Service Opportunities/Job Descriptions

Each year many members, especially new members, are uncertain regarding how they may contribute to CCHSA. They are unsure of what each existing job entails and they may not have been given a vision to create a job of their own. Following are descriptions of past and present CCHSA service opportunities. All members MUST contribute a service to maintain their membership. Lack of this service constitutes removal from CCHSA membership. Members are invited to propose to the Board of Directors any new area of service that they would be willing to coordinate. God gives us each different abilities and CCHSA encourages opportunities for the sharing of those gifts rather than expecting members to conform to preexisting opportunities. Activities/opportunities exist only as long as CCHSA has members willing to implement them. Therefore, these opportunities are subject to change.


AGRIBUSINESS COUNCIL COMMITTEE CONTACT - An individual who attends the agribusiness council meetings to keep Cabarrus Home schoolers informed of opportunities to participate in the agribusiness field.

APPLICATION PROCESSOR - This person would receive the applications throughout the year and send the appropriate information from the application to the various areas of service—database/directory person, newsletter editor, Outreach Director, etc.

ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASS COORDINATOR - The individual(s) designs and/or teaches each month's project, informs CCHSA members via the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group of what the project will be and its cost, purchases materials, and then teaches/oversees the class at a location she has previously arranged.

The ARTS EXPERIENCE-CABARRUS COUNTY CONTACT - The person informs the CCHSHA group via e-mail and newsletter of Arts Experience activities/events.

ATHLETICS DIVISION
COACHES for the following sports:
Football; Basketball-boys, girls, JV, High School; Baseball-JV and High School; Soccer; Girl's Volleyball; Golf; Cross Country Track; Softball-girls, middle and High School and CHEERLEADER COACH

BOOK IT COORDINATOR - By June, this Coordinator estimates how many families will participate. She contacts BOOK IT and they send her coupons. She places announcements concerning the BOOK IT program in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group. She also contacts participating families and arranges to distribute the coupons to them at the beginning of the school year. Book It reading program is an opportunity for K-6 students to earn free pizzas by completing a teacher-assigned reading list.

BOWLING CONTACT - Bowling is held monthly and this person is responsible for contacting Foxfire Lanes in Kannapolis for yearly scheduling. This person puts an announcement into the CCHSA Newsletter at the beginning of the year to estimate participation. She also puts monthly reminders into the Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

BMX BIKE RACING CONTACT - Informs group of BMX activities and place announcements in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

BOXTOP FOR EDUCATION CONTACT - Collects box tops for education and submits them twice a year to raise funds for the CCHSA.

CABARRUS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL CONTACT - This person keeps the group informed of opportunities for students to participate in Arts Council activities and place announcements in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

CALENDAR MODERATOR - This person loads the calendar on the CCHSA e-group list and maintains the reminders for the calendar.

CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY CONTACT - This person contacts the Charlotte Symphony to publicize programs, finds out about discounts that are available for programs that are provided and place announcements in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

CHARLOTTE YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONTACT - This person contacts the Charlotte Youth Orchestra to publicize programs, finds out about discounts that are available for programs that are provided and place announcements in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

CHESS CLUB COORDINATOR - This Coordinator schedules equipment, days, times, and locations for the club to meet. She is responsible for arranging for refreshments through parental participation and placing announcements concerning the Chess Club into the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

CHESS CLUB COORDINATOR ASSISTANT - Assists the Chess Club Coordinator as needed.

CHILDREN'S THEATER CONTACT - This person contacts the Children's Theater to publicize programs through the CCHSA group's newsletter and e-mail.

CHIVALRY CLASS - Jefferson Pike, a professional jouster and local home schooling father, speaks to students about various aspects of knighthood such as chivalry, jousting, and the making of a knight.  Although all students (And parents!) are invited to both sessions, the earlier session will be geared towards younger children (12 and under) while the second session will be geared for ages 13 and above.  Jefferson will be in full armor, and younger children are welcome to wear their knightly garb as well!

DIRECTORY COORDINATOR - This person oversees the changes needed on directory and maintains the directory database.

DIRECTORY ADVISOR - This person helps or assists the directory coordinator. This person needs to have an extensive knowledge of database programs.

DISCOVERY PLACE CONTACT - This person will be in contact with the Discovery Place and help coordinate classes for the homeschool group. This person is responsible for placing announcements concerning the Discovery Place Classes into the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

DRAMA CLASS TEACHER - This person encourages and teach drama skills. This person is responsible for placing announcements concerning the Drama Classes into the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group. She/he will coordinate location of classes and supervisor all related activities.

