Minutes Of Our May Meeting

The Early Childhood Club met for the last time this semester on Tuesday, May 30 from 3 to 4 pm in room V122. Reyna Richman, club president, chaired the meeting.

After everyone had some refreshments, Reyna welcomed both old new and old members, and then introduced our guest speaker, Jolli Brown, from Long Island University/Brooklyn campus. Ms. Brown kindly provided brochures, catalogs, and free beverage cups (with the LIU logo on them) to all in attendance. She gave us an overview of the educational opportunities available for transfer students who wish to attend LIU upon graduation, and informed our members that two full scholarships are awarded each year to two KCC graduates,with a 3.75 G.P.A. or better, who wish to attend the urban education program at LIU. We thanked Ms. Brown for her time and for her helpful presentation.

The next item on the agenda was a group reflection on the many wonderful successes of this past year, including our recent trip to "A Child's Place." Photographs of our trip, along with pictures of many other events of 2005-2006, have been posted on the club bulletin board outside V115. Thank you to everyone who helped make our club so terrific this past year!

Well-deserved "Certificates of Appreciation" were then presented to our officers:
Reyna Richman, President & Acting Treasurer
Doreen Brittingham, Vice-President
Theresa Maresco, Secretary
Helianne Duke, Co-Secretary

Following this, the departing faculty advisor was presented with a plant, a beautiful bouquet of long-stemmed roses, and a lovely certificate of thanks signed by each of the officers. This was a very thoughtful gesture, and was very much appreciated.

Our meeting continued with the drawing for the "Good Attendance Award." The names of all students who had attended at least 5 of the club's meetings held in 2005-2006 were placed in a container, and the lucky name drawn was..................Helianne Duke! Helianne received a backpack, apron, and calendar from the NAEYC, and was congratulated by everyone.

At the conclusion of our meeting, each member received a free tote bag and a copy of "Young Children," the journal of the NAEYC. We then bid a fond farewell to each graduating member, and graduating officer. Best wishes and good luck to all! Have a great summer!