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Vol. 16 Issue 2 October/November, 2011

The Official Publication of the Illinois Association of Educational Office Professionals Donna Steckling, Editor! ! ! ! ! ! Volume 19 Issue 2 Winter 2012-2013

Message from Dena Henricks, CEOE IAEOP President 2012-2013 Another year has come and gone. I hope that everyone was able to take time to enjoy family and friends during your holiday season. I was so honored to be able to present the Distinguished Service Award to Donna Steckling at our fall conference. Donna has kept all of us informed as to the happenings of IAEOP through the IAEOP Beacon. All of her continued service to IAEOP has made her very deserving of this special award. Central Area Professional Development Days is coming up on March 22-23, 2013 in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Missouri ladies have a full-day packed full of professional development from school safety and school law to customer service and association membership and it’s benefits. Hope you will be able to attend Central Area this year. The conference registration information is on the IAEOP website. We have some great things planned for our Spring Conference, so mark your calendars for April 19-21, 2013. Our keynote speaker will be Ms. JoAnne Geigner, communications specialist and Mr. Don Owen, veteran of Urbana SD 116 since 1990. We will also have the installation of our newly elected board members at our

Saturday evening banquet. Please be sure to vote for our candidates on Survey Monkey. The link was sent out through the IAEOP list serve. Please continue to share the benefits of membership to IAEOP with your co-workers. The cost of our conference is very low, and the personal benefits of attending are “priceless.” The friendships acquired and the professional contacts made help all of us in our daily jobs. I can’t wait to see all of my IAEOP friends at spring conference. Time seems to fly by but the time between conferences seems too long. Thanks for all you do and continue to do for IAEOP. “Get your professionalism up to PAR through IAEOP” Professionalism. Achievements. Results.

Find Articles About: President’s Message 1 Upcoming Nat’l, Central Area, State 2 IAEOP Fall 2012 Conference 3-4 News IAEOP Members 5 NAEOP News & IAEOP Reports 6 Illinois Legislation 7 Central Area PDD 8 NAEOP Conference Information 9-10 2013 IAEOP Spring Conference 11-12 2013 Spring Conference Regis. 13-14 IAEOP Membership Information 15

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NATIONAL, CENTRAL AREA AND STATE FUTURE EVENTS IAEOP CONFERENCES

April 19-21, 2013 Spring Conference 2013 on April 19-21 (three day format) Holiday Inn Urban, 1001 Killarney Street, Urbana IL 61801 Guest-room Rate: $109 +tax Reservation Deadline: March 27, 2013 Breakfast is NOT included in the room rate. Information will be available on the website. Members of the \IAEOP Conference Task Force look forward to seeing you at this event. Key Note Speakers Ms. JoAnne Geigner is a Communications Specialist. Ms. Geigner has grown in her field of communications, and more recently joined Urbana SD 116 as their Communications Specialist. Ms. Geigner will cultivate your interest, sharing the proper use of social media. Mr. Don Owen is a veteran of Urbana SD 116 since 1990. He began his career in education teaching history in the middle school. As Assistant Superintendent of C & I, Mr. Owen supervises and coordinates curriculum and instruction programs, staff development, assessment, technology, and more. Mr. Owen will focus on today’s technology, retaining a safe environment of our schools and personal lives. “Professionalism through Communications” Presentations will be throughout the morning session. Technology is part of the fabric of written, spoken, web, email, tweeting, Apple, Mac, Windows or Facebook and Smart Phones. The purpose of the presentation is for attendees to better understand today’s media and educate ourselves to be professional communicators in a safe media environment. Workshop: Brain Fitness” Ms. Cheri Burham offers this unique workshop on using the different parts of the brain to improve memory. Missouri CAPDD 2013

Jewels of the Office Great things will be happening at the Courtyard by Marriott, Blue Springs, Missouri, on March 22-23, 2013! The NAEOP Central Area Professional Development Day will get off to a pirate’s bounty of fun, starting with a mixer on Friday evening, followed by a ‘jewel’ of a day on Saturday, March 23rd. Get ready for some sparkling professional workshops. You won’t need a jeweler’s loop to find something special-every attendee will come away feeling newly polished for their work environment. Room rates are just $89.00 per night! Keep watching for more information.See page 8 for more information about CAPDD or check IAEOP’s website. Refer to page 8. NAEOP 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE July 21-26 -- Alexandria, VA (suburb of Washington, DC) “A Capitol Affair” hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Area. The Core committee will be composed of 2010 Mid-Atlantic Area State AEOP Presidents. Co-chairmen for the conference are Donna Lazar, SC and Sibyl Hoover, DE. The Cochairmen for the Institute are Lisa Elmore, NC and Laura Nossell, Mt. Veronica Waddey, VA is the Core Committee Chairman. Hilton Hotel $139 per night 2 in a room, additional person $20 per night. .

