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MARCH 2008
GLORY MARTIN, EDITOR
New England Poem
It's winter in New England
And the gentle breezes blow
Fifty miles an hour
At more than five below.
Oh, how I love New England
When the snow's up to your butt
You take a breath of winter
And your nose gets frozen shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful
So I guess I'll hang around,
I could never leave New England
'Cause I'm frozen to the ground.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR EXEC. BOARD
SPRING CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
CONFERENCE REGIS-
TRATION
BOARD MEETINGS 6
REGION I MINI WORK-
SHOP
VAEOP & NAEOP MEM-
BERSHIP FORMS
3
4
5
6
7
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Vermont Association of Educational Office Professionals
President’s President’s Message
Message
Cheri Cheri Shares…..
Shares…..
Happy March everyone! I am sitting at my kitchen table typing this greeting and the snow bank
outside my kitchen window is still 6 feet tall. However, by the time of the next newsletter, the
ice and snow will have disappeared and the lawn will need its first shearing. I love spring in Vermont
because it feels like rebirth to me every year. I actually look forward to mud season because
it reaffirms that the snow and ice shall pass and my daffodils are waiting to burst forth
from their wintry slumber.
I have to share a message that I spotted while driving through
Woodstock a couple of weeks ago. The sign was at an Agway
store and it read, “Swim against the tide…..only a dead fish goes
with the flow.” Wow…that hit me right between the eyes! I
interpret this catchy phrase to mean that we need to be willing
to stand up and embrace change; be willing to take a chance…
swim against the tide. If we don’t, we will float away and be
swallowed up by apathy and indifference. It is very easy to go
with the flow and stay in our comfort zones. We, in addition to
our students and their families, are in an ever-changing pattern
of new ideas and concepts. We have to be willing to swim
against the tide and stand up for what is right, not just what is popular. Networking with other
educational office professionals gives us that opportunity to find solutions and engage in productive
discussions.
As spring approaches, my excitement increases and this is especially true because the Board has
great plans for the 2008 VAEOP Spring Conference. The conference theme is “Talk the Talk ~
Improve your Communication Skills.” We will be at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
on Friday, April 18. We are fortunate to have two outstanding presenters. Dianne Gross
Percy is a performance development expert with the Technology Education Division and will be
presenting the morning session on Interpersonal Communication Skills. Jay Paterson is the Director
of the Technology Extension Division and brings his expertise to realizing business goals
through specific training programs and will be the afternoon presenter. Please check out the
registration and information inside. Please note that hotel reservations for Thursday evening, April
17, must be made by Tuesday, March 25. There will be a dinner on Thursday evening starting at
6:30 pm in G’s Restaurant at the Sheraton. Please let me know if you will be attending the dinner
so we can be sure that we can all sit together. Also, at 8:30 pm there will be an informal
get-together. Please check at the main desk of the hotel where additional information will be
available. This will be an opportunity to kick back and have some conversation in an informal
atmosphere. We are hoping for a great turnout for the conference so please spread the word.
Please contact me or any one of the Board members if you have questions.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN ECHO
President’s President’s Message Message Continued
Continued
Another professional development opportunity will take place on Thursday, March 27 at South Burlington High School. This
will be a mini-workshop entitled, “Let’s Pull Together!” and will take place from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Please plan on attending this
FREE workshop. These mini-workshops are being offered regionally and this one is being hosted by Region I. Region I Chairperson
Dianne Marcotte, Glory Martin, and Sally Bushey are planning this event and are looking forward to your attendance as am I.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Region II will be hosting one of these mini-workshops in May. Please watch for upcoming information about this wonderful opportunity.
Region II Chairperson Robin Hunt is working on the details.
Just as a reminder of the “Make a Difference” Award. I am still looking for outstanding VAEOP members who might be recognized
for his/her kindheartedness. This is an ongoing recognition process so please do not hesitate to contact me if you have someone
that you know has helped another who was in need without expecting anything in return.
Be sure and mark your calendar the VAEOP 2008 Annual Conference on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Green Mountain Union
High School in Chester, VT. The Host Committee is working diligently to bring us a wonderful and exciting conference. Stay
tuned for more details!
