I am writing to specifically invite you to serve as part of the Association Representative team at your school. Our roster of Association Representatives indicates that members at some schools do not have a full team of representatives. To be as effective and responsive as possible to the needs of members at your school, CMAE needs a full team there, and I hope you will consider participating.
Association Representatives make it possible for us to reach and keep our members informed.
For example, we’ve sponsored events for early-career educators, delivered simultaneous series of trainings in professional development and leadership development, and changed the venue of our monthly Representative Assembly to allow for greater participation by more members. At the same time, we’ve expanded our communication methods and increased their frequency to keep all CMAE members apprised of important news and upcoming events.
This is why it is important.
CMAE is a member-driven organization. Its officers and board lead CMAE’s day-to-day work, but its monthly Representative Assembly is its highest governing body. The Assembly is made up of all the Association Representatives chosen to represent members at every school in the district. For that reason, CMAE’s Association Representatives drive the decisions and direction of CMAE. As one of your school’s Association Representatives, you will be a vital link between CMAE members and our association.
In addition, CMAE will sponsor several events in the coming months, and Association Representatives can help to keep our members informed.
CMAE is tentatively planning a Fall Training for Association Representatives. More details will be forthcoming, but we expect to include components on NCAE/NEA member benefits, a review of CMAE governance, the roles/responsibilities of Association Representatives, and an overview of opportunities, programs, and services available to members through CMAE/NCAE/NEA.
If this opportunity appeals to you, or if you know a CMAE member at your school who can and should fill this role, please complete the Association Representative Form.
As always, thank you for the work you do to strengthen CMAE.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Brinson
President
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