Section 5. Student Members A. Any undergraduate or full-time graduate student enrolled in, or preparing for, a teacher education program in a college or university may become a student member of the OEA by joining a Student Oregon Education Association chapter. An SOEA member may also join a local association of OEA. Anyone who has been an active member of any NEA state affiliate is ineligible for SOEA membership. B. Dues for each student member shall be set by the Student OEA at its annual meeting and shall include Student NEA dues. In the event no Student OEA annual meeting is held, the dues will be set by the OEA Board of Directors. Section 6. Retired Members C. Any member retiring before September 1, 1986, may continue membership with no dues charge, and receive the OEA magazine newspaper if current address information is maintained. Section 7. Substitute A. Education employees employed on a day-today basis shall have the option of joining the Association. Substitute members shall be eligible to receive membership benefits and services provided through the OEA and NEA as authorized by the Board of Directors. Education employees employed on a day-to-day basis who are included in a bargaining unit shall be active members, provided they pay active dues. B. Dues: Substitute dues will be set by the OEA Board of Directors. Rationale: This proposal includes editorial changes and recommended housekeeping language to update membership language and bring this section into compliance with other Bylaws adopted by delegates. Submitted by: OEA Board of Directors Contact: Karen Watters
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