Inside This Issue

Volume 4 - 2017 • Issue date December 4, 2017

Inside This Issue:

Letter from NVP Everett Kelley 2 District 5 Plan on a Page 3-4 Political/Lesgislative Action 5-8 Organizing 9-10 Representation 11 Training 12-15 2018 Regional P.O.R.T. 2017 Calendar 17 Leadership Academy attendees in Galveston, TX

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Dear 5th District Brothers and can only accomplish these goals with everyone’s input, Sisters: participation and support of the District’s vision.

I hope this letter greets you Lastly, as we enter this holiday season, Let's keep our well. The latter part of this year brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands has been extremely busy to say in our thoughts. They are still struggling and need the least! assistance in every way to get back up and running. Let’s do what we can to rally around them and show them the In September we had our 2017 support that they need. P.O.R.T. Leadership Academy in Galveston, TX and we saw a In closing, all of us here at District 5 want to thank all of record number of attendees. you, very much, for your understanding as we ensure Thank you to everyone that attended and congratulations we are servicing all of our Locals and members to the to the first graduates of the Regional P.O.R.T. Leadership BEST of our ability. We are continuing with my vision of Academy! revitalizing District 5. We would also like to wish you and your families a very Happy Holidays and a prosperous In October we had our GA/SC State Council Training as New Year. We Are One! well as our Alabama State Council Training. Thank you to all that attended. In Solidarity, In January we will have our Leadership Meeting in Atlanta, GA followed by the Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference in Washington, D.C. in February. We look forward to seeing many of you at both events.

As we close out this year, let’s all remain focused on the Dr. Everett B. Kelley work we must do together. The 5th District can REACH to higher levels to ensure that the members of our National Vice President, AFGE District 5 federation receive the dignity and security in their jobs that they deserve We have a lot of work to do and we

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.

2 District 5 Plan on a Page

Vision Core Values To lead 5th District Membership in taking the AFGE’S Fearless 5th District always strives to reach higher. Federation to heights never attained. Revitalize Honesty Mission Educate Integrity Our Mission is empowering the 5th District Activate Greatness membership to take the lead in protecting and Cultivate History advancing employee interests. Harmonize Empowerment Respect

Fostering unity within our locals through communication 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. Reach 700 PAC Contributors by December 2018. This goal will be reached by increasing PAC contributors by an additional 100 contributors by the end of 2017. We will also increase by 200 additional new PAC contributors by the end of 2018, which will give us the overall goal of 1.5%. (Ensure all Locals pay on time.) 2. Obtain a 50% increase in LAF participation by December 2017. Increase LAF participation to 75% by December 2018. 3. Step up lobbying efforts in DC and at home (weekly, monthly, yearly visits)-include rank and file members. 4. Electing Federal employee candidates (former AFGE candidates) 5. Developing and/or enhancing coalition partnerships. 6. Build volunteer Corp. (utilize retirees/family members-includes issue education & training) 7. Intensify lobbying efforts in DC and at home (weekly, monthly, yearly visits)-include rank and file members. 8. Electing Federal employee friendly candidates (more former AFGE candidates) 9. Developing and/or enhancing coalition partnerships. 10.Increase the amount of patch through calls by 10% by the end of 2020.

Organizing Goal: Increase our organizing opportunities in the District. 1. Reach 60,000 dues paying members by December 2023. This goal will be reached by continuing the Big Enough to Win Program. 2. AFGE 5th District is committed to organize an additional 2500 new members by December 31, 2017. This will be an increase of 5.1% and will be reached through continuous organizing. 3. Train-the-Trainer, more District “Organizing Institutes”. 4. District schedules (mini-1-week at a minimum) One METRO (2 weeks) per year-per state. 5. Web based-Initiative Organizing Training 6. Utilize on-line enrollment for new members (1187s).

3 Strategic Objectives continued...

7. Recruit an additional 2.5% federal employees 40 years and under by the end of 2017. Recruit an additional 5% federal employees 40 years and under by the end of 2018 and the end of 2019. Recruit an additional 10% federal employees 40 years and under by the end of 2020 in order to reach our overall goal of an increase of 25% in Y.O.U.N.G. membership.

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. Recruit and retain qualified staff to enhance representational objectives and goals. 3. Publicize significant AFGE victories. 4. Become more effective at the local Union level. 5. Increased coordination and communication of representational matters.

Training Goal: To develop an effective training program in the 5th District. 1. Expand on our PORT Continuing Education Leadership Academy. 2. Construct our PORT Institute of Higher Education for Union Leaders by December 2020. This will be done by contributions of our AFGE 5th District locals. 3. On-line/Web based training that includes Jeopardy, Monopoly and Scrabble type games by the end of 202. 4. Establish annual Y.O.U.N.G. Training Institute.

4 PAC Club Levels & Incentives President's Club: Emerald Club: Diamond Club: $40 Per Pay Period $20 Per Pay Period $15 Per Pay Period Downtown Microfiber Jacket, Downtown Microfiber Jacket, AFGE PAC Polo Shirt and AFGE President's Club AFGE PAC Lapel PAC Lapel Pin Lapel Pin, and AFGE District 5 Pin, and AFGE District 5 PAC PAC Team Jersey Team Jersey

Gold Club Level: Silver Club Level: $10 Per Pay Period $5 Per Pay Period

Enrolling Members in AFGE PAC LPC's may enroll AFGE members in AFGE PAC by: 1. Via the AFGE PAC App located at www.afge.org/Index.cfm?page=AFGEPACApp 2. Using an AFGE PAC Brochure. You may request brochures from LPO Yolanda Pickstock at picksy@afge. org or (202) 550-8074 or Kevin Liddell at [email protected]. Contacting Local Members AFGE LPC's may request membership contact information from the local President or from LPO Yolanda Pickstock or Kevin Liddell. AFGE PAC resource website - visit www.afge.org/index.cfm?Page=AboutAFGEPAC Tips on Signing up Members | AFGE PAC FAQ's | Download AFGE PAC App Do not reproduce or circulate on duty time, using government or government resources. You cannot solicit or sign members up for AFGE PAC while on duty time or on federal property.

5 AFGE Gets Involved

Local 2814 President Scott Hoose rides with Senator Governor Candidate of Georgia Stacey Abrams, Gary Peters on his motorcycle tour to discuss the discusses with GA Local Leaders her platform and needs of federal labor. commitment to working with federal labor.

NVP Kelley and Alabama local leaders discuss the NVP Kelley and Florida Local leaders present needs of unions and federal labor with Senatorial Congresswoman Val Demings with a PAC check of Candidate Doug Jones. support.

6 POLITICAL / LEGISLATIVE ACTION DistictDistict 5 5 Elected Elected Officials Officials District 5 Elected Officials STATE TITLE REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFO PARTY AL Senator Richard Shelby 202-224-5744 R AL Senator JeffLuther Sessions Strange 202-224-4124 R AL Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL/01) 202-225-4931 R AL Congresswoman Martha Roby (AL/02) 202-225-4931 R AL Congressman Michael Rogers (AL/03) 202-225-3261 R AL Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL/04) 202-225-4876 R AL Congressman Mo Brooks (AL/05) 202-225-4801 R AL Congressman SpencerGary Palmer Bachus (AL/06) (AL/06) 202-225-4921 R AL Congresswoman Terri Sewell (Al/07) 202-225-2665 D

