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| Positive Image Awards |
 A total of twelve members and local associations were honored for their positive image activities at this year's Spring Rep. Assembly. |
 YSU-APAS received an award, accepted by Crystal Hawthorne, for participating in several positive image projects. Mark Welton accepted the award for YSU-ACE's donation of school supplies to Youngstown City Schools. |
 The Ladies of Midview EA participated in the 2007 Cleveland Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk. Dorie Szymczak accepted the award. |
 Roger Frei, President of Mentor TA (and Past President of NEOEA), accepted the award for Steve Couch and his Model UN Program. |
 Rhonda Kesling and Willoughby-Eastlake TA President Tom Moscovic display her award for her "Recycling: Our Earth Depends On It" project. |
 André Taylor (center) congratulates Victoria Latimer (Canfield EA) on her “Cash for Cans” project and Robert Pavalko, II, (Lakeview TA) for his local’s “Food for Your Body and Mind” project. |
 Bedford EA's award was accepted by Beryl Burkle (left) and Heather Gansler. NEOEA President André Taylor congratulated them on all their hard work. |
 Becky Miller, President of Tallmadge TA, accepted the award for her local’s "Twelve Days of Cookies" project. Sounds delicious! |
 YSU-ACE received two awards: an individual award for Larry Tooker and his Wick Pollock Garden Restoration project and an association award, held by Christine Domhoff, for YSU-ACE’s donation of school supplies to the Youngstown City Schools. |
| Spring Rep. Assembly |
 Copley High School: the site of this year's Spring RA. |
 One of the first things delegates to do is visit the Credentials Committee to pick up their delegate badges. |
 And, of course, the next thing to do is eat! |
 Beryl Burkle, Bedford EA, and Linda Foote-Riddick, Warrensville EA, catch up on the latest news. |
 André Taylor, NEOEA President, lowered the gavel to open this year’s Spring RA. |
 Becky Higgins, Copley TA President, welcomed the delegates to her school district. |
 Delegates had a chance to hear updates. |

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 These two gentlemen were some of the lucky winners of the Legislative Committee's raffle. Each contribution to OEA's FCPE was entered into the drawing. Delegates donated over $4,700. |
 Delegates also had a chance to pick up information on the latest workshops and programs. |
 The PR Committee's "Pay It Forward" campaign collected toiletry items and bookbags for the homeless. Pat Sharkey (North Ridgeville EA-R) manned the table. |
 Delegates gave their endorsement to three candidates running for statewide Association office in elections to be held on April 17 at the OEA spring RA. |
 Just a few of our hard-working Elections Committee members: (from left) James G. Nowakowski (Mayfield ASP), Ernestine Davis (East Cleveland EA), Tim Matheson (Midview EA-R), Joyce Hives and Joyce Cyrus (East Cleveland EA). |
 Delegates entered the "Stay to the End Drawing" in the hopes of winning one of five $50 bills at the end of the RA. |
 Delegates had a chance to listen to candidates' views. |
 Tony Spano, representing The Game of Hope (a charity basketball game at YSU), presented a plaque honoring NEOEA for its sponsorship to Jeff Pegg (our new President-elect). |
 Diana Beebe and Pat Wagar (both from Mayfield EA) present a New Business Item. |
 Barb Catalano (Mayfield EA) is a candidate for OEA ESP Representative-at-Large. |
 Tim Myers, candidate for STRS Board, asked the delegates for their support. |
 Joe Durny and Dianne Noice (Independence EA) are ready to head on home after the RA. |