LONG ISLAND BUSINESS TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION



"Excellence in Business Education"

Electronic Newsletter

Volume 9 Edition 2

OCTOBER 2024

 Newsletter by Rita Schmidt

(Connetquot HS -- Retired)

"Life is too short to spend it doing something you hate."

"Everyone wants to be successful but few people have the work ethic, discipline, and patience to see it through."

~T. D. Jakes

Sallykaye Kaufman

Co-President,

Recording Secretary

Roslyn High School

skaufman@roslynschools.org

President's Message

by Catherine Sturtz

As we head into October, it invites us into autumn. Mid-fall is more than an excuse to break out our cardigans and pumpkin spice; it is a golden opportunity for business teachers to market their departments and create themed class activities. Let our organization help you get inspired by discovering various resources and networking opportunities. 

On October 20-21 in Suffern, NY; Long Island BTA along with BTA NYS will be holding a joint conference in order to enhance teaching skills, connect with fellow professionals, and stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving business education landscape. We hope that you will be able to join us in order to educate and lead the future of business education. Here you will have the opportunity to take part in interactive sessions, enjoy engaging speakers, and collect up-to-date information.

Judge Judith Billings said “Children are the priority. Change is the reality. Collaboration is the strategy.” We have the power as individuals and more as a group to bring energy and enthusiasm for learning to our students.  We look forward to collaborating and meaningful conversations with our members and supporters at this gathering. 

BTANYS/LIBTA CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 20 - 21, 2024

CROWNE PLAZA, SUFFERN, NY

INNOVATE, EDUCATE, LEAD --

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP FORM

PERSONAL EMAIL SURVEY

We would like to include your personal email with our files.  Many districts block our newsletter email, and we would like to make certain that our newsletter is received by you and not blocked by your school district.  Rest assured, we will NEVER publish your personal email. 

PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT.

Thank you, LIBTA Exec. Board

LIBTA 2024-25 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Co-President(s): Sally Kaufman (also Secretary) and

Catherine Sturtz (also Contest Plaques)

Vice President/Contest Co-Chair: Ben Tieniber

Past President/Contest Committee: Stacy Cabrera

Contest Co-Chair: Alison Matthews

Contest Luncheon: Trish Morgigno

Treasurer: Dina Bostrom

Membership: Toula Foufas

Conference Co-Chair(s): Trish Morgigno and Carolyn Milano

Webmaster: Michele Leonardo

Public Relations: Ann Marie Constantinou

Newsletter/Corresponding Secretary: Rita Schmidt

Scholarship Chair: Carol Bertolotti

Scholarships: Gina Farrell

Nassau Reps/CTLE Certificates: Kristin Flood

Suffolk Reps: Christine LoFrese

Retiree Advisory: John Sexton, Debbie Stein,

Mary Pat Grafstein, & Ana Tuzzolino

ALL MEMBER SCHOOLS: If you have any internal competitions, please let us know of these dates. Email us at longislandbusiness1@gmail.com

The Blue Ribbon Commission recommended the Financial Literacy requirement for graduation, and we have yet to learn whether or not it will be adopted. Please use the link above to give your thoughts to the Commission’s recommendations. We have until October 9, 2024.

The Financial Literacy opinion survey: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/891411911/welcome

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE



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• October 20-21, 2024 - BTANYS/LIBTA Joint Conference in Suffern, NY
• March 11, 2025 - LIBTA Spring Conference
• March 31, 2025 - Scholarship Application Deadline
• March 31, 2025 - Teacher of the Year Nominations Deadline
• April 2, 2025 - LIBTA Contest
• May 20, 2025 -- Awards Luncheon

Important Dates/Conflicts: (2025)

• IB Business exams April 30th and May 2nd 
• DECA State - March 5-7
• DECA National - April 26-30 
• Virtual Enterprise - Jan 8-9 Trade Show (LIU), April 7-8 Youth Summit, May 22nd HIA Trade Show
• FBLA State - April 9 - 11

CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Nassau BOCES Education Partner Awards Program

Hundreds unite to salute Nassau BOCES' Education Partners

JOVIA Credit Union gives $500 teacher grants to members for classroom expenses - if you have an account there, you should apply. You have to write a short “grant proposal.”

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KNOW MORE ABOUT US

It is imperative that Long Island Business Teachers continue to unite to strengthen Business Education, not only on a local level but on the New York State level as well. We would encourage you and your entire department to join LIBTA. Your support is paramount to the continued success of our organization. Our goal is to build a stronger voice for the business educators on Long Island and to increase the membership in both Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Please visit our website at www.longislandbta.org for membership and conference information. Email us longislandbusiness1@gmail.com your thoughts and suggestions.  

WHY JOIN US?



·       Professional Development Workshop

·       Professional Support and Networking

·       State Conferences and Workshops

·       Scholarship and Award Opportunities

·       Student Competitions

·       Contacts with Publishing, Business and Industry Professionals

·       Updates from NY State Education Department

·       Opportunities for Professional Peer Interactions

GET MORE INVOLVED!!

LIBTA Is An Approved Sponsor of 

CTLE Hours

Earn up to 20 CTLE credits yearly as an

Exec. Board Member

·       If you would like to join the Exec. Board, please email or Catherine OR Sallykaye at 



longislandbusiness1@gmail.com

·       Earn up to 2-4 CTLE credits by attending ANY one of our open Executive Board meetings.

ANY LIBTA MEMBER IS WELCOME!!

Please notify us in advance of your interest in attending  at our email address.

The professional certification requirements state that New York State teachers must earn 100 hours of professional development. Our organization has heard its members' concerns about obtaining these hours.  The Long Island Business Teachers Association is proud to announce that we have been approved by The New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a certified provider of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education as of July 28, 2017. As a result your Long Island Business Teachers Membership will include opportunities to attend NYSED approved staff development hours where we will implement training to increase teacher knowledge. 

Board Meeting Minutes available upon email request to:

skaufman@roslynschools.org 

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