Please enjoy the longer days of sunlight and the promise of things to come. It has been a difficult winter with multiple ice, sleet,
and freezing rain thrown into the mix of weather. I hope you take advantage of VAEOP’s upcoming opportunities to increase your
professional development portfolio. As educational office professionals, we are huge contributors to the network that educates
students. I know sometimes that acknowledgement of the vital services that we perform can be overlooked but know that you are
appreciated by those of us that share this unique work relationship with you. You are a powerful influence on those around you
and as an educational office professional, each and every day, your dedication and enthusiasm are a shining example to those
around you.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Cheri Cheri Cheri Cheri Goldrick, Goldrick, Goldrick, Goldrick, President President President President
and Happy Easter, too!
EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE BOARD
BOARD BOARD
2007 2007 2007 ~ ~ 2009
2009
Cheri Goldrick President Lyndon State College 626-6497
Brenda Blodgett Vice-president River Valley Tech Center 885-8303
Glory Martin Secretary Vergennes Union High School 877-2858
Karen Aubrey Treasurer Caledonia North Supervisory Union 626-6100
Dianne Marcotte Region I Chair Vergennes Union High School 877-2938
Robin Hunt Region II Chair Caledonia Central Supervisory Union 684-3801
Cally Schober Region III Chair Fayston Elementary School 496-3636
Region IV Chair **VACANT**
Penny Randall Region V Chair Rivendell IS District 603-353-2170
Wendy Gilbert Past President Harwood Union High School 882-1101
Dianne Jaquith Advisor Barstow Memorial School 773-6926
Sally Bushey History Committee Co-chair Addison Northwest Supervisory Union 877-3332
Carol Lewis History Committee Co-chair Retired, University of Vermont 985-3718
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Getting Getting To To Know Know Your Your Executive Executive Executive Board Board
Board
Secretary Glory Martin:
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Each newsletter will highlight three different board members. Here is a little introductory information to let you know us better.
My name is Glory Martin. I am the Principals’ Secretary at Vergennes Union High
School. I have been at VUHS for 17 years. I started out as a receptionist and later
moved up to Principal’s Secretary. I live in Weybridge. I am a mother to a fabulous ten-
year old daughter named Anissa. My hobbies include bowling, reading, cross stitching,
and traveling. I have been a VAEOP member since 1995, where I got involved with my
first National Association Institute in Burlington, VT. I became part of the board in 2003
as Region I Chair. And I am currently on my second term as Secretary for the board. I
enjoy the opportunities to network with other members and attend workshops to help me grow in my job. I
have attended two NAEOP conferences (Boston and Dallas). I would encourage everyone to become a
VAEOP member and to at least make it to one NAEOP conference in their career time. It is VERY exciting
and worthwhile!
Treasurer Karen Aubrey:
My first experience working in a school system was in 1970 as the secretary to the Director of the
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health School of Practical Nursing. That was a little different
as the students were older than the K-12 students we are used to working with now. I continued
there for four years until the school closed. We moved to Vermont in May of 1979 and I started
working at Caledonia North Supervisory Union in July 1982 as secretary to the Superintendent
and Director of Special Education. I am currently in my twenty sixth year at CNSU. When our
bookkeeper retired, I became Fiscal Manager, processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable
and administering benefits. I am currently doing Human Resource benefits as well as Student Services. I live in
Sheffield and in June ’08 will have been married for 34 years. I have one daughter and two grandsons (12 and 10 years
old) who we have the privilege of seeing everyday. They have their own home on our property and Grandpa watches
over the boys. Needless to say the boys are at our house as much as they are their own. I have had a wonderful experience
working with a lot of wonderful people throughout my years in education. I feel very privileged to be a member
of the VAEOP Board and look forward to serving the members of such a wonderful organization. Every day is a
gift. Cherish it.
Region II Chair Robin Hunt:
I am Robin Hunt, your VAEOP Board II Chair for the second time around! I am the Human
Resource Specialist at Caledonia Central Supervisory Union in Danville as well as the
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. I truly enjoy the work I do for the Board
and would encourage members to become involved and perhaps try a position on the
Board. Planning for conferences, meeting with the board and being on a variety of committee’s
is so much fun, but more importantly something you can be proud of. Please feel
free to call me at any time if you’d like to chat!

