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August 28, 2009
In this issue:
Reminders:
Social Media
Your talents, insights, and experience are needed by your KDP friends and colleagues! Use the menu links above to connect and stay involved with your KDP community.
We have more than 3,200 fans on Facebook, including the new site for the Southeast region. See what all the fuss is about-visit the
KDP Communities page for more information!
Meet Your Chapter Services Team!
We have had some staff changes over the summer months. Take a moment to learn more about your Regional Chapter Coordinators and Chapter Services Assistant at
Chapter Services. We are very excited to be working with you! |
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**To best view this newsletter, please use the link at the top of the page.
 Register for Convocation 2009!
Recharge your passion for teaching and celebrate the profession with more than 1,000 fellow KDP members October 29-31, 2009!
Please visit KDP's Convo Website for more information. |
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Convo "YouTube" Challenge
Attention all counselors and officers! Encourage your chapter members to take part in KDP's first Convo "YouTube" Challenge! Get your chapter into the spotlight! Show that you have the most creative KDP chapter in the nation! Get the details here. |
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Convo 2009 Book Drive
Bring your new or gently used books to the Convo Book Drive. This drive will benefit the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. Books for women, children, and teens are the most needed. Look for the specially marked boxes around the hotel and h
elp us reach our goal of 500 books!
Contact the Foundation at foundation@kdp.org with questions. |
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If you registered for Convo, you can be a volunteer! KDP relies on more than 250
volunteers to help make Convo a rewarding event for everyone!
Volunteers are important to the success of Convocation and to KDP! To show its appreciation, KDP will recognize volunteers with a nametag ribbon and thank-you gift. Various volunteer opportunities are available, so you are sure to find an opportunity that fits your schedule and interests. To serve, please complete and submit the
Volunteer Interest Form. Autumn Hansen, Regional Chapter Coordinator, then will contact you with a volunteer need. We look forward to seeing you at Convocation 2009! [back to top] |
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 Fall Mailing
Be on the lookout for your KDP chapter fall mailing packet filled with information to start out your year. In the packet you'll find final instructions for Convo, including the
Delegate form that must be signed by the Counselor and President. Also look for valuable information for your officers. The mailing will go out just after Labor Day. If you do not receive your packet by the end of September, please call your
Regional Chapter Coordinator! |
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Change is coming! Watch for a shorter edition of The Leader twice each month. That's right, less more often!
This change is to help streamline electronic messages to officers and counselors. So check your Inbox for The Leader around the 15th and 30th of each month for reminders, updates, and information you received previously through individual e-mails. Please help ensure the success of this more frequent delivery by opening and
reading the contents of your Leader. It is your resource and guide for a smooth-running and successful chapter and for benefits and opportunities as well. Just in case you miss an issue of The Leader, you can refer to archived issues on the Chapters page
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Be sure that kdp.org addresses are in your safe sender and safe domain lists in Outlook. Yahoo! account holders should add KDP e-mails to their contact list. [back to top] |
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Has your chapter met the 2009-2010 Chapter Challenge?
The KDP Educational Foundation challenges each chapter to raise $150 by May 1, 2010 to help support the Foundation's programs, such as scholarships, classroom teacher grants, Literacy Alive! grants, and professional development opportunities. Chapters receive fantastic new benefits for participation. Please visit the
Chapter Challenge Website for more information on the newly improved program.
Questions? Contact the Foundation at foundation@kdp.org. |
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Why We Call: How We Stay Connected
The goal of the Regional Chapter Coordinator Team is to help chapter leaders provide members with a quality chapter experience by providing quality resources, information, training and advice. As part of our support we reach out to you - our chapter leaders.
- For Initiation Only Chapters: We contact the counselor and the president once each year.
- For Standard Chapters: We contact the counselor or president each semester.
- For Advanced Chapters: We contact the counselor, president, membership chair, or treasurer each semester.
As always, we are here to help and available to take your calls at 800.284.3167. |
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Chapter News
New Chapters & Chapter Anniversaries
You will find a list of chapter installations and anniversaries in The Leader and in the chapter section of KDP Online! |
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