OFT News and Updates
NYSUT Workshops
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For several years NYSUT ran a full-day Saturday conference for Early Career Members (any member in the first 5 years of their employment) dealing with topics of interest or concern to members in the beginning stage of their careers. Basically, we wanted new members to understand the value of union membership by demonstrating the many things our union can do to help them as they learn their craft. While the members who attended found these conferences to be extremely worthwhile, it was difficult to get most members to give up a whole Saturday and attendance was far less than we had hoped for. So, this year we’re trying a new approach. We are running a series of five Zoom workshops (basically the same ones we offered in our Early Career Conferences) on different days during the summer. Members can select any or all of the workshops. We hope by making it easier to attend, more early career members like you will want to participate and more will learn to appreciate the value of union membership.
The attached flyer contains the schedule of Zoom summer workshops, a description of each workshop, and a registration link for each workshop. Please review this flyer and consider attending. |
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Congratulations to the 2020, 2021, and 2022 Retirees!
2022 OFT End of the Year Party
Thank you to the over 200 OFT members that attended this year's OFT End of the Year Party!
May 17th Budget Vote
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Please remember to vote in your district's annual School Budget votes this Tuesday, May 17th.
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NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund
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NYSUT has set up a Ukraine disaster relief fund. If you are interested in making a donation, please use the link below. The link will also be added to our OFT social media sites. Share with others!
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OFT Affiliate Member Social
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Thank you to the OFT members who attended our OFT Affiliate Social on November 10th at Grandpa Tony's in East Rockaway.
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New York State School-Related Professionals Recognition Day
This month, on November 16th, we celebrate School-Related Professionals Recognition Day. Thank you for all that you do for our schools!
Who are the SRPs? We are school bus drivers and attendants; food service workers; lifeguards; teaching assistants; security staff; school nurses; health attendants; custodial, maintenance and grounds keepers; and clerical and support staff in your schools.
Who are the SRPs? We are school bus drivers and attendants; food service workers; lifeguards; teaching assistants; security staff; school nurses; health attendants; custodial, maintenance and grounds keepers; and clerical and support staff in your schools.
Making Strides Walk
Thank you to the membership of the OFT!
Along with our representation at the walk, the OFT raised a total of $3062 toward the fight against breast cancer. With over 1,000 teams registered, the OFT is, once again, in the top 10% of all fundraising teams with our largest donation yet. We walk each year to honor the memories of those members we've lost, in celebration of our survivors, and in solidarity for those who are fighting. Thank you to our walkers and all those who so generously donated.
Along with our representation at the walk, the OFT raised a total of $3062 toward the fight against breast cancer. With over 1,000 teams registered, the OFT is, once again, in the top 10% of all fundraising teams with our largest donation yet. We walk each year to honor the memories of those members we've lost, in celebration of our survivors, and in solidarity for those who are fighting. Thank you to our walkers and all those who so generously donated.
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BOE Meetings
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Thank you to the OFT Members from the Middle School who came to the Happy Hour at EGP followed by this months BOE Meeting. Next month's meeting is November 17th for School #2 Members.
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OFT Back to School Social
On September 24th, we had our annual OFT Back to School Social at Kasey's Rooftop. We need to get together no more than ever for laughs and a good time. Be on the look out for future OFT Social events!
9/11 20th Anniversary
Thank you to all of the OFT Members who attended our 9/11 20th Anniversary ceremonies, and a very special thank you to Audrey Miller, Pat Turk, Lisa Comuniello, Jason Manning, Lori Patton, Laura Trongard, Karen Kosakoff, Jeremy Zylbert, and Christina Lang, for your help in organizing the event, and your continued support to the Oceanside community.
OFT Members commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
Congratulations to this year's retirees!
Congratulations to the 2021 Tenure Recipients!
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The following OFT Members have attained for 2021: Marissa Alonso, Elizabeth Barbakoff, Kerri Schramm, Jennifer Belmonte, Jacqueline Hughes, Dawn Lynch, Jillian Mustich, Tina Pumo, Victoria Rafter, Roseann Schiller, Suzanne Silva, Alisha Tricarico, Casey Walegir, Danielle Auriemma, Michael Kelly, Stephen Melish, Jennifer Rollo, Erica Dzwlewicz, Brian Ellis, Andrew Landers, Kaitlyn Marciano, Nirmala Ramsaran, Jaclyn Sileo, and Jeremy Zylbert.
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