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Nebraska AEYC

Nebraska AEYC. Structure and Chapters. National Association for the Education of Young Children. Largest organization working on behalf of young children Founded in 1926 Nearly 100,000 members world-wide Reorganization in 2001-2002. National Association for the Education of Young Children.

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Nebraska AEYC

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  1. Nebraska AEYC Structure and Chapters

  2. National Association for the Education of Young Children • Largest organization working on behalf of young children • Founded in 1926 • Nearly 100,000 members world-wide • Reorganization in 2001-2002

  3. National Association for the Education of Young Children Provides: • Position statements on early childhood (EC) issues • Press releases • Advocacy leadership • Research on EC dev and education • Leadership opportunities

  4. Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children, Inc • Began in the summer of 1976 • Currently 500+ members • State-wide organization • Became incorporated in 2002

  5. Organizational Chart NAEYC NeAEYC Chapters of Nebraska AEYC Omaha AEYC Lincoln AEYC NeAEYC Board of Directors Executive Director NeAEYC Staff

  6. Organization of Nebraska AEYC Local Affiliates • Have over 50 members • Manage their own $$ • Are incorporated • Work with and submit reports to state office Omaha AEYC & Lincoln AEYC

  7. Organization of Nebraska AEYC Local Chapters of Nebraska AEYC Columbus, Northeast, All Nations, Sarpy/Cass, Kearney • Fewer than 50 members • Nebraska AEYC manages $$ • Not incorporated • Under the state umbrella & insurance

  8. Joining Nebraska AEYC Membership Costs: • $40 for students • $50 for regular membership • $85 for comprehensive membership • Options for 3-year membership (Discounted) • Cost includes membership in NAEYC, Midwest AEYC, Nebraska AEYC, and a local chapter (if applicable)

  9. NeAEYC Membership March, 08

  10. Omaha AEYC • 248 Members • 2 representatives on NeAEYC board • Jen Haggart • Don George • President: Jen Haggart • www.OmahaAEYC.org • Student Chapter • Metropolitan Community College

  11. Omaha AEYC from A to Z A Accreditation Boot Camp Fall 2008 B Board Development & Education part of every Board meeting C Chicago “food, friends and fun” event at NAEYC Annual Conference D Day for Kids September 2007 – early childhood activities area E Email communication on a regular basis F Future Link – newsletter published quarterly G Growing, growing, growing – Membership increase of 25% June 2007 to June 2008

  12. Omaha AEYC from A to Z, cont H Happy 50th Birthday Omaha AEYC!! I Intro to Early Childhood presentations at Metro J Join Us! Member Outreach Co-Chairs focusing on member recruitment and retention K Kaleidoscope Conference with Michael Brandwein L Leading the Way to Quality M Monthly Board meetings N Networking Nights scheduled quarterly O Orientation for Board members January 2008 P Professional Development Nights April and October 2008 Q Quality Matters Training Series – over 150 trained on NAEYC Accreditation Standards

  13. Omaha AEYC A to Z, cont R Retreat “Building Connections” on the Board, in the community, with our members S Senator Meet and Greet T Telephone number established 402-541-4718 U Updating Bylaws, Policies and Procedures and Board Position Descriptions V VIP Event W Website has a new look! X eXcellent response to Week of the Young Child Kick Off plans (winter weather cancellation) Y Young Children – it’s what we’re all about! Z Zero dead ends…the possibilities are endless

  14. Lincoln AEYC • 162 members • 2 representatives on NeAEYC board • Janeen Ward • Pat Enevoldsen • President: Pat Enevoldsen • Student chapters: • Southeast Community College • University of Nebraska at Lincoln

  15. Lincoln AEYC Activities • Annual April Early Childhood Celebration • Recognition – Sally Wysong Award (2008: Alicia Baillie, 2007: Helen Raikes) • Periodic newsletter • Networking at each meeting – meet at EC facilities • Yahoo account started • Videotaped for public access TV

  16. Lincoln AEYC Activities Training: • Relationship Roots • How’s Your Laugh Life? • Supporting Children with Special Needs in a Regular Setting • Special Care Training

  17. Kearney Chapter of Nebraska AEYC • 24 Members • President: Jo Cordova • President Elect: Loree Johnson • Activities: • Hosted Early Learning Guidelines training • Hosted conference • WOYC celebration at Hilltop Mall

  18. Northeast & All Nations Chapters of Nebraska AEYC • 22 Members & 8 members • President: Susan Strahm • Activities • Registration discounts for Norfolk conference • WOYC - table tents mailed to all members • Enhancing Nature Education emphasis through partnerships • Emphasis on CDA candidates

  19. Columbus Chapter of Nebraska AEYC • 14 Members • President: Kathy Zadina • Activities: • WOYC Kindergarten roundup activities – distributed 442 packets to Kindergarten families • Support to Columbus EC Conference – April • 5 EC professionals did a week of guest DJ spots for KLIR Radio Station highlighting activities to extend children’s learning. • Planning to develop a Directors Networking group in fall

  20. Sarpy/Cass Chapter of Nebraska AEYC • 16 Members – Sarpy/Cass • No officers, organizational structure at this time.

  21. At-Large & independent members • 57 at-large members – do not belong to any chapter. Most live in the central and western part of the state • Only 3 independent members now – used to be many more

  22. Chapter support from NeAEYC • Door prizes • Professional Resources • Attend conferences • Financial support to student chapters (conference) • WOYC Mini-Grants • Chapter retreat(s) • 5 Board representatives from local chapters and at-large members

  23. Chapter Support Each chapter can use up to 12 points • 5 Professional books • Freebies (post-it notes, magnets, pens, etc) • 4 Children’s books • 1 page on the NeAEYC website • Staff support at a chapter meeting • Staff support – flyer or newsletter

  24. www.NebraskaAEYC.org "Ordinary people with commitment can make an extraordinary impact on the world." John Maxwell

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