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IAEOP FALL 2012 CONFERENCE MEMORIES

David Davis (1815-1886), a distinguished jurist, was born in Maryland and studied law in New England. In 1836 he settled in Bloomington and in 1844 won election as a Whig to the Illinois legislature. The group shown looks very happy about their Above left: The guide for the Tour. IAEOP group got tour of this historic mansion on Friday. together for this photo showing they enjoyed the tour. Mr. Melnecez is the Mr. Thomas, SATURDAY WORKSHOP Educational Specialist of the recently retired Vice SPEAKERS Illinois Farm Bureau for Principal, worked at Illinois Agriculture in the Highland High School for Classroom 34 years and gave the He presented a fastKeynote presentation. paced workshop for teaching He began his career agriculture through fun, teaching physical hands-on lesson activities education, Drivers’ that could be readily Education, and coaching implemented in classrooms. football and basketball. He awarded ticket He continues his career winners with books for young as assistant principal and children which were fun and athletic director. informative about farm Handouts were animals, etc. available for participants Barry Thomas Danny Mielneczez to reinforce what was “Fun with Agriculture “Coaching to Be the talked about in the in the Classroom” Best You Can Be” presentation. Dena Henricks, IAEOP

Distinguished Service Award Beacon Editor Donna Steckling

President, presented the Award to Donna for 16 years of service as the Editor of IAEOP’s newsletter, the BEACON. It was a welcome surprise for Donna as she accepted the beautiful clock with plaque. It is now displayed on the fireplace mantel. THANKS from Donna for this Honor!

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Saturday General Meeting with Luncheon, Awards, and Raffles

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News about IAEOP Members Mary Ann Mulverhill (77) IAEOP Past President (1987-1989 ) passed away Friday, February 8, in Niceville, Fl. Mary Ann was an active member of the Decatur Association EOP; Past President DAEOP 1977-79, Educational Office Professional 1980, 1981 and 1987. She also attended Macon County EOP events.

Cards may be sent to: The Mulverhill Family c/o Eva Mulverhill 1627 Date Palm Drive Niceville, Florida 32578

Elaine Licking, IAEOP retired, has recently shared a 2012 update. Her address is 108 Ridge Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115. Her husband Jim, was hospitalized June 23-20. At the end of that time he was transferred to DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing home for further care. At age 89, with two hip replacements, Elaine could no longer give him the care he needed at home. He will be transferred to the Illinois Veteran's Home when room is available. His movements, even with a walker, are labored. His mind is not as sharp as it was, and he has many times of 'not remembering'. On April 24, daughter Doris, took him on a World War II Honor Flight to Washington, DC. Elaine has been diagnosed with chronic leukemia. So far it has not advanced and she does not require medication. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, from Jim and Elaine - please remember them in prayer after this difficult year.

Carole Carnaghi, IAEOP Retired, is having a number of health problems; trouble with her legs, and severe arthritis of the spine. She had an MRI on Wednesday of her back and they saw 'something' on or around the adrenal gland. They are scheduling a CT scan for more information.

Rita Wall, IAEOP retired, member of Decatur AEOP, fell before Christmas and broke both knees. This week she had the braces taken off and walked a little during therapy. Send a card to: Rita Wall Hickory Point Christian Village 565 W Marion Ave Forsyth, IL 62535 Cathy Orseske, CEOE I have received my CEOE as of Sept. 15. NAEOP sent me the certificate and the pin. I am very proud and blessed to have been in education and IAEOP so that I could earn this distinction. Jackie Voorhees presents the official CEOE Certificate to Cathy.

Marjorie McCorkle, IAEOP retired, son Richard recently passed away. Please remember Marge and her family in your prayers at this time. Mitzy Widebeck, IAEOP Treasurer & Legislation Chair, recently suffered the loss of her father, Walter, and IAEOP extends our sympathy to her and family.

