Central Vice President
(Unexpired term ending August 31, 2026)
Area 1 Representative
(Three-year term ending August 31st, 2028)
Area 2 Representative
(Three-year term ending August 31st, 2028)
Area 3 Representative
(Three-year term ending August 31st, 2028)
Area 5 Representative #4
(Three-year term ending August 31st, 2028)
Higher Ed Representative
(Three-year term ending August 31st, 2028)
OEA Board of Directors 3
(Three-year term ending July 14th, 2028)
OEA Board of Directors 5
(Unexpired term ending July 14, 2027)
OEA Board of Directors 6
(Three-year term ending July 14th, 2028)
OEA Board of Directors 7
(Unexpired term ending July 14, 2026)
For OEA Board of Directors positions, candidates must submit this form to William Baird no later than February 9th, 2025.
For Central positions, candidates must submit this form to Central no later than February 24th, 2025.
Join Central OEA/NEA for this year’s Wellness Wednesdays!
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.
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
