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Are you beginning to think about retirement? Many of our members will tell you that retirement truly lives up to the hype — but preparing for it is essential.

Central OEA/NEA is here to support you on that journey.

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 9:00–10:30 AM, Central OEA/NEA will host a Virtual Pre‑Retirement Workshop.

We are pleased to welcome Tamla Cole, STRS Counselor, who will share valuable information about the steps you need to take as you prepare for retirement. Ms. Cole has presented this workshop across Ohio and with us for many years, and it continues to be one of our most popular events.

This workshop is especially helpful for members who are within 3–5 years of retirement, but all members are welcome to participate.

To register:

• Login to your Central account (or create one if you don't have one)
• Scroll down to the session "Pre-Retirement Workshop" and click "going."
• Wait a moment for your selection to register. That's it.

If you have any questions, please contact Barry Alcock at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We look forward to seeing you on March 14 from 9:00–10:30 AM on Zoom (we will email registered attendees the Zoom link a few days prior to the workshop).

The Central Local Retreat will be held from June 8 until June 9. The retreat will return to Deer Creek.

As well as plenty of time for your team to work on your 2026 - 27 Local Association needs, we will also have sessions based on your needs.

* Some examples from past retreats:
* Bargaining Q & A with OEA Organizing
* C&B work session/sample language
* ESP specific ideas
* Election Committee prep
* Membership (Back to school, new employee orientation, engagement ideas, building capacity- building the bench)
* Communications or Social (Updating webpages, social media guidelines)

We will provide lunch and dinner plus networking on the 8th and breakfast and lunch on the 9th.

This retreat is for teams only. Team members must register on our website by May 8th. Central will reimburse for hotel rooms on a shared occupancy basis. Instructions for booking your hotel room will be provided upon registration.

To register:
visit: www.centraloeanea.org/retreat

Central is offering Association Leaders, Treasurers, and Building/Faculty Reps training on June 4th at the Central office (2760 Airport Dr. Suite 120B. Columbus OH 43219).

Association Rep Training
June 4, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This training will cover the role of being a rep, communicating with members and administration, and representing members in difficult meetings. Local officers welcome to attend.

President's Training/Local Leader Think Tank
June 4, 2026. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This training for local officers will include the nuts and bolts of the OEA President's manual including election procedures, Constitution & Bylaws compliance, the OEA Local Development Tool, the grant application process, engaging your members, and more. It will also allow time for networking and sharing of best practices among locals.

Open to new and experienced presidents and other officers with the hope that we will learn from each other. Attending this training is one of the qualifying events for Central's Local Participation Award Program.

To register for these sessions simply:
• Login to your Central account (or create one if you don't have one)
• Scroll down to the session you wish to attend and click "going."
• Wait a moment for your selection to register. That's it.

We will have food and beverages available at the in-person training sessions.

We have set the times and dates for the Central Treasurers' Workshops for 2026. You may choose to attend either or both.

Attending a Treasurer’s Workshop is a requirement to qualify for the OEA fiscal fitness award. We also recommend that Newer Local Presidents and Local Membership Chairs attend the New Treasurers' Workshop.

The Central Treasurers workshop(s) will be VIRTUAL via Zoom

6/4/26 - New Treasurers' Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Our traditional annual offering of training for Local Treasurers with limited experience

6/4/26 - Experienced Treasurers' Workshop - 10:45 a.m. - Noon
Our traditional annual offering of training for Local Treasurers with experience

To register:
Login to your Central account (or create one if you don't have one)
Scroll down to the training session you wish to attend and click “going"
Wait a moment for your selection to register. That's it.

We’ll send Zoom information a few days prior to the training.

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