The NYSUT Communications ( the art or technique of using words and graphics effectively to impart information or ideas) Competition celebrates a full palette of techniques currently used for communicating with members. The annual competition includes categories for both Retirees and In-Service communications and writing efforts. Recognizing outstanding NYSUT local union publications throughout the state, the 2015 NYSUT Communications Competition covered entries produced between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.
Best Column / Blog
CLASS RII
Criteria: Messages that engage the audience, inspire participation in the dialogue or encourage action on specific issues make the best entries.
First Place
Retiree Council 43
NYSUT Retiree Council 43 Blog
Title: Odds ‘N’ Ends
Award Winner: Deb Peterson
Editor: Felicia Bruce
Council President: Deb Peterson
http://rc43.ny.aft.org/presidents-desk The articles in the Column From the Desk of the President were also featured in the President's Message in all issues of Odds N Ends.
Best Use of Social Media
CLASS RII
Criteria: Show us how you use digital media - Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Flickr, Groupsites, Instagram - to communicate immediately and effectively.
First Place
Retiree Council 43
New York State United Teacher Retirees in Florida Facebook Page
Title: New York State United Teacher Retirees in Florida Facebook Page
Award Winner: Maxine Knisley
Editor: Felicia Bruce
Council President: Deb Peterson
https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-State-United-Teacher-Retirees-In-Florida/166355720080638
**** Our Facebook page can viewed without being a member of or signed in to Facebook. ****
Best Article About A Social Justice Issue
CLASS RII
Criteria: Enter your best stories about how your members are making a positive difference and helping to give voice to the voiceless.
Award of Distinction
Retiree Council 43
NYSUT Retiree Council 43
Title: Do Teachers Have To Take Vows Of Poverty
Award Winner: Felicia Bruce
Editor: Felicia Bruce
Council President: Deb Peterson
http://rc43.ny.aft.org/news/do-teachers-have-take-vows-poverty
Best Photo or Illustration
CLASS RII
Criteria: Enter a photograph or illustration that catches the heart and illuminates a story. Photos must be original to the publication, and taken by a union or staff member, or outside photographer hired expressly for the photo. By submitting photos in this category, it is understood that NYSUT has the right to reproduce them
Award of Distinction
Retiree Council 43
NYSUT Retiree Council 43
Title: Scenes Around The State: Space Coast Joined The Brevard Federation Of Teachers…
Award Winner: Maxine Knisley
Editor: Felicia Bruce
Council President: Deb Peterson
Most User Friendly Website
Class RII
Criteria: Entries are judged for creativity in making the site user friendly by presenting content that is useful and easy to navigate.
Award of Distinction
Retiree Council 43
NYSUT Retiree Council 43 Website
Title: NYSUT Retiree Council 43 Website
Award Winner: Maxine Knisley & Felicia Bruce
Webmaster: Felicia Bruce
Council President: Deb Peterson
You are on our website. http://rc43.ny.aft.org
NYSUT RETIREE COUNCIL 43 WINS THE ABEL BLATTMAN AWARD VOTE/COPE AWARD
The Award is made to a NYSUT local that contributes to VOTE/COPE an equivalent of at least $10 per member.
VOTE/COPE is NYSUT’s non-partisan political action fund that coordinates the voluntary contributions of members and supports NYSUT-endorsed candidates and campaign committees that are pro-labor and pro-public education. The largest single category of VOTE/COPE expenditures is in the form of rebates to local unions to be used in local activities such as school board races and for passage of school budgets.
If you haven’t made a commitment to VOTE/COPE, now would be a good time to take care of that. There has been enough written about the attacks on NYS public schools and teacher unions to convince anyone that we need to fight back. VOTE/COPE is the best way we have to fight!
CONTACT HELGA GALLI - RC 43 VOTE/COPE CHAIR:
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2980 SW Lauren Way
Palm City, FL 34990
NYSUT COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
THE 2015 NYSUT RETIREE COUNCIL 43 RECIPIENT is Bernice (Bunny) Steinman, originally from the White Plains Teachers Association.
The Community Service Awards were established in 1993 and were created to recognize individuals who have given outstanding volunteer service to their communities. Since its inception, hundreds of NYSUT members have been nominated by their locals or retiree councils to receive this award. Congratulations Bunny!