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TAEYC Newsletter
Summer 2011 www.taeyc.org
When you were a child do you remember the joys of summer? Some of my best memories include making mud pies, riding my bike, playing in the sprinklers, cook-outs with my family, and eating a freshly cut open watermelon. Summers have changed from when I was a child, however, that gives us more reason for us all to help children feel the same freedoms and excitement that we remember. We have a rare opportunity during the early years of child’s life to make those memories that they will look back upon one day and say “remember when…..” During the last year and half as I have served as your president it has helped me focus on what “service” really means. You serve families everyday as you provide a safe environment, offer a healthy meal, or create opportunities for children that pro-mote exercise and brain development. I am encouraged from our First Lady Michelle Obama’s launch of Let’s Move! Child Care. You can find much more information about this initiative at http://www.healthykidshealthyfuture.org. This effort can change the way children think about nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Read more about the simple five goals and take the quiz to see how your environment ranks….you might just be sur-prised. I hope you will join us in Memphis at our annual conference. This will take place on October 12th – 15th and I will look forward to meeting those of you who are attend-ing for the first time. The conference committee has been hard at work and has put to-gether a wonderful program. It’s also election time for TAYEC to select new officers. I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity you will have to vote. I want to thanks all of our nominees for their willingness to lead this association. You are caring for our most precious resource – the children of Tennessee! Please take pride in this important job – and let us know how TAEYC can help you in this journey for children! Debbie Ferguson TAEYC President
Greetings from our TAEYC President
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Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC)
The Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC) is a nonprofit organization with over
2400 members who are concerned about the development and education of young children. TAEYC coordinates
the efforts of its members to improve the quality of child care and services to Tennessee‟s children by providing
professional development opportunities for its members through a variety of services.
TAEYC MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Professional Affiliation - Membership in TAEYC automatically makes you a member of the Southern Early
Childhood Association (SECA) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). You
also are a member of one of the twelve local affiliates.
Conference - TAEYC membership includes reduced registration fees for TAEYC, SECA, and NAEYC confer-
ences. TAEYC sponsors a Fall conference that brings together outstanding professionals to share information on
current issues and trends relating to young children.
Public Policy Information - TAEYC provides its members with important and timely information for child advo-
cacy by monitoring legislation and by networking with, and acting as a resource to, state departments and other
public and private organizations.
Week of the Young Child - TAEYC coordinates statewide efforts to provide the media and public with informa-
tion about the need for quality programs and services for children. Affiliated AEYC‟s designate a week in April to
celebrate the Week of the Young Child.
Publications - TAEYC membership includes three sets of publications from TAEYC, SECA, and NAEYC.
TAEYC‟s journal Tennessee’s Children is published two times a year and focuses on trends and issues, research
and teaching ideas in early childhood education. A newsletter is published in the summer. SECA‟s Dimensions of
Early Education is a quarterly journal containing articles related to early childhood programs and issues.
NAEYC‟s Young Children and Teaching Young Children are bimonthly journals spotlighting research, theory and
programs in early childhood education.
Awards - TAEYC grants several awards at the annual Fall conference. These include Outstanding TAEYC Mem-
ber Award, The Helen Harley Memorial Scholarship, the Graduate Student Award, the Ruth Highberger Confer-
ence Scholarship, the TAEYC Service Award and the Margaret Heyer Membership Enrichment Fund Award.
E-mail and Website - TAEYC promotes communication between its members and the TAEYC office through its
e-mail address and website: [email protected] www.taeyc.org
We are now on Facebook, Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children. Become our friend and
get all the updates.
TAEYC AFFILIATE AEYCs
TAEYC‟s affiliate AEYCs provide opportunities for professional development by offering local workshops, con-
ferences and other activities. You may get more information on these events by going to our webpage and follow-
ing the link to Affiliates. Each local AEYC has a webpage.
TAEYC JOURNAL, TENNESSEE’S CHILDREN
Tennessee’s Children, the journal of the TAEYC, is published in the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer. Subscrip-
tions are available to non-members at $20 a year. TAEYC assumes no responsibility for statements of fact or opin-
ions that appear in the journal nor does it necessarily endorse products or services advertised therein. Submission
of manuscripts and photographs are encouraged. Guidelines for manuscripts are included in each issue.
