FTYCMAFeel free to find an often asked Q&A about our organization below. Please e-mail us if you are unable to find a particular question or if you are in need for a more detailed answer than the one provided.
Q. How do I join FTYCMA?A. You join FTYCMA by first printing the form provided on this website. You would then send your check and completed form to our treasurer.
Q. Are you affiliated with
AMATYC? What does the AMATYC acronym mean?
A. Our
state organization (FTYCMA, found at bottom of every page) is formally
affiliated with our national organization (AMATYC). The latter is
the acronym for the American Mathematical Association of Two Year
Colleges.
Q. Do I have to be a community/state
college or college instructor to join FTYCMA?
A. No. You
only need to be interested in joining and participating with FTYCMA and
need not be a professor or instructor at any college.
Q. How much are the annual dues for
FTYCMA?
A. Our annual dues are currently $15.00 per year payable
when you submit the membership
form. Life memberships are calculated as 15 years times the annual
fee, or $225.00.
Q. When and/or how often does your
organization meet?
A. Our annual meeting is held
generally in the spring (late February or early March) in conjunction with
the Florida Section of the Mathematical Association of America. You
may check this site for detailed information on this and other planned
meetings.
Q. Do you have either by-laws or a
constitution? If so, where may I obtain a copy?
A. We
have both a set of by-laws
and a constitution
found on this site.
Q. Do you have some kind of
publication for members? If so, how often is it
published?
A. Our newsletter is published for members yearly. Our newsletter editor may be contacted directly at this site. An electronic
copy should be available on this site as well.
Q. How many schools are represented
by your organization?
A. We are uncertain how many
schools/colleges are represented. However, the full time and adjunct
faculty throughout Florida's 28 community/state college system are invited to
participate by joining FTYCMA.
Q. Do you have FTYCMA life
memberships available?
A. We currently do have life
memberships available. Donald Ransford of SouthWestern State College prepared a proposal that was
accepted at our 2003 spring business meeting. The form is available for your
use.
Q. If I desire to contribute to
your organization, what do I need to do?
A. You need only
contact any
officer and
let them know of your desire to contribute and skills you bring to assist
us.
Q. Do you have a secure site for
billing credit cards for those seeking to join?
A. We
currently do not have a secure site for accepting membership payments by
credit card.
Q. Is there a threaded discussion
group where I may air my views with colleagues?
A. A threaded discussion group
is currently not available.
Q. How do I find out about FTYCMA
meetings/conferences?
A. You may find any event relative to
FTYCMA on this
site.
Q. How do I find out about AMATYC
meetings/conferences?
A. You may find any event relative to
AMATYC on this site.