In this issue:

Spotlight on Concetta Hurley Join Fellow Laborers in a Labor Walk for NYSUT-Endorsed Candidates You Can Take Action Today! October is Fair Trade Month HCT Pink Out NYSUT Disaster Relief and Scholarship Fund  General Membership Meeting Special Guest Speaker Birthday Wishes

Last summer, High School English teacher Concetta Hurley began working for Hamptons - based Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue to repay the organization for Bodie. Hurley adopted the yellow Lab mix after nine years of living without a family pet. She said this amazing pooch brought her family so much love and joy, she had to give something back. So she became a foster and opened her house to dogs looking for their forever home.

Gimme Shelter places dogs in foster care while awaiting adoption. It says this helps staff match potential owners with the correct animal based on temperament and energy level. Gimme Shelter brings animals from high kill shelters all over the country to New York for placement in loving homes.

 

Hurley has fostered a total of six dogs, caring for them from pick-up to adoption anywhere from one to five weeks. She has assisted in the adoption of six additional dogs over various weekend stays. The hardest part, according to Hurley, is surrendering the dog after he or she has been adopted. She reminds her kids that they do this to help bring joy to other families and that the rigorous adoption process ensures the animal will be happy in its new home.

 

Hurley says this fostering experience holds many lessons for her kids. "Some of their stories are so sad; it's rewarding helping an innocent animal. I also like the fact that it teaches my children compassion, responsibility, and kindness. What better way to model that?"

 

Gimme Shelter is always looking for foster families with a little time, compassion, and a fenced-in yard. Hurley says that fostering a pet not only helps the one in your home, but makes room in the shelter for another to be saved.  If you're interested in becoming a foster or donating to Gimme Shelter, visit their website.

Additional Upcoming Labor Walks

*denotes Hicksville Senate Districts

Phillips trashing teacher's union and public schools

On Friday, October 19th, 2018, the HCT will once again mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month with our annual "Pink Out"!  

We ask all HCT members wear pink on October 19th and to consider making a donation to NYSUT's efforts by clicking HERE  .  You may also wish to make a cash donation or check made payable to American Cancer Society, which may be given to your building representative.  Donors will receive an HCT Pink Out magnet, while supplies last.  If you donate directly through the NYSUT site, present a receipt (hard copy, show proof of email confirmation) to your building representative for your magnet.

In addition please consider marching in the annual walk at Jones Beach  to raise awareness to help combat this disease that is so prevalent here on Long Island. Nassau's Walk will take place at Jones Beach, Field #5 and on-site registration will beginning at 7:30 A.M. Look for NYSUT Nassau's tent for registration and to walk with fellow NYSUT members.

HCT General Membership

Thursday, October 18th, 2018

Hicksville High School's Kristoff (Little) Theater

There will be three start times: 

2:45 P.M. for secondary buildings

3:30  P.M. for early elementary

4:15  P.M. for late elementary

Special Guest

Liuba Grechen Shirley

Candidate for NY's 2nd Congressional District!! 

Come out and show your Hicksville spirit at

Homecoming on October 13th! 

Join your fellow HCT colleagues at Homecoming and assist at the HCT booth.  Come for the entire time, or pick a half hour shift between the hours of  10 A.M. and 1 P.M.

Email or call (516 937-1288) the HCT office to sign up.

Happy Birthday to HCT Members who are celebrating birthdays in October!