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NEWSLETTER
S e p t e m b e r, 2 0 0 9
Northwestern Ohio Education Association
10,000 Members
www.nwoea.org
New Grant Opportunities To Increase Local Involvement
101 West Sandusky - Suite 302 G Findlay, Ohio 45840 G Tel: 800-366-9632 G Fax: 419-422-3417
The recently established Engage Grant incentives for a local to conduct a FCPE be given to delegates who attend the OEA
NWOEA Ad Hoc Committee is drive. This grant will reimburse up to $150 Fall RA and whose local has the highest
announcing four new grant opportunities. each to two locals per NWOEA unit whose percentage of member participation in
At its June retreat, members of the FCPE percentage of member participation FCPE as of December 31, 2009. Any
NWOEA Board of Directors gave this ad was 5% or less last year (2008-2009). The delegate interested in applying for this
hoc committee the charge to build grant application was mailed to local grant should submit a letter of interest,
capacity for greater involvement of presidents and can also be found on the including delegate contact information and
NWOEA members. As a result these new NWOEA website www.nwoea.org. local association president’s signature, to
grants will provide the opportunity for The Local Delegate Assistance to the NWOEA Center by November 1, 2009.
more NWOEA locals to be involved in the OEA Spring RA Engage Grant will The Cluster Delegate to NEA RA
Fund for Children and Public Education reimburse $100 for overnight lodging and Engage Grant will provide funding for an
(FCPE) and to be represented at the OEA $50 for mileage to a delegate attending the additional cluster delegate to attend the
RA and the NEA RA. OEA Spring RA from a local that has not 2010 NEA RA. Locals of 75 or fewer
The FCPE Drive Assistance Engage sent delegates to an OEA RA in the members who have not had a NEA
Grant will provide training, support, and previous five school years. Preference will continued on page 2
Treasurers Attend Annual NWOEA Workshop NWOEA Training Prepares Local Leaders
Thirty-five teachers for New School Year
representing thirty-three Twenty-two local leaders
locals attended the annual representing twelve locals
NWOEA Treasurers attended the NWOEA Local
Training presented by Leaders Training on August
OEA Secretary-Treasurer 11 at the University of
Jim Timlin on August 11 Findlay. As the presenters
at the University of for this workshop, OEA
Findlay. Attendees Labor Relations Consultants
learned the proper Amy Aldridge-Ritchey from Upper Sandusky (left) and
Annette Kubiske from the
procedures and legalities Adrienne Gurney from Lake (right) were the two local Defiance OEA Office and
of being a local treasurers whose names were drawn at the NWOEA Todd Jaeck from the Mentor OEA Office brought book bags,
Treasurers Training presented by OEA Secretary-
association treasurer. The Treasurer Jim Timlin (center). These two teachers materials, and plenty of food for thought for each participant.
level of experience of the will have their 2009-2010 OEA dues paid by OEA. They covered a variety of topics, which included recieving the
treasurers present ranged responsibilities of the different local association leaders,
advocating for the members of the local association, knowing
from no experience to that of twenty years. Each participant
the contract, understanding duty of fair representation, and
received a copy of the 2009-2010 OEA Treasurer’s Manual,
sharing tips on how to represent members at hearings.
which became his or her textbook for this session.
Vicki McAfee from Fremont won the Longaberger basket
Using the highlighters, tags, and pens provided by the door prize donated by NWOEA Professional Development
NWOEA Professional Development Committee, the teachers Committee member George Doyle. Pictured above, in front left
marked important pages of the manual as policy and procedures to right are Joe Fetzer from Danbury and Jeff McIntire from
were explained by OEA Treasurer Timlin. He also distributed Maumee and in back are Robin Frederick from Tiffin and
material about OEA’s Fiscal Fitness Award Program, which is an Shawn Chalfin Ochs from Rossford. In the photo, participants
incentive program offered by OEA that could award a local become acquainted with the valuable information contained in
treasurer $2,000, if he or she meets the “best practices” outlined the OEA Member Resource Guide distributed to all members in
in the program. the August issue of Ohio Schools.
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Bricks, Mortar, & Craftsmen - Foundation Building
Northwestern Ohio Education Association
Careful what you wish for…
Notes from
NWOEA
legislation that we had a great deal of realize the most success.
