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<p>Dear MASTA Board:</p>
<p>Please read the ASTA newsletter below and act as necessary. They are asking that we include the logo below on our documents and website. Please include where possible. </p>
<p>Dan and I are working on the Resource Guide and details for the Studio Teacher Workshop. More soon. Have a blessed and fun Thanksgiving - janis<br>
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<div id="Signature">Janis Shier Peterson, President
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font color="#000000" face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt"><b>From:</b> Monika Schulz <monika@astaweb.com><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 15, 2017 3:28 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> ASTA Chapter update - November 15, 2017</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">It is hard to believe next week is Thanksgiving. We wanted to send an ASTA update.</p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color:red">November 30 early bird registration deadline for the ASTA National Conference
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Join us in Atlanta, GA March 7-10, 2018! 2018 ASTA National Conference - March 7-10, 2018 Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA . Register by November 30 & SAVE!</div>
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<p class="x_MsoListParagraph">The Chapter leaders workshop is Wednesday, March 7 from 12-5pm lunch will be served. Please RSVP for yourself and/or your president elect. We encourage both to attend.</p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="">Other upcoming deadlines
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color:red">November 30- state awards
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<a id="LPUrlAnchor_15108741580310.5655734817004254" style="text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.astastrings.org/Web/Membership/State_Chapter_Awards.aspx" target="_blank">State Chapter Awards</a></div>
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Most Improved Chapter Award.
Submit a list of at least three (3) reasons why your chapter should be considered for this award.">
As always, the president of ASTA will present state chapter awards at the ASTA National Conference during the Wednesday State Leadership Workshop.</div>
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Bornoff Memorial Scholarship Fund</a></div>
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Complete and sign the application form.
Write a 250 word or less essay that clearly explains how this scholarship will assist you in achieving your string education career goals.
Submit a current resume that includes work experiences, education, and training.">
Apply for the George Bornoff Memorial Scholarship Fund! This scholarship is sponsored by the Foundation for the Advancement of String Education (FASE) in conjunction ...</div>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color:red">December 8</span> extended deadline to renew or start a student chapter. Here is the link for information and the form to complete. It also shows the benefits of why it is great to start an ASTA student
chapter.</li></ol>
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State Leadership Resources Are you a new state president or president elect? Don't know where to start? The resources below are for you! These resources will help ...</div>
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<p class="x_MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:1.0in">Please download the PDF, complete it and return to ASTA. This is critical information and a requirement of all states to be in compliance with your affiliation agreement.</p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style="">A <span style="color:red">reminder </span> all state chapters must distribute at least one newsletter by June 30 2018 in order to be in compliance with the affiliation agreement with ASTA. In addition, states must also have
at least one state event- whatever form that takes, again to be in compliance with the affiliation agreement. Please reach out if you have questions.
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color:red">State chapter logo and guidelines</span>- ASTA has developed for all official state ASTA functions the attached logo. This logo along with the guidelines on how to use it can be used on any official
ASTA chapter correspondence, chapter events. Your state should be identified as well but this logo brands any activity that your state board has approved as an official state event.</li></ol>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">We encourage you to only distribute this logo officially through your state board to be used on preapproved events. You can also place this on your website.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in; text-indent:.25in">The purpose of this logo is to start developing the ASTA chapter brand. Please reach out if you have questions.</p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color:red">Membership update</span>- ASTA currently has 7836 members. This is growth from the 10/23 number of 7666. However next week we will be expiring over 100 members. We are gaining a little but still expiring
quite a few members. We will be sending you expired member lists after the holiday for follow up.</li></ol>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="color:red">Online career center</span>- As you know ASTA launched a new online career center. We encourage you to let your state members know and also the institutions within your state. For institutions the career
center is a great resource for them to list open jobs.</li></ol>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Please dont hesitate to reach out with questions. Have a safe and happy holiday.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Thank you for your leadership</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Monika</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Monika Schulz, CAE</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">(703) 279-2113 x13</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:monika@astaweb.com">monika@astaweb.com</a></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.astastrings.org">www.astastrings.org</a></p>
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