BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Jersey Education Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Jersey Education Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.njea.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Jersey Education Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250611 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250425T124026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T124026Z UID:183871-1749513600-1749599999@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Primary Election Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.njea.org/event/primary-election-day/ CATEGORIES:NJEA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GettyImages-1991338750.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250401T013009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T233009Z UID:181186-1749474000-1749481200@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Watchung Hills Regional Education Association DESCRIPTION:The Watchung Hills Regional Education Association (WHREA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 25 exhibitors. This event is exclusive to WHREA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the WHREA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-watchung-hills-regional-education-association/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20241028T172529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T172529Z UID:162491-1749254400-1749340799@www.njea.org SUMMARY:NEA-RA Statewide Caucus DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.njea.org/event/nea-ra-statewide-caucus-4/ CATEGORIES:NJEA Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/NEA-RA-1-JCM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20241028T172257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T172257Z UID:162488-1749168000-1749254399@www.njea.org SUMMARY:NJEA Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-executive-committee-meeting-35/ CATEGORIES:NJEA Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Minutes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250512T234014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T234014Z UID:185791-1749141000-1749144600@www.njea.org SUMMARY:The Power of Balance: A Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:The Power of Balance: A community of practice for educators to find joy\, connect\, reflect\, and create songs together. Each workshop will be unique and build toward a final group creation. No prior musical knowledge is necessary\, though all skills are welcomed. Some segments of these workshops will include exercises\, but there will also be ample opportunity for discovery and entering a creative flow—a mindset characterized by imaginative play and restorative benefits. As the aim is to foster a community of practice\, meeting others in a safe and collaborative environment will be encouraged\, along with personal exploration.  URL:https://www.njea.org/event/the-power-of-balance-a-community-of-practice-8/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Community-of-Practice-Power-Hour-CA6l49.tmp_-L62Pyb.tmp_-B7KqQS.tmp_-5Toig3.tmp_-4Fil4N.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250512T234014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T234014Z UID:185789-1749054600-1749061800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:The Lenape: Past\, Present\, and Right Relationships DESCRIPTION:Chief Adam Waterbear\, Tribal Storykeeper and Director of Education for the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania\, will discuss the past and present of the Lenape people\, including pre-colonial life\, relationships with William Penn\, the era of Penn’s Sons and the Walking Purchase\, the Lenape diaspora and the Lenape who remained in their homeland\, and what the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania is doing today to revitalize Lenape culture and continue their role as caretakers of the environment. Chief Adam will then discuss the importance of land acknowledgments and action in the allyship of Indigenous communities. Discussion and questions from the audience will be welcome and encouraged. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/the-lenape-past-present-and-right-relationships-3/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PDII-Virtual-hqom8X.tmp_-NO2qxO.tmp_-EwaSxl.tmp_-fCxjKo.tmp_-wQuzZf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250509T171508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T225505Z UID:185401-1748617200-1748624400@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: New Brunswick Education Association DESCRIPTION:The New Brunswick Education Association (NBEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair for their members\, as part of an end of school year celebration. This is an OUTDOOR event and is exclusive to members of the NBEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the NBEA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-new-brunswick-education-association-4/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250418T134508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T000006Z UID:183091-1748536200-1748543400@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Hunterdon County Education Association DESCRIPTION:The Hunterdon County Education Association (HCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of an upcoming member engagement event. Up to 15 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the HCEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the HCEA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-hunterdon-county-education-association-4/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250227T011514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T233005Z UID:176499-1748449800-1748453400@www.njea.org SUMMARY:What You Should Know About 403(b) Retirement Plans DESCRIPTION:Representatives from the NEA Retirement Program will present basic information on supplemental retirement savings accounts\, including how to evaluate a plan and its fee structures. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/what-you-should-know-about-403b-retirement-plans-3/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GettyImages-945782878-BZTCGM.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Buonsante":MAILTO:bbuonsante@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T140000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250522T210007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T233008Z UID:187224-1748433600-1748440800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Morris Hills Transportation Association DESCRIPTION:The Morris Hills Transportation Association will host a Member Benefits Fair for up to 5 partners\, as part of an all-member workshop. This event is exclusive to members of the Morris Hills Transportation Association. Members who wish to attend should contact the Morris Hills Transportation Association. