Dear CMNEA members,
The spring of 2016 will be important for us politically. The HUGE election cycle will enter the stage when voters begin deciding which candidates they would like to see in the August primary elections, and then in the November general election.
Spring 2016 is also the time when organizations such as our will begin making endorsements of candidates and providing support to those candidates. In deciding who to endorse, MNEA uses the screening process to help with the decision making. MNEA members throughout the state are encouraged to volunteer to participate in the screenings. Members will visit with candidates in their area and decide who should receive the MNEA endorsement. The screening notes are shared with the MNEA State PAC Committee. Based upon the screening notes and knowledge from MNEA Political Director Mark Jones and MNEA Legislative Director Otto Fajen, the State PAC committee makes the final recommendations. Those candidates will then receive notification from our MNEA State President, Charles Smith, that they have received the MNEA endorsement for the August primary election and then the November general election. As a member of the MNEA State PAC committee, I will share our notes with the other members of the committee and ensure that our voices are heard.
CMNEA members will be needed to help by participating in the spring screenings!! Our area has several candidates in our area who are running for the same seat, and from opposing political parties! Please consider volunteering to help with this very important process!
How can I participate in the SCREENINGS, YOU ASK!?!?!?!
Easy! Click onto this link right here : MNEA Education Advocate
Fill out the information and click "submit" when you are finished. This will let MNEA Political Director, Mark Jones, know you are interested in screening. Your name will then be added to our list. I hope you join us. It is very informative and even fun!
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