Mission
The mission of the Kern Association for the Education of Young Children is to provide a professional membership organization committed to promotion for young children and their families.

Have you thought about getting more involved with Kern AEYC?

Elections will be held this spring for the offices of
Vice President/Membership and Treasurer.
The terms will run from July 2009-June 2011.

If you are interested in serving with a dynamic board of
child development advocates, contact Jo'L Jackson at 661-636-4551
to discuss the ballot process.

Office: Treasurer
Term of Office: 2 years

Purpose: Maintain financial integrity of Affiliate Group. Some of the key responsibilities include; serving as financial officer of the organization and as chair of the finance committee, maintaining all bank accounts, accounts receivable and payable and any necessary financial reports, and works with President to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the Board at each Board meeting. In addition, the Treasurer prepares the annual financial review and answers board members' questions about the review, ensures development and Board review of financial policies and procedures, monitors the receipt of all money due to and held by the organization, and files any Federal or State Tax reports that are required.

Office: Vice President / Membership
Term of Office: 2 years

Purpose: Assists President in carrying out management and policy making. Acts as chair of membership committee. Some of the key responsibilities include; participates in carrying out Board management and policy making, presides at all Board meetings in the absence of President and President-Elect, serves as Membership Chairperson with the charge to recruit and maintain an active and inclusive membership, support Affiliate Group development, and perform other duties upon request of the President.

Qualifications for both positions include, but are not limited to:

• A member of Kern AEYC
  
• A commitment to Kern AEYC and its values; an understanding of Kern AEYC's objectives, organization and services
• Ability to understand concepts and articulate ideas
  
• Successful Kern AEYC committee experience