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Opportunities for Leadership
Are you ready to take an active role in the success of your professional association?
Our organization provides several types of leadership development opportunities:
Elected Officer on Executive Council
Members may be nominated by peers or volunteer to run for the following offices: President Elect, Vice President Elect for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, Secretary, and Treasurer. Contact the current President or Executive Director, Connie Kapral, with your nomination at ckapral@ctahperd.org. The call for nominations closes February 1 yearly.
Committee Service
Volunteers are invited to participate on a standing committee: Awards, Bylaws, Legislative Action/Advocacy, Public Relations, and Strategic Plan or on a Presidential Committee or Ad Hoc Committee. If you would like to be considered for a committee, contact the current President about your interest.
Workshop Presentations
Presenters share best professional practices and knowledge of specific topics with peers. Regional Workshops are offered throughout the year by our members. Contact the Regional Director Coordinator, Laura Fiore, if you would like to offer your service. (P.O. Box 655, Oxford, CT 06478)
Writing
CTAHPERD publishes one print issues of The Bulletin – Fall and two electronic issues – Winter & Spring. Members are invited to submit activities/experiences that have worked very well in the classroom and/or research based articles. Submission deadlines are September 15, January 15 and April 15. Contact Bulletin Editor, Dr. David Harackiewicz, at harackiewicz@ccsu.edu to submit your article.
Officers 2019-2020
PresidentRobert Silliman |
Past PresidentKaren Bosworth |
President ElectAmy Gagnon |
SecretaryCindy Dysenchuk |
Treasurer (non-voting)Ellen Benham |
Bulletin Editor (non-voting)David Harackiewicz |
Community Service CoordinatorKathy Marone |
Office Manager (Non voting)Kathy Nauber |
Student AdvisorCathy Abel-Berei |
Vice President HealthJonathan Adams |
Vice President Physical EducationMichael Bantle |
Vice President RecreationKaitlin Petrella 203.341.1600 |
Vice President DanceAshley Caldeira |
Vice President Elect HealthTracy Stefano East Hartford Public Schools East Hartford, CT 06108 860-622-5000 |
Vice President Elect Physical EducationMegan Chiasson Manchester HS Manchester, CT 06040 860-647-3521 |
Vice President Elect RecreationTaylor Savage Glastonbury HS Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-652-7200 |
Vice President Elect DanceMelissa Patterson Linden Street School Plainville, CT 06062
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Student Representative(s)CCSU: Joseph Asmus, Jordan Swilling ECSU: Nicole Crockett, Williame Keane, Garett Lemke, Amber Lewandowski SCSU: tba
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Executive Director (non-voting)Connie Kapral |
Regions Committee Members (non-voting)Regional Directors CoordinatorLaura Fiore |
Region I CoordinatorAmanda Amtmanis |
Region II CoordinatorJennifer Mitteness |
Region III CoordinatorLisa Galske |
Region IV Coordinator:Barbara Brooks |
Region V Coordinatorvacant |
Region VI CoordinatorSteve Dreger |
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