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News about NAEOP Members Butch Bender, NAEOP Past President and President Emeritus of the NAEOP Board of Trustees, has been in our prayers for some time. Following is an update from her daughter, Kay. Mom wanted to wish you ALL a Happy, Safe, and Blessed New Year. She says thankyou for keeping her in your thoughts, prayers and sending her cards. There are so many of you and I love reading her the notes or letters that tell her she was such an inspiration and mentor. I keep telling myself I have to read them to myself first so I don't start the tears as I read them to her. She is my inspiration for sure. Mom is still hanging in there. Mom and I celebrated the New Years with Koot-beer floats!! Ha. A long ways from her Old Grand Dad and seven up! She enjoyed it! She got hooked on them about 2 months ago. Whatever she wants that's what she gets. Christmas Eve I walked into her room and she says: I like that sweatshirt (UNI of

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course). When I left her I went to the university bookstore and got her one! She also has her UNI scarf and blanket. I walked her out in the hall with all this purple and gold and she says stop a minute(we were walking by someone) She grabbed this girls arm and says, did you know I was a UNI fan? And she just laughs. We were all there for Christmas except my brother from CO. She has been doing good for the last 2 months but as always gets sore from being in bed or wheelchair all the time. Still after all these years does not complain and makes the best of it. She now is the only original one there from when we started. That's Butch tho, bound and determined to stay with it. I hope this finds everyone well and I want to thank you all for still keeping in contact with her. Elverda "Butch" Bender 7511 University Ave #229 Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Community Service & Fellowship Affiliations: Ruth Burgess Ellen Flynn & Nancy On September 6, 2012, I sent Harrington the 2012-2013 Affiliate"s We will do Make-A-Wish Application to the seven Foundation and The Ronald Mc Affiliate Presidents. As of this Donald Houses at the spring Board Meeting I have conferences and at the fall received the following conferences Special Olympics applications and fees: and National Childhood Cancer Foundation. Champaign County Assoc. Please call Ellen Flynn or Danville Association Nancy Harrington when cards Highland Association need to be sent. Kankakee-Iroquois EOP Macon County AEOP Vermilion County AEOP Waubonsee Educational Office Staff

Membership, Cathy Orseskem, CEOE As of October, the following is the membership count: Annual Active - 46 Retired - 24 Active Life - 11 Retired Life - 78 Honorary - 12 Special Projects -- Marcia Redman Many wonderful raffle baskets were brought forFall Conference. We encourage people to bring baskets to the Spring Conference. Also, the 1500 Recipe Books were nearly sold out for $10 each. Dena, thanks for the great work.

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LEGISLATION by Mitzy Widebeck The following is a list of bills signed into law by Governor Quinn as reported by the Illinois Association of School Boards. HB 3806 ( Cavaletto, R-Salem) changes the definition of chronic truant in the Juvenile Court Act to be the same as the definition in the School Code. The bill is now Public Act 97-0975, effective August 17, 2012. HB 3826 (Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora), regarding service animals that must be allowed in schools, the bill provides that "service animal" means a dog or miniature horse trained or being trained as a hearing animal, a guide animal, an assistance animal, a seizure alert animal, a mobility animal, a psychiatric service animal, an autism service animal, or an animal trained for any other physical, mental, or intellectual disability. The bill expands the definition of service animal and adds to the types of disabilities that would allow a student to use a service animal in schools. The bill is now Public Act 97-0956, effective August 14, 2012. HB 5212 ( Krezwick, D-Orland Park) provides that a public body may make required notifications regarding revisions in the prevailing wage rate by inserting in the written contract a stipulation that states the revised prevailing wage rates are available on the Department of Labor’s website. The bill is now Public Act 97-0964, effective January 1, 2013. HB 5689 (Lilly, D-Chicago) creates the Eradicate Domestic Violence Task Force to develop a statewide effective and feasible prevention course for high school students designed to prevent interpersonal, adolescent violence. One of the charges of the Task Force is to evaluate the approximate cost per school or

school district to implement and maintain school curriculum aimed at preventing domestic violence. The Illinois Association of School Boards, the Illinois Association of School Administrators, the Illinois Association of School Business Officials, and the Illinois Principals Association each will have representation on the Task Force. The bill is now Public Act 97-1037, effective August 20, 2012. SB 3367 (Garrett, D-Lake Forest) makes significant changes regarding drivers’ education, including:

