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President's Message
Spring greetings to all of you, finally winter is behind
us. Hopefully one of the highlights of your winter was the OEA
seminar in Akron. For those that did not attend you missed a great
seminar with excellent speakers. And now it is time for OEA to
join EAC for our Spring Seminar on May 7th in Cleveland. Please
plan on taking time out of your busy schedule to attend so that you can
learn and earn credit hours. As always we are interested in any
suggestions you may have for topics to present. I’m looking
forward to seeing you at Brennan’s Party Center.
Sincerely,
Bruce
News from the Secretary
It is hard to believe that May is around the corner Once again OEA
and EAC have put together an awesome con ed venue. It is always fun
joining forces each Spring to trade stories, techniques and a laugh or
two. If you received this newsletter you can assume that your dues are
paid for 2008. Check out the OEA website for old FOCUS and new
information. After Cleveland the next seminar will be at CCMS September
24, 2008. This is a week later than previously announced. Just a
quick note on Con-Ed and Ohio Rules- Please keep a file with any con-ed
certificates you may have earned at OEA or other con-ed venues. All
licensees have until Midnight December 31, 2008 to earn their 18 CEUs.
Con-ed certificates were not issued if you attended the two day event
at Mountaineer because the state board had not yet adopted this current
rule. Should you have questions about con-ed issues, please call me at
513-618-1932 or email me at dhicks@ccms.edu.
Once the new compliance period starts January 1, 2009 licensees will
have 24 months to acquire their 18 CEUs. Do not toss out your
certificates from the previous compliance period as these must be
produced should you be audited by the state. Keep the previous period
plus the current period (4 years of records).
As always, call or email if you have ideas and locations for seminars, questions about OEA etc.
Cordially,
David G. Hicks,
Secretary OEA
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