Member Assistance Program: Helpful Resources for Members
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OEA and NEA Member Benefits are acutely aware of the personal and financial challenges faced by members experiencing non-renewal, RIF, salary cuts, and other difficult circumstances and have developed multiple avenues of support including personal assistance, online resources, and provisions for temporary financial relief for NEA program participants. To find out more, visit neamb.com/assistance or call us toll-free at 800-637-4636.
Central Members Mix It Up at Mohican Carla Fultz, Central OEA/NEA Leadership Development Coordinator
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During the last week of July, seventy-five Central members representing support staff and teachers from fourteen local associations participated in Central’s Building Dynamic Leadership Teams conference. The beautiful Mohican State Park was the backdrop for the relaxing retreat-style workshop. Local association leaders received information and individual support from their Labor Relations Consultants and OEA staff to help set goals and plan association activities for the upcoming year. Some locals focused on bargaining topics such as OTES, while other locals worked on writing grants to support Association activities or talked with vendors for ideas to get the most benefit from their OEA/NEA membership. Every local received a general fund analysis (GFA) to help members better understand their own school district financial picture. Also, all participants attended an important session focusing on legislative updates. It was impressive to observe the locals that took advantage of the unstructured time and worked late into the evening to plan their year. Members also enjoyed the beautiful weather and peaceful surroundings, gathering outside on the patio for an evening of hospitality and networking. The one consistent evaluation comment listed each year is how valuable the team planning time is for local leaders and their LRC’s. Because time is a valuable resource for our members, Central is happy to be able to plan a conference to offer that essential time and support. Members are encouraged to continue to communicate ideas for future conferences to the Leadership Development Committee by contacting Carla Fultz. Carla_fultz@plsd.us
Summer 2013
Fall 2013