Minutes of SIUE Student Chapter of NSTA

Officer’s Meeting

September 10, 2004

FH 1322

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Christine Danowski, Crystal Haselhorst, Dr. Marlette (Adviser), Stacey Stawar,

                                           Rachel Whitehead, Christy Woodward (Presiding)

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

• Melissa Thomeczek Presentation
• Discuss Old Business
• Discuss New Business

OLD BUSINESS:

• Dr. Marlette is going to follow up on obtaining a central database with the technology assistant.
• It was decided that each officer would be provided with a binder in which to keep all important information.  The binders were chosen, and will be ordered soon.
• Stacey is contacting the Science Center for more information regarding group discounts.
• Dr. Marlette is going to contact Dr. Floyt about possibly presenting at a Chapter meeting.
• It is the goal of the Chapter to have at least one meeting or activity per month.
• Membership fees will be discussed at the next meeting.
• Melissa Thomeczek visited and is willing to present “Learning in the Palm of Your Hand” on September 28, 2004.  She is also willing to present at a later date, using brand new technology  that could be used in the classroom.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Fees?  Discuss with members present what reasonable fees would be.
• Have new members present fill out membership forms.
• Discuss the upcoming field trip and October meeting.
• Discuss a possible date for the November meeting/ event, and discuss what
  type of event we will plan for November.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• September 28, 2004-“Learning in the Palm of Your Hand” presentation by Melissa Thomeczek at 5:00 PM.  Dr. Marlette said he would find a room.  A regular meeting will follow the presentation.
• October 23, 2004-Field trip to Shawnee National Forest.  Christy said she will post a message on WebCT to determine how many people are interested.  Cost is $5.00 per person.
• October 2004-“Ag in the Classroom” by Beth Dorsey.  Christy is going to contact Beth to determine a mutually convenient date and time.

LOOKING AHEAD:

• February 12, 2005-Science Olympiad 
• February 19, 2005-School of Education Open House.  There was talk of possibly setting up a booth if anyone is interested.
• March 2005-Madison County Teachers Institute, St. Clair County Teachers Institute, Math & Science Conference.  Anyone interested in presenting is encouraged to do so.
• National Convention in Chicago.  Date is yet to be determined.

NEXT MEETING:  September 28, 2004 (following Dr. Thomaczek’s presentation).

Respectfully submitted,

Crystal Haselhorst

Recording Secretary

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