RCEA Member Meeting September 10, 2019

The RCEA held a member meeting on September 10, 2019 at the UniServ Office in Harrisonburg. At the meeting several topics were discussed including how to increase membership. One idea was to look into sponsoring a breakfast or lunch for the new teacher orientation. We also discussed how the "other" group (Virginia Professional Educators) was able to put their information into teacher mailboxes. Nancy Basset, RCEA President, contacted Dr. Oskar Scheikl,  school superintendent, and asked if the RCEA could have permission to distribute our information as well. We received permission!! So, be ready to see packets of RCEA/VEA/NEA information showing up in mailboxes!

Also discussed were upcoming VEA Events. So, mark your calendars with the following dates:

VEA Pre-Legislative Workshop and Dinner: Wednesday, October 23, at the Verona United Methodist Church beginning at 5:00pm. Names of those attending were due September 20th. 

American Education Week: November 18-22, 2019. There was discussion on what gifts to get for members this year.

VEA Lobby Day: January 2020. Those attending the VEA Pre-Legislative Workshop will receive the date. Anyone going will need to make an appointment with their local Delegate and/or Senator in Richmond.

VEA Convention: The Convention will be in Hampton, Virginia this year. The local associations can send 1 delegate for every 33 members.

Next Member Meeting: November 12 at 4:00pm at the UniServ Office in Harrisonburg.