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).
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Executive Committee
Standing Members
Associate Members
Affiliate Member:
Sherman Park Community
Association (SPCA)
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​​Mary Ann Hack
James Hall, Esq.
Edith Hudson
Kay Koneazny
Dr. Thomas LeBel
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David McGinnis
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Atty. Reyna Morales
Dr. Dan Blinka, Esq.
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Eduardo Borda, Esq.
Hon. Jonathan Brostoff, Esq.
Hon. Christopher Dee, Esq.
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Danielle Shelton, Esq.
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Angela Turner
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Hon. Kristy Yang, Esq.
Karen Royster
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​Dr. Sharon F. Skinner
Dr. Stan Stojkovic
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Atty. Tearman Spencer
Wendy Volz-Daniels
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Cindy Williams
Georgette Williams
1st Secretary
Rev. Joseph Ellwanger
2nd Secretary
In Memory Of: Felmers O. Chaney (1918-2012)
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Atty. Barbara Becker
Rev. Joseph Ellwanger
Atty. Larry R. Cote
1st Vice-Chairman
Holly Ryan
2nd Vice-Chairman
Atty. Barbara Becker
1st Treasurer
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Sharon F. Skinner
2nd Treasurer
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Bard Prison Initiative
Initiative Task Force
Robert Smith
Larry Coté
Stan Stojkovic
Rev. Joe Ellwanger
Sharon Skinner
Wendy Volz-Daniels
R.L. McNeely
Julie Ashlock (MATC)
Execute BPI “sparkplugging” of
BPI
Rep Goyke Liaison
Dave McGinnis
Wendy Volz-Daniels
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 info
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Cheers/Sunshine
Committee
Cindy Williams
Acknowledge via Flowers, etc., Those Experiencing Duress
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FCAB Committees
2019
Secretary Meeting
Committee
Larry Coté
Rev. Joe Ellwanger
Tom LeBel
Dave McGinnis
R.L. McNeely
Stan Stojkovic
Holly Ryan (OCLP)
Karen Royster (OCLP)
Meet with DOC
Secretary on quarterly basis.
Present FCAB’s
Recommendations to Secretary
Oversight Boards &
Prison Rape/Human
Trafficking (PREA)
Kay Koneazny
Mary Ann Hack
Dave McGinnis
Rev J. Ellwanger
Stan Stojkovic
Wendy Volz-Daniels
Tom LeBel
Larry Coté
Gretchen Schuldt (Turners)
Explore Issues; Disseminate Info; Promote legislation
Explore Oversight.
Become familiar with PREA standards and PREA audits, affiliate with Just Detention International; Affiliate w/
Human Trafficking Task Force of Greater Milwaukee
Re-Entry/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.
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
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Technology Committee
Sharon Skinner
Stan Stojkovic
Barbara Becker
Keep FCAB Website Current
Book Club
Mary Ann Hack
Wendy Volz-Daniels
Georgette Williams
Danielle Shelton
Sharon Skinner
Read Pertinent Books; Educate FCAB; Promote Get-to-Know Each Other Readings/Socials
Contributions Committee
Barbara Becker
Mary Ann Hack
Committee to Regularize Contributions to FCAB’s Treasury for Website & Other Expenses as They Emerge
Nominations Committee
Barbara Becker
Solicit New Members Per Needs of Board
Milwaukee Turners Liaison
Open
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.
