TJCL State Chair Blog tag:faculty.musowls.org,2007-07-19:/tjcl//84 2010-08-06T13:48:34Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 2010-2011 Membership Forms tag:faculty.musowls.org,2010:/tjcl//84.1519 2010-08-06T13:46:13Z 2010-08-06T13:48:34Z Posted here.We finished 2009-2010 with 52 chapters and 2299 members.... Sellers Posted here.

We finished 2009-2010 with 52 chapters and 2299 members.
]]> 2010 State Convention Evaluation Summary tag:faculty.musowls.org,2010:/tjcl//84.1451 2010-04-21T18:45:55Z 2010-04-21T19:24:55Z Sellers We knew on the front end that Gatlinburg would be a somewhat controversial choice for a convention location, and the evaluations certainly reflected this.  Some sponsors absolutely loved the proximity to hotels, restaurants, and attractions, but others objected to the travel distance, the expense, and the number of distractions for students.

Of course, every potential convention site is going to have its advantages and disadvantages, but all things considered, I think that Gatlinburg offers more pros than cons.  And let me add that, from an administrative / organizational perspective, having this event at a convention center is MUCH easier and better than having it on a high school or college campus.  No question about it.  (Even though the GCC did drop the ball on a couple of things.)

If you have any other concerns or suggestions, please feel free to send them in.  We'll discuss everything at our board meeting in September.


What should be the policy on Roman costume for Friday morning?

Strongly Encouraged     80%     Completely Optional     20%

Which would you prefer to have during the Friday morning assembly?

Keynote Address     56%     Roll Call     44%

Which would you prefer to have on Friday night?

Talent Show     75%     Dance     25%     (Because people hate to chaperone the dance, I assume?)

Should TJCL return to Gatlinburg again?

Yes     53%     No     29%     Mixed feelings     18 %

Overall, the convention was well-organized, and it was a good experience for teachers and students alike.

Yes     94%     No     0%     Mixed feelings     6%

]]> Final Convention Reminders and Announcements tag:faculty.musowls.org,2010:/tjcl//84.1407 2010-03-24T22:23:15Z 2010-03-24T22:30:36Z Posted here.... Sellers Posted here.
]]> 2010 TJCL State Convention Scholarship Recipients tag:faculty.musowls.org,2010:/tjcl//84.1370 2010-02-14T19:35:19Z 2010-02-14T19:37:52Z Scott Rife - Clarksville High SchoolChloe Lovelace - Hume-Fogg Academic High SchoolAnh Pham - Hume-Fogg Academic High SchoolBrittany Wheeler - Riverdale High SchoolCongratulations to these fine students!... Sellers
Scott Rife - Clarksville High School
Chloe Lovelace - Hume-Fogg Academic High School
Anh Pham - Hume-Fogg Academic High School
Brittany Wheeler - Riverdale High School

Congratulations to these fine students!
]]> Cancellation Announcement tag:faculty.musowls.org,2010:/tjcl//84.1341 2010-01-16T15:30:01Z 2010-01-16T15:32:19Z Sellers
We never received any applications for the positions of Torch Editor and Historian.  Therefore, these pre-convention submission contests are cancelled:

Chapter Photo
State Scrapbook
Torch

Please do not send in any contributions.  No sweepstakes points will be awarded in these areas.
]]> 2009-2010 Membership Numbers tag:faculty.musowls.org,2010:/tjcl//84.1331 2010-01-04T23:30:49Z 2010-01-04T23:36:29Z Click below for the list:2009-2010 TJCL Membership... Sellers
Click below for the list:

2009-2010 TJCL Membership

]]> Membership Survey Results tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1328 2009-12-22T18:09:36Z 2009-12-22T18:27:11Z Sellers
What is your opinion of the "Latin is Good" magnets that came with TJCL membership this year?

Out of 24 responses:

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A: Great idea!  They promote Latin and JCL, and my students liked receiving a tangible benefit of their membership in the organization. 

