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Get ready for Mortar Board Week: February 14-20, 2010
Detailed assistance with both planning and publicity for the week, including an incredibly helpful Visibility Resources Folder complete with sample postcards, posters and press releases, is available at www.mortarboard.org/mbweek. Gain campus visibility
Apply for visibility grants Incorporate recruitment Service projects
Social events Helpful resources
Mortar Board's national dues have increased At the 2009 Mortar Board National Conference, delegates from each active Mortar Board chapter voted to raise the national membership fee from $60 to $75 per member. Membership dues had not previously been increased since 2003. Had Mortar Board been gradually raising membership fees over the past six years, dues would now be at $75. Mortar Board will now have the flexibility to build new programs and increase support with this increase. Mortar Board operates very conservatively, and more than 82 percent of the budget is directed toward programs, like the National Conference, chapter support, and membership benefits. Approximately 18 percent is allocated to general overhead – such as staffing, occupancy, postage, supplies, audit or telephone. We understand that this dues increase may make it more difficult for some members to pay dues in their full amount. Some chapters have already expressed interest in fundraising to help underwrite this increase. If you have any questions about this increase, please contact Assistant Executive Director for Chapter Development Megan Stevens at mstevens@mortarboard.org. Invest your funds with the Chapter Endowment Program Is your chapter interested in establishing a permanent scholarship in the name of the chapter? Does it seem you endlessly fundraise just to keep the chapter going? The Mortar Board National Foundation Fund has developed the Chapter Endowment Program which may specifically help to bridge that widening funding gap. The Chapter Endowment Program encourages members, chapters, award recipients, friends and even chapters to easily make tax-deductible, substantial contributions to a permanently endowed fund in the name of your chapter. The Fund will be professionally managed and maintained, at no charge, within the larger Mortar Board National Foundation fund. A few provisions of the Chapter Endowment Program:
For details, please contact National Foundation Chair Sally Steadman at foundationchair@mortarboard.org or Executive Director Jane Hamblin at jhamblin@mortarboard.org.
Dr. David Whitman Dr. David Whitman has been serving Mortar Board as an advisor and role model for University of Wyoming chapter members for 16 years. However, Dave’s deep commitment for Mortar Board and its members is not limited to the chapter level - he also serves as the section coordinator for Section 22 and often volunteers on a national level. At the 2009 Mortar Board National Conference, he was honored with the prominent Excellence in Advising Award for his outstanding service to Mortar Board. In his time as an advisor at the University of Wyoming, Dave has helped the chapter in many ways. Whether it is attending officer meetings, communicating frequently with members, maintaining an incredible positive attitude, attending every chapter event, or helping to organize large-scale section and chapter events, Dave’s passion for Mortar Board knows no bounds. In fact, his undying encouragement and support helped the chapter to obtain Mortar Board’s highest chapter honor in 2008, the Ruth Weimer Mount Chapter Excellence Award. With Dave’s hard work, the chapter’s recent 75th Anniversary Celebration was a truly memorable event for members and alumni. Going far beyond the call of duty, Dave jumped into the planning, contacting alumni, working closely with chapter officers, and sending out invitations to the event. His help and uplifting attitude for this particular event are just one example of his longstanding tradition of dedication and support. Former chapter president Jennifer Syvertson explains that “Dave has gone above and beyond in contributing time and expertise to the chapter and its members.” She went on to describe Dave as a role model who demonstrates leadership, professionalism and the spirit of service for the chapter. “Dave sets an example for the chapter for the high standards of excellence we are capable of achieving.” |
Mortar Board Lingo Honorary member Honorary membership, outlined on page 9 of the Membership Selection Handbook, is a unique recognition reserved for influential people who have made notable contributions both at and beyond the campus level. Each chapter is encouraged to select up to three honorary membership candidates to be approved by the Mortar Board National Office each year. Once approved, these candidates should be initiated alongside new collegiate members. They will receive membership pins and be considered full members of Mortar Board. There is no fee associated with honorary membership. New Executive Director named National President Daniel J. Turner recently announced that Mortar Board has named Jane A. Hamblin to serve as the Society's third executive director. Read more about Jane online. Join the national Advisor Task Force Are you interested in serving on the national Advisor Task Force? Mortar Board needs your experience and suggestions to help improve advisor relations. Please e-mail Megan Stevens at mstevens@mortarboard.org if you would like to get involved. Please encourage members to apply for fellowships Each year, the Mortar Board National Foundation awards fellowships to members to assist in financing their postgraduate education. Thousands of dollars will be available for Mortar Board fellowships for the 2010-2011 academic year, with applications due by January 31, 2010. Recipients are chosen for academic excellence, recommendation, promise, financial need and Mortar Board involvement. Important downloads for advisors Officer & Advisor Handbook
Membership Selection Handbook
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