Volunteer to serve on a Missouri NEA Committee

Missouri NEA is looking for local members interested in serving on one of the standing committees of the Association (listed below). Members who volunteer are committing to attend three to four Saturday meetings (most of which are in Jefferson City). Committee volunteers will be reimbursed travel expenses (mileage paid at the IRS rate) as well as receive a meal during each committee meeting. Download the form, print, complete, and send to Missouri NEA, Attn: Beeb Gillis, 1810 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Submissions can also be faxed to Beeb Gillis at 573-634-5646. Contact Beeb Gillis, bernadette.gillis@mnea.org or 800-392-0236, regarding questions related to committee appointments or form submission.

Committee volunteer form (pdf), Submission deadline May 15, 2010.

Committee descriptions

Bylaws & Rules Committee reviews and recommends revisions to the Association’s Bylaws; presents recommendations to the spring Representative Assembly. Reviews local bylaws for compliance with NEA and MNEA affiliation standards. Reviews standing rules, presents recommendations to the Representative Assembly. Enforces MNEA candidate election rules.

Credentials Committee certifies delegates at the Representative Assembly and supervises the elections at those meetings. Requires attendance at both Representative Assembly meetings.

Human and Civil Rights Committee surveys and shares information that will improve and protect the rights of school populations; works to develop action-oriented Human Relations Committees in local affiliates.

Coordinates programs and activities to attract and increase minority involvement in the Association within all minority categories: American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic.

Provides training and workshops in gender equity and women’s leadership skills. Is responsible for collecting and disseminating information in the areas of women’s health and well-being. Promotes an awareness of women in history.

Monitors the HOPE (Humanitarian Outreach for Public Education) Fund.

Summer Academy Conference Host Committee assists with the planning of Missouri NEA's Summer Conference. The committee also assists with registration and logistics during the conference, thus attendance at the Summer Academy is a requirement.

Legislative Committee researches, outlines and presents a legislative platform to the November meeting of the Representative Assembly.

Membership Advisory Committee reviews membership trends in the state and makes recommendations regarding membership strategies for local recruitment and retention success.

Member Benefits Committee reviews and considers personal financial services such as insurance programs or savings and loan programs which seek Association endorsement; serves as a hearing board for complaints regarding sponsored programs, and makes recommendations on how to increase member awareness of these benefits and all the discounts offered through Educator Access. .

Public Relations Committee works to establish effective public relations committees in local affiliates. The Committee will assist locals in networking public relations ideas and enhancing the image of the Association and education employees.

Resolutions Committee reviews and recommends revisions to the Association's Resolutions; presents recommendations to the spring Representative Assembly.

Teaching & Learning Committee designs and coordinates programs to address current instructional and professional development issues.