* requires drivers’ education vehicles used by public high schools to undergo an annual safety inspection if the cars are over five years of age or have over 75,000 miles on the odometer; * requires school districts to post information about mandate waiver hearings on their websites, as well as posting the notice in the newspaper. If the mandate waiver requests an increase in the district s drivers’ education fee, the amount of that increase must be included on the website and in the newspaper notice; * requires school districts requesting a waiver to contract with a private company to provide drivers’ education services, to provide evidence that the commercial driver training school employs instructors who hold valid teaching certificates; * ·requires the ISBE to adopt standards for drivers’ education; and * ·requires the ISBE to annually report the approximate per capita drivers’ education cost for each school district. The bill is now Public Act 97-1025, effective January 1, 2013. *This report was presented at the Fall meeting. Look in the Spring issue for an update after the Spring Conference of IAEOP.

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MAEOP/CENTRAL AREA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY SPRING WORKSHOP March 22-23, 2013 Adams Pointe Conference Center 1400 North East Coronado Drive Blue Springs, MO 64014 (816) 220-4400 I-70, Blue Springs, MO (It is located on the south outer road, just east of Adams Dairy Parkway, Blue Springs, MO) Room Rates $89.00/ per night EVENT SCHEDULE BY DATE: March 21-22, 2013: Thursday--evening, Friday--day and Friday evening: Missouri State Conference Friday night is the MAEOP banquet. Cass County, MO is hosting a fantastic "be-jewelled event!" (This banquet is optional for CAPDD attendees; if you would like to join us, the cost is $32.50. March 23, 2013 Saturday's CAPDD event, "Jewels of the Office", will be a single registration of fee $65 .00 (Includes "Continental Breakfast", morning break, lunch & afternoon break) Saturday will be the traditional Central Area Professional Development Day packed full of workshops designed to promote professionalism for our `office jewels'. Sessions will include: • *Session on "School Safety" by a Safe School presenter (National subject of concern now.) • *Christy Serrage,” MAEOP President, will bring us: "Customer Service" • Shellie Guin, Attorney-At-Law will present on educational law and how to deal with those ever present legal questions. • Fourth workshop (TBA) Pending (will announce soon) announcing. Schedule For The Day: 7:45 a.m Registration/Continental Breakfast 8:15 a.m. Welcome, Lisa Morehouse, Central Area Director "On Time" drawing (special gift) 8:30 a.m. Two (2) morning workshops with break between 11:45 a.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Two (2) afternoon workshops with break between 4:00 p.m. CA Wrap Up We will have the annual State Basket raffles as well as a 50/50 drawing on Saturday. Missouri CAPDD 2013

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2013

Alexandria, Virginia July 22 - 26 The Hilton Alexandria Mark Center

The host hotel for the 2013 NAEOP Conference is the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The airport shuttle service is available at no cost (free) as well as free shuttle service to the Pentagon Mall and Old Town Alexandria. You can board tour busses or the subway from these locations.

First Timers' Orientation If you are a first time conference attendee, you are considered a “First Timer.” Attending the First Timers’ Orientation will give you the opportunity to start trading your pins, meet other First Timers and the NAEOP Executive Board members, get the inside “scoop” on the conference activities and most of all have FUN.

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly between 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 703-845-1010 or Hilton Reservations at 1-800-445-8667. Please give the Group Code NAE when you call to identify yourself as an NAEOP Member.

NAEOP Choir If you are interested in lending your voice to the NAEOP Choir, be sure to select the briefing for “Choir” rehearsal (note: there are two opportunities) on the registration form. The sessions are rehearsals for the music performed on at least two different occasions during the conference. You can attend one or both sessions. (PSP credit is not given for choir practice even though it is listed with the briefings and there is no charge.)

Shuttle Service Take advantage of the free shuttle service for transportation to the Pentagon Mall or Old Town Alexandria. From these locations, it is an easy transition to a step on tour bus or the subway to take you into Washington, D.C. The shuttle is provided by the hotel and operation hours will be published in the At-A-Glance. The shuttle also provides transportation to and from the airport at no cost.

