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Melinda Smyser Member of the Idaho Senate
from the 11th districtIncumbent Assumed office
2009Personal details Born October 29, 1958
Caldwell, IdahoPolitical party Republican Spouse(s) C.A. "Skip" Profession Caldwell School District-Safe and Drug Free School Coordinator/Counselor Religion Presbyterian Melinda Smyser (born October 29, 1958) is a Republican member of the Idaho Senate, representing the 11th District. She received a Bachelor's of Science with a Double Major in C/T/Design and Education and Extension from the University of Idaho. She also received a Master's Degree in Education/Counseling from College of Idaho.
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Early Life and Career
Melinda Smyser is an Idaho native born in Caldwell and raised in Middleton. She received a Bachelor's of Science with a Double Major in C/T/Design and Education and Extension from the University of Idaho. She also received a Master's Degree in Education/Counseling from College of Idaho. In 2009, Senator Smyser was appointed to represent Idaho's 11th Legislative District which encompasses both Gem and Canyon Counties after Brad Little was elected Lt. Governor. Mrs. Smyser is married to C.A. "Skip" and is the mother of four. Mrs. Smyser has been an educator and counselor for over twenty-five years and currently serves on the Parma School Board. She has dedicated her career to helping youth throughout the community. [1]
Politics
Senator Smyser has served as President of the Idaho Federation of Republican Women, Co-Chair for the Idaho State Republican Party Platform Committee and has been a Precinct Committeewoman for over twenty years.
When not attending to legislative duties, Senator Smyser is a Safe and Drug Free School Coordinator/Counselor for the Caldwell School District. [2] [3]
Committees
Senator Smyser currently serves on the following Committees:
- Senate Agricultural Affairs (Vice-Chair)
- Senate Commerce and Human Resources (Member)
- Senate Health and Welfare (Member)
Work Experiences
Senator Smyser's Work Experience includes:
- Caldwell School District P.R. Coordinator (1998–2000)
- Caldwell Alternative High School Counselor (1989–1997)
- Parma School District Counselor (1984–1989)
- Wilder School District Teacher (1982–1984)
Professional Associations
Senator Smyser is currently associated with the following Organizations:
- Mentoring Network Inc. (1999–Present)
- Canyon County Local Emergency Planning Committee (2007–2010)
- State Safe and Drug Free Schools Region 3 (Co-Chair) (2007–Present)
- State Dept. of Education: Safe and Drug-free Schools
- Local and State School Boards Associations (Vice-Chair of Parma School Board) (1998–2008)
- State Juvenile Justice Commission Member (2002)
- Governor's State Safe School Task Force Committee (1999–2000)
- School Counselor Association State President
- American Counseling Association - Member and Delegate to the National Leadership Development Conference (1990–1994)
- Idaho School Counselor's Association
- Idaho Counseling Association - Public Policy and Legislative Committee Chairperson (1994–1996)
Civic Activities
Senator Smyser currently participates in the following Civic Activities:
- P.E.O. Parma Chapter
- Sunday School Teacher (Sterry Memorial Presbyterian Church)
- Republican Precinct Person
- Republican District 11 Chair (2000–2010)
- Lifetime Member of the NRA
- Founded The Canyon County Week-Day Republican Women's Club (1998) (2-Term President)
- Idaho Federation of Republican Women (President ( 2007–2009))
- Served as both the 1st and 2nd Vice President of the Idaho Federation of Republican Women
- Chaired The Idaho Federation of Republican Women Convention in Nampa (2004)
- Served as Idaho Federation of Republican Women Board District Director and Program Chair
- State Republican Convention Co-Chair for 2006 and 2008 Platform Committee
- Served as Chair for many Political Candidates in the 2010 MidTerm Elections
- Served as Constitution Chair for Canyon County Schools for Idaho Federation of Republican Women
- Chaired the Parent Involvement Team for Parma High School
- Coached Sports in Parma and started the Mini Soccer Program
- YMCA Building Campaign Volunteer in Caldwell
- Mentoring Network Board Member and Volunteer
Honors and Recognitions
Senator Smyser has received the Following awards and Recognitions:
- FFA Honorary Degree Award (2011)
- AG Alstars (2008–2010)
- Canyon County Republican of the Year (2008)
- Tribute to Republican Women (2000)
- Outstanding Republican Women (1999)
- Canyon County Hall of Fame "Outstanding Republican" (1999)
- Outstanding Republican Hall of Fame (1998)
- Counselor of Year State of Idaho
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Senator Melinda Smyser - Biography
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- ^ [3]
- ^ Project Vote Smart bio
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Members of the Idaho State Senate 61st Legislature (2011)
President of the Senate: Brad Little (R) • President pro Tempore: Brent Hill (R) • Majority Leader: Bart Davis (R) • Minority Leader: Edgar Malepeai (D)- Shawn Keough (R)
- Joyce M. Broadsword (R)
- Steve Vick (R)
- John W. Goedde (R)
- James Hammond (R)
- Dan Schmidt (D)
- Joe Stegner (R)
- Sheryl Nuxoll (R)
- Monty J. Pearce (R)
- John McGee (R)
- Melinda Smyser (R)
- Curtis McKenzie (R)
- Patti Anne Lodge (R)
- Chuck Winder (R)
- John C. Andreason (R)
- Les Bock (D)
- Elliot Werk (D)
- Mitch Toryanski (R)
- Nicole LeFavour (D)
- Shirley McKague (R)
- Russ Fulcher (R)
- Tim Corder (R)
- Bert Brackett (R)
- Lee Heider (R)
- Michelle Stennett (D)
- Dean L. Cameron (R)
- Denton Darrington (R)
- Steve Bair (R)
- Diane Bilyeu (D)
- Edgar J. Malepeai (D)
- John Tippets (R)
- Dean Mortimer (R)
- Bart Davis (R)
- Brent Hill (R)
- Jeff Siddoway (R)
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- Living people
- 1958 births
- Women state legislators in Idaho
- People from Caldwell, Idaho
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