About Us
Eagle River Christian Homeschool Association (ERCHA) is a local Christian homeschool support group in the Chugiak/Eagle River area. We offer encouragement, advice and fellowship for families who have made the decision to educate their children at home. We also welcome inquiries from people who are considering the home-schooling option.
We believe the ultimate responsibility for the care, training, and education remains with each child's parents (Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:1-25; 4:1-4). This is an inalienable right given by God, which the State cannot create, destroy, or alter. While others may be delegated to teach at times, the final responsibility and control for education remains with each child's parents.
We believe that as parents carry out the education of their children, it is their duty to do so in a manner that actively works to produce educational excellence, good citizenship, and godly character. We encourage parents to be familiar with and comply with Alaska State Law regarding home education. Click to download a copy of the law and a concise summary written by the Home School Legal Defense Association.
MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY AREAS FOR 2011-2012
Library Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (2)
Responsibilities:
~Maintain check-out/-in records
~Highlight resources in newsletters or at meetings
1. Laura O. (coordinator)
2. Mindi E.
3. Laurie S.
National Geographic Bee Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (2)
Responsibilities:
~Register for and plan a National Geographic Bee
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Chair about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
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E3 Course
Coordinator (1)
Responsibilities:
~Register for and plan a E3 Camp
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Chair about dates and planning
~Will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Shelly C.
History or Science Themed Project Fair Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (3)
Responsibilities:
~Plan a history or science themed project fair for the March ERCHA Meeting
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Chair about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Catherine G. (coordinator)
2. Connie E.
3. Rebecca R.
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Resource Fair Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (3)
Responsibilities:
~Plan a fall resource fair by contacting local music instructors, class vendors, etc for setting up tables at fair
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Chair about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
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Used Curriculum Sale Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (2)
Responsibilities:
~Plan a used curriculum sale
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Chair about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Marcia G. (coordinator)
2. Heidi H.
3. Lenna C.
Moms' Night Out Team
Coordinator (1/quarter), Helpers (1/quarter)
Responsibilities:
~Plan a Mom’s Night Out for one or more quarters
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Autumn S. (coordinator—October)
2. Karen T.
1. Heidi Y. (coordinator)
2. Sheri M.
1. Mitzi W. (coordinator)
2. Tana D.
Moms' Tea Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (4)
Responsibilities:
~Plan a Moms’ Tea
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Beth M. (coordinator)
2. Meghan K.
3. Laurie G.
Picnic Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (4)
Responsibilities:
~Plan a May picnic for ERCHA families
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Deanna N. (coordinator)
2. Joy D.
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Tuesday Co-op Team
Instructor (up to 27) and Helper (up to 27) per semester (one instructor and one helper/class) Nursery (1-3) and Helper (1-3) Pre-school (1-3) and Helper (1-3)
Responsibilities:
~Commit to teach at Tuesday Clubs for a period of 7-10 weeks (fall, winter or both)
~Communicate with Educational Activities Chairman about course content, fees, and planning
Rod P.
Pam S.
Deanna N.
Jo’Lee T.
Jenni R.
Kim D.
Mindi E.
Michelle B.
Lynda S.
Autumn S.
Diana W.
Sandra C.
Sydney W.
Paula B.
Desiree C.
Joenna H.
Rachelle O.
Courtney P.
Stacy T.
September, January, March Meeting Facility Team
Coordinator (1) and Helpers (3)
Responsibilities:
~Set up for each of the three meetings
~Serve as Meeting Greeter for each of the three meetings
~Clean up after each of the three meetings
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Co-Chair about set up and clean up requirements
1. Britt-Mari H.
2. Jennifer W.
3. Sandra N.
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September, January, March Meeting Snack Team
Coordinator (1) and Helpers (3)
Responsibilities:
~Set up a snack table for after meeting fellowship
~Bring snacks to each of the three meetings
~Clean up snack table after each of the three meetings
1. Barbara W. (coordinator)
2. Melissa V.
3. Stacy G.
4. Jacintha M.
May Membership Meeting Facility Team 2012
Coordinator (1) and Helpers (3)
Responsibilities:
~Set-up for dinner/meeting
~Serve as Meeting Greeter
~Clean up after meeting
~Bring 2 dozen cookies or brownies for dessert
~Coordinator will communicate with ERCHA Co-Chair about set up and clean up requirements
1. Lynda S.
2. Denise R.
3. Toni D.
4. Jodi O.
Bowling Team
Coordinator (1), Helper (1)
Responsibilities:
~Plan quarterly or monthly bowling outings
~Schedule with bowling alley and confirm dates and cost
~Coordinator will communicate with Social Activities Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
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Ice Skating Team
Coordinator (1), Helper (1)
Responsibilities:
~Plan quarterly or monthly ice skating outings
~Schedule with ice skating rink and confirm dates and cost
~Coordinator will communicate with Social Activities Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Melissa V.
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Hillberg Ski Days Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (2)
Responsibilities:
~Plan 1-3 Hillberg Ski Days Schedule with Hillberg and confirm dates and cost ~Coordinator will communicate with Social Activities Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Nancy W. (coordinator)
2. Conny R.
3. Wendy A.
Park Days Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (1-3)
Responsibilities:
~Plan regular park days (weekly or bi-weekly) for summer months at area park or parks
~Coordinator will communicate with Social Activities Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Sharon E.
2. Chrissie H.
Social Dance Club Team
Coordinator (1), Helper (1)
Responsibilities:
~Plan series of social dancing classes (square, ballroom, swing, etc) for families ~Coordinator will communicate with Social Activities Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Kelly F. (coordinator)
2. Sheri M.
Summer Hike Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (1-3)
Responsibilities:
~Plan regular family hikes (weekly or bi-weekly) for summer month
~Coordinator will communicate with Social Activities Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
1. Susan C. (coordinator)
Quarterly Service Project Team
Coordinator (1), Helpers (1-2)
Responsibilities:
~Plan quarterly family service projects
~Coordinator will communicate with Social Activities Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
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Field Trip Team
Responsibilities:
~Plan a field trip or reserve seats at a play/performance for one of the following seasons or months using Field Trip Planning Guide and Worksheet
~Note: There may be two field trips per month if there are enough volunteers
~Communicate with Field Trip Chairman about dates and planning
~Team member will advertise to ERCHA members via announcements sent to communications@ercha.com
Summer Field Trips
1. Katherine S.
2. Lynde C.
September Field Trips
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October Field Trips
1. Jill B.
2. Lisa S.
November Field Trips
1. Dana C.
2. Katherine S.
December Field Trips
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January Field Trips
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February Field Trips
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March Field Trips
1. Kris B.
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April Field Trips
1. Maria P.
2. Sharon E.
May Field Trips Jessie C. ATY Plays
1. Sheri M.
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Leslie H.
Wanda M.
TBA Theatre
Wendy B.
Shannon S.