1. June,08 1 Nebraska AEYC Structure and Chapters

2. June, 082 National Association for the Education of Young Children Largest organization working on behalf of young children Founded in 1926 Nearly 100,000 members world-wide Reorganization in 2001-2002

3. June, 083 National Association for the Education of Young Children Provides: Position statements on early childhood (EC) issues Press releases Advocacy leadership Research on EC dev and education Leadership opportunities

4. June, 084 Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children, Inc Began in the summer of 1976 Currently 500+ members State-wide organization Became incorporated in 2002

5. June, 085 Organizational Chart NeAEYC Board of Directors Executive Director NeAEYC Staff NAEYC NeAEYC Omaha AEYCLincoln AEYC Chapters of Nebraska AEYC

6. June, 086 Organization of Nebraska AEYC Local Affiliates Have over 50 members Manage their own $$ Are incorporated Work with and submit reports to state office Omaha AEYC & Lincoln AEYC

7. June, 087 Organization of Nebraska AEYC Local Chapters of Nebraska AEYC Columbus, Northeast, All Nations, Sarpy/Cass, Kearney Fewer than 50 members Nebraska AEYC manages $$ Not incorporated Under the state umbrella & insurance

8. June, 088 Joining Nebraska AEYC Membership Costs: $40 for students $50 for regular membership $85 for comprehensive membership Options for 3-year membership (Discounted) Cost includes membership in NAEYC, Midwest AEYC, Nebraska AEYC, and a local chapter (if applicable)

9. June, 089 NeAEYC Membership March, 08 ComprehensiveRegularStudentTOTAL OAEYC 6613250248 LAEYC 408636162 At-Large 1931757 Northeast 715022 Columbus 212014 All-Nations 2608 Sarpy-Cass 66416 Kearney Area 814224 Independent 1203 TOTAL 15130499554

10. June, 0810 Omaha AEYC 248 Members 2 representatives on NeAEYC board Jen Haggart Don George President: Jen Haggart www.OmahaAEYC.org Student Chapter Metropolitan Community College

11. June, 0811 Omaha AEYC from A to Z A Accreditation Boot Camp Fall 2008 BBoard Development & Education part of every Board meeting CChicago “food, friends and fun” event at NAEYC Annual Conference DDay for Kids September 2007 – early childhood activities area EEmail communication on a regular basis FFuture Link – newsletter published quarterly GGrowing, growing, growing – Membership increase of 25% June 2007 to June 2008

12. Omaha AEYC from A to Z, cont H Happy 50th Birthday Omaha AEYC!! IIntro to Early Childhood presentations at Metro JJoin Us! Member Outreach Co-Chairs focusing on member recruitment and retention KKaleidoscope Conference with Michael Brandwein LLeading the Way to Quality MMonthly Board meetings NNetworking Nights scheduled quarterly OOrientation for Board members January 2008 P Professional Development Nights April and October 2008 QQuality Matters Training Series – over 150 trained on NAEYC Accreditation Standards

13. Omaha AEYC A to Z, cont R Retreat “Building Connections” on the Board, in the community, with our members SSenator Meet and Greet TTelephone number established 402-541-4718 UUpdating Bylaws, Policies and Procedures and Board Position Descriptions VVIP Event WWebsite has a new look! XeXcellent response to Week of the Young Child Kick Off plans (winter weather cancellation) YYoung Children – it’s what we’re all about! ZZero dead ends…the possibilities are endless

14. June, 0814 Lincoln AEYC 162 members 2 representatives on NeAEYC board Janeen Ward Pat Enevoldsen President: Pat Enevoldsen Student chapters: Southeast Community College University of Nebraska at Lincoln

15. June, 0815 Lincoln AEYC Activities Annual April Early Childhood Celebration Recognition – Sally Wysong Award (2008: Alicia Baillie, 2007: Helen Raikes) Periodic newsletter Networking at each meeting – meet at EC facilities Yahoo account started Videotaped for public access TV

16. Lincoln AEYC Activities Training: Relationship Roots How’s Your Laugh Life? Supporting Children with Special Needs in a Regular Setting Special Care Training

17. June, 0817 Kearney Chapter of Nebraska AEYC 24 Members President: Jo Cordova President Elect: Loree Johnson Activities: Hosted Early Learning Guidelines training Hosted conference WOYC celebration at Hilltop Mall

18. June, 0818 22 Members & 8 members President: Susan Strahm Activities Registration discounts for Norfolk conference WOYC - table tents mailed to all members Enhancing Nature Education emphasis through partnerships Emphasis on CDA candidates Northeast & All Nations Chapters of Nebraska AEYC

19. June, 0819 Columbus Chapter of Nebraska AEYC 14 Members President: Kathy Zadina Activities: WOYC Kindergarten roundup activities – distributed 442 packets to Kindergarten families Support to Columbus EC Conference – April 5 EC professionals did a week of guest DJ spots for KLIR Radio Station highlighting activities to extend children’s learning. Planning to develop a Directors Networking group in fall

20. June, 0820 Sarpy/Cass Chapter of Nebraska AEYC 16 Members – Sarpy/Cass No officers, organizational structure at this time.

21. June, 0821 At-Large & independent members 57 at-large members – do not belong to any chapter. Most live in the central and western part of the state Only 3 independent members now – used to be many more

22. June, 0822 Chapter support from NeAEYC Door prizes Professional Resources Attend conferences Financial support to student chapters (conference) WOYC Mini-Grants Chapter retreat(s) 5 Board representatives from local chapters and at-large members

23. June, 0823 Chapter Support Each chapter can use up to 12 points 5 Professional books Freebies (post-it notes, magnets, pens, etc) 4 Children’s books 1 page on the NeAEYC website Staff support at a chapter meeting Staff support – flyer or newsletter

24. www.NebraskaAEYC.org "Ordinary people with commitment can make an extraordinary impact on the world." John Maxwell