Attention All BTU Members

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BTU MEMBER NOTES (ADDITION & CORRECTIONS)
October 28, 2009

+ CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS ON THURSDAY: PLEASE RSVP!

+ ADDITION: BTU NEW EDUCATOR EVENT

+ CORRECTION: CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS WORKSHOP

+ CORRECTION: BTU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

+ REMINDER: UPCOMING PROSPECTIVE RETIREE WORKSHOP

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CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS THURSDAY! PLEASE RSVP IN REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL / The contract talks for instructional staff start at 2:30 p.m. and all employees are urged to arrive as soon as they get out of work up to the end of the talks around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29 at the BTU office in Tamarac. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can arrange for the correct amount of seating, beverages and snacks. RSVP IN REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL.

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BTU NEW EDUCATORS EVENT: The BTU New Educators Committee presents "Take a bite out of hunger canned food drive!" for all BTU members with 0-5 years Broward schools experience / 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 13, 2009 / We will be hosting a food drive at Cafe Iguana. For each can of food new educators bring in, they will be entered in a raffle for a prize! Canned food will be donated to local shelters for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Participants will receive two free drink tickets and menu specials until 8 p.m. / Location: Cafe Iguana-PINES 8358 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL., 33024 954-433-8787 www.CAFEIGUANAPINES.com / To learn more about the BTU and New Educators Committee log on to www.BTUonline.com today

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CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS LIABILITY WORKSHOP: The BTU CHR Committee will sponsor a Teacher Liability Workshop with presenter, BTU Field Staff Representative Steven Feldman, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19 at the BTU Office in Tamarac. The class will provide new information and expanded details designed for classroom teachers and stewards who may have already received this training. This is an important workshop for all BTU members to attend. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Space is limited to 30 participants. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by calling First Vice President Bernie Schultz at 954-486-6250 Ext. 234 or by sending her an e-mail at bschultz@btuonline.com

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BTU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ER&D WORKSHOP: Members are invited to attend an Effective Group Management Workshop from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at the BTU office in Tamarac. Participants will receive in-service points. Space is limited to 30 participants. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by calling First Vice President Bernie Schultz at 954-486-6250 Ext.234 or by sending an e-mail to her at bschultz@btuonline.com

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REMINDER -- UPCOMING PROSPECTIVE RETIREE WORKSHOP: The BTU Retirees Chapter is sponsoring a workshop for BTU members-only who are prospective retirees at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd at the BTU office in Tamarac. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by calling and leaving a message with BTU Retirees President Vivian Silbiger at 954-486-6250 Ext. 255 or by contacting her via e-mail at vsilbiger@btuonline.com