Following consultation with region 6 area councils and a number of local presidents, the regional Executive Board Members and staff began a new education initiative last fall.

Having identified the need to provide more timely and structured core education to activists, a pilot project was set in motion that has seen a service area school completed in each region 6 service area. A second school is planned in Sudbury starting in January due to member population. Although the pilot educationals took place at a challenging time of the year, they were well attended and the evaluations and comments have been very encouraging.

The EBM/Staff Education committee will be reviewing the pilot project in early January and discussing plans to expand the program in 2012 with a yearlong calendar of events to assist locals and members in planning their attendance.

While we continue with this initiative, the EBM’s and staff remain committed to facilitating local sponsored educationals. Contact your staff representative for details.