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-morris-hills-transportation-association/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T171500 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250509T171508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T000009Z UID:185400-1747929600-1747934100@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Warren County Education Association DESCRIPTION:The Warren County Education Association (WCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 9 exhibitors\, as part of their end of school year member social event. This event is exclusive to WCEA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the WCEA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-warren-county-education-association-5/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250328T171717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T171717Z UID:180796-1747767600-1747771200@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Pension Webinar DESCRIPTION:Participants follow along with their own retirement estimate as the presenter discusses the various retirement options\, retiree health benefits\, and the important steps to retirement. Webinars are held in a small group format. \n\n\n \n \n\n Pension Webinar\n\n \n \n Download File URL:https://www.njea.org/event/pension-webinar-27/ CATEGORIES:Pension Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GettyImages-1223981375-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250228T000008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T234504Z UID:176661-1747758600-1747765800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Timeline of Suffrage DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop immerses educators in the historical and ongoing fight for voting rights\, from the nation’s founding to today’s battles against voter suppression. Participants take on the perspective of avatars\, experiencing the struggles\, sacrifices\, and triumphs of marginalized groups as they fought for suffrage. Educators will hear these stories through the voices of youth from affected communities\, highlighting the emotional and social impact of these efforts. \nThe workshop equips educators with tools to bring this rich history into the classroom\, fostering a deeper understanding among students of how past struggles inform present-day challenges. Participants will leave with strategies to empower their students to become active advocates for civic engagement and voter rights in their communities. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/timeline-of-suffrage/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PDII-Virtual-hqom8X.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250218T003014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T061510Z UID:175401-1747681200-1747684800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief DESCRIPTION:This free NJEA webinar is meant for members who have federal student loan debt and want to know more about their options. Members will learn about loan consolidation\, different repayment options and public service loan forgiveness programs. As a public service employee\, you may qualify for a program that can significantly reduce or completely eliminate your federal student loan debt. \nJoin us to see if you qualify for programs such as:\n– Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF)\n– Teacher Loan Cancellation (TLC)\n– Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) \nParticipants will be introduced to free student loan debt relief resources. Following the presentation\, members will be guided to a new member benefit program that allows members to connect directly to nationally-accredited student loan counselors to assist them in making or implementing student loan debt solutions. \nAfter the presentation portion\, members may ask questions. Webinars are held in a small group format. These webinars are typically given after school throughout the year. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/degrees-not-debt-student-loan-debt-relief-60/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:DND Webinars,Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GettyImages-1397703723-GzD2BH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250218T003013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T061507Z UID:175400-1747674000-1747677600@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief DESCRIPTION:This free NJEA webinar is meant for members who have federal student loan debt and want to know more about their options. Members will learn about loan consolidation\, different repayment options and public service loan forgiveness programs. As a public service employee\, you may qualify for a program that can significantly reduce or completely eliminate your federal student loan debt. \nJoin us to see if you qualify for programs such as:\n– Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF)\n– Teacher Loan Cancellation (TLC)\n– Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) \nParticipants will be introduced to free student loan debt relief resources. Following the presentation\, members will be guided to a new member benefit program that allows members to connect directly to nationally-accredited student loan counselors to assist them in making or implementing student loan debt solutions. \nAfter the presentation portion\, members may ask questions. Webinars are held in a small group format. These webinars are typically given after school throughout the year. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/degrees-not-debt-student-loan-debt-relief-59/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:DND Webinars,Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GettyImages-1474157336-didOsg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191559 CREATED:20250418T134508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T010006Z UID:183090-1747470600-1747476000@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Franklin Township (Somerset) Support Staff DESCRIPTION:The Franklin Township Support Staff Association (FTSSA) in Somerset County will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of an upcoming member engagement event. Up to 20 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the FTSSA. Members who wish to attend should contact the FTSSA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-franklin-township-somerset-support-staff/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20241028T172051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T172051Z UID:162486-1747440000-1747526399@www.njea.org SUMMARY:NJEA Delegate Assembly Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-delegate-assembly-meeting-18/ CATEGORIES:NJEA Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DA-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20241028T171942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T171942Z UID:162484-1747353600-1747439999@www.njea.org SUMMARY:NJEA Executive Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-executive-committee-meeting-34/ CATEGORIES:NJEA Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Minutes-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250307T234507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T000004Z UID:177613-1747326600-1747330200@www.njea.org SUMMARY:The Power of Balance: A Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:The Power of Balance: A community of practice for educators to find joy\, connect\, reflect\, and create songs together. Each workshop will be unique and build toward a final group creation. No prior musical knowledge is necessary\, though all skills are welcomed. Some segments of these workshops will include exercises\, but there will also be ample opportunity for discovery and entering a creative flow—a mindset characterized by imaginative play and restorative benefits. As the aim is to foster a community of practice\, meeting others in a safe and collaborative environment will be encouraged\, along with personal exploration.  URL:https://www.njea.org/event/the-power-of-balance-a-community-of-practice-3/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Community-of-Practice-Power-Hour-CA6l49.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250213T010014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T230005Z UID:174818-1747240200-1747243800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Summer Savings & Car-Buying Tips DESCRIPTION:Let NJEA/NEA Member Benefits help you live your best life during the summer season. Our webinar will show you how to book the best deals on travel\, local and nationwide attractions\, and more. Buyer’s Edge will also show you how to get more and pay less on your next vehicle purchase. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/summer-savings-car-buying-tips/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/summer-car-buy-Yl84Xl.