Spring 2022

Our Executive Board and Conference Planning Committee are busy meeting and planning the return of our Annual Conference. We cannot wait to be back on the University of Richmond campus and join together again in our love for Forensics, Theatre, and Debate. Soon you should receive an email requesting breakout session ideas, coach of the year nominations, and Executive Board nominations. If you think you may need to be added to our mailing list please contact Jessica_Fout@ccpsnet.net. All other questions can be directed to President Billy Waddell at William_Waddell@ccpsnet.net

2021

Coach of the Year and Officer Nominations Info:

Nominees for Forensics, Theatre, and Debate COTY must be members in good standing for the 2019-2020 school year, and cannot have been awarded a COTY in that activity within the previous five cycles. We ask you to nominate ONE person for each category and provide a brief explanation as to why. You may leave any nomination category blank. Members in good standing are included on the form. You are welcome to nominate yourself.

2020 is an election year for the Executive Board. Officers of the VAFTDC play a vital role in directing the organization and managing the annual conference. Please nominate ONE individual for each position, and provide a brief explanation for your nomination. You may leave any nomination category blank. You may nominate the same individual for multiple positions. You are welcome to nominate yourself. Descriptions of responsibilities are in the Google Form.

Nominate Coaches of the Year and Officers using this form.

By-Laws Info:

Proposed Amendments to By-Laws to be voted on at Business Meeting:

1. Insert Names of Recently Appointed Honors Emeriti into By-Laws (Article V- Section C)

a. Insert “Monica Wheaton (2018), Tidewater Forensics League"

b. Insert “Stanley Swartz (2019), Harrisonburg High School”

2. Equity Statement Adoption and Subsequent Revisions

a. Insert “Article XIII- Equity Statement”

“The Virginia Association of Forensics, Theatre, and Debate Coaches is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity. The Virginia Association of Forensics, Theatre, and Debate Coaches does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.”

b. Rename Article XIII à “Article XIV- Amendments”

c. Rename Article XIV à “Article XV- Acknowledgement by Officers” and Edit Names

i. Jan Barrett, Immediate Past President

ii. Angie Evans, President

iii. William Waddell, Vice President

iv. Kimberlee Brittingham, Secretary

v. Melissa Atkinson, Treasurer

vi. Jessica Sanchez, Historian

2020-2021 Membership Info:

If you have not already, please use the link below to fill out the 2020-2021 Membership Form for the Virginia Association of Forensics, Theatre, and Debate Coaches. As current members of the organization, membership dues have been waived for this school year (2020-2021). If you know of anyone who would like to join the organization as a new member, please forward the form to them. Dues for new members are $25.00.

Membership Form

We are looking for contact information for many of our Directors and Honors Emeriti. Please visit our website for the list of these amazing contributors and let us know if you have any contact information. Email: William_Waddell@ccpsnet.net

Wishing you the best as we navigate our new circumstances!

-"The Board"

Dear Coaches,

We are really looking forward to the annual conference this year. With the current situation changing every day, please make sure to keep an eye on facebook and instagram. All dates, changes, and information will be posted there. Don't hesitate to reach out to Jessie- Historian- with any questions or suggestions.

If you have any suggestions or recommendations for 2020 sessions or speakers we would LOVE to hear them. Post them on FB, Insta or email them to:

Jessica_Sanchez@ccpsnet.net

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