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e-Newsletter 12-2018

Many enjoy District VII Educational Conference

By Dr. Rhetta Barker, WorkFirst Counselor, WorkSource Tacoma

The current IAWP newsletter will be undergoing a major facelift. We want to update our look, our content, and make use of technological advances to make the newsletter convenient to read. Plus, The Clarion is getting a new name! Our newsletter has been known as The Clarion for as many years as our resident historian Judy Johnson can remember. “I don’t know when the name Clarion began, but it dates back as far as about 1938, according to my sources,” she said. Now, 80 years later, we need your help to make this historical change.

By Rebekah Wilkes, Employment Security Department

On September 14, workforce professionals from Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington state gathered at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Washington for the District VII Educational Conference. Attendees heard from four different speakers who presented on a variety of topics. Samad Aidance spoke about the “Essential Skills for Engaging Culturally Diverse Communities and Stakeholders.” Jeremiah Stroup presented “How to Shine from Where You Are.” Cynthia Forland talked about “Robots” and how jobs are changing. Attendees also heard from Sharon Lacey, a motivational humorist. Attendees also had the chance to network and received updates on what’s happening with IAWP at the international, district, and state levels. The conference closed with a membership business meeting on September 15.

IAWP members from across the Pacific Northwest listen to conference speakers.

IAWP newsletter to get facelift in 2019 Simply submit your idea for The Clarion’s new name no later than close of business Friday, December 31. Explain in up to 25 words why your suggested newsletter name should be chosen. Send your suggestions via email to Sam Virgil (sVirgil@esd.wa.gov). The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Applebee’s Restaurant, and unless he or she is camera shy, we’ll

include the winner’s photo in the first edition of the newsletter in 2019. Good luck! Email your suggestions soon.

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How to shine bright from where you are By Talia Jaide Ní Dufaigh, Employment Security Department,

with contributions from Jeremiah Stroup

Event emcee and media personality Jeremiah Stroup rocked the IAWP 2018 District VII Conference. He brought passion and energy to the red carpet and a brilliant message for all: “5-Step Guide to Being a Superstar: How to Shine Bright from Where You Are.” Stroup ensured the audience that we can each shine like a superstar by following five steps: 1. Seek out mentorship. “Seek out perspective and resources from a mentor who has results in the area you want to excel in,” said Stroup. “Show me your mentor and I’ll show you your future.” He shared his personal story of meeting two mentors at a young age, which put him on the path to being his own boss by age 26. His heartfelt gratitude shined through as he credited mentorship for his success in business and media. Stroup suggested we find people who model success in the areas of life we value the most. If a mentor is not readily available, listen, read, and receive recommendations for available mentors. 2. Step up your game. At the first signs of success, don’t quit. Just because you’re first to market doesn’t mean you’ll remain successful! “The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance. It’s the illusion of knowledge,” he said. Jeremiah contrasted companies first to the market like Myspace, Yahoo, and Vimeo with latecomers Facebook, Google, and YouTube, which now dominate social media by being more engaging and relevant. He challenged everyone to step up their game, asking, “If your life was a Netflix series, would it be binge worthy, or would people change the channel?” To step up effectively, look to iconic businesses and take note of their lessons learned: Work smarter not harder. Engage and interact. Continually adapt and change, so you don’t become

stagnant or irrelevant. And if something isn’t going the way you hoped, Stroup jested (perhaps in all seriousness), “The greatest exercise Americans get is jumping to conclusions.”

3. Speak up. There will be times when fear paralyzes you. When you come face to face with fear, “Get better/not bitter.” He referenced Malala Yousafzai, the woman who was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in 2012. She not only survived, but she continues to advocate for education for women worldwide. He quoted Malala about coming to terms with the bitterness of life, “We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” He continued, “In contrast to silence and bitterness — get better. Speak up for what you believe in. Speak up even when it’s hard.” 4. Stand out and be yourself. Highlighting influence and marketing expertise, Stroup recommends reading Developing the Leader within You 2.0. He reflected on the shared knowledge of John C. Maxwell: to reveal the leader in you while manifesting yourself. Maxwell faced criticism and detractors, but pursued his passion and purpose, which ultimately positioned him as one of the country's top leadership experts and a New York Times bestselling author credited for equipping and training leaders in 188 countries around the world. 5. Shine bright by celebrating other people. Stroup offered three tips from Jimmy Fallon: Create engaging experiences. Be fully present and really listen. Be playful and joyful at the right moments. Stroup said to make other people the star of each encounter or conversation we have with them. In closing, Stroup reminded people to “model Malala Yousafzai, to speak up for what is right and what we believe, even when it’s hard. In alignment with John C. Maxwell, stand out by pursuing your passions; and like Jimmy Fallon, ignore critics.”

Jeremiah Stroup

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By Judy Johnson, Constitution, bylaws and Policies Committee

Because of recent changes to the International IAWP association's governing documents, State Chapter President Donna Glacken has set up a special committee to review and revise the chapter's constitution, bylaws and policies. Committee members include Kolleen Anderson, Cheryl Flynn, Donna Glacken, Sheila Johnson-Teeter and Judy Johnson. Plans call for drafts to be ready for state board review and approval by the end of February, after which the revisions will be published for the full membership to review before next year's annual membership meeting. A final vote to accept or reject the changes is planned to be conducted with members at the annual meeting. If you have ideas about these governing documents or would like to be involved in the committee's work, please contact any committee member.

