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OSEA Faces Many Problems; Council
to Outline Action
Conies now the time of year; when
the Chapters go into high gear for their
fall and winter activities. This season
is particularly active for O.S.E.A. uiem-
bers, and there should be much ado
about matters of interest to the mem
bership.
D istrict directors are to be elected
at the earliest possible date— deadline
.October 15. Chapter delegates to the
general council are to be elected by
October 15. One delegate ^ allowed
per 100 active members or m ajor.frac
tion thereof. General council meeting
to be held at Salem November 22 and
23.
General Council Topics
Each Chapter is to instruct its dele
gates as to the subjects it, wishes dis
cussed by the general council and what
attitude to take regarding them.
The Chapters will arm their dele
gates with w ritten and certified resolu
tions expressing- their attitudes, and
•wishes for general action. A good many
are expected. There should be some
right healthy discussions at the council
meeting. Any and all, members are in
vited, are welcome, and should attend
if possible.
Some pertinent subjects which might
be considered by the Chapters include,
but are not necessarily limited to, the
following: uniform chapter dues, semi
annual dr , annual payment of dues,
group life' insurance matters, Associa
tion finances,- legafR&counsel expense,
hospital and medical expense coverage,
civil service topics, retirement topics,
discussion of ethics of conduct,’crystal
lization of policies <of action,s and gen
eral constructive^ criticisms.
Recent Activities and Problems
During the past year, the O.S.E.A.
board of directors and the executive
secretary have had to consider and de
cide several important matters. They
have acted to the best of their ability
and judgment to carry out: the instruc
tions of the last general council, and
to, conform with the broad aims of the
Association. ,
The first half of the year was largely
taken up with legislative, matters and
the developments arising from the leg
islative assembly. More recently, the
activities have, concerned group life in
surance and its many effects on v the
affairs of the Association. This matter
of insurance will involve office spacç
expansion, purchasing filing cabinets,
employment of additional help, etc. As
usual, we can’t get something for noth
ing and must invest.'some money to as
sure future returns. Our executive-sec
retary has put in probably two months
extra time in night work and traveling,
above his* regular time, all in the inter
ests of the members.
The administration of the Retirement
Act .has, in general, been efficient and
business like. The A ct has it§? weak
nesses which we should strive to rem
edy; but little complaint has. been re
ceived of its administration. There ap
pears to be a movement on. foot to do
away, with the retirement sysi^efnt in its
entirety. Staunch supporters w ilt be
necessary, to speak out for it in> the
future.
Policies Fluctuate
The administration of the-Civil Serv
ice Act a n d th e N O N -CO N FO RM
ANCE with its intent on the part of
some of . the state departments has been
of considerable concern' .to us-this year.
It has been oyer two years. since its
passage, and it seems that ample time
has . elapsed to be getting I smoothly
underway. Such is not the case! Rules,
policies, interpretations and actions by
the Civil Service Cornmissioft seem to
fluctuate constantly^' A strong com
mission is/ÿieeessary to insure a strong
administration. A positive administra
tion is necessary if the A ct is to be
come a force for good in personnel m at
ters^ This Association is on public record