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LAURA ISHIKAWA Santa Barbara County Office of Education Association This has been valuable, networking with local presidents in my region, and having time to talk about what's going on in their local and its impact on the county office. I have members working in every district you can imagine, so it's a good time to put faces with names. JOSE SEGURA Santa Maria Elementary Teachers Association Communications is important to me. I want my members to understand what's happening and see that the actions of the association are transparent. In meeting presidents I find out about what they're doing, what works, how are they communicating with their members, how they are most effective as presidents, and what I can do to bring some of that back to my association. PAOLA GILBERT Monterey Peninsula College Teachers Association I've learned about how to be a leader, to not do everything myself… how to delegate. There's a leadership and a management component to being a president. I've also learned details of what I need to know as a new president, from open to closed shop, terminology, from basic to intricate ideas. RAFAEL GONZALEZ Wasco Union High School Teachers Association I've learned how to become an organizer, how to be an effective representative, and how to handle difficult situations. It's good to make connections. It helps you realize you're not alone [in this job] — teachers can be strong and united once they get to know each other in situations like these. Getting the bigger picture CTA Presidents Conference gives leaders what they need S O M E 6 0 0 L O C A L L E A D E R S from across the state attended the CTA Presidents Con- ference, which offers sessions specially tailored to assist new chapter presidents in learning their new role. We asked leaders: What have you learned? Here's what a few had to say. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. "As low as" auto rates are our best rates for up to 125% financing on approved credit and include a 1% discount for Automatic Payment (AutoPay). Rates subject to increase if AutoPay is discontinued. Actual interest rate offered may be higher depending on applicant's credit rating and other underwriting factors. In some instances Logix may require borrowers to purchase Guaranteed Auto Protection on new and used auto loans. Maximum 17.99% APR. Monthly payments at 1.69% APR over a 48 month term are estimated at $21.57 per $1,000. Rate accurate as of 1/20/14 and is subject to change. Current Logix loans excluded unless you take a $5,000 cash out (must meet loan-to-value requirements) or pay a $249 fee. Logix finances vehicles purchased through franchised dealerships only (those affiliated with a major brand such as Ford, Chevy or Toyota). Auto loans are available in AZ, CA, DC, FL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NV, TX and VA. Please contact us for details. Qualifying applicant may select to defer their first payment for 90 days from the loan funding date. Interest will accrue during deferral period. Subject to credit approval. No MoNey DowN Logix will finance up to 125% of your vehicle's value No payments for 90 Days We Built You a Better Loan Better Better get pre-approveD toDay! Call (800) 328.5328 endorsed by: