It is time to
make your reservations for your Tri-M students to attend the 2012 KMEA In-service Workshop.
Tri-M activities at the 2012 KMEA In-service Workshop will take place on Friday, February 24, 2012.
There will be a change in venue for the Friday, February 24, Tri-M sessions. I am pleased to let you know we will be meeting in
the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview which will give us a bit more room. You will need to report any time between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m.
directly to the Drury Hotel lobby instead of checking in as you have in the past at the registration area in the connecting lobby
between the Hyatt and Century II. Our morning will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Drury in room 105 with a new feature called
"Tri-M's Got Talent" also known as The "M" Factor. Each chapter in attendance can showcase their best one minute of talent
in front of the other students and a panel of NAfME Collegiate judges. Please consider having a soloist or a group
(e.g., vocal, instrumental, dance, etc.,) perform for a 60 second entry. I would like to know the name of your entry
prior to February 24, so we can be organized. Our time for sharing talent will last until 9:30 a.m. The winner will
be the first to claim the traveling trophy and have bragging rights for an entire year!
I believe the most important session will be from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. when each chapter will provide a short presentation
about their successful activities within their schools and communities. This can be in the form of a skit or a shared
presentation. Many great ideas have surfaced from these sessions in the past. Our third session will feature Milton
Allen from Ohio State University. He will present "Hero Training: How To Harness Your Super Powers!" You won't
want to miss it! Lunch will be on your own with time allowed to visit the Exhibition Hall, performances, sessions,
or honor group rehearsals.
I know you are currently experiencing a busy time of the school year. For me it's where do I find the "extra" time
to prepare students for three different honor choirs??!! Taking time to attend the KMEA In-Service Workshop is
just the ticket to recharge you and help you plan for the remainder of your school year. I am looking forward
to seeing you and your students in February!
Be sure to complete the online Tri-M registration by Friday, February 17 for attendance to this
year's Tri-M sessions so name badges can be completed. See you in February!
