Welcome AFCEA Chapters!

March 2004.

FY04 FUND DRIVE CHALLENGE!

The AFCEA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the Northrop Grumman Challenge for 2004 educational contributions. For every $5,000 contributed this year to the Foundation from corporations, AFCEA Chapters or individuals, Northrop Grumman will match up to $50,000 of those donations. This dollar-for dollar matching incentive provides an opportunity for the Foundation to receive $100,000 from the Challenge.

Admiral Paul E. Tobin, Executive Director, responded, "We are very grateful for Northrop Grumman's strong support and urge everyone to step up to the Challenge."

MATCHING GIFTS - Did you know?

Many corporations and corporate foundations now offer Matching Gift Programs.   You can multiply your gift to the AFCEA Educational Foundation's Fund Drive if your employer has a Matching Gift program.   Thousands of companies have programs that will double, or even triple, individual tax-deductible contributions made by their employees. Please check with your human resources office or company website to find out about Matching Gift Program options.

CHANGES - NEW FOUNDATION FACES!
February saw a fond farewell to long-time AFCEA employee and Ed Foundation Administrative Assistant, Suzanne Harman. We wish her all the best in her retirement!

March brings a hearty welcome to Jaclyn Adamouski, who was selected for the vacant post of Administrative Assistant. Jacklyn has been the PDC Registrar for the past year and looks forward to working the "scholarship side" of the Foundation. Welcome Jackie!

The PDC is pleased to announce Keith Ponikowski as the new Registrar as of March 8! Welcome Keith!

Please bear with us as we adjust to new faces and new roles!

NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR
Information and the nomination form have been mailed to all Chapter presidents for this year. Due to TechNet again occurring in early May, the award will NOT include a trip to Washington, D.C. for the winner. The trip is expected to resume in 2005 when TechNet returns to a June timeframe. Deadline date for submission is May 10, 2004.

ANNOUNCING NEW! CHAPTER AWARD

The Education Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a new Chapter award for "the use of Information Technology in Education". Details and the nomination form are now available - click below. Deadline for submission is April 1 , 2004.

CLICK HERE for a printable nomination form.

CAUTION WITH CRITERIA - Reminder

Please remember that AFCEA membership CANNOT be a criteria for scholarship eligibility. Take a moment now to review your requirements and be sure this stipulation does not exist. Thank you!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - A benefit for everyone!

Please take a moment to check out the classes offered by AFCEA's Professional Development Center (PDC) this year at http://www.afcea.org/education/index.htm -- several new courses have been added to the curriculum for the spring semester.

Revenues from the PDC cover 100% of the AFCEA Educational Foundation's operating costs. This allows us to convert each dollar raised into almost two dollars in scholarships. Please remember the PDC the next time you think about professional development for you or your staff!

PORTAL ACCESS

Don't forget - access to "Education News" is available via a direct link from the AFCEA Portal. After logging on to the Portal, go to the Chapter Officer's Homepage and click on the EDUCATION tab to locate the link.

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