FAIR TICKET COORDINATOR - This person is responsible for informing the group of the county fair dates, coordinates purchase of tickets at a discount rate and arranges for distribution of the tickets.

FIELD TRIP COORDINATOR - Responsible for contacting members who have signed up to plan field trips as their contribution to CCHSA and organize these trips into a yearly schedule. The Coordinator does not need to attend each field trip or be directly involved in its planning. She contacts the families who have committed to plan a trip to make sure all of the details are taken care of and makes sure appropriate announcements are placed into the CCHSA Newsletter and email group. Families organizing field trips should get the written details to this Coordinator by the 15th of each month in a fashion usable by the Newsletter Editor. It is not the responsibility of the Field Trip Coordinator to compose newsletter field trip announcements, only to review them. CCHSA should have 2 - 4 field trips available monthly.

FIELD TRIP COORDINATOR ASSISTANTAssists the Field Trip Coordinator as needed.

FORMS EDITOR - This person will update forms twice a year. This person should have knowledge of word processor program and Adobe Acrobat program.

4-H CONTACT - Maintains contact between 4-H and the CCHSA to publicize events that are open to public participation in the CCHSA newsletter and email group. Provides information regarding the homeschool 4-H groups to interested persons.

4-H / SOIL AND WATER CONTACT - Keeps CCHSA informed regarding 4-H Soil and Water contests/programs for the purpose of encouraging participation as interested.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES - The person(s) will teach any foreign language /sign language for the cost of materials only.

GAME NIGHT COORDINATOR and HELPERS - This coordinator would arrange meetings for fun nights of Games at various homes during the school year. This person would be responsible for placing announcements about Game Night in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

GAVEL CLUB SPONSOR - Coordinates and oversees the running of the Gavel Club in accordance with the guidelines of Toastmasters, International.

GAVEL CLUB SPONSOR ASSISTANT - Helps the coordinator with the running of the Gavel Club.

GRADUATION COMMITTEE COORDINATOR - Requires someone willing to lead the group of graduating seniors' parents in preparing for the CCHSA graduation ceremony. It is required that in order for a student to graduate with CCHSA, that student and parent(s) must participate with the Graduation Committee. Several meetings with parents and graduates are required to determine and implement the desires and wishes of graduates regarding their graduation. With the help of the graduates and their families, these desires are put into action. The Coordinator is responsible to see that these plans are carried out within CCHSA guidelines. The Coordinator then presides over the graduation ceremony and reception.

GRADUATION COORDINATOR ASSISTANT - This person assists the Graduation Coordinator.

GYM COORDINATOR - Responsible for organizing a P.E. program for CCHSA. This includes organizing a Gym Committee to assist with the program, obtaining a location and equipment, and organizing age-appropriate physical activities for children. The Coordinator schedules days, times, and class location for all activities related to this program. The Coordinator is also responsible for placing announcements concerning the gym program into the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group. At a minimum, if there is not enough participation to left an entire yearly gym program, this Coordinator should develop a field day for one day during the school year. This involves obtaining facilities, equipment, and awards while communicating with CCHSA members through the Newsletter, etc.

GYM GROUP LEADER - This person leads one of the PE groups. Meets with the coordinator and oversees the games and activities.

GYM CHECK-IN PERSON - This person takes roll.

GYM ON-CALL HELPER - This person is ready to fill in as a parent-helper during the PE classes if there is a shortage of parental help on any given day. This person is still expected to sign up for their required day of helping as stated in the participation policy.

GYMMASTICS CONTACT(S) - This person informs the CCHSA group of available gymnastics classes specifically for homeschoolers via the Newsletter and email group.

HANDBOOK LEADER AND COMMITTEE - This person and committee revises the handbook and distributes the handbook and maintains the handbook on the www.cchsa.com website.

HOME DEPOT and LOWE'S CONTACT - This person will call both Home Depot and Lowe's and obtain their schedule of Saturday Kids Activities. Then this person needs to submit the information to the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

HOPE CHEST COORDINATOR - The Hope Chest is a ministry of helps available to all CCHSA members. The Coordinator is the contact between those in need and the CCHSA membership. She usually works with individual families and all matters are handled as anonymously as desired. If any member has a need or knows of a member in need (with their permission), contact the Hope Chest Coordinator.