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In This Issue
Letter From Our President Front Cover
Information about TAEYC Page 2
Tennessee’s Children (the journal of TAEYC) Manuscript Preparation
and Submission Guidelines Page 4
Around The State: Local Affiliate Information Page 5
Conference Information Pages 6-7
Candidate Information Pages 8-13
Conference Registration Page Page 14
Membership Application Page 15
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Tennessee’s Children Linda Richey, Editor
Lori DuBois, TAEYC Office Manager
Editorial Board
Janet Camp, Middle Tennessee State University, Connie Casha, Tennessee Department of Education
Linda Jarrett, Chattanooga State Community College, Iris Johnson, Tennessee State University
Dean Richey, Tennessee Technological University, Melinda Swafford, Tennessee Tech University
Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines Manuscript Preparation
Prepare manuscripts, including references, using APA, 6th edition.
Use Microsoft Word.
The author‟s name should appear only on a cover page with address, telephone number, fax number (if avail-
able), and e-mail address. If more than one author, list the lead author as the first author. The lead author will
be the contact person. Include a one or two sentence bio, consisting of name, institutional affiliation, position,
and research/teaching interests, if applicable.
Manuscripts should be no more than 14 double-spaced pages, including references.
Submission Guidelines
Deadline for Fall 2011 edition: October 1, 2011
Submit manuscripts as an e-mail attachment.
Submit materials to: Dr. Linda H. Richey at: [email protected]
Photo Preparation and Submission Guidelines TAEYC members and other readers of Tennessee’s Children are encouraged to submit photographs for inclusion
in the journal. Photographs should depict children (and adults, including family members) in safe, developmentally
appropriate activities in quality child care or school programs and other programs and services for young children.
We seek photos that are not posed, non-stereotyped, and that reflect cultural diversity. Photographs of good tech-
nical quality should be sent digitally in jpg format. Photos will be printed in black and white.
With each photograph please include the photographer‟s name and address and the name and city of the child care
program or school in which the photograph was taken. Also include a model release, below, for each child and
adult included in the photograph. No payment is made for photos. You will be notified when your photograph will
be published.
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Model Release
I hereby give my permission for my/my child‟s, __________________________ (name) photograph to be included
in Tennessee’s Children, journal of the Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC).
___________________________________ __________________________________________
Photographer (Signature) Parent/Guardian/Adult (Signature)
___________________________________ __________________________________________
___________________________________ __________________________________________
Address Address
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Date Date
Questions or Concerns
Any questions or concerns may be directed to the TAEYC office at: [email protected] (615) 279-0111
Tennessee’s Children is the journal of TAEYC. It is published twice a year in the Spring and
the Fall. Manuscripts are accepted for review throughout the year.
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Around The State: Local Affiliates
Anderson Area: Contact Heather Gann, President, at [email protected] for info.
Appalachian: AAEYC is holding its annual Administrator event on Saturday, September 24th from
9:00 am-2:00 pm. This year‟s focus is on “Living with Intention: Creating the Life You Want!” Special
guest speakers will be Rhonda Laird, K.C. Gott & Kim Bushore-Maki.
Chattanooga Area: CAAEYC‟s Fall Conference will be September 17, from 8:30-2:30 at Boyd Bu-
chanan School. Cost is $30/members and $40/nonmembers which includes lunch. There will be 12 dif-
ferent sessions to choose from each other and 1 general session after lunch.
Knox Area: We will be having our Director‟s Survival Training on Saturday September 10th at
Bearden Banquet Hall. Six hours of training will be offered. We will start back with our monthly
AAEYC Training in September. We will kick off with “Fire Safety.” We will also continue to offer our
monthly CPR and First Aid classes.
Lakeway Area: The Lakeway Area AEYC is currently planning a workshop in cooperation with Early
Childhood Education Students at Walters State Community College. The date and time are still being
worked out. We are excited about this opportunity to involve ECE students in their local AEYC!!
Memphis: The Memphis AEYC is very busy preparing for the TAEYC conference to be held at the
Memphis Hilton October 12-15.
