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Newsletter 21 N o v e m b e r
From the President
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On this occasion, I find myself writing this letter right after the first meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee. I am extremely proud of having the opportunity of sharing my second year as a President with this distinguished team of committed professionals. This new period starts with a partially renewed committee, elected at the last AGM held on October 16 at UADE. After 4 years’ service in various positions, Laura Renart finally said good bye to the committee. We will all miss her good sense of humour and her invaluable contributions to our meetings; but fortunately, as she will still be working on the FAAPI Executive Committee, we will not miss our frequent contact with her. My special thanks to Silvia Rettaroli, our Treasurer, for having agreed to stay on the Committee for another two years and to keep on taking care of our incomes and expenses, among many other things; without her expertise and unflinching commitment, the work of the Executive Committee would be much harder.
From the President Annual Seminar report From the SIGs Invitation to APIBA annual toast • Ethics committee update • New APIBA committee • Discounts for members
Next, I would like to welcome Silvia Luppi, our new Vice-President, to the Committee. I have known Silvia both as a person and professionally for almost twenty years and I am certain that her contribution to the Association will be invaluable. Last but not least, my very warm welcome to María Fernanda Velázquez (Deputy Treasurer) and Silvana Garófalo (substitute member) for joining us; I am sure that their participation and enthusiasm will enrich our discussions and help us grow. The team is completed by Valeria Artigue, our hardworking Secretary; Litty Mora (member, currently in charge of keeping you informed of APIBA’s news); Corine Arguimbau (member, in charge of the organisation of events. Thank you, Corine, for your impeccable work!); and Cristina Banfi (substitute member, always keeping an eye on legal matters and giving me sound advice on countless issues).
• British Arts Centre (BAC) offers a
The active spirit of our last annual seminar pervaded at our last AGM and left us all with a feeling of enthusiasm and willingness to participate and help the association grow. We wouldn’t want to let this spirit die, that is why we invite you all to APIBA’s final toast at IES Lenguas Vivas (4th floor) to keep on thinking and talking about our future work while we enjoy a drink. The toast will take place right after the SIGS closing event. We hope many of you can join us at 2 p.m. and stay for the toast, but of course you are also invited to come to the toast directly at 5 o’clock, if you are not attending the meeting. APIBA is a professional association of English teachers, a group of professionals working towards a shared goal. Thus, APIBA is what its members make of it. APIBA needs increased participation from its members in its different activities. In two weeks we will have a chance to share our ideas in a more relaxed atmosphere than our AGM. Don’t let this opportunity pass by. We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, November 13.
Prof. Sandra Revale
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Remember our office hours: √ MONDAYS 10.30-12.30 (Lib. Rodríguez; Sarmiento 835) √ WEDNESDAYS 10.30-12.30 (Lib. KEL; M.T. de Alvear 1369)
Di$count$ for Members 50% discount on their play tickets, and a 25% global discount for groups of students accompanied by an APIBA member. • The National Resources Centre and AACI’s General English Library offer 25% discounts on memberships • Julia Bowland's Escuela de Radio y Comunicación offers a 20% discount on all regular courses. Information available from www.bowland.com.ar To claim these benefits, bring along your membership card and your receipt for the current year.
End of the year toast APIBA´s committee invites you to its world-famous end of the year toast, which will take place on Saturday November 13, 5.30 PM , at IES en LV “Juan R. Fernández”, 4th floor. We will take this opportunity to discuss some aspects concerning directions and perspectives for our association. We will also raffle book tokens among present members. Don´t miss it!