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Provide Input on APA Member Engagement Events

The APA Committees of Membership and Community Based Events Committee would like your input on ideas for planning future events.  Please take a moment to answer a one question survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSUAPA_Events  Any questions can be directed to Kandy Slack, who … Continue reading

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Annual Membership Meeting

The APA held its Annual Membership Meeting the evening of November 12th. In addition to a report out from APA President Maury Koffman, members were able to get an update from APA Committee Chairs on the behind the scenes work … Continue reading

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MEA Dependent Scholarships

Dependents of APA members can apply for the 2020 Michigan Education Association scholarships. We encourage any dependents to apply if they will be attending a college/university or a vocational training institution that grants a degree, certification or license. In 2019, … Continue reading

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APA Trivia

This month’s question:  After the recent contract ratification vote by APA members, what is the dollar amount per year that each APA can use for Professional Development?  Note: PD funds are different from Educational Assistance or Course Courtesy Fee.   Email … Continue reading

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Meet Fellow APA Member Zach Hansmann

What is your job title? Contractor Safety Manager            How long have you been at MSU? 12 years   Have you been a member of the APA the whole time? Yes   What department do you work in, and can … Continue reading

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Coat Drive

By Kandy Slack, Community Based Events Committee Chair   Thanks to everyone who hosted a collection bin this year!!  We had an overwhelming response from members wanting to participate with a total of 30 buildings including Flint and Grand Rapids.  … Continue reading

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Meet the Area Representatives for 2019-20

The APA facilitates a network of trained Area Representatives (ARs for short). ARs often serve as an initial point of contact for members seeking guidance in understanding and applying the contract to their work environment. We thank the AR’s for … Continue reading

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Teladoc From an End-User’s Point of View

By Ian Cameron, MSU APA Area Representative   I have now used Teladoc on a couple of occasions and will continue to use it in the future. It is very easy to use, available 24/7 and costs nothing. No Co-Pay … Continue reading

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