Hospitality If you have any needs please see a Mid-Atlantic Office Professional at the greeter’s desk, registration area, or the hospitality Hospitality room and we will be glad to assist you. Door prizes are distributed from the Hospitality room so don’t forget to check for your number. Check the At-A-Glance for the Hospitality room location. Hospitality room hours will be limited. Please remember that the Hospitality room is a place to take a short break, renew friendships and have a light snack. We respectfully request that you limit the amount of food you take out of the Hospitality room.

Climate Alexandria is warm, sunny and muggy in July. The average July high is 89 degrees and the average low is 71 degrees. Humidity is abounding. Be sure to wear sunscreen when you are sightseeing and drink plenty of water. You will also want to purchase Exhibits/Special Projects the Mid-Atlantic 2013 NAEOP commemorative Be sure to visit the exhibits during the following hours: sweater for those cool meeting rooms. Tuesday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Attire Business attire is appropriate for all daytime sessions. For the PSP Banquet, PSP The Exhibits and Special Projects will have a variety of items to purchase and review. You will be able to recipients often wear formal or semi-formal purchase tickets for the baskets donated from each state. attire. Other attendees wear formal, semiDrawings for State baskets will be held on Wednesday formal, or business/office attire. For the from 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Installation Banquet, attendees wear formal, semi-formal or Sunday best dress. Conference Sweater: The price of the NOTE: If you as a member are interested in having a conference sweater is printed incorrectly in the table at the Exhibits, please contact Brenda Steward at Winter 2013 NES Connector. The correct price [email protected]. for details. is $30, plus $5 shipping, for all sizes.

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INSTITUTE, BRIEFINGS, TOURS, OTHER FEATURES Institute Held all-day on Monday and Tuesday. Institute sessions are more intense sessions than briefings and are held from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Costs for Institute sessions are listed below. Education Credit Fee - $100 (this is required in order to receive 16-clock hours of education credit toward PSP). Lunch is included with your registration. Business attire is appropriate for Institute classes. There are three sessions on Monday and three on Tuesday from which to choose. Monday‘ IC-M01/EC1 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $70 Emotional Intelligence -- Tracey Connley IC-M02 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $35 Dare to Soar -- Debbie Wade, CEOP, CEOE IC-M03 – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $35 How to Keep Your Head On……While Working Your Butt Off -- Dave Sheffield “The Shef” Tuesday IC-T01/EC2 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. $$70 Growing into Leadership -- Tracey Connley IC-T02 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. #35 Effective English Skills for the Practitioner Joseph Wiggins IC-T03 – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $35 Okay, I Get That Social Media is Important, But Where Do I Start? Andrew Rose

Briefings are mini-workshops presented on a wide range of subjects. Inservice points may be earned toward your Professional Standards Program (PSP) certification. To register for briefings, indicate your choices on the registration form. The $10 charge is for the cost of materials. Doors will close ten minutes into the briefing. You must be present at the end of the briefing to receive your certificate. You will have the opportunity to attend eight different briefings as they are held on Tuesday through Thursday. Business attire is appropriate for Briefings. Tuesday, July 23 - There are 18 sessions covering many topics. Wednesday, July 24 - There are 8 sessions. Thursday, July 25 - There are 3 sessions. Briefings with descriptions and presenters are posted on NAEOP website.

Awards Luncheon On Thursday, July 25, at 12:00 p.m., the recipients of the Olive T. Ritchie Educational Office Professional of the Year and the National Administrator of the Year will be honored. Menus posted on website and registration. PSP Banquet Recipients of the Professional Standards Program (PSP) certificate will be honored on Wednesday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. PSP recipients will be seated with their family/friends. : Menus posted on website and Registration.

Installation Banquet - July 26 Meal selections are posted on website & Registration. Area Luncheon Meetings Join members from your geographic area as your Area Director hosts a business luncheon on Wednesday, July 24, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Opening Session/Flag Ceremony State day will be Tuesday, July 23, at 7:00 p.m. Please wear your state shirts, dresses, scarves, etc. to the Tuesday night opening session. We have an outstanding speaker and some exciting entertainment you will not want to miss. Tours All group tours will be arranged and hosted by the Virginia Association of Educational Office Professionals. For your convenience, door-to-door transportation will be provided by Martz Gray Line DC Tours. All purchases must be made directly through Virginia AEOP. You must purchase tours online: www.va-aeop.org or by contacting tour chairman Veronica Waddey @ 804-385-6933 (cell). Sunday, July 21- Tour 1 - DC in a Day Tour 9:00 a.m. to hotel 5:00 p.m. Cost per person - $52.00 Monday, July 22 - Tour 2 -Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery 9:00 a.m. to 5;00 p.m. Cost per person $72.00 includes admission into Mount Vernon with lunch and the tram ride at Arlington Cemetery. Thursday, July 24 - Tour Spirit of Washington Cruise on the Potomac 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Cost per person $97.00. Includes an “all-you-cameat” buffet and a cash bar. A relaximg and fun 3-hour voyage.

