March 2023

Here we are - February has ended, and we are finally in March. We've survived the winter storms (so far). Usually, once we are done with February, we can hopefully take a breather and not worry about being hit with another ice storm. (It's strange to be talking about ice storms when the air conditioner is running.)

We are also at a point where we can begin thinking about Spring Break. If you're planning on going somewhere, be safe, and have fun! If you're staying close by, take time for you and your family. Practice the 3 R's - Rest, Relax, and Recharge.

TSUN 2023

If you haven't registered for TSUN 2023, there is still time! The registration site is https://tx-sun.wildapricot.org/Conference. If you've already registered, we look forward to seeing you in April!

We've had some districts ask about a mailing address, and we do have a new mailing address. That address is -

TSUN Inc.

P. O. Box 3811

Bryan, TX 77805

We have TEA scheduled to present, and we've also lined up TRS for a session. In addition, we've got members from all over putting on sessions, sharing what they've learned, and passing that information on to others.

What about you? I never even dreamed I would ever host a session, yet I put on a session last year for eContracts. As I tell so many people, "If I can do it, ANYBODY can do it." So we still have openings for presenters. Think about what you do and pitch the idea to Eric Combs (eric@tsuninc.org - Student) or Lisa Reinhardtsen (lisa@tsuninc.org - Finance).

We will also be utilizing sched.org again for our scheduling. Did you know that there's actually an app for that? You can download the app by searching for "Sched" or "Sched LLC" in your app store. By downloading Sched, you will have access to the most current information available about sessions and rooms. If a room needs to be adjusted and switched, it will be in Sched, and as soon as you pull up the app, the change will be there. This is the same app we've used the last few years to allow people to choose their sessions and keep up with their sessions. But not everyone knows about the app. We just wanted to make sure everyone attending the conference knows about the app and that it's available. There is no cost to get it from the app store.

OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP OTHERS

And while we're talking about passing information on, we are going to try something new.

Have you ever had an issue with TRS or TSDS/PEIMS? Do you have a great solution for an error that you used to get (and may still get)? Then why not share your solution with others so they don't have to reinvent the wheel?

We are almost ready to roll out a solution sheet. We will have a form that you can enter your solution for TSDS and another for TRS. We will ask for the error you're getting, and how you solved it. Once you submit your information in the form, one of the TSUN officers will look at what's been entered and make sure any personally identifiable information is completely scrubbed from the solution. The information will be transferred to a spreadsheet for all TSUN members to utilize.

This information will be available to TSUN members. So start thinking about issues that you've had with TSDS or issues with TRS that you've found a solution for. When we roll this out shortly, we will have a place where you can share your solutions, so others may have an easier time finding those solutions, and no one has to go back and reinvent the wheel.

You are amazing. You have one of the most important jobs in the world - you help to shape the future. Because of you, our kids are learning, growing, and becoming the leaders we need. No matter what, you DO make a difference. Never forget that.

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt