Hello Affiliate Partners,

My name is Daniel Embree and I will be your primary contact at the National Office moving forward. I am excited to work with you!

I remember the first time I came to the office at 557 Broadway a few years ago. I was a program coordinator for our Affiliate Partner in Massachusetts, and I was in New York for a Fall Training. That was the first time I met Courtney Buckland, whom I had previously known only as the voice in the online technology trainings, and Virginia McEnerney, the Executive Director. Of course, I came with many questions about the Scholastic Awards which they answered enthusiastically. What surprised me, however, was how many questions they had for me about our local program.

It is in that spirit that I am taking on this new role. While I look forward to answering your questions as they come up, I also have tons of questions for you about your programs and how I can best help you. I look forward to learning more about you as we work together towards a successful 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program.

Best regards,

Daniel Embree

Manager, National Programs & Partnerships

dembree@scholastic.com | 212-343-6982

The 2018 Charge to the Jury presentation is now in the Affiliate Resource Site. As you prepare for adjudication, take a minute to update the charge with your regional information and sponsors.

Have you started to recruit jurors? When you reach out to potential judges, remember to ....

The Affiliate Advisory Council plays an important role facilitating communication within the Affiliate Network. Members of the AAC joined us on Monday for a meeting with the Alliance Board of Directors. Thank you to the AAC members for attending and participating! Both the Board and the Alliance Staff enjoyed getting to know you a little better and learning about how students and educators have found success through your programs.

Keep up to date with all Technology Trainings and New Affiliate Trainings by submitting your RSVP in the Deadlines and Trainings section of the ARS. All times are Eastern Standard times.