OPEA

This summer OPEA member across the state vied for first place in the OPEA Express.  That campaign ended successfully at the annual convention and delegate assembly August 29^th, at the Lake Murray resort.

Members who recruited the most new state employees to join the Association were in the running for some fabulous prizes, including a Dell laptop computer, provided by Purchasing Power, an Ipod, and a year of Pre-Paid Legal Services.

Jerald Knight receives the grand prize of a new Dell laptop computer, provided by Purchasing Power's Ellen Hyndman

First place winner was Jerald Knight, DHS, who won the laptop for signing up 12 new members this summer. 

Second place and the winner of the Ipod went to Andrea Ogunoiki, OJA, who signed five new members.

Andrea Ogunoiki, left, receives a new Ipod from Purchasing Power's Ellen Hyndman

Third place winners and recipients of the Pre-Paid Legal Services went to Trudy Bagg, DHS; Brandi Poage, OESC, and Mavis Risenhoover, ODMHSAS.  They each recruited four new members.

Retiree Lynne Bussell was the lucky winner of the Convention door prize, a 37-inch flat screen television.

Retiree Lynne Bussell, left, wins a new 37-inch flat screen television from OPEA, and presented by Trish Frazier

While the “OPEA Express” campaign has ended, members are encouraged to continue their efforts in recruiting new blood into the Association.  The prize now is a stronger voice and a more unified OPEA which will ultimately result in better working conditions, better pay and benefits, and a more stable work situation.