CHAPTER REMINDER

From Karen Ayala, Chapter 327 President:

Good Morning:

Just a note to remind you to join us for the April Chapter meeting tomorrow at 3:00 PM at MCOE in the Tech lab.  The agenda is in the last post.
Also, if you have any interesting stories you would like to share, good, bad or indifferent regarding your time at MCOE, you can email them to me.  You can choose to leave your name with it or choose unknown.
I thought it would be fun to put together a collection of vignettes.  Just a thought.
Hope to see you tomorrow with some input on a future president of our chapter.
Thank you for your continued support.

CHAPTER MEETING-PLEASE COME 4-20

From Karen Ayala, Chapter 327 President:

Good Morning Everyone:

Please find attached the Chapter 327 agenda for April 20^th which has pertinent information on it for everyone.

Hope you will join your Executive Board and get updated information on what is happening. Also, please bring your questions and/or concerns to the meeting on things you may wish to discuss at our June meeting.

Lastly, the board is looking for someone to run for President of our Chapter 327 at the end of this year for next year. I will most likely not be running. However, if a new person is elected in December for the 2017-18 year, I will be able to show them what is needed and what obligations they would have as President. Since our contract has already been negotiated through 2018 there is nothing really to do for negotiations. We are in maintenance mode which is really nice for a change. I do have one person possibly interested in running for President but this is not an absolute. We need someone who is looking for the same things we all strive for and that is a peaceful and equitable work place. This begins with YOU! Please email me directly if you are interested.  Also, if no one decides to run and we are left without a President or full Executive Board, our chapter will be handled by San Rafael District’s union and not ours. This would be a catastrophe for our local as we would lose control over what we have worked very hard to have.
Please do not let this happen.

Again, PLEASE come to our meeting Wednesday, April 20^th from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.

Thank you everyone for your continued support.

Chapter Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

3:00-4:00 pm

Tech Lab Light snacks provided

• Approval of agenda
• Secretary’s report
• Treasurer’s report
• Chapter business
• June Year End CSEA Celebration at Hopmonk Tavern
• June 8 2016 from 4:00-6:00pm-RSVP a must
•  Laptop purchase for CSEA use-Alex to discuss
•  MCOE end of year Celebration Reminder June 2, 2016
•  Professional Development deadline May 15, 2016
• Good of the Order
• Adjournment

Chapter Meeting Minutes-Updates

From Karen Ayala, Chapter 327 President:

Good Day Everyone:

Please find attached the minutes to the Chapter meeting on 2/24/16. Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thank you to the Executive Board for their continuing support and personal volunteer time used to make things better for our chapter members. There is much work involved behind the scenes and recognition is always welcomed. Our meeting was, as usual, informative and lots of fun.  Please join us whenever possible. Support is always welcomed too. 

 

At 3:05 pm, President Karen Ayala opened the meeting.  Present were: Karen Ayala, Terri Nadell, Nancy Duns, Alex Young, Debbie Aviron, Luz Lopez, Erika Greene, Laura Keaton, Araceli Castaneda, Al Merino, Liliana Nazarian, Donna Prieto, Catherine Brady

 

Hand-outs:

 

·         Minutes of December 9, 2015 Chapter Meeting

·         Treasurer’s report

·         Chapter Meeting Agenda

 

Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved by Laura Keaton, seconded by Nancy Duns with no changes.

 

Secretary’s Report: The December 9, 2015 Chapter minutes were approved by Terri Nadell, seconded by Nancy Duns, with no changes.

 

Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was approved by Alex Young, seconded by Laura Keaton with no changes.

 

Request for Approval of Laptop Purchase for CSEA Chapter Use: The purchase of a laptop for Executive Board and Webmaster Union use was approved.  The laptop will be used at the Chapter and Executive Board meetings, minutes, agenda and other note taking requirements and to update the Blog created for our Chapter by Alex Young, Webmaster.

 

New CSEA Chapter Blog: Alex created and presented the new CSEA Chapter Blog. Karen will provide the link to the Blog in future chapter communications.  We will be posting Chapter meeting schedules and agenda’s. Also flyers pertaining to upcoming conferences and trainings.

 

Increasing Para-educators Conference Budget: Liliana provided the estimated cost for both Araceli and her to go to the Para-educator Conference in April 2016, of about $1300.00. Our current budget is $700.00 to cover the total cost we will need to add $800.00 to the budget. This will bring the budget to $1500.00 to cover all costs. Liliana and Araceli will discuss their experience at the conference during their professional development meeting which was requested by Janelle Campbell, Director of Special Education. Mary Jane Burke approved paying for their registration costs as she has in the past through MCOE funds.

 

Year End Celebration at Hopmonk Tavern: The celebration will be June 8, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00pm. We will be including two items from the appetizer menu or one item from the regular menu not to exceed $15.00 per person. As usual, no alcohol can be paid for by the union. RSVP’s will be required for the purpose of letting the restaurant set-up and prepare. This is greatly appreciated by all.

 

Union Steward Training Attended by one of our Para-educators: Two of our staff has shown interest in the Union Steward trainings.  Charlene Marie and Claudine Hathaway both attended. Our understanding is that Claudine is on her way to the second portion of the training.  This gives the opportunity for ease on any one person doing everything. So thank you!

 

Good of the Order: Karen thanked Alex for picking up the food and the great job of creating the online Blog which took lots of personal time and thought.  Karen also thanked Liliana and Araceli for attending the Para-educator Conference this year in April.  Donna requested information regarding the use of break or PN to attend CSEA meetings.  We had 2 new hires attend the meeting and a first time attendance of another member.

 

Adjournment was at 3:50 pm

CHAPTER MEETING 2-24-16 3-4PM

From Karen Ayala, Chapter 327 President:

Good Morning Members:

Please attend our Chapter meeting on 2/24 from 3-4PM.  See attached agenda.  Thanks much.

Chapter Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

3:00-4:00 pm

Marin Room

Light Appetizers Served – Please join us!

Approval of agenda

Secretary’s report

Treasurer’s report

Chapter business

·         Increasing Para-educators Conference Budget to $1000.00

·         Request for approval of laptop purchase for CSEA Chapter use

·         New CSEA Chapter Blog

·         Year End Celebration at Hopmonk Tavern

·         Union Steward Training attended by one of our Para-educators

                 Good of the Order

Adjournment

CSEA District B February 2016 Retiree Newsletter

From Nancy Malcolm, Area B Communications Committee Member:

Greetings,

Here's District B February 2016 Retiree Newsletter.  Please feel free to share.  Have a great evening.

Click here to view.

CSEA Area B February 2016 Newsletter

From Nancy Malcolm, Marin Council 5013 President:

Greetings everyone,

I hope 2016 is shaping up to be a great year for you.

Attached is the Area B February 2016 Newsletter. Enjoy. Please share with and forward to your chapter members. I’ve sent this newsletter to chapter presidents, public relations/communication officers, and regional representatives.

Remember to send me your chapter newsletters and items of interest so I can post them on the Area B website!

Have a great day!

Click here to view.

2016 Chapter Meeting Schedule - Revised

 2016 CSEA CHAPTER

MEETING SCHEDULE

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Marin Room

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Tech Center

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Year End Party-Hopmonk Tavern

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Marin Room

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Marin Room

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Marin Room 3:00-3:30pm

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Holiday Party- Hopmonk