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Are you a student? New member? How do we apply to be a non-profit
chapter? What resources are available to me as a CEC chapter
officer? How do I increase my chapter’s membership? What are some
fund raising ideas? Who do I contact to get what I need? Need
answers?
Mark your calendars for June 6-7, 2008
to attend
FCEC’s Leadership Institute
at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida.
This is a fantastic opportunity to
network with fellow chapter leaders and state board members and
officers, learn more about the greatest non-profit professional
organization in the world, and be inspired and motivated for the
upcoming year! Mary Ann Ahearn will be our keynote speaker; Mary
Ann is an active member of FCEC and is the statewide contact and
Administrator for FDLRS/HRD (Human Resources Development). She
will provide you with tools to lead and motivate your membership; be
ready for an interactive learning experience; Mary Ann is DYNAMIC!
Leadership Institute registration forms are included in the
newsletter, along with hotel information, and can always be accessed
via the website…..www.ffcec.org.
The hotel room rate for the Institute is $119.00 per night…but that
is only until Wednesday, May 7th. Don’t wait…register and book your
room today!. Pssst…chapter rebate checks will be
distributed…..$$$$$$$
The Sarasota chapter is off and running with the planning of the
42nd Annual FCEC Conference…..Under
the Big Top with FCEC! October 23-25, 2008 at the Saraosta Hyatt.
The Call for Presentations has been disseminated…..I encourage you
to take advantage of this great opportunity to showcase strategies
that are working for you and benefiting your students! Want
further information? Contact Liz Cramer, cec.cramer@gmail.com.
Are you interested in serving on the state board? WE WANT YOU!
Please contact Kathy Moeder Christensen, cec.moeder@gmail.com to be
placed on the ballot or for information. You will be rewarded in so
many ways…..
As you can see, the state board is working for you, the membership
and the students and families we serve. I encourage you to take
advantage of these training and networking opportunities….you won’t
find a better bargain….I guarantee it!
See you in June!
Please feel free to
contact board members as we are here to serve
our membership!
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