Committees

=Standing Committees 2009=

To organize and implement the annual KGTC convention. ||= Convention Chair (Ginger Lewman) ||= Treasurer ||= Treasurer, Peggy Thorpe, Charlie Mahoney, Region Reps, 2 members at large ||  To assist the organization in advocacy and professional development efforts. ||= Immediate Past President (Kay Gibson) ||= President-Elect ||= All Past Presidents ||
 * ~ Committee ||~ Chair(s)  ||~ Reports to:  ||~ Committee Members  ||
 * = ** Convention **
 * =  **Past Presidents**
 * =  **Communication**

Provide regular communication with the members and other stakeholders through the use of the Bugle, the ListServ, Gifted Education 2.0 and other appropriate channels  ||= Communications Coordinator (Cindy Sheets) ||=

President ||= Linda Collins, Kathy Jones, Kay Gibson, Public Relations Director, Members-at-Large ||
 * = **KGTC Policies**

To review and update essential policies regarding the governance and operations of KGTC ||= Judy Dreeszen ||= Board ||= Monica Pharr, Traci Romero, Chris Terrill, Bev Fink, Reva Friedman-Nimz, Cindy Sheets ||
 * = ** Parent Advisory

** To gather and share parent viewpoint, concerns and needs ||=

Vicki Sharp ||= President Elect ||= Melissae Stiles, a parent from each region plus one each from SMAG & BV-Page--chosen by region reps ||
 * = ** Legislative

** Keep abreast of current legislative issues at the state and national level that impact gifted learners ||=

Elaine Wellborn ||= Education Policies & Legislation Coordinator ||= Region Reps, 2 members at large including a parent || ||= Treasurer (Kathy Jones) ||= Officers ||= Kathy Jones, Vicki Sharp,Peggy Thorpe, Kathy Ray, Naita Moss ||
 * = ** Finance ** responsible for make recommendations regarding the financial needs and obligations of the organization inluding budget and investments
 * =  **Marketing**

to promote KGTC and it's mission  ||=

Public Relations Director ||= President Treasurer ||= Region Reps, Members at large ||
 * =  **21st Century Learning**

to facilitate statewide professional development opportunities that impact and expand the learning opportunities for gifted youth to include global/distance learning, project based learning, Route 21 skills and authentic learning experiences. ||= Professional Development Director (Kathy Ray) ||=

Officers ||= Judy Dreeszen, Judith Lacey, Ginger Lewman, Kay Gibson, Marjorie Landwehr-Brown and Members at Large ||
 * = ** Student Opportunities

** organize and facilitate learning opportunities for Kansas Students ||= Chris Terrill ||= Officers ||= Jenay Weekly, Elaine Wellborn, Vicki Sharp, Parent Member at Large || ** to provide research base, promote professional development in gifted education at the undergraduate and graduate level, and provide learning opportunities to both pre-service and practicing teachers ||= Higher Ed Bd Member (Reva Nimz) ||= Professional Development
 * = ** Higher Education

||= Kay Gibson, Connie Phelps, Linda Hyatt, Rep from Board of Regents || Provide guidance for the future direction of the organization  ||= Bev Fink ||= President ||= Marcia Law, Kay Gibson, Charlie Mahoney, Kathy Jones ||
 * =  **Strategic Planning**
 * = == **KGTC Advisory Council**  ==

Provide input from various stakeholders regarding gifted education and it's place in the Kansas educational system and how best to serve the needs of high ability students. ||= Marcia Law ||=

Board ||= KGTC Officers, KGTC Parent Rep, KASEA rep, KSDE Rep, KNEA Rep., KPTA, KASP, USA, Rep from KS Business & Industry Rep. from Past Presidents || To determine a slate of officers in election years. ||= President ||= Board ||= Region Reps and President ||
 * = **Nominating**