Celebrating 250 years: Living up to the promise of America
Happy 4th of July! Today, our nation celebrates 250 years of independence. In reflecting upon that, NJEA produced an advertisement titled “Living up to the promise of America: Helping New Jersey students build a brighter future for all.” It features New Jersey students reciting the pledge of allegiance and reflects on America’s promise of liberty and justice for all. View the ad here.
View photos taken on Friday, July 3
Yesterday, the New Jersey delegation completed their first state caucus in Denver. There was also an NJEA MOC Welcome Reception. View the photos here.
NEA PAC fundraising incentives for Saturday, July 4
As we fight for a democracy that works for all, NJEA has been a top contributor to NEA’s Political Action Fund (PAC). The goal of NEA PAC is to support elected officials who support an economy for a strong middle class. Help us maintain our goal as the top contributor by making a donation! Here are today’s incentives:
- NJEA car organizer – $30 donation
- NJEA towel (in mesh bag) – $20 donation
- Selfie Challenge – $10 donation
- July 4th NEA RA Bingo Card – $5 donation
- Steve Beatty sparkling shoes picture – $5 donation
- NJEA wine tumbler – $25 donation
- NJEA jacket (blue & white from Orlando; sizes small & medium) – $25
There will also be a gift basket silent auction. The starting bid on each basket is $25. Be sure to stop by the PAC table to make a donation today.
LUMI: NEA RA voting device instructions
A majority of voting on the floor at this year’s NEA RA will take place using a LUMI voting device. Each morning, your voting card and voting device will be on your seat. At the conclusion of the business, you will leave it on your seat. When you receive the device, don’t turn it on. This will conserve battery life, should the meeting run long. Instructions will be given from the stage as to how and when to turn the voting keypads on. When it’s time to vote, you’ll insert the voting card into the voting keypad device to cast your vote. If a voting device is not working, see the Voting Device Assistance booth for a new LUMI device.
Congratulations to those celebrating wedding anniversaries
Happy anniversary to the couples celebrating wedding anniversaries. Richard and LaKhia Blocker from Union County are celebrating six years of marriage. Clarence Hall and Kelee Mitchell Hall from Union County are celebrating 18 years of marriage. If you see the couples, wish them a happy anniversary.
Advocacy runs in the family
New Jersey state delegates and cousins, Jennifer Grom from Bergen County and Kerry Jameson from Hudson County, are ready to rock and roll at this year’s RA!