The Blue Ribbon Task Force was created to take part in a state-wide effort to raise community awareness of the issue of child abuse. It will handle the administrative chores of raising funds for this effort, of handling merchandise associated with this campaign, and of gathering volunteers to help with the distribution of information and goods.

Structure and Procedures:

a) The Blue Ribbon Task Force will function independently of other Committees and will report directly to the Executive Committee.

b) The Chair of the Blue Ribbon Task Force will be selected at the beginning of the fiscal year and will also be a member of the Training and Public Awareness Committee.

c) It is expected that the Blue Ribbon Task Force and the Public Awareness Committee will work closely to coordinate activities.

d) The Committee may share its responsibilities with one or more event producers or coordinators who are contracted through an open bid process leading to a service agreement.