Volume 33 Number 5 June 2021 Fall Conference has exciting plans

by Vickie Jackson million. Gorman was previously the associate and Paul Zastrow director of Natural Resources Council, Discover the land now Oregon Wild. between Mt. Hood Our planned workshops will include: Racial and the Columbia Justice, Senior Fraud, AARP Safe Driving Tips, River. Come to our Emergency Preparedness – Mother Nature’s annual Fall Confer- Wrath, Travel, and Retiree Benefits. ence September 27 in We plan to be finished with our structured Hood River at the activities by 2:30 p.m. to give everyone enough Rockford Grange. time for wine tasting and/or exploring the There will be work- beautiful countryside. shops, snacks, and To help plan your trip here are the links for lunch, all included in places to stay: the $25 registration • Campgrounds in the area: https:// Kevin Gorman fee. visithoodriver.com/stay/? We will have a Silent _sft_type=campgrounds Auction to raise funds for the OEA Foundation • Hampton Inn and Suites, close to the marina and ask members to donate a book or two to the Westcliff Lodge, with quite a view of the Literacy Project. Columbia River. Our keynote speaker, Kevin Gorman, will give a • Brookside Bed & Breakfast to be closer to the history of the Columbia Gorge. He is the conference site executive director of Friends of the Columbia • Hood River Hostel to bring back college Gorge, as well as its land trust memories Gorman joined the organization in 1998, and These are just a few suggestions for you to during his tenure, Friends has grown from eight choose from with most rooms costing around staff and one office to 22 staff and three offices; $150, with tax. Make you reservations soon! net assets have grown from $750,000 to $22 To register fill out form on Page 11.

Census makes changes in representation by Maureen Barnhart Max Denning of the La Grande Observer wrote As a result of the 2020 Census, Texas gains two an article that ran January 14, 2019, in which seats, one seat each to Colorado, Florida, some political observers offered these potential Montana, North Carolina and Oregon. Seven scenarios in Oregon. These are NOT official, just states have lost seats: California, , some possibilities determined with the help of a Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and West computer program to fit the parameters of Virginia. Oregon law. Five seats will move from blue states to red ORS 188.010, which gives the state’s criteria ones — owing to population shifts from the Rust for drawing congressional Belt, the Northeast and California to the South districts, states that a district and other portions of the West. must “be contiguous; be of Three of seven being taken away are coming equal population (approx- from states in which Democrats have some imately 720,000 people in measure of control over the maps. Other states 2022); utilize existing have more divided control or redistricting geographic or political commissions. Continued on Page 7. ———————————————————PrimeTimes 1———————————————— Random Remarks by President Bobbi cations—from postcards to texting to email to Yambasu PrimeTimes. We have used all of these communi- Two things strike me as I cation modes in the past, but not in the ways we write this last article for the are using them now. We are making a concerted current year—first, that we effort to provide more ‘touch’ space for all our have completed more than a members. year of personal isolationism Like most people, we “Zoom” a lot. While those due to the pandemic and, second, that the of us on the Board look forward to being able to pandemic actually led to some good eventually meet in person again, we also have consequences. I know the second part of that benefited positively from our Zoom account. As a statement will cause some pause for some of us. group, we have decided to continue our com- The pandemic gave us time to really reflect on mittee meetings via Zoom even after we return to many of the events happening in our country and in-person Board meetings. They seem to be more the world. It laser-focused us on our actions and productive with better attendance. There is more the actions of others, and on the interconnected- later in this newsletter about our committees. ness of those actions. Due to events outside the actual pandemic, we Our world will never again have the ’normal’ of as a nation have had to face the continued racism the pre-pandemic. And that is probably a good in our country and around the world. While we thing. We have had to face a lot during the last can’t change the whole world, we can make year and examine for ourselves the type of world changes happen in our country. As in most things, we want for the future. that change must start with us as individuals. As In the OEA-Retired arena, we have had to learn Michael Jackson once sang, we have to ‘look at different means of meeting together and to amp the man in the mirror.’ up our communications. These are good things. The necessary changes will not always be easy. We are trying to do various types of communi- In fact, I predict that many of them will be very hard and will result from both personal and collective soul-searching. For some of us, the changes will be painfully slow and for some of us they will be far too fast. As I look forward to my last year as the OEA- Retired President, I also look forward to the programs and policies that we can put into place to enhance our lives and the lives of all those around us. Much of what we are now working PrimeTimes Continued on Page 4. June 2021 Volume 33 Number 5

