Subcommittees

SMEA Sub Committee Meeting March 16, 2011 4:00 PM

Call to Order Members present: Rachel Swick, Darla Wack, Collette Kimber, Jennifer O Brien, Teri Provencher, Leigh Smith, Mike Bigley, Mary Fortier, Natalie Eiting, Rochelle Sodemann, Estee Klemick, Joanna Rizzotto, Wendy Kutka, Donna Joneson, Bob Kingston, Carl Bauhs, Guy Costello, Aaron Callender, Laurie Nicholson, Diane Carrier, DeLynn Charon, Heather Hanson, Pam Simerson, Andy Chromy, Sandy Lussier, Nancy Buntrock, Thom Yockey, Shelby Johnson, Eric Richards, Dusty Korol. Guest: Ted Kraig Members were advised by President Rachel Swick of the important work that needs to be done this year. An overall picture of the political and social climate was discussed. It was decided to break into smaller sub committees. **United, we'll move forward!** Now, more than ever, it is critical to stay united and take back our rights! Stay involved! 1) Re-certification of the Union – Chair: Rachel Swick. One or two people from each building will begin work next Thursday, March 24. A four hour information/training session will take place at the Council #10 Office on Burleigh Road, 4:30 – 8:30PM. Recertification will need to be done each year.

Team members include: Collette Kimber, Carl Bauhs, Mike Bigley, Leigh Smith, Wendy Kutka, Teri Provencher, Natalie Eiting, Dusty Koral, Shelby Johnson and Guy Costello

2) School Board – Chair: Guy Costello. This committee will work on interviewing local School Board Candidates and getting information to members about the School Board Candidates. Team members include: Jenny O’Brien, Sandy Lussier, Mary Fortier and DeLynn Charon

3) Elections – Chair: Aaron Calendar. This committee will get information to members about upcoming elections. April 5th elections, including State Supreme Court and County Executive, as well as School Board. This committee will also do work on the upcoming recalls. Team members include: Diane Carrier, Laurie Nicholson, Erick Richards, Rochelle Sodeman, Michelle Amich

Interesting information may be obtained at: Facebook once50twice@sbcglobal.net (Thom Yockey) and www.facebook.com/StopScottWalker also On Twitter - www.twitter.com/StopScottWalker or follow TamL17 (Tammy Lind)
 * Lend your voice to Wisconsin recall efforts and protecting public education all across the country. Sign the NEA’s National Petition to Protect Workers’ Rights. **

Adjourned 5:15 Mary Fortier