FL Senator Bill Nelson 202-224-5274 D FL Senator Bill Nelson 202-224-5274 D FL Senator Marco Rubio 202-224-3041 R FL Senator Marco Rubio 202-224-3041 R FL Congressman Jeff Miller (FL/01) 202-225-4136 R FL Congressman Matt Gaetz(FL/01) 202-225-4136 R FL Congressman Stefve Southerland (FL/02) 202-225-5235 R FL Congressman Neal Dunn (FL/02) 202-225-5235 R FL Congressman Ted Yoho (FL/03) 202-225-5744 R FL Congressman Ted Yoho (FL/03) 202-225-5744 R FL Congressman Ander Crenshaw (FL/04) 202-225-2501 R FL Congressman John Rutherford (FL/04) 202-225-2501 R FL Congresswoman Corinne Brown (FL/05) 202-225-0123 D FL Congresswoman Al Lawson (FL/05) 202-225-0123 D FL Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL/06) 202-225-2706 R FL Congressman RonJohn DeSantis Mica (FL/07) (FL/06) 202-225-4035202-225-2706 R FL CongressCongressmanwoman StephanieBill Posey Murphy (FL/08) (FL/07) 202-225-3671202-225-4035 RD FL Congressman AlanBill GraysonPosey (FL/08) (FL/09) 202-225-9889202-225-3671 DR FL Congressman DanielDarren Webster Soto (FL/09) (FL/10) 202-225-2176202-225-9889 RD FL CongressCongressmanwoman ValRichard Demings Nugent (FL/10) FL/11) 202-225-1002202-225-2176 RD FL Congressman DanielGus Bilirakis Webster (FL/12) FL/11) 202-225-5755202-225-1002 R FL Congressman GusDavid Bilirakis Jolly (FL/13) (FL/12) 202-225-5961202-225-5755 R FL CongresswomanCongressman CatherineCharlie CastorCrist (FL/13) (FL/14) 202-225-3376202-225-5961 D FL CongresswomanCongressman CatherineDennis RossCastor (FL/15) (FL/14) 202-225-1252202-225-3376 RD FL Congressman VernDennis Buchanan Ross (FL/15) (FL/16) 202-225-5015202-225-1252 R FL Congressman ThomasVern Buchanan Rooney (FL/16)(FL/17) 202-225-5792202-225-5015 R FL Congressman ThomasPatrick Murphy Rooney (FL/18)(FL/17) 202-225-3026202-225-5792 DR FL Congressman TreyBrian Radel Mast (FL/19) (FL/18) 202-225-2536202-225-3026 R FL Congressman AlceeFrancis Hastings Rooney (FL/20) (FL/19) 202-225-1313202-225-2536 DR FL Congressman AlceeTed DeutchHastings (FL/21) (FL/20) 202-225-3001202-225-1313 D FL CongresswomanCongressman Lois Frankel (FL/22)(FL/21) 202-225-9890202-225-3001 D FLFL CongresswomanCongressman Debbie Wasserman-SchultzTed Deutch (FL/22) (FL/23) 202-225-7931202-225-9890 D FL Congresswoman DebbieFrederica Wasserman-Schultz Wilson (FL/24) (FL/23) 202-225-4506202-225-7931 D FL CongresswomanCongressman MarioFrederica Diaz-Balart Wilson (FL/24)(FL/25) 202-225-4211202-225-4506 DR FL Congressman MarioJoe Diaz-Balart Garcia (FL/26) (FL/25) 202-225-2778202-225-4211 DR FL CongresswomanCongressman IleanaCarlos Ros-Lehtinen Curbelo (FL/26) (FL/27) 202-225-3931202-225-2778 R FL Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL/27) 202-225-3931 R

