All,
I’ll be attending the upcoming National Executive Board meeting in Seattle on June 30–July 1. This board is made up of all 10 RVPs, our Executive Vice President Mick Devine, and President Nick Daniels. I know there are many concerns that folks would like addressed, but if there’s anything specific you’d like me to bring to the NEB, please let me know.
Also, under SRI-5 of the National Constitution, you have the right to speak directly to the NEB. These meetings rotate through the regions for exactly that reason, so members have a chance to engage with their national leadership. If there’s something you want to ask or say, I strongly encourage you to take that opportunity.
If you’d prefer a more relaxed setting to talk with the NEB or if you just want to come hang out, there’s a meet and greet on Monday night, June 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Rhein Haus in Seattle (912 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122). Families are welcome. Flyer here. RSVP HERE!
Here is the aforementioned SRI-5 for your reading pleasure:
SRI-5 NEB Meeting Attendance by Members
A period of not less than one hour will be reserved within the agenda of National Executive Board meetings, during which time any member in good standing may address the Board. Such members may address the Board on any topic in order to give an opinion and/or solicit information. Such members will be limited to five minutes, unless time is extended by the Chair.
If more than twelve members wish to speak, the Chair may, at the option of the Chair, allow additional time, allocate specific time to certain topics of common interest, or devise another equitable method to accommodate the members. Scheduling of the member forum period will be as close to mid-day as practicable so as to allow for round-trip travel.
Any members desiring to address the National Executive Board shall inform the National Office at least 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. At the time notice is given to the National Office, a number indicating the sequence in which the member is to speak will be provided. The topic of the address may be requested if the number of those requesting to speak exceeds 12.
Members are expected to promptly notify the National Office if they cannot attend as requested. Members are entitled, as per Article VI Section 1. of the NATCA Constitution, “...to freely speak on any issue affecting the Association.” However, any grievance concerning the actions of the Association or its officers shall be processed in accordance with Article XIII, Internal Grievances.
This does not in any way inhibit a member from using this forum for soliciting information to determine if an internal grievance is or is not warranted.
Feel free to text/call or email,
Drew
503.593.8178