December 1, 2023
VSEA members who logged in to VSEA’s recent Special Annual Meeting voted to adopt an amended version of the union’s FY2024 operating budget.
The meeting began with an introduction and welcome from VSEA President Aimee Towne, followed by a line-by-line amended budget presentation by VSEA Treasurer Eric Davis. Members were then invited to ask questions, voice objections, propose amendments and, finally, to cast a vote.
Once the budget was adopted, the meeting was handed over to VSEA Dues Structure Committee Chair Dr. Leslie Matthews, who announced she would be retiring at year’s end and this would be her last meeting in her current role. Matthews provided a comprehensive overview of three member dues proposals the Committee was putting forward to ensure the union’s financial sustainability as well as provide fairness to the different levels of income represented across the VSEA membership. There were three options presented and members voted for the second option, with modifications. This proposal, as amended, sets member dues at a minimum of $15 and a maximum of $27. The Committee estimates the new dues structure will ensure VSEA’s financial sustainability and stability.
“I want to thank every member who took the time this week to listen, debate and vote on these very important issues,” says VSEA President Aimee Towne. “The process took a little longer this time around but, in the end, it was worth it to make sure our budget addresses the union’s actual needs and that our members dues are fair across the board.” Towne also thanked Leslie Matthews for her years of dedicated service to VSEA and wished her well in retirement.
At VSEA’s September 9, 2023, Annual Meeting, members voted to table the 2024 budget to allow the Budget Committee time to make additional adjustments to capture new expenses previously not known to the committee when the budget was drafted in March 2023.
Did you miss the meeting? You can watch a recording of it here. VSEA.org login required.
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