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“Get Your Professionalism Up to Par Through IAEOP” IAEOP 2013 Spring Conference Hotel Reservations and Information The Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center 1001 Killarney Street Urbana, Illinois 61801 Make reservations with The Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center by calling 217-328-7900 or 877-834-3613. Inform the hotel that you are with IAEOP when you call for reservations. Room rates are $109.00 plus local and state taxes for standard king or two queens. Please note: This rate does NOT include breakfast. There are two restaurants in the hotel. Rooms do not have refrigerators or microwaves. Rooms must be guaranteed with a personal or school credit card at reservation and check in. Please ask the hotel at the time of reservation for current polices of payment by check, if preferred. IAEOP cannot guarantee a room payment if made by check and the hotel reserves the right to decline personal or school checks. **RESERVATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY MARCH 27, 2013** This is the hotel’s firm cutoff to get the special room rate for the conference. Driving Directions: From the North: I-57 to Exit 237A towards Indianapolis. 3.7 miles on I-74 to the Lincoln Avenue Exit, #183. Turn right onto North Lincoln Ave. and take the 1st right onto W. Killarney St. From the West: I-72 to I-57 N via Exit 182B toward Chicago/I-74/Indianapolis for 2.2 miles. Merge onto I-74 via Exit 237A towards Indianapolis for 3.5 miles. Take the Lincoln Avenue Exit 183. Turn right onto N. Lincoln Ave. and take the 1st right onto W. Killarney St. From the South: I-70 toward Effingham to I-57 North toward Chicago. Merge onto I-74 East via Exit 237A towards Indianapolis for 3.5 miles. Take the Lincoln Avenue Exit 183. Turn right onto N. Lincoln Ave. and then take the 1st right onto W. Killarney St. General Information (Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs) Friday Night – Dinner on your own. Restaurants near: At Exit 183, Steak and Shake and Cracker Barrel, At Exit 181, Olive Garden, Bob Evans, Panera Bread, Fridays, and Alexander’s Steakhouse. The shopping mall is at Exit 181. The hospitality room will be open after the Executive Board Meeting. Presentation by Beckey Burgoyne, author of a biography about Amanda Blake, “Perfectly Amanda Gunsmoke’s “Miss Kitty” To Dodge and Beyond” will be at 7:00 p.m. Saturday Luncheon Menu Information –Salad & Potato Bar including fresh mixed greens with assorted toppings: shredded carrots, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon and dressings. Baked potatoes with assorted toppings: butter, sour cream, chives, cheese sauce, bacon, tomato, broccoli, jalapenos, bell peppers, salsa and chicken cubes. Mint brownies for dessert. Saturday Banquet Menu Information – Sirloin of Beef topped with red wine sauce or Chicken Devon— chicken breast with broccoli and cheese sauce. Both served with garden salad, fingerling potatoes, steamed vegetables, rolls, butter, coffee or iced tea and Mint Brownies. Sunday Brunch – Breakfast Buffet: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, breakfast potatoes, assorted pastries, muffins, fresh fruit, assorted cold cereals, milk, coffee, tea, juice, preserves and butter. The IAEOP Conference Task Force has chosen some buffet style meals to keep costs as low as possible and to provide individual selection of food choices. Also, there will not be a cash bar in the banquet room. Information will be available in the conference program about bar service. For more Information or assistance:





Please contact: Paula Bender at 630-466-2371 or [email protected] Nancy Van Vickle at 217-444-1507 or [email protected]

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IAEOP Spring Conference.....April 19-21, 2013 Friday, April 19, 2013 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Registration--Lobby Executive Board Meeting (Season’s Room)

** To reduce conference expenses – the board meeting will be held in the same room that will later be used for Hospitality and Special Projects. Please be patient until the meeting is over* 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

First Timer Orientation *****Dinner on your own Hospitality Plus & Special Projects (Season’s Room) Presentation by Author Beckey Burgoyne, “Perfectly Amanda, Gunsmoke’s “Miss Kitty”, To Dodge and Beyond”

PSP Workshops will be scheduled with Dena Henricks on an individual basis. Please indicate that you are interested in a PSP workshop on your registration form. Dena will contact you to set up that time. Saturday, April 20,2013 8:00 – 8:45 am.

