Committees – Wisconsin Breastfeeding Coalition

Please get involved in our WBC Committees!

Standing – Local Connections Committee

Maintain local coalition directory and map
Develop mechanism for easy sharing and discussion between locals
Facilitate connections between similar communities (e.g., size, geography, rural/urban, capacity, history, interests)
Support communities interested in starting a coalition

Standing – Event Committee

Annual Summit
- Plan agenda and identify speakers (with input from Executive Committee)
- Manage facility logistics
- Registration
Local Coalition Awards Program (frequency/structure TBD)
Seek sponsors or other funding sources
Other events as needed

Standing – Worksite Committee

Review existing activities and resources being used around the state for worksite lactation support (by LHDs, tribes, coalitions, and others)
Gather input from local communities on needs/interests for better statewide support
Determine how to best enhance statewide efforts and develop appropriate strategies (e.g., Wisconsin toolkit, state recognition program, media campaign)
Outreach to potential partners and other organizations with similar interests to develop relationships and explore collaborative opportunities
Collaborate with State MCH Program to recruit more local health departments and tribal agencies to choose worksite breastfeeding support as their MCH objective and offer support/technical assistance as needed

Other committees for consideration (with sufficient leadership, interest, and capacity)