Nashville Area: Week of the Young Child will kick off on April 22, 2012. NAAEYC‟s ECE confer-
ence will be held on April 20th and 21st. Please continue to check our website and newsletter for times
and locations of the ECE conference, membership meetings, and Director‟s Days.
Northwest Chapter: NWAEYC will hold it‟s Fall conference August 27 at UT Martin.
Rutherford: The Fall conference, How’s The Teacher, will be held September 10, 2011, at First
United Methodist Church, 265 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, 7:30 am-12:30 pm. For more infor-
mation email [email protected].
South Central: The Fall conference for SCAEYC will be in Columbia on September 16th and 17th. It
will be held at the Columbia Academy.
Two Rivers: TRAEYC just hosted the Annual Luau Social and Membership training, “Art and Science
All Around Us” for 125 participants. All participants enjoyed the free BBQ dinner and the teacher re-
source book they received at the training event! Ten free memberships were given as door prizes.
Upper Cumberland: UCAEYC Co-Presidents are Donna Downs and Sally Draper. They may be
reached at [email protected].
Become a friend of TAEYC on Facebook and get all the up to date information about us!!
You can find us at:
Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
8:30-3:30
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2011 Candidates for the 2012 TAEYC Board of Directors
Vice President
Nelda Fulghum
Nelda Fulghum is the manager of the NAEYC accredited infant/toddler pro-
gram at McNeilly Center for Children, a non-profit organization in Nashville,
TN. She began her career in early education in 1980 as a teacher assistant with
LBJ& C HeadStart in Livingston, TN. In 1981 her family moved to Nashville
where she continued as a preschool teacher and became a director in 1986.
Nelda has served the local affiliate, NAAEYC, as Newsletter Editor, Co-
President, and Infant-Toddler Representative. She currently serves on the
TAEYC board of directors as Diversity Chair. Nelda participated in TECTA
to earn a CDA, Technical Certificate, AAS degree in Early Childhood Education and an AS de-
gree in Child Development & Family Studies at Nashville State Community College and serves
on both advisory councils of TECTA and NSCC. She is a certified instructor of infant & toddler
sign language, teaches TECTA‟s infant-toddler orientation and is deeply interested in appropri-
ate practices that assist teachers in the classroom and benefit children. Nelda lives in Joelton,
TN with her husband Garland; they have 3 married children, and 4 grandchildren. Nelda says,
“I believe it is an honor to run for a state office and if elected I look forward to working with
professionals from all over our state for the benefit of Tennessee‟s children”.
Martha (Marti) Herndon
I began my early childhood career as a governess for two families in 1970,
and then worked as a teacher-aide at a Montessori school while completing my
undergraduate degree. I worked at the UT Knoxville Child Development Labo-
ratories as a teacher, lead teacher, and assistant to the director from 1974-78. I
received my Master's Degree in child and family studies and my Ph.D. in indi-
vidual and family behavior at UT Knoxville.
I was director for the Child Development Laboratory at Washington Univer-
sity in Bellingham, Washington from 1978 to 1985 where I also taught child
development and family relationships. I began teaching at UT Martin in1985,
where I am currently a professor in child and family studies in the Family and Consumer Sci-
ences.
I believe that I first joined NAEYC in 1978 as a student member of the Knoxville affiliate. I
was active in my local affiliate in Washington which included being president of that group.
Since returning to Tennessee in 1985, I have been a member of the Northwest affiliate and
chapter. I have been president, secretary, and treasurer of NWAEYC.
I love NAEYC because the organization plays such an important role lives of professionals at
all levels. It is truly an organization for all who value the well-being of young children. I love
TAEYC for the same reasons and have enjoyed the networking and education which comes
with being a member of the TAEYC Board. If elected, I would be honored to serve our mem-
bers in a position on the Board!
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Secretary
Sindy Dawkins-Schade
Sindy Dawkins-Schade is the mother of two amazing children, Zarek age 8,
and Zoey age 7. Zarek and Zoey keep her extremely busy with competitive
swimming, gymnastics, baseball and violin. In Sindy‟s professional life she is
the President and founding officer of a SHADES of Development, Inc. After-
school Programs. SHADES of Development, Inc. contracts with the public
school system in Knoxville, TN to provide afterschool and summer care.
