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The Connection
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-496-2440
800-472-5582
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November 5, 2021
MEMBERSHIP EDITION, Vol. 6, #3
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Hello friends,
Recertification elections are in full swing and so many locals have creative plans to get out the vote! From morning coffee in the lounge to classroom visits, building reps are hard at work turning out the Union Yes vote! Don't forget to check in at the halfway point on Friday, November 12 to see how many votes have been cast in your election.
Recertification elections are the one time everyone in the year gets tangible data on union support in the district. A positive recertification result (think high 70%'s) sends a message of strength. It creates the foundation of respect that good relationships are built on. If you need help turning out the vote, reach out to your director for some ideas!
Next week Tuesday, November 10, our Region 3 Roundtable session will be on planning for school board elections. We'll discuss how to recruit candidates, building our list for turning out the vote and what the Region can help your local with in regard to building a successful campaign for pro-public education candidates! Register for this important conversation here.
Kristin Lytie
Regional Director
WEAC Region 3
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You have an opportunity to keep members in the loop AND respect their time by holding 10-minute meetings! It's also a great time to get feedback from people in the building.
Get out there and BE VISIBLE!
How can we have 10-minute meetings during the pandemic? Now is probably the BEST time to reach out to your members! Facebook live, Google hangouts, Zoom...
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The November 10-Minute Meeting topic:
Winning Your Recertification Election
Some important things to remember:
- Your district emails can only be used to encourage people to vote. "Vote Yes" messages must be sent to personal emails.
- Not voting counts as a "No" vote.
- Urge people to use the online option-it works more effectively than the call-in option.
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What's your plan to get out the vote? Are you texting? Using Facebook? Your director can help you get the resources you need to win at region3@weac.org!
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Voting began at noon on Tuesday, November 2
and ends at noon on Monday, November 22
As a reminder, recertification with the WERC requires 51% or more of ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS to vote “YES” in favor of being represented by the Local Association & WEAC Region 3. All those who don't vote are counted as “NO” votes. Therefore, encourage ALL of your co-workers to vote "YES."
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WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS IN OCTOBER
39!
We're stronger
every day!
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American Education Week is November 15-19. Each day of the week has its own theme to honor the professionals who work in public schools, from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others.
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Here's How to Get Started!
1) How Locals can be involved in school board elections will be the topic of the next Region 3 Roundtable on Wednesday, November 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register here..
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No group has more impact on your daily work as public educators than your elected school board. The role school board members have in our schools is gaining widespread attention as political rhetoric ramps up around masks, vaccinations and school curriculum.
Despite Region 3 and the Region 3 PAC encouraging locals to be active in their district's elections, only a handful of locals routinely recruit, screen, and recommend candidates for school board.
There will be a lot at stake for our students and our profession, so make your plans for your local to be involved in the April 2022 school board elections.
Important School Board Election Dates:
- Candidates Can Begin Circulating Papers: December 1
- Deadline for Candidates to File Papers: January 4
- Primary Election: Tuesday, February 15
- General Election: Tuesday, April 5
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Winter Gala: Sunday, December 5th, 4:30-8pm
The Brown County Dems are planning a winter gala! This is their first major fundraising event in almost two years. They have combined their annual Steak Fry and Holiday Party into one grand event during the Packer bye week, and they're inviting Wisconsin Democratic leaders to share their vision for 2022 and beyond. The event will take place in-person at the Radisson in Green Bay. Please come with all your vaccinations up to date.
The WEAC Region 3 Board of Directors has approved the purchase of a table at this event. Please let the Region 3 office know if you'd like to attend. We have 6 seats left!
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To encourage outreach to potential members across Region 3, we are launching the Count Me In Program! The goal of this program is three-pronged: to get out the vote for recertification elections (if applicable), recruit more members into our Union, and educate potential members on the benefits of joining their Local Education Association.
Step 1: Sign-up as a participant here.
Step 2: Review the conversation report form here.
Step 3: Begin scheduling 1-on-1 conversations with potential members. You will need to ask potential members for their contact info, encourage them to vote in a recertification election (if applicable), and ask them to join your Local Education Association! If you are unsure of where to start, Region 3 can provide any needed training and help you identify potential members.
Step 4: Record your 1-on-1 conversations using the report form. Be sure to complete the form in its entirety.
Once you complete and report 5 conversations with potential members, you will be entered to win a trip to the March 25-27 Labor Notes Conference in Chicago. Lodging, meals, and travel will be covered.
The winner can choose 1 additional WEAC Region 3 member to bring along for the trip.
Learn more about Labor Notes here!
The winner will be chosen at the end of the Program on December 1st. Participants can earn additional entries by having additional conversations. Each reported conversation beyond the required 5 will result in 1 additional entry!
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The next Rural Locals United video meeting will be 7-8 p.m. November 9. Join rural school leaders from across Wisconsin to keep our rural schools strong and be sure all students have the best teachers and resources. REGISTER NOW
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Next Region 3/GBEA National Board Support Session - November 18
WEAC, Region 3 and GBEA have organized ongoing monthly National Board Support for the 2021-2022 cycle. Sessions will be held in person at the WEAC Region 3 office but with a virtual option and facilitated by Sarah Johnston (Marinette) and Ellie Hinz-Radue (Green Bay).
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On Wednesday, December 1, be sure to register for Pear Deck to Engage Learners. This session will discuss how to use Pear Deck to transform your PowerPoint and Google Slides into interactive presentations. Assess student understanding in real time or at their own pace by inserting questions and practice activities directly into your lesson plan.
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Building a Balanced Life
You take care of others. Learn how your union can take care of you in our Educator Wellness course.
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Live Webinars Scheduled for November/December 2021
ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit their webinar page to learn more. Here is what others have said about their webinars:
- My participation in the webinar was a first for me, and I just want to compliment you on how easy it was to connect, follow along, and provide questions or requests. Excellent job!"
- "Thanks for having these valuable webinars. The professional but conversational style helped me to understand the presentation as easily as an "in office" meeting. Really appreciate that the presenter fully understands the subject. Wonderful job."
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Change of email, mailing address, phone number, or banking info?
If you have recently moved, gotten a new phone number or email address, changed schools or banking information, please contact Region 3 staff assistant Debbie Armitage or Sue Clauss. They will be able to make any changes to your records. This information helps us ensure that we are able to stay connected with you.
They can both be reached by phone at 920-496-2440.
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This is an 11.0101(10)(b)(1) communication with WEAC members |
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WEAC Region 3
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54303.
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