Feb-Mar 2022 Advisor

ELECTING

FEBRUARY–MARCH 2022 CEA ADVISOR 15

Below are the official candidate statements and photographs for CEA-Retired candidates seeking election to the CEA RA and NEA RA. Candidate statements are printed as provided by the candidates on their respective nomination forms. CEA-Retired members can vote for six candidates in the CEA RA Retired election and six candidates in the NEA RA Retired election. ELECTIONS: 2022 CEA RA AND NEA RA RETIRED CANDIDATES DELEGATE ELECTIONS AND TERMS • Candidates who receive the highest number of votes in the CEA-Retired election for the CEA RA and NEA RA will be declared elected for one-year terms. • Candidates who receive the next highest number of votes following the election of the delegates will be declared successor delegates in order of descending number of votes received (i.e., highest to lowest).

CEA RA RETIRED CANDIDATES

NEA RA RETIRED CANDIDATES 1. Rae Baczek

1. Rae Baczek I’m a ret. math tchr. I represented CEA as GEA pres.,Fairfield cty.dir.,CEA sec.,NEA dir.,and del. to 5 EI conf. It would be my honor to represent you this year. 2. Bob Brown Served as local president, local Bd. of Ed. Now chair CEAPAC, NEAFund-R and Poverty Task Force. Passionate fighter for retired and active rights. Vocal at RA’s. 3. Myles Cohen Thank you for all your support! We must be vocal and visible at the CEA RA to protect retired teachers issues. 4. Karen DiMenna As your CEA-Retired Secretary, I would truly appreciate the opportunity to represent you as a delegate to the RA. I work hard in support of retirement issues and public education! 5. Pat Jordan Please give me one of your votes again for delegate to the CEA and NEA RA’s. I have served you in many capacities. As always, I will provide a strong voice on your behalf. Thanks! 6. Mary Beth Lang Count on me to show up and represent you as a CEA Retired officer. I work to protect pensions, health benefits, and educational funding. 7. Gary Peluchette I am asking for your support to represent retired teachers. I have served as a local president in Bridgeport, as well as a CEA Board member and NEA Director.

I’m a ret. math tchr. I represented CEA as GEA pres.,Fairfield cty.dir.,CEA sec.,NEA dir.,and del. to 5 EI conf. It would be my honor to represent you this year.

2. Bob Brown Served as local president, local Bd. of Ed. Now chair CEAPAC, NEAFund-R and Poverty Task Force. Passionate fighter for retired and active rights. Vocal at RA’s. 3. Gloria Brown CEA-R delegate since 2008. I want to continue to bring my experience, competence, and courage to my advocacy for retirees and public education. Please vote for me. Thanks. 4. Karen DiMenna As your CEA-Retired Secretary, I would truly appreciate the opportunity to represent you as a delegate to the RA. I work hard in support of retirement issues and public education! 5. Pat Jordan Please give me one of your votes again for delegate to the CEA and NEA RA’s. I have served you in many capacities. As always, I will provide a strong voice on your behalf. Thanks! 6. Mary Beth Lang Count on me to show up and represent you as a CEA Retired officer. I work to protect pensions, health benefits, and educational funding. 7. William Murray The RA and annual retired meeting provide opportunities to exchange ideas and take action on issues relevant to our retired members. I ask for your vote.

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