Member Wellness Committee

From Local Guidelines:
The function of this committee shall be to:
1) Plan, organize and facilitate events to support the Local’s community engagement.
2) Plan, organize and facilitate seminars/information sessions on self-improvement, teacher wellness, and mental health.
3) Oversee the operation of the Members’ Benefit Fund.
4) Have one member of the committee act as a liaison to monitor, support and regularly report on the activities of the Extended Disability Peer Support Group.
5) Plan, organize and facilitate the events and activities of the Local. 

The Chair of the Member Wellness Committee for 2024-2026 is Jensen Evtushevski. 

Committee vision and values:
Supporting wellness means acknowledging the diverse needs of our membership and providing a variety of opportunities for members to:

• Connect with others
• Engage in community involvement 
• Experience feelings of joy
• Feel a sense of belonging
• Engage in activities that support physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellness
• Empower members to establish and protect a work-life balance
• Have fun!