Get Involved!

WSCTE is as strong a its members. The old adage, "Many hands make light work," certainly seems to hold true with us. But involving many members in leadership is not just spreading out the workload; it is about having many voices represented which make us authentic and relevant.

Even though jobs and personal lives are demanding, please consider one or more of these ways to be involved. We are certain you will find it rewarding!

Leadership Opportunities

WSCTE Board: The WSCTE board meets once or twice yearly to make plans and hold elections.Board members also communicate frequently via e-mail. All members are welcome at board meetings. Positions on the board include president, vie-president, secretary/treasure, membership chair, content level representatives, webmanager, and SLATE representative. Several of these positions are open or will be open in the next year. If interested, please contact Molly Berger at president@wscte.org .

Conference planning:A conference planning committee is forming. WSCTE hopes to offer a full conference in the fall of 2008. The British Colombia Council of Teachers of English is considering sponsoring a regional conference for NCTE in the Spring of 2009.We are also interested in joint conferences or summits with other professional organizations in Washington State. If interested, please contact Heather Hastie vicepresident@wscte.org .

Publishing and Presenting Opportunities

Newsletter: The WSCTE electronic newsletter is published 6-8 times yearly. It includes announcements, articles, editorials, and lesson plans that are informal and timely. Please send submissions to webmanager@wscte.org.

Journal: The WSCTE Journal has been revived. Please check the Call for Submissions for more information.

Workshop and conference presenters: Please consider sharing your ideas and expertise by presenting at our conferences or at a workshop. We will post calls for proposals on our web page and in the newsletter. In the meantime, if you have an idea please e-mail Heather Hastie vicepresident@wscte.org .

New Ideas and Other Opportunities:

NCTE Contest Coordinators and Judges: NCTE sponsors three writing competitions for students. Coordinators and judges for these come from the affiliates. If youwould like to read some remarkable student writing and be involved without leaving home, this is for you. You can expect to spend 8-10 hours in the process.

WSCTE Sponsored Student Writers Conference: If you are interested in helping to start a Washington State Student Writer's Conference, please contact Molly Berger president@wsctge.org

Other ideas: WSCTE is always open to new ideas. Please send your ideas to Molly Berger, V, or Heather Hastie, vicepresident@wsctge.org .