***** Breakfast on Your Own

Registration (Lobby) Presentation of Colors /Pledge of Allegiance Introductions & Welcome - IAEOP President Dena Henricks 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Keynote--“Professionalism Through Communications” 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Continuation of Keynote “Professionalism Through Communications” 9:00 a.m.

11:30 – 11:45 a.m. 11:45 – 1:15 p.m. 1:15 – 1:30 p.m. 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 5:00 – 5:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Break Luncheon/Business Meeting Break Workshop “Brain Fitness” Cheri Burcham, University of Illinois Extension Break Affiliate President’s & Director’s Meeting Task Force Meeting Installation Practice Social Time Banquet & Awards and Installation

Sunday, April 21, 2013 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Inspiration White Rose Ceremony Brunch, Raffle, Closing Remarks

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Get your Professionalism up to Par Through IAEOP IAEOP Spring 2013 Conference April 19-21, 2013 The Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center 1001 Killarney, Urbana, Illinois 61801 REGISTRATION FORM

Please Print or Type: Name

Home Phone

Home Address

Office Phone

City/State/Zip

Fax Number

School District Name

Position

E-mail Address First IAEOP Conference?

Affiliate President Yes

Yes

No

No - If yes, will you attend the First Timers Orientation?

Do you want to share a hotel room and need help finding someone?

Yes

REGISTRATION FEE – IAEOP Member

$60.00

$

REGISTRATION FEE - Non-Member

$80.00

$

Yes

No

No

*If you have not paid your membership dues you must pay them using the Membership Application which can be downloaded at www.iaeop.com or pay the non-member fee. REGISTRATION FEE – Retired Member

$30.00

$

LATE REGISTRATION FEE (postmarked after April 12, 2013)

$15.00

$

Saturday, April 20, 2013 *Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs. Networking Luncheon

# of tickets

$15.50

$

Banquet

# of tickets # of tickets___________

$21.00 $21.00

$ $___________________

# of tickets__________

$14.00

$___________________

Sirloin of Beef Chicken Devon

Breakfast Buffet TOTAL ENCLOSED

$ Registration Deadline April 12, 2013 Make check payable to “IAEOP 2013 Spring Conference”

Mail both pages of registration and check or money order to: Nancy Van Vickle, IAEOP Conf. Registrar



PHONE NUMBER:

217-444-1507 Danville High School









FAX NUMBER:

217-444-1544 202 East Fairchild St









E-MAIL:

[email protected] Danville, IL 61832 Cancellations for refunds must be received prior to April 12, 2013. NO REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE. Liability: The Illinois Association of Educational Office Professionals assumes no responsibility for any personal injuries or damages to property incurred by a delegate or guest while engaged in any Association sponsored activity.

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WORKSHOP REGISTRATION (continued) Please return both pages Enclose the name of any guest(s) with your remittance so that the person(s) will be provided with a nametag: Guest #1













Guest #2













Presentation: Beckey Burgoyne, Author —“Perfectly Amanda”







“Gunsmoke’s “Miss Kitty” To Dodge and Beyond”









PSP









First Timers Orientation











CHECK THE EVENTS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING: Friday, April 19, 2013

Dena Henricks



(Time to be Pre-arranged)









Martha Carson









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Check Conference Schedule at registration for location

Saturday, April 20, 2013 Key Note Presentation—Ms. JoAnne Geigner and Don Owen

Professionalism through Communications









Workshop— Cheri Burcham—University of Illinois Extension

Brain Fitness













Affiliate Presidents and Directors Meeting















Conference Task Force Meeting

















LANYARDS NOTICE Recent IAEOP Conference attendees – please be sure to bring your lanyard and name tag holder to the conference. A nametag will be provided. If you need a new lanyard, you may purchase one at the registration table for $2.00. First Time Conference Attendee? A lanyard and nametag will be provided. Please be sure to bring this lanyard with you to future conferences. One lanyard per member is provided free. Replacement lanyards are $2.00 each. Conference Attire:













Friday Executive Board Meeting & Hospitality Plus – Casual Saturday Workshops – Business Casual Saturday Banquet – Business Normal or Dressy

Liability: The Illinois Association of Educational Office Professionals assumes no responsibility for any personal injuries or damages to property incurred by a delegate or guest while engaged in any Association sponsored activity.

