Current News from LIBEC's Executive Board
November 2008
Dear LIBEC Member:
Over the past few weeks SCBTA and LIBEC have been revisiting
the mission of each organization. It was clear that both organizations
were working for the same membership base and had the same goals
in mind:
- Professional Support and Networking
- Semi-annual Membership Meetings
- Student Scholarships
- Student Contests
- Professional Field Trips/Networking
- Annual Spring Meeting and Luncheon Awards
- Contacts with Publishing, Business and Industry Professionals
- BTANYS Discounts
- Updates from NY State Education Dept
- Promote Business Education
- Professional Development Workshops
On Monday, October 6, LIBEC and SCBTA merged and a new
organization was created, Long Island Business Teachers Association. The “official” change
will take place on January 1 due to the fact that it will take
time to create bylaws, a new treasury and a new website.
If you are a 2008-2009 LIBEC member, you are a member automatically
of Long Island BTA. However, if you have not yet joined LIBEC,
just go to www.libec.org and
register.
Both the SCBTA and LIBEC boards are confident that this merger
will allow us to create a stronger organization for Long Island.
It is imperative that Long Island business teachers unite to strengthen
business education, not only on a local level but in New York State.
S. Dianne Elmore, President LIBEC
September 2008
Dear Business Educator:
I hope you had a very relaxing and enjoyable
summer. Now that you have returned to school, I hope your
first few days of the 2008-2009 school year were calm and productive.
The LIBEC Board has also returned, and we are excited about the
events planned for the upcoming school year.
Please check your mail for the LIBEC application.
You can also download the application by clicking on “Membership
Application."
Just
return the application to “Ana Tuzzolino,”
as noted at bottom of the application. If your district requires
an invoice, please email me at selmore@smithtown.k12.ny.us,
and I will send you one.
As in the past, we are continuing to offer a departmental
membership so your entire department may join realizing a substantial
savings. Our goal is to have our membership directory completed
by October 30, 2008, so please send in your application with your
check and/or purchase order as soon as possible.
Your LIBEC membership
affords your department the opportunity to remain current with
your fellow business colleagues in both Nassau and Suffolk counties,
access to professional development. Your membership also provides
your students with the opportunity to participate
in the annual LIBEC competition, apply for our LIBEC scholarships,
and to attend the our competition awards ceremony in May.
Please add the LIBEC
events to your personal calendar.
There will be more detailed information about each event as the
dates approach. All event information will be published on our
website. You will be able to download various applications for
scholarships, contests, and membership. You can contact
me or any board member via e-mail.
I am looking forward to working with you this
year. If you have any suggestions on how the Board and I can
serve you more efficiently, please don’t hesitate to contact
us.
Sincerely,
S. Dianne Elmore, LIBEC President
selmore@smithtown.k12.ny.us
(631) 382-5211
