Committee Information for 2008-2009

Members-at-Large / EANA Liaisons (as per EANA Policies Handbook)

Building Committees

A crucial committee that must be present in every building is the Building Committee.  Whether or not to have a Building Committee is not an option. The Building Committee is a hard-fought-for EANA right. It is a representative group of faculty members whose responsibility it is to resolve problems before they escalate or are taken further up the line.  For a full description of the duties and procedures associated with a building committee, click here.

If your building has not yet formed a Building Committee and you need help to create one, please contact EANA President Lee Speers or any Executive Board member. 

Standing Association Committees

External Communications
Marianne DiNenno, Chair

The External Communications committee is responsible for publicizing and awarding community grants as approved by the Representative Council.  Grants are generally awarded in the amount of  $250.00 to non-profit groups that provide educational and recreational experiences to children who live in the Norristown Area School District.  

For information please contact:
Marianne DiNenno,  EANA External Communications Chair
   mdinenno@nasd.k12.pa.us
   Norristown Area High School
   1900 Eagle Drive
   Norristown, PA  19403  
   610-630-5000

Friends of Education
Melissa Hopkins, Stephanie Curson and Jann Quigley, Co-Chairs

The Friends of Education Committee organizes an annual ceremony to allow EANA, as an organization, to recognize those members of the community for their dedication and efforts to improve the education of children in the Norristown School District.  The ceremony, usually held in May, provides the association with the opportunity to celebrate community excellence and promote cooperation in providing a quality education for all NASD students. 

For questions please contact:
Melissa Hopkins, EANA Friends of Education Chair
   mhopkins@nasd.k12.pa.us
   Marshall Street Elementary School

   1525 W. Marshall Street

   Norristown, PA  19403

Intergroup Relations
Wanda Cromer, Chair

The Intergroup Relations committee works to...

• Target members with five years or less of service for social activities

• Work with Social and Minority Affairs to develop social activities

• Extend mentoring to more than one year

• Develop and implement training programs for members with less than five years experience. These should include, but not be limited to, such topics asunderstanding the contract, understanding the role of EANA and classroom management.

For questions please contact:
Wanda Cromer, EANA Intergroup Relations Chair
   wcromer@nasd.k12.pa.us
   Stewart Middle School

   1315 Marshall Street
   Norristown, PA  19401

Internal Communications
Steven DiNenno, Chair

Prior to the 2004-2005 school year, EANA's internal communications were presented in newsletter format.  Mike Casey served as editor of our newsletter for many years.  The 2004-2005 school year marked the inception of our website, www.eana.info.  While our site is still evolving, our executive board and building reps have been very supportive of this effort.  We will continue to grow and improve with your help. 

To submit information please contact:
Steven DiNenno, EANA Internal Communications Chair
   sdinenno@nasd.k12.pa.us
   East Norriton Middle School

   330 Roland Drive
   Norristown, PA  19403

IPD - Instruction and Professional Development Committee

Carl Rieffanaugh and Karen Anderson, Co-chairs

This committee provides information to members regarding professional development opportunities offered through PSEA, NEA or other educational organizations.  Members are encouraged to attend association-sponsored events, including the Mideastern region's Seaview Leadership Conference and the Gettysburg Leadership Conference.

...Click here for an EANA/IPD agreement form, which must be completed to receive pre-approval and reimbursement for any professional development events. 

For information please contact:

Karen Anderson, EANA IPD Co-chair

    kanderson@nasd.k12.pa.us

    East Norriton Middle School

    330 Roland Drive

    Norristown, PA  19403

Legislative Committee

Joe Rodriguez, Chair

Committee responsibilities:  

    Norristown, PA  19401

Membership Committee

Kristie Cupples, Chair

Committee Responsibilities:

• Maintain current member roster

• Give monthly reports of new members

• Inform Executive Board of updated building/Association roster

• Work with EANA President to develop presentation for new teacher induction

• Register retirees for PSEA-R

• Assist building reps with new member registration

Member Services
Sheilah Wright, Chair

The Association provides members with information regarding PSEA/NEA endorsed programs, many offering substantial discounts.  This committee investigates and researches products or services for endorsement by EANA.  Current businesses working with EANA which afford members discounts include: AIG, California Casualty Car Insurance, first time home owners Wells Fargo Mortgage Program, Kades-Margolis tax deferred annuities-125 Plan, National City Bank credit card, Long Term Care, Verizon Wireless (cellular), car rentals, travel programs, and many more.  For further information click here.

For information please contact:
Sheilah Wright, EANA Member Benefits Chair
   swright@nasd.k12.pa.us
   Stewart Middle School

   1315 Marshall Street
   Norristown, PA  19401
 

Minority Affairs Committee
Stacey Lee-Mattison, Chair

The minority affairs committee is a resource for NASD teachers.  It supplies information about PSEA and NEA minority leadership conferences, events and delegate issues.  More information can be found on the PSEA website.

For information please contact:

Stacey Lee-Mattison, EANA Minority Affairs Chair

   slee@nasd.k12.pa.us

   East Norriton Middle School

   330 Roland Drive

   East Norriton, PA  19403

PR&R - Professional Rights and Responsibilities Committee

Sheilah Wright, Chair

Committee Responsibilities: 

• Oversee member issues needing grievances and/or meet and discuss

• Work with intergroup communications committee to develop and present a “Contract 101” workshop for new (5 years or fewer) members

• Inform EANA president of ALL contractual issues which may be filed

• Inform membership of state and local changes that may affect membership

Read Across America

Chair - VACANT

• Promote and publicize EANA’s participation in NEA/PSEA’s Read Across America events

• Coordinate and staff sites within Norristown Area School District communities

• Communicate with building Read Across America representatives concerningpromotion of events and materials available

• Report on participation of all buildings and community sites

• Involve NASD administration, support staff, school board directors and community leaders in Read Across America activities

Social Committee

Theresa Flood, Chair

Tuition Loan Program
Jann Quigley, Chair

EANA grants loans of up to $500.00 to members with 7 years of service or less to assist with the cost of taking a course.  The member must take a graduate or IU course to qualify.  Loans for courses taken in the fall need to be repaid by March 1.  Loans for courses taken in the spring need to be repaid by September 1.  Loans for summer courses must be repaid by November 1.

For information please contact:
Jann Quigley, EANA Tuition Loan Program
   jquigley@nasd.k12.pa.us
   Marshall Street Elementary School
   1525 W. Marshall Street
   Norristown, PA  19403