January 2017
We are pleased to present the 2017 edition of the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) Bulletin / Newsletter. This edition details significant organizational shifts, award winners, and upcoming leadership opportunities.
Highlights from this year’s edition include:
- Organizational Changes: The IASC is moving to a five-district structure (Northwest, Central, Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest) to better serve the state. Additionally, the Iowa High School Athletic Association will become the official sponsor on July 1, 2017.
- State Project: The 2016-17 project, “The Native Fund,” aims to raise $40,000 for Iowa disaster relief and encourages citizens to take a volunteer pledge.
- Award Winners:
- Administrator of the Year: John Ronca, Ballard High School.
- HS Adviser of the Year: Charity Miller, Adel DeSoto Minburn.
- MS Adviser of the Year: Jennifer Turner, Bondurant-Farrar.
- Kelly Neiber Service Award: Le Mars High School.
- Upcoming Events:
- Spring Advisers Conference: April 3, 2017, in Clive, featuring speaker Laura Price.
- Iowa Leadership Training Camp (ILTC): Scheduled for June 12–15, 2017, at the University of Northern Iowa with the theme “Leadership Go”.
- New Adviser Workshop: A free session for advisers with 0–3 years of experience on August 8, 2017.
- Special Programs: The Honor Council Scrapbook program recognized 35 councils, with 13 earning “Meritorious Distinction” for their documentation of service.