I apologize that I forgot to congratulate the following people who are running unopposed and will be your 2016-17 reps.
B Area - Kip Karsh
C Area - James Darlington
D Area - Al Passero (welcome back!)
TMU - James Wolken
It's an honor for me that I'll get to serve another term for this local as we've had our ups and downs with the agency over the years, but one thing that has been constant is that we care about our members and we are there for you 24/7.
Schedule bidding update:
It looks like we're still not on the same page with Non Prime Time Leave, therefore we are still working this piece. I cannot get into specifics at this time since we are still in negotiations. Right now I don't know what it looks like for a time frame on when we will begin our bidding but we will update you as soon as we can.
ELECTIONS:
Ballots will be going out for the 2016-17 Executive Board positions Tuesday afternoon. Here are the races in alphabetical order:
Vice President: Alex Navarro & Drew Stewart
Secretary: Derek Adams & Brian Deren
Treasurer: Devin Carlisto & Garret Wilkerson
A Area Rep: Brooke Dawson & Paul Skorniakoff
Ballots must returned by 20th and will be counted on Saturday the 21st. If you do not receive a ballot by Saturday November 7th, please let Danny Pace or myself know asap.
Auburn Police Department at ZSE
Wednesday around noon, the APD will be at the facility taking a tour and looking at planning an active shooter event for sometime down the road.
DID YOU FORGET ABOUT, NEVER HEARD ABOUT, ON THE FENCE???
DON'T WORRY YOU DON'T HAVE TO MISS OUT ON THE GOOD TIMES....
Its not too late to sign up for the upcoming Whirlyball Tournament this Sunday November 8th.
As a reminder your $20 entry includes R/T transportation from Auburn if desired, tournament entry, food and beverage, as well as prizes.
Also, we can now ensure room for guests. Guests will cost $15 to cover food and beverage costs. For those of you already signed up that want to bring someone just let one of us know.
If you have signed up but not yet paid, please be sure to do so. Find one of the following people: Tony Germann (A Area), Kip Karsh or Ligaya Andrews (B Area), Liz Pallas-Jacobs (C Area), or Drew Stewart (D Area)
You can also email - kipkarsh@hotmail.com to signup
We will be accepting signups for the tournament up until the last minute but----
***There is limited space available for transportation, respond quickly to ensure your space on the bus ****
For those taking transportation:
Food and smoking are not permitted. Alcohol is allowed (BYOB)
The Bus will be departing at 3:45PM from the Auburn Park and Ride -
101 15th St NE, Auburn, WA 98001
We will be getting back around 8:00 PM
For Those Arriving on their own:
The Address is - 23401 WA-99 Edmonds, WA 98026 Arrive at 4:45 PM
We have created a ZSE Elections page where you will find info about the candidates and the relevant dates associated with the election. Pease visit the natca-zse.com homepage and click the banner for more information. Expect the site to go live Wednesday afternoon and an email thereafter which each candidates statements should they choose to provide one. Please get out and Vote!!
Schedule Update:
Nothing new to report. Both sides have been very quiet and all I have heard is that the agency is working on guidance for NPT.
Construction update:
RVP Doug Pincock has been working with Western Service Area Director Kim Stover on a plan to utilize the south east gate as a full time egress. That means that they would permanently close our "out" gate on the north side of the facility, where the guard shack is located.
This idea would be the best option for us due to the new traffic light they are installing on Hemlock, therefore eliminating a U-turn for everyone.
2015 Elections:
We will have an announcement on the 2015 elections this Friday on who will be running for what position.
