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IMPORTANT DATES:

• June 30, 2023-Registration closes for ECOEA Local Leaders Training (may close earlier if capacity is reached, don't delay!)
• July 3-6, 2023-NEA Representative Assembly-Orlando
• July 10, 2023-Last day to register to vote for the August Special Election
• July 12, 2023-ECOEA Local Leaders Training, RG Drage CTC
• July 18, 2023-ECOEA Summer PD Session 1 , Zoom, 9:00AM-11:00 AM
• July 25, 2023-ECOEA Summer PD Session 2, Zoom, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
• August 8, 2023-SPECIAL ELECTION-VOTE NO on Issue 1
• September 30, 2023-OEA Public Education Matters SOLIDARITY EVENT, Columbus

ECOEA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE



I hope your summer is off to a good start and you are able to take a break and find ways to recharge.

As you will read in this newsletter the work of the Association does not take a break in the summer. We woud love to have you join us at our Professional Development sessions this summer. It is an easy way to earn some PD hours!

This summer there is a statewide special election on August 8. Issue 1 is a critical issue affecting all members. Special interest groups have funded this campaign to try to take away our rights and end majority rule in Ohio. They are counting on a low voter turnout to eliminate our freedom to make decisions. Set a reminder to vote on August 8 or Request an Absentee Ballot today.

It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the ECOEA president for the last seven years. I have been able to work with many amazing leaders throughout ECOEA. We have dedicated educators who are willing to show up and do the work of our District. ECOEA is lucky to have Val Heban as our Business Manager. She does so much work behind the scenes advocating for ECOEA and our members. Thank you to Julie Holderbaum, Minerval Local, for serving as our Vice President. I appreciate her efforts chairing our Program and Finance Committees. I look forward to continuing to be involved in ECOEA and know that Juliann Doerschuck, Canton Professional EA, Heather Zuniga Malvern EA, and Kelli Repphun, Jackson Memorial EA, will continue serve the members of ECOEA in their new leadership positions for the 2023-2024 year.

In solidarity,

Julie Nelson

ECOEA President

ECOEA SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EARN UP TO FOUR HOURS PD ON ZOOM FROM ECOEA!

Join us on Zoom for two great sessions appropriate for any educator! Professional Development certificate for two house per session will be provided. No charge to attend, door prizes, meaningful topics. Register today for one or both sessions!

BRING YOUR 2023 LEADERSHIP TEAM

REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 30!

OPEN TO LOCAL OFFICERS AND BUILDING REPS!

We have a day planned just for you! Bring your local leadership team to RG Drage Career Tech Center on Wednesday, July 12, for a full day of learning and organizing. The day includes the OEA Treasurers' Training Workshop, Building Rep & Grievance Training, President and officer training, Internet Security, Local Assessment Tool support and much more! OEA Officers will be present for a Roundtable Luncheon to meet with you and hear your concerns. Breakfast and lunch provided as well as a PD hours certificate. Deadline to register is June 30 OR when capacity is reached. Don't delay, register at the button below today!

Thirteen members from ECOEA wrapped up the OEA Summer Academy June 21-23, at the Doubletree Worthington. The opening keynote speaker was actress Tonea Stewart with an uplifitng message. Distric Leaders held a Poker Run activity to benefit The Ohio Fund. Members chose their session agenda based on their interests. The Academy wrapped up with OEA President Scott DiMauro in conversation with Dr. Jim Mahoney, author, teacher and storyteller, who captivated the audience with his humor and stories. Attendees earned PD credit for their time at the Academy. Just announced during OEA Summer Academy, OEA members can earn up to 9 graduate credit hours per year from Ursuline College for just $200, online through Vesi. Read more at the following link:

Online Continuing Education Courses for Teachers : CEUs, PLUs, Undergraduate, Graduate, Distance Learning for Educators : VESi (virtualeduc.com)

Have you checked out the June-July issue of OhioSchools? See if you can find the following inside:

• East Palestine EA and the challenges they are facing as educators and members of the community
• Elayne Dunlap, OEA-Retired member and former president of Alliance EA, received the Educator Service Award
• East Canton EA teacher Ida Gorman submitted a student cover winner in the Create a Cover contest
• Four ECOEA local treasurers received the Fiscal Fitness Award. Brian Richeson, Plain Local TA; Mary Grunder, MInerva Local EA; Gretta Patrick, North Canton EA; Nicole Hilton, Garaway TA
• ECOEA President Julie Nelson pictured at the OEA Spring Rep Assembly

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YOUR ECOEA LEADERSHIP AND STAFF;

Julie Nelson, North Canton EA, President

Julie Holderbaum, Minerva Local EA, Vice President

Juliann Doerschuk, Canton Professional EA, Recording Secretary, President-Elect

Valerie Heban, OEA-Retired, retired, North Canton EA, Business Manager

Website: ecoea.ohea.us

Email: ecoea@sbcglobal.net

Phone: (330) 499-8587

Office: 129 Easton St. NE, Suite 103, Township, OH 44721