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Lauren Jenks 'Walked the Talk' by Supporting Youth at Global Strike Walkout
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washington State Department of Health’s employee news service, “The Daily Dose.” The views and opinions expressed in all submissions to the ICSEW’s InterAct blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ICSEW. By Cindy Marjamaa, Washington State Department of Health On Friday, Sept. 20, Lauren Jenks,…
Meeting Recap: GROW, Census Topics at September 2019 Meeting
Story and Photos by Rachel Friederich, ICSEW Commununications Chair TUMWATER—Representatives from Thrive at Work, LLC taught attendees at the ICSEW’s Sept. 17 meeting some tips on how to realize their goals and offered some insightful tips on how to overcome barriers those goals using the GROW process. GROW is an acronym that describes four stages of…
The ICSEW is Seeking Website Feedback
The ICSEW is seeking feedback on its website. We’re inviting all current representatives and alternate representatives to take our survey. We want to know how our website can enhance the work of your subcommittee. We want to know your website wish list! Would you benefit from being able to register for meetings and conference directly…
WA's Ecology Director on Native Knowledge and Fighting for Forgotten Communities
Washington State Department of Ecology Director Maia Bellon was recently interviewed on being Native American and how growing up in the Pacific Northwest shaped her worldview and ignited a passion for working with communities to solve environmental problems. Editor’s Note: This Article Originally Appeared on CrossCut. By Hannah Weinberger, CrossCut Maia Bellon grew up exploring…
ICSEW is Recruiting a Treasurer
The ICSEW is recruiting a treasurer on its executive board! What you’ll be doing: Produce the ICSEW budget Track expenditures and revenues Provide information on budget at regular membership meetings and as requested If you enjoy working with numbers and have a passion for fiscal responsibility, this position may be for you. Note: This position…
ICSEW Collects $11,668 in Hygiene Products for YWCA Other Bank
The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women’s (ICSEW) recently collected $11,668 worth of personal hygiene and cleaning products for the YWCA of Olympia’s Other Bank. The Other Bank distributes personal hygiene and cleaning items to more than 13,000 low-income individuals and families in Thurston and surrounding counties each year. About one-third of recipients are children…
Commentary: Build up and Amplify to Strengthen Community
By Marie Splaine, Department of Commerce Editor’s Note: This article was first published on the Department of Commerce’s agency blog. The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW, meets every two months in Olympia. It’s a great group of state workers, and I am super excited to represent the Department of Commerce on the committee.…
Here's What We're Actually Celebrating on Women's Equality Day
Editor’s Note: August 26 is Women’s Equity Day. The ICSEW is hosting its annual Professional Development Conference August 27. Is your agency hosting an event for Women’s Equality Day? Tell us about it: icsew@ofm.wa.gov This article was originally published on forutune.com in 2017. We’ve already marked a few women’s holidays this year—including International Women’s Day…
Six ICSEW Representatives Receive Awards
OLYMPIA—The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW, is pleased to announce this year’s annual award recipients. Six ICSEW members were recognized during the annual Transition Ceremony and Celebration at the Washington State Legislative Building in Olympia July 16, 2019. The awards and recipients are as follows: Everlasting Award – Rachel Friederich, Department of Corrections,…
ICSEW Welcomes New Agency Representatives at Transition Celebration
OLYMPIA—The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW, welcomed 31 new agency representatives and alternate representatives at its Transition Celebration and Meeting July 16, 2019. The committee’s annual Transition Celebration and Meeting takes place at the Legislative Building on the state’s Capitol Campus in Olympia. More than 60 people attended this year’s event. The ICSEW…