President Jerry
influence in crafting. Perfect it is not, but Is it easy work? No. Is it work that we
Oberhaus
it will significantly move education in a are familiar with? Possibly not. It may
very positive direction, if implementation even be work we are not comfortable
responds to the opportunities that the with, but the opportunity and the
“To be the legislation presents. responsibility is ours. We must be the
architects of Yes, this is a big IF. Over and over at professionals that craft the framework into
education OEA Summer Leadership I heard the a strong resilient system. We must be the
reform… to be questions repeated in different sessions professionals that own the
the voice of from numerous individuals, “How will it implementation.
education… to be implemented? Who will see that it is We all know that no governor will stay
be the crafters of implemented appropriately according to in office long enough to sustain the
change that makes a difference.” its intention? How will the reforms be substantial systematic change envisioned.
For years we have been subjected to sustained?” It is a new and perhaps scary Who will sustain the reform before we
following the “do this,” “jump here,” “do position to be the crafters of change in veer off in yet another direction? We will!
that,” “this is better this way,” from so our profession. HB1 provides us with a Who will supply the momentum to sustain
called reformers outside of the profession. framework, a plan, and the building funding? We will! With a vibrant 21st
It was an easier time: we criticized, said blocks for the foundation of a new century education system that is
“no,” argued how they did not know what education system. One that is focused on transparent to lead the nation. We are the
they were really talking about. what it takes to provide a high quality professionals in the buildings and driving
NEA Member Benefits
Now, we have a historic piece of reform education system for every learner, the buses. We were here long before this
instead of one based on what can we do opportunity was presented to us, and we
Web Site Giveaways
with what is left over. will be here long after current politicians’
So here we are. We have become terms expire. What will not change, the
largely the architects of the plan. Now we constant that will continue to drive us
NEA members can now register in the have the opportunity to be the builders to forward, is our passion and our
“ENTER TO WIN” area of the NEA form the pieces and the craftsmen to put commitment. We must be the mortar that
Members Benefits web site (neamb.com) it all together in a system that works. It is is as strong as the brick. Together we will
twice each month to win prizes! our opportunity to utilize the framework build a much better system with a positive
of the plan to be sure that each legacy for generations to come!
foundation block is laid carefully to build What an exciting way to start the
September 1-15, 2009 the system which helps each student school year! Welcome back!
Four New School Year Wardrobes!
New Grant Opportunities
Win one of four new school year
wardrobes! Each prize consists of a $500 contact information and local president’s
gift certificate from Macy’s. continued from page 1 signature, to the NWOEA Center by
February 20, 2010.
delegate in the past five years are eligible
September 16-30, 2009 For more information about the
to receive this grant. Small locals
Four New Dell Laptop Computers! Engage Grants, visit the NWOEA website
interested in clustering and applying for
Be one of four lucky members to win a www.nwoea.org, call the NWOEA
this grant should follow OEA guidelines.
new Dell laptop computer and start the Center at 1-800-366-9632 or email
Local Delegate Assistance to NEA RA
school year off right! nwoea_wisebaker@sbcglobal.net.
Engage Grant is designed to provide
OEA 2009-2010
funding of $750 for the 2010 NEA RA to a
Representative Assembly
October 1-15, 2009 delegate from a local of 76 members or
Dates and Site
Lunch for You and Your Colleagues! more that has not had a NEA RA delegate
There is such a thing as a free lunch! Win in the past five years. To be eligible for this
lunch for yourself and 25 colleagues grant, a local would have to hold a NEA OEA Fall RA
courtesy of Subway. RA delegate election and send delegates to Saturday, December 5, 2009
the NWOEA RA with the intent that the
October 16-31, 2009 actual applicant attends the NWOEA RA. OEA Spring RA
Ten Gas Cards! Any delegate interested in applying for this Friday and Saturday, May 7-8, 2010
Just in time for Thanksgiving win one of grant should submit a copy of his/her
local’s NEA RA election form as sent to Veterans Memorial Auditorium
ten $200 Shell gas cards! Columbus, Ohio
OEA and a letter of interest, including
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NWOEA Board of
N ew s l e t t e r, S e p t e m b e r 2 0 0 9
Directors Retreat
NWOEA Board of Directors and Committee Chairs met for
their annual retreat on June 16 at the Tiffin OEA Office to
conduct NWOEA business and to plan the 2009-2010 year.