Editor Marleen Wallingford - [email protected] CALENDAR Assistant Editor Ray Johnson - [email protected] 2021 PrimeTimes, the official publication of OEA-Retired, May 17 OEA-Rered Board (virtual) is published five times a year as a benefit of membership. June 1 PrimeTimes published Officers June 29-30 NEA-Rered Annual President Bobbi Yambasu, [email protected] Meeng (virtual) Vice President Eileen Wende, [email protected] July 2-6 NEA Representave Secretary Susie Garrison, [email protected] Treasurer Mavis Randklev, [email protected] Assembly (virtual) www.oearetired.oregon.org July 12 OEA-Rered Board (virtual) July 19-23 OEA Summer Conference Staff UniServ Consultant (virtual) Evan Wickersham - [email protected] September 27 OEA-Rered Fall Conference, Hood River ———————————————————PrimeTimes 2———————————————— Advocating for Infrastructure and Nutrition for Families by Maureen Barnhart and our Legislators are surprised support to keep funding for Eileen Wende that we do not find the free school lunches, as has all The OEA Congressional “compromise” offered by the of the Oregon delegation with Advocacy Team Zoom-met with Dept of Ed to be acceptable. the exception of Rep. Cliff Sen. on April 30 to The team thanked him for his Bentz, CD 2. thank him for his support of advocacy for schools and As Congressional our national legislative school infrastructure relevant Representative, he also voted priorities and to clarify what to the Rebuild America’s against the COVID relief bill. support is still requested. Schools Act and tax fairness Senator Wyden also spoke of Both in opening and as we proposals. We were surprised his bill, the Malheur Com- ended the meeting, the Senator that the Senator was unaware munity Empowerment for the extolled the efforts and valor of of how high a priority it is for Owyhee Act, which will allow our educators who have been NEA to rebuild, modernize, ranchers and the BLM to offering their best efforts in and make structurally safe interactively manage rangeland teaching online throughout the America’s public schools. in Malheur County. pandemic and in the return to CAT members were quick to He is hoping to get bipartisan in-person learning—surely it’s respond to the Senator that support for his bill from fair to say that those of us who many of our schools are old, Oregon’s Representative Bentz. are retired are equally in awe suffer mold, air and water The Senator and his staff of our colleagues. quality issues, and have been gave us their time between On the agenda was an not retrofitted for earthquake meetings and after a long night update/discussion regarding safety; and that NEA has and plane flight that included a statewide standardized testing. actively lobbied on these issues delay on a stopover. As your representatives to CAT, for many years. They were engaged and we do wonder from whom our Senator Wyden was adamant attentive to our comments. Congressional delegation is about the need to expand However, we did not have time receiving incorrect reassur- funding for broadband in rural to fully explain some of our ances that all is well on this and underserved areas. He issues nor to appropriately front? reiterated that in any infra- thank him for his support. In this meeting, as with Rep. structure bill coming out of the The Senator has been an , CD 1, we Senate Finance Committee advocate of including had to remind that the time would include broadband. He supplements to the revenue commit-ment for even limited had not only heard from our Continued on Page 4. standardized testing would committee members, but it is a question the wisdom of using concern that he hears, loud the precious time left in this and clear, voiced at every rural school year for such testing. town hall meeting. We observed that testing is Active educators on the team not needed to confirm that touted the efforts of public inequities exist in our low- school districts to continue to income communities. We feed our students during the reminded the Senator that the closure of buildings. School type of test required by the U. meals for all, at no cost, means S. Department of Education is improved health, support for designed to make system learning, and an end to stigma. changes, not to determine how NEA has put forth several to place or support individual initiatives to include “Healthy students. Meals for All” in the American When we first bring up the Families Plan. Sen. Ron Wyden subject of standardized testing Sen. Wyden voiced his

