TEN COUNTY MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
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TCMEA Receives Recognition at the 60th NCTM Delegate Assembly!

This past April, TCMEA board members, Suzanne Libfeld and Elaine Hofstetter (NCTM Rep) proudly accepted a 3-year silver member certificate from Hank Kepner, NCTM President, at the Delegate Assembly meeting prior to the NCTM Annual Conference and Exposition in Washington, DC. NCTM has more than 230 affiliates throughout the United States and Canada and Mr. Kepner welcomed seven of them, including TCMEA, into the Affiliate Leadership Circle this year. The distinction is based on the percentage of TCMEA members who are also current members of NCTM. We currently have more than the minimum 35% participation rate which carries benefits for our organization at the Silver level. The purpose of the affiliation partnership is to enhance the effectiveness of both TCMEA and NCTM through strong relationships with teachers, school leaders, parents, legislators, business and media.

The Delegate Assembly is a formal vehicle for NCTM’s Affiliates to communicate with the Board of Directors. Affiliates can propose resolutions to change or amend Council practices or policies such as those related to mathematics education or organizational procedures. As you can see in the pictures below, TCMEA is now represented in good company at the national level. We encourage all members to join their state (AMTNYS) and national (NCTM) professional organizations. The higher percentage of joint membership, the more benefits we receive, such as free Summer Institute attendance and the opportunity to have NCTM speakers at our local conference. For a membership application, see www.nctm.org.

L.to R. Jerry Cummins (NCSM), NCTM Rep; Norma Ramirez (TODOS:Mathematics for all), President; Anita Bright (Women and Mathematics Education), Member; Suzanne Libfeld (Ten County Mathematics Educators Association), Member; NCTM President Hank Kepner; Elaine Hofstetter (Ten County Mathematics Educators Association) NCTM Rep; Sandi Cooper (Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators), NCTM Rep; and Barbara Boschmans (New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics), NCTM Rep.

Suzanne Libfeld and Elaine Hofstetter (TCMEA board members) accept the Silver membership certificate to the NCTM Affiliate Leadership Circle from Hank Kepner, NCTM President.

Reactions to our Annual Conference on March 17, 2009 at Middletown HS

I want you to know that you and your team put on an excellent conference. The traffic was good,
the layout very comfortable and the educators were quite receptive to what we had to offer. We
received great help in getting in and set up, and the students were very helpful when needed.
Finally, the breakfast and lunch were very impressive and it was nice to be included.

Looking forward to next year. Thanks very much....Jon

Jonathan A. Simms
Continental Press and Seedling Publications

2009 Teacher and Student Testimonials:

"Excellent workshops"

"Excellent conference"

"It was very interesting"

"Lots of interesting people to talk with"

"Very Good. I had a Great Day!"

"Everything was Great!!"

"My second year coming- Keep up the excellent work!!"

"Great Presentations"

"What a Great Conference and math community - Kudos to all of Ten County."

"Thank you for a fitting NYSAMS in your schedule. You've inspired me to move my area."

" Great ideas to share with other math teachers at my school!"

"Rooms easy to find - student guides helpful"

" A very nice conference "

" Good organization of the day - Great to have lunch provided"

"Awesome conference"

"This was a great opportunity to meet with and learn from "colleagues" from all over."

"I will definitely plan on attending next year"

"I learned many new ideas and new activities to implement in my classroom"

"Excellent conference"

"Very well organized conference -Great ideas to bring back to the classroom"

"Outstanding presenters on the workshops I attended"

"I learned many things I can't wait to try"

"Very Informative"

"This was my first conference and I found it very informative, especially being in my professional semester as a student teacher. I would definitely come to another conference here because it was a nice atmosphere."

"Great job. The math leadership workshops were very informative"

"It was great to have so many exhibitors. Lots of sample materials"

"I am a student and I have been enlightened. The realm of teaching is very exciting."

"I enjoyed the whole day"

"Great job! Terrific experience, friendly, helpful high school students, facilities and vendors"

"Nice job in variety of workshops and vendors - keep up the great job!!"

"Liked the way the day and the conference flowed - presentations were very interesting"

"The content of the conference was excellent"

"I enjoyed this conference"

"Great job - the conference was well organized - the student volunteers helped to show everyone
where to go and found tech help when needed. Lunch was delicious and the timing allowed
us to visit the exhibitors. The gift to Barnes and Noble very nice."

"Provided wonderful activities that I can use in my classroom immediately"

"Enjoy this conference every year"

"Great Job! Great Prizes! Great Food!"