Sexual Assault Awareness

April 19, 2017

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence includes any type of unwanted sexual contact, including words and actions of a sexual nature against a person’s will and without their consent. For many, it is not easy to talk about sex, let alone sexual abuse and rape. This can lead to survivors of abuse feeling…

Reaching for new heights…

April 17, 2017

The year is 1890 and a 22-year-old Fay Fuller becomes the first woman to summit Mt. Rainier. Refusing the assistance of the four male traveling companions when she reached the summit, she declared, “It was a heavenly moment. Words cannot describe the scenery and beauty; how could they speak for the soul?” Without stopping, Fay…

Let your Voice be heard

April 14, 2017

One of the most effective ways to make your voice heard is to use the telephone and literally make your voice heard. Calling your representative can ensure that you’re able to make your position on a bill clear. A phone call can also provide an opportunity to push for a solid response on a vote.…

The Power of Positive Thinking

March 29, 2017

Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided in an article from the Mayo Clinic called Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress.    

Toastmasters: More than just public speaking

March 28, 2017

Toastmasters International is known for helping people become better public speakers, but did you know the organization’s activities can help you develop other professional skills? Misako Yoke from Tumwater Talkers, a local organization of Toastmaster’s International was one of several members of the group who gave a presentation at the ICSEW’s general membership meeting in…

Employees Assistance Program (EAP) on Resiliency

March 28, 2017

Resiliency is the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds–trauma, tragedy, personal crises, just plain old life problems–-and bounce back stronger, wiser, and more personally powerful. Tom Mitchell from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) shared tips with ICSEW members on how to become more resilient after a crisis during the March general membership meeting. Resiliency is…

Legislation Update

March 27, 2017

March 29 is the last day to for bills to pass out of committee and read them into the record on the floor from the opposite house (except for House fiscal committees and Senate Ways and Means and Transportation committees). The ICSEW Legislative and Policy Subcommittee is monitoring the following bills that may impact you,…

YWCA of Olympia Seeks Plus-Size Clothing Donations

March 23, 2017

The YWCA of Olympia is seeking donations of professional clothing, size 2X or larger for its Kathleeen’s Closet program. Kathleen’s closet provides free professional attire to unemployed and underemployed women. The YWCA is also accepting donations of dress shoe sizes 10 or larger. Donations can be made to the YWCA, 220 Union Ave. SE in…