This page provides information and necessary links for our programs and projects to keep Lambda Alpha members abreast of the projects and programs
Programs/Projects/ Outreach
Chair - 1 VP
Special Projects sub committee
Co - Chair - Books - Karen Harrell
Co -Chair - TAFE - Gloria Montalbano
Co -Chair - School
Nominations/Awards/Grants in Aid
Chair - Kathy Gardner (Nominations/Awards)
CoChair - Gloria Montalbano (Scholarships)
Plan and implement programs for meetings - both personal and professional
Obtain CPE credit if appropriate
Special Projects/Outreach
Work with Grants in Aid Committee to support the TAFE students in the SBISD High Schools
Connect with two schools selected to support teachers, provide for teachers needs, and deploy books to students in grades 1 & 3. Provide a book for each classroom teacher in grades 1 & 3 for their classroom library.
Work with the Fundraising Committee to collect funds to support the outreach.
Nurture future leaders
Submit a slate with at least one nominee for each elective office in the spring of even numbered years
Recognize member achievements (personal and professional)
Select recipient of the Virginia Johnson award
Conduct elections for officers prior to March 15 in even numbered years
Chair sends in the Chapter Officer Contact Information to TSO by March 15 in even numbered years
Award Grant in Aid to high school senior
Solicit applicants
Choose recipients
Collect paperwork - share with committee members
Track effectiveness of grant
Work with Outreach Projects Committee to fundraise
Encourage chapter members to apply for state and international society scholarships and grants
Encourage members to apply for the Texas State Aspiring Educator Award
Encourage members to apply for State Leadership Seminar and International Leadership/Management Seminar
Challenge for Grants in Aid
Committee - Grant in Aid/Schools/Books/ Projects Committee Challenges 2024
Grant in Aid-
Upload Scholarship form/Rubric to Google Drive
Revamp the Rubric as necessary
Develop a timeline for the Grant in aid that is posted and shared with committee members
Keep a list of scholarship winners for follow up in Committee folder
Books -
Upload a list of schools we have worked on in Google Drive
Keep an updated list of books in stock for schools
Keep a sample of letters/labels/notes to schools we give books to
Schools -
Upload samples of items given to teachers at the two schools
Collect ideas to use in the future
Keep a collection of letters/notes to principals or contact person at each school
Attempt to offer services at the school
Future Teachers (TAFE)
Make contact with the programs at the 5 high schools
Attempt to support the girls in applying for scholarships
Keep a link to a variety of scholarships appropriate for the girls
In general for the committee
Communicate
Collect documents for the future