Sindy has a passion for school-age children and continually works to im-
prove the quality of care in her programs and the community. Sindy has been
involved with TECTA through instructing School-age Orientations as well as
teaching child-related and administrative level classes. Most recently Sindy has been involved
in the development a three hour School-Age Developmental Standards on-line training program
for the State of Tennessee.
Sindy is an active member and Past President of the Knox Area Association for the Educa-
tion of Young Children (KAAEYC). She currently sits on the Tennessee Association for the
Education of Young Children (TAEYC) Board as the School-Age Representative.
Sindy obtained her BS degree in Child Development from the University of Tennessee in
Knoxville. She completed her Master‟s degree in Education with a specialization in School-Age
Care from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Lisa Walsh
Lisa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from the
University of Tennessee Knoxville and has worked as a teacher, program assis-
tant and director of programs serving children in Knoxville and Sewanee. She is
currently a TECTA specialist at Middle Tennessee State University servicing
16 middle Tennessee counties.
She has been president, secretary and treasurer of the South Central Associa-
tion for the Education of Young Children and is a past Vice-President of Affili-
ate Services for TAEYC.
Lisa has been married for 18 years to her husband Rick and spends the major-
ity of her spare time with her family including her three nieces and nephew.
Come check out all of the Exhibitors at the 2011
conference, Be a Piece of It All!,
located downstairs in the Exhibit Hall and Foyer.
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Treasurer-Elect Corye Nelson
My name is Corye Nelson. I grew up in Nashville attending public schools.
I went to The University of Tennessee for two years and graduated from Bel-
mont University with my degree in Childcare Administration. I have early
childhood experience as a teacher as well as a director. I was the director of
Westminster School for Young Children‟s Toddlers and Twos program for
ten years and I have just finished my first year as the director of The Temple
Preschool which serves infants through Pre-K age children.
I have had such meaningful experiences working with both NAAEYC and
TAEYC in such roles as Director‟s Day co-chair, ECE Committee member,
NAAEYC Accreditation Chair, TAEYC Finance Committee member and TAEYC Conference
Chair (2012).
I love that my degree and job consist of equal parts Education and Business because I feel an
affinity to both. Although guiding the children and teachers is the very best part of my job, I am
also fond of the accounting part and have thoroughly enjoyed serving on the TAEYC Finance
Committee these past two years. It would be my honor to serve as your TAEYC Treasurer.
Lori Suiter
For six years, Lori Suiter has been the Business Administrator for a non-
profit agency in Union City that provides 1.7 million per year in daycare schol-
arships for approximately 275 at-risk children. Her work includes but is not
limited to all financial reporting and budget control for this agency. Lori began
her career in business after receiving a BS in Business from the University of
Tennessee at Martin. She soon realized a passion for early education which
lead her to obtain a position as a daycare director.
Lori has 3 school age children and is very active in her community. She is
the current treasurer for the NWAEYC and is on the board of WTACEI. She
has actively participated in several non-profit community organizations that focus on or serve
the welfare of children, such as she is a past board member for Fannie Battle Day Home for
Children. In addition to her employment and volunteer work she has enjoyed being a contract
teacher with TECTA.
Please remember to Vote! You may either use the ballot enclosed in this newsletter or you may vote on-
site at the 2011 conference.
Remember to include your membership number.
You may find your number on the address label .
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NAEYC Representative-Elect
Debbie Ferguson
I began working in childcare when my son was 18 months of age. I enrolled him at
Glen Leven Presbyterian Church Day School, Nashville, Tennessee, and as an in-
volved parent was offered a substituting position at the school. I quickly moved from
my sub job to part-time, then to full time and eventually ask to serve as office man-
ager. I am proud to have been a student of the TECTA (Tennessee Early Childhood
Training Alliance) program. I received my CDA (Child Development Credential) with
the TECTA program in 1996. In December, 1996 I was named director of Glen Leven
Day School.
