FELMERS O. CHANEY ADVOCACY BOARD
Members of the Felmers Chaney Advocacy Board
"When the prison gates slam behind an inmate, he does not lose his human quality; his mind does not become closed to ideas; his intellect does not cease to feed on a free and open interchange of opinions; his yearning for self-respect does not end; nor is his quest for self-realization concluded. If anything, the needs for identity and self-respect are more compelling in the dehumanizing prison environment. Whether an O. Henry writing his short stories in a jail cell or a frightened young inmate writing his family, a prisoner needs a medium for self-expression. It is the role of the First Amendment and this Court to protect those precious personal rights by which we satisfy such basic yearnings of the human spirit." - Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall, concurring opinion in Procurnier v Martinez 416 U.S. 396 (1974).
OUR PURPOSE, GOALS & MISSION
FCAB is dedicated to advocating in behalf of reducing recidivism, enhancing re-integration, and to lowering state budget costs due to incarceration. Additionally, it is dedicated to disseminating to the lay public and to decision-makers pertinent information that can assist in achieving those goals, and it serves as a contact point with the community at large to share information and respond to issues that are brought to the board's attention.
Mission Management. FCAB shall achieve its goals by maintaining a continual awareness of the conditions, needs, and concerns of the broader Milwaukee Metropolitan Community; and by the coordination of its activities, within a framework of collaboration with affiliated and selected other organizations and with community groups having a similar purpose. All of FCAB's activities shall be conducted in a manner consistent with, and in compliance with, the purpose, objectives, and limitations as set forth in the by-laws.
As of March 3, 2015, the Felmers O. Chaney Advocacy Board (FCAB) is an independent body and is not affiliated with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections or any other governmental body or institution. FCAB is an advocacy board comprised of private citizens guided by a shared concern for social justice, corrections policy, and the successful re-entry of former inmates as they return to their communities. All documents on this site pre-dating March 3, 2015 are historical and in reference to FCAB’s prior incarnation as a Wisconsin Department of Corrections affiliated citizens advisory board.
Click on the History tab for a chronology of the evolution of the Board.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Executive Committee
DR. R.L. MCNEELY, ESQUIRE
Chairman
Standing Members
CINDY WILLIAMS
Associate Members
DR. DAN BLINKA, ESQUIRE
Tel: (414) 442-3775
Fax: (262) 255-4019
Affiliate Member:
Sherman Park Community
Association (SPCA)
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Atty. Larry R. Cote
ANGELA TURNER
Hon. Lindsey Draper
Mary Ann Hack
James Hall, Esq.
Edith Hudson
Kay Koneazny
Dr. Thomas LeBel
David McGinnis
HONORABLE KRISTY YANG
Dr. Dan Blinka, Esq.
Eduardo Borda, Esq.
Hon. Jonathan Brostoff, Esq.
Hon. Christopher Dee, Esq.
Danielle Shelton, Esq.
Angela Turner
Hon. Kristy Yang, Esq.
Atty. Reyna Morales
Karen Royster
Dr. Sharon F. Skinner
Dr. Stan Stojkovic
Atty. Tearman Spencer
Wendy Volz-Daniels
Cindy Williams
Georgette Williams
1st Secretary
Rev. Joseph Ellwanger
2nd Secretary
In Memory Of: Felmers O. Chaney (1918-2012)
Atty. Barbara Becker
Rev. Joseph Ellwanger
Atty. Larry R. Cote
1st Vice-Chairman
Holly Ryan
2nd Vice-Chairman
Atty. Barbara Becker
1st Treasurer
Sharon F. Skinner
2nd Treasurer
Prison Initiative
Task Force
Robert Smith
Sharon Skinner
R.L. McNeely
Assist in execution;
fundraising
Technology Committee
Sharon Skinner
Stan Stojkovic
Barbara Becker
Keep FCAB Website Current
Cite and Release
Vacant
Explore Cite-and-Release Issues; Disseminate Information
Cite and release refers to citing folks for minor offenses like shoplifting which, if they are detained and/or incarcerated, instead, frequently leads to folks losing their jobs, employment, and to problems in Children’s Court
FCAB Committees
2020
Secretary Meeting
Committee
Larry Coté
Rev. Joe Ellwanger
Tom LeBel
Dave McGinnis
R.L. McNeely
Stan Stojkovic
Holly Ryan (OCLP)
Wendy Volz-Daniels
Meet with DOC
Secretary on quarterly basis.
