2002 NCSS House of Delegates

Social Education, May-June, 2003

Resolutions Before the House * November 22-23, 2002 * Phoenix, Arizona

Because of a failure in the audio recording system at the House of Delegates session at the NCSS Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, in November 2002, Social Education is unable to present the minutes of the proceedings. The texts of the resolutions submitted to the House of Delegates follows.

Resolution 02-A1: Increasing Participation of Elementary Level Education

Supported by Arizona, Connecticut, Lousiana, Massachusetts, Missouri; Middle States, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Texas

WHEREAS the current participation of elementary members in NCSS needs to be strengthened, and

WHEREAS NCSS lacks a long-range plan to identify and develop programs meeting the needs of elementary educators,

BE IT RESOLVED that NCSS establish a task force to investigate and develop a long-range plan to encourage the development and increased participation of elementary level educators.

Passed.

Resolution 02-A2: Affiliate Representation on the NCSS Board of Directors

Supported by Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Middle States, New York, and Rhode Island

WHEREAS National Council for the Social Studies is the national organization for social studies educators, and

WHEREAS local, state and regional social studies organizations are affiliated with the national council, and

WHEREAS the effectiveness of NCSS is directly related to the effectiveness of the local, state and regional organizations and,

WHEREAS there is no direct voice for the affiliate organizations in the National Council governance,

BE IT RESOLVED that NCSS explore the development of adding a position on the NCSS Board of Directors to represent affiliates,

1) This position will serve the normal term for Directors

2) Eligibility for this position will require past or present service as president or executive director of an affiliate

The position is filled by direct vote of the delegates at the annual House of Delegates meeting immediately prior to the expiration of each tenn.

Passed.

Resolution 02-A3: NCSS Leadership Institute

Supported by Florida, Indiana, and Iowa

WHEREAS the Summer Leadership Institute for NCSS affiliates has been so successful, and

WHEREAS leadership development is a key to success for affiliates, and

WHEREAS Washington D.C. is not conveniently located for many of the affiliates, creating financial hardship on the affiliates,

BE IT RESOLVED that:

1) The leadership institute be rotated each year between regional workshops and a single national workshop.

2) The single national workshop be located in rotating locations to provide convenience to participants

3) The national workshop be planned in collaboration with an appointed advisory body representing past participants from the affiliates

4) The regional workshops be coordinated by appropriate members of the Board of Directors working with NCSS office staff and an affiliate planning committee.

Failed.

Resolution 02-A4: Internships

Supported by Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, and New York

WHEREAS the Summer Leadership Institute for NCSS affiliates has been so successful, and

WHEREAS the leadership development is a key to success for affiliates, and

WHEREAS the leadership training opportunities are limited for affiliate leaders,

BE IT RESOLVED that NCSS develop a funding mechanism for a summer internship program in the national office for affiliate leaders to develop their awareness of national issues and provide broader experience in the leadership and management of a professional organization.

Failed.

Resolution 02-A5: Affiliation Fees

Supported by Florida and Iowa

WHEREAS there is a need to secure more funding for NCSS to provide more affiliate services, and

WHEREAS National Council for the Social Studies provides travel and other support to affiliated organizations, and

WHEREAS the strength of NCSS is based on the strength of the affiliates, and

WHEREAS the development of affiliate leadership is a mutually beneficial goal, and

WHEREAS the affiliates currently make no direct contribution to NCSS to support affiliate services,

BE IT RESOLVED that:

1) Each affiliate pay $25 per delegate to be submitted with the annual report. These funds will be used for increased services to affiliates.

2) Delinquent affiliates will not be eligible for NCSS support for participation at the Summer Leadership Institute or Gold/Silver Council status.

Failed.

Resolution 02-A6: Membership Recognition

Supported by Florida, Iowa, and Middle States

WHEREAS service and continuity are of value to the success of the profession and the strength of NCSS, and

WHEREAS recognition and rewards are effective methods of ensuring service and continuity, and

WHEREAS the use of computers has made membership training and analysis easy and inexpensive,

BE IT RESOLVED that:

1) NCSS provide pins recognizing continuity of membership in 5-year increments, and

2) NCSS explore a 50 percent reduction of dues on each 10th anniversary. Resolution was amended to strike #2, and then was passed.

Resolution 02-A7: Ensuring the Effectiveness and Continued Relevance of Resolutions