Many board members started their day early with a tour of
Crystal Traditions, the only glass factory where blowing glass,
hand cutting crystal, sandcarving, acid polishing and glass crystal
repairs are done on the premises. Members watched Eric
Cromwell, a glass blower and Master Gaffer, create a beautiful
piece of custom art glass
and Aidan Scully, Irish
Master Brilliant Cutter
and Designer,
demonstrate the art of
hand cutting crystal.
Scully also designs and NWOEA sent eighteen first-time attendees to the OEA Summer Leadership Conference.
cuts custom crystal Seated from left: Christina Bowden (Ada), Holly Chappuies and Heidi Downs
(Eastwood), Marnie Prigozen (Apollo), Karri Ashbaugh and Lynesa Knick (Defiance),
pieces upon request. In and Paula Giovanoli (TAWLS). Standing from left: Nancy Stafford and Laura Eubanks
the showroom at Crystal (Anthony Wayne), Stephanie Dell and Erin Roberts (Tiffin), Tim Bowers (Liberty
Center), Karen Smoyer (Eastwood), Jolene Kreh (Old Fort), Jan Kohart and Debra
Traditions board (From left) NWOEA Board of Directors members
Listening, Learning, Leading: Keys to
Paputsakis (Paulding), Sue Work (Fostoria), and Michael Diglia (Apollo).
Shawn Chalfin Ochs and Roberta Neff start their
members shopped for busy day at the June Retreat by enjoying a glass
Empowering Members
personalized crystal blowing demonstration by Eric Cromwell of
Crystal Traditions in Tiffin.
giftware for all
occasions.
During the late morning and afternoon meeting, the Board
accepted the resignations of Angela Thomas, current Past Twenty-nine NWOEA members representing eighteen local
President and former NWOEA President from 1997-2006, and associations attended the 2009 OEA Summer Leadership
Laura Herroon, OEA Board of Directors Unit 1 Representative. Conference held August 3-5 in Dublin, Ohio. They joined
The 2009-2010 calendar was adopted, and the NWOEA over four hundred educators to hone their skills of “Listening,
committee appointments were approved. The following two ad Learning, Leading: Keys to Empowering Members” – this
hoc committees were established: Engage Grant Committee to year’s conference theme. Leadership conference sessions
build capacity for greater involvement of NWOEA members and provided training across a spectrum that included political
NWOEA Policy Revision Committee to revise the policy action, Association leadership, union advocacy work, and
handbook to bring it in line with the newly adopted budget. information about saving for retirement. Participants also had
NWOEA Committee Chairs and NWOEA Representatives on an opportunity to learn and share from one another.
OEA Committees, who were in attendance, gave reports and Governor Ted Strickland addressed conference participants,
updates to the Board of Directors. A dinner at Pioneer Mill thanking the OEA for its support in creating a state budget to
followed the afternoon meeting. make education Ohio’s first priority and challenging educators
Spotlight on Members
to monitor, support, and participate in the implementation of
these education reforms. The opening speaker for the
conference was Deborah Delisle, Superintendent of Public
Jessica Freeborn (Penta County Vocational EA) was elected to a Instruction. She discussed her larger challenges, challenges
position on the National Career Tech Caucus at the NEA RA. shared by all educators, in helping to transform Ohio schools
for the 21st century. Closing speaker was Dennis Van Roekel,
Angela Thomas, NWOEA President from 1997-2006, has NEA President and leader of the nation’s largest labor union.
resigned as NWOEA Immediate Past President. She has also Van Roekel emphasized the need for members to understand
resigned her position at Seneca East to pursue a new career path the connection between what happens in the classroom and
of teaching at the university level. Starting this fall she will be what influences decision making. He urged members to listen
instructing classes at Bowling Green State University. to public education professionals and parents talk about what
Laura Herroon, NWOEA Unit I Representative on the OEA they want and then work through political action, lobbying,
Board of Directors, has resigned her position due to her retirement bargaining, and instructional advocacy to get members and
from teaching as of June 1, 2009. Laura has joined NWOEA-R students what they need.
and will stay active on many NWOEA committees. Each year the NWOEA Professional Development
Committee offers scholarships to the Leadership Conference.
Jack Shumaker, NWOEA President from 1972-1973, passed These scholarships are available through the NWOEA Office,
away August 6, 2009. He was a teacher at Columbus Grove and and they cover the cost of registration, lodging, and food.
was also active on various NWOEA committees even in retirement.
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Retirement Update
By Tim Myers, allocations of more than $5.4 billion to the their impact on our pension and health care
STRS Board health care fund, have increased the funds. However, unless changes are made,
Member system’s liabilities over time. STRS Ohio will eventually be unable to
Last spring, I At each board meeting, we have looked pay members’ projected benefits. As
shared that my at sample scenarios that give us some fiduciaries, your Retirement Board must
fellow Retirement sense of the cumulative effect various make the changes necessary to ensure the
Board colleagues combinations of changes can have. The long-term solvency of the pension fund.
and I had begun a board’s overarching goal is to strengthen A recently completed study by the
thorough review of the pension fund’s solvency, while also National Institute on Retirement Security
STRS Ohio’s freeing up additional money to go into the notes, “Defined benefit pension income
pension obligations and options for fund that supports the health care program plays a critical role in reducing the risk of
addressing our future liabilities. That for retired and disabled educators. This poverty and hardship among older
process took on even more importance has been a formidable task, to say the Americans. Rates of poverty among older
when the Ohio Retirement Study Council least. households lacking pension income are
(ORSC) gave each of Ohio’s five pension Options on the table include: about six times greater than those with such
systems a September 9, 2009, deadline for • Increasing contributions from the income.”
presenting board-approved plans for current 10% from active teachers and/or Our own STRS Ohio members have
achieving or maintaining a 30-year 14% from employers; seen the value of their Defined Benefit
funding period. The ORSC is the • Instituting a minimum retirement age Plan during this economic downturn.
legislative oversight body for Ohio’s of 60; While the value of their personal
public pension plans; it consists of three • Increasing the number of years used to investments undoubtedly has declined
state representatives, three senators and calculate final average salary to five from during this recession, their pension check
three appointees of the governor. three; continues to arrive on time, every month.
The impact of the recession has • Changing the formula for calculating Our retirees know they cannot outlive their
significantly reduced the market value of pensions that has the enhanced 35-year pensions and their pensions don’t change
STRS Ohio’s investment assets. But before benefit; and based on market volatility. As the
the economic downturn, STRS Ohio was • Changing the annual cost-of-living Retirement Board goes about its long-
already being impacted by other economic adjustment (COLA). range planning work, its goal is to help
and demographic factors. For example, Any of these changes would have to be ensure that continued financial security for
while the life expectancy of STRS Ohio approved by the Ohio Legislature. It is not just current retirees, but generations of
members has increased over time, age and expected that once the ORSC receives future educators.
service requirements have not changed plans from all five systems, one piece of We will continue to use the STRS Ohio
since 1976, resulting in pension benefits legislation will be drafted and introduced. newsletters, Web site (www.strsoh.org)
being paid for longer periods of time. As we look at possible changes, we and e-mail news service to share the
Additionally, there has been steady growth realize that very few people will be happy results of our discussions as well as the
in the benefit formula (including the with the final decisions that the board decisions of the ORSC. Once future
enhanced 35-year benefit) and cost-of- makes. In our discussions, we are mindful changes are more defined, STRS Ohio will
living adjustments over the years. Finally, of the significance of our decisions — and be holding meetings around the state to
improvements to already granted retiree we continue to assess the impact of each provide additional information to active
NWOEA-Retired Offers Many Opportunities
benefits, as well as “13th checks” and change on our members as we also assess and retired educators.
A roundtable discussion of STRS NWOEA-R will present the break-out serving on NWOEA committees.
health benefits will be the subject of the session, “STRS Update: Learn Today NWOEA-R members can continue to use
OEA-R sponsored conference on What Tomorrow Will Mean for You,” at the benefit programs offered through
September 24 at the STRS building in the NWOEA Fall Workshop on NEA Member Benefits and the
Columbus. A question and answer period September 29, 2009. Tim Myers, State continually increasing shopping
will be allotted for further discussions. Teachers Retirement System Board advantages of the OEA Access Card as
Other topics will include STRS policies Member, will update active as well as long as they continue membership in
and other benefits. In addition to STRS retired teachers on the latest options and NEA/OEA. They can also participate in
staff and Executive Director Michael changes needed to provide long-term lobbying without the hassles of asking
Neff, OEA officers Pat Frost-Brooks, solvency of the pension fund and health for time off! Life memberships for
Bill Leibensperger, Jim Timlin and OEA benefits. NEA/OEA-R are $300. Yearly dues for
Executive Director Larry Wicks will also Retired members of NWOEA NWOEA-R are $5.00 per year or $50 for
speak. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m. continue to receive the district newsletter lifetime. For membership forms call the
with the program starting at 10 a.m. as well as one just for retirees. They may NWOEA Center at 1-800-366-9632 or
Registration includes lunch. The continue to be active at the district level, e-mail Joyce Wisebaker at
conference will conclude at 3 p.m. attending NWOEA workshops and nwoea_wisebaker@sbcglobal.net.
