PESPA PRIDE - June 8, 2010
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VOLUME XXIX, Number 8 June 8, 2010
PESPA IS GROWING
We are proud to announce that our membership is quickly approaching 900 members. We have seen a great increase in the PESPA membership over the last three months. Many of you saw PESPA members, PESPA officers and PESPA staff during our week-long information and membership blitz, May 24-28. Our efforts rendered twenty-three (23) new members. We have extended our “3 for FREE” campaign until June 9th. Join now so you don’t miss this wonderful opportunity! Remember, the strength of our organization is in our numbers.. We hope to see PESPA continue to grow through the coming year. Do your part and join now!
EVENING OF OUTREACH A SUCCESS
We want to express our sincere appreciation to you for those who attended the Evening of Outreach on June 1, 2010. The Evening of Outreach event was a tremendous success and served as opportunity for members and potential members to familiarize themselves with PESPA and services and resources provided for members. Community organizations and our member benefits providers provided attendees with literature about the variety of services and support that are available in the community and across the county. We really appreciate SEUI/FPSU and PBA for helping us host this event.
Meet Gladys!
Please take this opportunity to learn a little about your newly elected PESPA Vice-President, Gladys Morgan. Gladys Morgan has been with the school system for almost 30 years. Gladys started in working for Pinellas County Schools in the transportation department. She worked as a bus driver for ten (10) years. Now she works as an ESE Associate at Largo High school where she has been employed for over twenty (20) years. Gladys has been an advocate of unionism throughout her career as a public school employee.
She has been active in PESPA for many years serving as a Board member and Association Representative. Gladys has completed her Certificate of Distinction I and is working to complete the Certificate of Distinction II. Gladys is also currently pursuing her AA degree. She is proud to have been elected Vice President of PESPA and will work diligently to fulfill her new position.
ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE SCHOOL---AUGUST 21ST
Attention all Association Representatives---Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 21, 2010. The PESPA leadership is planning a day full of training, legislative updates, and tips for keeping your members engaged throughout the coming year. You don’t want to miss this!
Want to receive our e-Summer PRIDE? Provide your home e-mail address to our office by calling 727-585-6518 or e-mail robin.haines@floridaea.org.
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER -- PESPA WILL BE WORKING FOR YOU
Have a restful summer! You’ve earned it! This year was a difficult one but, together, we won a major victory on SB 6 as we lived our motto for 2009-10, UNITED WE STAND. If you are not a PESPA member, we need you and you need us! We must stand united for the teaching profession, support professionals and public education. PCTA-PESPA and our affiliate organizations (FEA, NEA and AFT) are the last lines of defense. You can join now and the summer months are free. Complete the form and join today! The PESPA office is open all summer long, Monday – Thursday, 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. We are here for you!