Two of the E-board meetings are generally held in the north part of the state and the other two in the south. One of the E-Board meetings and one of the General Session meetings are held in conjunction with the Institute at Granlibakken in June and the other pair are held during the CCLC Convention in November each year. Attending these conferences and meetings may include lodging costs, food costs, conference costs and travel costs. 4 - A commitment by your district to support your activities as you represent them and 4CS at the same time in almost required. For your college and yourself, this demonstrates a significant level of support for both the concept of shared governance and classified involvement in that process at all levels, especially at the state level.
Many districts already support statewide activities in a variety of ways.
Your district's support of you benefits your entire district by your increased visibility and positive actions on the system's behalf. Obtaining commitments of support for your complete term is better than asking for support separately for each meeting and event. I personally share the some of the costs of my involvement by not asking for meals and other small expenses. In some cases, local senates and other fund raising activities can be arranged to support your activities. 4CS can suggest ideas that may assist you in requesting financial support from your district.