Present FCAB’s
Recommendations to Secretary
Oversight Boards
Wendy Volz-Daniels
Kay Koneazny
Mary Ann Hack
Dave McGinnis
Rev J. Ellwanger
Tom LeBel
Larry Coté
Gretchen Schuldt (Turners)
Explore Issues; Disseminate Info; Promote legislation
Explore Oversight
Police Oversight
Vacant
Revocations
Committee
Rev. Joe Ellwanger
Tom LeBel
Larry Coté
Publicize
How to Reduce
Unneccesary Revocations
Promote probation to be used more frequently as alternative to imprisonment; reform victimless revocations; modify earned release standards; give technical parole violators punishments other than prison.
Disseminate information vis op-ed pieces, letters to the editor, advertised panel discussions, radio and T.V. appearances, town hall meetings, etc.
Cheers/Sunshine
Committee
Cindy Williams
Acknowledge via Flowers, etc., Those Experiencing Duress
Book Club
Mary Ann Hack
Wendy Volz-Daniels
Georgette Williams
Tom LeBel
Sharon Skinner
Read Pertinent Books; Educate FCAB; Promote Get-to-Know Each Other Readings/Socials
Rep Goyke Liaison
Wendy Volz-Daniels
Reyna Morales
FCAB Interface w/ Rep. Goyke’s Office
Publicize facts as disclosed in Goyke’s presentation both countywide and statewide via pamphlet; work in conjunction w/ Goyke’s office on other projects such as a webpage w/ everyone’s web sites and basic in
Contributions Committee
Sharon Skinner
Barbara Becker
Mary Ann Hack
Committee to Regularize Contributions to FCAB’s Treasury for Website & Other Expenses as They Emerge
Re-Entry Committee
Vacant
Nominations Committee
Barbara Becker
James Hall
Solicit New Members Per Needs of Board
Milwaukee Turners Liaison
Holly Ryan
Interface with Milwaukee Turners
Create anti-mass incarceration alliance w/ other organizations; Reduce prison population by ½ in 10 years; put on book events w/ nationally recognized speakers
Orientation Committee
Barbara Becker
Cindy Williams
Prepare “Reasons to Join FCAB” Document and any other Orientation Materials
Members. FCAB members shall serve as voting members of FCAB; serve on committees as appointed; have ad hoc and other duties that assist FCAB in achieving its objectives; and be expected to attend all FCAB meetings. All FCAB voting members shall serve FCAB in their individual capacities: No voting members serve FCAB in their professional capacities.
The principal officers of the Board shall be a chairman, 1st vice-chairman, 2nd vice-chairman, 1st secretary, 2nd secretary, and treasurer. The Board may have other officers or assistant officers as the Board may from time to time elect. Any two or more of said offices may be held by the same person, except that the offices of chairman, 1st vice-chairman, and 2nd vice-chairman, may not be held by the same person, the offices of chairman, 1st and 2nd secretary, may not be held jointly, and the treasurer may not simultaneously hold the office of chairman.
Associate Members. FCAB associate members shall be non-voting members of FCAB who are expected to assist FCAB from time to time on a pro tempore basis to achieve FCAB's purpose and goals as same are identified herein in Section 2.01. Associate members are eligible to serve on committees as appointed, but are not expected to attend all meetings of the Board. Associate members are expected to be opinion leaders, either lay or professional, such as community advocates, religious leaders, politicians, or others possessing special expertise or organizational affiliations useful to the accomplishment of FCAB's purpose and goals, such as, but not limited to, research social scientists, foundation officials, professional fundraisers, and grant persons. Associate members are not required to reside within Milwaukee’s PMSA. Associate members may be removed from FCAB by a simple majority vote.
CONTACT US
OUR ADDRESS
Felmers O. Chaney Advocacy Board (FCAB)
6373 N. 106th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Tel: (414) 442-3775
