“There is a place in the IBEW for working people of every race and gender, every religion and sexual orientation, every background,” said International President Lonnie R. Stephenson in launching the implementation phase of the Union’s new diversity, inclusion and equity initiative, “IBEW Strong.”
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You MUST know someone who deserves a giant pat
on the back for their above averageness.
You KNOW them.
These are the people who love their job,
share their knowledge and enthusiasm,
and help lift others up in the process.
They've mentored your mom.
They've counseled an anxious apprentice.
They've had the courage to work on a project that everyone else avoided.
They wear the invisible cape - you know the one!
It stands for:
Tradeswoman of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
Instructor of the Year
Union Activist
Apprentice of the Year
Workplace Leader
and
Active Advocate
Make 2023 the Year you Honor them.
Your deadline is Friday, September 22, 2023.
Awardees will be honored at the
Annual Dream Big Dinner on
Saturday, November 4, 2023
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Thanks to the spirited enthusiasm of all the nominators.
It could never happen without people who take the time to nominate.
Every 2022 nominee has made a difference in the workplace and the community. We surely acknowledge all contributions. As you may know, we are limited in the number of awards we can present, and the decisions are always tough. Congratulations go to everyone, both Awardees AND Nominees. It is a big honor to be recognized by your peers, whether you receive an award or not. Your effort is never lost on us.
Tradeswoman of the Year
Journey Level Plumber, MacDonald Miller
Lifetime Achievement
Mechanical Inspector, City of Seattle
Active Advocate
IBEW 46 Business Representative for the Public Sector, Journey Level Electrician
Cathie Jett Workplace Leader
Instructor, Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute, Carpenter Crew Chief
Union Activist
Instructor
Instructor, Northwest Laborers Employers Training Trust Fund
Josie Dunn Apprentice Award
Inside Wire Electrician, Valley Electric
Josie Dunn Apprentice Award
Inside Wire Electrician, Prime Electric
Peggy Cook Apprentice Award
Cement Mason Apprenticeship, ST L300 Skanska
Honorable Mention
LeeAnne Cochran, CEO
Amber McGinnis, Bobbi Worden, Burt Maxwell, Chris Boling, Connie Kelleher, Jamilee Kefton, Kendra Webber, Laura Robinson, Leilanna Barrientes, Mallorie Davies, Misty Wheeler, Robin Cowper, Susan Cook, Teresita Ronquillo and Trina Chapa.
A formal Award letter has been sent to winners. Each winner receives a pair of tickets to the Dream Big Dinner, a special keepsake commemoration and applause, a whole lot of applause.
All complimentary tickets will be available as "will call" at the door.
Celebrate these fine people and join us for an evening of good company as well as a fine Hawaiian Luau! It's always a festive evening, and we encourage your participation.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.wawomenintrades.com
Thanks again to everyone who made the effort to nominate.
We could not do this without your commitment and enthusiasm.
2022 WOMEN'S COMMITTEE HOLIDAY BAZAAR
MORE INFORMATION BELOW
Dream Big Dinner – is back!!!
Presented by Washington Women in the Trades the Dream Big Dinner is Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 6:00 pm at Shoreline Community College, Pagoda Student Union Building, located at 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Shoreline, WA 98133.
This dinner includes an Award Ceremony to recognize and celebrate individuals dedicated to promoting women in trades.
To learn more about the awards and nomination process go to the Washington Women in the Trades website https://www.wawomenintrades.com/awards and “Tips for Nominators”.
Nominees include people from various trades, organizations and agencies and can include apprentices, journey level and retired persons.
Examples of some of the categories are:
The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 23, 2022.
For a nomination form, please click on the link below:
https://wawomenintrades.wufoo.com/forms/phnxqqo0kxybnh/
Previous IBEW Local 46 Winners are:
LEAD WORKER/SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
1996 - Jackie White, Seattle Center Crew Chief, Electrician IBEW Local 46
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
2010 - Nancy Mason, Electrician, IBEW Local 46 Business Rep, Apprenticeship Program Manager, Instructor and more
UNION ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR
2012 - Janet Lewis, Business Representative, IBEW Local 46
2013 - Katrina Freeman, Journey Level Electrician, IBEW Local 46
The Women Build Nations Conference is October 28-30, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV.
IBEW Local 46 and the Women’s Committee will be sending Delegates to this Conference. Our goal is to send as many members as possible who are interested and available to attend.
The Women’s Committee feels strongly about sending a diverse group of members, from different classifications, as well as different levels of experience. If you are interested and can get the time off to attend, please submit an essay to be considered as a Delegate.
Essay?
It was recommended and decided at the March 22, 2022, Women’s Committee meeting that any members who are interested in attending the Women Build Nations Conference write an essay stating their reasons to why they wish to attend this Conference.
Delegates to the Conference will be selected based on their essays, with preference given to active members of the Women’s Committee, as well as IBEW Local 46 members in good standing who have volunteered, mentored, and participated in various Women’s Committee activities and events.