I have been a member of NAEYC, SECA, TAEYC, and NAAEYC since January
1991 and served as President, Director Support Group co-chair, Treasurer and Week of the Young Child
Chairperson for our local affiliate, Nashville Area Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAAEYC).
I have served on the state board, Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children, since
July 2002 as Affiliate President, Vice President of Membership Services, Co-Chair of the State Confer-
ence, The Southern Early Childhood Association Representative for Tennessee and currently serve as
President.
I also serve as a member of the Tennessee Team for CSEFEL, Tennessee Alliance for Early Educa-
tion, National Association for Family Child Care, National Black Child Development Institute, West
Tennessee ACEI, Voices for Memphis, and Stand for Children.
Lin Venable Lin Venable completed her Master Degree in Early Childhood Curriculum and In-
struction at George Mason University and is currently a doctoral student at Tennessee
State University. Lin brings a wealth of experience from over 25 years of work in the
field of early childhood as child care and kindergarten teacher, assistant director, di-
rector, trainer, CCR&R provider services office director, and adjunct faculty. She has
been working at Tennessee State University for the last 14 years on various early
childhood projects including statewide management of Tennessee Early Childhood
Training Alliance (TECTA). Lin has worked on a number of state initiatives promot-
ing quality early childhood care and education in classrooms, center based, and family
child care settings. She has presented at early childhood conferences locally, region-
ally, statewide, and nationally.
Lin has been a long time member of NAEYC and has served on the on the TAEYC Board of Direc-
tors as TAEYC State Accreditation Chair. Lin currently serves as the NAEYC Affiliate Representative
on the TAEYC Board. Lin stated, “I am so honored to be nominated for the position of NAEYC Affili-
ate Representative to serve a second term. Since elected I have tried to represent Tennessee and TAEYC
membership well. It has been a pleasure to call attention to the various services and systems we have in
our state that support TAEYC and those who work with young children. We have been accepted to par-
ticipate in the NAEYC state summits for the last two years which has placed us in a better position for
being aware of National trends and giving recognition to those who work with Tennessee‟s children. If
elected, I will strive to continue to provide excellent representation for our state. Thank you.”
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SECA Representative-Elect
Lisa Maddox-Vinson My name is Lisa Maddox-Vinson and my journey began at Middle Tennessee State
University in the Early Childhood Department. I always knew I wanted to work with
children and make a difference in their lives. During my time at MTSU I worked in a
preschool, teaching in every room wanting to now where I belonged in this beautiful
world of children. I had always adored children's book and thought if I could find a job
that did both what a perfect world. It happened; I worked at the Laverne Public Library
as the director of children's services for seventeen years. I planned all the programs for
children and worked with every department in the city doing activities for children. I
was also the public relations director for the library and attended meetings supporting
children. It is during this time that I was asked to serve on the board for the Rutherford
County AEYC. I served on that board for many years and I am so proud that I got to be a part of this
organization. This is where my relationship with Tennessee Association for the Education of Young
Children began. In 2004 I started a new journey my own business; Get Connected With Lisa! My busi-
ness travels nationally doing trainings for teachers on many topics such as books, props, and how to use
them in the classroom. I do storytimes for children with activities that bring books to life. I also work
for the Austin Peay State University TECTA program as an Orientation Coordinator. During my
time with the APSU TECTA I had the responsibility to launch the new affiliate Two Rivers AEYC. I
had the honor of serving as the first president of this organization and it has been my privilege to watch
this organization grow. I have served as TAEYC „s SECA representative for the past three years and
would be honored to get to serve another term. It is such an honor that everyday the job we do as this
organization changes lives! As my journey moves on I look forward to the children and adults that I will
encounter. Thanks!
Cathy Waggoner
Cathy Waggoner graduated from University of TN Martin in 1973 with a degree in
education and a marriage license that has been good for 38 years, 3 children, and 5
grandchildren who are perfect in every way from their grandmother‟s view.
Her first experience in early childhood education was with Head Start in 1968 as a
teen volunteer when it was a summer pilot program in her hometown. The passion
grew as she worked with various programs including a faith based childcare center
for 20 years, as an assistant teacher, teacher, and last as director for 15 years.
