Midwest Committees

Below is a list of committees, their description, the Chair's name and phone number and the regular meeting date & time.
[NOTE: The regular meeting may change, so check the newsletter for accurate times, dates and locations.]

Any member who would like to join a committee is welcome.

Committee descriptions are limited to the official charter description in the appropriate SPEEA governing document, per the Executive Board Communications Committee. Members are encouraged to contact a committee officer or attend a meeting for additional information.

Benefits Committee

Time: Inactive

Provides a two-way avenue for communication with members about Boeing Benefits. Gathers problems and successes to be used for negotiation preparation.

Governing Documents Committee
Chair: James Hatfield - (316) 526-0830
Vice-Chair: R. Matthew Joyce - (316) 207-7121
Secretary: Donna Lehane - (316) 526-7009

Meeting Time: 3rd Monday of every month

Develops changes it deems necessary, based on its own review of the Governing Documents and/or request of the Midwest Regional Council or other governing body. Reviews Midwest Regional Council action for inclusion in the Midwest Regional Policy Manual. Recommends and proposes new policies as the need arises.

Legislative & Public Affairs Committee

Chair: Debbie Logsdon - (316) 523-4093
Vice-Chair: Donna Lehane - (316) 526-7009
Secretary: Rod Steadham - (316) 523-1560

Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

Analyzes pending government legislation and candidates’ positions and their impact on SPEEA and our members. Investigates and plans associations with regard to legislative activities. The committee presents its findings and recommendations to the SPEEA Midwest Council for action.

Membership Activities Committee

Chair: Pat Clough - (316) 523-1503
Vice-Chair: Daniel Ryan - (316) 526-4088
Secretary: Earl Carter - (316) 523-4551

Meeting Time: 1st Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

Responsible for planning & implementing social activities for the Midwest membership.

Membership Recruitment Committee

Chair: Peter Perkins - (316) 526-6277
Vice Chair: TBD
Secretary: Jeff Gibbs - (316) 523-4448

Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday at 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. at Ben Villar's Mexican Restaurant

Develops, monitors and implements continuous recruitment activities in the Midwest region.

Midwest Finance Committee

Meeting Time: Inactive

Establishes Midwest Council Budget.

MW Tellers Committee

Victor Daniels
Jayme Jones
David Driver
Aaron Kitterman
Ronda Cockrell

Women's Advocacy (WAC)

Meeting Time: Inactive

Midwest Women's Advocacy Committee – Provide a focus for the Midwest Region on those problems and issues of particular concern to women. Provides a source of information, education, and involvement, which includes, but is not limited to, the Midwest Regional policies, procedures, and contract issues for the benefit of the bargaining unit members.

Young Professionals

Chair: Jeffrey Gibbs - (316) 523-4448
Vice-Chair: Benjamin N. Gibbs - (316) 523-2365
Secretary: Tim McMahan - (316) 523-0203

Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday, 11:00 (CST) at Ben Villar’s Mexican Restaurant

To be activists for the union, to build positive relationships, to grow and learn and increase membership while building on the union’s image.