ICE SKATING COORDINATOR - Prior to the beginning of each school year, this person schedules monthly ice-skating with the Ice Chalet at Eastland Mall, for the entire year. Information is sent to CHEA (Charlotte Home Educator's Association) to be published in their quarterly issues. The same information is disseminated to the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group monthly. A beginning of the year party is usually scheduled for September and an end of the year party is usually scheduled in May. A committee may be formed to help bake cupcakes, etc., for these yearly parties. This coordinator has the liberty to handle events as preferred so long as CHEA and CCHSA are informed for their newsletters. This is CCHSA's commitment of service to remain a member in good standing with the CHEA organization.

ICE SKATING ASSISTANT COORDINATOR - Assists the coordinator as needed.

ICE SKATING COMMITTEE MEMBER - Helps the coordinator and the assistant coordinator as needed with the yearly parties.

INFO CHAIN COORDINATOR - The Info Chain Coordinator organizes and leads a chain of command using the names of volunteers provided to her by the Director of Communications. This chain includes captains, co-captains, and phone chain committee members. When an urgent message is in need of dissemination and cannot wait until the next Newsletter, the Info Chain Coordinator receives the information from either the Director of Communications or the CCHSA President. The Info Chain Coordinator forwards the information to the captains, who forward the information to the co-captains, who forward the information to other committee members. After the information has gone full circle, the captains notify the Info Chain Coordinator that the information has successfully been conveyed. As the Internet is often used to complete this circle of information, at home Internet access is a requirement for this position.

INFO CHAIN CAPTAIN - This person receives a communication from the Info Chain Coordinator via telephone or e-mail notifying her of an urgent message. The Info Chain Coordinator identifies the level of urgency and if the message to be forwarded must be done immediately or if it may wait a few days but not until the next Newsletter. The Info Chain Captain phones her co-captains and passes on the information. She awaits a reply from the co-captains that the information has been disseminated to everyone in their group. The Info Chain Captain then contacts the Info Chain Coordinator to inform her that the information has gone out. At home Internet access is required.

INFO CHAIN CO-CAPTAIN - Receives a phone call from the Info Chain Captain and disseminates information to Info Chain Committee Members underneath her area via either telephone or e-mail. She contacts the Info Chain Captain to notify her when all of her members have been contacted. At home Internet access is required.

INFO CHAIN COMMITTEE MEMBER - Receives a phone call from Info Chain Co-Captain to disseminate information. Does so and contacts the Info Chain Co-Captain to inform that the assignment is completed. At home Internet access is required.

INTERNATIONAL DAY CONTACT - Locate a church or other facility in which to hold the International Fair. They should have tables and a microphone for our use and place monthly announcements into the CCHSA Newsletter and the CCHSA e-group several months before event to gather participants. Let people know they can do whatever they want to display their country, including snacks and a presentation such as public speaking, music, dancing, etc.

JOB FAIR COMMITTEE - Locate a church or other facility in which to hold the Job Fair. Place monthly announcements into the CCHSA Newsletter and the CCHSA e-group several months before event to gather parents/participants that can answer questions about their profession.

KID'S VOTE COMMITTEE - This committee organizes the Kid's Vote along with the local election board to encourage children to get involved in the voting process. This committee is responsible to submit information for the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

LIBRARY APPRECIATION COORDINATOR and COMMITTEE - This committee shows appreciation to the personnel of our local libraries in Concord, Harrisburg and Kannapolis with notes of appreciation, artwork, cookies, etc. at least one week during the school year.

LITERATURE CLUBS - This leader organizes and leads literature clubs for the benefit of our homeschoolers.

MEDIA CONTACT PERSON - This person is in contact with various media personnel to advance the name and reputation of homeschoolers. All submissions must be processed through this person, who will then submit it to the proper media contact.

MENTORING COORDINATOR - The Mentoring Coordinator receives a list of members desiring to be mentors. This person should be a seasoned home schooler with several years of experience who is willing to field questions and coordinate contact between mentors and mentorees. At the end of each month, the Mentoring Coordinator is responsible for calling each mentor. They will find out the number of contacts made and any feedback that can be used to improve the Mentoring Program. A list of coordinated contacts is to be kept on file to share with the Adult Fellowship Director.

MENTOR - The mentoring program is designed to pair up seasoned home schoolers with new home schoolers. The purpose of the mentor is to offer support, advice, encouragement, and connection through fellowship. The mentor will also be asked to give regular accounts to the Mentoring Coordinator about the different contacts made with the mentorees.

