TIMELY INFORMATION : Scholarships available: The deadline for the $1000 Scholarship we award to a future teacher starting college in the fall has passed. This year's scholarship winner will be announced and honored at the May meeting. The big change this year for the state scholarship available to a college student is that any IRTA member can nominate any eligible college student who has been accepted into an Indiana college/university's education program. All of the requirements are outlined on the first page of the attached application. All the IRTA member must do is fill out (or provide) the last three lines on page one of the application, giving name, address, and membership number. The applicant no longer has to be related to an IRTA member. Feel free to call the number on the application if you need more information or have questions. Deadline in April 26. Scholarship Application link
Upcoming Volunteer Activities: 1) If you want to help with the Hendricks County Music Festival on April 20th by sitting with the judge and listening to student performances, contact Diane Perry. Volunteers work a 3.5 hour shift either starting at 8:30 am or 12 noon. 2) If you wish to volunteer for the "Morning Tea" arranged by Linda Langford AHS Speech teacher to give students more experience with face-to-face conversations with adults, contact Sheey Gummer. It will be held May 24 from 8-9 am at AHS. 3) If you wish to attend the Leganslative Brunch on April 9th to discuss the importance of the 13th Check with our legislators, contact Ellen McKinney. IRTA will provide bus transportation for those who register.
Here's a Recap of our March Meeting: 1. Our program was provided by the Avon High School song and dance group THE ACCENTS and their director, Leah Trigge. Although scheduling conflicts made it impossible for them to use the stage, they still gave a stellar performance for our group. As always, an added bonus for the members was when several of the cast members and/or crew recognized some faces in our group. Thanks for a terrific program, ACCENTS and good luck in competition. Click here to view picture in Hendricks County Flyer. 2. To review the minutes of this meeting, please click here: Minutes for March meeting If you have corrections, please mention them at the next meeting or email me (singernancy1725@gmail.com) with the corrections or additions. 3. Our next meeting will be May 13, 2019. Will and Nikki Gott who own an Avon based travel agency, Magnified Vacation CruiseOne will be presenting a program designed to tell you everything you need to know to schedule the best vacation you have had in years. Bring all the questions you always wanted to know about travel agencies and designing trips and they will be glad to help you. 4. FOR THE MAY MEETING: a. We donate to the local food banks, so, if possible, please bring a donation or two b. If you know a former teacher or administrator who doesn't usually attend, invite him or her or, even better, pick them up and bring them with you.
Here's a Recap of our November Meeting: 1. Our speaker was Doug Boles, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He talked about how he came to be President of the Speedway and what the Speedway and racing in general has meant to him through the years. He also candidly answered questions ranging from the importance of reaching all students in the classroom to the future of the Speedway. 2. To review the minutes of this meeting, please click here: 11.12.2018_hcrta_minutes_final.pdf If you have corrections, please mention them at the next meeting or email me (singernancy1725@gmail.com) with the corrections or additions.
