Tag: Meeting

“VSEA 101” for AOE Members

Hello AOE Members,

My name is Tyler Fass, I am the VSEA organizer assigned to the Agency of Education.  Myself, along with two of your stewards, will be holding a lunchtime informational meeting (via Zoom) to go over some “union basics” — I plan to cover elements of VSEA’s structure and the bargaining process, and it will be a great opportunity to get connected with your stewards, ask questions, and familiarize yourself with the ways your union can support you.  

I’ll be available for the full hour, but we plan to cover the content at a pace respectful of those of you who need or prefer to take a shorter lunch.

Hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, please reach out to tfass@vsea.org or 802-522-8361.

Central Vermont Chapter Annual Meeting

Wednesday, August 21
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Online, via Zoom (Details below)
Hello Central VT Chapter Member!

Please join us for this year’s Chapter Annual Meeting. 

This is an officer election year and if you have been thinking about getting more involved in your union, this is a great opportunity to do so.

Description of Chapter Officer Positions:

President: Chapter presidents are responsible for organizing at least four chapter meetings a year, including an annual meeting where elections are held. You must run those meetings in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, make sure your chapter follows your bylaws, and help recruit new members in your chapter. You will not be alone! Other members of your chapter will help, and you will have a staff organizer assigned to assist you! Chapter Presidents are all also VSEA Council members.

Vice President: Takes over for the president if they step down or are absent from a meeting.

Clerk: Take notes at each meeting, and make sure those notes are sent to HQ to be posted online for all members of your chapter. Brings their notes to the next chapter meeting for formal approval.

Treasurer: Each chapter is given funds to spend on their members. The treasurer’s job is to keep track of those funds, spend them when approved, and to give a treasurer’s report to members at each chapter meeting.

Council Member: Council members attend four council meetings per year and vote on important union issues. Your job is to attend those meetings, represent your members, and report back to your chapter. Learn more about VSEA Council here.

Learn more about VSEA Chapters on VSEA.org

Meeting Agenda:
– Approval of 2023 Annual Meeting Minutes
– President’s Report
– Council Update
– Treasurer’s Report
– Officer Elections
– Old Business
– New Business
– Raffle
– Adjournment

Hope to see you there!

In Solidarity,
Chelsea Vilord, Chapter Vice President

Rutland Chapter Meeting

Join your fellow union members and state employees for important updates at our next chapter meeting! Enjoy delicious specialty pizza from Ramunto’s and light refreshments while you stay informed. For those unable to join us in person, a Zoom option is available—details below.

We’re excited to offer a $50 gift card drawing—congratulations to last month’s winner, Francis Legayada! Best of luck to all this month, and I’m looking forward to connecting with everyone.

Bring your colleagues, foster union engagement, and deepen your understanding of VSEA benefits and activities. If you’re not yet a VSEA member, consider this the perfect opportunity to join. You can sign up online at VSEA.org or during the meeting. See you there!

Meeting Agenda:

1. Sign in
2. Approval of minutes
3. New business
4. Drawing for gift card
5. Adjourn

White River Junction Chapter Meeting

Wednesday, July 17
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
White River Junction State Office Building and online, via Zoom
(Please email vsea@vsea.org for the Zoom information)
Large First Floor Conference Room 170
118 Prospect Street, White River Junction
Pizza and light refreshments will be served!

Hello WRJ Chapter,

Please join us on Wednesday, July 17th, from 12-1 pm for our next chapter meeting. We continue to collaborate on important topics both locally and around the state.

At our latest chapter meeting, we held a vote for the open VSEA council seats. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming our newest council members, Amanda Foley and Brian St-Pierre!

I would also like to announce that the Picnic tables for Laura’s Place have arrived at 118 Prospect Street. I hope this gives employees another reason to get outside, enjoy the weather, have good conversations with our hardworking peers, and honor Laura’s memory. A big thank you to the VSEA Board of Trustees for the support of this project and for the continued dedication of our chapter’s members.

Lastly, I would like to offer an incentive for those who may be on the fence about the VSEA or simply attending a chapter meeting. The WRJ chapter will be raffling off a gift card for those in attendance at the July chapter meeting. Let’s continue to grow and advocate for our needs and wants as state employees. Hope to see you on July 17th.

Chapter President
Neil Heidelmeier

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