News, Announcements, and Events

Check here from time to time to learn about Academy news, announcements of Academy activities, and events of interest to Academy members

Academy Inducts New Members at January Luncheon

The Academy Class of 2010 was introduced and honored at the Annual Induction Celebration luncheon, Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the Mt. Vernon Country Club.

New inductees include Patricia Anderson-Dwyer, Michelle Eckstein, Steve Haas, Dr. Blanche Kapushion, Karen Kendig, Dr. Carol Swalley, Dr. Julia Watson Barnett, and Becky Whittenberg.

Breaking from past induction ceremonies, this year's induction celebration was a luncheon rather than dinner in order to keep the cost reasonable and to allow more members from far away to attend without needing an overnight stay or night driving.

Dr. Robert (Bob) W. Seney, Professor Emeritus in Gifted Studies, Mississippi University for Women, was the keynote speaker. His topic will be on gifted children and their connection to literature, "Responding to the Gifted Reader."

Advantage of Tax-Exempt Status

On September 23, 2008, the Academy received Federal tax-exempt status, under section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Tax Code. This means the Academy can accept financial gifts, bequests, and transfers, and that such contributions to the Academy are tax deductible.

Tax-exempt designation, which is based on the Academy's educational purposes and mission, provides a great boon to the Academy's Scholarship Program, as well as allowing the Academy to take in revenue from dues and Academy activities, such as the Induction Dinner, without incurring tax consequences.

Academy members who are interested in making contributions to the Academy Scholarship Program or continuing operations of the Academy should contact Barbara McEldowney, Presiding Governor (auexplore@aol.com).

Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

Applications for the Academy's 2010-2011 Professional Educator Scholarship Program are currently being accepted. If you are aware of any professional educators who are actively pursuing a graduate degree or endorsement in gifted education, make them aware of the Academy Scholarship Program. They should contact Ellen Honeck (ehoneck@du.edu ).

For more details about the Scholarship Program, go to the Scholarship tab on this website.

Membership Dues Due

Did you know that the Academy does have dues?? While the Academy will not hunt down members not paying dues nor will members be dropped for not paying, we do request that members voluntarily make the annual $15 dues payment by January for the calendar year to follow. These dues provide the bulk of our operating revenue.

Try a new option: Instead of $15 annually, go for Lifetime Membership at $100! Then you'll never have to remember to pay the annual dues again!

With questions, or to pay dues, contact Debbie Rothenberg, Academy Treasurer (droth36@aol.com).

Directory Updates

CAEGTC members: Check your listing in the Academy Directory. Send any updated email addresses, contact numbers or new information to Ellen Honeck (ehonec@du.edu) to update the directory.

Don't have an Academy Directory?? Request one from Ellen Honeck. The cost is $5 to cover printing and postage.