Responsibilities Of A Delegate.
As a Delegate to the Conference, you will be expected to attend conference meetings, workshops, and other group activities.
Additionally, when you return from the Conference you will be expected report what you learned and your overall experience of the Conference.
The deadline to submit your essay is May 24, 2022.
The essay should be 500 words or less.
Please email your essay to Women’s Committee Staff Advisor, Laura Robinson, at laura@ibew46.com or you may drop it off at either the Kent or Silverdale Halls, marked: Attention Laura Robinson.
The list of delegates chosen to attend the Women Build Nations Conference will be announced at the Women’s Committee meeting on June 28, 2022.
Please note:
Due to the IBEW 9th District Progress meeting being held in Seattle the last week of July, the Women’s Committee Meeting, scheduled for July 25, 2023, has been moved to Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 5:30 pm.
This is a one-time change. The next scheduled meeting will be August 22, 2023, at 5:30 pm, the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Women’s Committee - T-Shirt Contest for the Women Build Nations Conference
As is the tradition, IBEW Local 46 will be ordering special T-Shirts for Delegates attending the Women Build Nations Conference in October.
As such, the Women’s Committee is pleased to announce a contest to design the T-Shirt for this conference! The process to order/receive T-Shirts takes a minimum of 8-10 weeks.
Deadline to submit your T-Shirt design is May 24, 2022.
Voting on T-Shirt designs will take place at the Women’s Committee meeting on June 28, 2022.
Please email your entry for the Women Build Nations T-Shirt Design Contest to Women’s Committee Staff Advisor Laura Robinson at laura@ibew46.com or drop off your design off at either the Hall Kent or Silverdale, marked Attention Laura Robinson.
The Women Build Nations Conference is October 28-30, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV.
IBEW Local 46 and the Women’s Committee will be sending Delegates to this Conference. Our goal is to send as many members as possible who are interested and available to attend.
The Women’s Committee feels strongly about sending a diverse group of members, from different classifications, as well as different levels of experience. If you are interested and can get the time off to attend, please submit an essay to be considered as a Delegate.
Essay?
It was recommended and decided at the March 22, 2022, Women’s Committee meeting that any members who are interested in attending the Women Build Nations Conference write an essay stating their reasons to why they wish to attend this Conference.
Delegates to the Conference will be selected based on their essays, with preference given to active members of the Women’s Committee, as well as IBEW Local 46 members in good standing who have volunteered, mentored, and participated in various Women’s Committee activities and events.
Responsibilities Of A Delegate.
As a Delegate to the Conference, you will be expected to attend conference meetings, workshops, and other group activities.
Additionally, when you return from the Conference you will be expected report what you learned and your overall experience of the Conference.
The deadline to submit your essay is May 24, 2022.
The essay should be 500 words or less.
Please email your essay to Women’s Committee Staff Advisor, Laura Robinson, at laura@ibew46.com or you may drop it off at either the Kent or Silverdale Halls, marked: Attention Laura Robinson.
The list of delegates chosen to attend the Women Build Nations Conference will be announced at the Women’s Committee meeting on June 28, 2022.
Please Welcome . . .
CHAIR |
Deirdre Williams |
VICE-CHAIR |
Megan Kirby |
Recording Secretary |
Chris Boling |
Treasure |
Connie Adams |
Internet Social Media Specialist |
Margi Garlick |
Members at Large (3) |
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Na’Quelle Davis |
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Tess Ronquillo |
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Tori Westman |
Hello Sisters and Brothers,
The next Women’s Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 5:30 pm.
All members are Welcome!
A motion was made at the October 2021 meeting to amend the Bylaws.
A vote on the motion will take place at the next meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, which is next week.
The intent of this Amendment is to hold the nomination of Officers on one month with the election (vote) of Officers the following month, rather than having them both on the same night. Please see Article III, Section 2.
Additionally, nominations for Women’s Committee Officers will take place at this meeting.
If you have any questions about the meeting or the motion, please contact Laura Robinson, Staff Advisor for the Women’s committee at Laura@IBEW46.com
Thank you and have a Good Day!
Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 5:30 PM.
Nominations for Officers will be conducted at this meeting.
Per the Women’s Committee bylaws:
Nominations and Elections:
“In order to be eligible to hold an office in Women’s Committee of IBEW 46, a member must meet the following criteria:
If you have any questions please contact Women’s Committee Chair, Nicole Anderson at nicole@ibew46.com
Motion to Amend the Women’s Committee Bylaws
A motion was made at the meeting in October 2021 to amend the IBEW Local 46 Women’s Committee Bylaws. A vote on the motion will take place at the next IBEW Local 46 Women’s Committee Meeting on, Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
The intent of the amendment is to hold the nomination of Officers one month, and the election (vote) of Officers the following month. Rather than both on the same night. See Article III, Section 2.
