2008 IATLC GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 2,
2008
Skyview High School
Nampa, Idaho 3:40 P.M.
Richard Winegar opened
the meeting with introductions of the executive board, reminders, and a warm
welcome. All conference attendees were
asked to turn in badges. First time
attendees get a $10 rebate at the end of the conference. More IATLC t-shirts will be available for
purchase. Sharon Larracoechea explained
about the exhibits and drawings this year.
There was a reminder about the NNU credit requirements.
Treasurer’s Report
Dennis Ohrtman gave
the treasurer’s report. ITALC has a
current balance of $12, 195.
Thirty new people
attended the conference this year.
PNCFL Report
Kacey Larracoechea
suggested that we consider making written contributions to the LINGO
publication for PNCFL next year. In
addition she encouraged member to consider becoming a PAWS speaker and/or
nominating colleagues for regional awards.
IATLC will host the PNCFL conference in 2009.
ACTFL Report
The ACTFL conference
committee is looking for “hot topics” for the 2009 round-table discussion. Please e-mail Kacey Larraocechea with
ideas. The ACTFL board is drafting a
Member Code of Ethics and members are encouraged to give their input.
NOMINATIONS
Members were asked to
complete a form to recognize outstanding colleagues as well as indicate
interest in joining the nominations committee to promote recognition of Idaho
teachers. Award nominees must be a
teacher and member of IATLC for at least 3 years.
Motion: Sheila
Miller/Sharon Larracoechea---approved Sally Husted for Vice President IATLC.
Motion: Kacey
Larracoechea/Sharon Larracoechea---approved Sarah Eckert for Secretary.
Motion: Sharon
Larracoechea/Kari Filson---approved Dennis Ohrtman for Treasurer.
Board is looking into
developing a spring conference. Mary
Jackson presented a gift to Richard Winegar in appreciation for all the hard
work he had done. Jennel closed the meeting
and Mary Ellen Voshell second it.
Minutes respectfully
submitted by Sarah Eckert and Kacey Larracoechea.