BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maine Education Association - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T203000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 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:20240302T013846 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/ LOCATION:ME 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:20240302T013846 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:20240302T013846 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:20240302T013846 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/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:NBCT Workshop,Professional Development END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 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:20240302T013846 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:20240302T013846 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:20240302T013846 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:20240302T013846 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/ LOCATION:ME ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1f2471c4ceb291ed2069099c6932ffca-P0yBdI.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T183000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230926T035039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T180024Z UID:20488-1697560200-1697567400@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 12 Virtual Negotiations Training DESCRIPTION:Virtual Negotiations Training\n\n\nThere are many teams in the Downeast region heading to the table this year!  Join in for a two part\, virtual Negotiations training and put your team on firm footing as we navigate the path to a successful\, new Collective Bargaining Agreement.  If you are a seasoned negotiator or brand new to the process…these sessions will dust off your skills\, update you on changes in the bargaining law\, and help you build new tools for negotiating the best contract you can. \n \nIt is ideal for all of your negotiating team to attend these sessions together. We will start work in these sessions on your initial proposals\, define roles for who will do what at the table\, and discuss your overall priorities for this bargaining year. \n \nIf you are a local president or chief negotiator\, please feel free to forward this invitation on to your bargaining team members to be sure that they all received it. \n \nI can’t wait to start this process with you all virtually and then start working with your team individually to make sure you have the information you need to be successful at the table! URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-12-virtual-negotiations-training-2/ LOCATION:ME ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/aad48936784f835e0e86c21419dd3963-H4HD4a.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T220000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20231005T075512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T173829Z UID:20690-1697482800-1697493600@maineea.org SUMMARY:Alex Test Event DESCRIPTION:testing\, testing URL:https://maineea.org/event/alex-test-event/ LOCATION:ME ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2e35d8fd7945cdd3f1d893f1716efcb6-SDNuAT.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T203000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230926T035038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T103340Z UID:20487-1697130000-1697142600@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 6 & UD 7 Negotiations Training - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Negotiations Training – Session 2 (Contract Analysis & Proposal Presentation)\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-2/ LOCATION:The Governor Hill Mansion\, 136 State Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/df9062f4c19852a3e31df04d1b3d7050-DgMEzj.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230926T035036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T103339Z UID:20484-1697128200-1697140800@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-2/ 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:20231011T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T203000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20231005T075510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T101204Z UID:20689-1697041800-1697056200@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-2/ 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:20231011T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T163000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20231004T073435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T101202Z UID:20617-1697038200-1697041800@maineea.org SUMMARY:Bangor EA ESP Listening Tour DESCRIPTION:Bangor EA ESP Listening Tour\n\n\nMEA wants to hear from our educational support professionals!  MEA Executive Director Rachelle Bristol and MEA President Grace Leavitt\, along with District 13 UniServ Director Emily Meier will be holding a listening tour. \nWe would like to connect with you\, understand your needs\, and work to find more ways to support you in the various important roles you have in our schools. We encourage you to invite a fellow ESP who has not yet joined MEA to attend the session with you.  We hope to have the chance for an open discussion as well as to answer questions you may have. \nThe event will be held in the Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room. Please be aware there is 1-hour parking in front of the library before 5pm. There is a parking lot across the street that costs approximately $0.50/hour. \nLight refreshments will be served. URL:https://maineea.org/event/bangor-ea-esp-listening-tour-3/ LOCATION:Bangor Public Library\, 145 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3c5cb8b0e7c7ed56191be3af5344f360-1SRweX.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T163000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20231004T073433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T101201Z UID:20616-1697038200-1697041800@maineea.org SUMMARY:Bangor EA ESP Listening Tour DESCRIPTION:Bangor EA ESP Listening Tour\n\n\nMEA wants to hear from our educational support professionals!  MEA Executive Director Rachelle Bristol and MEA President Grace Leavitt\, along with District 13 UniServ Director Emily Meier will be holding a listening tour. \nWe would like to connect with you\, understand your needs\, and work to find more ways to support you in the various important roles you have in our schools. We encourage you to invite a fellow ESP who has not yet joined MEA to attend the session with you.  We hope to have the chance for an open discussion as well as to answer questions you may have. \nThe event will be held in the Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room. Please be aware there is 1-hour parking in front of the library before 5pm. There is a parking lot across the street that costs approximately $0.50/hour. \nLight refreshments will be served. URL:https://maineea.org/event/bangor-ea-esp-listening-tour-2/ LOCATION:Bangor Public Library\, 145 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/a360e1cd0218082936e6d93343357c78-xEpRe7.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T163000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20231004T073431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T101200Z UID:20613-1697038200-1697041800@maineea.org SUMMARY:Bangor EA ESP Listening Tour DESCRIPTION:Bangor EA ESP Listening Tour\n\n\nMEA wants to hear from our educational support professionals!  MEA Executive Director Rachelle Bristol and MEA President Grace Leavitt\, along with District 13 UniServ Director Emily Meier will be holding a listening tour. \nWe would like to connect with you\, understand your needs\, and work to find more ways to support you in the various important roles you have in our schools. We encourage you to invite a fellow ESP who has not yet joined MEA to attend the session with you.  We hope to have the chance for an open discussion as well as to answer questions you may have. \nThe event will be held in the Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room. Please be aware there is 1-hour parking in front of the library before 5pm. There is a parking lot across the street that costs approximately $0.50/hour. \nLight refreshments will be served. URL:https://maineea.org/event/bangor-ea-esp-listening-tour/ LOCATION:Bangor Public Library\, 145 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, 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:20231010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T190000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230720T144351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144351Z UID:19828-1696964400-1696964400@maineea.org SUMMARY:MEA President's Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-presidents-virtual-office-hours-2/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T183000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230926T035036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T093824Z UID:20483-1696955400-1696962600@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 12 Virtual Negotiations Training DESCRIPTION:Virtual Negotiations Training\n\n\nThere are many teams in the Downeast region heading to the table this year!  Join in for a two part\, virtual Negotiations training and put your team on firm footing as we navigate the path to a successful\, new Collective Bargaining Agreement.  If you are a seasoned negotiator or brand new to the process…these sessions will dust off your skills\, update you on changes in the bargaining law\, and help you build new tools for negotiating the best contract you can. \n \nIt is ideal for all of your negotiating team to attend these sessions together. We will start work in these sessions on your initial proposals\, define roles for who will do what at the table\, and discuss your overall priorities for this bargaining year. \n \nIf you are a local president or chief negotiator\, please feel free to forward this invitation on to your bargaining team members to be sure that they all received it. \n \nI can’t wait to start this process with you all virtually and then start working with your team individually to make sure you have the information you need to be successful at the table! URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-12-virtual-negotiations-training/ LOCATION:ME ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/3c5cb8b0e7c7ed56191be3af5344f360-1SRweX.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T180000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230908T175822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T175822Z UID:20383-1696955400-1696960800@maineea.org SUMMARY:Creating a Positive Learning Environment & Responding When Challenges Arise DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/creating-a-positive-learning-environment-responding-when-challenges-arise/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Early Career Educators,Professional Development,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Positive-Learning-Webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231010 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230720T144351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T144351Z UID:19827-1696809600-1696895999@maineea.org SUMMARY:MEA Offices Closed DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/mea-offices-closed-2/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T130000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230905T210749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T083031Z UID:20325-1696669200-1696683600@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 5 & UD 9 Negotiations Training 2023 - Session II DESCRIPTION:Negotiations Training – Session II\n\n\nPlease join us for a two-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. \nIf you are bargaining this year\, it is critical that your local’s Chief Negotiator and entire bargaining team commit to attend BOTH 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. \nAgenda: Compensation & Insurance / Strategy & Behavior URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-5-ud-9-negotiations-training-2023-session-ii/ LOCATION:BugTussle Annex Co-Working\, 251 Jefferson Street\, Waldoboro\, ME\, 04572\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/f69cb10701cea92643a68b508b088db6-iqS8p0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230926T035034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T075504Z UID:20481-1696525200-1696536000@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/ 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:20231005T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230926T035032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T075502Z UID:20478-1696525200-1696536000@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 6 & UD 7 Negotiations Training - Session 1 (Virtual - Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Negotiations Training – Session 1 (Bargaining Basics)\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-1-virtual-zoom/ LOCATION:ME ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/d78b70d5b1872ae2a87669b9b3aefed6-nmr6sE.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230926T035031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T075501Z UID:20477-1696523400-1696536000@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/ 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:20231004T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230926T035031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T073420Z UID:20475-1696440600-1696446000@maineea.org SUMMARY:District 15 Grievance Handling Training DESCRIPTION:Grievance Handling Training\n\n\nAre you already an Association Leader\, a Building Rep or a member who would like to would like to learn more about Grievance Handling within your local? This training will work through examples and provide vital tools necessary for evaluating and processing potential grievances. \nWho should attend: Building reps\, local officers\, executive board members and other individuals involved in investigating and processing grievances. URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-15-grievance-handling-training/ LOCATION:ME ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/e45b8506189e1906f4dc5696090d9f54-dvC9k0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T203000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230916T004456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T073419Z UID:20430-1696437000-1696451400@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/ 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:20231004T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T183000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230908T135511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T144204Z UID:20353-1696437000-1696444200@maineea.org SUMMARY:Mentoring For Retention DESCRIPTION: URL:https://maineea.org/event/mentoring-for-retention/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mentoring-For-Retention-e1694181287111.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T200000 DTSTAMP:20240302T013846 CREATED:20230916T004455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T071900Z UID:20429-1696350600-1696363200@maineea.org SUMMARY:UD 8 Building Rep Training DESCRIPTION:Join Sarah for Building Rep Training.\n\n\nJoin us for 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-8-building-rep-training/ LOCATION:T&B Celebration Center\, 414 Madison Avenue\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://maineea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/82547e041c7ba66dc1de9d81239af065-luliUo.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR