Harley is gearing up for a number of tasks this week and next. He is working hard at “starting” the Board Book. Just remember “starting” is the operative word here. Although the NEB meeting is not until April 5-7, the Board Book has to be mailed no later than March 10. Deadline from NEB members for information going into the board book is Friday, February 29 – LEAP DAY! (Harley is anticipating that a number of his lady friends will be asking him out since it is Leap Year!) He remembers the last time he worked on the Board Book and to make sure all the papers stayed in numerical order and then he had to not let anyone near them in case they might fall on the floor and his trusty ally PS go off widely in search of the perpetrator responsible for this gross ugly situation (He’s been watching way too many crime shows no cable). He loves his PS since she is the one responsible for all that copying and copying and copying…… Harley thinks she dreams about copying during the time surrounding the board book creation. Lucky it only happens three times a year – Spring, Summer, Fall.
Next Wednesday, March 5, President Brinckmeyer visits MENC along with President-Elect Geer. They will be meeting in the office discussing a range of topics and meeting with a variety of individuals including the executive director of the National Art Education Association, MENC legal counsel, various staff members, etc. Discussion will be held on the upcoming 2008 National Assembly meeting.
Registrations for the 2008 National Assembly meeting to be held April 8-9, 2008, are “rollin’” in like crazy. There will be a good showing of the state and national leadership in Milwaukee. Right now (of course, subject to change) topics will include a session on the “State of the Association,” breakout groups on Advocacy; Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education; Serving the Profession; Organization and Governance; and Long-Term Financial Stability of MENC and Alliances, Partnerships, and Sponsorships. Division Board Meetings are scheduled to take place the evening of April 8. On Wednesday, April 9, there will be additional breakout sessions by state size, and information on the new MENC Website and Performance Events Department. Harley thinks it sounds like a really exciting meeting. Well off the little pup goes off to work with PS. Have a great week.
