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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, Lisa Galske, with your nomination at galske@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 Directors, or Executive Director, Lisa Galske, Galske@ctahperd.org, if you would like to offer your service.
Writing
CTAHPERD publishes one print issue 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 2020-2021
PresidentAmy Gagnon |
President ElectTracy Stefano |
Past PresidentRobert Silliman |
SecretaryCindy Dysenchuk |
Treasurer (non-voting)Ann Marie Colebrook |
Bulletin Editor (non-voting)David Harackiewicz |
Community Service CoordinatorAmanda Amtmanis |
Office Manager (Non voting)Kathy Nauber |
Co- Student AdvisorsMichelle Ferrer |
Vice President HealthKaitlin Petrella |
Vice President Physical EducationMegan Chiasson |
Vice President RecreationTaylor Savage |
Vice President DanceMelissa Patterson |
Vice President Elect HealthKelsey Maxwell |
Vice President Elect Physical EducationGeri Ann Ristow |
Vice President Elect RecreationAnthony Loomis |
Vice President Elect DanceKaren Bosworth |
Student Representative(s)CCSU: Joseph Asmus, Jordan Swilling ECSU: Cole Paquin, Payton Shannon SCSU: Lianne Iassogna, Brianna Vallejo |
Executive Director (non-voting)Lisa Galske |
Regions Committee Members (non-voting)Regional Directors CoordinatorVacant |
Region I CoordinatorAmanda Amtmanis |
Region II CoordinatorJennifer Mitteness |
Region III CoordinatorVacant, Volunteer Needed |
Region IV Coordinator:Barbara Brooks |
Region V CoordinatorMichelle Rawcliffe |
Region VI CoordinatorSteve Dreger |