March is going to be an exciting month, so I hope you are ready! The first weekend in March, OSEA members from across the state will gather to discuss important issues with state legislators for Legislative Education Day.

That will roll right into Classified Employees Appreciation Week. What an amazing group of employees! We are right at the heart of serving our students and community, ensuring their safety, well-being, and quality education. Take minute to show your fellow classified employees some appreciation! Then, gear up for our Classified Employee Appreciation event! There are some details below-- you won't want to miss it!

We also have chapter elections coming up. All chapter members will be able to vote for next year's executive board, which includes the chapter officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) as well as one representative for each of the classification areas (Custodial/Maintenance, Nutrition Services, Clerical/Technical, Transportation, and Instructional Support.) Members will also be voting on delegates to attend the OSEA conference. The selected delegates will vote on important OSEA issues on behalf of the chapter. Start thinking of who you would like to nominate anyone for a position on the chapter executive board or as a conference delegate.

We look forward to seeing you at our Classified Employee Appreciation Event!

Thank you again, for all that you do!

Kristen Croft

OSEA Beaverton Ch 48 President

What a great day, over 5,000 educators met at the steps of the Capital building, to hear from some really great people from all over our wonderful State.

We heard from farm workers, a first generation college student, a teacher from Portland public & some leaders from the OEA & all around.

What a great day! Saw many BEA, OSEA & BSD District friends, as well as friends from all our neighboring districts. What a sea of beautiful red!

OSEA members from across the state will be attending OSEA’s Legislative Education Day (LED) 2019 on March 3-4 at the state Capitol. LED is an eye-opening experience that empowers members to learn about the legislative process and educate elected officials about the hard work they do inside and outside the classroom.

Kristen Croft, Dianna Hess, Cheri Arthur and Lawrence Rajotte will be attending for Chapter 48 and will update us in next months newsletter as to how it went.

OSEA’s Kathy Melzer Mini-Grant program awards $400 to three OSEA members in each of the seven zones to be used for professional development, such as inservice training, workshops or seminars.

Our Zone 1 winners are:

Amanda Bennett Beaverton #48

Maria Mendoza Barragan NWRESD #101

Michelle Gutierrez Clatsop Community College #154

Congratulations to all the winners state wide but especially one of our own, Amanda Bennett for being selected as a Mini-grant winner.

Each OSEA chapter can elect members as delegates to the annual Conference where, over the course of three days June 27th-June 29th at the Red Lion on the River in Portland, they will vote on

resolutions,

approve our annual budget,

elect state officers and zone directors,

as well as ensure the mission and goals of the union reflect the interests of our members.

If you would like to attend- attend the March or April Chapter meeting to be nominated from the floor or email the Nominations Chair - and submit your name.

We will showcase at least one benefit monthly that can save you and your family money,

for being a member of OSEA 48 /AFT 6732.

Check them out below or click on the Benefit Button to view to all.

For High School seniors and undergraduate students of OSEA Chapter 48 members

Student Scholarship

Deadline: April 4, 2019

Click here to download the application

Applicants must be a child or grandchild of and OSEA Chapter 48 member

For OSEA Chapter 48 members

Deadline: April 4, 2019

Click here to download the application or use the button below.

MEMBER ASSISTANCE FUND

The Member Assistance Fund is a program within OSEA that provides emergency assistance to members in need due to death, serious illness, injury or disaster.

To apply, print the form, fill it out, have it signed by a chapter officer and scanned by them to the OSEA State Office.

MEMBER ASSISTANCE FUND

The Member Assistance Fund is a program within our OSEA Chapter that provides emergency assistance to our members in need due to death, serious illness, injury or disaster.

To apply, print the form, fill it out, have it signed by a chapter officer and scanned by them to Dianna Hess

We have been able to help 6 members so far this year.

Print, Complete and Send this by inter-department mail to Dianna Hess @ SPED office

President - Kristen Croft

Vice President - Dianna Hess

Treasurer - Kyrsti Sackman

Secretary - Dan Horn

Custodial/Maintenance Rep - Lynette Stone

Instructional Rep- Charlene Compton

Nutrition Services Rep - Kim Kennedy

Transportation Rep - Martin Slater

Website: http://48.osea.aft.org
Location: Beaverton
Phone: 503-356-3931
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSEABeavertonChapter48/