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May 11, 2012, Lunch Break -  OEA Representative Assembly

Friday – Saturday, May 11-12, 2012 – 9:00 AM
OEA Representative Assembly
Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, OH

Saturday, May 11, 2012 – OEA RA Lunch Break
OADDP Membership Meeting
Claddagh Irish Pub, 585 S Front St, Columbus

For complete 2011-2012 meeting schedule see our Meeting Schedule page.

Regional OEA Campaign 2012 Kickoff meetings are being held across the state.

Download the Campaign 2012 Volunteer Form.
Download the NEA Message Framework.
Other materials are in the Member Only Area.

The Voters First Ohio coalition needs volunteers to circulate petitions to place the Voters First redistricting language on the ballot.  Visit the OEA Voters First webpage for more information.  Download the Voters First Ohio Handout.

Go to our Legislative page for additional information.

April 2012 – STRS Board News
April 20, 2012 – OEA Legislative Watch Reports
March 2012 - OEA Retirement Systems Updates
Other OEA Retired Reports and Updates

Please notify Melissa A. Clark, OEA Governmental Services, if your local currently provides services for adults in a workshop. 

Read the notice in the Members Only Area.

Recap of conference attendees:

• OEA officers: Pat Frost-Brooks, OEA President; Bill Leibensperger, OEA Vice President; Jim Timlin, OEA Treasurer/Secretary
• Counties represented: Ashland, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Cuyahoga – Retired, Erie, Franklin, Geauga, Lake, Mahoning, Portage, Portage – Retired, Stark, Summit
• Ashland sent the most representatives with 17 attending.
  Ashland also brought one guest.
• 5 LRC’s attended: Chlo Leidy, Lake; Dee Groman, Columbiana; Vic Marchese, Mahoning; Dan Day, Summit; Bob Matkowski, Stark
• Total attending was 62.

The election of officers for OADDP was held at the Annual Meeting during the Annual Conference on March 3rd at Mohican State Park Lodge.

Congratulations to Chairperson, Jené Wilson; Vice-Chair, Donna Palazzo; Treasurer, Steve Spall; and Secretary, Sue Bour who were elected by acclimation.  Sincere thanks were given to Joe McCrone who served capably as Treasurer for many years.

The duties of each office are detailed in the OADDP Constitution & Bylaws.

The Ohio Association of Developmental Disabilities Professionals Annual Conference was held March 2-3, 2012, at the Mohican State Park Resort and Conference Center.  Sixty-two members from eleven counties, five OEA LRCs, and the three OEA Officers attended.

After Friday dinner, members were greeted by the OEA Officers and kicked off the OEA-FCPE Fundraiser.  Saturday morning, members learned the value of NEA Members Benefits and the dangers of 15 common financial mistakes.

Conference participants received critical information regarding the important legal and political issues affecting DD professional and the learners they serve.  Kathy McKinley, OEA Plan Attorney, gave a detailed report on the issues raised by recent SERB rulings, Administrative Rule, and FMLA considerations.  Melissa Clark, OEA Governmental Services, provided updates on legislative issues involving Pension Reform, Teacher Evaluation, the IDEA “Natural Environment” rule concerning birth to three services, a County Board membership bill, the Budget Corrections bills, the Right-to-Wok initiative, and the HB 194 Repeal ballot issue.  The PowerPoint is posted in the Members Only Area.

After lunch, members were treated to lighthearted and stimulating professional and personal growth with a presentation by Shari Peace; “Unleash your Potential! – How to Bring the Best of Yourself to Your Life and Work”.

The conference conclude with a business meeting featuring election of officers and discussion of various OADDP services for members, including Public Relations Grants.

For more information go to the 2012 Annual Conference page.