From Vision to Action: Advancing the Society
This is the theme for the 2008-2010 Biennium.
What is your vision for the Society? Why did you join?
I joined 46 years ago when I had just completed my fifth year of teaching because a colleague whom I admired invited me to join. I had recently started teaching in my hometown of Hastings, Nebraska and I was thrilled to be asked to participate in this organization by individuals who had been my instructors as I had been growing up.
I did a survey of Generation X members (ages 25-44) in the Northwest Region in 2006. 68% of the members who answered the survey were asked to join by people they knew and 52% replied that they were asked to join by someone they admired. Why did you join?
In this same survey, 87% of the members felt that chapter programs were interesting. They like relevant programs. So program chairs, what are your plans for the coming year? Here are some of the suggestions given.
- Workshops relevant to life--not just Society practicies and policies
- Nutrition
- Women's health issues
- Scrapbooking
- Stress management, relaxation tips, juggling multiple responsibilities
- Technology updates
- Hands-on activities
Did you know that our website offers lots of program ideas? Check it out.
Carolyn
