2015 Local Presidents Meeting - AFGE

DISTRICT 5 NEWSLETTER ? MARCH 2015

Volume 1 - 2015 ? Issue date March 23, 2015

2015 Local Presidents Meeting

VA Organizing Champ SSA Organizing Champ L559, LP Tere Watts L2206, LP Anthony Young

Overall Champ and DoD Organizing Champ, L2017, NR Gary Harding for LP Kay Raney

TSA Organizing Champ L556, EVP Pablo Alvarado for LP Don Thomas

BOP Organizing Champ L508, LP Jose Rojas

Congratulations to the District 5 Fall 2014 Organizing C.H.A.M.P.S.

Change Happens As Membership Proliferates

Inside This Issue:

Letter from NVP Everett Kelley 2 Spotlight Page 3

Updated Congressional Reps 6-7 AFL-CIO MLK Conference 8

"Bloody Sunday" 50th Anniversary 8 VA Whistleblower Rallies 13 Training 14 2015 Calendar 16

March 23, 2015

Dear 5th District Brothers and Sisters:

I hope this letter greets you well and I pray this year has been off to a great start for all of you!

This year has been a busy one so far! In January, we had another fantastic District 5 LPTI followed immediately by the Local Presidents meeting. And right after the LP meeting, we had a strong AFGE District 5 presence at the MLK AFL-CIO conference.

February events started with the AFGE Legislative Conference. I was pleased to see many of you there to meet with your Reps on the Hill and to attend the workshops. And we had excellent discussions at the District Meeting while at the conference. In late February, District 5 and AFGE National participated in rallies at two different VA facilities. The VA retaliation against whistleblowers must stop. And I am thankful to all of our members and staff who stand out and step up to speak out ? Justice for VA employees!

March is off and running too! The first weekend in March, several of us from AFGE attended the monumental celebration of the Selma "Bloody Sunday" Bridge Crossing 50th Anniversary. It was inspiring to see some of the heroes and hear the speakers, including President Barack Obama.

We ? as Americans ? have made great strides and we must continue the fight for equality and Voting Rights!

The next big event on our District 5 horizon is the 2015 P.O.R.T. Training, June 8-12, 2015 at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. This year, P.O.R.T. is combined with the District 5 Convention and Delegates meeting to help locals save money on travel in a National Convention year. Registration will be online, opening March 23. I hope to see all of you at P.O.R.T.!

I continue to reiterate my vision for District 5, for it is this vision that keeps us all focused on the work we must do together. It is my Vision for the 5th District to REACH to higher levels to ensure that the members of our federation receive the proper services they deserve. I take the responsibility of serving as your National Vice President very seriously. We have a lot of work to do and I can only accomplish these goals with your input, participation and support of the District's vision.

In closing, I want to thank all of you, very much, for your understanding as we ensure we are servicing all of our Locals and members to the BEST of our ability. We are continuing with my vision of revitalizing District 5. We Are One!

In Solidarity,

Everett B. Kelley National Vice President, AFGE District 5

District 5 ? Vision Statement

REVITALIZE Locals and recruit members. EDUCATE Locals, Councils and Members about AFGE to bring about positive change. ACCLIMATE to continue to familiarize the District on the Mission of AFGE. CULTIVATE to lead our district toward positive change by eradicating infighting, non-responsiveness, etc., by providing training skills and educational programs for all Locals. HARMONIZE to bring together all segments of the District in the spirit of unity to address common issues that affect our workforce.

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District 5 Plan on a Page

DISTRICT 5 NEWSLETTER ? MARCH 2015

Vision

To lead our Federation in taking the American Labor Movement to heights never attained - only dreamed of.

Mission

Our Mission is to provide exceptional leadership and service at all levels of District 5 by increasing participation throughout the Federation utilizing cutting edge technology offering life-changing opportunities to our members and their families.

Core Values

AFGE'S Fearless 5th District always strives to reach higher.

Revitalize Educate Activate Cultivate Harmonize

Honesty Integrity Greatness History Empowerment Respect

Fostering unity within our locals through action and education that is accessible to all members. Building strong, effective programs to empower our leadership and members. Being responsive to the needs of the Federation at all levels.

Strategic Objectives

Political Action Goal: Build an effective and sustainable political action program. 1. Increase PAC contributions and LAF contributions (all Locals pay on time) 2. Build volunteer Corp. (utilize retirees / family members ? includes issue education & training) 3. Step up lobbying efforts in DC and at home (weekly, monthly, yearly visits) ? include rank and file members 4. Electing Federal employee friendly candidates (more former AFGE candidates) 5. Developing and/or enhancing coalition partnerships

Organizing Goal: Increase our organizing opportunities in the District. 1. Train-the-Trainer more District "Organizing Institute" 2. District schedules (mini-1 week at a minimum) One METRO (2 Weeks) per year ? per state 3. Web based ? Initiative Organizing Training 4. On-line enrollment

Representation Goal: Provide more effective representation throughout District 5. 1. Establish a District plan that helps locals to best provide effective representation to our members 2. Provide effective representation for TSA workers 3. Win significant AFGE victories 4. Become more effective at the local union level 5. Coordination and Communication of representational matters

Training Goal: To develop an effective training program in the 5th District. 1. Expand on PORT 2. Establish Labor College extension in the 5th District 3. On-line / Web based training that includes Jeopardy Game training program 4. Organizing Training Institute in the 5th District

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Another District 5 Leader Selected to Serve on the CPL Executive Board

Jeff Godwin of L4036, FCI Marianna, is now the Secretary-Treasurer for the Council of Prison Locals (C-33). Raised in a Union family, Jeff joined the Police Benevolent Association while employed with the State of Florida. In January 1994, Jeff began at FCI Tallahassee as a member in good standing; and transferred to FCI Marianna the next year. Jeff became a Union Steward for L4036 soon after, and successfully negotiated bidding rights for Unit Team. Jeff excelled as a steward and a Legislative Coordinator. In 2007 he was appointed as VP of L4036. He has served the last eight years a leader of L4036. Congratulations to Jeff!

Local 131 Open House ? New Union Office!

L to R: Sec-Treas Wendolyn Williams, Chief Stwd Deborah Jordan, Sgt-at-Arms Leverette Knox, AFGE D5 NVP Everett Kelley, 1st VP Tannoccus Bryant, 2nd VP Bessie McKinstry, Pres Tammy Ryan

L to R: NVP Kelley, LP Ryan, Acting Director Tuscaloosa VAMC, Mr. John Merkle

Chief Steward Deborah Jordan and West Alabama Labor Council President James Crowder

In Loving Memory of Declan Moss

With a heavy heart, we send condolences to the family of Declan Moss. 18-month-old Declan, son of L0547 member Sheila Moss, was mauled to death at their Florida home on January 20. The incident was featured on CNN. Ms. Moss is a veteran and is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. The family has set up a donation website.

. Many thanks to all of you who have donated already!

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DISTRICT 5 NEWSLETTER ? MARCH 2015

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