Batesville, IN – Angie Harmeyer, CEO of the Southeastern Indiana YMCA (SEIYMCA), has been appointed to the Indiana Alliance of YMCA’s Public Policy Committee. This committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs and is responsible for providing a clear strategy for public policy advocacy, organizing advocacy efforts across the state. The Public Policy Committee is comprised of Indiana YMCA Staff from neighborhoods across the state serving 43 corporate YMCAs from across Indiana, as well as the YMCA of Greater Louisville (Kentucky) and YMCA of Greater Michiana (Michigan), both of which have branches in Indiana.
Harmeyer is responsible for monitoring state reports that would affect YMCAs, recommending positions on pertinent bills consistent with the Alliance’s Strategic Plan. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recommending policy or actions for Indiana YMCAs’ public policy advocacy, developing public policy strategy and annual agenda, and coordinating federal recess activities and Indiana Advocacy Week efforts.
This year’s legislative priorities include water safety, addressing the shortages of lifeguards. Additional priorities focus on early childhood care include increasing capacity and access of quality child care, pre-k programs, and out-of-school-time programs. A final priority aims at promoting youth civic education and engagement around the state.
