RENEWAL & NEW MEMBERSHIPS
Meetings back in person!
Renew or become a member today by utilizing our fillable form on the website. Payments can even be made through the website.
Returning/Future members can also access the membership form via the QR Link to the left. Feel free to download and send to anyone interested.
Still not sure? Come to the next meeting to see what we're about!
Brought to you by Vanessa Frazier, ED.S, CEOE
We have an exciting new PD coming up on April 20, 2024!!
Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: Columbia Place Mall Conference Center
7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC
UNO: Being One in Richland County
This PD's focus is bringing together all current members to share ideas, practices, and to bring other office professionals in their schools to learn, grow, and network. This experience will enhance and encourage all to increase and maintain a growing community across Richland County.
There will be a 50/50 cash give away and the Community Service Department will collect toiletries and goodies for eldery care.
Stacy Cunningham - First Timer
Being in a room with more than 200 people who think like me, was invigorating. As a first timer, I felt like an honored guest at the family reunion. People greeted me as if they had been expecting my arrival. They were warm and inviting ensuring that I was included in all conference activities. The professionalism that was exhibited was astounding. Astute start times and full agendas for every meeting. All parties involved were prepared and excited to perform their assigned duties. If there were any hiccups, they were not visible. This conference was a well written and planned orchestra where everyone sang and danced in sync. The instructions for all meetings and workshops were clear and easily understood. There weren't any traffic flow issues that you sometimes see at conferences. The floor plan of the hotel was expertly utilized to take advantage of every square inch of meeting space that was offered. The refreshments and meals were delicious and offered in a timely manner.
During the 2024-2025 board installation ceremony, words could not describe the pride I felt when I looked over my shoulder and several members of RCAEOP were sitting at the table right behind me. I asked them why they chose to sit there. They responded by saying that they were there to support me. I am a new member of SCAEOP and I will also be serving as the Area 5 Director. I have also joined NAEOP and my local chapter, RCAEOP. I'm excited about what the future holds for these organizations.
Stacy Cunningham SCAEOP Area 5 Director
Jennifer Hedrick - Veteran
My perspective as a veteran member of RCAEOP is family and so much more. The conference provides a learning environment and a different point of view for our fellow office staff members in how we individually interact with students, parents and other staff.
We have fellowship and the opportunity to meet people in various locations and positions that would not normally be available to me. There is not only a networking experience but a bonding with one another throughout it.
It is exciting to start as a RCAEOP group and then come together at the next level on a bigger scale within the state and leads the way Nationally. The SCAEOP Annual Conference continues to shine and give such opportunities!
Welcome to our members!
Jennifer Hedrick, CEOE
RCAEOP 2023-2024 Educational Office Professional of the Year
It's BINGO Time!!
NHC HealthCare Parklane has challenged a highly anticipated match up in BINGO and we have accepted! Team up with residents, each other, or go at it solo and show off your BINGO Jedi Master skills!
Location: 7601 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Signups can be completed via email through President Shandel Zimmerman at szimmerman@richland2.org.
Upcoming Harvest Hope Food Bank
We are currently setting up volunteer time slots to go to Harvest Hope Food Bank to assist. Please email President Shandel Zimmerman to participate at szimmerman@richland2.org.
Don't Delay Nominate Today!
There is still time to put in nominations for the following positions for the upcoming year:
- President
- President Elect
- Vice President
- Treasurer
All nominations can be emailed to Dana Weaver-Pushia, CEOE at dana.weaver-pushia@richlandone.org.
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
A continuation of her famed TED talk providing a blueprint for individual growth that will empower women, Sheryl Sandberg describes how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Sandberg provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building satisfying careers.
Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Start With Why asks (and answers) the questions: why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? Simon Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?
In this new book, Brené Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BSstyle that millions of readers have come to expect and love.
Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.”
NAEOP Annual Conference July 14-17, 2024
The 2024 NAEOP Conference promises to touch on every aspect of our association’s mission in formal and informal ways. You will have the opportunity to L.E.A.R.N. each day you attend.
• Leadership: Participate on a committee and in Advisory Council to make an impact
• Education: Learn and grow in breakouts, and other wonderful events
• Achievement: Attain milestones on your Professional Standards Program (PSP) journey
• Recognition: Join in acknowledging the great work of individuals and affiliates
• Networking: Connect with people in similar roles and settings from across the country
Spring Time Tasty Treat!
Brought to you by Georgina Hance, CEOE
Courtesy of Sally’s Baking Recipes
No-Bake Greek Yogurt Fruit Tart
Simple 3-ingredient protein-packed recipe that comes together in minutes and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or healthy dessert!
Ingredients:
- 15 pitted Medjool dates (about 230g), soaked in warm water for 10 minutes*
- 3/4 cup (100g) unsalted cashews*
- 3/4 cup (100g) unsalted almonds
- 1 cup (250g) Greek yogurt (plain or any flavor)
- assorted sliced fresh fruit
- optional for topping: 2 Tablespoons apricot preserves mixed with 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions:
- Spray the bottom of a 9-inch tart pan, 9-inch cake pan, or 9-inch pie dish with nonstick spray. Line with parchment paper. (I usually just cut a parchment paper circle slightly larger than the pan.) The parchment prevents the crust from sticking to the pan, and the nonstick spray helps keep the parchment in place as you press in the crust.
- Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain them, and then cut in half before using.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the dates, cashews, and almonds together until a thick “dough” is formed and the nuts are all broken up, as pictured above. The dough will be sticky. Press evenly into prepared tart pan and partly up the sides.
- Spread the yogurt on top of the crust. Decorate with fresh fruit. Mix together the optional preserves and water topping, and brush over fruit for a glossy finish.
- Slice and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving. Cover and store leftover tart in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes:
- Make Ahead Instructions - The crust can be made 1 day in advance. Cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Continue with step 4.
- Special Tools (affiliate links): 9-Inch Tart Pan, 9-Inch Cake Pan, or 9-Inch Pie Dish | Food Processor or Blender/Chopper | Pastry Brush
- Dates: Instead of dates, try 1 and 1/2 cups (240g) raisins or dried cranberries.
- Nuts - Instead of cashews, you can use walnuts or pistachios. You could also use all walnuts, instead of almonds and cashews. I don’t recommend using ALL cashews because it makes for a very sticky, flimsy crust. You want some almonds (or other firmer nut) with the cashews. If desired, use salted nuts for a salty-sweet crust.
RICHLAND COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
Mission Statement
The mission of RCAEOP is to promote a high degree of integrity, professionalism, pride, teamwork, and respect of its diverse membership through networking, information, and educational opportunities.
Purpose
RCAEOP strives to elevate the standards of office professionals in education by the exchanging and pooling of information, ideas and ideals, and by providing professional growth activities, thereby increasing the ability of office personnel to contribute to more positive educational experiences for students.
