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        Upcoming 2022 AFA Board of Directors Meeting

        May 9, 2022 17:00

        Master Executive Council (MEC)

        • Members of our Master Executive Council (MEC) and other AFA Representatives will be attending the AFA Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting later this week.  The BOD meeting is where business affecting all AFA airlines is conducted.
        • Your LEC President is your representative at the BOD meeting and will be voting on your behalf regarding approval of the AFA International budget, proposed amendments to the AFA Constitution & Bylaws, and the election of AFA International Officers.
        • If you have any questions about the BOD meeting, submitted agenda items, or international officer elections, please contact your LEC President.

        Later this week, our Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers, Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents, and many other LEC Officers and Committee Chairs will be attending the 49th Annual AFA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.  They will join representatives from the other airlines that make up AFA to conduct the business of our Union at the international level.  It’s worth noting that this is the first in-person meeting of the BOD since 2019.

        Schedule of Events

        Thursday, May 12Executive Board Meeting (MEC President from each airline)
        Friday, May 13Board of Directors Meeting
        Saturday, May 14Board of Directors Meeting continues
        AFA International Officer elections
        Sunday, May 15Board of Directors Meeting continues

        BOD Meeting Agenda Items

        Your LEC President represents you and the other members of your Local Council on the Board of Directors and will be casting votes on your behalf at the BOD meeting.  Your MEC Officers serve in an ex-officio capacity on the BOD but do not have voting privileges.

        A total of nine advance agenda items were submitted for consideration by the Board at this meeting.  Each Local Council has held or will hold a Local Council meeting prior to the BOD meeting to discuss these agenda items and gain your feedback.  You can find a list of these agenda items and complete language on the AFA BOD Meeting website.

        International Officer Elections

        In addition to the consideration of agenda items, AFA International Officers elections will also take place at this year’s BOD meeting.  As your directly elected representative, your LEC President will be voting on your behalf for the offices of International President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer.

        Questions?

        If you have any questions or thoughts about the BOD meeting or any of the submitted agenda items, please contact your LEC President.

        Filed Under: AFA News Now, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: AFA International, Board of Directors

        Joint Council Membership Meeting Registration

        November 10, 2020 16:15

        California Membership Meeting: November 16th, 2020

        The next membership meeting for Council 35 members will be Monday, November 16, 2020 at 1100 on Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss the AFA Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2020. This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 35, 18 and 15 members in good standing (up-to-date on dues).  

        You must register to attend.  Please review the agenda prior to the meeting.

        In solidarity,

        Melissa, Aladrian, James and Brad


        Melissa Osborne, LEC President •  Melissa.osborne@afaalaska.org • 415-275-1322
        Aladrian Hillmon, LEC Vice President • Aladrian.hillmon@afaalaska.org •  415-991-3791
        James Ikehara, LEC Secretary •  James.ikehara@afaalaska.org  • 415-289-9011
        Bradley Young, Council Representative • Bradley.young@afaalaska.org • 916-508-3503

        Filed Under: Council 35 SFO Tagged With: Board of Directors, BOD Meeting, Council 35, SFO

        California Councils Joint Membership Meeting November 16, 2020

        October 8, 2020 20:28


        Board of Directors Membership Meeting

        The next membership meeting for members will be Monday, November 16, 2020 at 1100 on Zoom. The purpose will be to discuss the AFA Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for November 18, 2020.  This meeting will be a combined council meeting and open to all Council 35, 18 and 15 members in good standing (up-to-date on dues).  

        Agenda, time and registration details will be sent in a separate communication. 

        We look forward to seeing you there!

        -Your AFA Alaska California Council Officers-

        • Melissa, Aladrian, James and Brad (SFO@afaalaska.org)
        • Tim, Kelese, Martin and Bryan (LAX@afaalaska.org)
        • Brice, Melanie and JR (SAN@afaalaska.org)

        Filed Under: Council 15 SAN, Council 18 LAX (pmAS), Council 35 SFO Tagged With: Board of Directors, BOD Meeting, Council 15, Council 18, Council 35, meeting

        Upcoming AFA Board of Directors Meeting

        March 15, 2019 12:00

        Your Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers, Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents, and many other LEC Officers and Committee Chairs will be attending the 47th Annual AFA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting next week in Denver, Colorado.  This annual meeting is where AFA conducts the business of our Union at the international level.

        Schedule of Events

        Tuesday, March 19Executive Board Meeting (MEC President from each airline)
        Wednesday, March 20Board of Directors Meeting
        Thursday, March 21March Regular MEC Meeting

        BOD Meeting Agenda Items

        Your LEC President represents you and the other members of your Local Council on the Board of Directors and will be casting votes on your behalf at the BOD meeting.  Your MEC Officers serve in an ex-officio capacity on the BOD but do not have voting privileges.

        This year, as in all odd numbered years, the only advanced agenda item for consideration by the Board is the annual AFA-CWA budget. Each LEC held a Local Council meeting over the past several weeks to discuss the proposed budget and gain your feedback.  You can find details about the proposed 2019-2020 AFA-CWA budget at http://afa-bod.org/index-of-agenda-items.

        Questions?

        If you have any questions or thoughts about the BOD meeting or the proposed AFA-CWA budget, please contact your LEC President.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Terry Taylor, Mario de’Medici, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green and Brice McGee

        Filed Under: Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: 2019, Board of Directors

        Upcoming AFA Board of Directors Meeting

        April 5, 2018 17:00

        Your Master Executive Council (MEC) Officers, Local Executive Council (LEC) Presidents, and many other LEC Officers and Committee Chairs will be attending the 46th Annual AFA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting next week in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  This annual meeting is where AFA conducts the business of our Union at the international level.

        Schedule of Events

        Sunday, April 8 Executive Board Meeting (MEC President from each airline)
        Monday, April 9 Board of Directors Meeting
        Tuesday, April 10 Board of Directors Meeting continues
        AFA International Officer elections
        Wednesday, April 11 Board of Directors Meeting continues

        This schedule does not include necessary travel to/from Philadelphia (the closest airport served by Alaska Airlines) and surface travel to/from Atlantic City. Attendees will be traveling on the dates before and after the BOD meeting.

        BOD Meeting Agenda Items

        Your LEC President represents you and the other members of your Local Council on the Board of Directors and will be casting votes on your behalf at the BOD meeting.  Your MEC Officers serve in an ex-officio capacity on the BOD but do not have voting privileges.

        A total of 24 advance agenda items were submitted for consideration by the Board at this meeting. Each LEC held a Local Council meeting over the past several weeks to discuss these agenda items and gain your feedback.  You can find a list of these agenda items and complete language at http://afa-bod.org/index-of-agenda-items.

        International Officer Elections

        In addition to the consideration of agenda items, AFA International Officer elections will also take place at this year’s BOD meeting.  As your directly elected representative, your LEC President will be voting on your behalf for the offices of International President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer.  For more information about International Officer elections including a list of announced candidates, click here.

        Questions?

        If you have any questions or thoughts about the BOD meeting or any of the submitted agenda items, please contact your LEC President.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Terry Taylor, Mario de’Medici, Melissa Osborne, Tim Green and Brice McGee

        Filed Under: Latest News, Master Executive Council (MEC) Tagged With: 2018, AFA BOD, Board of Directors, BOD Meeting, International Officer Elections

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