Region J Senator Write-in Candidate Campaign

As a part of the transition to the new SWE Governance structure, Region J will be voting on the first 3-year term Senator. With the nomination and petition period for Region Senators now closed, this means that Region J does not have any slated/petitioned candidates for our ballot.

After dialog between Society and Region leaders, Region J is going forward with a Write-In Candidates Only via Society Ballot option.

This will allow the Society ballot to determine the outcome of the Region J Senator elections, but write-in candidates will be the only option. The member with the most votes who meets the qualifications for the position per the bylaws and consents to take the position would be the new Senator.

On behalf of the Region J leaders, I am happy to present our write-in candidate, Linda Thomas. I have personally known Linda for many years - and I think she is a great candidate for the first 3-year term Senator. I encourage you to read her candidate statement below and write her in on the society ballot that will be coming to you within in the next couple of weeks.

If you have any questions on the write-in campaign, the Senate, or the SWE governance chances, please email me at swe.pnw.section.reps@gmail.com.

Kind Regards,
Theresa Krack
FY18 Section Representative

Linda Thomas, F. SWE, Write in Candidate

I am asking my fellow SWE Region J members consider me as a write in for a Senator candidate for the next three years.  I am willing to represent you as Senator.  What I bring to the position was representing you as a past president in SWE PNW, a lieutenant governor, governor, Director of Regions, and also as a Member at Large representative.  My accomplishments in these positions resulted in my recognition as SWE Fellow and Woman Engineer You Should Know.

My passion is providing SWE members a voice in deciding the direction of the Society. It is our organization, and incumbent we understand the society’s strategy and direction , communicate this to the membership, so we can effectively participate in the society, and continue its mission and vision.

SWE is about to enter a new governance model in July 2018. At the same time, we want SWE to continue serving as an organization crucial to the development females in STEM, from grade school to seasoned engineers of all types. We need to understand and communicate how this change will enable us to participate in SWE fully as members and stakeholders.  Also, we need to understand the Society’s strategic plans so we can help shape its direction.

My experiences in SWE Leadership from the ground up gave me perspective on how to ensure we all have a voice in SWE governance.  And I want to continue ensuring we all have a voice in SWE governance.  I want to be that voice to help communicate the Society’s strategies. When you receive that ballot in April, please consider writing me in as a candidate. Please contact me at lindamsthomas@gmail.com for any questions.

Thank you for your support! And thank you for supporting SWE!
Linda Thomas

SWE Election Timeline

On March 30, 2018, the mailed letter will go to any members that do not have an email in their membership record.

On April 1, 2018, an election email will go out to all members with an email in their membership records.

On April 27, 2018, a reminder email is sent to all members with an email in their records.

Both communication types (email and mailed letter) indicate that voting can be done either online or a paper ballot can be requested.

All online voting must be completed by May 1, 2018.

All paper ballots must be returned to the contracted teller by May 4, 2018.

Senate & Governance Links

• Get a recap of the Senate's year so far: http://senate.swe.org/
• Learn more about the SWE Senate: http://senate.swe.org/about-the-senate.html
• Review the Senate's FY18 Amendments and Motions: http://senate.swe.org/amendments-and-motions.html
• Catch up on the latest SWE governance changes: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/swe-governance-update

Purchase SWE PNW Gear

SWE PNW Gear!

We are now offering two clothing options, a black jacket and grey cardigan, both pictured below, for you to represent and promote SWE PNW! Below you will find information on option selections, survey link, cost information, and sizing options. Please pay the deposit by April 16 to ensure delivery by May 6^th, our annual SWE PNW banquet.

Instructions:

1. Review items, sizing options below.
2. Go to the Google Forms Survey to select which item you want
3. Either send the $30 deposit to pnw@swe.org via paypal, or visit paypal.me/swepnw/30
4. Dana will send invoices if you have not paid your deposit by the following Friday.
5. All surveys need to be completed by April 15^th, and deposit paid by April 16^th.

Option A) Shown on left. Black Jacket with white embroidery.

Made for movement, this sophisticated stretch twill fleece jacket has a smooth face and brushed fleece backing. Tonal welding details at the pockets and streamlined tailoring give it a refined look for indoor and outdoor uses. Beautifully shaped, feminine collar. Reverse coil zippers. Front zippered pockets. Contrast Eddie Bauer logo heat transfer on the right hem. Made of 13.8-ounce, 94/6 poly/spandex fleece with an anti-pill finish

Care Instructions: Machine wash cold. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Remove promptly. Cool iron if needed. Do not use softeners

Ladies Sizes: XS-4XL

Final cost approximately $65

SIZE CHART

	XS	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL
Size	2	4/6	8/10	12/14	16/18	20/22	24/26	28/30
Bust	32-33	34-35	36-37	38-40	41-43	44-46	47-49	50-52

Option B) Shown on right, Grey cardigan sweater with white embroidery.

Modern, two-toned cardigan. 60/40 ring spun combed cotton/acrylic. Patch pockets. Rib knit cuffs and hem.

Care Instructions: Machine wash cold. Lay flat to dry. Cool iron if necessary.

Ladies Sizes: XS-4XL

Final cost approximately $45

SIZE CHART

	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	3XL	4XL
Size	0/2	4/6	8/10	12/14	16/18	20/22	22/24	24/26
Bust	32-34	35-36	37-38	39-41	42-44	45-47	48-50	51-53

Option A (Jacket) on left, Option B (Cardigan) on right

Please fill out the survey and pay the non-refundable deposit by April 16. Final payment will be due upon receiving item. 

Women at Work Podcast

Guest Contributor: Shari Wang

What are the unique challenges women face in the workplace? Although there are more women in the workplace, the challenges we face haven't changed that much. So how do we address that?

Harvard Business Review recently launched a six-episode podcast about gender and the workplace, called "Women at Work". The podcast includes expert advice and experiences, the latest research, and real-life situations and experiences from the three female hosts of the podcast. "Women at Work" is hosted by HBR editors Amy Bernstein, Sarah Green Carmichael, and Nicole Torres. They speak about their experiences from various stages of their career, from associate editor to executive editor. 

The first episode, “Make Yourself Heard,” features sociolinguist Deborah Tannen, who discusses the linguistic differences men and women use in the workplace and how that affects the conversation. It also provides practical advice to stop interruptions and make yourself heard in meetings. The podcast is structured in short segments.

"Women at Work" is available at https://hbr.org/2018/01/podcast-women-at-work or through any podcast app on Apple or Android.

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This guest article is part of SWE PNW's Contributor's Choice series, where section members submit a topic/article that they'd like to share with the section.

Shari Wang is a core team member of the SWE PNW Virtual Brand Team. She is an Industrial Engineer at Boeing, transforming the production system of the 767 program through continuous improvement and data analytics. Shari enjoys singing with the Seattle Women’s Chorus and volunteering for the Industrial Engineering University Relations Team at Boeing.