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IAEOP MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Join as a new member today or renew your membership now. Pass on this form to a co-worker who would like to join IAEOP as a member. Mail your completed registration form and dues made payable to IAEOP to: IAEOP Attn: Cathy Orseske Box 395 Somonauk, IL 60552ʻ Name _____________________________________ Email ______________________________________ Address ___________________________________ City _______________________________________ State, Zip __________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________________ School District/ ______________________________ Dept. ______________________________________ Address ____________________________________ City _______________________________________ State, Zip __________________________________ Work Phone: ________________________________ How did you hear about us? ___________________ ___________________________________________ Are you a member of NAEOP?

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Membership dues cover July 1 through June 30 annually. Active Membership - $25 per year Open to all educational office personnel in any educational system or organization related to education. Members are eligible to vote on association business, serve on committees, hold office, and receive a subscription to The IAEOP Beacon newsletter. Retired Membership - $15 per year Open to educational office personnel who have retired but desire to retain their membership in the Association. Includes subscription to The IAEOP Beacon newsletter and all privileges of an active member. Associate Membership - $25 per year Open to persons not eligible for active membership (i.e., a member no longer engaged in educational office work but one who wishes to retain membership in the association, or those office personnel not in an educational setting). Associate members have all rights and privileges of active membership except those of voting and holding office. Honorary Membership Honorary membership may be bestowed upon persons in recognition of outstanding service to the Association. The Executive Board may confer the honor by vote. Honorary members shall be exempt from dues and shall have all the privileges of active members except that of voting or holding office. IAEOP Provides: * The Illinois Association of Education Office Professionals is the only state professional association of educational office employees. * Members are individuals who are employed in an educational office setting in clerical, secretarial, managerial or business positions in public or private school systems, vocational/ technical colleges, universities, or other organizations associated with education in the State of Illinois. * IAEOP provides: Service; Information; Recognition; and Fellowship. * Make the Commitment to your profession; to your career; to yourself. * Programs for development of personal and professional potential. * Opportunities to network. * Member and student scholarships. * The IAEOP Beacon newsletter, published quarterly, keeps the membership informed of all action taken by the Executive Board and communicates association activities including news of local, state, central area, and national associations. * Workshops, conferences, and institutes. The purpose of the Association is to unite its members through the exchange of ideas and to professionalize their standards. With a professional attitude, they have gained recognition for assisting in the smooth functioning of the schools they serve. They have gained the respect of superintendents, principals, boards of education, and the general public by constant professional growth. For more information visit our website at: http://www.iaeop.com

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READ ABOUT LOCAL, STATE, CENTRAL AREA AND NATIONAL NEWS Look for this star and read about the winners of monetary and honorary awards.

EXECUTIVE BOARD July 1, 2012-2013 Dena Henricks, CEOE - President, PSP Chair Ruth Burgess, CEOE - Vice President,Affiliations, Technology Nancy Van Vickle, CEOE - Board Secretary, Correspondence Mitzy Widebeck, CEOE - Treasurer/Budget, Legislation Paula Bender, MS Ed. - Director North, Meeting Planner/ Coordinator Liz Downs - Director North, Special Projects Marcia Redman - Director Central, Special Projects Jackie Voorhees, CEOE - Director Central, NAEOP & Central Area Liaison Jill Kharibian - Director South, Public Relations Chair Inez Wishard - Director South, Tellers

Conference Task Force Conf. Planner - Paula Bender Decorations - Danville AEOP Evaluations - Nancy VanVickle First Timers - Martha Carson Hospitality - Barb Hutcherson Inspiration - Martha Carson Programs - Naomi Fettes Regis. - Nancy VanVickle Retirees - Thelma Webber Special Projects - Liz Downs & Marcia Redman