B: My students really don't need anything more than a membership card, and we'd like to see dues reduced back to $3.00 per student. 


Thanks to all of those who responded to the survey.
 
]]> Banner Contest - Revision of Information in Convention Packet tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1318 2009-12-03T21:50:12Z 2009-12-03T22:00:36Z Sellers
TJCL will go ahead and provide platforms and poles for chapters to use.

We will also put out the old banners at the beginning of the convention.  We didn't put these out last year because (1) we don't have one for every school, and (2) many of them are in very poor condition.  At any rate, you are free to leave this old banner on display, replace it with one of your own for the Graphic Arts competition, or have no banner at all.

The old banners are, for the most part, made out of felt, about 15" x 18" in size.  A wooden dowel slides inside a sleeve at the top, and then ribbon is tied around the dowel so that the banner can be hung on the pole.  Here are some photographs:

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]]> 2010 Mid-State Latin Convention tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1292 2009-11-14T00:45:23Z 2009-11-14T00:47:58Z Mid-State will be February 23, 2010.For more information, contact either Ms. Nancy Howell or Ms. Alice Sanford.... Sellers
Mid-State will be February 23, 2010.

For more information, contact either Ms. Nancy Howell or Ms. Alice Sanford.

]]> TJCL on Facebook tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1277 2009-11-08T20:26:59Z 2009-11-08T20:37:30Z TJCL now has an official page on Facebook (not to be confused with one of the unofficial TJCL "groups").Click on the image below and "become a fan" today!Tennessee Junior Classical League... Sellers

TJCL now has an official page on Facebook (not to be confused with one of the unofficial TJCL "groups").

Click on the image below and "become a fan" today!


Tennessee Junior Classical League

]]> Knoxville Latin Fair tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1232 2009-09-30T12:45:06Z 2009-09-30T12:45:29Z Sellers Mr. Sandy Hughes is announcing that the Knoxville Latin Fair will be Saturday, November 21, 2009.  This is primarily designed to be a regional event for Knoxville-area schools, but schools from outside of Knoxville are welcome to attend, too.

For more information, please contact Mr. Hughes at magisterlatine@gmail.com.
]]> 2010 TJCL State Convention tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1176 2009-08-30T18:48:24Z 2009-08-30T18:59:44Z Click here for some preliminary information.The 2010 Convention Packet will be posted in November.... Sellers
Click here for some preliminary information.

The 2010 Convention Packet will be posted in November.

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]]> TJCL Membership Packet (2009-2010) tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1120 2009-08-04T20:20:37Z 2009-08-07T01:24:28Z Click here to download the packet.  We've cut out some of the superfluous paperwork, so hopefully it's even more streamlined than it was last year.We will start accepting membership forms and dues on September 1.  The deadline is Friday, November 13.If... Sellers
Click here to download the packet.  We've cut out some of the superfluous paperwork, so hopefully it's even more streamlined than it was last year.

We will start accepting membership forms and dues on September 1.  The deadline is Friday, November 13.

If you would like a hard copy sent to you via US mail, please let Stephanie know.
 

]]> TJCL Photo Gallery tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1119 2009-07-28T20:36:21Z 2009-07-28T20:37:37Z The TJCL.org photo gallery has been updated with pictures from the 2009 TJCL State Convention.... Sellers
The TJCL.org photo gallery has been updated with pictures from the 2009 TJCL State Convention.]]> TJCL Website Wins National Recognition tag:faculty.musowls.org,2009:/tjcl//84.1118 2009-07-03T17:30:57Z 2009-07-03T17:34:30Z The TJCL.org website, designed and maintained by West High School student Zach Bielak, finished in 2nd place in the 2009 NJCL Website Contest.  Congratulations to Zach for all of his hard work!Click here for the complete contest results.... Sellers
The TJCL.org website, designed and maintained by West High School student Zach Bielak, finished in 2nd place in the 2009 NJCL Website Contest.  Congratulations to Zach for all of his hard work!

Click here for the complete contest results.
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