[Nsta-info] Welcome Letter to NSTA 2013

[Linda Carter]

Dear NSTA Colleague
Welcome
The school year is well underway and I hope that it will bring you the
satisfactions both financial and personal that move us to do what we do-
substitute in the classrooms of our community. I have refrained from sending
a "New Year" communication to this point because I believed you were busy
and all of us have been preoccupied in "catching up' after a summer with
many choices of activity but the absence of the earnings of the regular
school year.
Looking Forward
One thing that will be different this year is the availability of health
care insurance. This is the most sought after benefit by substitutes, and
the one NSTA has been unable to supply. Whether we, personally, approve of
the law or not it is likely the only affordable answer I will be able to
give to the question so many members ask me, "Can I get 'Hospitalization' if
I join NSTA?". 
NSTA members like other Americans who are seeking health insurance can now
sign up for insurance on line.  For some there will even be financial help
from the government
Information at July Conference
While things are very much in flux in October, with enrollment barely
underway, more precise and practical answers will be sent to members as time
goes on.
By July when we meet in Birmingham for our eighth annual NSTA summer
conference we plan to have a presentation with clear answers to the
questions you still have then and the questions  on issues that will arise
by summer when policies will have been effect for half a year. 
NSTA will put out information, to members as it becomes available to us
between now and July.
Summer Conference
I admit It is a bit early to start making travel plans for July, but our
members in Birmingham are already preparing for your arrival. July 19-20 is
the date with "early bird activities" on Friday the 18th.  In addition to
the already mentioned information on the Affordable Care Act (Obama care),
and the perennially popular sessions on class management look for
presentations on technology and be ready for a Fabulous Saturday evening
social activity. 
Perhaps a 'Bama Bash', whatever that is. Kervin won't tell me 'cause', I'm a
Yankee and wouldn't understand anyway!
Come and let our hosts the Birmingham Professional Substitute Teachers
Association show you just how warm the Alabama brand of "Southern
Hospitality really is.
We are currently thinking about an outreach to substitutes from the Greater
Southeast and invitations to everyone from everywhere.
"Our Man in Birmingham" Kervin Fonderin and the host committee are already
busy with plans for the biggest and best conference ever.
Dues
Last but not least, surely not "least" to our wonderful Treasurer, Linda,
the matter of dues.
First, I want to dispel the rumor from some folks who think she wears a
green eye shade and keeps two fine point pens, red and black, in a pocket
protector.
NO WAY! Linda is the consummate 21st century Treasurer. She is very
computerized, efficient and tough with me if I don't keep the records
straight or do anything else she disapproves of! (Thanks Linda) 
In fact Linda asked about a Frisbee tournament only using green eye shades
to throw. Winner gets- - - - all the green eye shades! (~:
Ah, but I digress, (Linda will be on me).
My friends some of you have not sent in your renewal dues. It is still only
$20 for the whole school year, and dues are what keep us running so
smoothly. (O.K. keeps us moving even if we are a bit rough once in a while.)
Please send your dues to Linda at:
Ms. Linda Carter, Treasurer
National Substitute teachers Alliance
704 Homer Ave North
Leigh Acres, FL. 33971
Thank you my friends and I look forward to meeting at least 100 of you- "Way
down South In Dixie" this July.
JIM POLITIS, President
Ms Linda Carter
NSTA Treasurer
239 368 6846  Home
239 826 8696  Cell
704 Homer Ave North
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 
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