Welcome Message

Welcome Message from the EARCOS Board President

Dear Delegates:

A warm welcome to our 46th annual Leadership Conference. This year’s theme, “Think Globally, Learn Locally”, provides us with opportunities to support learning experiences that equip our students with the skills necessary to be responsible global citizens with an appreciation of the environment in which they grow up and live. Our diverse presenters promise to help us extend our thinking, provide us with new strategies and build collaborative professional networks to further our work in this field.

Such an extensive and quality conference would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of our EARCOS Office under the direction of our tireless Executive Director, Dick Krajczar. Dick and his team have the unique ability to make all of us feel part of the extended EARCOS family!

We are entirely grateful to all of our delegates, presenters and exhibitors for their support. Without you, EARCOS’ goal of advancing professional growth, facilitating cooperative action, and promoting intercultural understanding and international friendship would be incomplete.

Have a wonderful conference,

Margaret Alvarez President, EARCOS Board

Welcome Message from the EARCOS Executive Director

Dear Delegates:

Welcome to EARCOS Leadership Conference (ELC) 2015 and the Shangri-La – Bangkok. Our theme, “Think Globally, Learn Locally” will be a major discussion point in all of our EARCOS schools. It is exciting to be in Bangkok and to celebrate EARCOS’ 46th conference. We registered nearly 1300 delegates and look forward to an inspiring and instructive conference. The hotel staff is so welcoming and supportive; I know you will enjoy their outstanding service.

The ELC has two excellent keynote presenters, Loung Ung, and Catherine Steiner-Adair, plus four of our own, who will present their “Leadership Stories” on Saturday October 31. We have 16 preconference offerings and 142 workshop sessions, all geared to meet the needs of our school and board leaders. EARCOS is fortunate to have so many of our own school leaders who have volunteered to present workshops. Their contributions help to make EARCOS the great organization that it is!

Thanks to Margaret Alvarez, our board president, and members of the EARCOS board for their leadership and vision. This will be Tom Farrell’s last conference as EARCOS Vice President. He has served with distinction and dedication to our membership. He will be missed.

Finally, it is always my wish for our delegates to initiate and renew good networking contacts, to be challenged by our presenters, to find new friends and strengthen already strong friendships, and to enjoy renowned EARCOS hospitality. Visit our exhibitors and let them know that you appreciate their sponsorship, which helps us provide the best conference possible. This year they will be located in the ballroom foyer, and one floor down on the ground level. Coffee breaks will be at both locations. Please visit them and support their organizations.

Thanks to our staff of Ann, Bill, Edzel, Elaine, Joe, Robert, Ver and VITZ. I’m proud and happy to be the director of this wonderful organization.