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        New Council 19 Seattle and Council 39 Portland Officers Begin Term of Office

        July 8, 2017 12:00

        Newly elected Council 19 Seattle and Council 39 Portland Local Executive Council (LEC) officers began their term of office on July 1, 2017. Nominations and elections for these positions were held this spring. These officers will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020, consistent with AFA Election Category II.

        Council 19 Seattle

        Incoming Council 19 SEA LEC officers are President Terry Taylor, Vice President Jake Jones, Secretary Adam Clarey, Council Representative Megan Brown and Council Representative Melinda Jorge. Congratulations to Jake Jones for reelection to the office of LEC vice president and to former Council Representative Adam Clarey for election to the office of LEC secretary. Biographies for each can be found on the Council 19 officers page at afaalaska.org.

        The MEC recognizes outgoing LEC President Laura Masserant, Secretary Linda Christou and Council Representative Stephanie Adams for their work and dedication in their previous roles. Linda Christou continues to serve as Master Executive Council (MEC) secretary-treasurer and Stephanie Adams continues to serve as MEC Grievance Committee chairperson.

        Council 39 Portland

        Incoming Council 39 PDX LEC officers are President Mario de’Medici, Vice President Krystle Berry and Secretary Alan Sousa. Biographies for each officer can be found on the Council 39 officers page at afaalaska.org.

        The MEC recognizes outgoing LEC President Cathy Gwynn, Vice President Steven Maller and Secretary Bob Moore for their work and dedication in their previous roles. Bob Moore continues to serve as MEC Uniform Committee chairperson.

        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: Council 19 SEA (pmAS), Council 39 PDX, Latest News Tagged With: 19, 2017, 39, PDX, Portland, SEA, Seattle

        AFA Council 19 (SEA) and 39 (PDX) Election Results

        April 11, 2017 17:00

        The following AFA Flight Attendants were elected to a Local Executive Council (LEC) term of office beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2020. Certified election results are posted on the AFA-CWA Elections website.

        Council 19 Seattle

        LEC President: Terry Taylor

        LEC Vice President: Jake Jones

        LEC Secretary: Adam Clarey

        Council Representatives: Megan Brown, Melinda Jorge

        View the certified election results here

        Council 39 Portland

        LEC President: Mario De’Medici

        LEC Vice President: Krystle Berry

        LEC Secretary: Len Sousa

        View the certified election results here

        The Master Executive Council (MEC) congratulates the officers-elect and we sincerely thank all those who stepped forward to run in the election.

        In Solidarity,

        Your MEC – Jeffrey Peterson, Brian Palmer, Linda Christou, Lisa Pinkston, Laura Masserant, Cathy Gwynn, Tim Green and Brice McGee

        Filed Under: Council 19 SEA (pmAS), Council 39 PDX, Latest News Tagged With: 2017, Council 19, Council 39, election, LEC Officers, PDX, SEA

        Council 39 (PDX) Seeking Safety Committee Members

        August 20, 2014 10:12

        We are seeking Safety Committee Members and a Local Committee Chairperson for the Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (SHSC).

        Responsibilities of our Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Members include:

        • Acting in an advisory role to the LEC Officers on safety matters
        • Studying local air safety and health problems and prepare recommendations to be presented to the LEC Officers for consideration
        • Reviewing material, handling correspondence, and keeping the local members well informed of current 
safety developments.
        • Attending management debriefings when safety related issues are discussed

        If you are interested in serving, please express your interest by e-mailing LEC President Cathy Gwynn at catgwynn@comcast.net

         

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        Filed Under: Council 39 PDX Tagged With: PDX

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