MARCH 2008
The Vermont Association of Educational Office Professionals
**SPRING 2008 CONFERENCE**
Friday, April 18, 2008
Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center
870 Williston Road
Burlington, VT 05403
“Talk “Talk the Talk:
Improve Improve Your Your Communication Communication Skills” Skills”
Skills”
Optional Events for THURSDAY, April 17, 2008
6:30 p.m. Dinner at G’s Restaurant at the Sheraton (please RSVP on registration)
8:30 Informal networking session (please RSVP on registration)
FRIDAY, April 17, 2008
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 Welcome ~ Cheri Goldrick, VAEOP President
Networking icebreaker by job description
9:00 – Noon Interpersonal Communication Skills ~ Dianne Gross Percy
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Explore your individual strengths; create an environment that allows each person to do
their best work, and how communication impacts personal effectiveness.
Dianne Gross Percy is a performance development expert with the Technology Education Division. Dianne has been leading adult
seminars for more than 15 years. Recognized as an outstanding Vermont educator in 1992, Dianne’s areas of expertise include
organizational planning, systems thinking and communication skills. Her past experiences include work as a learning specialist,
assessment coordinator, mentor, grant writer, college recruiter and education and corporate trainer. Her deep understanding of the
learning process allows Dianne to help employees learn new information to modify behavior and develop skills. Dianne is a certified
trainer of Malcolm Baldrige Quality Concepts. She is certified as both a professional educator and as a public school administrator.
Her degrees include a B.S. (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Vermont and an a M.Ed. from UVM earned in 1985.
Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 3:30 Conflict Management & Problem Solving Skills ~ Jay Paterson
Examination of personal conflict resolution and the effect of how we deal with others
Jay Paterson is the Director of the Technology Extension Division. His expertise is supporting businesses in realizing business
goals through well-planned and implemented training programs. Following early work in politics, Jay has spent the past ten-plus
years working in Continuing Education in Universities and Corporate Training & Development. He started at Boston University, then
worked for the New Hampshire Community Technical College System and then for the Vermont State College System. Jay's office
is located at the Williston Campus. Jay Paterson has a B.A. from the University of Vermont and an M.S. in Adult Education and Human
Resources Development from the University of Southern Maine.
3:30 – 4:00 Closing/announcements

MARCH 2008
VAEOP Spring Conference
Friday, Friday, April April 18, 18, 2008 2008
2008
SHERATON HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
870 WILLISTON ROAD
BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05403
(Please follow signs for “Conference Center” around the back)
www.sheraton.com/burlington
“Talk the Talk: Improve Your Communication Skills”
REGISTRATION REGISTRATION FEE: FEE: $ $ 75/PP 75/PP ~ ~ INCLUDES INCLUDES BREAKFAST BREAKFAST AND AND LUNCH
LUNCH
SUBMIT REGISTRATION BY FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2008
(Please fill out one registration per registrant. Thank you)
**NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THIS DATE**
Name: _____________________________________________________
School District/Organization: _____________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________
Job Area (check one): □ Elementary/Middle Education (K-8) □ High School □ Tech Center/Higher Ed
□ State Department/Special Education □ Central Office/Supervisory Union Office
Other: _____________________________________________________
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The overnight hotel room rate is $ 105 PER ROOM, plus taxes. Call the Sheraton at (800) 325-3535 for reservations
for the evening of Thursday, April 17. You will need to mention “VAEOP” to receive the conference rate.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
There will be a group dinner on Thursday evening, 4/17, at 6:30 p.m. in G’s Restaurant at the Sheraton.
Will you be attending the dinner on Thursday evening? □ Yes □ No
There will be an informal networking session at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Will you be attending this networking session on Thursday evening? □ Yes □ No
PAYMENT INFORMATION
� Enclosed is a check payable to VAEOP for the $75 amount due above
� Enclosed is a purchase order #_____________ for the $75 amount due above. You will be billed for this amount
SEND this form with payment to:
CHERI GOLDRICK
88 PEAK RD
Wheelock, VT 05851
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT CHERI GOLDRICK @ (802) 626-6497 OR
CHERYL.GOLDRICK@LYNDONSTATE.EDU

MARCH 2008
2008 Scheduled Board meetings
Saturday, May 17, 2008 ~ 9:00 AM ~ Place: TBA * * This is a change **
August 14, 2008 (tentative) ~ Green Mountain Union High School, Chester, VT
**September meeting TBA**
BOARD VACANCY ~ REGION IV
The Executive Board is still in need of a Region IV Chairperson.