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7 POLITICAL / LEGISLATIVE ACTION DistictDistict 5 5 Elected Elected Officials Officials District 5 Elected Officials STATE TITLE REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFO PARTYPARTY GAAL Senator RichardDavid Purdue Shelby 202-224-5744202-224-3521 R GAAL Senator JohnnyJeff Sessions Isakson 202-224-4124202-224-3643 R GAAL Congressman BradleyBuddy Carter Byrne (GA/01) (AL/01) 202-225-4931202-225-5831 R GAAL CongresswomanCongressman SanfordMartha Bishop Roby (AL/02) (GA/02) 202-225-4931202-225-3631 RD GAAL Congressman MichaelDrew Ferguson Rogers (GA/03)(AL/03) 202-225-3261202-225-5901 R GAAL Congressman RobertHank Johnson Aderholt (GA/04) (AL/04) 202-225-4876202-225-1605 RD GAAL Congressman JohnMo Brooks Lewis (GA/05)(AL/05) 202-225-4801202-225-3801 RD GAAL Congressman SpencerThomas Bachus Price (GA/06) (AL/06) 202-225-4921202-225-4501 R GAAL CongresswomanCongressman RobTerri Woodall Sewell (Al/07)(GA/07) 202-225-2665202-225-4272 DR GA Congressman Austin Scott (GA/08) 202-225-6531 R FL Senator Bill Nelson 202-224-5274 D GA Congressman Doug Collins (GA/09) 202-225-9893 R FL Senator Marco Rubio 202-224-3041 R GA Congressman Judy Hice (GA/10) 202-225-4101 R FL Congressman Jeff Miller (FL/01) 202-225-4136 R GA Congressman Barry Loudermilk (GA/11) 202-225-2931 R FL Congressman Stefve Southerland (FL/02) 202-225-5235 R GA Congressman Rick Allen (GA/12) 202-225-2823 R FL Congressman Ted Yoho (FL/03) 202-225-5744 R GA Congressman David Scott (GA/13) 202-225-2939 D FL Congressman Ander Crenshaw (FL/04) 202-225-2501 R GA Congressman Tom Graves (GA/14) 202-225-5211 R FL Congresswoman Corinne Brown (FL/05) 202-225-0123 D FL Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL/06) 202-225-2706 R SCFL CongressmanSenator JohnLindsey Mica Graham (FL/07) 202-225-4035202-224-5972 R SCFL CongressmanSenator Bill PoseyTim Scott (FL/08) 202-225-3671202-224-6121 R SCFL CongressmanCongressman MarkAlan GraysonSanford (SC/01)(FL/09) 202-225-9889202-225-3176 DR SCFL CongressmanCongressman DanielJoe Wilson Webster (SC/02) (FL/10) 202-225-2176202-225-2452 R SCFL CongressmanCongressman RichardJeff Duncan Nugent (SC/03) FL/11) 202-225-1002202-225-5301 R SCFL CongressmanCongressman TreyGus BilirakisGowdy (SC/04)(FL/12) 202-225-5755202-225-6030 R SCFL CongressmanCongressman RalphDavid Norman Jolly (FL/13) (SC/05) 202-225-5961202-225-5501 R SCFL CongresswomanCongressman CatherineJames Clyburn Castor (SC/06) (FL/14) 202-225-3376202-225-3315 D SCFL CongressmanCongressman DennisTom Rice Ross (SC/07) (FL/15) 202-225-1252202-225-9895 R FL Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL/16) 202-225-5015 R TNFL CongressmanSenator ThomasLamar Rooney Alexander (FL/17) 202-225-5792202-224-4944 R TNFL CongressmanSenator PatrickRobert Murphy Corker (FL/18) 202-225-3026202-224-3344 DR TNFL CongressmanCongressman TreyPhil RadelRoe (TN/01) (FL/19) 202-225-2536202-225-6356 R TNFL CongressmanCongressman AlceeJohn DuncanHastings (TN/02) (FL/20) 202-225-1313202-225-5435 DR TNFL CongressmanCongressman CharlesTed Fleischmann Deutch (FL/21) (TN/03) 202-225-3001202-225-3271 DR TNFL CongresswomanCongressman ScottLois DesJarlais Frankel (FL/22) (TN/04) 202-225-9890202-225-6831 DR TNFL CongresswomanCongressman Debbie Wasserman-SchultzJim Cooper (TN/05) (FL/23) 202-225-7931202-225-4311 D TNFL Congresswoman FredericaDiane Black Wilson (TN/06) (FL/24) 202-225-4506202-225-4231 DR TNFL CongresswomanCongressman MarshaMario Diaz-Balart Blackburn (TN/07)(FL/25) 202-225-4211202-225-2811 R TNFL CongressmanCongressman DavidJoe Garcia Kustoff (FL/26) (TN/08) 202-225-2778202-225-4714 DR TNFL CongresswomanCongressman IleanaStephen Ros-Lehtinen Cohen (TN/09) (FL/27) 202-225-3931202-225-3265 RD

