ECOEA September 2023 Newsletter 🏈

The East Central Ohio Education Association is YOUR district. As one of the ten OEA districts, ECOEA represents 8,000 OEA members in Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties. We are the link between your local association and the Ohio Education Association.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE:

September 30-Public Education Matters Celebration-discount tickets to four Ohio Zoos available for this OEA statewide celebration
October 10-Deadline for OEA Delegate elections
October 15-Deadline to report Delegate elections to OEA
October 11, 18, 25-OEA-Retired Fall Conference on Zoom
October 16-Deadline for deposit to attend the Legal Update
October 23-ECOEA Legal Update at Hartville Kitchen
November 1-Deadline for ECOEA Unit Scholarships, ECOEA Public Relations Grants
November 7-VOTE! Election Day
November 18-ECOEA Fall Delegate Briefing, Zoom
December 2-OEA Fall Representative Assembly, Columbus

President's Message

Welcome Back! I hope you had a wonderful and recharging summer and that your year is off to a good start. Although I miss sleeping in and my feet are sore from standing and teaching all day, there is excitement in the air as the year begins. I love opening a new set of pens, writing in my new planner on a fresh page and wearing new clothes.

I would like to welcome new members to ECOEA. As you joined your local, you also became part of ECOEA (East Central Ohio Education Association), OEA (Ohio Education Association) and NEA (National Education Association). ECOEA is one of ten districts in the state and has almost 8,000 members from 63 locals.

Last week, I supported the Youngstown Education Association by visiting with members at one of their picket sites. Please follow their progress by visiting their social media page, Youngstown Teachers Solidarity, and consider wearing Red for Ed, donating to their cause or providing support at their picket sites. Also, please keep our Lake Local EA Family in your thoughts as they deal with the tragedy that struck their district last week. We stand with you, Youngstown and Lake.

Throughout this newsletter are many opportunities for you as a member of ECOEA that showcase where your dues dollars go. From our Legal Update in October at Hartville Kitchen, to a variety of scholarship and grant opportunities, to ONE's Trivia Night, there are opportunities for all to participate in and feel connected within our organization. Our website, ecoea.ohea.us, is always a great resource as well to find opportunities. We look forward to seeing you at ECOEA events throughout the year!

Happy Labor Day!

Juliann Doerschuk

ECOEA President

ECOEA FALL ROUNDTABLE-A LEGAL UPDATE

ECOEA invites you to attend our annual event on Monday, October 23, at the Hartville Kitchen where OEA Attorney Rachel Reicht will present a legal update--current court cases and legislation that affect you in your job. Attendees will earn one hour of Professional Development. This is a great opportunity to network, win door prizes, and enjoy a yummy dinner with other ECOEA members, all at no charge!

Register at the button below. Your $25 deposit needs to reach the ECOEA office no later than October 16, to complete your registration. Your deposit check is returned to you at event check-in. Incomplete reservations (no deposit) will be cancelled, so remember to send in your check as soon as you make your reservation.

ECOEA LEGAL UPDATE REGISTRATION

DAVID AUGUSTA UNIT SCHOLARSHIPS

The David Augusta Unit Scholarship of $500 for continuing education is open to all ECOEA members who are taking classes, workshops, or professional development sessions. The scholarship is by reimbursement by documentation of expense and successful completion of the class. One scholarship of $500 is awarded to a member in each of the three ECOEA voting units. The member is chosen by lottery drawing and the member may not be reimbursed by their local school district for the same class. Apply at the button below before the November 1, 2023, deadline!

DAVID AUGUSTA UNIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

ECOEA PUBLIC RELATIONS GRANTS 2023

Each year ECOEA provides Public Relations Grants of up to $500 to locals in a competitive process for locals that want to enhance the image of their local in their community. Creative applications show their local supporting community events, and proudly assure that the name of their local association is displayed as a supporter. Some past winners have purchased sports banners, supported community holiday events, bought fundraising bricks,and sponsored youth teams. Jackson Classified PA even provided the Easter Bunny and stuffed the eggs for the annual community egg hunt!

In order to apply, locals must have elected and sent delegates to the ECOEA Fall Delegate Briefing and/or Spring Representative Assembly. Apply at the button below by the November 1, deadline for consideration!

ECOEA PUBLIC RELATIONS GRANT APPLICATION

OEA-R Advisory Council Rep to ECOEA

Read Kathleen's September Newsbrief at the button below.

If you are interested in becoming a Retired Delegate to the OEA Representative Assembly, as well as the OEA-R Representative Assembly, use the Declaration of Candidacy at the link below. Please complete and submit by the September 20, deadline in order to be included on the delegate election ballot.

The OEA-Retired Fall Conference will take place on Zoom on three evenings in October and will feature activists from around the state, including our own ECOEA member Ida Gorman from East Canton EA. Register at the button below to attend the sessions of your choice.

KATHLEEN'S OEA-RETIRED NEWSBRIEF

DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY

OEA-RETIRED FALL CONFERENCE

CAVS EDUCATOR DISCOUNT NIGHTS

Join us at the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ohio Educator Appreciation Night on Saturday, October 28^th vs Indiana Pacers and Friday, March 8^th vs Minnesota Timberwolves. Select Educators that purchase tickets for the games on October 28^th and March 8^th will have the opportunity to participate in one of our fan experiences during the pregame. Tickets for both games will be available at the special educator discount rate.

https://cavaliers.group/oea

YOUR ECOEA LEADERSHIP AND STAFF;

Juliann Doerschuk, President. Canton Professional EA

Heather Zuniga, Vice President, Malvern EA

Kelli Repphun, Recording Secretary. Jackson Memorial EA

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

Website: ecoea.ohea.us

Email: ecoea@sbcglobal.net

Phone: (330) 499-8587

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

Per ECOEA Policy 3.6 Access to Financial Reports-the monthly Executive Committee financial report is available to any member upon request.

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