Last Week in the EPEA
Keeping members informed and engaged ..... January 28, 2019
EPEA at the School Board Meetings
Seniority
EPEA Union Dues - for tax itemizing
EPEA PRESIDENT ELECTION NOTICE - SUBMIT INTEREST TO ALLEN LUNDBERG
As the Vice President I chair the EPEA election committee which consists of myself and the VP from each building. The EPEA is seeking candidates for the EPEA President as determined by our Bylaws. We will present the candidates for President on 2/11 to the Rep Congress. Members actually have until February 12th to notify Allen Lundberg of their interest as we need to provide 15 days to give notice. I request you give that notice by February 11. Nominations will officially close on February 12th. Please send any interest in that position to Allen Lundberg by Feb. 11. Thank you, Allen.
FEBRUARY VOTING - REPRESENTATIVE CONVENTION, REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY, AND EPEA PRESIDENT
Please send your interest in attending and representing EPEA at the NEA Representative Assembly by February 12th. This annual convention takes place in Houston the week of July 4th. EPEA has funding to send one additional delegate to that convention in addition to the President.
EPEA will host these site based elections as well as our election for President for the 2019-20 school year in late February. Look for information from your site VP.
FYI - I have shared my interest in continuing to serve as EPEA President to Allen.
EPEA MEMBER RETIREMENT WORKSHOP
EPEA and ED MN have hosted this workshop annually for many years. It's been well received, requested, and offers really good support for retirement planning. You must register. Spouses and guests welcome. Dinner, prizes, free, ... what more do I need to say.
Updated EPEA spirit wear is available now. You must order by February 6. All members will receive a $10 credit on the site for items ordered. Members can access one $10 ordering discount. The options are shown below. Be sure that before you click on "PLACE ORDER" that you allow POPUPs. If you don't, it may appear as you placed an order but it will not go through. The ordering site is securely processed. Your CC info is encrypted and protected.
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NEGOTIATION TEAM SELECTED
We're attending the bargaining conference this Friday and Saturday in Bloomington.
You'll be hearing from us and your reps soon.
COME TO YOUR NEXT BUILDING MEETING TO GET YOUR EPEA UNION FITNESS PUNCH CARD
Professional Development
There is also a Personalized Learning On Demand Schoology Course that offers content on Digital Integration, Rigor, AVID and many other resources.
On Demand Professional Learning: CODE: D53WJ-H9K6K
Private EPEA Email
EPEA now has an email you can use when you are concerned about privacy. For most all communications please continue to use my school email.
When you have a question about privacy and want to be sure your communication cannot be retrieved, use a personal device that is not on district wifi and send your message to epea.epea@gmail.com. Note: I am the only person reading email on that account.
Feedback?
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Please contact me or any rep.
Your Reps
Allen Lundberg, Vice President
Adam Cooke, Treasurer
Cheryl Heaney, Secretary
Email: tom_baker@edenpr.org
Website: http://cedar-wmu.edenpr.org/epea
Phone: 952-975-7117
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/epeateachers
Twitter: @epea_teachers