An update from your president

By Donna Glacken, WA State IAWP President

In October, the International Board met in San Antonio to finalize items for the June Workforce Development Conference and vote on important issues. The following changes took effect November 1. Membership categories Many changes were made to IAWP membership. The Board added Retired Workforce Professional as a new membership category. The Senior Workforce Professional category will now apply to anyone still working and over the age of 65. Lifetime Membership will require 30 years of membership in IAWP. Members 80 years and older will not be automatically granted Emeritus Status. The member must submit a written request to have IAWP move them into that category. IAWP requires annual membership renewal through the international or respective chapter. As members renew or join Nov. 1, they will placed in the appropriate membership category outlined above. Dues Dues were also changed. Dues for the Retired Workforce Professional are $40 for 2019 and 2020. In 2021, dues will increase by $15 per year for Workforce Professionals, Senior Workforce Professionals and Retired Workforce Professionals. The lifetime membership fee was increased to $1,125 for 2019 and 2020; and to $1,325 for 2021. It is important to note that the Washington State Chapter has not increased dues. Director-at-Large position The Director-at-Large position will replace the district director in 2019. The board updated the standing rules to allow Workforce, Senior Workforce and Retired Workforce members to run for Director-at-Large positions. There will be four open positions on the 2019-2020 Board. Nominations will be accepted beginning later this year. Workforce Development Conference The Workforce Development Conference will be held in San Antonio June 15-19, 2019. The beautiful Omni La Mansion del Rio along the River Walk will serve as the host hotel. Check the website iawponline.org for updates. By attending this event, you will receive continuing education credits, meet international participants, witness amazing keynote speakers, and experience a wide selection of educational breakout sessions. When you are not at the conference, visit the Alamo, El Mercado, La Villita district and the Spanish Governor’s Palace. They are all within walking distance. I hope to see you there!

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By Donna Glacken, WA State IAWP President

The Washington State IAWP Board met and attended leadership training on Sept. 13. IAWP International provided online training for board members about the roles and responsibilities of each position. Following this training, the group offered feedback about current reporting structures. Recommendations were made to develop a reporting structure which allows the governing committees to support each other and to work as a team to better serve membership as a whole. With recent growth in the Washington chapter — including gaining members from agencies other than ESD — changes need to be made to meet the needs of all members and their respective employers. The ultimate goal is to provide inclusive training and networking opportunities for all members. Rebekah Wilkes also provided “Out of the Box Thinking & Goal Setting” training. She talked about how visualization helps goal attainment. Board members then created a personal and a group vision board. Committee chairs and committee members broke into small groups to plan for 2019. The energy was high, and ideas were flying all over the place. Following are just a few highlights from each committee: The Professional Development Committee is working

on providing more scholarships for conference attendance.

The Marketing Committee is working on a new website to better meet the needs of our association.

The Bylaws and Policy Committee is working on updating bylaws and policies to be in line with the changes from International.

Communications Committee will be giving the newsletter a new look and new name.

The Veterans Committee is planning a veterans suicide awareness event.

The Community Service Committee is planning two statewide community service events.

The Membership Committee is looking for ideas to attract new members.

The Events & Fundraising Committee is deep into planning the state conference, which will be held in May 2019.

The Chapter Development Committee is working on new ways to support subchapters through educational lunch-and-learns intended to build membership.

The Recognition Committee is working on ways to solicit nominations for state and international awards.

Finally, the board approved a new budget and voted to pursue talks with a consultant about applying for 501 3 (C) non-profit status. The board approved a budget for the year and voted to pursue talks with a consultant about a non-profit 501 3 (C) status. There is a lot of new and exciting things

happening in the state chapter. If you’re interested in serving on a committee, helping with an event, or if you have any questions, please email iawp.washington@gmail.com.

Save the date! The Southwest Subchapter Winter Institute & Crab Feed is set for February 23, 2019 in Westport, WA. Location to come.

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Looking into my reflection — Shane Wise

By Dr. Rhetta Barker, WorkFirst Counselor, WorkSource Tacoma

Why should asking veterans about their story cause nervousness and anxiety for a writer? Simply put: because you are asking them to look into their own reflection and tell you what they see — not a reflection coming from the surface of a mirror, but one that goes deeper, past the surface and sometimes into the soul. Such was the case as I sat to interview Shane Wise for this article. He sat back stoically, intertwined his fingers, clasped both hands, and raised his eyes to gaze upon a place far away from the tiny cubicle in Lakewood. I already knew Shane as a coworker. He is a Disabled Veterans Case Manager employed for almost 10 years with the Employment Security Department, but what I wanted to ask him wouldn’t be found on Inside ESD. When Shane first thinks about Veterans Day, he thinks about parades and the ceremonial events taking place around the nation. But what he thinks about and what it really means? “Those are two different things,” he said. “Veterans Day means acknowledging what the six branches of the service have all done. Someone might get upset by you saying six branches. Most will acknowledge the four branches: Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. But there are also the Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines. To me, acknowledging them as well is important.” I asked Shane what he sees about Veterans Day that he would want people to understand. “I believe it is not really important to repeatedly say ‘Thank you for your service.’ It’s like saying ‘How you doing?’ when actually you really don’t care. I am used to Armistice Day (the signing of the treaty that ended World War I).” The name was changed by Congress in 1954 to Veterans Day to commemorate veterans of all wars. Shane spent 22 years in the United States Army. I asked Shane if, barring any physical barriers, he were asked tomorrow to “go back in,” would he? There was an unquestionable and immediate answer, “YES!” Shane’s final comments to everyone reading: “Do more than just thank veterans for their service. And please, don’t forget their families.” Shane lowered his eyes to share my gaze. He relaxed his hands and smiled. And at that very moment, I knew… “Thank you” would never again be enough. I honor all our veterans!

Have an idea for an article?

Sam Virgil at

svirgil@esd.wa.gov

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There is so much to find in this puzzle — from foods at conferences to people and places you might know. Take a minute to look it over, and try to find everything. Good luck! (Difficulty: Moderate) Find these: Alamo

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