Since 2004, she serves as administrator for Promethean Foundation, a scholarship
program for at-risk preschool children in Obion County. This program has brought
her into a close working relationship with many of the support agencies that make a difference in the
quality of the childcare environment. She served as President of the Northwest Chapter of TAEYC
and most recently serves as the Membership Chairman for TAEYC. In 2007, she served on the
TAEYC conference committee for Memphis. Other positions she has held or is currently serving
include Advisory Boards for TECTA, CCR&R, UTM Child and Family Grant Program, Obion
County and Union City Pre-K, and Northwest TN Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors.
She participates on the Vanderbilt Peabody Pre-K Research team as an assessor. She serves
on the Union City School Board since 2004. As a regular SECA conference attendee, Cathy
has found this organization valuable as it addresses the regional issues facing southerners.
As with TAEYC, membership in SECA is an advantage to any professional seeking to meet
the needs of young children.
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Nominating Chair-East
Lisa Mandracchia Elisabeth (Lisa) Mandracchia is currently an Associate Professor of Early Childhood
Education at Walters State Community College in Morristown TN. She has been a
member of NAEYC for nearly 30 years. Lisa‟s career began in Florida where she
taught primary and preschool aged children, lead parent/infant classes, directed a
church-based child care program and began teaching adult vocational classes. During
this time she was actively involved in her local FAEYC affiliate serving on committees
and filling the elected position of treasurer. After a move to Mississippi she helped to
establish a MAEYC affiliate on the Gulf Coast and served as vice president of the Hat-
tiesburg affiliate. During this time she was working as a coordinator for an OSEP spon-
sored outreach program supporting the inclusion of young children with disabilities in
child care centers and Head Start. In 1997 she moved to Tennessee and directed a University Child Lab
school before locating in East Tennessee as a full time Community College faculty member. Lisa has
served the board of her local affiliate as a committee member and frequent presenter. She states, “I am
honored to have this opportunity to serve an organization which has been so significant in my profes-
sional life. The position of nominating chair influences future direction and leadership of the organiza-
tion and is one I would feel grateful to take on if elected.”
Saundra Stiles
My name is Saundra Stiles and I have just recently accepted the position of
Assistant Professor of ECED and Early Childhood Program Coordinator for
Roane State Community College. This is a new challenge for me and I‟m look-
ing forward to it. Before that, I was the RSCC TECTA Coordinator for two
years. I have spent the last 6 years working for TECTA in some capacity and
that program holds a special place in my heart. Prior to that, I was the Director
for the Navy Child Development Homes program and the Director of the Child
Development Center in Keflavik, Iceland while my husband was stationed
there in the Navy. I have been involved in the field of Early Childhood for about 15 years.
I have been married for almost 15 years and we have three children ages 12, 10, and 6. In any
spare time I have, I enjoy doing things with my family!
I love the field of early childhood and I want to continue to see Tennessee excel in its effort
to be a great example for early childhood programs across the nation.
ONSITE VOTING WILL BE AVAILABLE
THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT
THE CONFERENCE IN MEMPHIS.
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Membership Application
NAME*_______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________
COUNTY & CITY__________________________________STATE_______ZIP CODE______________
HOME PHONE (____)_____________________ WORK PHONE (____)__________________________
EMPLOYER ___________________________________ POSITION ______________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________
For YOUR local affiliate or for more information call the TAEYC office at (615) 279-0111. The local, re-
gional (SECA) and national (NAEYC) portions of your dues are properly credited.
