NSSLHA Meeting Minutes
March 4 & 5, 2014
1. Sign in and Membership dues
a. If you did not get a pin toward the beginning of the semester, please see a board
member after the meeting.
2. Apparel for Sale!
a. No new t-shirt designs are being sold this semester; however, if you would like a “Watch
your LanguagE” t-shirt, we still have extras available for purchase
b. Polos (in two colors): $20 each
c. Zip Up Sweatshirts: $30 each
d. Lanyards: $5
e. Totes: $10
f. Please pick up an order form near the NSSLHA bulletin board. Orders are due next
week—someone will be available during our usual meeting times (March 11 & 12). Also,
place your order in the NSSLHA dropbox.
3. MSHA
a. March 27-29, 2014 in Kalamazoo
b. A great way to network, gain personal development, and meet other SLP/AuD students!
c. If you would like to attend:
i. Become a MSHA member. $30 by mail or online @
http://www.michiganspeechhearing.org/
ii. Register for MSHA Conference as a student. $20 by mail or online.
iii. Since students gain admission to the conference for such a low price, you must
volunteer for a slot of time. Fill out a volunteer application along with
registering for the conference.
d. If you would like to attend as part of our NSSLHA group, either in need of lodging,
carpooling, etc, please sign up. The sign up sheet is posted on the NSSLHA bulletin board
for those interested. Please let us know by Friday, March 14.
4. Speaker: Dr. Gordon Krainen
a. Monday, March 10 @ 4PM (Location TBA)
b. Dr. Krainen will be presenting on the University of Michigan Aphasia Program and the
MSHA conference coming up in March. Also, possible volunteer opportunities will be
discussed.
5. Job Opportunity
a. An undergraduate part-time rehabilitation aide is wanted at Ann Arbor Rehabilitation
Center. Please see the attached flyer for contact information
6. Scholarship Opportunity
a. Cumberland Scholarship Opportunities is offering two scholarships for those interested
in working with the bilingual population, as well as those interested in working with
special needs. Please see the attached flyer for more information
b. Website: www.cumberlandtherapy.com/scholarships
7. Restaurant Fundraiser: TBA (potentially the 3rd week of March)
8. Please start thinking about if you would like to run for a board position next year! Elections will
be coming up in the next month.
9. Thank you everyone who volunteered their time to work at the bake sale and/or donated a
baked good. Also, thanks to those who purchased the delicious baked goods!
10. Important Dates to Note:
a. Bake Sale: Tuesday, March 4
b. Meetings: Tuesday & Wednesday, March 4 & 5
c. Speaker: Monday, March 10 @ 4PM
d. Apparel Orders: due March 11 & 12
e. No meetings on the third week of March
f. Restaurant Fundraiser during the third week of March
g. Next Meetings: March 25 & 26
h. MSHA: March 27-29