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NWOEA Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
Jerry Oberhaus Jerry Schlick Stephanie Braun Tim Myers
President Vice President Secretary Immediate Past President
Liberty Center PDC Chair Public Relations Chair Unit II OEA Rep • IAC Chair
Seneca East Delphos Nominating & Elections Chair
Screening Com. Chair • Elida
Vacancy
Joyce Wisebaker Shawn Chalfin Julie Grime Dianne Carter Lynn Lawrence
Executive Unit I Unit I Unit I Unit II Unit II
Director/Treasurer Rossford Wauseon Awards Chair Credentials Chair
Budget Chair Lima City Resolutions Chair
NWOEA-R Leipsic
Vacancy
Melinda King Jennifer Long Gary Kapostasy Joni Jordan Unit I OEA Rep Roberta Neff
Unit II Unit III Unit III Unit III Unit III OEA Rep
Lima City McComb Findlay City Hopewell-Loudon Kenton City
Michael Jordan Marj Castanien Rhea Young Chris Menier Trisha Heestand Rita Croy
NEA Director #6 OEA Retired Rep At Large At-Large Education Support OSEA Consultant Convention Planning
Bath Constitution & Bylaws Chair Minority Rep Professional Rep University of Findlay Chair
OEA-R Representative TAWLS Danburg Non-Teaching NWOEA-R
NWO EA R EP R ESENTATI V ES ON O EA COMM IT T EE S
O E A S t a n d i n g Co mm i t t e e s Cor e Fun ct i on Com m i t t e e s
C o nv e n t i o n P l a n ni n g C o l l e c t i v e B a r ga i n i n g O r ga n i z i n g S t r a t e gy
Ilse Marie Goertz Darrell Bryan Dee Groman
TACLS Elida Findlay City
Leg is la tiv e Lo ca l D e ve l o pme n t & Tr a i n i n g P r of e s s i on a l E f fi ca cy
Gary Kapostasy Jennifer Long Melinda King
Findlay City McComb Lima City
R e s o l u t i o ns M e mb er R i gh t s & P r ot e ct i o n
Mary Hart Emilee Whetstone Lynn Lawrence Dianne Carter
Fundraising Chair Scholarship Chair Leipsic Lima City
NWOEA-R NWOEA-R
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NWOEA Delegates Attend 2009 NEA RA
Northwestern Ohio Education Association
Seventeen NWOEA delegates joined
the almost 10,000 delegates from across
the nation for the National Education
Association’s 147th Annual Meeting and
89th Representative Assembly the first
week in July in San Diego. In addition to
discussing, debating and voting on critical
issues facing public education, the teachers
and education support professionals set
Association policy for the coming year.
NEA President Dennis Van Roekel
presided over his first NEA RA with
delegates approving new business items.
First row from left: Shawn Chalfin Ochs (Rossford), Laura Herroon (Swanton), Jessica Freeborn (Penta County
The first new business item requires NEA Vocational), Rhea Young (TAWLS), Tim Myers (Elida), Jennifer Gent (TAWLS), Michael Jordan (Bath), and Melinda King
to develop two action plans this year: 1) (Lima); Second row from left: Gary and Kathy Kapostasy (Findlay), Lynn Lawrence (Leipsic), Darrell Bryan (Elida),
Matthew Durham (TAWLS), Jerry Oberhaus (Liberty Center), Roberta Neff (Kenton), and Don Traxler (NWOEA-R), Not
to inform President Obama’s proposal to pictured: Marie Wetzel (TAWLS)
turn around 5,000 low-performing
schools with $5 billion and 2) to promote across America to the NEA Annual honored 2009 NEA Friend of Education,
a new No Child Left Behind law that Meeting. The secretary fielded questions Linda Darling-Hammond, education
moves beyond the old “one-size fits all” and heard directly from hundreds of adviser to Barack Obama’s presidential
formula. Another business item, which educators about their experiences, the campaign and currently a Professor of
also passed overwhelmingly, directs challenges, and the resources needed to Education at Stanford University. NEA
NEA’s energies toward national health educate the next generation of students. General Counsel Bob Chanin bid farewell
care reform that provides high-quality, Also addressing the delegates were 2009 to RA delegates as he is retiring after 41
affordable, and comprehensive health Education Support Professional of the Year years as NEA’s top attorney who worked
benefits for all. Kathie Axtel from the state of Washington on critical issues such as collective
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and National Teacher of the Year Anthony bargaining, desegregation, vouchers, and
brought his “Listening and Learning” tour Mullen from Connecticut. The Association education funding.
