BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maine Education Association - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maine Education Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maineea.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maine Education Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231209 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T152602Z UID:19837-1701993600-1702079999@maineea.org SUMMARY:Clyde Russell Trust Committee DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/clyde-russell-trust-committee/ CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231209 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T152552Z UID:19836-1701993600-1702079999@maineea.org SUMMARY:MEA Audit Committee DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-audit-committee/ CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231203 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T165413Z UID:19835-1701475200-1701561599@maineea.org SUMMARY:MEA Winter Conference DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nJoin us at “Winter EdVenture\,” an enriching conference designed exclusively for MEA members! Delve into a wide range of sessions that promise to enhance your professional journey. From “Mentoring for Retention” to “Leaders for Just Schools\,” we’re covering the essential topics you need to excel in your role. \nDiscover strategies for certification\, harness the power of membership data\, and gain insights into working with multi-lingual learners. Explore behavioral interventions\, learn about Equality Maine initiatives\, and discover effective interventions for chronic absenteeism. \nElevate your impact by focusing on school culture and delve into the world of Ed Techs with our 101 Training. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow educators! URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-winter-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Governance,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Winter-EdVentures-01_smaller.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T193000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231104T131448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T081049Z UID:21118-1701275400-1701286200@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 5 Grievance Handling & Contract Protection DESCRIPTION:Association representative role and responsibilities.\n\n\nThis training will provide the fundamental knowledge and leadership skills you need to support and represent your fellow members. \nWe’ll take an in depth look at the roles and responsibilities of a Union Rep\, the ABC’s of advocacy\, and a discussion about why building our membership matters and how to strengthen your Association through advocacy. URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-5-grievance-handling-contract-protection/ LOCATION:Montsweag Restaurant\, 942 U.S. 1\, Woolwich\, ME\, 04579\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8cffa2ed9a35ec71e767d3ee286735aa-EReLL2.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144409Z UID:19834-1700697600-1700870399@maineea.org SUMMARY:MEA Offices Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-offices-closed-4/ CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144408Z UID:19833-1700074800-1700074800@maineea.org SUMMARY:MEA President's Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-presidents-virtual-office-hours-3/ CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144407Z UID:19832-1699920000-1700006399@maineea.org SUMMARY:Election Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/election-day/ CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144406Z UID:19831-1699833600-1700265599@maineea.org SUMMARY:American Education Week DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/american-education-week/ CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T220000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231006T082003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T052730Z UID:20737-1699815600-1699826400@maineea.org SUMMARY:Event DESCRIPTION:Event Test URL:https://maineea.org/event/event/ LOCATION:Duffy’s Tavern & Grill\, 4 Main Street\, Kennebunk\, ME\, 04043\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231115 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144405Z UID:19830-1699660800-1700006399@maineea.org SUMMARY:NCSEA Fall Meeting - Atlanta DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/ncsea-fall-meeting-atlanta/ CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T150000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231018T182855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T141213Z UID:21012-1699606800-1699628400@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 08 Bargaining Training DESCRIPTION:Please join UniServ Director Sarah Nichols for Bargaining Training!\n\n\nPlease join MEA UniServ Director Sarah Nichols for a comprehensive negotiations training. This training is geared for those who are at the bargaining table this year. It is strongly encouraged your local’s Chief Negotiator and bargaining team members make a commitment to attend the full session! Participation in this training is vital to your success at the bargaining table! URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-08-bargaining-training/ LOCATION:Ridge View Community School\, 175 Fern Street\, Dexter\, ME\, 04930\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fd85a13eb907261cb4edef0825e32936-analdx.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231111 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230720T144352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144352Z UID:19829-1699574400-1699660799@maineea.org SUMMARY:MEA Offices Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-offices-closed-3/ CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T203000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231006T081928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T141210Z UID:20733-1699549200-1699561800@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 6 & UD 7 Negotiations Training - Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Negotiations Training – Session 4 (At the Table – Strategy & Behavior)\n\n\nPlease join us for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series. This training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiation teams. \nParticipation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table. Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-6-ud-7-negotiations-training-session-4/ LOCATION:The Governor Hill Mansion\, 136 State Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/706bdbb76e1d171c41cae0dee777a3d7-xE7mpf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T170000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231031T181206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T132611Z UID:21099-1699286400-1699290000@maineea.org SUMMARY:Utilizing the Most from Your NEA Member Benefits this Holiday Season! DESCRIPTION:Join Mike Reilly from NEA Member Benefits for a special presentation via zoom.