ALC Newsletter - 02/17/2017 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
LEADERSHIP UPDATES
•  LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: A VISION FOR AFFILIATION
•  LETTER FROM THE CHAIR
•  LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
•  LETTER FROM THE INCOMING MEMBER A
ARTICLES
•  THE HISTORY AND EXPERIENCES OF ENGLISH TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONS IN BOLIVIA
•  THE CENTRAL AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN BASIN REGIONAL GROUP CONFERENCE 2016
•  BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR TEXTESOL IV THROUGH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
•  NATE RUSSIA: GET ACQUAINTED WITH THIS OLD AND YOUNG TESOL AFFILIATE
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
•  BEST OF AFFILIATE SESSIONS

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Elizabeth Smith, TexTESOL, Dallas, Texas, USA

Dear TESOL Affiliate Leaders:

It’s hard to believe that my first year on the TESOL International Affiliate Leadership Council (ALC) as Member A is almost over. I’ve learned a great deal about collaboration, creativity, and communication. I often tell my colleagues that my time with TESOL boards—the ALC and my affiliate board—is some of the best professional development of my career.

My duties as Member A include putting together this newsletter. I received interest from TESOL affiliates around the world and from established and new affiliates. The newsletter also includes a sneak peak of the best-of-affiliate sessions, a preview of what you will encounter in Seattle.

I am most grateful for the help of my colleagues during my first year on the ALC. This board truly represents TESOL’s core values. I hope you enjoy this issue of TESOL Affiliate News, and I hope you find the information useful. I look forward to seeing you in Seattle and serving another year on the ALC board.

Best,

Elizabeth