———————————————————PrimeTimes 3———————————————— meaningful conversation with a conversation is needed. This Advocating person whose views are way you can avoid Continued from Page 3. diametrically opposed to your embarrassing the individual in the forest counties; thus own thoughts and beliefs? and inadvertently escalating supporting our rural districts. Restorative justice techniques the situation. While we will be in touch with can help us work through these Always avoid arguing back his staff to give additional difficult conversations. Most and forth, as this will lead to information, we suggest that relationship building or healing more conflict. When starting a individuals might send your happens in one-on-one conver- conversation and working appreciation to his aide, sations. toward a solution, it is usually [email protected] Before initiating a conver- best to start on common ov. sation, there are three items to ground and work from there. keep in mind: Telling a story about a personal 1) How are you feeling? experience often provides Handling a 2) What happened/what were understanding which move a you thinking? conversation forward. difficult 3) How can any harm be Lastly, it is important to pick repaired? your battles wisely. One must conversation When engaging in a remember that every little by Ruth Greiner, Matt Falby restorative conversation, you difference cannot be resolved and Eileen Wende should always be aware of your immediately, if at all. Even the Sometimes we find ourselves body language. Most people smallest bit of understanding is in social situations in which we make assumptions based on a step forward. feel angered by another your facial expressions, how person’s words or actions. you act, and your energy level. What can be done to work Always speak in your authentic We through the discomfort that is voice by welcoming and often created by these acknowledging what you hear remember situations? without necessarily implying Sheila Dougherty, Portland Confrontation and silence are agreement. Sept. 12, 2020 two actions which we often fall Know your own triggers. Be Peg Hewlet, Wilsonville back on, but both can add to open to listening to the other Mar. 16, 2021 the stress of the situation and person, even if something is Tom Zyp, Hillsboro seldom resolve the problem. hard for you to hear or you April 16, 2021 How can you have a don’t like or disagree with what you are hearing. Remain calm, and always avoid making assumptions, because you most Random likely have no idea what prior Remarks experiences have Continued from Page 2. shaped this person’s on will be slowly revealed attitude. throughout the year, beginning A restorative with sessions at the Fall conversation should Conference (more about the happen in private. If Conference is contained in this you’re in a group newsletter as well). setting, arrange a And, with that little teaser, I time to talk without hope to see all of you at the broadcasting to the Fall Conference in Hood River! group that a private

———————————————PrimeTimes 4—————————————————- Champion of Social Justice, Tribal Sovereignty, International Peace: Former U. S. Rep. Elizabeth Furse (1936-2021)

“I believe it’s time to change the focus of our priorities, to reflect that national security means providing children with a quality education, access to health care and a safe place to live and learn.” by Maureen Barnhart for women and the vulnerable From 1992 to 1998, Elizabeth and international peace and Furse was the third* Oregon nuclear disarm-ament. woman to serve in the U.S. From 1980 to 1986 she House of Representatives. Her coordinated the tribal election marked the year that restoration project of the the number of women in the Native American program for House increased from 28 to 47. Oregon Legal Services. She co- Born in the then British founded the Oregon Peace colony, Nairobi, , she was Institute. the first naturalized U.S. citizen Elizabeth Furse believed that from to be elected to the nuclear warheads should be Congress. She stepped down in banned; that continued 1998 because she believed in investment in “outdated Cold term limits. War weapons systems while we In her lifetime, Elizabeth neglect our children” should no Furse was an advocate for longer be the definition of She was always supported but issues of: women’s rights, national security. OEA PAC in her elections. farmworker rights, Indigenous Her values and leadership *Nan Wood Honeyman and tribal communities, healthcare will be missed. were the first two. A look back at our past by Ray Johnson who retired prior to September logo was adopted for NEA-R- 1, 1986 as retired life members, OR, as well as a new format for provided they maintain their the newsletter with the new membership in NEA-Retired. logo. 35 years 30 years ago 15 years ago It was reported that retired It was announced that NEA- OEA-Retired membership at the national Retired lifetime dues were level had increased from zero going to increase from $100 to founded in in 1984 to more than 100,000. $200. 25 years ago 10 years ago 1986 A concern was raised by PrimeTimes editor Ray OEA Executive Secretary Bob Johnson announced that any Here is what happened Crumpton that NEA-R-OR was member with an email address following our formation 35 overspending its budget and was added to the electronic years ago in November of lacked program development, mailing for the newsletter, 1985. and after much discussion which increased the numbers 35 years ago changes were proposed to from 27 percent to 68 percent. The NEA-Retired-Oregon correct the problem. 5 years ago (OEA-R-OR; original name of 20 years ago Evan Wickersham was OEA-Retired) Board approved Newsletter editor Paul appointed staff consultant to grandfathering all members Zastrow announced that a new replace Paul Kyllo.

