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Utah Marriage Commission Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, January 14th 2021
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
(Held through Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/ona-vvrw-otx)
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Commission Members: Representative Melissa Ballard (Chair), Matthew Townsend (Vice Chair), Nate Bagley (Relationship Researcher and Speaker), Dan Carlson (Associate Professor of Family Studies, UofU), Shawn Christiansen (Dean of College of Education, SUU), Doug LeCheminant (LDS Family Services), Representative Carol Moss, Julie Nelson (Assistant Professor of Family Science, UVU), Dave Schramm (Family Life Extension Specialist, USU), Lola Shipp (Utah State Board of Education), Sen. Todd Weiler, Gerald White
Advising Members: Steve Duncan (BYU Professor), Wallace Goddard (Alan Hawkins (BYU SFL Chair, 2:30-3:00 PM), Mark Jarvis (SLCC Subcontractor) Cassandra Southam (UVU Stronger Families Project Coordinator), Paul Schvanevedt (WSU Subcontractor), Lana Stohl (DHS Deputy Director)
Other Attendees: Naomi Brower (USU Weber Subcontractor), Linda Hudson (SUU Subcontractor), Christina Powell Moton (SUU Subcontractor), Andrea Schmutz (USU Washington Subcontractor),
UMC Staff: Camilla Rees (UMC Staff), Emily Chang (UMC Intern), Miranda Komarek (UMC Intern), Kiersten Wendt (UMC Intern), Tisha White (UMC Intern)
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UMC Chair, Representative Melissa Ballard
Welcome - Introductions
Approve minutes from previous meeting
Commission membership
VOTE: New members - Bill Hulterstrom
VOTE: Extending exception for bylaws
Update on UMC legislative amendments
VOTE: Letter of support from Commission members for legislators
UMC's partnership with USU, 501(c) 3
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VP, USU Extension, Brian Higginbotham
Discuss Commission's goal for the transition
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UMC Vice Chair, Dr. Matthew Townsend
Virtual 'Pre-marriage Boot Camp' in May
Commission members help advertise
Sponsors needed
Want to participate? Contact Nate Bagley
Other upcoming events from universities and relationship educators?
Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Summaries
Resources and Events
Public Relations
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UMC Chair, Rep. Melissa Ballard
Education, School and Universities - Steve Duncan
Interfaith groups
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UMC Staff, Camilla Rees
UMC FY2021 budget update
Social media/website update
Valentine's giveaway/Hashtag initiative
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UMC Chair, Rep. Melissa Ballard
Commission future goals? Questions? Additional Comments?
Adjourn
Next Meeting
Thursday, April 9th, 2021
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
(Held through Google Meets)
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Melanie Reese at mreese@utah.gov.or 801-538-3909.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ELECTRONIC OR TELEPHONIC PARTICIPATION
One or more members of Utah Marriage Commission may participate electronically or telephonically pursuant to UCA 52-4-7.8