CORE Volunteers Needed

From Dave Parshall, July 20, 2007
Subject: CORE Volunteers Needed

Bill Leibensperger contacted Mary Ellen and me as a follow up to a meeting we held with Bill, OEA, ORTA, and STRS concerning the passage of the healthcare stabilization fund bill which will be introduced soon by Rep. Oelslager. It is time to get serious about fixing the funding of our healthcare for us and future retirees.

There is a need to train interested STRS (CORE) members to help carry the message in all regions of the state. The initial training will take place at STRS building on August 15, from 10-12 am. Other regional training sessions will be added as needed. I realize that the STRS board meeting and our CORE meeting is the next day Thursday August 16. So some may not wish to stay overnight, but others may decide that there is no more important issues facing us, and decide to do so this once. Some may decide to miss the CORE/STRS meeting on Thursday.

The Training will involve a review of the Health Care initiative, a discussion of frequently asked questions, the importance of staying on message, and strategies for outreach activities. These outreach activities will include contacting legislators (at home and in Columbus), writing letters to the editor, contacting local school boards, and talking with colleagues and peers. Any help will be needed and appreciated.

What Mary Ellen and I need to know right now is how many of you are willing to volunteer, and who you are. There is no more important issue facing us. CORE was formed to push for healthcare and now is our time to fight for those who have not had a voice. Please e-mail Mary Ellen or me and let us know if you are interested.

Sincerely,
Dave Parshall, President, CORE
Mary Ellen Angeletti, Vice President, CORE