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Make it a fun trip, bring along other Student WEA friends, and come enjoy some of the great exhibits. Currently there are 180 different vendors registered to be there! Besides book publishers, there are exhibits ranging from professional associations to jewelry, clothes, supply companies, colleges, to museums and other fieldtrip destinations. The WEA Trust, flu shots, Leukemia Association and the Heart Association will also be there. CLick on the link below to take a glimpse of the 180 different vendors registered to be there! Don't forget to register online before attending. See you there! http://www.weac.org/Convention06/default.htm
Did you hear?
Online registration for Fall PDS is now closed. If you have already registered and need to cancel, you must do so by Friday, October 20th in order to get a refund. No money will be returned for cancellations after October 20th. A confirmation email with all the details regarding PDS will be sent to all registered participants around Friday, October 20th. If you are registered and do not receive a confirmation email by Monday, October 23 please contact Kelly Perna (pernak@weac.org).
Hidden identities, prizes, songs and tons of fun!
After PDS festivities have concluded on Friday, the Halloween celebrations will begin.There will be a costume contest and karaoke!! Be creative and bring your best singing voice! There will be cash prizes to both individual winners and chapters. Also taking place that night will be the Outreach to Teach raffle. Chapters will be offering prizes, so bring money to bid on your favorites! These events will take place from 9:30-11:30 on Friday!
Calling all Student WEA Officers!
Following Fall PDS on Saturday, there will be a four hour training for all local officers. Local officers, have you let both your local president and Nancy(clarkn@weac.org) know whether you will be attending? The training will begin at 2:15 p.m. and will conclude by 6:00 p.m. None of the sessions or topics are repeats of sessions offered last April at Transitions!
October Board Of Directors Meeting
At the October BOD, chapter delegates will be busy finalizing the Outreach site and finalizing the Spring PDS site and date. Check the website for updates later this month. The October Board Meeting will be Sunday October 29th in Steven's Point following Fall PDS Officer Training from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Be sure to thank your local president for their continued work and representing your chapter and its interests at the state level.
Interested in leadership involvement at the State Level?
Positions are still available on State Committees. Contact Kristin Benedict, State VP, for an application and more information. First committee meeting is Saturday, November 4 from 10-4. Mileage reimbursement and meals provided. http://www.weac.org/student-wea/officers/default.cfm
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Help Student WEA get more chapters affiliated!
In Wisconsin there are only a few campuses left which are currently not affiliated, but have individuals working to generate interest. They need your help! If you have friends at UW Platteville or Marquette, let them know why you value Student WEA on your campus and have them contact Nancy, Libby or any e-board member. http://www.weac.org/student-wea/Governance/executive.html www.weac.org/student-wea/officers.default.cfm
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