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CTAHPERD LEADERSHIP and ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Opportunities for Leadership and Engagement

Getting Involved on Your Terms

We are excited to introduce three new divisions within CTAHPERD, designed to enhance member engagement, support professional interests, and provide flexible volunteer opportunities. Whether you want to contribute regularly or on an ad hoc basis, these divisions allow you to get involved in ways that fit your schedule and passion.

These divisions: Professional Development, Student Leadership, and Member Services, offer opportunities to focus on your professional interests while contributing to the success of our organization. Whether you’re interested in a leadership role or just want to volunteer occasionally with a specific focus, your involvement is welcome and valued!

To learn more or to express your interest, please complete THIS FORM

CTAHPERD provides several types of leadership and engagement opportunities:

CTAHPERD Executive Council Governance Structure*

Executive Council Positions Voting or non-voting EC Member Appointed/Elected Term
Past President Voting Rises to position 1 Year Term
President Voting Rises to position 1 Year Term
President Elect Voting Elected by membership 1 Year Term
Division Chairpersons ●       Member Services

●       Student Leadership

●       Professional Development

Voting (3) Approved by EC 3 Year Term
Conference Program Coordinator Voting Appointed by President/Approved by EC No Term Limit
Secretary Voting Appointed by President/Approved by EC No Term Limit
Treasurer Voting Appointed by President/Approved by EC No Term Limit
Membership Chair Non-Voting Appointed by President/Approved by EC No Term Limit
Bulletin Editor Non-Voting Appointed by President/Approved by EC No Term Limit
University Student Representatives (2 per) Non-Voting Appointed by Universities 2 Year Term
Executive Director Non-Voting Approved by the EC No Term LimitYearly Evaluation

*Beginning June 1, 2025

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 Directors, or Executive Director, Ed Manfredi, edmanfredi@ctahperd.org, if you would like to offer your service.

Bulletin Contributions

CTAHPERD publishes one print issue of The Bulletin in the Fall and one electronic issues in the 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 and April 15. Contact Bulletin Editor, Matthew Martin, at matthewmartin@ccsu.edu to submit your article.

Officers 2024-2025

President

Kelsey Maxwell

Harford Public Schools

Hartford, CT 06103

President Elect

Amanda Amtmanis
Macdonough School
Middletown, CT 06457

Past President

Geri Ann Ristow
Rochambeau Middle School
Southbury, CT 06488

Secretary

Karen Bosworth

Cromwell Middle School
Cromwell, CT 06416

Treasurer

Ann Marie Colebrook
Glastonbury, CT 06033

Bulletin Editor (non-voting)

Matthew Martin
Central CT State University
New Britain, CT 06050
860-832-2162

Community Service Coordinator

Amanda Amtmanis
Macdonough School
Middletown, CT 06457

Office Manager (Non voting)

Kathy Nauber
City Hill Middle School
Naugatuck, CT 06770

Email: knauber@ctahperd.org

Executive Director (non-voting)

Ed Manfredi

10 Bank St. P.O. Box 35

Granby, CT 06035

edmanfredi@ctahperd.org