News
News impacting public employee union members

 convention - day 4  
Delegates generate, exchange ideas; OCSEA's WAC participates in PEOPLE relay race

Aug. 10, 2006 (5:09 p.m. EST) - Although the morning started with the biennial PEOPLE relay race, most of Thursday's convention was dedicated to participating in a unique electronic "town meeting" to help AFSCME's future.

OCSEA's Women's Action Committee relay team raised over $8,000 for the PEOPLE political action fund.

It was a "you had to be there to understand it" day that used a mix of instantaneous polling, groups discussions, and rapid distilling of ideas to brainstorm and give directions to leaders, especially AFSCME's new leadership institute.

The town hall involved more than 3,000 delegates. The event was so engaging that 98 percent stayed for the entire seven hours of meeting. McEntee promised to adhere to the suggestions made in the meeting, and said he now saw his job as helping delegates do their job.

Click to view larger image.

OCSEA's Women's Action Committee relay team raised more than $8,000 for the PEOPLE political action fund. Traditionally, our WAC team has been a top fund raiser in the event.

Click on the thumbnail images below to view larger images or browse the photo album now (macromedia flash plug-in required).

	In the photo, Gloria Arseneau, an Illinois delegate, is using her personal key pad to vote on various proposals developed only a few minutes before the photo was taken by over 400 small group discussions.
	OCSEA's Women's Action Committee relay team raised over $8,000 for the PEOPLE political action fund. At the starting line of the race . . .
	. . .  passing the baton as the 5K race went along Lake Michigan . . .
	. . . And passing the baton again along the lake . . . IMG_3219.JPG
	. . .  And then alongside Grant Park . . .
	. . . to the finish line . . .
	. . .and a happy relay team . . .
	. . .and a top fundraising award to the OCSEA team from Secretary-Treasurer Bill Lucy.

See Related

AFSCME 37th International Convention Website

Photo Gallery (Day 4- The photograph albums below require Macromedia Flash Media Player to view. Download now.

Final Report - Town Hall Meeting Results

Day 4 - AFSCME Daily Convention Newsletter

Day 3: Delegates amend constitution to strengthen, excel union's organizing efforts nationwide

Day 2: AFSCME delegates pass 21st Century Initiative

Day 1: OCSEA leaders represent members at AFSCME convention this week