Good morning. I am , a member of the Georgia Association of Educators. I invite you to join me along with the members of the (your local) as a face on the front line in advocating for excellence in public education. Our members make a difference.

The (your local) or is proudly affiliated with GAE (Georgia Association of Educators) and NEA (National Educators Association). When a person becomes a member of (your local) , he discovers the advantages of belonging to a united organization of almost 3 million educators with over 100 years of history in supporting educators and improving the quality of education for our children in public schools. Our strong history of advocacy and service along with our dedication to keep our members abreast with current information are instrumental in making our organization – the organization for the past, present, and future.

GAE and NEA are able to provide its members with a valuable variety of benefits, services and programs.

When you become a member of GAE:

  • You receive liability protection of $1,000,000 involving civil lawsuits, which arise out of performing your job.
  • You receive up to $35,000 for criminal defense.
  • You receive coverage for:*Bail bond

*Assault related property damages

*Life Insurance

*Accidental Death and

Dismemberment and

*Up to $150,000 of life insurance for unlawful homicide while on the job.

  • You receive free Legal representation, in job-related matters involving suspension, demotion, contract non-renewal, and termination. For non-employment legal needs, GAE has attorneys that provide free consultations and reduced fees for members.
  • You also receive personal assistance from your local field representative who can assist you in areas ranging from job-related questions and problems to working with teachers and students in the classroom participating in our Read Across America Program and the local and state Spelling Bees.

Through GAE:

  • You receive many opportunities to attend free professional development workshops and receive SDU credits for approved classes by the Georgia Department of Education.
  • You receive the benefit of belonging to the most powerful political organization. Through political action and lobbying, GAE and NEA work to improve the working conditions of public education employees. GAE has seven lobbyists, representing public education employees from all parts of the state, that work with the Governor and members of the General Assembly.

With GAE:

  • You receive benefits and services including travel discounts, special prices on auto purchases and services, hotel and dining discounts, and many others.
  • With GAE’s Access membership card, you receive free and easy access to online purchasing programs with guaranteed savings on a variety of products.

Through NEA, members receive special rates for:

  • Insurance programs emcompassing everything from life and accidental death and disability to protection for your home and automobiles.

You receive special rates for:

  • Savings, Deposit and Investment Programs
  • Loan and Mortgage Programs
  • Credit Card Programs and
  • Other special discount programs.

In addition to the fore mentioned advantages, GAE continues to keep its members on the forefront of education. This is done through our publications and website. I encourage you to visit our website at

On behalf of (your local) , GAE and NEA, I, again, invite you to become a part of our professional organization – the organization of the past, present, and future. In closing, please join us in making a difference and become a new face on our front line.

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