AR Meeting Notes: February 9, 2010

• March 4 Schools. This year, instead of rallying at the capitol, AEA is asking
local unions to show their support for schools in their own communities. CEA
will be renting the large ramada outside Tumbleweed Recreation Center on
March 4th from 4-6 p.m., and we are inviting any parents, teachers, students,
and friends to attend. This will be our opportunity to get the word out
about what is happening with budget cuts and the effects on our
schools and classrooms. We are asking every teacher to wear a black
shirt that day. CEA has purchased 100 black March 4 Schools shirts,
and the first 50 women/50 men to show up at the event will receive
them for free! This is an opportunity to get people asking questions
and opening up conversations about what is happening to our
schools. We are trying to make this a huge showing where we can
show our support for schools.

• California Casualty representative Shelby Lister visited us. California Casualty

provides free quotes for members, and many people have reported great
discounts.

• AEA Vice-President candidate Joe Thomas visited us to present his ideas and
ask for support and your vote. Visit stronglocals.org or email him at
joethomas@nobl.net for more information.

• CEA Campaign for signatures to put Jay Tibshraeny on the ballot for mayor. If
you are interested in collecting signatures this weekend, email Mike Goorsky.

• Elections will be held electronically the week of March 1st-8th through the
voting site.

• We are now down to only 4 campuses without ARs. Thank you to those who
have stepped up to help!

• As of today, 1635 people have responded to the survey to gather information

for Super Q.  THANK YOU for voicing your opinions!!

• Bowling Event: February 19th at Brunswick Zone XL in Gilbert. If you come,

CEA will pay for your first 2 hours of bowling and first round of munchies! If
you bring a non-member, CEA will pay for them too. If you bring a CUSD
teacher who is a non-member, you will have your name entered into a raffle
to win $100. Please RSVP to Rose Devine by Feb. 16.

• AR Raffle for February. For every activity you do you will be entered into an
additional raffle to thank you for going above and beyond to build our
membership. Here are the activities you can choose from:
 1. Hold a ten minute meeting and bring the sign in sheet to our next AR
meeting.

2. Attend the LOVE Rally at the Capitol.

3. Bring a potential new member to our CEA Bowling Social.

4. Sign up a new member. Bring their membership application form to our

next AR meeting.

• Spring membership begins April 1st. Interested people can contact any AR,
Executive Board member, or download an application online at our website
www.chandlerea.org.

• Grant opportunities available at www.arizonaea.org/foundation.php . The

deadline is this Friday, February 12th.

• Career Ladder update. We must have 51% participation in order to maintain

career ladder. On Nov. 24, 2009, the state budget was passed and it stated
for the 2010-2011 school year that NO NEW CAREER LADDER PARTICIPANTS
WILL BE ALLOWED TO JOIN. Student Achievement plan readers are needed
for HLIR or stipend. If interested, contact Kathy Maifield. Must be a level 4
for three years to read. Make sure you follow the handbook and submit your
plans on time by the appropriate due dates. Only turn in 2 copies of your
plan NOT 3. Make sure you are turning in your HLIR hours monthly to ensure
proper credit.
• Education Coalition will be meeting on February 23rd at the district office from
6-8 p.m. RSVP if planning on attending.