Wednesday, November 25, 2020

We are thankful for your unquestionable strength and character.

 

During this season of gratitude, I especially want to share how thankful we are for you. As an essential part of the CMAE community, you are helping to build a movement that is dedicated to improving public education.

Like everything else this year, Thanksgiving is not the same as past years. Whether you are celebrating with fewer people around the table or joining a virtual gathering, we hope you have a warm and Happy Thanksgiving!

You have been working tirelessly for several months, long days, and even weekends. We are  thankful for your unquestionable strength and character.

We are grateful for the bright future we are building together. We wish you and your family nothing but the best this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season

Thank you again for all you do—today and always.


Regards,

Lawrence B. Brinson, President

Margueritta Brown, Vice President

Lakisha Mills, Secretary

Brenda Iyonmahan., Treasurer

Shalane Robinson, Parliamentarian


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Monday, November 16, 2020

2020-2021 CMAE Nominations Forms

2020-2021 NCAE Convention, NEA Convention, and CMAE Officer NOMINATION FORMS INSTRUCTIONS

 
Dear Association Members:
 
It is time for Nominations for the NCAE State Convention (Raleigh, NC - March 26-27, 2021). If you are interested in nominating yourself or another member, Nominees for CMAE Officer and NEA Convention Representative are asked to please include a professional photograph of yourself and a brief biography (current assignment, years of experience in education, participation/service in NEA/NCAE/CMAE).

Please send this information in a Word Document (picture and brief biography) to the CMAE Administrative Assistant, Ira LaVerne Reed, by fax (980) 237-9161 or by email (irareed74@gmail.com) or mail to the CMAE office at 4523 Park Road, Suite 102A, Charlotte, NC 28209, NO LATER THAN Friday, December 22, 2020 by 5:00 pm. 
 
Please note the following expectations for convention delegates:
  1. If you are nominated and are elected to represent CMAE you are expected to attend the convention. If you do not attend after your name is submitted to the State as a delegate, you will be required to reimburse the local for any financial assistance given.
  2. If elected as a delegate, you are expected to attend all convention sessions and activities that are scheduled for delegates during the convention.
  3. If elected as a delegate, you are expected to share your experiences from the NCAE convention at the next AR meeting (April 15, 2021).
Please share this information with other members in your building.
 
** Out of consideration to members who want to experience this opportunity, if you are unsure you can attend and fully participate in the convention, please reconsider placing your name on the ballot.
 
***Please click on the 2020-2021 CMAE Nominations Forms link at the bottom of the page to complete a Google Form for each Nomination Form you are requesting.

 
Also, if you are interested in participating in the 2021 NEA National RA Convention, please choose the 2021 NEA Convention Nomination Form link in the Google Form. The 2021 NEA Convention will take place in Denver, CO on July 2 - July 6, 2021. CMAE has allotted to fund four (4) NEA Convention Delegates and the four will be elected in our March election. **With your NEA Convention Nomination Form, please submit a professional picture and a brief biography of yourself, which includes your professional work and CMAE/NCAE participation.

CMAE Officer Positions (each require a 2 year commitment) that are up for election: 
  • President 
  • Vice President 
  • Treasurer 
  • Secretary. 
**With your CMAE Officer Nomination Form, please submit a professional picture and a brief biography of yourself, which includes your professional work and CMAE/NCAE participation.

Elections will take place ELECTRONICALLY and the election dates will be communicated to you soon. Please make sure you participate in the election process regardless of whether or not you are a candidate for the delegate position. Please encourage all members in your building to vote.
 



Sincerely,


Lakisha Mills
CMAE Elections Committee Chair 
CMAE Elections Committee Members: Randolph Frierson, Tonya Waldschmidt, Phyllis Washington and Ruby Thompson

Sunday, November 15, 2020

American Education Week: November 16–20, 2020



American Education Week honors students’ determination to learn; recognizes the professionalism and dedication of teachers, support staff, and other educators; thanks parents and members of the community who help students succeed; and rededicates the community at large to quality public education for every student. 

Monday, November 16: Kickoff Day

Tuesday, November 17: Parents’ Day

Wednesday, November 18: Education Support Professionals Day

Thursday, November  19: Educator for a Day

Friday, November 20: Substitute Educators Day Monday, November 

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Thank You for Your Service

On November 11, America celebrates Veterans Day, an observance first started with Armistice Day in 1919, and then, since 1954, as Veterans Day, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower expanded the focus to include all veterans in addition to those who served in World War I. We offer our gratitude to all military veterans. Especially veterans that have taken the time to serve as educators in our schools after their military careers.

This Veterans Day, I encourage everyone to set aside a few moments to remember and honor those who have served our country in the Armed Forces. Veterans Day offers a chance for reflection on what words like justice, freedom, sacrifice, and resilience really mean. I personally want our veterans and active service men and women, as well as their families, to know how much we appreciate their service and sacrifices. 

To veterans and their families, we express our eternal gratitude this Veterans Day, and always.

Lawrence B. Brinson

President, Charlotte Mecklenburg Association of  Educators


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