• Convention 2010 attendees from Region 5 gathered at a region get-together, followed by dinner at CPK. Special educators from the Upland and Ontario areas as well as Palm Springs and the Desert Communities got acquainted and discussed the events of the day. A good time was had by all!

• A sincere thank you to outgoing region 5 director, Brenda Bean. Enjoy your retirement journey, but visit us often!

• CARS+ region 5 members are invited to share news of awards or recognitions given to you by your school, district, or professional teaching organization. We would love to acknowledge you on this page. Just send the details (and a picture if you can) to Laura Daniel (click on link above) and we will have it posted for you!

Chapter Information

• The GolfCARS+ Chapter, comprised of members in the Palm Springs and Desert Communities area, met on St. Patrick's Day to share out "The Best of Convention 2010" and elect some new board members. Welcome GolfCARS+ president Wayne Leaver and secretary Cat Livingston. GolfCARS+ meets five times yearly to share best practices, glean expertise from guest speakers, and build community in an informal atmosphere. If you are in the desert area, please join us! Contact Wayne Leaver. See chapter contact information below.

Peggy - Treasurer, Cheryl - VP, Sherry - Historian, Wayne -
President, Laura - Liaison to CARS+, Cat - Secretary

• Temecula area Region 5 members - WE WANT YOU! If you are interested in joining fellow special educators in a newly forming chapter, please contact Raul Miranda at: RMIRANDA@tvusd.k12.ca.us
• Want to help form a chapter in your area? Contact Laura Daniel - Lauradaniel.region5@gmail.com
• Members of GolfCARS+ gathered for the final meeting of the year at member Betsy Kreger's home. Betsy is a hostess with the mostest! Here are some members checking out the CARS+ website and Facebook page.