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50,900 AFGE DISTRICT 5 MEMBERSHIP 50,800

50,632 50,616 50,700 50,630

50,600 50,386 50,316 50,389 50,500 50,181

50,400 50,086 50,791 50,800 50,664 50,300 50,566

50,200

50,100

50,000 Oct-16 Nov-16 Dec-16 Jan-17 Feb-17 Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17

1.42% INCREASE SINCE OCTOBER 2016

9 ORGANIZING Union Recruitment Drives and Lunch and Learns

District Organizer Rotimi Onaghisi eager to sign up new members.

Lunch & Learn at Local 1845, Naval Submarine Base KingsBay, GA

10 REPRESENTATION Local 1687 Participates in the Staff the VA Campaign with Labor Day Rally

11 TRAINING 2017 Regional P.O.R.T. Leadership Academy Living Legends Luncheon

This year, the 2017 Regional P.O.R.T. Leadership Academy held its inaugural Labor Leaders Living Legends Luncheon, which recognizes an individual for his/her contributions to the labor movement as well as their Organizing Award for Large Meritorious Award-Raymond unwavering efforts in service and commitmentMeritorious to Award-Sanda improving theSnell lives of the Mitchell,men and Bonnie women Grant in theirpictured community.Local- L506 This year we were proud to honor National Vice President Arnold Scott as our first Labor Leaders Living Legend.

12 TRAINING 2017 Regional P.O.R.T. Leadership Academy Graduation Dinner

Hosting National Vice Presidents of the 2018 P.O.R.T. Leadership Academy: (l to r) NVP Arnold Scott, NVP Everett Kelley, NVP Cheryl Eliano, NVP Eric Bunn)

13 TRAINING

NVP Arnold Scott NVP Eric Bunn and wife Debra

NVP Gerald Swanke

NVP Dorothy James Congratulations to all P.O.R.T. Graduates!!!

14 TRAINING

Thank you for contributing the District 5 Building Fund!

We are proud of the fact that the members of District 5 are the only members in the Federation to own and maintain our own office building. However, it is important for us to unite and take advantage of this investment opportunity by purchasing additional facility space to accommodate training and large meetings. This building and training space belongs to you, so please make an effort to budget a contribution for its growth and continued success. Thank you to those that have contributed and if you have not, please make your checks payable to AFGE C-19 with “Building Fund” on the Memo Line.

• Accident Insurance Optional Disability Riders available for you and your spouse

• Cancer Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance • Whole Life Insurance

• Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance • A 1-to-1 meeting with a Colonial Life Benefits Counselor that

enables each member to confidentially review his or her current AFGE Federation-Wide Authorized benefits, consider new options and most important to see how Insurance Broker Proudly Servicing those options will affect their paycheck. AFGE Members Since 1985 • Benefit Counselors will demonstrate how members can maximize their paycheck through the Flexible Benefits Plan available to

federal employees. WWW.GARLANDHILL.COM • Voluntary insurance products tailored to personal needs. Business Office: (313) 965-1777 Toll Free: (866) 582-1777 Policies have exclusions and limitations that may affect benefits payable. Benefits may vary by state and may not be available in all states. See the WWW.COLONIALLIFE.COM outlines of coverage for complete details. Business Office: (313) 965-3533 AFGE does not sponsor or endorse this program.

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16 AFGE District 5 2018 Calendar

JANUARY

12-15 MLK Civil and Human Rights Conference, Houston, TX

14-18 VA Accountability Training, New Orleans, LA

22-25 District 5 Leadership Meeting, Atlanta, GA

FEBRUARY

11-15 Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C.

APRIL

2-4 AFSCME Memorial Action of Memphis Sanitation Strike, Memphis, TN

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