Dear Colleagues,
April,
the Month of the Military Child,
is only weeks away, and this is our opportunity to celebrate the military-connected students we serve.
The Commission selected April 24th as our
Purple Up!
day.
Naturally, local entities may choose their own date to
Purple Up!
, as well.
How does your state
Purple Up!
?
Forward your events, info, and photos to
mic3info@csg.org
to promote on our website and social media.
Schools, towns, and government agencies sponsor numerous activities to honor military children during the Month of the Military Child. Here’s a
link
to ideas we’ve collected in Arkansas which may be helpful.
A great way to celebrate is with a formal proclamation by your governor or state board of education. Visit the
MIC3 website
for templates such as: an executive proclamation; support letters for your state superintendent of education and state council; posters; and our press release.
Also in April, the Executive Committee meets in Lexington, Kentucky. Planning for the upcoming annual business meeting and updating the current Strategic Plan are priorities for the team. Please forward any ideas or thoughts to your standing committee chair by the end of March.
Next, I’m pleased to announce the Ad Hoc Leadership Development Committee. Chaired by Past Chair Rosemarie Kraeger (RI), members include: Sarah Forster (ME); Debra Jackson (NY); Greg Lynch (WA); Deanna McLaughlin (TN); Craig Neuenswander (KS); Douglas Ragland (AL); and Tony Trongone (NJ). Many thanks to Commissioner Kraeger for her leadership and to the commissioners for their volunteerism.
Finally, as Compact Commissioners, the work we do is often "extra duty" in addition to our normal work responsibilities. Your efforts matter, and we appreciate your dedication to making a difference for military kids.
And please don't forget to
Purple Up!
in April!
Thank you!
John I. “Don” Kaminar
Chairman (AR)
