YAAEYC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

As an organization, YAAEYC is committed to developing a larger and more inclusive membership. Our new member scholarship grant is funded by our local affiliate to help us reach our objectives. New member scholarships of $40 are available. Membership links you to the National AEYC (NAEYC), PennAEYC, and our local affiliate chapter, YAAEYC. (Memberships must be in the name of an individual. Please print clearly.)

Applicant Name: ___________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

City/State: ________________________________

ZIP/postal code ___________

E-mail____________________________________

Home phone: (        ) ___________________

Work phone: (        ) __________________

How did you learn about this scholarship? _______________________________________________

Are you, or have you been, a member of NAEYC within the past 5 years? ______

YORK AEYC affiliate 455 dues Information can be found on our website www.yaaeyc.org:

Comprehensive-$100                 Regular $65                 Full Time Student-$45

Comprehensive Members receive all the benefits of Regular membership described below plus receive 5 or 6 books a year immediately after their release by NAEYC.

Regular and Student Members receive:

• Six issues of Young Children, packed with the latest developments in early childhood education, practice and research;

• Reduced registration fees at NAEYC-sponsored conferences and seminars;

• Reduced subscription fees for the respected Early Childhood Research Quarterly;

• Opportunities to participate in various insurance plans designed to meet your personal and professional needs, including professional liability insurance.

• Association-sponsored credit card service from MBNA;

• Discounts at local businesses.

Selected Membership Type: ____________________________

Cost: ______________

If you receive a Membership Scholarship of up to $40, do you agree to promptly remit the other balance due?

___Yes ___no         Amount due $ ____________

Tell us about yourself. (Check all that apply)

student        teacher        program director         trainer Home provider resource/referral specialist       other: ________________________

Workplace: _______________________________________

Group child care                   Center

Is this a Keystone STARS site? Yes     No                 STAR level ___________

Accredited?       Yes     No                 Circle one: NAEYC                    NAFCC

Gender: male            female

Race/Ethnicity:

African American Hispanic              American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian

Age Group with whom you work: (check all that apply)

Infants                        Toddlers                      3-5 year olds               school age

I agree to serve on the following committee: * (Must circle one.) This obligation can be met in a variety of ways. The committee chair will contact you.

Week of the Young Child Conference Committee             Membership

Accreditation / Public Policy Finance Committee                  Program

Publicity Help at conference or other event                     YAAEYC board/Executive Board

Committee Descriptions:

WOYC Committee:

The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by NAEYC to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families, and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. NAEYC designates the dates and theme. Events are planned, promoted and implemented locally. Our committee meets monthly and is comprised of providers, directors, and other community members. We try to hold meetings during naptime or in the evening, which allows direct-care providers a better opportunity to join us.

Conference Committee:

To plan, organize, and present an annual conference that delivers six hours of quality trainings to early childhood providers which provides an understanding of the expanding early childhood base, develops skills that improve professional practice through active learning approaches for adults at an affordable cost.

Membership Committee:

Promote YAAEYC/NAEYC to the community and recruit new members. Support Membership Chair (can be done by email) in carrying out responsibilities, e.g., reviewing documents. Committee meets once yearly or on an as needed basis.

Accreditation / Public Policy Committee:

Responsibilities include keeping the YAAEYC membership and York County early childhood educators abreast of current legislative issues and opportunities for advocacy on local, state and national levels.  Opportunities often arise requiring the profession to join forces with other members of the state to be involved with legislative action. This committee is in place to make the early childhood profession aware of these instances as well as lead the action. The accreditation piece includes sharing information on the NAEYC accreditation process; it’s changes and updates, and offering accreditation support when needed to YAAEYC members through phone calls and possible on site visits.

Finance Committee:

Coordinate financial matters, including budget, audit, taxes, policies and procedures, record-keeping, annual budget recommendations, Board financial reports.

Program Committee:

Establish and oversee YAAEYC sponsored programs that are geared towards early child care professionals, educators and parents. Recruit trainers, insure proper training credentials and advertise programming. Compile questionnaires regarding trainings. (Not responsible for yearly YAAEYC conference.)

Publicity Committee:
Publicize YAAEYC functions and educate the public. Develop a working relationship with the media, community organizations, and affiliate groups. Produce the YAAEYC Newsletter.

In a brief essay, answer these questions and attach to this sheet

1.  How do you think membership in a professional organization will impact your work with children and families?

2.  How do you think membership in a professional organization will impact you as an early childhood professional?

3.  How will you become an active member of our local affiliate, YAAEYC? How will this impact you as an early childhood professional?

I agree to use this scholarship for the benefit of my professional development and my local affiliate. The statements I have made in this application are true.

Applicant signature: ___________________________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________

Return to Diane Freidman

Mail completed forms to:  YAAEYC @ Focus on Our Future, 800 E. King St, York, PA 17403