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News from the Maine Science Teachers Association

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The Maine Science Teachers Association has announced that the date of their annual conference has been changed to Friday, November 12.  Held at the Gardiner Area High School, the theme is Change for Sustainability featuring former Governor Angus King as keynote speaker.  Sessions will be held on Change for Sustainability, Earth and Space, Life and [...]

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The power of saying thanks!

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As the dust settles from NSTA’s Annual Conference, my thoughts return to a conversation I had with a new NSTA member during the conference.  I was grateful to have the opportunity to say “thanks!” for being a member of NSTA and “thanks” for coming to the conference! I want to thank all of you too.  [...]

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Boost your meeting attendance

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Thanks to everyone who posted a comment and e-mailed me directly. Boosting meeting attendance seems to be on everyone’s mind. While there is usually no one “quick fix,” here are some ideas to think about: Restructure the meeting to appeal to a wider audience. Of course, you want programming to appeal to your most active [...]

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New blog on the block

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Welcome to the Chapter and Associated Groups (CAG) Blog!  Let me start by introducing myself.  I’m Anne O’Donnell, CAE.  I have been in association management for almost 20 years serving a wide variety of associations and professions.  I am pleased to be here at NSTA and hopefully will be able to meet many of you [...]

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