IFPTE Convention Election results for VPs and convention delegates
Congratulations to the winners of the SPEEA-IFPTE elections. The SPEEA NW & MW Tellers validated and counted ballots May 23 with help from volunteers.
A total of 23 members ran for either the 12 delegate seats for the convention or three vice president seats. Some candidates sought both offices.
The delegates will represent SPEEA at the convention, July 16-19 in Las Vegas, which draws hundreds of
IFPTE members from across the country.
The SPEEA-area IFPTE vice presidents will be formally elected by delegates at the convention to three-year terms. They will be responsible for communicating SPEEA's concerns and priorities to the Executive Board officers.
The candidates are listed below in ballot order with vote counts. Winners' names are in bold.
SPEEA-Area IFPTE VPs
Convention delegates
Northwest (two)
Count
Northwest (ten)
Count
Joel Funfar
280
Shawn Mark
639
Dave Baine
143
Joel Funfar
770
Rebekah Hewitt
237
Roger Aisaka
600
Michael Hochberg
170
Sandra Hastings (Sandy)
760
Jimmie Mathis
204
Mike Gardner
531
Tom McCarty
489
Bob Wilkerson
744
Sandra Hastings (Sandy)
186
Dave Baine
748
Brent McFarlane
117
Brent McFarlane
717
Ryan Rule
239
Tom McCarty
799
Midwest (one)
Count
Tony Laffranchi
447
Debbie Logsdon
130
Carrie Rule
783
Donna M. Lehane (Castaneda)
33
Dave Silkroski
561
Joe Newberry
44
Jerry DiLeonardo
531
Keith Neal
729
Midwest (two)
Count
Earl Carter
147
Donna M. Lehane (Castaneda)
83
Brenda K. Reiling
128
May 24, 2012 WEU Negotiations lunchtime meetings start Thursday
Your SPEEA Wichita Engineering Unit (WEU) Negotiation Team is holding lunchtime meetings starting Thursday, May 17, to discuss the WEU survey results, the negotiations timeline and answer questions at several locations (see schedule below).
As the team prepares to finalize the contract proposal, they want everyone to have an opportunity to share ideas and thoughts. Members and non-members are welcome at each meeting.
WEU Negotiations Team lunchtime meeting schedule Meetings are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
IPB3/3-190O (room 106 auditorium) – Thursday, May 24
Plant II Wood Balcony/2-297F (room 234) – Tuesday, May 29
Engineering Lab/3-215W (room E-20 (Fishbowl)) – Thursday, May 31
Section 9/2-290J (room 028) – Tuesday, June 5
Lunch is provided. RSVP at least two days in advance to vickim@speea.org or call Vicki at the SPEEA office at 682-0262.
Tickets on sale for members! SPEEA & WA YELL with AFL-CIO
Sec. Treas. Liz Shuler
In just six weeks, SPEEA is hosting a visit by AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler for the annual SPEEA Convention/Leadership Conference. As part of her visit, SPEEA is hosting a social and fundraising event, Thursday, June 7, to benefit Washington Young Emerging Labor Leaders (WA YELL). As the youngest elected officer at the AFL-CIO, Liz is committed to increasing the involvement of young adults in the labor movement. A limited number of tickets are now on sale allowing you to meet Liz and support this important work in our labor movement.
This event is open to the public, with tickets going on sale Monday (April 30). As the hosting organization, SPEEA members can buy tickets early. The event will sell out quickly, so buy your tickets today!
The fundraiser is organized by SPEEA in cooperation with the Martin Luther King County Labor Council (MLKCLC), the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC), and WA YELL.
Members of the SPEEA Professional and Technical negotiation teams meet internally after meeting with Boeing.
SEATTLE -- SPEEA's Prof and Tech Negotiation teams continue to work internally and prepare for the next main table session with The Boeing Company.
Updates on the effort to secure new contracts for 22,000 engineers and technical workers are planned for the June edition of Spotlite magazine. Contracts expire Oct. 6.
Updated May 14, 2012
STEM grants available for school programs
Apply for NW STEM grant
review committee
The Northwest Council is looking for members interested in serving on the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) grant review.
This seven-member committee will be selected by the Northwest Council officers to review the grant applications and make recommendations to the Northwest Council for a vote.
To apply, send an e-mail to speea@speea.org with your name, contact information and the school district where you live. Deadline: Friday, June 15.
To raise awareness and encourage the next generation of engineers and technical workers, the SPEEA Northwest
Council provides grants to programs related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through grants.
Grant eligibility
Non-profit organization or institution (ex. schools)
Program or event must have a connection to science, technology, engineering or math (ex. robotics teams)
At least one Northwest SPEEA member must participate as a coach, mentor, or parent.
How to apply
Complete application online or mail to: SPEEA Headquarters, ATTN: STEM Grant Application,
15205 52nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98188.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, Aug. 15.
A committee of members and Northwest Council officers will review the requests and make recommendations for the Council Reps to vote. Last year, the NW Council voted to sponsor 14 high school robotic teams and four other STEM outreach activities.
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