Purpose of the United States Forum

It is important that all U.S. members become active and involved in the efforts of the U.S. Forum.  Each Society member in the United States is a member of the U.S. Forum at chapter and state levels and when attending regional conferences and International Conventions.  The four forums (Canadian, European, Latin American, and the United States) are included in the International structure to address the unique needs, through member participation, of the four Society areas.   The activities of the United States Forum have developed into meaningful efforts in many states.  Member participation, interest, enthusiasm and action have been hallmarks of the Forum since its inception. 

The U.S. Forum was established to enable the United States members to identify and select major educational issues upon which official U.S. Forum action could be taken.  At the national, regional, state, and chapter levels, it serves as a viable vehicle through which members may participate in efforts to make the purposes of the Society come to fruition through action.

Mission Statement of the United States Forum

The United States Forum seeks to serve the interests of members which reflect the purposes and mission of the Society.  Emphasis is on sharing information and ideas which explore solutions to common problems.

Definition of Forum

An assembly for the open discussion of current questions.  This method should not be regarded as a question and answer session, but rather a time for the audience to comment, raise and discuss issues and to offer information.  It enables the audience to express its ideas and opinions, thus continuously redirecting the discussion by the leaders to include the most relevant and expressed needs and interests of the group in its action planning.

Advocacy Statement

The U.S. Forum is dedicated to being an advocate for women, children, and education by implementing actions which enable change and improvement in social institutions, systems, legislation, and practices that impose hardships or impacts negatively on individuals, groups or families.