BE IN THE FOREFRONT OF CHANGE

Be an activist and don't leave the comfort of your home computer. Help shake things up during the 60-day session. Stand up to those who would increase our class sizes and reduce our pay.

The legislative session is a moving target. But you can stay on top of it by visiting the NEA-NM web site. http://www.nea-nm.org/

At the top of the site, you see the blog for the legislative session where you'll find the facts, the day-to-day changes at the Roundhouse. Visit the blog. Take action. Make a difference,

Earning and Saving $s in Tough Times

Española-NEA
NEA-NM and NEA Member Benefits:
HELPING MAKE MEMBERS’ LIVES BETTER!

SAVING & EARNING $’S IN TOUGH TIMES:
Just In Time For Valentine’s Day:

ONE Hour To Increase the Financial Returns on your NEA Membership
(Your sweetheart is sure to be pleased)!
Presented by
Eleanor "Snookie" Krumbiegel, NEA Member Benefits

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
4:30 p.m. (arrive on time for door prizes!)
BIG DAWG’S RESTAURANT on Riverside Drive

THE INAUGURATION OF CHANGE

January 20th 5:30-9:30pm
Northern New Mexico College Cafeteria
FREE FOOD
Rebroadcast of the Inaugural Ceremony. Music/ Dancing
Opportunities to Become Involved in Change & Hope in the Española Valley & Northern New Mexico

Join us in Developing Local Solutions to Health Care, Education, The Environment, Justice & Civil Rights, Immigration Community Infrastructure, National Security, Government Accountability, Employment, Voters Rights, Food Issues & Drug Policy

FOR MORE INFORMATION/OR TO RSVP

my.barackobama.com/events or CALL 747-3259

LEGISLATIVE TRAINING MORE URGENT THAN EVER!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 is the date for the NEA Training so that you can be effective when advocating about education issues during the 60-day session. We make it easy for you. Find out all the information you need to know and register on line at our web site:

www.nea.org

And have fun with us in the evening after the training, and after you've visited the state capitol to meet with your representative. From 5 to 7 p.m is the legislative reception, NEA-NM's annual big bash. Food, drinks, music, fun and networking. See you there!

MEET AND GREET ON SATURDAY

Jose (Coco) Archuleta, a soon-to-be school board member is hosting a Meet and Greet this coming Sunday from 4 pm to 6 pm at Big Dawg's Cafe on Riverside. NEA members are invited. This is a great opportunity for you to meet and welcome a new school board member (he is running unopposed), as well as express your concerns about any particular issues. With the governor looking to cut $76 million from the school budget, how our district is run is even more important than ever before. With the new school board hiring a new superintendent there, is a lot at stake in the up coming school year.

Come by and say hello. Wear an NEA pin, or mention you are a member!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Next Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 from 4.15 to 5.30 we will be having our monthly AR and General Membership meeting. It will be at Big Dawg's Cafe on Riverside.

ACTIVISTS WANTED AND URGENTLY NEEDED:
The training for activists for the 2009 legislative session is set for Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Go to the NEA-NM web site to register.

www.nea-nm.org

BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR: 2009