Building Full Capacity Locals

Resources and training designed to help strengthen your local association and get more members involved.

Upcoming Training for Local Leaders

Ladies Day at the MEA - Friday, May 10, 2013 - This event is FULL but you may request to be added to a waiting list.

Advocacy Academy in Traverse City – May 31, 2013

Registration information is sent out via email to all local leaders and UniServ staff 6-8 weeks in advance of each training. If you would like more information, call 800-292-1934, ext. 2941. There is no charge to attend these trainings.

Printable flyer.

Apply today!  The Local Presidents Academy

Resource Booklets -

(download below or request copies by calling 800-292-1934, ext. 2941)

Local Self-Assessment Tool (PDF)

PAC Plan of Attack (PDF)

Getting Strategic -- Long-Range Planning for Local Leaders (PDF)

A Year in the Life of a Local President (PDF)

Electing your Employer (PDF)

Association/Building Representatives and Stewards -- Starting with the Basics (PDF)

Association/Building Representatives and Stewards -- Starting with the Basics -- Higher Ed (PDF)

Crisis Planning: It's never too early to start (PDF)

Crisis Planning: It's never too early to start - Higher Ed (PDF)

You've Been Elected, Now What? (PDF)

Communications 101 (PDF) 

(download below or request copies by calling 800-292-1934, ext. 2941)

Communications 101 - Higher Ed (PDF)

You've Been Elected. . . Now What? (PDF)

Processing Gripes and Grievances (PDF)

Processing Gripes and Grievances - Higher Ed (PDF)

United We Stand . . . Coalition Building for EA and ESP Units (PDF)

Local Funding Program

There are funds available to local associations to support NEW ideas, activities and programs, especially those designed to engage newer members or increase member political awareness/engagement.

For more information contact MEA Vice President Nancy Strachan at 800-292-1934, ext. 5509.

Local Funding Request Form (PDF)