Committee Responsibilities
- Strengthen strategies to improve programs and services through guidance and advice.
- Assist in reviewing current and future CEMRAC activities.
- Meet biannually and at other times as called by CEMRAC's program coordinator.
- Orient new members in conjunction with CEMRAC staff.
- Enhance the program and organization's public standing.
- Identify community and financial resources needed for implementation of the mission.
- Assist in identifying problems, needs or issues CEMRAC should address.
- Assist in promoting and implementing public awareness and increasing knowledge regarding arthritis, related conditions and other chronic conditions.
- Promote arthritis research in Missouri.
- Provide information regarding arthritis and osteoporosis to members of the General Assembly, state and local agencies and other interested individuals.
- Serve as an advocate for people with arthritis, related conditions and chronic diseases and their families.
- Establish support committees, as necessary, to assist CEMRAC in implementing strategies, and accomplish health objectives and goals for people of Missouri.
