KATS Board Meeting April 17, 2011 KATS KAMP Members in ...

Region 4 – submitted by Dina
1. Interest in changing KATS Kamp-
No, early spring it would run into testing.
No, September there are too many things going on, don't need to recharge. Prefer it in April,
it is a recharge for the end of the year. Possibly one year in fall then one year in spring.
If the venue would change, keep it in the center of the state Salina/Mcpherson areas. If the
venue changes would it lower the cost a bunch? Then yes, if there is significant savings. No, if
location change does not have a cost savings for people that are paying out of their own
pocket. Are they other camps similar to Rocks Springs to rotate too?
If there is a location change could we get a behind the scene teacher tours? What about JUCOs?
If the meeting starts rotating around the state could it turn into just regional meetings not as
represented from around the state?
Could we lose Rock Springs?
Time frame of KATS Kamp- possibly eliminate Friday night.
Ideas- we need to personally invite other co-workers to come to KATS Kamp. They will be
hooked once they come. There were two first time people from region 4 who had no clue what
KATS Kamp was all about, but plan to return. It was the best inservice they had attended.
If you bring or refer a friend could there be a friend deal. An example is $5.00 off the
registration of the person bringing a friend, 2 friends save $10.00?
Willing to serve on committees-Cody Kitze- Wichita, Middle School, next year Cassey Langerot-
Peabody-Burns, High School.
Additional Ideas- encourage hand outs, also post hand outs online.
More sessions for Biology and Elementary.
Region 5 – submitted by Tracy Roe-Archer
1. Discuss interest in changing KATS KAMP to September or early spring (February or
March) here at Rock Springs.
- will we skip a year or start with two this year?
- Fall would make implementing what we learn here more effective.
- Could we look at buffer week, in late October or early November so as to attract
more registration?
- Could possibly be too cold to properly utilize current location.
- Would not fall during other science events, i.e. science fairs, Olympiads etc. and such
events as prom and Easter.
2. Discuss interest in changing KATS KAMP to another venue (possibly at a university)
and/or changing to a Friday and Saturday only.
- A campus could be better in inclement weather.
- A campus could house/feed everyone for less money.
- These city locations may attract more families.
- Campus would not be able to provide outdoors sessions, like Rocks Springs
- Would this be a set, or rotating venue?
- Could a campus setting help get more long term pre-service/service teachers?
*Discussed decreasing registration
~Do we have any data showing why numbers are decreasing?
~offer incentive for returning, or new members
~would a corporate sponsor be worth checking into?
~Have we considered combining with other organizations and