SPEEA Committees

Diversity Committee

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Chair: Theryl Johnson- (253) 6904
Vice-Chair: Rebekah Hewitt - (206) 544-8658
Secretary: Jim Mathis - (425) 223-1373

Meeting Time: 4th Thursday at 4 p.m.

This committee is chartered to foster diversity within SPEEA and provide an avenue for addressing the problems and issues associated with a lack of understanding diversity that may lead to discrimination and harassment. This committee works on providing information and education to increase members understanding and to promote union involvement with all segments of SPEEA members.

Governing Documents Committee

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Chair: Walt Ditlefsen - (425) 965-6667
Vice-Chair: Gordon Todd- (253) 657-6669
Secretary: Jeff Stone- (206) 544-8948

Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Develops changes it deems necessary, based on its own review of the SPEEA Governing Documents and/or request of the SPEEA Council or other governing body. Reviews SPEEA Council action for inclusion in the SPEEA Policy Manual. Reviews CESO meeting agendas and recommends policy and direction governing delegate activities. Reviews and recommends policy on association, affiliation and merger. Recommends affiliation/merger with other unions. Recommends and proposes new policies as the need arises. Prior to any printing of the SPEEA 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 SPEEA Governing Documents Committee.

Judicial Review

Michael Dunn
Jean Ray
James Dibble

Meeting Time:Meets when needed

Leadership Development & Training Committee

Chair: James Hatfield - (316) 526-0830
Vice-Chair: Richard Greene - (206) 380-3797
Secretary: Orlando De Los Santos - (425) 965-1797

Meeting Time: 1st Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m.

Responsible for generating pathways for SPEEA leadership development and training, and creating a well-informed, motivated, respected, and highly-skilled group of member activists to fill leadership positions throughout our organization. Responsible for planning, implementing, and providing services, facilities, and manpower for seminars, leadership training, and other educational meetings.

Legislative and Public Affairs Committee

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Chair: Brent McFarlane - (425) 266-4592
Vice-Chair: Debbie Logsdon - (316) 523-4093
Secretary: Rebekah Hewitt - (206) 544-8658

Meeting Time: 3rd Monday at 4 p.m. NW / 6 p.m. MW

Analyzes pending federal legislation and politician’s and political candidates’ positions as they relate to SPEEA’s goals and objectives. Reviews CESO legislative and public affairs activities, and recommends direction governing delegate activities. Also responsible for compliance with SPEEA Policy Manual Section on legislative actions and endorsements.and objectives. Reviews CESO legislative activities, and recommends direction to delegates.

Organizational Planning Committee

Chair: Mike Hochberg - (253) 657-8762
Vice-Chair: Rebekah Hewitt - (206) 544-8658
Secretary: Jim Mathis - (425) 223-1373

Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 pm

SPEEA Organizational Planning Committee - Develops, plans and investigates mergers, associations and
organizational campaign with other aerospace employees and unions. This committee will coordinate
affiliation, merger and association activities with the SPEEA Governing Documents Committee.

Stephen Pezzini H.O.P.E. Award Committee

Chair: (to be determined)

Meeting Time: (to be determined)

Responsible for the solicitation of nominations, review and selection of the recipient for the Stephen Pezzini H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Excel) honor. This is to recognize a person who gives time, effort and benefits to the general community, as well as being an active SPEEA member beyond expectations. This award is to be given no less than annually, to a recipient at the yearly Regional recognition banquets.

SPEEA Tellers Committee

Chair: Richard Duncan - (425) 965-5952
Co-Chair: Lynda Maynard - (253) 670-5497
Secretary: Steven H. Ellis - (425) 965-1722
Sandie West - (316) 526-6259