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| Community Service Awards Awards
Colleen Bogan Beverly S. Braxton John D. Hallinan Kathleen Vento Ivan Steen RETIREES Gary Ostrander Carol Giunta Mary Jane Chilton Shirley B. Hess John H. van Schaick Ann M. Stellwag Rosalind Mariani Francine Kritchek Emily Schreiber Anna Jaeger Mary O'Leary Schlaikjer Carol Nolan Carol Belmonte Belle Sheiner 2004 Local Community Service Awards Created as a result of a resolution passed at the 1996 RA, this award was created to recognize those locals that have made a collective and sustained contribution to community service during the previous year. The efforts on the part of these locals have not only enhanced the learning opportunities of students but also enriched the quality of life in their communities. Arlington Teachers' Association Arlington teachers have improved conditions within the community and enhanced the quality of life for all citizens in Dutchess County. Some of their contributions were: Bedford Teachers' Association Community service has always been an important aspect of the Bedford Teachers Association. In 2003 they: * Awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers The Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers considers community service to be an integral function of their local. In 2003 they demonstrated this by: * Conducting a toy drive with items going to Nassau County Medical Center and other local organizations including Marines Toys for Tots Drive Bellport Teachers' Association The Bellport Teachers' Association has worked long, hard, and continuously to build its stature in the community and to earn community respect. Due to this respect they have a far greater impact on the daily education of children. They proved this fact in 2003 by: * Actively contributing to the Town of Brookhaven Adopt-a-Highway program East Hampton Teachers' Association The East Hampton Teachers' Association has been actively involved in many aspects of their community. During 2003 they: East Syracuse-Minoa United Teachers Members of the East Syracuse-Minoa United Teachers have always been committed not just to educating students but to being a visible part of their community. To demonstrate this commitment in 2003 they: * Contributed to the Syracuse Children's Hospital Miracle Network Eastchester Teachers' Association Community service is an important aspect of the Eastchester Teachers' Association. During 2003, the Association: * Raised funds for a wide variety of charities through "first Friday of the month" campaign Elmont Elementary Teachers' Association The Elmont Elementary Teachers' Association believes that as a leading professional organization, the support of, and participation in, community endeavors is one of their primary responsibilities. In 2003, they continued that commitment by: * Sponsoring an Elmont Little League team Erie 1 Professional Education Association The Erie 1 Professional Education Association offers their members many ways to give back to the community through their various committees. The lives of many people were touched in 2003 because they: * Held a school supply drive donating materials totaling over 500 pounds to two Buffalo City schools Farmingdale Federation of Teachers The Farmingdale Federation of Teachers consistently evidences a belief in service to the community. In the past year the Federation's efforts included: * Facilitating a "Dinner Theatre" event, with dinner served by the students and a musical comedy Herricks Teachers' Association The Herricks Teachers' Association has supported numerous activities throughout 2003 that bring a diverse people together to build unity and identity as a community. They: * Solicited union member attendance at and provided refreshments for the International Film Festival sponsored by the Herricks Community Coalition and the Annual Herricks Community Fund Dinner Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association The Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association believes being actively involved in their community brings a partnership between school and home that leads to success. Thus they made a positive impact on their community by: * Sponsoring two Little League teams United Teachers of Island Trees Members of United Teachers of Island Trees * Held a teacher talent show raising over $10,000 for high school music scholarships Kings Park Classroom Teachers' Association The Kings Park Classroom Teachers' Association members have been active in the community and with the community. During this past year they have: * Received the Saturn/AUW 2003 Partnership Award for the development of a teacher-mentor program. Lake Shore Teachers' Association The Lake Shore Teachers' Association believes in being involved in its school community. During 2003 they have reached that goal by: * Participating in the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk Lancaster Central Teachers' Association The Lancaster Central Teachers' Association feels that the community and schools are interconnected. To assure proper function of their schools, the LCTA has traditionally supported school and community efforts. Some of their 2003 contributions were: * Sponsoring the Western New York Sting Little League baseball team Newfane Teachers' Association The Newfane Teachers' Association is leading the way for showing their young community members the importance of education, character, and the spirit of giving. During the past year, they have demonstrated this goal by: * Holding their annual dinner dance raising over $5,000 to benefit Niagara Hospice Niagara Falls Teachers The Niagara Falls Teachers have continued their tradition of community service during 2003. They have had a positive impact on their community by: * Receiving the United Way "Bronze Award" for their outstanding contribution and service for participating in the annual United Way Drive and volunteering for "Make a Difference" Day Niagara-Wheatfield Teachers' Association The members of the Niagara-Wheatfield Teachers' Association can be counted on to help their community members in time of need. Some of their contributions in 2003 were: * Organized and/or sponsored various fundraisers for child suffering medical problems North Babylon Teachers' Organization The North Babylon Teachers' Organization has again demonstrated its community service spirit this past year with their members serving as role models and getting students involved in helping others. In 2003 they: * Collected incidentals such as soaps, shampoos, etc., for Coalition Against Domestic Abuse North Bellmore Teachers' Association Members of the North Bellmore Teachers' Association feel that it is extremely important to develop and sustain a bond between the educational system and the community in which they serve. To demonstrate their continued commitment they: * Prepared and distributed a Holiday Book List for all parents of children within grades K-6 North Tonawanda United Teachers Members of North Tonawanda United Teachers have again demonstrated their concern for their community. During 2003 they: * Contributed new toys to the Toys for Tots campaign and food items to their local Food Pantry Sayville Teachers' Association The members of the Sayville Teachers' Association give unselfishly of their time to help their fellow citizens, not only in their community, but also around the world. In the past year, the Association: * Held fundraisers to donate to many organizations including the Make A Wish Foundation, UNICEF, OxFam International, American Cancer Society, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Somers Faculty Association Members of the Somers Faculty Association are dedicated to community service. In 2003 they demonstrated this dedication by: * Being involved in the NYSUT Food Patch campaign for the 11th year United Federation of Teachers The UFT has always been in the forefront in efforts to better its city and its communities. * The UFT maintains a very active health and safety program monitoring environmental health issues for their staff and students. They also offer health and safety training programs for their members, including special training for lab technicians and for paraprofessionals who work with their most fragile children. After demonstrations and a dramatic press conference, their city has subsequently assigned more safety officers and special security task forces to troubled schools and has begun to address the urgent need for separate facilities for disruptive and violent students. They have held successful demonstrations at schools to spotlight overcrowding and oversized classes, safety issues, and micro-management in the classroom. Valley Central Teachers' Association The Valley Central Teachers' Association is actively involved in both school and community programs. Some of their contributions in 2003 were: * Holding multiple fundraisers for various medical/health concerns such as Daffodils for Cancer, Flowers for the Heart, Relay for Life, and Care for Kids Waterville Teachers' Association As a very small rural community, the Waterville Teachers' Association members are closely linked to this community they adore. Several highlights of their year's activities include: * Established the first Salvation Army Red Kettle in the community and raised over $1,500 for back-to-school supplies for needy students |
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| NYSUT Representative Assembly 2004. March 24-27. Hilton New York. | |