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 Arkansas Reading Association
E-Newsletter
October 2009 - Vol 2, Issue 4 | |
| A Great Lineup of Authors
. . . some who will be presenting sessions, signing books, and interacting with YOU! |
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(Click names to link to sites:)
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Local Council Presidents - Have you submitted your honor council paperwork?
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ARA MEMBERSHIP |
Click to join online ($20) and pay with a credit card. Membership forms may also be downloaded and mailed. To check membership status or update mailing information, please email Membership Director Billie Ann Dishongh at BillieAnn@arareading.org |
| ARA Applies for Advocacy Award |
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The International Reading Association's Advocacy Award annually recognizes state and provincial councils that demonstrate how they are working to affect educational policy and legislation through effective advocacy at the local, state/provincial, and/or national levels.
Glenda Nugent, Legislative Chair, has completed and submitted the application for this award. Thank you, Glenda and good luck, ARA!
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| The Countdown is on!
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"Books . . . The Currency for Life" Registration available online!
REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 30 FOR DISCOUNT TO APPLY
For a special program preview of authors, keynote speakers, and other information, click here.
Pre-ServiceTeacher Luncheon is FULL.
In an effort to recruit new members, ARA is sponsoring a luncheon hosted by Michael Shoulders. The first 75 preservice teachers who registered for the conference were accepted, and the luncheon is now closed.
Mail conference registrations to
ARA c/o LR Convention Bureau
P.O. Box 207
Little Rock, AR 72203
or FAX: 501 376-4143
If you have registered but . . .
-want to add a box lunch ($25)
-attend the Richard Peck luncheon ($30)
-have questions about your registration
Call Connie at 501 370-3231
THE HOTELS ARE NEARLY FULL - Make your housing registration immediately before they are completely booked! Contact the Housing Bureau at 501 376-4781 for questions or changes.
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| Wednesday Evening Reception
with Grif Stockley - 5:00 - 7:00 pm |
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 Plan on attending the Welcome Reception in the Statehouse Rotunda from 5:00-7:00. Free wine and light refreshments will be served.
Award-winning author Grif Stockley will autograph and read from his new book, Ruled by Race. For more information about Grif click here.
Note: Wednesday registration is 4:30 - 9:00. |
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Legislative Lunch Session -
ticketed box lunch offers opportunity to meet those in-the-know |
Glenda Nugent, ARA's Legislative Chair, would like to remind everyone to attend the "Taking Stock in Educatonal Issues" box lunch, where you can meet with several state legislators.
Scheduled to participate are:
Sentator Joyce Elliott (Senate Education Committee Member)
Rep. David Rainey (Representative, District 11)
Rep. Bill Abernathy (Chair of House Education Committee)
Rep. Robert Moore (Joint Budget Committee Member)
Local council legislative chairs are encouraged to sign up for this ticketed box lunch - and invite a friend! If you have already registered and would like to add this (or another) box lunch, please call Connie at 501370-3231.
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| Two ARA Members Are Teacher of the Year Finalists |
Congratulations to Lenora Bullington, a member of On the Border Reading Council, and Andrea White, of White River Reading Council, who are finalists for the Arkansas Teacher of the Year award.
They will be recognized November 6th at the state's first Arkansas Teacher of the Year Gala, where the 2010 winner and three runners-up will be announced. Good luck, Lenora and Andrea! |
| EXHIBIT BOOTHS AT CONFERENCE |
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A few exhibit hall booths are still available. Who can exhibit? Vendors of educational supplies, books, or craft items of interest to teachers! Even educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, banks or insurance companies, etc., are all welcome!"
With over 1,500 educators in attendance, it's a great deal!
Please click here and scroll down to Vendors for more information, or email Susan Peterson as soon as possible at Susan@arareading.org with the subject header 'exhibit booth.' | |
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Harding University Graduate Reading Programs
Patricia McCormick Voices From Down Yonder
November 13-14, 2009 Reader's Theater
Roland Smith December 5, 2009
January 15-16, 2010 Kerry Maddin
Kimberly Willis Holt Kathi Apelt
February 5-6, 2009 A. LaFaye
Jordan Sollenblick Barbara O'Conner
April 23-24, 2010 Kimberly Willis Holt
Call 501-279-5107 for more informatioin | | |
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Coordinator's Corner
Hello, ARA Members!
It will be here soon - hope to see you there!
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| Tanna Clark
Coordinator Arkansas Reading Association | |
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