Northwest 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.

Action & Communication Taskforce (ACT)

Facilities

Governing Documents

Health & Wellness

Labor Delegates

Legislative and Public Affairs

Membership Activity

Negotiation Prep

New Hire

Ombudsman

NW Tellers Committee

Women's Advocacy
Action & Communication Taskforce (ACT)

Chair: Vacant
Vice-Chair: (North): Mark Peltier - (425) 266-3301
Vice-Chair: (South): Bill Razeto- (425) 266-0724
Secretary: Rich Wichels - (206) 544-0416

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

This committee will promote and enhance member communications, understanding, engagement, involvement, participation and action.

Facilities Committee

Chair: Dave Baine - (253) 887-4018
Vice-Chair: Tom McCarty - (253) 773-4974
Co-Vice_Chair: Jimmie Mathis - (425) 223-1373
Secretary: Gordon Allen - (206) 662-0753

Meeting Time: 4th Monday at 5 p.m.

Responsible for planning Northwest region facilities, repairs, upgrades and changes for function, image and safety. The committee shall develop the needs and requirements for future offices. Each proposal shall include impact and changeability for each item.

Governing Documents Committee

Chair: Theryl Johnson - (253) 657-6904
Vice-Chair: Gordon Todd - (425) 657-6669
Secretary: Jeff Stone - (206) 544-8948

Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday (see online calendar)

To develop changes it deems necessary, based on its own review of the Governing Documents or request of the Northwest Regional Council or other governing body. Reviews Northwest Regional Council action for inclusion in the Northwest Regional Policy Manual. Recommends and proposes new policies as the need arises. Reviews CESO meeting agendas and recommends policy and direction governing delegate activities. Prior to any printing of the SPEEA Regional Governing Documents and/or any amendments thereto, the final draft of said publication must be certified in writing by the chairman or designee of the Northwest Regional Governing Documents Committee.

Health & Wellness Committee

Chair: Richard Ogden - (253) 657-7724
Vice-Chair: Peter Andre- (425) 965-1938
Secretary: Henry Zebroski- (425) 266-6449

Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Provides a variety of programs about available member benefits and services.

Labor Delegates Committee

Chair: Rick Hoffman - (425) 237-1792
Vice-Chair: Brent McFarlane - (425) 266-4592
Secretary: TBD -

Meeting Time: 4th Thursday of odd months (see online calendar for times)

Coordinates the efforts of the labor council delegates, develops positions to be recommended to the Northwest Regional Council, coordinates with the regional Legislative & Public Affairs Committee and other committees as required, and reports to the Council on their activities. The committee shall coordinate activities with the Northwest Legislative and Public Affairs Committee.

Legislative and Public Affair

Chair: Judy Mogan - (253) 347-7151
Vice-Chair: Joel Funfar - (206) 769-2722
Secretary: Rick Hoffman - (425) 237-1792

Meeting Time: 4th Monday at 5 p.m.

Analyzes pending state and local legislation/issues at all levels of government and candidates’ positions as they relate to the Northwest Region’s goals and objectives. The Northwest Region L&PA Committee shall meet when called by the chairman. Reviews CESO legislative and public affairs activities, and recommends direction governing delegate activities. Any federal or international issues impacting more than one region will be referred to the SPEEA L&PA Committee. The committee shall maintain communication with the other regional L&PA committees on issues considered. All legislative or endorsement efforts will be in compliance with the Northwest Policy on legislative issues and endorsements.

Membership Activities Committee

Chair: Gordon Yip - (253) 657-9696
Vice-Chair: Lien Tran Nguyen - (253) 657-9419
Secretary: Roger Aisaka - (206) 799-7756
Meeting Time: Meets as required (see online calendar for times)

Responsible for planning, implementing and providing social activities for the Northwest regional membership.

Negotiation Prep

Tech co-chair: Sandy Hastings - (425) 717-6980
Prof co-chair: Rich Mahoney - (425) 342-8079
Secretary: Rod Siders - (469) 233-7691

Meeting time: 2nd Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Formed six months before negotiations to review negotiation history, survey members and report results
to Negotiation Teams.

New Hire Committee

Chair: Gordon Yip - (253) 657-9696
Vice-Chair: Ryan Rule - (253) 657-5481
Secretary: Rebekah Hewitt - (206) 544-8658

Meeting Time: 2nd Monday at 4 p.m.

This committee will work with the NW Council in developing methods of outreach to new members coming into SPEEA. They will also work with the elected leadership, NW Council and staff to make SPEEA a more welcoming organization to our newer members, and to create opportunities for new members to develop into the SPEEA leaders of the future.

Ombudsman Committee

Chair: Sophia C. Acle- (425) 266-7851
Vice-Chair: Dennis Davaz - (425) 294-0954
Secretary: Barbara Campbell - (206) 518-2401

As Required

Responsible for hearing and assisting those members who feel they have a problem with SPEEA leadership/actions/activities, but do not have charges to file with the Executive Board nor a contractual grievance to be filed and handled.

NW Teller Committee

Chair: Richard Duncan - (425) 965-5952
Co-Chair: Lynda Maynard - (253) 670-5497
Secretary: Steven H. Ellis - (425) 965-1722
Rich Wichels
Barbara L. Moore
Steve Karich

3rd Tuesday (see online calendar for times)

Women's Advocacy Committee
WAC committee web page

Chair: Sandy Hastings - (425) 717-6980
Vice-Chair: Lynn Burow - (425) 373-2592
Secretary: Tony Hickerson- (253) 657-5406

Meeting Time: 4th Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Provides a focus for the Northwest Region on those problems and issues of particular concern to women employees and the regional membership’s families. Provides a source of information, education, and involvement, which will address the Northwest Regional policies, procedures, and contract issues for the benefit of the bargaining units.