Dear NANC member:
We started NANC with one basic idea, that every child deserves a quality caregiver. We wanted to make sure that every nanny placed in a home has access to high quality continuing education, professional resources and that there is are standards to which we are all held accountable. We have been successful in many respects so far. We have held a professional conference, NANNYPALOOZA for 4 years which has drawn nannies and agency owners from all over the US. It offers high quality training- affordable for all. We have continued to put together a newsletter that informs nannies, parents, business owners and all who believe that in home care for a child doesn't just mean babysitting. We have developed resources for parents on choosing a nanny, an agency and the like. We are reaching out into the world to find nannies who are not connected, offering them support. Most importantly, we have developed the 3 tier nanny credential. This credential is based on childcare industry standards and is comprehensive in scope so that it will have a meaning far beyond our profession.
But we find we are at a bit of a crossroads. Like many volunteer organizations, the work we do is our passion. And we are searching for others who share this passion. There is much to do.
In order to move forward, we must take a step back and reevaluate our goals and our immediate needs. It is essential to strengthen our organizational structure in order to support the credential and the other important work we do. We know there are many willing hands out there and we will be taking a new approach to putting those talented and passionate people to work for NANC.
NANC will use 2010 to focus on leadership and membership development. We have streamlined our goals, focusing on the ones directly related to strengthening and growing our organization, to ensure that we have the foundation and leadership necessary to successfully develop and maintain our 3 tier credential. We’ve created a list of actionable tasks so that we can use YOUR talents to achieve our collective objective. We will be announcing these priority goals and tasks along with some VERY EXCITING NEWS regarding Nannypalooza 2010 in a conference call presentation on Sunday, December 13th at 8:30 PM EST. At this time we will post information on the website to download and present the information over the computer or phone. You will be able to take some time over the holidays to consider our shared goals and decide how you’d like to support NANC. This group is YOUR group and only YOUR commitment to share your time and talents will move us forward. We will record the conference call so you can listen at your convenience.
After the holidays we will have another follow up call where you can ask questions and get clarification on any points. And as always Lora and I are available via email for your input.
We hope that by mid January we will be able to announce our new leadership, the details of our new direction and the specific tasks we’ll undertake in the new year. This is your chance to make a difference and guide the direction our profession will take in the future. There are a variety of levels of commitment and I urge everyone to dial into the call or download it after so that you can be involved.
We look forward to speaking to you this Sunday, December 13th at 8:30 PM EST. Please call in to the following number- 206-701-8388 and input code # 600622. Again, this call will be taped and posted along with some printed material on our website on Monday, December 14th.
Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead
Lora Brawley
Sue Downey
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