NEIUPI

We will have membership meetings next week to present the slate of candidates for the upcoming UPI chapter and local elections. The meetings are scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2 – 3:15 pm in LWH 1001
Thursday, Feb 16 , 3 – 4:15 pm in LWH 1001

Please attend one of the meetings to learn who has stepped forward to take on the responsibilities of leadership. You may nominate additional candidates at the meetings. Our nominating process will close by 4:30 pm on Feb. 16. Our slate of candidates is due to the local on Friday, Feb. 17.

Several of you have requested this information.

Dr. Michael T. Kelly, former Dean of Students at Northeastern Illinois University and former Assistant Dean of Students at The University of Illinois Chicago, loving husband of Paula Luszcz Kelly; dearest father of Thomas Kelly; dearest stepfather of Steffen and Andrew; cherished son of the late Marion and Thomas Kelly. Michael was Treasurer of the Men’s Auxiliary to the V.F.W.Post #2801, a member of the Irish American Heritage Center, an alumni member of Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society and Theta Xi Fraternity, a member, past President and regional Vice President of the Illinois Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution and a member of the Illinois Society of Colonial Wars. Michael was also affiliated with numerous other professional higher education organizations, and he was a dedicated mentor to countless students throughout his career. In addition, he was coordinator of the NEIU Catholic Club and was an active member and Eucharistic Minister at Mary Queen of Heaven Church.

Funeral Services will begin Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels,8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL 60706 and proceed to Mary Queen of Heaven Church, 426 N. West St., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, from 5 until 9 p.m.Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com.

The NEIU/UPI executive board would like to acknowledge the loss of Mike Kelly, our Dean of Students. Although Mike Kelly was not a member of UPI, he was a valued member of our University community and we mourn the loss of a man who embraced our common mission. Faculty, staff and administrators take different routes toward achieving that mission, and from time to time our paths cross. It was always clear that the path Mike had chosen was dictated by his commitment to students. It is our hope that Mike knew that he made a difference in the lives of our students and it gave him a feeling of pride and success. We, as his colleagues, will take time to remember Mike Kelly with fondness and respect.

This April, the UPI holds a general election for Local Officers, Chapter Officers, Chapter Representatives and Convention Delegates. Our NEIU chapter nominating committee (Breckie Church, Audrey Natcone, Laura Sanders and I) will be soliciting nominations for all of the available slots. Listen for a knock on your door, a phone call or check your emails daily for your call to elected office.

An on line nominating form is available so that you may self nominate or nominate a colleague or two. To enter a nomination or two or many, please follow the links below. All nominees entered through the on line process will contacted to confirm their eligibility and their willingness to stand for election.

To submit nominations for the UPI Local 4100 offices, go to:

Local 4100 Officers

To submit nominations for the NEIU UPI Chapter offices, go to:

NEIU Chapter Officers

To submit nominations for the NEIU Constituency and A-Large Representatives and Delegates, go to:

Reps and Delegates

Thank you for your partcipation.

Voting on the bylaw changes began January 23 and continued until noon today (Jan 31). The results are as follows:

95.5% Yes
4.5% No

The NEIU Chapter Bylaws stand revised. A revised copy will be posted to our chapter website.

Thanks to all who participated in the vote.