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Interested in being an REA Officer?
The Vice President and Treasurer Officer positions are up for election for a (2) year term beginning July 1, 2023. Anyone interested in running for either of these positions, send Susan Alexander an email expressing your interest by Friday, March 10th. For any contested positions candidates will be given the opportunity to speak at the General Membership Meeting on Monday, March 20th, and also communicate a statment via an REA email notification.
VIVIAN BROWN SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of the Central OEA/NEA Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students is to provide $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in education at an Ohio university or college. This scholarship will be awarded each spring to the child of a Central OEA/NEA member.
Criteria & Eligibility
1. Each applicant must be a child of a member of Central OEA/NEA district.
2. Each applicant must be accepted and enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in education at a degree-awarding university or college.
3. Applications will be received beginning January 1, 2023 and no later than February 28, 2023.
4. Each applicant must include two (2) recommendation letters with the application, with one (1) being from a current professor/teacher.
5. The total amount of the scholarship must be used during the school year immediately following the presentation.
6. Previous recipients of the Central OEA/NEA Vivian Brown Educational Scholarship for College Students are not eligible.
7. To download an application go to: www.centraloeanea.org/documents/VivianBrownscholarship.pdf
Postcard Note Writing Volunteers Needed!
Central is still looking for more volunteers to write a short note letting fellow members know about why election 2020 is important, and what the important dates for the election are, together with how to learn who the OEA recommended candidates will be on their ballot.
To volunteer, simply fill out this short form letting us you are interested in helping out.
Party Dates (4PM – 6PM):
10/3 Panera, 1950 N Bechtle Ave, Springfield
10/10 Hofbräuhaus, Columbus
10/11 Rusty Bucket, 1635 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington
10/24 Panera on Bechtle, Springfield
10/25 Hofbrauhaus, Columbus
10/26 Rusty Bucket, Lane Ave, Upper Arlington
OEA is 175!
Click here to view the video, which was unveiled at OEA’s 175th Anniversary gala earlier this month. Our own Education Advocate, Kim Cooper, is featured.
OEA APPRECIATION EVENT Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
The Columbus Crew is offering educators, their family, and friends a special offer for the following game:
Sunday, July 3, 2022 – Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
50 lucky fans will participate in the pre-match warmup watchers.
Save 30% off the regular price. Discounted tickets starting at $39.
Education Advocacy Opportunity
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We’re excited to announce an opportunity for Central’s most engaged members to become Education Advocate Leaders. First, what’s an Education Advocate Leader? Education Advocate Leaders (EALs) are members! They strengthen their local associations’ legislative and political grassroots capacity year-round by engaging fellow members around legislative and political campaigns. Who can become an Education Advocate Leader? Any active member can become an Education Advocate Leader. It takes no experience – we’ll provide the training, guidance and resources. To become an Education Advocate Leader, simply take 2 minutes to apply online: www.centraloeanea.org/eal. We will provide Education Advocate Leader training virtually on October 6th, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. What will I need to do? Mandatory criteria: • Communicate with your local/colleagues on education issues • Contribute to the OEA Fund • Recruit at least 10 colleagues to receive Central ACE’s emails and send their addresses to russell@jointhefuture.org • Attend an Education Advocate Leader training session • Join the OEA Outreach Circle Central OEA/NEA will provide a $100 stipend, paid in December to each Education Advocate Leader who meets the Mandatory Criteria. Recommended: • Play an active role in local election activities • Attend OEA phone banks or an OEA sponsored canvass • Like and Share Central Social Media Content Education Advocate Leader training topics covered will include: • Communication & Involvement (sign up colleagues to ACE’s list, disseminating info to your local) • How to sign up for the OEA Outreach Circle • How to sign up for and use the Hustle App • Cyber lobbying, and engaging Central, OEA, NEA Social Media • Understanding what the OEA Fund is & is not • Statehouse lobbying • EAL Stipend Criteria • Campaign 2021 Apply NOW to become an Education Advocate Leader: www.centraloeanea.org/eal |
