The coalition is making the transition from an informal to a
more formalized structure through the development of bylaws and eventual
non-profit status.The coalition shall
function under the following interim Committee Structure until such time as the
by-laws have been developed and ratified by the membership:
The current Steering Committee functions as the Executive Committee. The Steering/Executive
Committee meets via conference and provides strategic direction to the coalition and
committees. The committee serves as the liaison to and holds quarterly calls
with CDC. The committee is also
responsible for seeking funding to realize the goals of the coalition.
The Advocacy
Committee focus is primarily on promoting funding for and the sustainability
and expansion of the REACH programs. Committee members are organized to
engage in a number of activities to advocate for continued support and growth
of the REACH program through the development of a working relationship with and
the ongoing education of elected representatives and policy makers. The committee is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the coalition's support
for federal policy to eliminate health disparities. It shall also work with public and elected
officials to incorporate the principles of the NRC in public policy. This
committee will support and advance the policy platform of the National Health Equity Coalition and one or more of
the current minority health bills. The Advocacy Committee will continue to
meet the first Thursday of every month from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern). This committee would be open to all REACH
2010/US grantees and other national partners.
The Communications
Committee is responsible for developing the website, pulling together a
bi-monthly or quarterly newsletter, outreaching to new REACH members and other
key partners over time. The committee
also oversees the development and maintenance of a mentoring system for new
coalition members, organizing and maintaining a membership directory on the
website., etc.