MSBOA-District 8

President’s Report – Monday, May 7, 2007

WOW! The sun is shining, weather is beautiful and my grass so tall- I’m thinking of getting goats or putting it up. I hope you have had a successful year, and you are looking forward to the next year. Things have been very busy at the state office, and I hope everyone takes a moment to surf the state and district web site for information and updates.

That aside, here are some points you can be thinking about this year:

• Look ahead, find your membership information and set your date to get it processed.
• Plan to attend/participate in the many MSBOA activities that are scheduled. We’ve got something for all of us, many districts will give you time to attend and credit you hours for participating.
• Think about volunteering to help MSBOA, every little bit helps and it gives you a personal connection with the organization and more importantly, with fellow teachers.
• Plan to attend at least one State MSBOA Meeting; this is our organization. The next one is Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Michigan State University.
• Attend some or all of MYAF, it’s a lot of fun…If you would like to help please talk with Jason Cunningham or call Jim Rice to volunteer.

Lastly, I want to thank everyone that makes this organization work. Officers, Committee Chairs, Festival Hosts and Workers…I’m proud to be from District 8.

Respectfully submitted

Joel Shaner

jshaner@jpsmail.org

Peace