Welcome to SCEC!

1. Welcome to SCEC! Student Council for Exceptional Children

2. Meet the officers… • Co. Presidents: Sara Graves & Katie Engeman • Secretary: Dana Josephson • Fundraising Chairs: Lorenda Schantz & Kristen Kaminski • Treasurer: Lindsay Stump

3. What is SCEC? • Official student chapter • NC CEC Annual Convention & Expohttp://nccec.coe.ecu.edu/2013-Conference/2013-Conference.htmlJanuary 30th-February 1st 2013Pinehurst, North Carolina • National CEC Convention & Expohttp://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ProfessionalDevelopment/ConventionExpo/April 3rd – 6th 2013San Antonio, Texas

4. Membership Requirements • Dues: $7/year or $5/semester • NEW! Volunteer obligation 5 hours per semester • Must register with the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center (VSLC) on-line by following the directions on the following website: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/volunteer/studentforms.cfm • Download the “Individual VSLC Time Sheet” • You would be responsible for tracking your hours and later turning the time sheet in to the VSLC to receive volunteer credit

5. Ongoing volunteer opportunities… • Adapted PE • Pitt County Schools Low-Incidence Service-Learning • Create adapted materials for local classrooms • Volunteer in special education classrooms, working with kids • Sign up sheet name & Pirate ID • Lindsay will follow-up with email/facebook communication

6. Upcoming Events • Costume Party • October 24th 6-8pm • Volunteer hours are 4:30-8:30pm to help set up and break down • CM Eppes Middle School • Holiday Dance • December 12th 6-8pm • Volunteer hours are 4:30-8:30 to help set up and break down • CM Eppes Middle School

7. Fundraising Events • Save your used Ink Cartridges • 10 ink cartridges = $20 certificate to Staples (use for adapted books and other club events materials) • Drop off to AT Lab (128 Rivers) or • Contact Lorenda for pick-up! • Scentsy Special Olympics Warmer • Selling Tickets --> speak with Lorenda if you can commit to selling tickets (10 tickets total)  • 2-week event once we get warmer!

8. Fundraising Events Continued… • 3E Love T-Shirt Sale: • Order Forms will be passed out during our next meeting (Oct. 17th) or e-mailed • http://www.3elove.com/ • Fundraiser Night @ Restaurant • Details TBA

9. SCEC Social Events • The Loft Event • October 21st 6-8pm • Awesome discounted prices just for us! • Let us know if you are interested so we can get a head count • Possible SCEC tailgate—more details TBA • Winter social in December • Finalized details next meeting

10. Service Project Part One: • Collect books for school distribution in Moore County at the NC CEC State Conference • All NC SCEC chapters are participating • Begin collecting books now!  Part Two • November-Adapting Books Event • Use funds raised from ink cartridges to buy materials at Staples

11. Websites to check out • Specialized Recreationhttp://www.greenvillenc.gov/departments/rec_parks_dept/information/default.aspx?id=610 • This is a great resource to find out what individuals of all ages with disabilities are up to in Pitt County. • SCEC Websitehttp://www.ecu.edu/cs-educ/ci/sped/SCEChome.cfm • Here, general information about our organization will be posted as well as PowerPoints from our meetings

12. Next meeting: October 17th (Wednesday) 12:00pm Room: Speight 202 If you are interested in any of the events or would like to know more information, please feel free to contact one of the officers.