Well here we are in the month of October. The Support Staff has been busy. Members are either calling or sending emails to their building reps or myself on issues of concerns. Keep them coming. This is what we do!
I had the privilege, along with Amanda Jester of CHEA, to attend a DSEA training seminar at the Branch Office located in Newark DE. The seminar focused on the role of the narrative in organizing DSEA membership with special emphasis on the nuts and bolts of the one-on-one conversation. The guest speaker was Michael Gecan, he is the organizer extraordinaire who shared his years of experience and valuable insight with us. His topic was ‘BUILD: Guidelines for Effective Individual Meetings’. Which lead into a discussion on “What Leaders Really Do”. I will say it was fantastic! I had the opportunity to speak with Fredericka Jenner (it didn’t hurt that I sat across from her and picked her brain) on some of the concerns here at the Cape Henlopen District, pertaining to the Support Staff. She promised me that she will stay in touch with the Support Staff. Also I had a very enlighten discussion with Michael Hoffman about the para’s. (I believe Michael once served on the Cape Support Staff years ago). I spoke to various presidents and vice-presidents on issues that they may have, which paralleled the same concerns as us. I had a discussion with Christen, who is one of the lobbyist for DSEA on custodian units and maybe there should be a look into changing the format on this. Overall I believed the time spent with the DSEA personnel was very informative, not only for me, but also the future of the Cape Henlopen Support Staff.
I have some really good news; Deb Paxton has contacted me and said she would like to become the Secretary for the Support Staff. THANK YOU DEB!!!!!!
Also Cindy McMahon at the High School said she would be willing to help Roger as a building rep. THANK YOU CINDY!!!!!
Also look for information on the upcoming ESP dinner on Nov. 20, 2013 at the Hooked Restaurant at the Midway Shopping Center. There will be flyers sent to all the building reps.
Feel free to contact me on any issue that you may have. We have a long road ahead us, but if we all stick together as one body we can achieve our goals.
Reminder that the CHSSA has a web site at http://www.capehenlopenssa.org
Thank you
Tim Eitner
Monday, October 14, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
October 3, 2013 CHSSA Board Meeting @CHHS
Tim welcomed and thanked those in attendance for their continued support.
Those in attendance were: Donna Schirmer (MMS), Jeannie Morris (Shields), Susan Krause (RES), Kathleen Law (RES), Tarra Kennedy (BMS), Sharon Sherwood (Treasurer), Julie Wilson (MES), Tim Eitner (President)
Treasurer's Report: Sharon Sherwood presented the budget and a motion to approve the budget was given by Susan Krause and seconded by Kathleen Law.
Susan Krause and Kathleen Law presented and discussed the bids for the Membership Dinner to be held November 20, 2013. The bids were from Jake's Restaurant, Bethany Blues and Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar.
Joan Williamson had sent an email to the CHSSA representatives on September 26th detailing the bids and Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar was selected for this year's Membership Diner by a large margin. All Building Reps will get a flier to post in their buildings and all RSVPs are due by November 13th. (This date was modified due to the Veterans' Day Holiday to Friday, November 8th.)
If 80-90 RSVPs are received the restaurant will be closed to the membership only. The menu is $20 per person with gratuity included and is as follows:
A 50/50 Raffle will be run at the Dinner. One or two drawings from the pot are yet to be decided. Joan Williamson is to be asked to be in charge of Door Prizes and Susan Krause offered to be one of the greeters at the door to keep a tally of all attendees.
Bus Drivers and Consortium are to be notified of the dinner and all membership issues via Office Mail.
Lisa Ingram is to be contacted in references to New Membership and Current Dues. Mary Beth D'Amico is to be contacted in reference to Membership Shirts.
Kathleen Law offered to sed a Sample Membership Card out to Building Reps to they know how to instruct the new members in the application process.
