1. Research Policy Practice September 2013 Leadership Call

2. Research Policy Practice How to Use this PowerPoint Please refer to the notes section for additional and more detailed information. We hope you find this resource helpful and share it with your entire AEYC board. Please contact Sahrah Zarei if you have any questions at affiliate@naeyc.org or extension 8408.affiliate@naeyc.org

3. Research Policy Practice Conference Call Logistics Today’s call is being recorded Attendance for today’s call; please send an email to affiliate@naeyc.org. Subject line “September Leadership Call – Your Name & Affiliate” affiliate@naeyc.org To avoid background noise all lines will be muted once the meeting begins. Participants are able to *6 to un-mute your line. We are available 15 minutes prior to the call and 10 minutes after the call to chat or answer questions. Questions and comments are encouraged! 1-888-757-2790 - Pass Code: 754794#

4. Research Policy Practice Gwen Simmons – Cleveland, Ohio Erica White – Washington, DC Sahrah Zarei – Washington, DC Adele Robinson – Washington, DC Facilitators

5. Research Policy Practice Agenda Welcome Annual Leadership Day -Announcement -Q&A -Promotion Conference Updates -Annual RSVPs & Discounts -Affiliate Conference Promotion -Sharing Registration Lists Phase III Update Insurance General Announcements -Bylaws -Board Roster -FY13-14 Dues Call Ends

6. Research Policy Practice 2013 Leadership Day Update Leadership Day will get a makeover this year! Meeting will be replaced with Day on the Hill followed by Leadership Day Reception Anyone can sign up! Register at www.naeyc.org/conference/specialevent www.naeyc.org/conference/specialevent

7. Research Policy Practice Adele Robinson, Deputy Executive Director, Policy & Public Affairs DAY ON THE HILL: November 20, 2013 Join your state team and meet with your U.S. Senators to share your story about the importance of high-quality education. To share this opportunity: www.naeyc.org/conference/specialevent

8. Research Policy Practice Potential Q&A How do I register? Is the registration fee covered? Will the Leadership Reception still be held? Will there be any leadership training offered?

9. Research Policy Practice Day on the Hill Promotion We will send an initial blast to registered members encouraging participation at the close of early reg Toolkits for States: brief description, graphic and URL link to webpage/registration http://www.naeyc.org/conference/specialevent Week of October 7 th : Upon request State Presidents or Senior Staff can request list of registered attendees

10. Research Policy Practice Annual Conference Meetings RSVPs RSVP for meetings are open through October 25, 2013. NAEYC Leadership Reception - Nov 20 th NAEYC Leadership Reception Affiliate Senior Staff Meeting - Nov 21 st Affiliate Senior Staff Meeting Affiliate Council Executive Committee Meeting - Nov 22 nd Affiliate Council Executive Committee Meeting Affiliate Council Meeting - Nov 23 rd Affiliate Council Meeting *Meeting locations TBD

11. Research Policy Practice Register Now for Discounted Rates Early Bird Registration ends September 27 th 1 presenter rate available to each state Go to Leadership Presenter Rate Submission for Annual Conference on the Affiliate Resource Center to submit your information by September 14, 2013.Leadership Presenter Rate Submission for Annual Conference

12. Research Policy Practice Affiliate Annual Conference Meetings Opportunities to Promote your Events and Market Membership! Upload the date, location, and key information for your conferences through 2015! Upload Request a list of non-members who attend our Annual Conference by state! Share your list of non-members who attend your events with National!

13. Research Policy Practice Northern Virginia AEYC Cross Promotion Many of our Affiliates routinely promote the NAEYC Annual Conference & Expo and the Professional Development Institute. Our thanks to NVAEYC and other Affiliates for this reciprocal cross promotion!

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15. NAEYC Leadership: Video Messages for your Members and Conference Attendees Florida is our pilot state Fall and winter messages Download the videos and instruction sheet Feedback welcomed

16. Research Policy Practice Phase III Update Phase III Advisory Group Timeline and Organizational Plan Identify additional data and association models YouTube updates

17. Research Policy Practice Liability Insurance Update Thank you for submitting insurance payments! Our submission rate is now at 60%. Insurance certificates sent via email to Affiliate Presidents beginning this week. This policy offers up to $1,000,000 worth of coverage at a significantly discounted rate of $137. As of September 1 st, your Affiliate will not have coverage until your payment is received.

18. Research Policy Practice Liability Insurance Update Please mail your payment to : ATT: Finance NAEYC 1313 L Street NW Washington, DC 20005 If you wish to pay by credit card, contact Sahrah at 800-424-2460 Ext. 8408.

19. Research Policy Practice General Announcements Bylaws - To upload; visit the Affiliate Resource Center under ‘New for September’ and click on Affiliate Bylaws Submission Affiliate Resource CenterAffiliate Bylaws Submission Board Roster – Please be sure we have your current board roaster on file FY13-14 Dues – All changes are now in effect FY13-14 Dues.

20. Research Policy Practice Affiliate and Member Relations Update Thank you for participating in today’s Leadership Call Affiliate e-Connections published on the 24 th Next call is Tuesday, October 8 at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) This PowerPoint and call recording posted online in the Affiliate Resource Center Share this information with Your Board!

21. Research Policy Practice We are here to help! Gwen, Erica, and Sahrah Affiliate and Member Relations Department 1-800-424-2460 affiliate@naeyc.orgaffiliate@naeyc.org