NDEA’s Action ’09 entitled “Summer Fun & Learning” is scheduled for Aug. 4-6 at Bismarck’s Ramkota Hotel.
Sessions include: Every Education Decision is A Political Decision (Government Relations Training); They did WHAT? (Grievance Training); No one told me I had to do this! (Training for Local Officers); No one wants to do anything! (Recruiting and Mobilizing Members).
Wednesday night will include a picnic at Sertoma Park. NDEA will pay for half a double room at the beautiful Ramkota Hotel located across the street from Kirkwood Mall.
The Emerging Leaders Conference, which is by invitation only, is set for Aug. 3-4. Those attending Emerging Leaders may also attend Action ’09.
Emerging Leaders Conference Set
NDEA's 2009 Emerging Leaders' Conference will be Aug. 3-4, 2009 at the Bismarck Ramkota Inn.
The Conference is targeted for members early in their careers and/or beginning to become involved in the Association.
Local presidents may nominate members to attend the Conference.
Nominations should be submitted to leann.nelson@ndea.org.
2009 Election Finalized
In the Southeast Region David Paulson of West Fargo won the runoff election against Sherry Warner-Seefeld of Fargo.
NDEA President Dakota Draper of Fargo and Vice President Mark Berntson of West Fargo were both reelected to office.
Duane Ell of Mandan is the new Education Support Professional on the NDEA Board of Directors, a position presently held by Audrey Haskell of Grand Forks.
In the Northwest Region Rob Anderson was reelected to a second term of office.
In the Southwest Region Linda Maize of Beulah was reelected for a second term.
In the Southeast Region Karen Askerooth of Valley City was elected to fill an unexpired term held by Sarah Lerud of Valley City.
Gloria Lokken of Minot is the new NDEA Retired President, Nancy Peterson of West Fargo is the new Vice President, and Konnie Wrightman of Bismarck is Secretary. Elected as NEA Retired Advisors are Bill Hrdlicka and Larry Nagel.
Delegates elected to the NEA Representative Assembly in San Diego, CA this summer are: Cory Davidson of Bismarck, Joan Baltezore and Gale Haug of West Fargo, Jacqueline Prellwitz of Garrison, Duane Ell of Mandan, and Bob Stefonowicz of McClusky.
Avoiding Classroom Burnout & Coping with Stress in the Classroom
Don't procrastinate about things you have to do. Having something "hanging over you" can cause more tension than the project is worth.
Don't feel you have to do everything. You can't and you won't. So why worry about it?
Keep a "things to do" list. Review it daily and do at least one or two things. When you cross something off the list, you will have a sense of accomplishment.
NDEA Disaster Relief Fund Available
"Working together, the NDEA and the NDEA Foundation maintain disaster relief funds designed to assist members who suffer losses to personal educational property," said NDEA President Dakota Draper.
For the purposes of this fund, the covered personal property includes, but is not limited to, teaching supplies, books, electronic equipment, tools, uniforms, etc. These losses may be the result of disasters such as tornadoes, floods (which have recently covered the state of North Dakota) or fire. The losses must not be covered by insurance, but may include any deductibles paid by the member. Applications will be submitted to the NDEA Disaster Relief Committee, 410 East Thayer Avenue, Bismarck ND 58501-4049.
The committee, comprised of the Association President or designee, the Foundation President or designee and the Executive Director or designee, will review applications and make determinations as to the amount covered by any awards. In the event of a disaster effecting more than one member, the awards will be considered in the order they are received and the funds may be prorated to the members applying.