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Buonsante":MAILTO:bbuonsante@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250211T234507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T234007Z UID:174664-1747067400-1747074600@www.njea.org SUMMARY:The Missing Stories: South Asian American History from the 1700s to Today DESCRIPTION:SAADA ensures that South Asian Americans are recognized as an essential part of the American story. In “The Missing Stories\,” SAADA’s Executive Director Samip Mallick will cover how communities come to be excluded from the archival record and how we can address these absences. Samip will provide an introduction to South Asian American history (1800s to present) and will also discuss how community-based archives can become sites for liberation by introducing the audience to SAADA’s archival collections\, programs\, and storytelling projects. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/the-missing-stories-south-asian-american-history-from-the-1700s-to-today/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PDII-Virtual-hqom8X.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20241028T171514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T203407Z UID:162479-1746835200-1746921599@www.njea.org SUMMARY:NJEA Carol Watchler LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Conference DESCRIPTION:Attendees will be provided with the tools needed to create\, support\, and defend inclusive curriculum\, while creating a space for LGBTQIA+ advocates and their allies to interact and share their successes with members interested in learning more. \nWe especially encourage queer NJEA members who are struggling to be their authentic selves to attend and learn from some of New Jersey’s most accomplished social justice advocates. \n \nConference Agenda\n8:30 a.m. Registration/ Breakfast \n9:30 a.m. Opening/ Welcome speeches \n10:30 a.m.  Keynote 1: NJEA Queer Voices – Telling Our Stories \n11:30 a.m. Breakout session 1 \n12:30 p.m. Lunch \n2 p.m.  Keynote 2: Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity & Inclusion in Schools \n3 p.m. Breakout session 2 \n4:15 p.m. Keynote 3: Eric Marcus – Making Gay History \n5:15 p.m.  Closing \n  \n  URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-carol-watchler-lgbtqia-advocacy-conference/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LGBTQIA-Conf-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250401T004511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T000008Z UID:181180-1746817200-1746820800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Hudson County Education Association DESCRIPTION:The Hudson County Education Association (HCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 10 exhibitors. This event is exclusive to HCEA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the HCEA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-hudson-county-education-association-2/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250408T020011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000007Z UID:181954-1746637200-1746648000@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Camden County Council of Education Associations DESCRIPTION:The Camden County Council of Education Associations (CCCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair.  Up to 20 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the CCCEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the CCCEA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-camden-county-council-of-education-associations-2/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250401T000009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000006Z UID:181172-1746635400-1746640800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair (VIRTUAL): Newark Teachers’ Association DESCRIPTION:The Newark Teachers’ Association (NTA) will host a VIRTUAL Member Benefits Fair for association members. Up to 7 partners are invited to present\, by invitation only. This event is exclusive to members of the NTA. Members who wish to attend should contact the NTA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-virtual-newark-teachers-association/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250418T134507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000007Z UID:183089-1746633600-1746640800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Monmouth County Education Association ESP Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Monmouth County Education Association (MCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of their celebration of educational support professionals (ESP)\, our non-teaching staff in Monmouth County. Up to 20 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the MCEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the MCEA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-monmouth-county-education-association-esp-dinner-2/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T133000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250401T004511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000006Z UID:181179-1746615600-1746624600@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Hudson County Retired Educators Association DESCRIPTION:The Hudson County Retired Educators Association (HCREA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 10 invited exhibitors as part of their spring meeting. This event is exclusive to HCREA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the HCREA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-hudson-county-retired-educators-association/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250401T004511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T000006Z UID:181178-1746613800-1746622800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Gloucester County Retirees Education Association DESCRIPTION:The Gloucester County Retirees Education Association (GCREA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 5 invited exhibitors as part of their spring meeting. This event is exclusive to GCREA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the GCREA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-gloucester-county-retirees-education-association/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T183000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250205T003007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T233008Z UID:173841-1746547200-1746556200@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Union County School Nurses’ Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Union County Education Association (UCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 25 exhibitors\, as part of their School Nurses’ Appreciation event. This event is exclusive to UCEA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the UCEA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-union-county-school-nurses-workshop-3/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T191600 CREATED:20250311T033013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T233009Z UID:177960-1746547200-1746552600@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Member Benefits Fair: Middlesex County Education Association Teacher Appreciation DESCRIPTION:The Middlesex County Education Association (MCEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 15 exhibitors as part of their annual “Teacher Appreciation” event. This event is exclusive to MCEA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the MCEA. \nExhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org. \nTo join the NJEA Member Discount Program\, apply here. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/member-benefits-fair-middlesex-county-education-association-teacher-appreciation-2/ LOCATION:mbfairs@njea.org CATEGORIES:MB-Fairs,Member Benefits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member-Benefits-Fair-s6Ufjw.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NJEA Member Benefits Fairs":MAILTO:mbfairs@njea.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR