I want to thank each Board member for their support and wisdom as decisions are made throughout the year. I am also thankful that this organization has grown and for the support of each member. We are all very busy with our careers, families, and personal lives, but yet even the notes of encouragement and your prayers are much appreciated.
I am looking forward to the future months of TSC activities. Please join with us in this battle for life.
Legislative and Political Activity Resolution:
72. WOMEN'S RIGHT TO CHOICE
"WHEREAS, women have the right to exercise control over their own
bodies, and
WHEREAS, legislation has been proposed which would nullify this
right;
RESOLVED, that the AFT strongly oppose any legislation or
constitutional amendment which would abridge or deny
women's right to choice in regard to reproductive freedom, and
RESOLVED, that the AFT ask the AFL-CIO to take similar action.
(1981)"
Editor's Note: Both NEA and AFT have set a goal for a single national teacher's organization. However, current policy of both organizations prohibit the merger of these specific associations. NEA has recognized the need to work more closely with AFT and therefore has established a committee which is investigating the present NEA policies. This committee will report on their work at the May NEA Board meeting with possible recommendations regarding changes in NEA policy being forwarded to the Representative Assembly in July.
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ATTENTION DELEGATES TO OEA
Life Issues Caucus will be making some decisions regarding what issues they will want to bring to the floor of the OEA Representative Assembly. They will be meeting on Thursday, April 30, 1992 at 8:00 PM at the Red Carpet Inn located off I-71 at the Stringtown Rd Exit 100. If you are a delegate or are just planning on attending the Assembly, please plan on attending this meeting and helping this caucus make some vital decisions. If you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to participate during the assembly, or if you have questions, please contact Gary Winney at 216-944-4409 by April 29th.
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ATTENTION: NEA DELEGATES
Anyone attending the NEA Representative Assembly this summer in Washington DC needs to contact Educators for Life. This is a caucus working at the NEA Assembly whose purpose is to promote the civil rights of ALL human beings. Educators for Life promotes change within the NEA through members becoming involved as delegates and representatives on all levels. They are wanting to make contact with anyone who will be attending the NEA Assembly this summer so that everyone concerned about the abortion issue can work together as a team. Please contact Don Curry, PO Box 1673, Eagar, AZ 85925 (602-333-4248). It is suggested that you call so that you will be definitely aware of all the arrangements.
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TSC BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The TSC Board of Trustees met in Columbus on April 18, 1992. The following are highlights of some of the items which were discussed. Some items are discussed in more detail elsewhere in this newsletter.
1. The Board of Trustees approved the name of Lana Anderson to fill the open seat on the Board.
2. Election of Officers of the Board were held. Connie Bancroft will continue to serve as the Executive Director. Gary Winney will serve as the Assistant Executive Director.
(Note: All Board officers serve one year terms. Since the Board is in the middle of a fiscal year, the above named officers will serve until August, 1993).
3. Final plans were made for the Demonstration, the General Membership Meeting, and the Convention Workshop.
4. The Board decided that Life Issues Caucus would be a separate entity and independent of TSC.
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1992 OEA DEMONSTRATION DATE HAS BEEN SET
The annual picketing of the OEA Headquarters will be Tuesday, June 30, 1992 from 11:30 Am to 1:30 PM. The OEA Headquarters are located at 225 E Broad St in Columbus. Any educator or concerned citizen who disagrees with the NEA pro-abortion stand may join us on this date. Suggestions for signs and posters along with a map will be sent to you in the June newsletter. Begin asking your friends to join us in this demonstration. We would like to make a strong showing this year as to our objection to NEA's pro-abortion stand.
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GENERAL TSC MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Board of Trustees feels that it is very important to communicate directly with the membership. Therefore a general meeting of the membership has been set. We will be meeting at 2:00 PM on June 30, 1992 in Columbus. This will be a luncheon meeting with the place to be announced. This meeting will follow our demonstration. However, you do not have to participate in the demonstration to attend the meeting. Please let the Executive Director know by June 15th if you plan to attend so that final luncheon arrangements can be made.
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1992 PRO-LIFE CONVENTION
The Pro-life convention will be September 18-20 at the Quaker Hilton Hotel in Akron, OH. Enclosed you will find a flyer promoting Miss Gianna Jessen who will be the guest speaker at the convention.
TSC is also very excited since we will be doing a workshop at the convention this year. Fighting for Life in Education" will be presented on Saturday, September 19th during the 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM workshop hour. A panel consisting of David Kaiser, Connie Bancroft, Gary Winney, Ken Mazer, and Doug Shamp will present information about the NEA Agenda, TSC Purpose and Activities, Life Issues Caucus, and Legal Recourse.
Plan now to attend the convention!
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NEA PUBLICATIONS
There is a weekly publication for your local association leadership that often has information which all NEA members should read. It is called NEA NOW. Please check with one of your local officers or your building representative. Request that this publication be posted in your teacher's lounge. Take a few minutes to read this publication to find out more specifically what the NEA is doing with your dues money.
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TSC PUBLIC RELATIONS
We are trying to get information about TSC out to as many people as possible. We need your help! One way that we are again hoping to do public relations is through the local Right to Life Chapters. We would like to be able to include our literature at Right to Life county fair booths again this summer. If you have contacts with local Right to Life Chapters and want to help out in this way, please contact the Executive Director for more details.
Also, if you have any other ideas as to how we can inform people about our organization, please let us know. TSC representatives are available for speaking engagements and workshops.
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MEMBERSHIP
Presently we have 81 paid members. The membership year is from September 1 - August 31. We will be contacting every current member about membership renewal in July. We will be doing a mailing for our membership drive in early August.
Contributions are welcomed from members and other concerned citizens at any time during the fiscal year. Contributions and memberships are NOT tax deductible. For more TSC membership information contact the Executive Director at PO Box 125, Damascus, OH 44619.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The governing body of TSC is a Board of Trustees. Please feel free to contact any member of the Board with suggestions or questions.
For more information contact: tsc-life@juno.com
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