The motion reads as follows:
“Nominations of Officers of the Women’s Committee of IBEW 46 shall be held at the regular Women’s Committee of IBEW 46 membership meeting in January and every one (1) year thereafter.
Elections of officers of the Women’s Committee of IBEW 46 shall be held at the regular Women’s Committee of IBEW 46 membership meeting in February and every one (1) year thereafter.”
If you have any questions about the meeting or the motion please contact Women’s Committee Chair, Nicole Anderson at nicole@ibew46.com
At the September 28, 2021, Women’s Committee meeting, it was voted on and approved to suspend the November and December Women’s Committee meetings, since these meetings occur the same week as some of the upcoming holidays.
The next Women’s Committee meeting Tuesday, January 25, 2022 @ 5:30pm
There will be a conduit bending class for members on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 5:30 in the Conduit Lab at the Hall in Kent. Space is limited.
If you are interested in signing up for the training please contact Women’s Committee Chair, Nicole Anderson at nicole@ibew46.com
New designs for Women’s Committee T-shirts will be presented and voted on at the next meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. If you want to submit a T-shirt design for consideration please contact Women’s Committee Staff Advisor Laura Robinson at laura@ibew46.com by Thursday, October 21, 2021.
The Women’s Committee meetings are once again being held in person at the Local 46 Union Hall in Kent.
The next meeting is Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 5:30 PM and all members are welcome.
A motion was made at the June meeting to amend the ByLaws. A vote on the motion will take place at the next meeting.
The intent of the motion is to reduce the number of persons which constitute a quorum to conduct an official meeting, from seven (7) members of the Women’s Committee including the two (2) Officers, to five (5) persons, two (2) of which shall be Officers. Please see Article III, Section 5 of the Women’s Committee Bylaws.
Complete copies of the Women’s Committee ByLaws will be available at the meeting.
If you would like a copy of the ByLaws sent to you before the next meeting, please contact IBEW Local 46 Rep. Laura Robinson at laura@ibew46.com
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, but you are interested in participating, please contact Laura Robinson to make other arrangements.
Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at the Women’s Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 5:30 PM.
Congratulations are in order as new officers were elected to the Women’s Committee at the May 25, 2021 meeting.
Please congratulate the following members for their commitment to IBEW Local 46 and the Women’s Committee.
They are:
Chair - Nicole Anderson
Vice Chair - Deirdre Williams
Recording Secretary - Chris Boling
Treasurer - Connie Adams
Media Specialist - Margie Garlick
The Women’s Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm.
The next meeting is June 22, 2021.
If you are interested in learning more about the Women’s Committee please contact Local 46 Staff Advisor Laura Robinson at laura@ibew46.com
IBEW 46 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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The IBEW Local 46 Women’s Committee is a place to socialize, strategize, and support the success of women within all units of Local 46 and with other unions and the community. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm, currently by Zoom. All are welcome.
The committee was originally known as Electrical Sisters United (ESU), a strong informal network of Local 46 women who wanted to provide mentoring for the next generation of tradeswomen. ESU was chartered as an official IBEW Women’s Committee in 2019, with elected officers and bylaws. The Committee organizes Days of Service, participates in the Women in Trades Fair and other community outreach, and works toward industry practices that are inclusive.
Contact laura@ibew46.com for the Zoom link or more information, or join our Facebook page, Women’s Committee of IBEW 46.
PLEASE CONTACT
Women’s Committee Chair,
by phone or text message at
if you are interested in attending.
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Saturday, April 2, 2022 |
TIME: |
10:00 AM |
LOCATION: |
IBEW LOCAL 46 KENT HALL |
CONTACT:
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Deidre Williams, Women’s Committee Chair
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PLEASE CONTACT
Women’s Committee Chair,
by phone or text message at
if you are interested in attending.
Good Day Everyone!
In October 2022, the Women’s Committee will restart sponsoring the hands-on clinics for pipe bending for Apprentices and other members who are interested in improving their skills. These clinics will be held at the Hall in Kent.
Typically, these clinics are held on Saturdays.
Once a firm date has been confirmed, I will send out an email.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you and have a great day.
Laura J Robinson (pronouns: she/her)
Broadcast Representative/
Assistant Educational Coordinator/
Staff Advisor to the Women’s Committee
IBEW Local 46
(253) 395-6505 Office
(253) 259-0339 Cell
Laura@IBEW46.com
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., the Women’s Committee is sponsoring conduit bending clinic for Apprentices and members to improve their skills in the Conduit Lab at the Kent Hall.
Space is Limited!
Please email the Women’s Committee Staff Advisor, Laura Robinson, at laura@ibew46.com, by Thursday, November 17, 2022, if you are interested in attending.
WC meeting of IBEW Local 46 Women who shared their stories as part of Women’s History Month on March 28, 2023
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TOWN HALL ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK
REMINDER NOTICE:
THE MARINE UNIT MEETING WILL BE MOVING BACK TO
THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH @ 5 PM IN THE EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM
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