HSTA Hilo Chapter: August message, 8-25-2016

Hilo Chapter                         President’s Message                        August RA 2016 Aloha Colleagues, National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA) 2016 in Washington, D.C. A total of 13 elected delegates from the Hilo Chapter attended the NEA RA in the nation's capital from July 2 through 7, 2016. The delegates voted on amendments, policy statements, new business items and resolutions. The delegates also voted for NEA officers and attended other scheduled events. Hillary Clinton addressed 7,500 delegates on July 5 at the NEA RA.             Political Activities                              Back home, we have been actively involved in sign waving, phone banking, and fundraising for our recommended candidates. We are happy to report that all of HSTA's recommended candidates were elected in the Primary Election.                                        Community Connection A personal invitation was sent to HSTA Hilo Chapter members to attend Gov. David Ige’s Community Connection meetings in Hilo. Many teachers and community members showed up. It was a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the issues facing our community. The educators and others who attended were also able to ask questions and speak about their concerns on specific topic areas that were presented in break-out sessions. Left to right: Wil Okabe, governor's liaison for East Hawaii, Dawn Raymond, HSTA Hilo Chapter president, Gov. David Ige. Next RA Oct. 25 Kea’au High School Library 5 to 6:30 p.m. Next HSTA Board of Directors Meeting Oct. 22       TUESDAYS WEAR RED FOR ED! We will make school visits throughout the year. If there is anything we can help you with, please contact our HSTA Hilo Office at 808-935-9301 or any one of your officers at the email addresses provided below:                                             President, Dawn Kiyoko Kainoa Raymond dkiyokohsta@gmail.com Vice President, Christopher Ho christopherho.hsta@gmail.com                                            Secretary, Karen Kohagura kkohagura@hotmail.com Treasurer, Cheney Kaku ckkaku@gmail.com Board of Director, Val De Corte val.decorte@hawaiiantel.net We look forward to working with each one of you, and wish you all a great school year. Dawn Kiyoko Kainoa Raymond President, HSTA Hilo Chapter

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