Greetings! It is difficult to believe that summer has come to an end and yet another school year has begun. I hope you were able to spend some much needed play and relaxation time during these seemingly shorter summer months.

CEC’s Student Committee is soliciting applications for its 2010 awards and scholarships. All awards and scholarships include a cash prize!
* Susan Phillips Gorin Award – Honors a CEC professional member, especially a student chapter advisor, who demonstrates exemplary personal and professional qualities and makes outstanding contributions to CEC and to exceptional children.
* Outstanding CEC Student Member of the Year Award – Recognizes both an outstanding undergraduate student member and an outstanding graduate student member.

Student members who wish to serve CEC at the national level are encouraged to apply for one of two positions available on the CEC Student Committee. This committee makes recommendations to the CEC Board of Directors on issues of interest to students, determines the recipients of Student Awards, and plans and conducts an Issues Forum and other events for students at the CEC Annual Convention & Expo.

Maryland CEC held its election last month for the President Elect and the Representative to the CEC Representative Assembly. The following is a list of the members who will hold office from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.

Past President: Ann Mulhollen
President: Valerie Sharpe
President Elect: Jennifer Weaver
Secretary: Magi Shepley
Treasurer: Christina Yuknis
Representative to the CEC Rep. Assembly: Megan Mackey
Representative to the CEC Rep. Assembly: Dianne Bradley
Student Representative: Matt Himes

 Did that get your attention?  It’s true.  Being an officer in a professional organization is a great addition to your resume.  It also affords you the opportunity to get to know other dedicated professionals in your field, be in the know on current events relevant to your career, and make a lasting contribution to the advancement of the profession.