We have set the times and dates for the Central Treasurers' Workshops for 2025. 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
6/5/24 - New Treasurers' Workshop 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Our traditional annual offering of training for Local Treasurers with limited experience
6/5/24 - 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.
Central is offering Association Leaders and Building/Faculty Reps in-person training on June 5th at the Central office (2760 Airport Dr. Suite 120B. Columbus OH 43219).
Association Rep Training
June 5, 2025. 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 5, 2025. 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 either/both of 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 these training sessions
Volunteer to write a personal message on postcards to fellow members reminding them to vote and why education is on the Ballot
Party Dates (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM):
10/2 Central Office
10/7 Panera Bread (1950 N Bechtle Ave, Springfield, OH 45504)
10/8 Central Office
Sign up here!
Join Central OEA/NEA for this year’s Wellness Wednesdays!
October 23 - Fall Pumpkin Fest - Join us as we decorate pumpkins this spooky Season!
December 11 - Holiday Treat and Crafts - Join us as we get into the holiday spirit with winter themed treats and crafts!
February 12 - Chocolate Paint N Sip - Grab your brushes for a guided Paint N Sip and enjoy some chocolate with us!
April 2 - Restorative Yoga - It is time for a Spring renewal! Join us for some yoga and mediation to refresh our minds and bodies!
They all take place at the Central office from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm
To register:
1. Log in to your Central account (or create an account if you don't have one)
2. Scroll down to the Wellness Wednesday you wish to attend and click "Going"
3. Wait a short moment for it to register. That's it.
The Central OEA-Retired Committee is presenting a Pre-retirement workshop via Zoom on Saturday October 19, 2024, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Any member may sign up and join the Zoom, but the information presented will be especially relevant for our members who are within 3-5 years of retirement.
There are two related parts to the presentation. Ms. Tamla Cole, Staff member at the State Teachers Retirement System, will present all the particular steps one must take to complete the retirement process, including the advisable timeline one should follow.
Mr. Guy Kendall-Fries will present on the many benefits available to retired members through the NEA Member Benefits Program. In fact, many of our active members already avail themselves of these benefits of their united OEA-NEA membership; Guy will review the processes and advantages of continuing with this program.
To register:
1. Log in to your Central account (or create an account if you don't have one)
2. Scroll down to "OEA Pre-Retired Workshop" and click "Going"
3. Wait a short moment for it to register. That's it.
Central is delighted to host the 2024 ESP Appreciation Dinner on November 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central office (2760 Airport Drive, Suite 120B, Columbus).
Active ESP members are welcome to attend. Register on our website so we can plan the food.
There will be beverages, networking, a short program, dinner, and opportunities to discuss our challenges and successes.
Register no later than November 11 by:
1. Log in to your Central account (or create an account if you don't have one)
2. Scroll down to "ESP Dinner" and click "Going"
3. Wait a short moment for it to register. That's it.
This is an excellent opportunity to bring our ESP local members together to celebrate your work! As always, our events are free for members.
If you are looking to get more involved in your Local Association but don’t know where to start, Central OEA/NEA offers interested members an Emerging Leaders program to get you on your way.
You will learn about:
• The many layers of the Association
• Explore Leadership Styles
• Issues you will encounter as an Association Leader
• Skills you will need as an Association Leader
• How you can become more involved in your Association
• How to become an OEA or NEA delegate to Rep Assembly and why
• What does OEA Headquarters look like....
Led By: Erin Stevens, Pickerington EA and Kim Cooper, Reynoldsburg EA
If you are interested in learning more about the program or wish to join please complete this online form.
Free Contact Hours: Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a certificate detailing the number of contact hours earned.
