NCCCC Current Chapters
Organizations in a number of states and cities are affiliated with the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers.
Arizona
Ginger Sandweg
Phoenix College
ginger.sandweg@pcmail.maricopa.edu
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New York Michele Ferguson Ohio Sandra Owen OklahomaMary McCoy TexasDi Fontenot Wisconsin Lynn Edlefson |
Chapter History
NCCCC members benefit greatly networking , sharing of information, and providing and receiving support from one another. This happens at the annual conference, through the ListServ, and a multiple other formal and informal events and meetings through out the year. For several years NCCCC members met as local groups and were unofficially referred to as Chapters of NCCCC. Strong friendships and mentor relationships developed from these Chapter meetings.
Chapters have been instrumental in advocating for the field of early childhood education at the local, state, and national level as well as providing technical assistance, resources, conference planning and hosting, and membership recruitment and development. In late 2006 it was decided to strengthen, formalize, and clarify the relationship between NCCCC and its chapters, as well as the responsibilities associated with this relationship. The Chapter Agreement was developed, and formally implemented in 2007. There are currently eleven formal chapters, while many unofficial groups continue to meet and are in process of formalizing their chapter.
Guidelines and Procedures
Any group of NCCCC members can decide to form a chapter. The group decides how it wants to be organized, when, where and how often they will meet, if dues will be collected, etc. Once that is decided, the head of the group signs the chapter agreement and returns it to the office along with any organizational documents such as by-laws, mission statement, membership list, etc. Annually the Chapter needs to report to the NCCCC office its activities, a list of members and a simple budget and a fiscal statement.
- NCCCC Chapter Agreement (PDF | Word)
- Chapter Guidelines (PDF)
Chapter Agreement Q/A
Does our chapter have to host a conference?
No. Although having a local chapter in the conference city is very helpful, hosting a conference is not an expectation of a chapter. However, chapters who have hosted a conference have found it to be a wonderful community building experience for them as they work together on the conference.
How does my chapter have to be organized?
How a chapter organizes itself is up to the chapter. Some are more formally organized with elected officers, by-laws and dues. Others are more loosely organized with a point or contact person who functions as the conduit of communication between its members and NCCCC.
How often do chapters meet?
As frequently as the group wants to meet. Some groups meet quarterly, some twice a year, and others only annually. Some chapters meet at the NCCCC conference, while others do their business and networking via e-mail to save time, money and traveling.
Does my chapter have to collect dues?
No. Some do, but none must. However if you do, a simple annual budget and fiscal statement is expected on an annual basis.
What other documents and reports are required of a chapter?
NCCCC requires of all chapters a simple annual report that summarizes the chapter’s activities, meetings, programs, etc. Additionally, depending on how the chapter chooses to organize itself, NCCCC needs copies of the chapter’s organizational documents such as by-laws, articles of incorporation, mission statement, and tax exemption for their records.
What happens if my chapter does not sign the Chapter Agreement?
Without the signed agreement, your group cannot be recognized as an official chapter. Rather, it becomes a group of like minded individuals without any connection to NCCCC. The Chapter Agreement is intended to formally acknowledge and strengthen the relationship between the two, and at the same time, clarify the responsibilities of each. Without the formal agreement, the group cannot use the NCCCC name, trademarks, materials etc. or claim any affiliation with NCCCC.
Chapter Annual Report
Chapter Mini Grant
The NCCCC board has long recognized the value of chapters at both the national and local levels and the importance they play in the professional development and supporting of our members. These Chapter Mini Grants can be used in a variety of ways as to meet the needs of the chapter.....mailings, photocopying, refreshments, speaker fees, etc.The intent is to offer back support to the Chapters and members who have been supportive of NCCCC and to help the formation of new chapters. There is a uncomplicated application procedure and follow up form that must be completed following the use of the funds.
The process of applying was kept simple, the link to the application is below:
More Information
For more information on chapters, please contact the NCCCC Membership Chapter Chair Beth Jeglum:
Beth Jeglum
Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis
IUPUI Center for Young Children
321 Limestone Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-274-3508
bjeglum@iupui.edu
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