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Kentucky-Tennessee Chapter

Earlier this year, members received an email communication from our executive director, John Dougan. John suggested that it would be in the best interest of the chapter to have an extended discussion of the chapter’s goals rather than our usual annual meeting. To that end, we’ve scheduled a business meeting to discuss key issues facing the chapter.

All interested members are invited to attend.

Important note: There will be no refreshments or meals provided at the meeting, although we will take a lunch break and restaurants are nearby.

Please RSVP to Susan Myers-Shirk, KTASA President, 2008-2009, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

PROGRAM:
Kentucky-Tennessee American Studies Association Alternative Annual Meeting

“Looking Back, Looking Forward: Celebrating the Past and Planning for the Future of KTASA”

Time: 10:00 -4:00

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009

Place: Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY

Proposed Agenda:

10:00-1:00
Greetings from the Executive Director and Celebration of the Past
Discussion of KTASA chapter goals and issues including possibly:
1.Purpose of meetings
2.Reasons for membership decline and attendance at meetings
3.The role of KTASA in the professional lives of its members
4.The problems with attracting presenters to a regional conference
5.Scope of the conference
6.Strengths and pitfalls of a small chapter

1:00-2:00 Lunch on your own

2:00-4:00
Discussion of Border States
1.Scope of publication mission
2.Production schedule
3.Budget
4.Inclusion in Gale Resources database
Discussion of the logistics of annual meetings: how often, where, & cost
Discussion of the book award: cost and committee members
Any additional issues raised by the membership via survey instrument

4:00-5:00 Modified Attitude Adjustment

6:00 Dinner; Susan and John will coordinate a group dinner for those who are interested, but participants will be expected to pay for their own meals.

By Susan Myers-Shirk, Sun, March 22, 2009 - 9:59 pm
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