Posted 3-4-2018 (Dated 2-28-2018) HSTA Secretary-Treasurer run-off election: See video and vote!

Aloha members: The ballots in the HSTA state elections were counted February 24 and in the secretary-treasurer race, there were three candidates. None of the candidates received a majority (50 percent plus one) of the votes cast.  Therefore, in accordance with HSTA’s policies, a run-off election is being held between Lisa Morrison and Logan Okita, the two members who received the highest number of votes in the contest for secretary-treasurer. Ballots for members to vote in this run-off are being sent tomorrow (Feb. 28) to all active members at their address on file with HSTA.  Be on the lookout for this special letter and ballot from HSTA that will arrive in your mailboxes as early as Thursday, March 1. Be sure to vote to make your voice heard.  Follow the instructions in the letter and on the ballot for its return in a postage-paid envelope. Ballots must be received at the HSTA Honolulu office by March 16, 2018. Read the secretary-treasurer candidate bios and view their campaign videos below: Lisa Morrison Maui Waena Intermediate School,  Teacher and Student Activities Coordinator After working in schools without a union, I appreciate the protection and support I’ve found in HSTA.  That’s why over the past six years I’ve committed myself to the work we do to organize, inform and advocate for teachers.  At the state level, I serve on the Speakers Bureau Leadership Team, helping teachers share our experiences with the community.  I am also in my second year on the Negotiations Committee, after serving on the CBR Committee.  I am currently Maui Chapter Secretary, and active as an NEA and HSTA RA delegate, working on policy changes to help teachers and students. See candidate video http://bit.ly/lisamorrison   Logan Okita Nimitz Elementary School, Teacher (Grade 1) I am a National Board Certified Teacher at Nimitz Elementary.  I have served HSTA on the Board of Directors, as YHCR committee chair, and as a SLL.  As Secretary-Treasurer, I will keep a watchful eye on our budget as we go through the transitions following the Janus case.  This may mean significant budget cuts while maintaining benefits and advocacy.  I will focus on engaging members and community to build our membership, partners, and outreach.  I am committed to listening to our members and working together to improve our organization.  I hope you will allow me to continue to service HSTA. See candidate video http://bit.ly/loganokita The run-off election ballots in the secretary-treasurer race will be counted by the HSTA's Elections Committee on Saturday, March 17, starting at 10 a.m. at HSTA's Honolulu headquarters. Members who would like to observe the counting are welcome. The final results of all state election races -- including the run-off for secretary-treasurer -- will be released after they are certified by the Board of Directors. Chapter office winners will be released once they have been certified by their chapter's executive board. Mahalo for your time.

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