HSTA needs a few good members

Some of our HSTA chapter presidents are looking to fill committee spots that are currently vacant. Openings are available on the following committees for the chapters listed:

Charter, Bylaws, and Resolutions: Hamakua, Kohala, Molokai, Windward
The CBR committee handles the maintenance of and the amendment process for the guiding documents and principles of the association.

Elections: Leeward, Windward
The Elections committee plans and carries out regularly scheduled chapter and state elections for the association.

Government Relations: Lanai, Molokai
The GR committee helps to determine and works toward achieving the political and legislative goals of the association.

Human and Civil Rights: Hamakua, Honolulu, Windward
The HCR committee engages members in racial and social justice awareness, education, discussion, and action to promote non-discriminatory spaces for educators and learners.

Membership Services: Honolulu, Leeward
Besides involvement in membership recruitment and engagement, the MS committee is dedicated to creating member benefit programs and partnerships relevant to member interests and needs.

Negotiations: Windward
The Negotiations committee monitors current contract administration and gathers feedback to help inform the direction for future collective bargaining.

Supporting Hawaii’s New Educators (SHiNE): Hamakua, Leeward
The SHiNE committee, open to new and experienced educators, works to support members who are new to the profession and/or new to our islands.

Committees meet anywhere from four to 10 times a year and usually online. If you have any interest in serving on a committee for your chapter, submit your information for consideration by November 21st!