———————————————PrimeTimes 5—————————————————- are Bylaws and Policies, The Membership Committee We need you Communications, Conference, develops materials and by Bobbi Yambasu OEA Foundation, Legislative, promotes activities to facilitate I’m not sure whether or not Literacy, Membership, in recruiting new retired and you are aware that OEA- Nominations and Elections, pre-retired members. Retired has a number of and Travel. In addition, we committees that work on have a new group, the Equity behalf of the organization. and Racial Justice Task Force. “Volunteerism is the Those committees can always Some of the committees are use more members. We want self-explanatory, but some are voice of the people to make sure our committees not. A brief explanation put into action. work for the benefit of our follows: These actions shape membership; the only way we The Bylaws and Policies can do that is to have partici- Committee is responsible for and mold the present pation by our membership. keeping the OEA-Retired into a future of which In the past, most committees Bylaws, Policies and Board have met during the OEA- Policies current. we can all be proud.” Retired Board meetings. Doing The Communications – Helen Dyer so meant that business got Committee promotes OEA- taken care of, but often that Retired and is responsible for meant that only Board all internal communication, members served on our Webpage, publication of Remember committees because most PrimeTimes, and providing people didn’t want to travel to technical training for the use of the children Salem for a meeting that lasted our various communication by Anne Jones only about an hour. modes. Children’s needs are greater However, a year in which the The Conference Committee than ever and the OEA Foun- Board could not meet in per- plans the Fall Conference dation for Children is a great son, led us to have our meet- (September) and the Annual help toward meeting some of ings via Zoom. This made it Assembly (March). the need. easier for others outside the The OEA Foundation With our reduced ability due Board to attend meetings as no Committee works with OEA on to COVID to hold fundraising physical travel was required. promoting the OEA Foundation efforts, we haven’t been In addition, committees could and helping maintain the completely thwarted. The 35th schedule longer meetings. records necessary for the Anniversary Challenge was one Longer meetings enabled disbursal and use of OEA of our tools which has so far more discussion and more Foundation funds. raised $1,000 toward general work being completed. The Legislative Committee children’s needs. Thanks if you Some of our committees have promotes involvement with the contributed your $35, and it is been able to expand what they OEA candidate interview still not too late. are able to do. process, election activities, Even though the OEA RA One of my goals has always lobbying elected officials and was virtual this year, the been to have more of our monitoring senior issues, such virtual Foundation Auction general membership on our as PERS, health, welfare, raised a whopping $7,480! committees. I am hoping that insurance and housing. Whether you’ve ever donated some of you will volunteer. For The Literacy Committee to the Foundation before or most committees, the meeting promotes literacy by gathering not, remember you can send commitment time would be books (via donations and donations, pay online or you about 1-2 hours once every purchase) and distributing can do as we do and make a two months. Occasionally, a them to various school monthly donation when we committee might have more classrooms and other places pay our other bills. meetings because of commit- where children are present. Since OEA supports the ment deadlines. These books are for children to administrative costs, 100% of The OEA-Retired Committees take home and keep. our donations go to children.