NWOEA Offers Assistance to 2009-2010 Service Awards
Locals for FCPE Drive NWOEA Provides Locals the Opportunity to Honor Outstanding Members
Do you know a member in your local who deserves to be recognized for the contributions he
The OEA Fund for Children and Public Education or she has made to the local association? Do you know a new teacher who has stepped forward to
(FCPE) provides educators in Ohio a way to support
make contributions to his or her local association? Help these outstanding members get the
those in state government who advocate for public
education. Everything in public education from the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an NWOEA service award. Your local president
chalk and dry erase board markers to one’s retirement will receive nomination forms in November or you may call 1-800-366-9632 to have nomination
benefits and health care is dictated by the state forms sent to you. Forms will also be available at www.nwoea.org.
legislature in Columbus.
Through FCPE, public school teachers are able to Members chosen for awards will be honored at the 26th annual NWOEA
support those who support them. Candidates are invited Awards Banquet to be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Findlay Country Club.
to interview with a screening committee, and those who .
truly advocate for strong public schools, Democrats and ANY MEMBER CAN PLACE A NAME OR NAMES IN NOMINATION AND
AWARDS
Republicans alike, are supported. Thanks to the hard ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE AWARDS BANQUET.
work of OEA members through FCPE, the state has seen
fit not to drastically cut funding for public education.
To ensure that the voice of public education
continues to be heard by state legislators will mean Local Service Award Promising Leader Award
support of FCPE funds. Dues dollars cannot be used to This award is to recognize an individual This award is to recognize a person, who
for distinguished service to association within the first five years of teaching has
help elect those who advocate for public education.
work in his/her local and having local- shown initiative in his/her local
Currently 56 out of the 102 local associations in the
wide implications. Up to three members association. Each local may nominate
NWOEA district showed zero funding for FCPE. No
per local may receive this award per ONE person per year. A person may
one from 56 locals participated in a FCPE Drive this year, and a member may receive this
past school year to donate to the fund. receive the award only once.
award every five years.
NWOEA encourages all locals to hold a FCPE
Drive. Many locals offer members the option of District Service Award-Active District Service Award-Retired
payroll deduction to donate to FCPE. Locals that did This award is to recognize a retired
This award is to recognize a person or
not hold a drive last year or locals that would like to person who has remained active in
group actively involved in education
increase participation from their members can contact association work and has contributed
who has contributed distinguished
the NWOEA Center (1-800-366-9632) for assistance service on the NWOEA district level or
service to association work on the
in conducting an effective FCPE campaign for 2009- having district-wide implications since
NWOEA district level or having
2010. retirement.
district-wide implications.
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Local Use of NWOEA PR Grants
N ew s l e t t e r, S e p t e m b e r 2 0 0 9
Visit the NWOEA Website
As part of its program, “Proceed to of the MTEA Executive Committee www.nwoea.org
Read,” the Seneca East EA (SEEA) designed the shirt, which included a View individual pictures of the
presented books to its school library. picture of the panther mascot and NWOEA Local Leaders and
Books were purchased using NWOEA PR statement “We Are Panthers, We Are Treasurers Trainings, OEA Summer
Grant money and SEEA funds. The ‘Excellent’.” The shirts arrived in time for Leadership Conference, NEA RA,
elementary library received books written the McComb Middle School teachers to and NWOEA Board of
by children’s author, Heather Forest, who wear them on the morning of the first Ohio Directors June Retreat.
visited the school as shown in the photo Achievement Test in April.
below. The junior high and high school
section of the library received books that
had been suggested by SEEA members.
