CHEA

CHARLOTTE HOME EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

 

CHEA is an association of Charlotte area support groups whose purpose is to promote better communi-cation, support, fellowship, and unity among Charlotte homeschoolers. Each group has individual member-ship requirements and government. Each provides one member to serve on the CHEA Board. The Board meets semi-annually. Each support group is responsible for setting policies for each activity it provides for CHEA. CHEA membership automatically constitutes acceptance of CHEA Board policies.

 

ACTIVITY ATTENDANCE

 

CHEA activities are provided for CHEA members. At the discretion of the sponsoring support group leader, the activity may be opened up to non-members. CHEA members are given first priority for attendance at any activity with limited attendance space.

 

HOW TO CONTACT CHEA MEMBERS

 

NEWSLETTER:

This publication is distributed quarterly to all CHEA groups, representing approximately 1300 families. A copy of the CHEA Newsletter Editorial Policy may be requested from cheanewsletter@yahoo.com. This document provides dead-lines and guidelines for submissions and advertis-ing. Deadlines are strictly adhered to.

 

All submissions should be sent to cheanewsletter@yahoo.com. If a member of CHEA is submitting the information, be sure to include your name and support group in the email.

 

CHEA URGENT EMAIL CHAIN:

Time-sensitive information, which cannot be passed on through the monthly support group news-letters, may go through the URGENT Email Chain. Each group will determine the relevance of passing any message on to its members. To start a CHEA Urgent Email Chain, contact the CHEA Director: Shari Kaiser slkaiser@alltell.net.

 

NEW CHEA GROUPS:

Applications for new groups wanting to join CHEA must be received by January 1st or June 1st .

To apply, contact:

Sandra Grenga

6942 Lakeland Drive

Charlotte, NC 28214

CHEAInformation@yahoo.com

 

CHEA BROCHURE DISTRIBUTION:

A brochure describing each CHEA group’s philosophy is available at most public libraries in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County system and surrounding areas.

To order more copies: cheainformation@yahoo.com.

 

CHEA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Each CHEA group is unique in personality and philosophy. We encourage each other’s uniqueness, knowing that these differences offer many more opportunities for our homeschool families. There are also certain traits, which are common to successful support groups. As an association, we strive to ensure that all our member groups are strong, no matter their size and individuality. To help accomplish this goal, and maintain our credi-bility, CHEA requires each member group to ad-here to a reasonable minimum standard.

 

  • Regular Group Activities (may include: family outings, classes, Moms/Dads/Parents’ Night Out, and/or field trips).
  • Achievement Testing Services and/or Informa-tion.
  • Group representative at all CHEA board meet-ings.
  • Leadership of one or more CHEA activities or services.
  • Phone Chain or E-Mail Communication.
  • Newsletter (Electronic or Paper).
  • Defined geographical area or theme.
  • Minimum of 20 families
  • Advisory Committee