\n\n\nThis presentation is specifically for MSAD 49 TA and EA members only! \n \nA zoom link will be sent out on Monday\, November 6th to all registrants at noon. URL:https://maineea.org/event/utilizing-the-most-from-your-nea-member-benefits-this-holiday-season/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1a891292861331897ff6d806fcc366aa-ItweFk.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T140000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230908T142507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T142507Z UID:20367-1699088400-1699106400@maineea.org SUMMARY:NBCT Workshop - November 4\, 2023 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/nbct-workshop-november-4-2023/ CATEGORIES:NBCT Workshop,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231001T064147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T131412Z UID:20571-1698942600-1698955200@maineea.org SUMMARY:District 9 negotiations Training Camden DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series.\n\n\nThis training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiation’s teams.\n \n \nIf you are bargaining this year\, it is critical that your local’s Chief Negotiator and entire bargaining team commit to attend ALL FOUR sessions! Participation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table. Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-negotiations-training-camden-4/ LOCATION:Camden Hills Regional High School\, 25 Keelson Drive\, Rockport\, ME\, 04856\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/d029ee5042a1dcbd51c67a81e83a3ed7-u5sdKG.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T203000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231006T082002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T131401Z UID:20735-1698856200-1698870600@maineea.org SUMMARY:District 9 Negotiation Training Blue Hill Area DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series.\n\n\nPlease join us for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series. This training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiation’s teams. \nIf you are bargaining this year\, it is critical that your local’s Chief Negotiator and entire bargaining team commit to attend ALL FOUR sessions! Participation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table.  Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-negotiation-training-blue-hill-area-4/ LOCATION:Marlintini’s Grill\, 83 Mines Road\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/72828408868717823700f649a285c9b4-Ez43g3.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T220000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231001T064147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T132954Z UID:20570-1698692400-1698703200@maineea.org SUMMARY:Sample DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/sample/ LOCATION:Duffy’s Tavern & Grill\, 4 Main Street\, Kennebunk\, ME\, 04043\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T203000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231001T064145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T090518Z UID:20567-1698339600-1698352200@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 6 & UD 7 Negotiations Training - Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Negotiations Training – Session 3 (Compensation & Health Insurance)\n\n\nPlease join us for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series. This training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiation teams. \nParticipation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table. Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-6-ud-7-negotiations-training-session-3/ LOCATION:The Governor Hill Mansion\, 136 State Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/706bdbb76e1d171c41cae0dee777a3d7-xE7mpf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231001T064144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T090517Z UID:20566-1698337800-1698350400@maineea.org SUMMARY:District 9 negotiations Training Camden DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series.\n\n\nThis training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiation’s teams.\n \n \nIf you are bargaining this year\, it is critical that your local’s Chief Negotiator and entire bargaining team commit to attend ALL FOUR sessions! Participation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table. Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-negotiations-training-camden-3/ LOCATION:Camden Hills Regional High School\, 25 Keelson Drive\, Rockport\, ME\, 04856\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/d029ee5042a1dcbd51c67a81e83a3ed7-u5sdKG.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T203000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231006T081930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T090516Z UID:20734-1698251400-1698265800@maineea.org SUMMARY:District 9 Negotiation Training Blue Hill Area DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series.\n\n\nPlease join us for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series. This training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiation’s teams. \nIf you are bargaining this year\, it is critical that your local’s Chief Negotiator and entire bargaining team commit to attend ALL FOUR sessions! Participation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table.  Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-negotiation-training-blue-hill-area-3/ LOCATION:Marlintini’s Grill\, 83 Mines Road\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/72828408868717823700f649a285c9b4-Ez43g3.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T181500 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230831T195722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T090514Z UID:20287-1698166800-1698171300@maineea.org SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Fall Pre-Retirement Fall Seminars\n\n\nPre-Retirement Seminar – Session 2 \nThis session will be held on two evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. \nOne evening will include: Introduction to MEA-Retired\, a presentation by Maine Education Association Benefits Trust and the Social Security WEP/GPO program. \nThe other evening will include: Introduction to MEA-Retired and a presentation by MainePERS. \n SESSION 2 \n• Tuesday\, October 24\, 2023 MEA-Retired\, MEA Benefit Trust\, WEP/GPO \n• Wednesday\, October 25\, 2023 MEA-Retired\, MainePERS \nThe link to access the Zoom meeting\, along with the materials from MainePERS\, MEA Benefits Trust\, MEA-Retired and Horace Mann will be emailed to the email address used during registration. This email will be sent the day before your session. The meeting link will be used for both nights of your session. URL:https://maineea.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar-session-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1d238d272da83d37200035740742062f-Naxqi7.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T180000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231008T090219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T182849Z UID:20749-1698159600-1698170400@maineea.org SUMMARY:Oxford Hills Fall Social DESCRIPTION:Fall Social between MEA\, OHEA and OHESPA (appetizers provided\, cash bar available). URL:https://maineea.org/event/oxford-hills-fall-social/ LOCATION:109 Main St\, 109 Main Street\, Norway\, ME\, 04268\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/3f54bf6b2e2094e9b55067661c4b1a45-ZAq3YM.