Downtown Columbus
News and Events
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Thursday, August 24 - 26, 2023
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Chapter Received Awards at 35th Biennial Convention
Communications write up - "Developed a chapter website to serve as an information and resource hub for chapter members. In addition to being a useful communication tool, the website is also mobile friendly, which optimizes the platform and improves the experience for their members. The chapter aims to provide members and families with any and all assistance they need through connections and resources available on the website. Great Stuff!"
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Innovation write up - "the second recipient of the Innovation award, is also awarded for its innovation around its chapter website that serves an information and resource hub for chapter members. The chapter says technology and innovation helps build membership, increase communication, and connects members and their families with the resources they need! Way to go!"
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Chapter 2599 Cookout (click link to view photos)
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
OCSEA Headquarters, 390 Worthington Road, Westerville, OH 43082
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APRI (A. Philip Randolph Institute) Beer and Brats (click the link to join the Google album)
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
UFCW Local, 4150 E. Main Street, Columbus, Ohio
Upcoming Chapter 2599 Christmas Party
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Berwick Manor, 3250 Refugee Road, Columbus, OH 43232
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OCSEA - AFSCME News Updates
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Chapter eBoard Meeting (Columbus, Ohio) - April 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting Information (to obtain Zoom link, please email ocseachapter2599@gmail.com)
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Chapter General Membership Meeting (Columbus, Ohio) - April 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting Information (to obtain Zoom link, please email ocseachapter2599@gmail.com)
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WAC/CMAC Conference (Sandusky, Ohio) - May 3 - 4, 2024
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Steward Conference (Columbus, Ohio) - June 8, 2024
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APRI Educational Conference (Hollywood, Florida) - July 15 - 18, 2024
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Chapter eBoard Meeting (Columbus, Ohio) - July 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting Information (to obtain Zoom link, please email ocseachapter2599@gmail.com)Chapter
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Chapter General Membership Meeting (Columbus, Ohio) - July 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Zoom Meeting Information (to obtain Zoom link, please email ocseachapter2599@gmail.com)
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AFSCME Convention (Los Angeles, California) - August 12 - 16, 2024
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President Conference (Columbus, Ohio) - September 14, 2024
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AFL-CIO Convention (Cleveland, Ohio) - September 23 - 24, 2024
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Veteran's Conference (TBD) - November 1 - 2, 2024
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2024 Meeting Dates via Zoom
eBoard Meetings
April 18, 2024
July 17, 2024
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General Membership Meetings
April 25, 2024
July 25, 2024
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Affiliation Reports
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APRI 52nd National Education Conference (Reno, Nevada) - August 9 - 13, 2023
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APRI (Columbus, Ohio) - August 21, 2023
Conference and Convention Reports
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Committee for Minority and Community Action (CMAC) Conference - "Inclusivity to Build a Better Community" (Cincinnati, Ohio) - March 17 - 18, 2023
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Women's Action Conference (WAC) - "Women Empowering Women" (Cambridge, Ohio) -
April 21 - 22, 2023 (Pictures of Conference Chair and Speakers)
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APRI 52nd National Educational Conference - "Resist! 60 Years Later - Stronger Together!"
(Reno, Nevada) - August 9 - 12, 2023