AEA Election and AEA Representative Assembly Issue
AEA Primary Election Results Are Announced
The following individuals were elected during the AEA Primary Election, which was held Feb. 2-24, 2009...
NEA Delegate Region 3
Mary May, Counselor (Hope)
NEA Delegate Region 8
Keith Hearnsberger, Choir Director (Little Rock)
Laura Montgomery, Home/School Consultant (PASS)
Keena L. Williams, Assistant Teacher (Little Rock)
Retired NEA Delegate
Hazel Coleman, Phillips County
Sue Smith, Independence County
During the extended nomination period, the following candidates were elected without opposition.
Retired - AEA President/NEA Delegate
Sid Johnson, Retired (Fort Smith)
Student/AEA Vice President/Alternate NEA Delegate#1
Jaylynn Payne, ASU (Jonesboro)
AEA Final Election to Be Held for Secretary-Treasurer/NEA Delegate
The AEA final election for the AEA Secretary-Treasurer/NEA Delegate will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 23 and end at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. This is a statewide election. Every eligible, active or retired AEA/NEA member (including professionals and education support professionals) is eligible to vote in this race.
You may vote online at www.aeaonline.org. To vote online, click on the words “Click Here to Vote" and follow the instructions to cast your vote.
Have your ACCESS membership card close at hand so you can enter the last eight digits of your AEA membership number. You will also need to enter the last four digits of your social security number. If you have login problems, please call (800) 632-0624 or (501) 375-4611, extensions 115, 101, or 103.
Retired members will also receive a paper ballot in the regular mail.
The candidates for AEA Secretary-Treasurer/NEA Delegate are:
Barbara Davidson
Kindergarten Teacher
Barton-Lexa
Once again, I am seeking your support for election to the position of Secretary/Treasurer of the Arkansas Education Association. I have served on the Arkansas Education Association Budget Committee and Audit Committee for several years. I believe my record of service and dedication to the Association speaks for itself. Elect Barbara Davidson Secretary/Treasurer of the Arkansas Education Association.
Frederick T. Thrower
Secondary Math Teacher, Fort Smith
I am asking for your help as we bridge the generations of AEA members by incorporating innovative ideas from our newer members with the proven expertise of our veteran members. As an active Northside High member of FSCTA, I have served as treasurer, as professional development chair, and on the negotiations team. As an active member of AEA, I have served on the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, the Redesign Team, and the Credentials Committee. I am also a graduate of the AEA New Leaders Training and the NEA Southeast Regional Leadership Training Program. I am an open-minded, determined, technology adept leader who needs your support. When casting your ballot, vote for Frederick Thrower, a proud product of Arkansas Public Schools who is ready to serve!
Run-Off Election Set for Retired-AEA Alternate Board Member, Position 3
A run-off election for the position of Retired-AEA Alternate Board Member, Position 3 will be held during the AEA Final Election, (March 23-April 21, 2009). This race is limited to retired members. Paper ballots will be mailed to all retired members.
The candidates are:
Carol A. Williams Gibson
Little River County
As a member of the AEA-Retired, I would really like the opportunity to be a member of the AEA Board. I will be an advocate for all retired educators and keep them abreast of current changes, so that they can stay knowledgeable about our association. Your vote will be greatly appreciated.
Leroy Williams
Lee County
I have advocated for children and public education for more than 40 years. I presently serve as an AEA alternate board member-at-large, a member of the Government Relations Committee, president of the Phillips County Retired Teachers Association and volunteer Hub member for AARP. I also recently served as a delegate to the Silver-Haired Legislative Session.
Proposed Amendment Changes
The AEA Implementation Team, established by the AEA Special Called Representative Assembly (RA), met Jan. 10, 2009 at the AEA building in Little Rock. The team submitted the following proposed amendments to the AEA Constitution and Bylaws, to comply with the Redesign Report approved by the Special RA on Nov. 15, 2008. These amendments were approved by the AEA Constitution, Bylaws and Rules Committee on Jan. 24, 2009 and by the AEA Board of Directors on Feb. 14, 2009. Delegates to the 2009 AEA RA will receive a pink markup copy of the AEA Constitution and Bylaws with the proposed amendments incorporated into the document. Delegates will be able to vote on the proposed amendments by secret ballot during the next RA, scheduled for April 18.
Each amendment should be voted FOR or AGAINST. All the small amendments accomplish the purpose in the recommendation. This will make the process easier.
Proposed Amendments and the working Constitution (Printable pdf)
Printable copy of Proposed Amendments
Please contact AEA if you know of a member who didn't recieve this publication
ldimond@nea.org or call toll free 1 (800) 632-0624.
This is an official publication of Arkansas Education Association 2009
