1. GREEN’S CAFE(Jennings)
January 26, 2017
Newsletter 2
Jefferson Davis Parish Chapter
Chapter Officers
President
Cathy Smith
Elton High
Vice President
Kayla McKay
Fenton Elem.
Secretary
Laurie Duhon
JES
Treasurer
Gayle Jones
Retired
Building Reps
Elton Elem.
Desiree Young
Hathaway High
(open)
Jennings Elem.
Jacquetta Vidrine
Jennings High
Lacassine
Cheri Matt
LA Elem.
Audrey Gant
LA High
Brandy Dupuis
Ward Elem.
Dana Boudreaux
Welsh Elem.
Melissa Soileau
Welsh High
Welsh/Roanoke
Cindy Trahan
WEI
Colette Hardee
Our second meeting of the year is late, we know. Chapter President Cathy Smith broke her arm and had to have surgery a few weeks before our planned December meeting so it had to be postponed. Please join us at our meeting on the 26th. We will be completing the planning of our annual Volunteer of the Year banquet (Monday, March 13th at the Regatta) as well as discussing possible activities for Teacher’s Appreciation Week. Ideas from the membership would be greatly appreciated. Come share your ideas and have a free drink on us! X
~ MEETING ~
GREEN’S CAFE(Jennings)
4:30 pm
Thursday
January 26, 2017
Bldg. Reps.-
Come join us
for a combo
meeting-members
and reps!
A+PEL provides several extra benefits besides the $2,000,000 liability
insurance so vital to any professional. Below are a few of them. For more
information on these extras, check out and click
on ‘Benefits’ in the left column:
Liability Coverage
Membership includes professional liability insurance, which is critical for today’s educators.
Refer to the Benefits Insurance page for details.
Legal Services
Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana provides full legal services and professional assistance to its members in addition to free legal advice for work related issues that occur when you are a member in good standing. The Director of Legal Services and the A+PEL General Counsel review matters of concern to members, make recommendations, and if necessary, assign attorneys to individual cases.  Attorney fees are paid by A+PEL in keeping with existing insurance provisions. Refer to the Benefits Insurance page for details. For legal assistance, please submit a contact form or call the A+PEL office at 1(800)
Additional Coverages
In addition to a $2,000,000 Liability Policy, A+PEL membership includes additional forms of insurance covering attorney fees related to identity theft and criminal action/proceedings (related to your employment). A+PEL membership also provides coverage and protection in the case of assault related property damage and bail bonds (related to your employment).
Refer to the Benefits Insurance page for details and limitations.

2. GREEN’S CAFÉ (Jennings)
~ MEETING ~
GREEN’S CAFÉ (Jennings)
4:30 pm
Thursday
January 26, 2017
Bldg. Reps.-
Come join us
meeting-members
for a combo
and reps!
Associate Member Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $500 each
Available To: A+PEL Associate Members
Deadline to Apply: July 15th/December 15th
Winners Announced online: Aug. 1st/Jan. 1st
This scholarship is intended to assist A+PEL associate members in achieving certification as professional educators through university coursework or alternative certification programs. 
Click on the link below to view requirements prior to applying:
Scholarship Eligibility & Guidelines
J.Y. Sanders Social Studies Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $500 each
Available To: A+PEL Members Teaching in the Social Sciences
Deadline to Apply: May 15th
Winners Announced online: June 1st
The J.Y. Sanders Social Studies Scholarship, given in honor of former
Louisiana Governor Jared Young Sanders, is aimed at empowering
experienced social studies teachers. As such, the J.Y. Sanders Social
Studies Scholarship can be applied to additional coursework and/or
instructional materials for the recipient.  Attendance at the annual JY
Sanders Conference is required.
Click on the link below to view requirements prior to applying:
Scholarship Eligibility & Guidelines 
Deborah Nelson/Polly Broussard – Student Teacher Scholarships
Award Amount: Up to $500 each
Available To: Student Teachers
Deadlines to Apply: March 15 for Spring / October 15 for Fall
Winners Announced online: Apr. 1st/Nov. 1st
These scholarships are given in honor of Polly Broussard and the late Deborah Nelson for their years of service and dedication to both the students of Louisiana and A+PEL. Polly Broussard was one of the original founders of A+PEL and also served as A+PEL’s Executive
Director. Presently, Polly Broussard continues her service to A+PEL as Director of Legal Services. Deborah Nelson served for many years as a teacher and principal, before serving A+PEL as its first Director of University Programs. 
Click on the links below to view requirements prior to applying:
Scholarship Guidelines      Scholarship Rubric       Biographical Information Sheet Template