Women's History Month Starts Here

A common practice throughout history has been to overlook, marginalize or distort the role played by women and too many names have been forgotten, lost to the ages despite their importance.

Upcoming Trips - Springtime Is In The Air

Spring is just a few weeks away.  Now is the time to make plans to enjoy the good weather:  Seating for all events is limited.  First come/first served basis.

A Day at Foxwoods Casino - Saturday April 7
For $18/person you will receive a $10 meal voucher, a $15 Slot Bet, plus a bus ride from Cromwell to the casino - a good bet indeed.
Foxwoods Flyer

Boston MA/Quincy Market Do Your Own Thing - Saturday May 12
For $27/person you can ride in comfort to Boston from either Cromwell or Vernon.  Enjoy the Springtime weather in Boston.
Boston/Quincy Market Flyer

NY Yankees vs. Houston Astros - Tuesday May 29
For $49/person you will receive game tickets and a bus ride to and from Yankee Stadium.  Enjoy a Springtime evening watching these American League rivals take the field in what could a preview of post-season play.
NY Yankees vs. Houston Astros Flyer

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WHAT'S NEW: Calendar for Election of Delegates 2018 American Federation of Teachers Convention

The 85th convention of the American Federation of Teachers will be held July 13-16, 2018 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA.  Please click the following Web link for DFT election of delegate deadlines:

http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2018-03/2018_delegate_election___calendar____2.pdf

The biennial AFT convention is the most important policymaking body of the federation. The vitality and democracy of the union depend upon participation in the convention by delegates from all affiliates in good standing. Important resolutions, constitution and bylaws amendments, and the election of the AFT president, secretary-treasurer, executive vice president and 43 vice presidents will be in the hands of the delegates. Each affiliate should take part in the election and in all other important convention business. Plan now to ensure representation from your affiliate.

See more details: https://www.aft.org/convention/call

 

 

 

OSEA Chapter 14 Scholarship

OSEA Chapter 14 offers a scholarship for the children, stepchildren and grandchildren of Oregon School District OSEA members. 

High school senior applicants will be judged on academic success, community service and character.  Senior is not restricted to attend Oregon City High School.  This is NOT a need-based scholarship.  The student will be notified if they are the winner and the funds will be forwarded to the school of their choice.  The winner(s) will be required to attend a future meeting of the association.

This is a $500 scholarship.

HFT, Local 6259, Member Communications

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Special Notes in American History -

A black Puerto Rican or “Afroborinqueno” is credited with amassing the collections which formed the core of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division of the NY Public Library.

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