MERCY MEALS MINISTRY - This committee will make meals for members' families who have had a new baby, major illness, or death in their immediate family.

MOM'S NIGHT OUT COORDINATOR - Organizes monthly fellowships, usually held during the evenings, in the homes of different members. These meetings are intended for encouragement, teaching, support, and to allow opportunities for knitting together the hearts of home school mothers.

The hostess may choose the theme of her choice; whether a craft, games, teaching, study, etc. Refreshments are usually a part of these evenings through the traditional covered dish, attendees contributing finger foods, or through food provided by the hostess.

The Coordinator may request hostess volunteers through the CCHSA Newsletter or she may approach someone personally whom God has put on her heart. Before each meeting, the Coordinator arrives early to assist the hostess. During the meeting, the Coordinator shares an encouraging devotional. Afterwards, the Coordinator assists the hostess with getting things back in order.

MNO may become Mom and Dad's Night Out if a hostess would like to open her home to fathers, also. This usually happens about three times each year and can be a big encouragement to fathers.

April has traditionally been the month when MNO becomes Used Curriculum Night. The timing of this event is due to the State Home School Conference and Book Fair that takes place in May of each year. In this case, a roomy location is secured for swapping and selling of no longer needed home school curriculum. An opportunity is given for several prearranged mothers to share with the group regarding curriculums they found exceptional and those that were not. Afterwards, there is a time of buying, selling, bartering, and refreshments. Those attending are usually requested to provide a finger food.

MOM'S NIGHT OUT COORDINATOR ASSISTANT - Assist the MNO Coordinator as needed including leading the devotional for meetings the Coordinator is unable to attend.

MOM'S NIGHT OUT HOSTESS - Person responsible for the particular month's meeting and location.

MOMTIME -Momtime is a time of food, fellowship, encouragement for homeschooling moms! Moms are very busy with laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, children's activities, church, and teaching! Get together with us for 2 hours once a month to "de-stress". Meet other moms just like you! Enjoy lunch together and be a part of good conversations! Momtime was started 12 years ago by Lisa Whelchel. There is a website with more information www.lisawhelchel.com.

NAME TAG MAKER AND DISTRIBUTOR - This person makes and distributes names needed after the one-day sign up has occurred. The equipment is provided by the CCHSA.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR - This task is vital to the heart of CCHSA. Therefore, someone with a well-developed sense of responsibility must do this job.

Members of CCHSA transmit information to the Newsletter Editor by the 20th of each month to be included in the Newsletter, which arrives around the 3rd of the following month. The Editor must have the following:

1. A computer and access to the Internet. Also, in order to get CCHSA information onto our e-group, the Editor must have a program that will allow information to be written in html.

2. An eye for getting a point across using as few words as possible.

3. The ability to cut and paste articles so that they "fit".

4. The ability to get along with others and to have a slight amount of flexibility regarding deadlines.

5. The time to give complete attention to this task.

6. A plan of how and when to get the newsletter disseminated.


NC BALLET CONTACT - This person contacts NC Ballet and finds out about programs and discounts are available to our homeschool group. This person is responsible to place announcements in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

NURSING HOME COORDINATOR(S) - A Coordinator works with the Activities Director of local nursing homes to organize days, times, and programs. There are restrictions that apply to certain residents that the Coordinator will need to be aware of.

This has been a monthly program in the past; however, the Coordinator has the freedom to implement new ideas and scheduling. The Coordinator is responsible for placing announcements concerning the program in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

NURSING HOME COORDINATOR ASSISTANTS - This person should assist the Nursing Home Coordinator as needed including taking charge of and organizing meetings when the Coordinator is unable to do so.

NURSING HOME COMMITTEE - Participates with their children regularly at the particular nursing home chosen to serve at. Assists residents with crafts, games, etc. preplanned by the Nursing Home Coordinator.

ONE DAY SIGN UP COMMITTEE - Helps the CCHSA Board run Sign Up day by inputting data, providing refreshments to the board members and making the nametags. They also help with clean up after the event.

OPERA CAROLINA CONTACT - This person contacts Opera Carolina and finds out about the programs and discounts are available to our homeschool group. This person would be responsible to place announcements in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD COORDINATOR - This person coordinates taking a group to work at Operation Christmas Child.

PARK DAY COORDINATOR - The person arranges a park day at a local park and informs the CCHSA group via the newsletter and e-group.

