In Salem, Oregon 40 OSEA Chapter Presidents from around the State attended the very first OSEA Presidents Academy.This 4 day event held at the Salem Conference center provided Chapter Presidents with a whirlwind of several topics. Attendees received training from employee representation to creating websites. "I'm excited to return back to my own Chapter and apply some of the concepts I have learned" Stated Debe Carter President of Chapter 170# Warrenton-Hammond.
In addition to local #170's newsletter "Foundations" is this website. The Chapter is currently seeking a web master assistant. "now we will have two ways to reach our members" Carter said. "Communication with our members is so important" Carter went on to say.