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DSEA elections 2012 You decide who will govern DSEA Here are the candi- dates running for DSEA treasurer, Exec. Board member, and/or state delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly. Voting opens February 15, 2012. For DSEA Treasurer The treasurer of DSEA is a member of the DSEA Leadership Team. The three-year term begins September 1, 2012. DSEA leadership team (president, vice president, treasurer and NEA Director) positions are limited to two terms. Karen Crouse I am running for the three year term of DSEA Treasurer. I have held this position for four years as I filled a one year unexpired term. Continuing with this leadership team would be a rewarding experi- ence as we continue to strive to make education the best Delaware has to offer while protecting all edu- cation employees and their collec- tive bargaining rights. While other states are struggling with job loss and the loss of bar- gaining rights, we in Delaware are at least having our voices heard and making a difference every day in the education world. Seeing our members rally around potential pay cuts, and the threat of reduced health and pension benefits, has been a rewarding experience. Having served previously on the finance, resolutions, and ESP task force and assisting in various train- ings at DSEA, I want to continue this working relationship with members. Currently I am the chair of our Policy Task Force and we are com- mitted to reviewing our policies to make sure they are in line with our practices. In addition, I want to con- tinue serving the various local and employee groups of this GREAT UNION. I have served on DSO con- tract negotiations, attended several NEA RA's, and participated in numerous DSEA workshops and academies. On the local side of the associa- tion, I have served as president of LFEA and am currently their Vice President, bargained local con- tracts, served as grievance chair and worked on numerous commit- tees to improve the working condi- tions and rights of our employees. Locally I work as a financial sec- retary at Lake Forest High School, serve as a 4-H leader, and a member of Harrington Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary. I live in Harrington with my husband Doug and daughters, Heather and Jennifer. W atch for online voting instructions coming to you by email. All DSEA members for whom we have email addresses will receive an email on or about Feb. 15, 2012 with a link and instructions for voting online. If we do not have your e-mail address, you will receive a paper ballot mailed to your home address. If you do not receive either an e- mail or paper ballot, please contact Judy Anderson, DSEA's business manager, at or by phone at 1-866-734-5834 immediately. For DSEA Exec. Board - Kent County Since there are two vacancies and two candidates, these candidates are automatically elected. Patti Reid I am seeking your vote to con- tinue my seat on the DSEA Executive Board. I have represented all ESPs across Kent County for over six years and wish to continue doing so. I am a very strong advocate and leader for ESPs in the state of Delaware. My involvement in DSEA is very active and strong. I am the 2010 DSEA ESP of the Year. My involve- ment includes serving on the Executive Board, president of Capital Paras, member of the ESP Conference Committee, as well as the Ethnic Minority Affairs Task Force, part of the DSEA Resolutions Committee, just to name a few. I would like to continue being a strong voice and advocate for all ESPs, as well as teachers, on the DSEA Executive Board. I would appreciate your support and your vote for the Executive Board for Kent County. Denise Waples I am a second grade teacher in the Milford School District. As a member of the DSEA Executive Board, I would be responsible for voting on issues that affect our organization and reporting back to the members. I am very active in fighting for the rights of our members and the children we serve. I have represent- ed the Association in different ven- ues. These functions include, but are not limited to, political events, task forces, and conferences. Currently, I am a building rep in my local. As a result of my involve- ment with my local and state asso- ciation, I have been able to learn and share a lot of valuable informa- tion. In order to continue serving on the DSEA Executive Board, I am asking for your help. Thank you for your support. I look forward to representing the members of Kent County. For DSEA Exec. Board - Sussex County There are two vacancies, so Adele Jones is automatically elected. An election will take place at the DSEA Rep. Assembly, Sat., March 17 for the second seat. If you work in Sussex County and would like to run for this seat and will not be at the RA, please make sure a delegate knows to nominate you. Questions? Feel free to contact Sandy Dearman by email at Sandy.Dearman@dsea.org or by phone at 1-866-734-5834. Adele Jones I am in my third year as a Visiting Teacher in the Indian River School District. Prior to this, I was a classroom math teacher for 26 years. I have been a member of the association since I started teaching. I am currently an Association Representative and Membership Chair of my local, Indian River Education Association. I would like the opportunity to continue being a voice for Sussex County on the Executive Board. As a state, we are facing many tough issues and programs - budget cuts, Vision 2015, RtI, Race to the Top, DPAS II, Component 5 of DPAS, etc. I believe that I can have an impact on the future of public edu- cation in Delaware. Thank you for your support! www.dsea.org February 2012 DSEA ACTION! 11 judy.anderson@dsea. org