2015 OEA Representative Assembly

Greetings Delegate!

You’re invited to the 2015 Awards Banquet at OEA-RA. We hope you’ll join your fellow delegates at the annual celebration, where we enjoy each others’ company and honor those who have made extraordinary contributions to OEA and to education in Oregon. The Awards Banquet is offered to delegates and honorees at no charge.

DATE: Saturday evening, April 18, 2015.

TIME: 6:30 pm, no-host cocktails; 7:30 pm, dinner & awards ceremony.

WHERE: The St. Helens Ballroom at the Red Lion on the River

DRESS: Most attendees and honorees dress semi-formally or in business dress.

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY…this will help you through the registration steps and get your ticket to the banquet.

ONCE YOU REGISTER, YOUR TICKET WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU AT THE RA DURING REGISTRATION

Critical things to understand about this process!

vYou may register yourself only.

vThe deadline for registering for the Banquet online is April 6, 2015.

vRemember that member dues pay for this event! Please do not register until you are sure you plan to attend. If your plans change, please e-mail erika.marion@oregoned.org, so your reservation can be canceled.

WE ASK THAT YOU CANCEL A RESERVATION rather than plan to give your ticket away at the RA.

WE ASK THAT YOU CANCEL A RESERVATION if you find that you will not be attending RA at all.

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Seating

It will be general seating (not assigned). If your local wants to sit together, or if you have a group of at least ten who want to sit together, send an e-mail to erika.marion@oregoned.org to make a request for a “reserved” table.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHO IS ENTITLED TO A COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TICKET?

• Delegates (Note: alternate delegates who did not actually perform service at RA are not entitled to a free ticket)
• Award recipients and their guests
• Members of the OEA Board of Directors
• Governance committee members who have provided service at OEA-RA

MAY I BRING A PAYING GUEST?

You may sign up for a ticket or tickets for guests by sending an e-mail to erika.marion@oregoned.org. These tickets will be available for pick-up at the Information table in the Ballroom foyer at the Red Lion on Saturday. We accept cash or checks for payment. The price of tickets is: $53.68 for the buffet which includes a vegetarian option.

CAN I ATTEND IF I DON’T HAVE A TICKET?

No. You must have a ticket to attend.

WILL YOU BE DISTRIBUTING RETURNED/UN-NEEDED BANQUET TICKETS TO PEOPLE WHO MAY WANT AN EXTRA FREE TICKET? No. We will be keeping track of returned tickets in order to offer these seats to delegates who did not originally sign up for the banquet, for extra guests of award recipients, etc.

WHAT DO I DO WITH MY TICKET IF I HAVE A LAST MINUTE CHANGE IN PLANS AND CANNOT ATTEND? Please turn your ticket into Erika Marion or the information table at RA.

IF I AM ENTITLED TO A BANQUET TICKET BUT DON’T SIGN UP NOW, CAN I CHANGE MY MIND AT OEA-RA, AND GET A TICKET THEN?

Come to the information table late Saturday afternoon and if space permits we will help you obtain a ticket.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU?

Bridge City

Cedar planked, Jamaican spiced steelhead, pineapple salsa

Apple & cranberry sausage stuffed chicken, brie cream

Vegetarian entrée will be available – TBD by Chef

Caprese salad, sliced tomatoes, basil marinated mozzarella, arugula, lemon oil

Baby spinach salad, pears, blue cheese crumbles, candied hazelnuts, balsamic vinaigrette

Yukon gold salad, three mustard dressing, green onions, celery, pepper trio, red onions

Roasted red potatoes, lemon pepper, dill

Fresh seasonal vegetables

Artisan breads, butter

Assorted cakes & sweets