Looking for a way to network with other language teachers and support the profession in Kentucky? Consider nominating yourself (or a fellow teacher) for the KWLA Board!
We are seeking nominations for the following positions for two-year terms by September 1, 2022:
- President-Elect
- Secretary
- Treasurer
Regional Representatives in the following areas: Western Kentucky WKEC, Green River GRREC, Northern Kentucky NKCES, Southeast/South Central SESC, Kentucky Valley KVEC, Central Kentucky CKEC, Jefferson County Public Schools, Jefferson County Private Schools
Regional representatives gather information from teachers in their region about needs and successes, share information about KWLA events and activities to fellow teachers, help with the annual conference, and attend a few KWLA Board meetings each year. You must be a member of KWLA to be a regional representative (but if you are coming to the conference this year, you will become a member automatically for 22-23!). The term is two years, from fall 2022 to fall 2024.
If you would like to run for a position, please send your name, school, and region you represent to president@kwla.org by September 1, 2022.
President (Serves 2 year term)
- Act as spokesperson (PR)
- Represent (state, regional, national event)
- KWLA Conference, SCOLT Delegates Assembly, ACTFL Delegates Assembly)
- Lead the board in the implementation of mission statement and vision of KWLA
- Helps coordinate the winter retreat
- Act as Advocacy Chair
- Foster leadership within the membership
- Participate as Member of Finance Committee
- Act as 3rd Chair of Conference Committee
- Contact with Conference Site
- Lead Committee to approve session proposals
- Work with President-Elect to get registration online
- Run elections for new officers in each election year
President-Elect (Elected for 2 year term)
- Act as Chair of Conference Committee
- Identify and organize schedule for Conference
- Create Conference Program
- Work with President to get registration online
- Fulfill duties of President, if President is unable to do so
Past President (Serves 2 year term)
- Act as 2nd Chair of Conference Committee
- Secure and arrange keynote speakers/featured presenters
- Work with Communications Director to advertise Conference
- Work with Awards Chair
- Organize and help deliver Winter Workshops
- Create and send a quarterly newsletter
- Act as Membership Chair
- Coordinate database on aMember
Treasurer (elected to serve 2 years, renewal at discretion of board)
- Act as Chair of Finance Committee
- Make a financial report at each board meeting
- Maintain accurate and transparent financial records
- File an Annual Report with the state
- File an Annual report with the IRS
- Work with President to keep KWLA status current
- Post Annual report on the KWLA website
Secretary (Elected for 2 year term)
- Take minutes at all board meetings
- Post constituent-friendly minutes (Agenda w/ actions taken)
- Share minutes with board
- Work with President and Communication Director to publicize items on social media
Regional Representatives (elected every two years) Ex-Officio (non-voting)
- Extend communication from Regional Liaison to their constituency
- Work closely with Regional Liaison to identify location and times for Winter Workshops, regional Showcases (content is provided by KWLA)
- Assist at the Conference as needed
- Maintain and update the list of WL teachers in their regions
- Serve as a liaison between their constituents and KWLA Board Regional Liaison
- Communicate regularly with Regional Liaison to highlight programs, teachers etc. in their regions.