PROM COMMITTEE - This committee makes all arrangements for the yearly CCHSA Prom. This committee also places appropriate announcements in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group. This committee is under the direction of the Teen Group Coordinator.

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER CONTACT - The prospective member contact should have three years of home schooling experience because of the need to provide information and encouragement to the prospect, which comes from personal experience and participation in home schooling activities. Because all home school supports groups function differently, it is strongly suggested that the Prospective Member Contact have one year experience as a CCHSA member. At-home internet access is a must.

Questions posed by the prospects range from general information about the CCHSA and its activities to how to become a CCHSA member. Other questions may include, "How do I sign-up to become a home school? Where do I buy curriculum?" and "Where do I take my child for home school?"

Prospective member contacts should be familiar with many different areas within the CCHSA support group as well as the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Education, the CHEA, NCHE and the HSLDA. It is important that the contact read the CCHSA handbook thoroughly.

The average contact with the prospective member takes about five to fifteen minutes. The contact must be willing to be interrupted and be flexible with her days. She also needs to be willing to share from her own home schooling experiences.

The main goal of the Prospective Member Contact is to encourage and inform but not to "sell" home schooling to others. It is to give good information about home schooling so each family can make informed choices on this very important decision.

RICH BENEFACTOR - This person would finance every activity and equipment need that this very deserving group has. You will be richly blessed for your contribution to these wonderful children who are becoming this nation's leaders of tomorrow.

SCIENCE FAIR COORDINATOR - The Science Fair Coordinator heads up the Science Fair Committee by making sure that all necessary tasks are carried out. There are many details which need to be addressed to complete the science fair such as the media, scrap book, refreshments, awards, obtaining judges, fundraising, obtaining locations for classes, the science fair itself, and more. It is important that the Science Fair Coordinator participate as a member on the Science Fair Committee at least one year prior to assuming this responsibility.

CCHSA offers information in "How to Participate in a Science Fair." This person will communicate with the group via the newsletter and the e-group.

CCHSA participates with the science fair community up to the national level. As a result, the Science Fair Coordinator must possess skills in communication both written and verbal, as well as skills in diplomacy. She must be detail oriented. This is a committee that meets regularly throughout the school year until completion of the science fair.

SCIENCE FAIR COORDINATOR ASSISTANT - Assists the Science Fair Coordinator as needed.

SCIENCE FAIR COMMITTEE MEMBER - There are many jobs within the Science Fair Committee. Areas of service are broken down and these committee members work closely together to pull off the entire project. If you want to be a part of a group that is fun and active, this is the group for you. It is not necessary to be "scientific" to participate with this committee.

SCRAPBOOK PERSON - This person maintains the CCHSA Scrapbook that is to be updated at the end of each school year. CCHSA members supply items for the scrapbook, which will be solicited via the newsletter and the e-group.

SKATE DAY CONTACT - This person contacts Frye's Skating Rink during the summer months and plans the schedule for the entire year. Skate days take place once monthly on the selected day from 1-3 p.m. Exceptions to this may be holidays. An alternative day would be scheduled for a holiday conflict. This person should keep CCHSA members up-to-date via the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

SPELLING BEE COORDINATOR - This person organizes the local spelling bee and makes contacts for the state and national spelling bee. This person is responsible for placing announcements concerning the program in the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

SPIRIT SQUARE CONTACT - This person keeps the CCHSA group informed of the activities offered through Spirit Square via the newsletter and e-group.

SWIM DAY CONTACT - Swimming is held at the YMCAs in Kannapolis and Concord. This person is responsible for contacting the YMCAs and scheduling the yearly times, working around holidays. The YMCA staff collects swim fees and it is not required that the Contact person attend. She is responsible for placing monthly announcements into the CCHSA Newsletter and by the CCHSA e-group.

TEEN GROUP COORDINATOR - Responsible for scheduling activities involving CCHSA teens. This includes planning and conducting a minimum of two meetings monthly. One of those meetings should be ministry oriented and the other fellowship oriented. She will also have regular contact with the Board Member over Student Social Activities and will place announcements concerning teen activities into the CCHSA Newsletter and CCHSA e-group.

TEEN GROUP COORDINATOR ASSISTANT - This person assists the Teen Group Coordinator as needed as well as coordinating the "ministry" portion of the Teen Group.

TEEN GROUP COLLEGE LIAISON - This person is the contact between colleges and the CCHSA Teen Group. In particular, she keeps teens up-to-date regarding the Huskins Program and the Dual Enrollment Program. If possible, she could organize a "Teen Night" and invite local colleges to discuss what they are looking for in incoming freshmen. This duty falls under the administration of the Teen Group Coordinator.