———————————————————PrimeTimes 6———————————————— parties represent the percent Republican and 42 Books for proportion statewide. (Oregon percent Democrat. The 3rd, law does not require members 4th and newly drawn 6th kids of Congress to live in their districts would be considered by Janet Jackson districts.) Democratic districts, with 77, Things have slowed down a First proposal: While most 60 and 60 percent Democratic bit for the Literacy Project, but would intuitively see a new representation. we have made a few donations district in the metro area, Jim Second proposal: Jacob since February. Moore, a political science Boenzi is an Arizona high • Little Free Libraries, professor and director of school student (or was in Portland and Forest Grove— political outreach at Pacific 2019) whose map creates a 20 books University’s Tom McCall sixth district that consists of all • Washington County Kids, Center for Policy Innovation, of Clatsop, Columbia, Tilla- Hillsboro—30 books suggests new district that mook, Yamhill, Polk, Lincoln, • Ukiah K-12 School, Ukiah— would include all of Oregon’s Benton and Linn counties 44 books coastal counties, northwestern along with less populated That brings our total of books Columbia County, the far parts of Marion and donated since 2009 to 18,496! western portion of Lane Washington counties. Because all of the events at County and Josephine and Third proposal: Reagan which we usually receive Jackson Counties in Southern Knopp, a political consultant, books were cancelled or went Oregon. The new district created a map with a new to Zoom in the last year, I have would unite the coastal region, district containing Lincoln, created a Wish List on currently in three different Polk, Benton, Marion and Linn AmazonSmile. districts, as “a community of counties along with small The majority of the books common interest”. portions of Yamhill and are to help us realize this The 1st Congressional Clackamas counties. His ver- year’s goal of reaching the District (currently includes sion cuts portions of District 2, youngest Oregon readers, from almost all of Washington moves Hood River County into birth to Pre-K. If you would County, most of the westside District 3, and approximately like to purchase a book please of Portland and Yamhill, half of Wasco County moves email me at gogirl@comcast. Columbia and Clatsop into District 5. To get to the net and I will send you the counties) would be located necessary population, the link. only in sections of Washington eastern parts of Lane and Also, if you know of a and Clackamas counties. The Douglas counties join District daycare center, home daycare, growth in the population of 2. In this version CD 2 remains or preschool that you would Hillsboro, Beaverton and red, the other five blue. like to recommend for a Oregon City would mean that Again, it’s all informed donation of our books, email those cities would hold the speculation. Now the real me that information also. majority of the population of question is: where do Thank you for your the 1st District. Oregon’s House Districts end continued support of the The 5th District would lose up? And how will that inform Literacy Project. part of Clackamas County but our lobbying on the issues that keep most of it. “It would give are determined in the State the suburban areas their own Legislature? Those are the Census district,” Moore said, noting issues usually closest to our Continued from Page 1. that “this is where much of daily lives. boundaries; not divide Oregon’s population growth The Oregon Supreme Court communities of common has come over the last 10 granted the Legislature an interest; and be connected by years.” extension to September 27, transportation links.” They Final score, party-wise: two 2021 from July 1 to add a should also not favor a districts “even”: — the 1st and sixth congressional district particular political party. The the 5th districts. The 2nd because of delays in getting League of Women Voters District would remain the census data. suggests that the balance of Republican with a split of 56

