This is a reminder that the Governor will be holding Camden County’s town hall meeting about asset monetization on Monday, January 28th. Please try to attend and encourage your members to go, as well.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 7-9 p.m. – CAMDEN, Voorhees
Voorhees Middle School - Performing Arts Center
1000 Holly Oak Drive
Voorhees, NJ 08043
RSVP: 609-292-9763
http://www.state.nj.us/townhallmeetings/rsvp/index.html

Here are some sample questions you could ask:

As we all know, funding for new school construction and repair was depleted. But the needs are still out there. How do you plan to address these very real needs in your debt restructuring plan?

It’s been reported that the portion of tolls paid by New Jersey residents falls disproportionately on those living NEAR the toll roads, while ALL residents will hopefully benefit from debt restructuring. Why wouldn’t you consider an increase in the income tax, which is not only evenly distributed, but more progressive than toll increases?

You just signed a school funding law to provide aid to districts that have not had aid increases in a very long time. How will you pay for that if the Legislature agrees to your freeze on state spending?

URGENT REQUEST FOR YOUR HELP!!!CRISIS RALLY, CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 5:30 p.m.

AAP, an NJEA local affiliate at Camden County College, is in a bargaining crisis. They are fighting against premium sharing, an issue which impacts all Camden County locals.

As of this date, less than 10 of our county members have signed up to attend. Their administration and trustees are fully aware that a rally is planned. WE CANNOT LET DOWN OUR COLLEAGUES WITH LOW ATTENDANCE!!! Please organize a group from your local (at least two per local, more if possible.) Bring your local sign and WEAR RED.

RSVP to gquinn@njea.org ASAP and no later than Friday, January 25.

YOUR HELP NEEDED!!!

Camden County College Association of Administrative Personnel is asking for our help. They are negotiating, and premium sharing is on the table. Our colleagues at the college negotiate with a Board of Trustees. The county freeholders assigned to the college have made premium sharing a priority. This has potential impact on ALL associations throughout the county. Therefore, they would like you and your local association to join them as they rally at their Board of Trustees meeting. EACH LOCAL IS ASKED TO SEND TWO OR MORE REPS,AND PLEASE WEAR RED. Participants are asked to please bring signs identifying your local's support, for example, GTEA SUPPORTS AAP.

WHERE: Camden County College, Blackwood Campus

WHEN: Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 5:30 p.m.

RSVP: gquinn@njea.org by Friday, 1/25

More details regarding parking and directions will be supplied when you register.