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M E M O R A N D U M

To: NBTA School Reps

Copies to: NBTA Council Presidents

From: Ardith Shirley, NBTA Director of PD

Date: March 11, 2009

Subject: Reminders to Teachers for NBTA Combined Council Day Registration

NBTA would like you to share with your colleagues the important reminders that are on the reverse side of this memorandum

At the next staff meeting, please remind your colleagues:

• Council Day 2009 is fast approaching and all teachers are asked to please register for this phenomenal PD opportunity by going on-line at www.nbta.ca. During the registration process teachers will be able to self select their own personalized schedule for the day. Our divided sessions have limited seating, so register early to avoid disappointment!

• It is extremely important that registered participants bring their bar code / session selection receipt with them on Council Day for ease of entrance and to make sure that you do not miss any of the first keynote address because you have to stand in a line. Past years have shown line-ups for those who did not bring their receipt with them to the conference or waited until on-site to actually register. If a receipt has been misplaced, a copy can be retrieved from our website at http://www.nbta.ca -- click on the participants button for Council Day and click on-line registration and scroll down to receipts and either put in the appropriate member number or where it asks for your first name and last name. If you have any problems, please contact judy.deveau@nbta.ca.

• Alternate Proposals -- If you are unable to attend Council Day, please remember to submit an Alternate Proposal for approval to your school Professional Development (PD) Committee at least four (4) weeks prior to Council Day (Wednesday, April 1, 2009). Form available on-line at www.nbta.ca or from your school PD Representative. (A copy has been included with this mailing.)

FAQ -- Why don’t I have to pay a $30.00 fee this year?

• At the May 2008 AGM, a Resolution was passed to have Council Day fees become part of our dues structure. This means that for any NBTA member, there will be no additional charge to register.

FAQ – Can non-NBTA Members attend Combined Council Day on May 1, 2009?

• Non-NBTA Members (school-based and non-school-based), NBTA Associate Members and retired teachers are welcome to attend our event. On-line registration is available, as well as an on-line option for payment. Student interns can also register on-line at no charge.