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Belfast

Location: Belfast Area High School, Library

4:00 PM - 7:00 pm Cost: Free Kennebunk

Location: Middle School of the Kennebunks, Cafeteria

4:00 PM - 7:00 pm Cost: Free Skowhegan

Location: Skowhegan Middle School, Cafeteria

4:00 PM - 7:00 pm Cost: Free Auburn

Location: Auburn Middle School, Music Room

4:00 PM - 7:00 pm Cost: Free Ellsworth

Location: Ellsworth Elementary Middle School, Cafeteria

4:00 PM - 7:00 pm Cost: Free

To register for one of the Pre-Retirement Seminars, please register on the MEA website at: www.maineea.org. (Professional Development, Pre-Retirement Seminars). Select the location and date you would like to attend and register.

Fall dates will be added later.

Registrations are taken on a first-registration basis and will cease five (5) days prior to each seminar.

MUST PRE-REGISTER IN ORDER TO ATTEND Enrollment is limited to 75 at each session so be sure to register early. For questions, call the MEA office in Caribou at 1-800-281-3191.

It's hard to believe it's time to get ready for the new school year. As you prepare for returning students, you should also think about preparing for your own financial future.

Supplemental retirement plans offered in your district are one of the best places for you to set aside money for your future. Why participate?

• Earnings in the account grow tax-deferred. • You determine how much you want deducted from your paycheck – which you can change at your convenience. • The contributions you make are saved through convenient, automatic payroll deductions – you won’t even miss them. • Any contributions you make are always 100% vested –so the money you save is always yours.

W I N N E R , W I N N E R CHICKEN DINNER

MEA Membership Provides Unique Opportunities

While second grade teachers Taryn Southard and Allison Richards won’t be buzzing in and answering questions on Maine Pubilc’s high School Quiz Show, they’re making their TV debut along with Lewiston EA member, Gabrielle Blais.

“Honestly, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into, but I said “sure, why not” when asked. And then I pulled Allison along and we just laughed, smiled and went with it!” said Southard.

Both teachers smiled as they helped MEA with the taping of questions for the show. The MEA is a sponsor of the quiz show that highlights students from schools across the state as they compete against each other. Questions range from history to math and everything in between. This season features students from 16 schools with the winner set to receive $1,000 to go toward their Project Graduation.

“MEA is proud to sponsor High School Quiz Show: Maine which gives some of the very best students a platform to excel and demonstrate their knowledge. Supporting a show like the quiz show allows others to see the success of our students and educators,” said Grace Leavitt, MEA President.

In being active in the Association, Southard has been able to attend various trainings around the country, participate in local social and learning events and now be on TV, proving that participating in the work of the union brings far more value to her work life than just the contract.

“There are so many unique opportunities available through the MEA if you just pay attention and get involved. The taping was a little scary, but fun! I’m glad the MEA is willing to support things like the Quiz Show-it's important for the public to see our students do well on this type of platform. My membership really is valuable and I look forward to what may come next!,” said Southard.

“There are so many unique opportunities available through the MEA if you just pay attention and get involved. The taping was a little scary, but fun! I’m glad the MEA is willing to support things like the Quiz Show-it’s important for the public to see our students do well on this type of platform.” - Taryn Southard, Portland EA

Watch High School Quiz Show: Maine on Maine Public and online at mainepublic.org