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The Crib Sheet

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Carrollton Early Childhood PTA

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Volume 25, Issue 9 ~ May 2004

Join us May 14, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for our general meeting.
We meet at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 1901 Peters Colony in Carrollton.
For nursery reservations call Cathy Dreyer at (972) 394-6766

## From the President . . .

Shannon Croft (214)731-9274
May is here and that means my term as president is coming to an end. Thank you for letting me be your president for the last two years. It has been an honor and a life changing experience. I learned many lessons along the way. If I had to do the presidency over I would do some things differently.
* I would be more willing to ask for help and not be afraid to use the Council PTA resources.
* I would spend less time trying to win awards and more time on friends.
* I would understand that everyone has a personal life and PTA is not their #1 priority.
* I would keep lines of communication open and try to minimize misunderstandings.
* I would not worry so much about if everyone else was having fun and have a little fun myself.
I want to sincerely thank my board for all their hard work. We were a great team! Congratulations to incoming president Cathy Dreyer and to her new board. The CECPTA is always changing and improving. Each new member brings new ideas. I hope everyone will attend our end of year brunch on May 14th. It's a great time to make summer plans and snack on tasty treats!

## First Vice President

Alicia Welch (972) 939-6503
Our last Board Meeting of the year will be the Old/New Board Dinner on Monday, May 10th at 7:00 p.m. at Spring Creek Barbeque on Round Grove Road in Lewisville. Dutch Treat.
*All 2003-2004, and incoming 2004-2005 Board Members and Special Interest Group Leaders are invited to attend.*
You should have received an invitation in the mail. Please RSVP to Alicia Welch by May 5th either by e-mail (aliciawelch@yahoo.com) or phone (972-939-6503). We will have a gift exchange, so bring a $5-$10 wrapped gift if you want to particpate. Also, 2003-2004 Board Members, bring your binders to pass on to your
successor, if you haven't already! See you then!

## Adult Program

Our May meeting will include officer installation and a brunch which shortens the time available for a program so we normally do not have a speaker. I would like your help creating a program which we can all benefit from.
Each of us has fun activities and outings we enjoy with our children. The May program will be an opportunity to share those ideas with each other. Please help me by sending your ideas to Karen Christiansen xiansen@earthlink.net . I will compile them into a handout which will be distributed at the May meeting. I know that there are several books and speakers about this topic but I would like this program to be our ideas.
Topics which will be included are parks, pools, museums, outdoor outings, indoor outings, day trips, etc. Please send me your ideas xiansen@earthlink.net , include the name of the place and a short sentence description. Thank you!
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