Some 1,200 delegates representing IEA K-12 teachers, higher
education personnel, educational support professionals, retirees and
student members attended the 153rd meeting of the IEA Representative
Assembly from March 8th -10, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel
in Rosemont. Among them were four of our very own ATA members - Ann
Buch, Janet Joy, John Katzenmayer and Lorrie
Palm.
The RA, the highest policy-making body of the IEA, brought
together representatives from all of the IEA regions and local associations
to act on resolutions, reports and recommendations of the Board of Directors
and motions by fellow delegates. The meeting is the culmination of a
year long effort to ensure that member needs and interests are integrated
into the daily workings of the organization.
Initially, delegates attended open hearings where they gathered crucial
information on issues facing the Association. The remaining days were
spent on conducting business and making policy, including the all-important
discussions on how your dues dollars are spent.
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