Inquiry

[Jerry Ervin]

Dear Ms. Kachuro,

While I don't have time to answer your questions in detail, one good way
for you to get a feel of the currents and concerns in your possible area of
career interest is through a student membership in AATSEEL.  At $20/year,
it's a steal.  Here's info....

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AATSEEL Information
(Revised 7 July 1997):

The following general information about AATSEEL answers most of the
questions received by this office.  Please feel free to contact us if other
information is needed.

WHAT IS AATSEEL?
        The American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European
Languages (AATSEEL), founded in 1941, exists to advance the study and
promote the teaching of Slavic and East European languages, literatures,
and cultures on all educational levels, elementary through graduate school.
 While the largest proportion of its activities and members concentrate in
the area of Russian, AATSEEL has from the beginning stressed that it
embraces all Slavic and East European languages, literatures, linguistics
and cultures.  AATSEEL holds an annual conference in December of each year;
its publications include the Slavic and East European Journal (four times a
year) and the AATSEEL Newsletter (six times a year).

MEMBERSHIP:
        Membership covers the calendar year (January-December).  SEEJ and
Newsletter address labels show the year through which one is paid; all
memberships and subscriptions expire in December of the year indicated.
        Renewal memberships:  Renewals extend the paid-up period through
the following December.  Renewals should be made by 15 March of the new
year in order to ensure uninterrupted flow of publications.  Earlier
renewals are encouraged; multiple-year renewals are also accepted.
        New and reinstated memberships:  Unless otherwise directed, new and
reinstated memberships and subscriptions are credited to the year in which
received; in these cases, back issues of SEEJ and the Newsletter for that
year will be sent upon request.  Back issues for prior years are available
at additional cost.

MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS
        Benefactor (BEN) - $500
        Special Friend (SPF) - $200
        Friend (FRN) - $100
        Sustaining Members (SUS) - $55
        Joint Members (two members; 1 set of publications to 1 address)
(JOI) - $45
        Administrators, Full & Associate Professors (AFA) - $40
        Non-Academic Members (NAM) - $40
        Assistant Professors, Instructors and Lecturers (AIL) - $30
        Secondary School Teachers (SST) - $25
        Emeritus (EME) - $20
        Students & Unemployed (S&U) - $20
        Affiliate (Newsletter only) (NLO) - $20

SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR INSTITUTIONS (all prices are net to AATSEEL and
include shipping)
        Like memberships, subscription rates cover a calendar year
(January-December).  Address labels on SEEJ and the Newsletter show the
year of expiration.  New and reinstated subscriptions will be credited to
the year in which received, and back issues for that year will be sent upon
request.
        Domestic, SEEJ and NL - $55
        International, SEEJ & NL - $65
        Newsletter only, domestic - $30
        Newsletter only, international - $35
BACK ISSUES OF SEEJ (all prices include shipping)
        Domestic - $15/issue
        International - $17/issue

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION - $25/$50/$60
        Conference registration fees are separate from membership fees.
All attendees must be current members (see rates above) and must also
register for the conference.  Registration for graduate students is $25.
For others, preregistration is $50; on-site registration at $60 is also
available.  Prereregistration is strongly encouraged.   Preregistration by
November 1 is essential for presenters (panel chairs, secretaries,
panelists) who wish to have their names appear in the official, printed
conference program.  For others, preregistration must be received by
December 1.

        For AATSEEL '97 the following information may be helpful:
Dates - 28-30 December, 1997
Location -  Toronto, Ont., Canada; Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre (the same
hotel where AATSEEL '93 was held).
Room rates - Approx. $85 U.S. ($109 Canadian) single/double.  Reservations
may be made by calling 415/597-9200 or toll-free 1-800-228-9290.
Transportation - Special rates are being offered by American Airlines
(1-800-433-1790) and Canadian Airlines (1-800-665-5554).  Cite Star File
#02D7AJ.

        AATSEEL '98:
Dates - 28-30 December, 1998
Location - San Francisco, CA (hotel not yet selected)

ADVERTISING:
        AATSEEL accepts advertising for its publications and conference
program.  Please contact the Executive Director for details.

PROCEDURES:
        You don't need a form to join AATSEEL, register for the conference
or send in a subscription or back-issue order; a letter will do.  Just be
sure to include all relevant information, such as the following:
        1.  WHAT you are requesting (e.g., Membership--in what category?
Conference preregistration?  Both conference preregistration and
membership? Back issues--which volume and number?  Etc.).
        2.  Current MAILING ADDRESS.
        3.  CONTACT information (such as phone, fax, or email--for office
follow-up, if needed).
        4.  AFFILIATION as you would like to have it appear on your
conference registration.
        5.  A CHECK for the correct amount.  Please make all checks payable
to AATSEEL, Inc., in US dollars.  Send orders, payments, or other inquiries
to:
                Gerard L. Ervin
                Executive Director, AATSEEL
                1933 N. Fountain Park Dr.
                Tucson, AZ 85715 USA
                phone/fax:  520/885-2663
                email:  76703.2063 at compuserve.com

Finally, please keep us apprised well in advance of any changes in your
mailing address.  Every publication that is returned to AATSEEL costs your
association money, and results in delays and inconvenience to you.  Each
issue of the AATSEEL Newsletter contains a form you may use to update your
address--but even a simple letter or postcard will do.