Dear Colleagues,

The excitement of the OMEA Convention is approaching with great concerts and clinics ahead.  Additionally, opportunities to visit with colleagues will abound.  As you make plans for convention be prepared to be inspired by friends and music alike.

Beta members look forward to seeing you at the 2012 OMEA Convention and invite you to attend the following Phi Beta Mu meetings.

Thursday Evening, Jan. 18 10:00 pm–11:00 pm

MEMBERSHIP MEETING

DoubleTree Hotel, Gilcrease Room

Friday Morning, Jan. 19 11:00 am–11:50 am

BUSINESS MEETING

Tulsa Convention Center, Conference Room B

Saturday Morning, Jan. 20 7:00 am-8:00 am

BREAKFAST

DoubleTree Hotel, 2nd Floor Ballroom

There are many exceptional accomplishments within the membership of our fraternity.  We will recognize those members at the breakfast.  Please make your reservations to attend with Gayla Heinrich.

Thank you for your support of Phi Beta Mu.  Thank you to Gayla Heinrich, Toye Harris, Randy Hurst and Carol Rosso along with our mentorship liaison Alane King for their leadership service.   Also, thank you to our mentors who are helping new teachers across the state.  You are providing an immeasurable service to young educators, students and the profession.

It is time to prepare for the upcoming Beta Chapter elections.  As we get ready to elect a new president I wanted to share that I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to serve within PBM and count it a privilege to be amongst you who represent the very finest professionals in the world.  As a fraternity we have reinvested in the mentorship program, developed the chapter website and contributed to the International PBM Commission project to name a few. All of these accomplishments impact the success of our mission and ultimately the success of learning for students.

Thank you and see you soon in Tulsa!

Joel Illgen