Northwestern Ohio Education
Association Important Dates
2009
September 29 2009 Fall Workshop
Findlay Inn & Conference
Center 5:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Using funding from its NWOEA PR
November 1 Deadline for submission of
Grant, Kenton EA (KEA), in conjunction Local Delegate Assistance to
with the Board of Education, hosted its OEA Spring RA Engage Grant
first Staff Appreciation Banquet at the Application
The McComb Teachers EA (MTEA) Harding County Armory. The entire staff
November 6 Deadline for submission
received a NWOEA PR Grant to purchase was invited to celebrate the hard work and of NWOEA Public Relations
2010
t-shirts for its members. Each member dedication of staff members who have Grant Application
was awarded a T-shirt to publicize its first- reached milestones in their careers. The
time “Excellent” rating the district received evening included a catered meal, January 15 Deadline for submission
on the 2007-08 state report card. Members entertainment, and an awards recognition of NWOEA Awards
program with recipients shown above. Nominations
Books, t-shirts, and a recognition February 1 Deadline for election of
program are just a few examples of how NWOEA RA Delegates
eight local associations used NWOEA’s and Alternates
2008-2009 Public Relations Grants to
February 1 Deadline for submission of
enhance the image of their local NWOEA Graduate Memorial
association among members and/or Scholarship Applications
within the community. Other locals
receiving NWOEA PR Grants were February 10 Deadline for submission
of NWOEA Delegate &
Bellevue, Elida, Hopewell-Loudon, Alternate Election
Leipsic, and Lima. Results to NWOEA Center
To Apply for PR Grants
February 10 Deadline for submission
of Local Delegate Assistance to
NEA RA Engage Grant
Apply for grants from the NWOEA September local presidents will be Application
Public Relations (PR) Committee and receiving grant applications for the
finance local association activities! The 2009-2010 school year. The PR February 12 Deadline for submission of
Local Delegate to NEA/RA
PR Committee invites you and Committee will evaluate Engage Grant Application
your local association to applications and approve grants
receive some of your NWOEA up to $500 until a total of February 20 Deadline for submission of
Local Delegate Assistance to
dues dollars back in the form $8000 has been awarded. OEA Spring RA Engage Grant
of an annual NWOEA Public Requirements for the grant Application
Relations Grant. The grants include attendance at two
March 2 Awards Banquet
are designed to allow locals NWOEA activities, plus
Findlay Country Club 6 p.m.
that wish to enhance the attendance at the NWOEA RA
image of their local association among and both OEA RA’s. In addition, the April 15 NWOEA Representative Assembly
members and/or within the community local must conduct a successful drive Findlay High School 5 p.m.
Light dinner served
an opportunity to receive funding to for the OEA Fund for Children and
finance a public relations project. In Public Education. August PDC Training Sessions
Date and location to be determined
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Northwestern Ohio Education Association
Non-Profit
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Organization
Findlay, Ohio 45840
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Diana Brogan (left) from Ridgemont and
Vicki McAfee from Fremont won the
Longaberger basket door prizes donated by
NWOEA Professional Development
Committee Member George Doyle at the
NWOEA Summer Workshops.
NWOEA Fall Workshop
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Ce
Where: Findlay Inn and Conference Center
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Program: 5:15 - 5:45 Registration 1. danc of Cost: $8.00 for NWOEA & NWOEA-R members
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5:45 - 6:45 Dinner rs a tac $5.00 for college student
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7:00 - 8:30 Break Out Sessions lab
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BREAK OUT SESSIONS – Choose one:
A. Educators, Beware When Using the Internet & Other Forms C. Getting the Most for Your Dues – What NEA
of Electronic Messaging! Member Benefits Can Offer You
Rachelle Johnson, OEA Assistant Executive Director – Member Guy Kendall-Freas, NEA Member Benefits
Services/Program and OEA Director of Legal Services
D. STRS Update: Learn Today What Tomorrow Will
B. How the Legislature Is Affecting Your Job Mean For You
NWOEA Fall Workshop Registration Form
William Leibensperger, OEA Vice President
Ê Ê Presenter: Tim Myers, STRS Board Member Ê
Your Name Local Association
Your Address Phone
Street City Zip
Circle your session choice: A B C D Please choose: Chicken or Salmon
Please return this registration form & your check (made payable to NWOEA) to the
NWOEA Center, 101 W. Sandusky St. - Suite 302, Findlay, Ohio 45840 • Questions?? Call 1-800-36-NWOEA
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 • You may register online at www.nwoea.org
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