2008 Delegate Assembly
The 28th Annual MSEA Delegate Assembly was held at the Fergus Falls Bigwood Event Center on April 18th & 19th. Twenty-nine bargaining units sent 61 Delegates and five Alterantes to the Assembly this year. read more

Valleyfair Discounts
CLUB FUN is back! Request your discounted coupon today and head out to Valleyfair this summer. Limit six people per coupon, so be sure to ask for additional coupons if necessary read more.

WANTED: Planners for the 2009 DA Banquet
MSEA wants to encourage unit members to particiapte in the planning and running of the Delegate Assembly. If you or your unit is interested, please contact Director MJ Hanson by JUNE 30th.  read more

Navigating Conflict . . . .
a BIG Success!
Member reviews for the MSEA "Navigating Conflict" workshop were GREAT - the best we've had in years! Members left having learned a little more about conflict resolution, negotiations and also about themselves! Thanks to all who participated... read more

Check This Out -
MSEA Unit Web Pages!
MSEA now sponsors a web page for every MSEA bargaining unit. Full members can access these unit web pages by clicking on the MEMBERS ONLY link to the left. Units can customize their pages to help keep members informed and engaged.
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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 and 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!

Best Wishes to Tim Geelan!
MSEA would like to thank Tim Geelan for his enthusiasm and commitment to MSEA's organizing efforts during the past year. Tim recently resigned as Director of Organizing for health reasons and we wish him well and appreciate all that he brought to MSEA. Good luck in your next endeavor, Tim!

MSEA Political Committee Member Appointed
Patricia Gangl, St. Cloud paraprofessional, is the newest member of the MSEA Political Committee. Pat will fill a two-year Member-At-Large position. View entire Political Committee member list.

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
Registration is now closed for the 2008 Nancy Crippen Ed. Scholarship. Online registrations for the 2009 scholarships will be available in September 2008.

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	I AM MSEA
BERNIE BAUTCH has worked as a cook for the Centennial school district since 1982. read more

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