Exec. Director Vacancy
The selection process for a new MSEA Executive Director is currently underway and the Board would like to thank the membership in advance for their support during this process. The Board and MSEA’s talented management and staff will ensure that service will not be affected ruing this transition period.

MSEA Hires New
Director of Organizing
3/17/08 - Alyssa Mueller was hired as MSEA’s new Director of Organizing. Before coming to MSEA, Alyssa worked as the Exec. Director of the Columbia-Sauk Court Appointed Special Advocates program. She served as the Nat'l Grassroots Coord for the United Food & Commercial Workers Int'l Union in 2005 and before that was a field organizer in Region 6 for the UFCW. Alyssa brings with her an in-depth knowledge of the fine points of organizing and a thorough understanding of the latest techniques. Alyssa is enthusiastic about helping MSEA thrive and grow; her energy and commitment is most welcome!

MSEA Hires Interim Executive Director
The Board would like to announce the hiring of Gary Johnson as Interim Executive Director. Gary comes to MSEA with over 25 years of union experience and will be an asset to MSEA during this time of transition. The Board is continuing the hiring process for a permanent Executive Director. read Gary's comments

MN Para Conference
RESCHEDULED FOR 2009
The MN Para Conference scheduled for October 3-4, 2008 has been postponed until April 24-25, 2009. Visit the Para Consortium website for more info: http://ici.umn.edu/para/

Unit Budgets Due NOW!
Units with local budgets must submit their 2007-08 End-of-the-Year Budget and 2008-09 Projected Budget to MSEA by November 1st. After December 1st, MSEA may withhold payment of local dues from any unit not in compliance. (per the MSEA Unit Treasury Financial Code of Standards)

Valleyfair Discounts
CLUB FUN is back! Request your discounted coupon today. Limit six people per coupon, so be sure to ask for add'l coupons if necessary read more.

MN Para News & Updates
Information regarding Para Portfolios, the ParaPro Assessment test, Para eFolio, ETS Para Pro Test, AmeriCorps Opportunities and vacant MN Para Consoritum positions.
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MSEA Scholarship
Register online for the 2009 Nancy Crippen Educational Scholarships. All NCES applications must be emailed or postmarked by March 1st.

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