Every year the team from TEA meets with the other representatives from the Samammish Uniserve to hold a “Mock RA”. At this forum we discuss the items that have been presented as action items for the WEA body to act upon. This year’s Mock RA is May 2nd.
We decide then if we want to take a position as a whole group, which allows us to talk on the item for a longer amount of time, or if we want to hold no position. As always, individual representative may still vote any way they see fit, but this activity gives us a chance to discuss and possibly unify our voices into a more powerful group.
Additionally, there are opportunities to present new action items at the Mock RA, but we have found over the years that most often these items need to start well before the RA for them to be successful.
Also, quite often at the Mock RA, candidates for positions in WEA and NEA are available to present their platform and for questioning. Electing strong leaders in these turbulent times is imperative, and getting to talk to them face to face is illuminating.
As we get closer to the representatives assembly I will make additional posts to this blog. I will summarize the action items after I receive them, solicit your opinions as well as ask for any ideas you may have for action items. I know we are all looking forward to representing our colleagues and friends of TEA.
Jonathan Hartke
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