'Tis the Season

            As the calendar progresses from November to December, our thoughts turn to those closest to us since this is the time of the year for celebrating the importance of friends and family.

            Coincidentally, another very personal opportunity occurs at this time of the year - the chance to register at the lowest possible rate for the event that brings us close to all of our friends and colleagues in career and technical education (CTE) - the 76^th Annual Conference of the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education (WACTE) in Appleton, Wisconsin on April 19-20, 2012!

            This year's conference - "The Spirit of '76: Exploring New Horizons" - has an unprecedented agenda that includes multiple breakout sessions in each of the following areas: (1) Career Pathways and CTE Partnerships; (2) Legislative, Political & Economic Issues Affecting CTE; (3) Best Practices in CTE Instruction; (4) Issues in CTE Administration and Information Technology; and (5) Health, Wellness & Life Transitions for the CTE Professional.  Clearly, there is something for everyone at our 2012 Conference.

            That's why you shouldn't wait - REGISTER TODAY!  You can lock in the lowest possible registration rate RIGHT NOW by going www.wacteonline.org and forwarding a registration form and registration fee to us this month.  Remember, if you use snail mail, our new office address is 2307 Parmenter Street, Middleton, WI 53562.

Best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season!  See you in Appleton in April!

John Frank

WACTE President