———————————————PrimeTimes 7—————————————————- prioritize student learning best candidate to represent OEA PAC • Respect School Employees – the district. The candidate by respecting their collective should have the respect of supports bargaining rights and the district at large. He/she including educators in should have extensive school board decision-making processes as community experience and/ appropriate. or experience in elective elections • Maximize Student Learning – office from which to build a by Marleen Wallingford by providing for professional base of support. The OEA-PAC has worked development, classroom • Organization – The candidate hard to elect local candidates technology; and must be prepared to who support public education. • Ensure Students’ Health and simultaneously work closely A decision was made to take a Safety – by support of safe with volunteers, donors and more active role in helping to schools and campuses, and of voters. The candidate must elect school board members healthy learning be able to motivate people to who reflect our values. environments. volunteer and recruit others. Often when candidates Because of the local nature of • Commitment – The initially becoming involved in School Board races, the locals candidate, his/her family and the political process, one of the have the primary responsibility friends must be willing to first activities is their local for determining their process of make the sacrifices necessary school district. School Board Candidate. All to win. The candidate must Former Governor Barbara locals are encouraged to be able to give a heart-felt Roberts began as an advocate evaluate candidates in their answer to the question “Why for her Autistic child before district. are you running for office?” districts were required to teach If candidates are endorsed by The desire to win must be children with disabilities. She OEA, they would be eligible to palpable to all those in was incensed when she found receive assistance and consul- contact with his/her out that her child could be tation services from the candidacy. refused an education. As a Government Relations staff as • Voting Record – Does the single, working parent, she well as funds to support their incumbent’s voting record devoted one day a week to go campaign. and leadership activities on down to Salem to change When reviewing candidates clearly warrant continued Oregon’s law. She began her the following criteria is support? career in public service by considered: Incumbents are evaluated on: being elected to the Mt Hood • Fit-to-District – How do the • Has the candidate worked Community College Board. candidate’s ideological values hard to promote particular Rep. Suzanne Bonamici fit the district? The candi- education issues? began volunteering at her date must have a base of • Is the incumbent accessible? children’s school and then ran support within the district, • Has the incumbent been a to be elected to the school’s with voters willing to leader or follower on the Advisory Committee. volunteer, contribute School Board? School boards are critical in financial resources, and • Is the incumbent likely to be establishing policies that affect campaign on his/her behalf. reelected? children and educators. The • Ability to Raise Funds – The The right school board school board sets the vision candidate must be willing to member can make a significant and goals for the school raise sufficient funds to be difference in our children’s district, and holds the district viable. Knowing and having education. The right school accountable for results access to the financial board member can also help School board candidates are community in the district is create a supportive working evaluated by the following very important. and learning environment for “Measure Up” criteria: • Community Profile – He/she our educators. Does she/he/they must be able to identify with • Strengthen Public Education voters in the district and feel – through budgets that that he/she would be the ———————————————PrimeTimes 8—————————————————- Retired supports PAC By Marleen Wallingford Thank you to the following OEA-Retired members who have supported the OEA PAC in 2020. We can be proud that we contribute to state and local candidates as well as legislation that provides the school community we want. Enjoy the Christmas markets along the Rhine River Adams, Bruce* Andrews, Michael Morgan, Jane meetings, the participants Basta, Marie Naef, Blyth talked about their handling of Bauer, Stephen Nielsen, Victor D the pandemic and other items Beach, Lawrence E. Parker, Cynthia of interest. Bronstein, Martin A.* Paul, Dianne The group hoped for a Buck, June* Ramey, Carolyn* return to an actual restaurant Colley, Herb Randklev, Mavis * on May 21. The next meetings Cornelius, Lee Richards, Judy* are June 21 and July 20. Crawford, Linda Rose, Michael For questions, please contact Domenigoni, Daniel* Schoner, Forest me at [email protected]. Domenigoni, Terri* Sevier, Deirdre Eager, William Simpson, Julia Farley, Lisia Stack, Judith Fisher, Paul* Thurber-Brown, Fogg, May Catherine Glick, Joel Tichenor, Steven Haas, Bertha M. Wallingford, Marleen 11 a.m., June 10, 2021 Harrison, Glenn Wiper, Katherine We will be picnicking outside Hauck, Dale A. Wolken, Chris at Mary S. Young Park in West Hayes, Elizabeth Woods, Ardeth* Linn by the Willamette River. Hermann, Craig Woods, Joyce The park encompasses about Hiatt, Judith Zehrung, Don 128 acres with more than five Hoffenberg, Rebecca Zinser, Claudia miles of hiking trails Houston, Marcia * OEA-Retired Board member Lunches will be individually Jackson, Janet R.* made and packaged by Susie Johnson, Lindell Garrison and provided for our Johnson, Merv Region I members. The menu: sliders (2 Johnson, Ray* per box) or chicken, bacon and Jones, Anne* meets ranch margherita, green bean Letz, John by Ray Johnson and corn salad, fruit and Lewis, Nancy* The plan was for Region I to dessert. Marchel, Walt resume its monthly meetings For non-members the cost is Matsui, Jerry & Christine in person in April, but with the $10. RSVP to Julia at Mattox, Elouise rise in COVID cases in March, [email protected] McDonald, Cynthia the meeting was held on Zoom so she can order lunches. Melton, Robert again. As there was no It’s time we met in person Michel, Mike presentation as at previous with safety in mind.