TESTING COORDINATOR - Duties:

1. Become approved as a testing administrator, promising to administrate tests properly.

2. Locate a testing site and work with contact there to coordinate room set-up.

3. Choose a date and time for testing. Place an announcement with reply form for tests and pre-tests into the Newsletter. These forms, along with payments, will be mailed to the Director of Finance.

4. Obtain forms for tests and pre-tests from Director of Finance. Using this information, construct a plan to organize students by grades for testing, deciding if there is a need to order and purchase more tests in any category.

5. Order more tests as needed.

6. Take pre-test masters to printer to have copies made as needed.

7. Mail or hand deliver pre-tests as convenient for the Testing Coordinator.

8. Using the information provided by the Director of Educational Activities, contact proctor volunteers and assign them to classrooms making sure that no parent is testing their own child. The quantity of proctors needed varies yearly.

9. Prepare testing schedule for proctors.

10. On the first day of testing, conduct introductions and ensure classroom organization.

11. After testing is complete, check all tests to make sure each student completed name information section properly.

12. Complete forms required for scoring.

13. Package tests and mail for scoring.

14. Upon arrival of test results, tear perforated pages apart and collate for each student.

15. Mail test results to families.

TESTING COORDINATOR ASSISTANT - This person assists the Testing Coordinator as needed as well as becoming the Testing Coordinator in training if the need for a new Coordinator should arise.

TESTING PROCTOR - Administers the standardized tests to students other than their own children. Works with the Testing Coordinator. This job can take from 3 to 5 days depending upon the testing schedule.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE - The Welcoming Committee is comprised of experienced homeschoolers (3 yrs. +) who will be available to work with new members to help them become knowledgeable about homeschooling in general and the CCHSA group in particular.

These members will provide answers to questions, give encouragement, provide direction regarding curriculum information/options/selection, available group activities, etc. through an initial visit with the new member and then via phone calls, e-mails or more visits.

The committee member must be familiar with the workings of the CCHSA, the Handbook, the CCHSA website, the Board organization (who is responsible for what), the NCHE, the DNPE, the HSLDA, etc. (These websites are all links of the CCHSA website).

The committee member remembers what it is like to be new, to be lost and to not even know enough to ask the right question. She remembers that breaking into a new group can be hard and finding her place in that group can be a real challenge. She remembers those days when nothing went right, when she wanted to quit and when public school started looking like a viable option. The committee member will have a heart for those who want to succeed in home-educating their children and need support and encouragement to get a good start on that journey.

During the school year (especially at the beginning), there may be evenings scheduled for the new members to come to meet particular board members, welcoming committee members and other new members to help integrate them in to the group. You will be expected to attend these gatherings. You may be asked to help host or prepare refreshments for these meetings.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON - As the chairperson of this committee, your responsibilities are:
1.Contacting your committee members at the beginning of the school year to be sure they understand their jobs.
2. Giving them needed information to be able to contact you.
3. Checking in with your committee at least once during the school year (perhaps in January) to see how the job is going and at the end of the year to see how the job went overall, asking for improvements, suggestions, etc.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE EVENT PLANNERS/ASSISTANTS - If meetings are planned, you would need to arrange location and secure with deposit if necessary, delegate/secure refreshments and write a description of the event and place announcements into the CCHSA Newsletter and by the CCHSA e-group.

YAHOO GROUP HELPER - This person would be available to help any member sign into the CCHSA Yahoo Group and assist the moderator with adding members to the CCHSA Yahoo Group.

YEARBOOK COORDINATOR - The job of the adult Yearbook Coordinator is to work with the Student Yearbook Editor in organizing and supervising the yearbook staff. The advisors and staff are responsible for planning picture-day, scheduling picture times, collecting monies for yearbooks, lay-out of the entire yearbook (which is very time-consuming), soliciting advertisers, communicating with the yearbook publishers, and distributing printed yearbooks to CCHSA members who have purchased them.

YEARBOOK COORDINATOR ASSISTANT - The job of Yearbook Coordinator is one that takes a long time to learn. The Yearbook Coordinator Assistant helps wherever needed while training to become the Yearbook Coordinator.

YEARBOOK STAFF - Students and parents are invited to participate in the Yearbook Committee. High school students and in particular seniors will be given first priority.



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