Please check local affiliate you wish to join:
_____Anderson Area Affiliate (AAAEYC #6304) (Anderson, Scott, Campbell, Morgan, Roane)
_____Appalachian Affiliate (AAEYC #461) (Sullivan, Washington, Johnson, Carter, Unicoi, Hawkins)
_____Chattanooga Area Affiliate (CAAEYC #459) (Hamilton, Bradley, Polk, Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie,
Grundy, Bledsoe, McMinn, Meigs)
_____Knox Area Affiliate (KAAEYC #516) (Knox, Monroe, Blount, Sevier, Loudon)
_____Lakeway Area Affiliate (LAAEYC #103) (Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Grainger, Cocke, Union, Jefferson,
Claiborne)
_____Memphis Affiliate (MAEYC #506) (Shelby, Tipton, Lauderdale, Haywood, Fayette, Hardeman,
McNairy, Hardin)
_____Nashville Area Affiliate (NAAEYC #463) (Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, Williamson, Cheatham,
Trousdale)
_____Northwest Chapter (NWAEYC #6303) (Lake, Obion, Weakley, Henry, Carroll, Gibson, Dyer,
Crockett, Madison, Chester, Henderson, Decatur)
_____Rutherford Affiliate (RAEYC #460) (Rutherford, Cannon, DeKalb, Smith, Wilson, Warren)
_____South Central Affiliate (SCAEYC #462) (Franklin, Coffee, Bedford, Moore, Lincoln, Maury, Perry,
Hickman, Marshall, Wayne, Lewis, Giles, Lawrence)
_____Two Rivers Affiliate (TRAEYC #6305) (Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys,
Montgomery, Stewart)
_____Upper Cumberland Affiliate (AEYC #517) (Cumberland, Putnam, White, Overton, Fentress,
Pickett, Clay, Jackson, Macon, Van Buren)
I have enclosed a check or credit card information for the following:
Please choose one NAEYC publication: ____ Young Children ____ Teaching Young Children
TAEYC (#063) Comprehensive Affiliate $105 (includes six publications from NAEYC over the year)
TAEYC (#063) Regular Affiliate $70
TAEYC (#063) Student Affiliate $70
Total amount enclosed or to be charged $_________ Type of credit card:__________________________
Name on Card: _____________________________ Signature: __________________________________
Credit/Debit card #: ___________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________________
Make checks or money orders payable to NAEYC.
Mail check or money order (or complete credit/debit card information) with application to:
NAEYC Membership, P.O. Box 97156, Washington, DC 20090-7156
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Tennessee Association for the Education
Of Young Children
P.O. Box 120096
Nashville, TN 37212-0096
NONPROFIT ORG.
US POSTAGE PAID
Nashville, TN
PERMIT NO. 2024
2010 TAEYC Annual Giving
TAEYC Friends ($.01-$25) In Memory of Vernon Williams, Pam Sharp
Children’s Circle ( $25.01-$74.99 ) Sindy Dawkins-Schade, Connie Casha, Linda Richey
Partner’s For Quality ( $75-$99.99)
Advocates for Children ( $100-$249.99) Rose Carver, Sara Longhini,
1955 Society ( $250.00 +) Debbie Ferguson, Rhonda Laird
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TAEYC OFFICIAL BALLOT All Ballots must be postmarked by October 4, 2011. Each ballot must be mailed individually. You
may not photocopy the ballot and each TAEYC member is allowed to only vote once. For verification
purposes, your membership number MUST be included on the line indicated by the return address. You
may find your membership number on the mailing label beside your name on this issue. Failure to re-
cord your number will prohibit your vote from being counted. For your convenience on-site voting will
be available at this year‟s conference in Memphis October 13-15.
Please mark only one person in each category:
Vice President
__________ Nelda Fulghum
__________ Martha (Marti) Herndon
Secretary
__________Sindy Dawkins-Schade
__________ Lisa Walsh
Treasurer-Elect
__________ Corye Nelson
__________ Lori Suiter
NAEYC-Elect
__________ Debbie Ferguson
__________ Lin Venable
SECA-Elect
__________ Lisa Maddox-Vinson
__________ Cathy Waggoner
Nominating Chair-East
__________ Lisa Mandracchia
__________ Saundra Stiles
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
All Ballots must be postmarked on or before October 4, 2011 to be counted.
Each Ballot MUST be mailed individually. You may NOT photocopy the bal-
lot. One vote per member.
Your membership number MUST be included on the line indicated on the re-
turn address for your vote to count. You may find this number on the mailing
label of this edition (located beside your name).
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TAEYC Place Nominating Committee Stamp
P O Box 120096 Here
Nashville, TN 37212-0096
Membership Number _______________
TAEYC
P O Box 120096
Nashville, TN 37212-0096
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