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Caring and involved parents
constantly work to provide the best for their children. SEEC
strives to build a foundation for future learning by putting
students at the center of every experience. Part of this effort
includes creating an atmosphere in which everyone feels welcome
and offering opportunities for the entire SEEC family to
contribute to the program's success. Some of these
opportunities come through the SEEC Parents' Association.
The mission of the Parents'
Association is to support SEEC by providing organizational
support, coordinating classroom and field trip volunteers,
conducting fundraising activities, and facilitating
communication. Four elected officers - President, President
Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer - provide leadership to the
Association; the President, President Elect, and Past President
also serve as members of the SEEC Board of Directors.
The SEEC Lending Library and
the Sally Foster wrapping paper drive are two examples of
activities coordinated by the Parents' Association each year.
The Parents' Association also organizes "Classroom Coordinators"
who serve in the role of liaison by connecting teachers and
parents. They coordinate volunteer activities in their
respective classrooms, assist with teacher appreciation events,
and provide support for fundraising initiatives.
SEEC's Benefit Auction is
the main fundraising activity conducted by the Parents'
Association and the single most important source of income for
the scholarship program. First held in 1994, it consists of
both a silent auction and live auction, and is held each spring
in one of the Smithsonian museums. It features unique
behind-the-scenes events and activities at the Smithsonian, such
as curator-led exhibit or collection tours, tickets to preview
receptions and Smithsonian events, lunches with senior officials
and museum directors, and special tours of behind-the-scenes
areas.
Membership &
Leadership Positions
Every parent of a child
enrolled in the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center is
automatically a member of the Parents' Association and is
invited to take an active role in the organization.
Opportunities for participation abound and range from nap
watching in classrooms while teachers attend meetings to
leadership roles within the organization. In addition to the
Parents' Association officers, individuals are welcome to run
for open board positions during the June election.
Parents’ Association Board
Positions include:
President:
The president provides leadership for the organization, sets
meetings, and works closely with the SEEC administration.
President-Elect/Vice
President: The president-elect/vice
president provides support to the president and is also a member
of the board. The vice president will serve as president the
following year.
Secretary:
The secretary’s focus is to provide communication about the
Parents’ Association events, activities, and meetings.
Treasurer:
The treasurer is responsible for the collection of dues and
record keeping of the major SEEC fundraising events (gift-wrap,
auction, etc.).
If you are interested in
running for a position, please follow the directions outlined in
the attached documents and fill out the attached form.
Download Nomination Letter
Download PA Nomination Form
To learn more about how
parents can support SEEC, please view the following brochure
Download PA Brochure
Parent Association Officers
and Board Representatives
2007 - 2008 Parents
Association Officers:
| President |
Christine Hoisington |
| President-Elect/Vice
President |
Farleigh Earhart |
| Treasurer |
La'Shaun Willis |
| Secretary |
Leigh Sue |
In addition
to the president and vice president, 3 additional
parents serve on the SEEC Board of Directors.
They are:
Shannon Perich - Past President PA
Jennifer Jones
Laura Rasar King
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HOMIAK MEMORIAL FUND - ANNUAL TEACHER RECOGNITION AWARD: : |
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As a lasting tribute to the memory of SEEC
supporter, parent, and employee Diane Homiak, a fund has been
established which will annually recognize the commitment,
creativity, and contributions made by a teacher to SEEC. The
teacher will be honored at the staff appreciation dinner, held
annually in February.
Nomination forms will be available in each center
in January. The committee will make its selection and the
honoree will be announced at the Staff Appreciation Dinner.
Download Memorial Fund Nomination Form |
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