DETROIT FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO BE HELD AT THE 
June 13, 2019 MEMBERSHIP MEETING

ELECTION OF ONE (1) EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER

(AMENDED TWO YEAR TERM OF OFFICE:  JULY 2019 TO JANUARY 2021) 

Click the link to read the Election Calendar in full http://dft231.mi.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2019-04/2019_eboard_election_calendar.pdf

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Damon Keith, the legendary federal court judge. A 1939 graduate of Detroit Northwestern High School, he was a champion for public education and in 1971 ruled that Pontiac schools should be racially integrated. A Detroit elementary school was named in his honor in 1974. We lift up a prayer for his family in their hour of need.

April General Membership Meeting

Due to the change in our meeting date please note the Thursday General Membership Meeting will be held at the Horatio Williams Foundation. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thursday, April 25, 2019
4:30 -- 6:30 p.m.
Horatio Williams Foundation
1010 Antietiam
Detroit, MI 48207

*Calendar and Bargaining Update
*Nominations will be accepted for the vacant Executive Board position
*Must be a dues paying member in good standing to attend*

**Annual amounts of 22 successful debits**

Please contact Billhighway at (866) 245-5499 or visit http://www.billhighway.co for any questions regarding missing payments.

If seeking to make dues payments in office please do so on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mae Winters.  

Low-cost accredited graduate-level courses for license renewal and salary advancement

Go to Step by Step Teacher Workshops to register.

How to Give to the 
Detroit Federation of Teachers Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Wayne State University
College of Education

If you would like to make a gift to the Detroit Federation of Teachers Endowed Memorial Scholarship please see below:

To do this via mail: Please make checks payable to Wayne State University and in the memo (or with a note) write, "Detroit Federation of Teachers Scholarship"

Mail to:
Wayne State University Fund Office
5700 Cass Ave., Suite 1200
Detroit, MI 48202

To make a gift online go to: http://giving.wayne.edu/donate/education.  This web address already designates your gift

DFT Members,
We are saddened to report the passing of former DFT President Virginia Cantrell. Virginia served as President of DFT from 2007-2009.  We ask that all members please keep her family and loved ones uplifted in prayer. As we learn of funeral arrangements we will share with the membership.

On Monday, January 14 we are encouraging all members to stand in solidarity with United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) as they walk the picket line by wearing red -- #RedForEd. Our brothers and sisters in UTLA are striking for smaller class sizes and smaller case loads; more counselors, more nurses, and other key personnel to help support students; and fair and competitive wages. UTLA members work hard and are battling against a millionaire superintendent who doesn't understand the needs of public schools, the students and educators.  

TAKE ACTION
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All DFT members:

On Friday, December 21, 2018, all members are scheduled to receive their regular pay check.

Additionally, bonus payments for members at the top of their perspective salary schedules shall receive $1,373.60.

We have been informed that the district is also planning to pay for first semester missed preps.

PRESIDENT

Terrence Martin-UTR                        511

Benjamin Royal-EON/BAMN            95

VICE PRESIDENT

Lakia Wilson-UTR                            445

Glenda Booker-UTR                        413

Robin Jennings-UTR                       402

Welia Dawson-DTFE                       179

Nicole Conaway-EON/BAMN           99

Ursula Byrd-EON/BAMN                  80

Ingrid Rivers-EON/BAMN                 55

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Lisa Card-UTR                               498

Beverly Wilkerson-UTR                  485

Jason Posey-UTR                          476

Marcus Walton-UTR                       471

Marsha Lewis-UTR                         470

Sarah Niemi-UTR                           466

Darnese Wilkinson-UTR                 460

Rodney Fresh-UTR                        450

Samatha Hoskin                             445

Sean Perrin-UTR                            441

Dwan McGrady-UTR                      430

Marietta Elliott-DTFE                      178

Mary Jo Brockman-EON/BAMN     122

Michael Robertson-EON/BAMN     107

Myra Akpabio-EON/BAMN             106

TREASURER

Michelle Broughton-UTR                473

Tracy Brown-EON/BAMN               98

RECORDING SECRETARY

Elena Brantley-Phillips-UTR          478

Tracy L. Arneau-EON/BAMN        109

TRUSTEE

Angela Link-UTR                          487

Vida Bonacci-UTR                        486

Marva Needham Fletcher-UTR    482

Richard Ostrowski-EON/BAMN    122