Pictures from the July 2011 Chicago NEA Representative Assembly
   In addition to serving as Building Reps, officers, or committee members, you can also participate in member advocacy by running to serve as an attendee at the PSEA House of Delegates, the PSEA Eastern Region House of Delegates, and/or the NEA Representative Assembly.
    The first step in getting involved, though, is attending building meetings, asking questions, and offering input.  You can also join committees when the call goes out.  And remember, all REA members are invited to attend our Representative Council meetings!
   
Get Involved with REA!
These REA members received the most votes to represent you at 2011-12 PSEA functions:
  • Bryan Sanguinito
  • Lori Sherman
  • Mitch Hettinger
  • Russ Diesinger
  • Stephanie Towles (tie)
  • Sandra Madeira (tie)
  • Denise Solecki
  • Debra Redcay
  • Edwina Colon-Vazquez
  • Shannon Darlington
  • Alicha Kutz
  • Matthew Barber
  • Joshua Matz
  • Zach Focht
  • Jennifer Mazur
  • Lisa Herbinko
  • David Himes
  • Wally Wilkinson
  • Zoe DeHart
  • Lisa Comly

PSEA Delegates
2011-12 REA / PSEA Calendar
September 2011
Thurs. 9/1 Education Summit Planning
Fri. 9/2 VACATION
Mon. 9/5 VACATION
Tues. 9/6 REA Exec
Thurs. 9/8 CANCELLED! REA RepCo
Tues. 9/13 Supt Advis Commtt (SAC)
Thurs. 9/22 4- 6 p.m. REA RepCo
Tues. 9/27 School Board Interviews
Wed. 9/28 PSEA-ER Mtg: Allentown
Thurs. 9/29 PSEA Berks County Mtg

October 2011
Tues. 10/4 REA Exec.
Thurs. 10/6 @ 4-5p.m. REA RepCo.
    @ 5 -6 p.m.Building Rep Training
Mon. 10/10 VACATION
Tues.10/11 Nego Comm Meeting #1
Thurs.10/13 4-5:30 p.m. Gen Mem Mtg
     * PSEA President Crossey, Guest
       PACE Drive Kick-Off
Tues. 10/18 SAC
Wed. 10/19 Youth Summit Planning
Thurs.10/20 REA Minority Affairs Mtg


November 2011
Tues. 11/1 @ 4 p.m. REA Exec
Thurs. 11/3 @ 4-5 p.m. REA RepCo
Tues. 11/8 – IN-SERVICE
    RSD Sch. Board Elections
Wed. 11/9 @ 4 p.m. PTA Community Outreach Mtg
Thurs. 11/10 @ 4 p.m. Constitution Committee
Mon. 11/14 REA Canned Food Drive
Tues 11/15  *SAC CANCELLED due to CNN Visit*
Thurs. 11/17 @ 4:15 pm REA Minority Affair
Thurs.11/17 @ 6 pm Partners in Public Ed
Thurs. 11/24 thru Mon 11/28 - VACATION

December 2011
Fri. 12/2  PSEA House @ Pittsburgh
Tues. 12/6 REA Exec
Thurs. 12/8 4 p.m. REA RepCo
     in RMCTC (Vo-Tech) Conference Room
Mon 12/12  REA Gift Wrap Night @ Fairgrounds Mall, 5 - 9pm
Tues 12/13 Constitution Committee, 4 pm
Thurs 12/15 - SAC
Fri 12/23 thru Mon 1/2 – VACATION


January 2012
Tues. 1/3 REA Exec
Thurs. 1/5 REA RepCo
Mon. 1/9 New Teacher Meet/Greet 4:30pm
Tues. 1/10 - Formal Negotiations Begin
Wed. 1/11 - Fine Arts Committe Mtg. 4pm
Thurs. 1/12 - PSEA Berks County Mtg
Fri. 1/13 PSEA Politic Inst: Camp Hill
Sat. 1/14 & Sun. 1/15  "CNN PRESENTS"
Mon. 1/16 VACATION
Tues. 1/17 SAC

February 2012
Tues. 2/7 REA Exec - Nomin Comm.
Wed. 2/8 PSEA-ER Mtg: Allentown
Thurs. 2/9 REA RepCo
Thurs. 2/16 PSEA Berks Coord Barg
Fri. 2/17 -  Regular Student Day
Mon. 2/20 VACATION
Fri. 2/24 - PSEA Urban Conf., Penn State
Wed. 2/29 - REA Blood Drive

March 2012
Tues. 3/6 REA Exec
Thurs. 3/8 REA RepCo
Fri. 3/9 PSEA-ER Leadr Conf: BearCrk
Tues. 3/13 SAC
Thurs. 3/22 PSEA Berks County Mtg

April 2012
Sun. 4/1 REA Scholarship Apps Due
Mon. 4/2 thru Mon 4/9 VACATION
Tues. 4/10 REA Exec
Thurs. 4/12 REA RepCo
   *PSEA Vice-President Jerry Oleksiak, Guest
Thurs. 4/12 PSEA Berks Coord Barg
Saturday, April 14th - READING YES! Youth Education Summit
Tues. 4/17  SAC
Thurs. 4/26 REA Campaigning Begins
Sat. 4/28 PSEA-ER House: BearCreek

May 2012
Tues. 5/1 REA Exec.
Thurs. 5/3 REA RepCo & Elections
Fri. 5/4 PSEA House: Pittsburgh
Tues. 5/8 SAC
Tues. 5/15 PA Primary Elections
Mon. 5/28 VACATION

June 2012
Fri. 6/1 - REA Retirement Dinner Wyndham
Tues. 6/5  REA Exec
Wed. 6/6  REA RepCo

For the Reading School District
2011-12 calendar, click here
www.WeAreREA.com
NEA Delegates
These REA members received the most votes to attend the 2012 NEA-RA in Washington, D.C.
  • Bryan Sanguinito
  • Lori Sherman
  • Russ Diesinger
  • Edwina Colon-Vazquez
Signs at the airport welcome 9,000 delegatesChicago is a beautiful juxtaposition of nature and architecturePSEA President-elect Mike Crossey and REA President Bryan SanguinitoVice-President of the United States Joe Biden addresses the delegationThe slogan for this year's NEA-RA is "Standing Strong"A roomful of dedicated education professionals reacts to the proceedingsAfter business was over each day, the adventure for Chicago's best food began - here, a slice of deep dish from Giordano's
Pictures (courtesy of Mr. William Seiders) of the August 22nd RSD Superintendent's Kick Off Presentation
Pictures from the October 13th General Membership Meeting
REA President Bryan Sanguinito addresses the General MembershipPSEA President Mike CrosseyREA GiveawaysPublic Education Advocate Jane Palmer speaks about Community OutreachFormer REA High School Vice-President Bob Heebner is now a Reading School Board DirectorREA Political Action Committee for Education (PACE) Officer Karen HertzogPSEA Member Benefits representative Butch Rourke
PSEA Treasurer Dolores McCracken and REA President Bryan SanguinitoReading School District Drue Miles and REA President Bryan Sanguinito listen as National Education Association Vice-President Lily Eskelsen talks about student advocacyCNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and NEA Vice-President Lily Eskelsen exchange ideasWorking lunchYour Association working for you and our students at the local, state, and national levelsDr. Sanjay Gupta interviews RSD Superintendent Drue MilesDr. Sanjay Gupta posing for a photo with REA President Bryan Sanguinito
Pictures from the November 15th visit from NEA and CNN to Southern Middle School
REA Photo Gallery
Stephanie Towles leads the Minority Affairs CommitteeGrievance Officer Rik Immendorf defending our Collective Bargaining AgreementMembership officer Denise Solecki reviews updated information with Office Manager Priscilla KnightJust a few of the many boxes of canned goods that REA donated to Opportunity HouseCommunications Officer Edwina Colon-Vazquez making deliveries to Opportunity HouseElementary West Vice-President Lori Sherman speaking about the formation of our Community Outreach CommitteePresident Bryan Sanguinito speaks at the Critical Issues session at the PSEA House of Delegates
Pictures from the REA Office, from the REA Can Give, and from the PSEA Winter 2011 House of Delegates