For 2004-2005 the IBPFT's goal is to create a larger voice and increase diversity awareness within the TESOL profession. Everyone has something to offer and the IBPFT is working to create as many opportunities and forums for the concerns of professionals of color. You can be part of it by doing one or more of the following;

1. Join the IBPFT Caucus at any time of year. Don't wait until you renew your TESOL membership, JOIN NOW! Send an email message to members@tesol.org
2. Write an article for the IBPFT Newsletter (an Official TESOL publication), and share the newsletter with colleagues.
3. Recruit a colleague to be a caucus member, we must maintain a minimum membership of 100.
4. Volunteer to be a Caucus leader and be active in TESOL (see back page for positions available).
5. Participate in List Serve discussions (must be a caucus member).
6. Submit a proposal to present at a TESOL Conference.
7. Attend the Caucus Colloquium and Open meeting at the annual conference.
8. Tell others about our new Web site: www.oocities.org/ibpft_tesol
9. Educate your colleagues on issues relevant to Black Professionals and other teachers of color in TESOL.
10. Contact the current Chair to ask how you can get involved!

VOLUNTEER TO BE LEADER IN TESOL!
You can be a leader in TESOL by volunteering to be a leader in the IBPFT Caucus. As a leader in TESOL there are a great number of opportunities to develop professionally, through educational leadership programs offered by TESOL, collaboration with colleagues around the world, writing or editing for TESOL publications, and networking with TESOL professionals with similar areas of interest and concerns.

This year the IBPFT will be seeking a new Chair elect, newsletter editor, and secretary.