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Membership Information
Thanks to all of you who are
continuing members, and to those of you who just joined this
year. We are proud to have nearly 1,500 members in Service Area
V.
We get calls all year long
asking about membership status and payroll deduction. Here are
some points to answer some frequently asked questions:
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Everyone
who is an employee of the Public School System is eligible
to join NCAE at any time.
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We have several dues
amounts depending on your job category.
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Payment
methods are by payroll deduction, credit card, and cash.
Payroll deductions are made in equal installments the number
of 9 months depends on the local you are employed by. Credit
cards are billed the entire amount, and cash payers must pay
in full before December 1, or lose membership status.
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The membership year
runs from September 1 to September 1. You are a member in
good standing the entire year if you are on payroll
deduction or your dues are paid in full before December 1.
(Cash payers must make partial or full payment in
September.)
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If
you wish to CANCEL your membership, you MUST call your local
treasurer and obtain a cancellation form. Forms are mailed
in July and August, directly to the member wishing to
cancel. Forms must be completed and returned before 5:00
p.m. September 1st. We MUST have your signature on OUR form
in OUR office before 5:00 p.m. September 1. Your local
payroll office cannot process membership cancellations.
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If you leave the school
system for any reason, and are no longer receiving a
paycheck from your current school system, your dues cannot
be deducted and your membership is canceled unless you make
other arrangements with your local treasurer.
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If
you are on leave and still receiving a paycheck from the
school system, your dues will continue to be deducted and
you remain a member in good standing. Please check your
check stubs to be sure your dues are still being deducted.
Call the NCAE office if you have any questions about
membership while on leave.
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If you were a member of
NEA/NCAE in another school system prior to accepting a
position in your new school system, you MUST rejoin to be a
member in good standing. Call the NCAE office if you
transfer during the school year and have paid dues
elsewhere.
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If you
leave your current school system to work in another school
system, you must rejoin the local for that system.
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And a big question: Is
it ever too late to join? Well, those who join because they
think they are in trouble may not be covered by the
liability insurance or be eligible for legal assistance for
30 days. Every member gets UniServ assistance, but if your
case requires legal assistance and you are not a member at
the time of the incident, you will not qualify for an NCAE
attorney. Don’t take the chance of NOT being covered.
Other
questions? Call the NCAE Jacksonville office
and we’ll be happy to help. 910-347-7623
When you become a member of NCAE and NEA...
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Your
rights and benefits as a member begin immediately (with the
exception of legal representation which are subject to time
limitations as set forth by the NCAE Board of Directors.)
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You are a part of you
professional association with 2.7 Million NEA Members, and
over 70,000 NCAE Members.
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You
receive a membership card that can be used to access
hundreds or thousands of dollars of discounts and other
benefits available countrywide.
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You may consult with a
UniServ Director on any issue involving your employment or
professional growth.
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You
receive a monthly newsletter (6 times per year) from NCAE –
The NCAE Bulletin – with news from the state association,
articles highlighting educators around the state, and
updates on state legislation or state school board policies.
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You receive a monthly
newsletter (9 times per year) from NEA – The NEA Today –
with articles concerning public education across the
country, tips for teaching and working with students,
resources for education websites, periodicals or book
suggestions that will assists you in your professional
growth.
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You will
have representation at the local, state, and national level
for association business. You may vote for your fellow
members to represent you, or you may run for a delegate
position and represent your colleagues. The Representative
Assemblies for the local, state, and national organizations
are the governing bodies for the association.
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You have local, state,
and national officers who are elected to lead the
association. In addition to the officers, you have Executive
Committee members and Board Directors at every level to set
association policy when the Representative Assembly is not
in session.
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You have
a voice in the legislative issues that will be pursued by
the state and national lobbyists who are working for you.
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You have a voice, either
by representation, or directly, in the endorsement process
for candidates for political office. Locals endorses
candidates for the school board, the county commissioners,
and state legislators. NCAE endorses candidates for
statewide offices, and the NEA endorses candidates for
president and vice president of the United States.
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You are
represented at school board and county commissioners
meetings.
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You have the opportunity
to attend workshops and trainings, at a nominal registration
fee, offered by the local, state, or national associations.
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You have
access to the best information and advice from professionals
whose job it is to advocate for you.
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You receive among many
other member benefits, Dues Tab Life Insurance, Horace Mann
Liability Insurance, and two thirty-minute legal
consultations with your membership.
If you are a member, we hope you are taking advantage of all the
rights and benefits you have as a member.
If you are not a member, we ask that you
consider joining us today. Just talk to the representative at
your building or site, or call the NCAE Jacksonville Office at
910-347-7623. We will be happy to add your name to our
membership rolls.
Membership
How Can You
Help?
When you join your Local /NCAE /
NEA, you become an active member of all three associations.
Every Member Can Strengthen Our Organization By Volunteering.
You can:
- Be a
mentor
- Serve
on an association committee
- Be an
Association Representative
- Work
for NCAE endorsed candidates
- Attend
association trainings
- Run
for NCAE office
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Co-chair a joint committee with the District
If you have further questions
about membership, contact
Robert Blackwell, UniServ Consultant.
To become a NCAE member:
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Ask a colleague for the name
of your local association president, building rep, or
membership chair.
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One of these individuals
will be able to provide you with details regarding the
benefits of membership, as well as county and local dues
obligations.
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Call Robert Blackwell at
(910)-347-7623 or (800)-525-7628
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Or, simply call NCAE
membership processing at (919)-832-3000 for assistance in
becoming a member of NCAE. You can also click here:
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