———————————————PrimeTimes 9—————————————————- Time to travel again OEA-Retired Travel by Ray Johnson Ready for some exciting news? The 2021-22 OEA-Retired Travel Committee has selected our trips for 2022 that Treasures of Egypt include two to the east coast of North November 4-15,12 days America, Japan and a cruise in with 21 meals. France. Please see sidebar for details. Cost: $4,949. The first one in May is Spotlight on Three-day optional tour to Petra, Jordan available. . It was rebooked from Deposit due: June 5 last year. Experience the best of “the Collette Big Apple” in this spectacular tour. gateway.gocollette.com/link/941742 From Rockefeller Center to Green- wich Village, New York City is a Christmas Markets Along the Rhine destination that will dazzle even the December 6-17, 7 days with all meals (30) on cruise ship. most seasoned traveler. Spend four Deposit due: First come, first served. nights in the heart of Midtown close Grand Circle to Central Park and Times Square. Take your seat and watch the Spotlight on New York City curtain rise for two exciting May 5-9. 5 days with 5 meals. Broadway shows. Ferry to the Statue Cost: $2,649. of Liberty and Ellis Island. See the Deposit of $600 due: September 28, 2021. Empire State Building and Central Collette Park. Visit the poignant 9/11 Museum and 9/11 Memorial. Enjoy plenty of Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote d’Azur free time to shop and explore this May 10-22. 13 days with all meals. fabulous city on your own. Get ready Cost: $4,495-$4,895, plus $1,200 airfare. to “start spreading the news!” Activity Deposit of $599 due: First come, first served. level is lots of walking. Grand Circle The second one is Cruising Burgundy & Provence to the Cote Maritime Coastal Wonders d’Azur. Marvel at the lights of Paris, July 24-August 3. 11 days with 16 meals. the capital of romance, along with a Cost: $3,999. panoramic tour that includes the Deposit of $600 due: January 17, 2022. Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Notre Collette Dame, and followed by a walk in a neighborhood. Cultural Treasures of Japan Cruise through gently sloping hills September 18-October 1. 14 days with 19 meals. and vineyards aboard the latest river Cost: $6,799. ship added to the GC fleet—the Deposit of $600 due: February 12, 2022. luxurious M/S River Chanson. Along Collette the way, you'll witness the lovely landscapes and enchanting villages Cost is per person for double occupancy and includes transfer that inspired the great artists of the and airfare from Portland, except as noted. 19th and 20th history in Vienne—a city known its impressive Roman For Collette trips, contact Nancy Lewis at 503-352-4453 or amphitheater and Corinthian [email protected]. columns. View ornate papal palaces, For Grand Circle cruise, go to: http://www.gct.com/RON22. To Gothic cathedrals, and medieval reserve, call 1-800-221-2610 and mention Code G2-29054. Also, fortifications. We leave the ship mention TABC 139 for a $500 discount before 12/31/2021. Continued on Page 12.

———————————————PrimeTimes 10—————————————————- 2021 OEA-RETIRED FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Discover the land between Mt. Hood and the Columbia River 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ~ September 27 ~ Rockford Grange 4262 Barrett Dr. Hood River, Or. 97031 From I-84 take Exit 62

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for an OEA-Retired Lifetime plan where you can pay $10 Membership membership from August 1, with your application and then 2020 through June 1, 2021. pay $20 a month for 12 benefits We will announce the winner months. by Terri Domenigoni and in our August issue of You can also choose to pay Ruth Greiner PrimeTimes. annually. The cost is $25 to Congratulations to OEA Members can sign up for OEA-Retired and $35 to NEA- member Melissa Murschall. Lifetime membership at Retired for a total of $60/year. She is the winner of the fully anytime whether they are an For more information you can paid NEA-Pre-Retired Lifetime active member or retired. check out our web page at membership that was drawn Active members can sign up [email protected] or from those who signed up early for a Pre-Retired mem- contact Terri Domenigoni at during the month of April bership and once retired, they [email protected] or during RA. can switch their Pre-Retired 503 654-9910. She is looking forward to membership to Retired. We do not know what will becoming an active retired OEA-Retired Lifetime cost is happen next year, but we are member when she finishes $250 and NEA-Retired hoping there will be an in- teaching. OEA-Retired will Lifetime cost is $300. For person RA. If so, we are plan- have one more drawing for a those members who cannot ning on hosting our luncheon. free NEA-Retired Lifetime afford to pay the Lifetime Watch for information in the membership on June 1, 2021 membership all at once, OEA spring of 2022. for all members who sign up does have a one-year payment ———————————————PrimeTimes 11—————————————————- Travel Please Help Continued from Page 10. for a nice drive though the beautiful Celebrate! countryside and arrive at Cote d'Azur's premier Riviera destination in OEA-Rered is 35 elegant Nice that includes a tour. Minimal activity. A warning, if you still wish to join We are asking every member to match the $35 donaon your colleagues on the Treasures of Egypt trip, the deadline for deposit is to the OEA Foundaon that was approved by the OEA- only four to five days away. Rered Board in November to honor the 35 years of our Travel Committee is: Chair Nancy organizaon. This past year has wrecked havoc on the Lewis, Ray Johnson and Carolyn fund due to the increased demand brought on by Ramey. If interested in being on the Committee, please contact Nancy COVID-19. Lewis. Help us choose and plan our trips. Will you donate to assure students

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