If you did not run to be a delegate to the convention, it does not mean that you cannot be involved! We would love for you to come as a guest to see what our conventions are all about and/or come and work the convention to help us make sure that conventioneers know that Pittsburgh is truly the most liveable city and that PFT is the best AFT local.
PFT will pay for your parking if you will help us in one (or more!) of the following ways:
We need greeters!…..To work at welcome exhibits, PFT exhibits, and social functions at the convention…or in one of our hospitality rooms!
We need entertainment!…..The superintendent has been great about consenting to provide the transportation for any of our students providing entertainment at the convention! Now we just need you to show off your great work! Your plays—your drummers—your orchestras—your quartets—your vocalists! It is summer, but what a chance to showcase your students’ talents…and your hard work….and PITTSBURGH to educators across the country and the world!
We know that there are many talented teachers involved in musical/theatrical groups also. Please, please come and share with union brothers and sisters from across the globe—give us an hour—or two—or however long that you can!! Call 412-431-5900.
We need help raising money to buy school supplies for students in Puerto Rico….
Conditions in many of the schools are absolutely dire—schools may get only a one day notice of relocation, students have few or little supplies, teachers are buying everything out of their own pockets. The only request from the president of the Puerto Rico local was for school supplies for their students!
We will be raffling off Pittsburgh sports memorabilia and other Pittsburgh/Pennsylvania treasures at the convention. ALL proceeds will go to buy school supplies for students in Puerto Rico.
You can help in THREE WAYS:
- Donate MONEY or PITTSBURGH/PENNSYLVANIA items to the RAFFLE! We already have items signed by Antonio Brown and Sidney Crosby!
- Donate your time to work at the RAFFLE TABLE at the Convention on July 13, 14, 15 or 16. Call 412-431-5900 to let us know when you can work—PFT will even pick up your parking costs!
- Donate your time to buying the school supplies and shipping them off to Puerto Rico after the convention—please call the union!