Important Deadlines

	Submit Chapter Meeting Reports (Form 40) after each meeting to the National President for use in the DTA Newsletter - The Achiever.
Nov. 1	Payment and list of new memberships (Active, Honorary, & Associate) must be received by National DTA Office for printing of spring membership certificates. Payment and lists received after November 1 will be processed in the spring. Reports on Returning Members and Chapter Officers are due to the National Advisor and the National Executive Treasurer. Annual Chapter Dues ($20) must be received by the National Executive Treasurer to avoid late penalty charge. Chapters submitting dues after November 1, but before the opening business session of the National Convention will pay dues at the rate approved by the delegate body plus a late fee of $10.
Dec. 15	A letter of nomination for the Teacher-Advisor Award must be received by the National Advisor.
Feb. 4	Proposal for Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws due to National Advisor at least 30 days prior to the National Convention.
Feb. 15	Supporting material (3 copies) for the Teacher-Advisor Award must be received by the National Advisor.
Feb. 24	Applications for National Council due to National Advisor at least 10 days prior to the National Convention.
Mar. 7-9	2013 National Convention at the University of Louisiana - Monroe. Each active chapter is entitled to one voting delegate at the convention. Travel money is provided to offset the cost of attending the convention. Corbus Book due to host chapter of the National Convention at convention start.
Mar. 15	Payment and list of new memberships (Active, Honorary, & Associate) must be received by National DTA Office for printing of spring membership certificates. Payment and lists received after March 15 will be processed in the fall.