New Membership Opportunity
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CHEA is happy to announce a new Membership opportunity, Platinum Membership, for those who wish to provide CHEA additional support. Or, become Silver or Gold Member now and save $50 to $100.
*Platinum Membership* ($1,000, One Annual Payment) By sponsoring CHEA through a Platinum Membership, you will receive all the benefits of Gold Member, plus a free 1/4 page ad in both the Bay Area and Annual Convention Programs. This is a recognition/thank you ad and may mention your family’s name as well as a business name. Platinum Members may supply the ad or CHEA will use a very simple box ad. The ad must be 3 ½ inches wide by 4 3/4 inches tall with and including a border line. (These ads may not, according to IRS rules, mention products or services.)
Platinum Membership
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Benefits of Basic Membership (New Member Fee $40, Renewal Fee $35)
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- Affiliation with California's oldest and largest homeschool association. (Read "God's Homeschool Tapestry: A Memoir")
- A one-year subscription to The California Parent Educator -- your best source of legal, legislative and education news; how-to and inspirational articles; resources and curriculum reviews; and information on homeschool events across the state. Published quarterly.
- A copy of our Homeschool Information Packet--a $7.99 value (new Members only).
- Save $20 on membership in the Home School Legal Defense Association.
- Save 10% on CHEA materials, including An Introduction to Home Education manual.
- Major discounts on CHEA Convention registration fees--up to 30%.
- Exclusive Members-only Exhibit Hall grand opening at Bay Area and Annual Conventions. This means shopping when it's less crowded and early access to the Used Curriculum Exchange at the Annual Convention (Convention Registration required).
- Only Members' students are eligible for CHEA's $500 Support Network Scholarship.
- Monitoring of state and national legislation in association with Family Protection Ministries and the Home School Legal Defense Association to protect your homeschool and parental rights.
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Renewal Basic Membership
Benefits of Silver Membership ($250 One Annual Payment)
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- All the benefits of Basic Membership
- One free registration to either the Annual Christian Home Educators Convention or the Bay Area Christian Home Educators Convention for an individual or couple (registration required)
- Exclusive one-hour preview of the Exhibit Hall (including the Used Curriculum Sale at the Annual Convention)
- Priority Convention check-in
Silver Membership
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You will receive a donation receipt which will reflect a deduction for Basic Membership and the Convention registration value. The remainder is your donation.
Benefits of Gold Membership ($500 One Annual Payment)
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- All the benefits of Basic and Silver Membership
- Free Convention registration for the family (parents, teens, and up to two children) to both the Annual Christian Home Educators Convention and the Bay Area Christian Home Educators Convention (registration required)
- Access to the Convention Hospitality Suite
Gold Membership
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You will receive a donation receipt which will reflect a deduction for Basic Membership and the Convention registration value. The remainder is your donation.
Alumni and Friends Membership ($20 One Annual Payment)
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Continue to support private home education as an alumnus, as an adult homeschool grad, or just because you want to support home education efforts by becoming an Alumni and Friend Member. You receive a one-year membership that includes the quarterly magazine The California Parent Educator (no other discounts apply).
Alumni & Friends Membership
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Did you know that you could donate to CHEA at any time?
Just as retailers across the country are noticing a slump in sales, and events are attracting fewer attendees, CHEA has noticed a similar slump in our income (despite the slight rise in the Annual Convention attendance). A significant amount of donations is needed for CHEA to continue to serve the private Christian homeschooling community. Some Members have contacted us regarding regular, monthly donations, and these are greatly appreciated.
Would you please consider CHEA in your gift-giving?
You can donate now through PayPal®
(By clicking "Donate", you will navigate away from the CHEA web siteand to the PayPal web site subject to their terms and polices.)
Or, You can call the CHEA office (562-864-2432), or you may send a check to
CHEA of California
P. O. Box 2009
Norwalk,CA
90651-2009
Be sure to note on your check "Donation."
Thank you for contributing to the work of supporting and encouraging private homeschooling families.
For 25 years the Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA) has been an active and vital advocate for private Christian homeschoolers in California. CHEA provides a number ofimportant benefits to the homeschool community including:
1. Educational Resources
CHEA publishes the most crucial and comprehensive literature on homeschooling in California: An Introduction to Home Education manual, The High School Handbook, and the Preschool at Home booklet. CHEA recommends and distributes materials that should be thefoundation for every Christian family's home education, including "The Firm Foundation Library," a collection of books tohelp parents integrate a Christian worldview into the curriculum. Other helpful resources, some hard to find elsewhere, are part of CHEA's Bookstore. All of CHEA's materials are available year-round.
2. Quarterly Member's Only Magazine
Receive news, information, and encouragement in approximately 40 pages mailed quarterly to Members only. Articles contain how-tos, resources, and the latest trends and news written by homeschool veterans. Be inspired by reading about what CHEA Members in California are doing -- their challenges and triumphs.
3. Annual Conventions
The Annual conventions provide a wonderful opportunity for homeschoolers to come together for worship, support, instruction, and fellowship.
4. Encouragement and protection
For those new to home education or veterans who may need affirmation, CHEA's publications instruct and encourage parents in their decision to educate at home. CHEA, in partnership with Family Protection Ministries (Roy Hanson & Jim Davis) and Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), protects parents' rights to direct the education of their children.
5. Parent Training / Networking
CHEA provides a means to connect with other like-minded people dedicated to honoring God in the raising and educating of their children, and provides opportunities for those with experience and knowledge to train others. It also provides a sense of legitimacy, as the success of others provide models to follow.
6. Leadership Training
Each year special training seminars are provided to better equip those who are called to lead homeschool groups. All homeschoolers indirectly benefit as their leaders become more effective.
7. Local Referral Information
The CHEA Support Network is comprised of approximately 180 autonomous groups found all over California. To help families find like-minded folks, CHEA is beginning to gather and sort more details about each group. You may have a group near you.
8. Miscellaneous Discounts
Many stores and companies offer discounts to members of specific organizations. CHEA is working on a variety of discount plans. One significant offer is through Countrywide Home Loans, offering discounted mortgage fees for CHEA Members.
9. National Networking
For 20 years CHEA's Board members have been attending national leadership conferences sponsored by HSLDA, The Teaching Home Magazine, and now The Alliance of Christian Home Education Leadership. Attending these events has allowed CHEA's leadership to gain insight and knowledge about homeschooling, trends, and leadership that they then bring home to benefit all of CHEA's Members. In addition, CHEA Board Members are frequently asked to share their expertise by speaking at these events. One of CHEA's Board Members serves on the Board of The Alliance. National networking such as this increases CHEA's ability to serve.
10. Advancing the Kingdom
Many find comfort and strength in knowing that there is a statewide organization like CHEA dedicated to advancing Christian family-based education in California. Your investment in CHEA, through membership fees and donations, will help maintain and increase this ministry for your children and for the Kingdom.
Private Christian homeschooling will only survive as we work together. CHEA needs your financial support through Membership fees and donations. Please join today and if possible make a donation above your Membership fee.
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