Dear INSPRA Colleagues:



In an effort to keep you informed of key INSPRA news and initiatives, I encourage you to please review the information below.

• Prior to leaving for holiday break, the INSPRA Board would greatly appreciate receiving your feedback regarding the organization’s use of social media. A brief online survey can be accessed by clicking on the link found in the email sent on December 21; the survey closes January 1. Your input is extremely valuable as we strive to tailor our communication efforts to meet your needs. 
• The INSPRA Annual Meeting was held on December 9, prior to an outstanding Tips and Tactics idea sharing session. Slides from the presentation can be found by clicking on this link. The downloadable document also includes highlights from meeting presenters Karen Geddeis, APR (APR Information) and Brett Clark (NSPRA News) and ways to receive regular updates from Mary Fergus (ISBE) and Julie Ewart (U.S. Department of Education).
• The Chicago 2012 NSPRA Annual Conference Committee is preparing to begin sub-committee work! If you are interested in joining the 2012 efforts, please contact President-Elect and 2012 Chairperson Carla Erdey at cerdey@d230.org.
• We are now looking for Communications Contest committee members. If you are interested in helping to craft our 2012 awards program, please contact me at bmcguiggan@orland135.org.
• Please save the date for the January, February, March and April Tips and Tactics sessions. The dates and topics can be found by clicking on the Programs link above.
• The 2012 Education Foundations Conference will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012. The brochure is available on the Foundations page (under Programs) and will also arrive to you in the next week. We hope you can join us for this year’s conference! 

On behalf of the entire INSPRA Board, I wish you all the love and laughter the holidays bring and a successful new year!



“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day.  Don't clean it up too quickly.” - Andy Rooney



In sincerest appreciation,

Bridget McGuiggan, APR


INSPRA President