This area encompasses the mid- to southwestern corner of Vermont.
Please contact President Cheri Goldrick if you are interested
in serving or finding out more about this position. We welcome
your participation!!! This is a wonderful opportunity to
make new friends and contribute to professional development for
Region IV
Let’s Pull Together! Region I
Mini Workshop for Educational Office Professionals
Thursday, March 27, 2008
South Burlington High School
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Are you ready in the year for some inspiration and motivation to beat the winter blues? Here is the workshop for you!
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Come to the South Burlington High School for an hour of networking, communication, and free refreshments! Here are 3 reasons why this might
be perfect for you:
It only takes an hour;
It’s FREE;
You might meet someone new!
There will be an opportunity for brainstorming so bring your terrific ideas to share.
For more information, please contact:
ð Cheri Goldrick at Cheryl.Goldrick@LyndonState.edu (802) 626-6497 ð Dianne Marcotte at dmarcotte@anwsu.org (802) 877-2938
ð Glory Martin at gmartin@anwsu.org (802) 877-2938 ext 203 ð Sally Bushey at sbushey@anwsu.org (802) 877-3332
*This workshop is sponsored by the Vermont Association of Educational Office Professionals*
May: Region II ~ contact Robin Hunt, Cheri Goldrick or Karen Aubrey
Late September or early October: Region V ~ contact Penny Randall

MARCH 2008
VAEOP MEMBERSHIP FORM
Membership Year: October 1, 2007 – September 30, 2008
_____New Member ($20.00) _____Renewal ($20.00)
___ Elementary School ___ Secondary School ___High Education ___Administration/Business
___Special Services/Guidance ___Department of Ed. ___Vocational/Technical Education
___Other: ________________
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Home Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Work Location/School Name: _______________________________________________________________
Work Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________
E-Mail: ______________________________________________________ Work Phone: _______________
I prefer to receive mailings at: ___Home ___Work
Return this form with check payable to VAEOP to:
Brenda Blodgett
VAEOP Vice President
River Valley Technical Center
307 South St.
Springfield, VT 05156
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
New Renewal
P.O. Box 12619 • Wichita, KS 67277-2619 • 316/942-46822 • FAX 316/942-7100
Active Membership $45 Institutional Membership $80
Retired Membership $25 Corporate Membership $55
www.naeop.org
Associate Membership $45 Magazine Annual Subscription $25 Magazine Annual Subscription
(Retired) $10
Name: ________________________________Home Phone: _______________Office Phone:_______________
Address: ______________________________ City: _______________________State ______Zip: ______________
Fax: _______________E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________
Recruited by (Name): Cheri Goldrick, President, Vermont AEOP
Activity membership fees include a one-year subscription to the association magazine.
Check Enclosed VISA MasterCard
Card Number __________________________ Expiration __________________
Membership Application
Continuous Membership
(12 full months)
Dues are not deductible as a
charitable contribution for
income tax purposes.
Elementary
Middle School/ Jr. High
Secondary
High Education
State Department
Administration
Career & Technical Ed.
Retired
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VAEOP
Glory Martin, Secretary
964 Cave Road
Weybridge VT 05753
VAEOP COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
Dianne Marcotte, Region I Chair, with a furry
friend at The Addison County Humane Society.
The VAEOP Board participates in community
services projects at each board
meeting. Each region chair is asked to
choose a project to collect donations for.
January was for Region I. Chair Dianne
Marcotte chose The Addison County
Humane Society in Middlebury, VT.
As the only animal shelter in the county,
the Addison County Humane Society
works hard to meet the needs of a growing
and changing population. Since 1975
they have provided temporary shelter for
over 16,000 lost, abandoned, abused or
surrendered animals.
Donations collected included food, cleaning
supplies, pet toys and monetary donations.
WE’RE ON THE WEB!
WWW.VAEOP.ORG
Donated items by VAEOP Executive Board to The
Addison County Humane Society.