The Oregon School Employees Association is a “Member's Union.”  Each year that statement is confirmed when delegates from Chapters throughout the state gather at the Annual OSEA Conference as the governing body of the Union.  As documented in the OSEA Constitution, members elected to represent the interests of their Chapter at Conference are the Union’s ultimate decision-makers.  This makes the Annual OSEA Conference the premier governing event.  The delegates that attend determine member dues, approve the OSEA annual budget, membership requirements, insure that the mission and goals of the Union reflect the interests of the members, and many other topics that are brought forward by the members.

Also, the Conference is where members come together to share a sense of unity and solidarity as they learn about their Union, themselves, and other OSEA members.


To Prepare for Conference
What to Do
There are certain tasks that each Chapter must complete in preparation for conference. Click on the words "What to Do" for a detailed list of what your Chapter must do in order to prepare.

Selecting Chapter Delegates
Also be sure to read the important information at the "Selecting Chapter Delegates" link regarding the proper procedure to select Chapter delegates.


Conference 2008
The 2008 Annual OSEA Conference will be at the Holiday Inn from June 26-28.  The theme for this Conference will be selected by the Conference/Credentials Committee and approved by the OSEA State Board of Directors.

Registration Form
All Conference delegates must register with the Salem office before Conference. Registration forms will be sent to Chapter Presidents/Secretaries in March 2008.

Conference Agenda
The Conference will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26. Meals begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26.

Conference Meals
OSEA, in coordination with the Holiday Inn, has a meal package that members can register for, which will alleviate the additional concerns of finding or preparing meals between Conference sessions.


Resolutions
Any OSEA member may advocate to modify, change, or create governance documents by creating and submitting a resolution. OSEA members who volunteer and are chosen to be on the State Resolutions/Constitution Committee process all submitted resolutions. The Resolutions/Constitution Committee studies all submitted resolutions and advises Conference delegates as to the effect the resolution would have.

Resolution Submission Form
In order to submit a resolution for delegates to consider at Conference, you must fill out a submission form and submit it by February 1.

Additional Resolution Information
For more information about resolutions and the OSEA State Resolutions/Constitution Committee, visit the link above "Additional Resolution Information."