As of September 9th, 2013 Membership Dues was as follows:
N NEA Dues (D01) PR 110.50
S DSEA Dues (D01) PF 223.00
L LEA Dues (D01) PR 25.00
Total 358.50
The issue of a Membership Recruitment Night was addressed and tabled for further discussion. Ideas included brief talking points presented at the membership dinner focused on the scholarship fund and a possible video.
Upcoming School Board Meetings:
CHSSA Meetings
The next meeting will be at Beacon Middle School on November 7th at 4 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Sharon Sherwood.
Those in attendance were: Donna Schirmer (MMS), Jeannie Morris (Shields), Susan Krause (RES), Kathleen Law (RES), Tarra Kennedy (BMS), Sharon Sherwood (Treasurer), Julie Wilson (MES), Tim Eitner (President)
Treasurer's Report: Sharon Sherwood presented the budget and a motion to approve the budget was given by Susan Krause and seconded by Kathleen Law.
Susan Krause and Kathleen Law presented and discussed the bids for the Membership Dinner to be held November 20, 2013. The bids were from Jake's Restaurant, Bethany Blues and Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar.
Joan Williamson had sent an email to the CHSSA representatives on September 26th detailing the bids and Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar was selected for this year's Membership Diner by a large margin. All Building Reps will get a flier to post in their buildings and all RSVPs are due by November 13th. (This date was modified due to the Veterans' Day Holiday to Friday, November 8th.)
If 80-90 RSVPs are received the restaurant will be closed to the membership only. The menu is $20 per person with gratuity included and is as follows:
Choice of Caesar or House Salad
Steak Au Poivre
Stuffed Flounder
Cavatappi Marinara
Mashed Potatoes
Wild Rice
Green Beans
Non alcoholic beverages
A 50/50 Raffle will be run at the Dinner. One or two drawings from the pot are yet to be decided. Joan Williamson is to be asked to be in charge of Door Prizes and Susan Krause offered to be one of the greeters at the door to keep a tally of all attendees.
Bus Drivers and Consortium are to be notified of the dinner and all membership issues via Office Mail.
Lisa Ingram is to be contacted in references to New Membership and Current Dues. Mary Beth D'Amico is to be contacted in reference to Membership Shirts.
Kathleen Law offered to sed a Sample Membership Card out to Building Reps to they know how to instruct the new members in the application process.
As of September 9th, 2013 Membership Dues was as follows:
N NEA Dues (D01) PR 110.50
S DSEA Dues (D01) PF 223.00
L LEA Dues (D01) PR 25.00
Total 358.50
The issue of a Membership Recruitment Night was addressed and tabled for further discussion. Ideas included brief talking points presented at the membership dinner focused on the scholarship fund and a possible video.
Upcoming School Board Meetings:
- October 24 - BMS - Joan
- November 14 - MMS - Lisa
- December 12 - CHHS - Tim
- January 23 - BMS - Tara
CHSSA Meetings
- November 7 - Beacon
- December 5 - CHHS
- January 9 - Grotto Pizza
- February 6 - CHHS
- March 6 - Beacon
- April 3 - CHHS
- May 1 - Beacon
- June 5 - Grotto Pizza
The next meeting will be at Beacon Middle School on November 7th at 4 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Sharon Sherwood.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013 Contract Ratification!
As some of you may know by now the members ratified the Support Staff Contract on Wednesday September 25, 2013. Then on Thursday September 26, 2013, the School Board gave their approval. On Friday September 27, 2013, Mary Beth and myself signed the contract on behalf of the Support Staff.
While I was with Cathy P. in her office I asked her if she knew how the retro pay would be made. Cathy called Oliver G. on this. Oliver told us that the retro pay would be in the October 18, 2013 paycheck.
I would like again to thank the negotiation committee for their hard work.
Tim
Ps. We are still looking for a Support Staff Secretary
While I was with Cathy P. in her office I asked her if she knew how the retro pay would be made. Cathy called Oliver G. on this. Oliver told us that the retro pay would be in the October 18, 2013 paycheck.
I would like again to thank the negotiation committee for their hard work.
Tim
Ps. We are still looking for a Support Staff Secretary
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