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230927T041303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T182847Z UID:20537-1697878800-1697896800@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 10 and UD 11 Bargaining Training DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a three-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series.\n\n\nPlease join us for a three-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series. This training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiations teams. \n \nIf you are bargaining this year\, it is critical that your local’s Chief Negotiator and entire bargaining team commit to attend ALL THREE sessions! Participation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table. Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. \n \nDinner will be served at the Thursday evening meetings and lunch will be served on Saturday. URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-10-and-ud-11-bargaining-training-3/ LOCATION:Penobscot Valley Country Club\, 366 Main Street\, Orono\, ME\, 04473\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/427a577333d716281740d1a477f22646-wBJ7N9.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230908T142228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T142356Z UID:20363-1697878800-1697896800@maineea.org SUMMARY:NBCT Workshop - October 21\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:  URL:https://maineea.org/event/nbct-workshop-october-21-2023/ CATEGORIES:NBCT Workshop,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231001T064142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T182846Z UID:20563-1697734800-1697745600@maineea.org SUMMARY:District 9 Duty of Fair Representation DESCRIPTION:Duty of Fair Representation\n\n\nPlease save the date to join MEA General Counsel\, Ben Grant and UniServ Director\, Phyllis Hunter on October 19th to learn the ins and outs of The Duty of Fair Representation. \nThe Local Association will be faced with many decisions in processing grievances. The bargaining agent has a legal obligation to its bargaining unit members known as “the Duty of Fair Representation” or “DFR\,” for short. While this may sound intimidating\, be assured that following best practices for processing grievances will keep the Local Association well within the legal requirements of DFR. URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-duty-of-fair-representation-2/ LOCATION:Nautilus\, 3 Main Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/b8ac137aef7db0d6459ba37dd0146468-62FQus.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20231001T064142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T182847Z UID:20564-1697734800-1697745600@maineea.org SUMMARY:District 9 Duty of Fair Representation DESCRIPTION:Duty of Fair Representation\n\n\nPlease save the date to join MEA General Counsel\, Ben Grant and UniServ Director\, Phyllis Hunter on October 19th to learn the ins and outs of The Duty of Fair Representation.\n \n \nThe Local Association will be faced with many decisions in processing grievances. The bargaining agent has a legal obligation to its bargaining unit members known as “the Duty of Fair Representation” or “DFR\,” for short. While this may sound intimidating\, be assured that following best practices for processing grievances will keep the Local Association well within the legal requirements of DFR. URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-duty-of-fair-representation-3/ LOCATION:Nautilus\, 3 Main Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/555a4f81d85c47fc4431d986f951c580-K0v22x.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230927T041303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T182845Z UID:20536-1697734800-1697745600@maineea.org SUMMARY:District 9 Duty of Fair Representation DESCRIPTION:Duty of Fair Representation\n\n\nPlease save the date to join MEA General Counsel\, Ben Grant and UniServ Director\, Phyllis Hunter on October 19th to learn the ins and outs of The Duty of Fair Representation. \nThe Local Association will be faced with many decisions in processing grievances.  The bargaining agent has a legal obligation to its bargaining unit members known as “the Duty of Fair Representation” or “DFR\,” for short.  While this may sound intimidating\, be assured that following best practices for processing grievances will keep the Local Association well within the legal requirements of DFR. URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-duty-of-fair-representation/ LOCATION:Nautilus\, 3 Main Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20ac2b9547b3b1f3af02050c66dbf93a-w2yqCE.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230927T041302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T182843Z UID:20534-1697734800-1697745600@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 10 and UD 11 Bargaining Training DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a three-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series.\n\n\nPlease join us for a three-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series. This training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiations teams. \n \nIf you are bargaining this year\, it is critical that your local’s Chief Negotiator and entire bargaining team commit to attend ALL THREE sessions! Participation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table. Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. \n \nDinner will be served at the Thursday evening meetings and lunch will be served on Saturday. URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-10-and-ud-11-bargaining-training-2/ LOCATION:Penobscot Valley Country Club\, 366 Main Street\, Orono\, ME\, 04473\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/427a577333d716281740d1a477f22646-wBJ7N9.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T181500 DTSTAMP:20240302T003656 CREATED:20230831T195720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T180025Z UID:20285-1697562000-1697566500@maineea.org SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Fall Pre-Retirement Seminars\n\n\nPre-Retirement Seminar – Session 1 \nThis session will be held on two evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. \nOne evening will include: Introduction to MEA-Retired\, a presentation by Maine Education Association Benefits Trust and the Social Security WEP/GPO program. \nThe other evening will include: Introduction to MEA-Retired and a presentation by MainePERS. \n SESSION 1 \n• Tuesday\, October 17\, 2023 MEA-Retired\, MEA Benefit Trust\, WEP/GPO \n• Wednesday\, October 18\, 2023 MEA-Retired\, MainePERS \nThe link to access the Zoom meeting\, along with the materials from MainePERS\, MEA Benefits Trust\, MEA-Retired and Horace Mann will be emailed to the email address used during registration. This email will be sent the day before your session. The meeting link will be used for both nights of your session. URL:https://maineea.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar-session-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1f2471c4ceb291ed2069099c6932ffca-P0yBdI.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR