Retired Public Employees Council of Washington

To: Convention Delegates From: James Cockburn, Executive Director Date: September 4, 2020 Re: 2020 RPEC Convention Packet/Meeting Information

Dear Delegate,

Enclosed is your RPEC Convention packet for our virtual convention to be held on September 23rd.

This memo contains information about the following meetings: • September 16 - Zoom meeting information for the ‘test’ meeting or practice session for those who are new to Zoom, so that you can try out the environment prior to the actual convention. • September 23 - Zoom meeting information for the Convention • October 22 - Zoom meeting information for the announcement of Officer election results. • October 30 - Zoom meeting information for the announcement of District Board member election results.

There is also a schedule of events that contains all meetings and meeting information available on our Convention page at: https://rpecwa.org/convention/

In your packets, on the left-hand side behind the Contents sheet, you will find Zoom meeting instructions. Please familiarize yourself with these in addition to the ‘Test’ meeting on September 16th.

Please note: You will be receiving a separate mailing after convention with Zoom meeting information for your respective District Caucus/Elections for District Board members. These meetings will take place in late October.

If you have any questions please feel free to call the Council Office at 1-800-562-6097 or email [email protected]

Please note that the Convention Zoom meeting is for Delegates only. We will live stream the convention on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/RPECWA/) for those wishing to observe as guests.

906 Columbia Street SW, Suite 501 | Olympia, Washington 98501 360-352-8262 | 800-562-6097 | Fax 360-352-0354 www.rpecwa.org | facebook.com/rpecwa

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington

Wednesday, September 16 @ 10:00 am Convention ‘Test’ meeting via Zoom

To Join by Computer with Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/82029032723

Or go to http://zoom.us and click ‘Join a Meeting’ Meeting ID: 820 2903 2723 Passcode: 045729

To Join by Phone:

Call 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 820 2903 2723 Passcode: 045729

This will be an informal meeting and an opportunity for delegates to connect to Zoom via their computer or phone to test the features and observe how the environment works prior to the actual Convention.

Wednesday, September 23 @ 9:00 am, check-in @ 8:00 am RPEC Convention meeting via Zoom

To Join by Computer with Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88024908011

Or go to http://zoom.us and click ‘Join a Meeting’ Meeting ID: 880 2490 8011 Passcode: 508662

To Join by Phone:

Call 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 880 2490 8011 Passcode: 508662

Note: Please check-in early – waiting room opens at 8:00 am. RPEC Staff needs to verify and check-in all delegates prior to session starting. Please arrive early.

906 Columbia Street SW, Suite 501 | Olympia, Washington 98501 360-352-8262 | 800-562-6097 | Fax 360-352-0354 www.rpecwa.org | facebook.com/rpecwa

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington

Thursday, October 22 @ 10:00 am Announcement of RPEC Board Officer Elections

To Join by Computer with Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86449786038

Or go to http://zoom.us and click ‘Join a Meeting’ Meeting ID: 864 4978 6038 Passcode: 150724

To Join by Phone:

Call 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 864 4978 6038 Passcode: 150724

Thursday, October 30 @ 10:00 am Announcement of RPEC Board District Member Elections

To Join by Computer with Video: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/84520066668

Or go to http://zoom.us and click ‘Join a Meeting’ Meeting ID: 845 2006 6668 Passcode: 168225

To Join by Phone:

Call 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 845 2006 6668 Passcode: 168225

906 Columbia Street SW, Suite 501 | Olympia, Washington 98501 360-352-8262 | 800-562-6097 | Fax 360-352-0354 www.rpecwa.org | facebook.com/rpecwa

CONTENTS OF 2020 CONVENTION PACKET

LEFT SIDE (Informational Items)

• Contents of 2020 Convention Packet • Zoom Meeting Instructions/Guide • Basics of Parliamentary Procedure • Delegate Allocation as of 3/31/20 • Delegate/Alternate/Guest List • 2020 Convention Committees • President’s Report • Executive Director’s Report • Financial Report for 2019 • PAC Financial Report for 2019/2020 • 2020 RPEC PAC General Election Endorsements • RPEC Constitution

RIGHT SIDE (Actionable Items)

• Agenda • Proposed Rules and Order of Business • 2018 RPEC Convention Minutes • Treasurer’s Report and Receipts and Expenditures for General Operating for 2019/2020 • 2020-2021 Legislative Priorities • Proposed Resolutions • Proposed Constitutional Amendments • Rules for the Election of Executive Board Officers • Rules for the Election of Executive Board Members by District Zoom Instructions for Delegates

Before a videoconference:

1. You will need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with speakers or headphones (some may also have a camera and microphone). You will have the opportunity to check your audio immediately upon joining a meeting. You may also join using just your phone.

To join the videoconference:

1. You will receive a memo with your packet with Zoom meeting information. The memo will include information to “Join via computer” as well as phone numbers for a “Join via phone” option. See example below.

The committee will meet via Zoom meeting on January 1, 2020.

To Join by Computer with Video: Go to http://zoom.us and click ‘Join a Meeting’ Meeting ID: 897 6691 8548 Passcode: 803143

To Join by Phone: Call 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 897 6691 8548 Passcode: 803143

Participant controls in the lower left corner of the Zoom screen:

Using the icons in the lower left corner of the Zoom screen, you can: • Mute/Unmute your microphone (far left) • Turn on/off camera (“Start/Stop Video”) • View “Participants” list – opens a pop-out screen that includes a “Raise Hand” button that you may use to raise a virtual hand, and for voting on issues on the floor when called for.

Participant controls while using your phone:

Delegates using their phone for the Zoom meeting also have a few controls to be aware of: • Mute/Unmute your phone (press *6) • Raise your hand (press *9) • Voting for an issue on the floor (press *9 when asked for a Yes or No vote)

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE - A BASIC EXPLANATION

The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure - here is a handy little document that describes the basics of parliamentary order.

The Motion

One of the basics of parliamentary procedure is how to move and dispose of a motion. Here are the steps to follow:

Recognition by the chair. A member seeks permission to speak to initiate a motion by simply raising his/her hand or standing and saying "Mister/Madam President..." When the president recognizes the member, that member has the floor and may speak.

1. The motion. A member should say, "I move that we buy a 4-H flag." It is not correct to say, "I make a motion that ..." 2. Second. The motion must receive a second before any discussion begins. A member does not need to be recognized to second a motion but just states, "I second the motion" or simply "Second". Obtaining a second indicates that at least two people favor discussing the motion. If there is no second, the motion is dropped. 3. Discussion. Once the motion has been moved and seconded, its merits can then be discussed. A member of the group must first be recognized by the president. The member gives reasons for or against the motion to the group. 4. Vote. Discussion on a motion may end in three ways: (1) No one says anything; (2) A member says "I call for the question" which means that the member wants the motion brought to a vote, or (3) The president decides that there has been adequate discussion. Some methods of voting include: voice vote (aye/nay) , a show of hands, standing, roll call, or by secret ballot. The president should always call for both sides of the vote even if the vote appears to be unanimous. The president announces the result of the vote. "The motion passes/fails." A majority is needed to pass a motion. A majority is more than half of the members present and voting.

Amendments

There are times when members of the group will want to change the motion while it is in the discussion phase. This is called an amendment. It is recommended that only one amendment be permitted per motion. An amendment generally strikes out, adds, or substitutes words in the main motion. A motion has been moved and seconded and is being discussed. To amend a motion:

1. A group member is recognized by the president to speak, then says, "I move to amend the motion to buy a 4-H flag by adding the words 3 ft. x 5 ft." 2. A second to this amendment is required. 3. Discussion follows and is for only the amendment, not the original motion. In the example, members may discuss the merits of a 3 ft. x 5 ft. size of 4-H flag, not if they are to purchase a flag (original motion). 4. When it is time to vote, the president conducts a vote to determine if the amendment passes. A majority is needed. 5. If the amendment passed, discussion follows on the motion as amended. In our example, "I move that we buy a 3 ft. x 5 ft. 4-H flag". 6. After discussion, a vote is taken on the motion as amended. A majority is needed. 7. If the amendment did not pass, discussion on the original motion continues, which in our example, is "to buy a 4-H flag." 8. After discussion, a vote is taken on the motion. A majority vote is needed.

Tip: For less formal meetings, such as 4-H club meetings, it may be best to introduce complicated ideas by discussion before the motion is made. This eliminates the need for most amendments.

To Lay On Or Take From The Table

There are times when there is a reason to delay the decision on a motion. Perhaps there is not enough information to make a decision. The procedure to do this is called "laying on the table". This delays a decision until another time.

1. During discussion of a motion, a member is recognized by the president and says, "I move to lay the motion on the table". 2. Once again, a second is required. 3. There is no discussion permitted. The group proceeds directly to vote whether to table the motion or not. A majority is needed. 4. To bring back the motion so it can be discussed and acted upon, is called "taking from the table". While in old business, a member says, "I move to take from the table (motion's name)". 5. A second is required. 6. There is no discussion permitted. The group proceeds to vote whether to bring the motion from the table or not. A majority is needed. Once a motion has been brought back from the table, it is the next item of business.

Tip: Generally, a tabled motion comes back for consideration at the next regular meeting. Don't use the motion to table as a way to "kill" a motion.

Adjournment

Adjournment is used to end the meeting. 1. To adjourn the meeting, a member is recognized by the president and says, "I move that we adjourn." 2. Once again a second is required. 3. There is no discussion permitted. The group proceeds to vote whether to end the meeting or not. A majority is needed. 4. A motion to adjourn can be given at any time during a meeting, but hopefully will not be misused by club members to adjourn prematurely when there is important business yet to be addressed.

References

Robert, Henry M. (1970). Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, Scott, Foresman and Company, Glenview, IL, 1970. Common Motions

Type of Motion Can I interrupt the Requires a Debatable? Amendable? Vote speaker with this? second? Required Adjourn No Yes Yes Yes Majority Recess No Yes Yes Yes Majority Appeal Yes Yes Yes No Majority Point of Information Yes No No No No vote Point of Order Yes No No No No vote To lay on the table No Yes No No Majority Previous Question No Yes No No Two-thirds To postpone No Yes Yes Yes Majority definitely To refer to No Yes Yes Yes Majority committee To amend No Yes Yes Yes Majority To reconsider No Yes Yes No Majority To take from the No Yes No No Majority table General Main No Yes Yes Yes Majority Motion

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Delegate Allocation as of March 31, 2020

CHAPTER MEMBERS DELEGATES 1 EAST PIERCE COUNTY 251 10 2 OLYMPIA 1150 46 3 SEATTLE 659 26 6 EVERETT AREA 545 22 7 BELLINGHAM AREA 239 10 8 SKAGIT-ISLAND COUNTY 281 11 9 VANCOUVER AREA 359 14 10 FT. STEILACOOM 149 6 11 WALLA WALLA AREA 125 5 12 TACOMA 509 20 13 SPOKANE AREA 682 27 14 MEDICAL LAKE 77 3 15 ELLENSBURG AREA (Non-active) 90 0 16 YAKIMA AREA 356 14 17 LEWIS COUNTY 153 6 18 GRAYS HARBOR 177 7 19 KITSAP COUNTY AREA 218 9 20 COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY 169 7 21 TRI-CITIES AREA 304 12 22 JEFFERSON COUNTY 84 3 23 CLALLAM COUNTY 156 6 24 MASON COUNTY 134 5 25 GRANT COUNTY 164 7 27 CHELAN-DOUGLAS COUNTY 310 12 28 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON 390 16 30 SOUTH KING COUNTY 371 15 32 WHITMAN COUNTY (Non-active) 56 0 35 KING COUNTY METRO 496 20 36 KLICKITAT COUNTY AREA (Non-active) 4 0 37 LYNNWOOD AREA 174 7 39 ASOTIN-GARFIELD COUNTY 68 3 40 PACIFIC COUNTY 79 3 44 RITZVILLE AREA 40 1 46 EAST KING COUNTY AREA 307 12 TOTAL 9326 365 *Excludes 753 out-of-state members at large (Ch 99). DELEGATE LIST as of 8-26-2020

01 - EAST PIERCE COUNTY AREA LEAH WILSON DELEGATES JERRY BECKENDORF 03 - SEATTLE AREA SUSAN HENRICKSEN DELEGATES KENNETH WILLIAMS CATHERINE BAKER JOHN BIRNEL 02 - OLYMPIA AREA CLAUDE BURFECT (EB-District 9) DELEGATES WALTER BOWAN ELLEN CARMODY MARSHA GRESHAM ROBERT BRISTOL MARK BROWN WILLIAM GRESHAM MATTHEW GROSHONG DIANA FINCH MARYLYN HAWKINS DAVID GROVES ORA MAY NANCY HELEY (EB-Vice-President) FRANK HENSLEY COLLEEN MCGINN JON HALVORSON ROBERT PORTERFIELD KENT QUESTAD BEVERLY HERMANSON JEFFREY JAKSICH DAVID RADER GWEN RENCH DENNIS JOHNSTON (EB-District 7) MARIAN VANDER HYDE KRISTINE KRAIG LINDA WARREN JANICE LARSEN MIKE WARREN GEORGE MASTEN

PATRICIA MIX 06 - EVERETT AREA BARBARA MONTERMINI DELEGATES EDWARD MONTERMINI JAMES BRANDLEY MARY NELSON MARY KANTER ALLEN PARCE BONNIE KRESGE KRISTINE PARCE JAMES KRESGE JUDITH PARENT CHRISTINE LAVRA LISA RANDLETTE DEBORAH LIPPINCOTT JAMES REDDICK CLAIR OLIVERS SHARON REDDICK RENEE PEARE MARTIN ROLLINS MARK SOMERS KATRINA WYNKOOP SIMMONS PAM SOMERS MARGIE STAUFFER JUDITH TABER DWIGHT TRAGER KATHRYN WATANABE TAMMY TRAGER

BONNIE VAN LOO 07 - WHATCOM COUNTY AREA ELYETTE WEINSTEIN DELEGATES TIMOTHY WELCH ROBERT BANDARRA LARRY FLUE 13 - SPOKANE AREA JOHN GRABER DELEGATES JOEL HALL (EB-District 1) SUSAN BRACKEN MARION HEATH CHRISTINE CLARK HELEN MORAN CRAIG CLOUSE CHERYL MOSER CARLENE CONNELLY ARLANE OLSON ROBERT CURRY EDWARD ETHERIDGE 08 - SKAGIT COUNTY AREA SHARON ETHERIDGE DELEGATES KAROL HOFFMAN (EB-District 3) JEROLDINE HALLBERG DUWANE HUFFAKER ANTHONY HERNANDEZ MARK JOHNSON JOHN SMITH KANDY KRAIG (EB-President) GUNDA VESQUE JULIE PRUFER SHIRLEY VISCALLA ZONA GAIL SPAETH

ELMER SWANSON 09 - VANCOUVER AREA DEAN TREICHEL DELEGATES BRUCE VANFOSSEN SAM AROLA

JOHN LATTA 14 - MEDICAL LAKE AREA WALTER SMICK DELEGATES

RALPH SPILKER 10 - FORT STEILACOOM AREA SHARON SPILKER DELEGATES

DELORES ANDERSON 16 - YAKIMA AREA SANDRA ANDERSON DELEGATES EVELYN BOGRAND JACK COOPER (EB-District 4) ROBERT LENIGAN LAURA COOPER 11 - WALLA WALLA AREA LORRAINE FRITSCH DELEGATES FRANCISCO MALTOS BARRY JENKINS THOMAS MITTS CHARLES MILLER ELLEN OVERBY LYNN SMITH SHELIA PHELPS MICHAEL VINTI LAZARO SANCHEZ PATRICIA SHOWMAN 12 - TACOMA AREA KENNETH STEVENS DELEGATES EARL WILSON YANAH COOK LORRAINE YOUNG CAROL DOTLICH (EB-District 8) LAUREL LEMKE 17 - LEWIS COUNTY AREA CELESTE SULIIN-BURRIS DELEGATES RENE TILLMAN JON GUST CRAIG ROBBINS DELEGATES 18 - GRAYS HARBOR AREA DEBORAH AXELSON DELEGATES EARL MALLINGER TOMCASEY SHARON CHESTNUT 25 -GRANT COUNTY AREA RUTH COOK DELEGATES JANE LAUZON CONSTANCE BENDICKSON JOHANNA STANDISH (EB-Treasurer) GAIL JOHNSON PAULETTE STRAUGHN LESLIE KLIPHARDT MARYLU MARTIN 19 - KITSAP COUNTY AREA DELEGATES 27 - CHELAN-DOUGLAS-OKANOGAN CO THERESA ADAMS DELEGATES MARVA LANG BETTY RAE ADAMS SANDRA REYNOLDS DON BOXFORD TOMAS SANDOVAL (EB-District 2) 20 - COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM CO AREA DORA TREVINO DELEGATES HERBERT ANDERSON 28 - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON JUDY DEVOE DELEGATES VICKIE ECHERD GEORGE ARMOUR MAURICE GARROTT JOHNNY CHERRY PENNY HALL KATHLEEN CRAIG JEAN HINES RICHARD CROSSLAND CAROL THOMPSON BENESTER FIELDS JOHN HAMPTON 21 - TRI-CITIES AREA CAROL JOHNSON DELEGATES MARY MARBLES (EB-Secretary) CAROL TRAVIS ALMA-JEAN MARION (EB-District 9)

ELAINE MARTINEZ 22 - JEFFERSON COUNTY AREA BARBARA MERCER DELEGATES NEOMA RAMSEY MICHAEL MARSTON (EB-District 6) LOUIS RIVAS CHRISTINE SCHMIDT DEAN SPEER 23 -CLALLAM COUNTY AREA ALTERNATE DELEGATES AURELIA TURNER

LOIS DANKS 29 - COLVILLE AREA AMY FORTIER

DAVE MCKEE 30 - SOUTH KING COUNTY AREA ELENA MCKEE DELEGATES ROBERT ZINDEL GEORGE CHAN

VIKKI GOODMAN 24 -MASON COUNTY AREA DEBORAH HAIGH MAX HEDGECOCK JOLENE MC KEE JOHN SUTHERLAND

35 - KING COUNTY METRO DELEGATES COLLEEN BOYNS RUTH ANITA EAKERS HELEN HARRIS KEVIN KIERNAN CYNTHIA LEE VICKI SCHMITZ ANDREA TORLAND ZENOBIA WALKER ROBERT WILLIAMS DUANE WRIGHT WILLIAM ZIEGLER CHARLES ZIGLER LINDA ZIGLER

37 - LYNNWOOD AREA DELEGATES BARBARA CLYDE LINDA MCCULLOUGH JAMES PORTCH WARREN WARFIELD BRENDA WILLIAMS

39 – ASOTIN-GARFIELD AREA DELEGATES NICK FIORE STEVEN LEE

46 - BELLEVUE-EASTSIDE AREA DELEGATES JUDITH FREY CHARLES GELSLEICHTER ARNETA HENNINGER MARIANNE WILKINS

2020 RPEC Convention Committees

Elections Committee Resolutions Committee Gail Spaeth, Ch 13, Chair Barry Jenkins, Ch 11, Chair Bev Hermanson, Ch 2 Catherine Baker, Ch 3 Martin Rollins, Ch 2 James Kresge, Ch 6 Mark Somers, Ch 6 Deborah Lippincott, Ch 6 Ed Etheridge, Ch 13 Shirley Viscalla, Ch 8 Jon Gust, Ch 17 Laurel Lemke, Ch 12 Sharon Chestnut, Ch 18 Francisco Maltos, Ch 16 Benester Fields, Ch 28 Johanna Standish, Ch 18 Deborah Haigh, Ch 30 Earl Mallinger, Ch 24 Andrea Torland, Ch 35 Louis Rivas, Ch 28 Judith Frey, Ch 46 Zenobia Walker, Ch 35 William Ziegler, Ch 35 Brenda Williams, Ch 37 Rules Committee

Bob Bandarra, Ch 7, Chair Katrina Wynkoop Simmons, Ch 2 Sharon Etheridge, Ch 13 Carol Travis, Ch 21 Richard Crossland, Ch 28 Ruth Anita Eakers, Ch 35

Constitution Committee Jeroldine Hallberg, Ch 8, Chair Sam Arola, Ch 9 Robert Lenigan, Ch 10 Robert Curry, Ch 13 Maurice Garrott, Ch 20 Chistine Schmidt, Ch 22 Gail Johnson, Ch 25 Alma-Jean Marion, Ch 28 Robert Williams, Ch 35

Legislative Committee Clair Olivers, Ch 6, Chair Susan Henricksen, Ch 1 John Smith, Ch 8 Dave McKee, Ch 23 Don Boxford, Ch 27 Kevin Kiernan, Ch 35 Linda McCullough, Ch 37 Nick Fiore, Ch 39

Last revised 8-6-20

RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON 47TH ANNUAL CONVENTION (AUDIO/VIDEO CONFERENCE) SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

AGENDA

Wednesday, September 16 (Zoom)

• Convention “test” meeting for delegates @ 10:00 am

Wednesday, September 23 – 47th RPEC Convention (Zoom)

8:30am – Delegates log-in to Zoom conference and await verification

9:00am – Convention General Session • Call to Order – Kandy Kraig, President • Flag Presentation/Salute • Roll Call - Executive Board Officers – Mary Marbles, Secretary • Roll Call - Executive Board District Members – Mary Marbles, Secretary • Report of Registration Committee • Adoption of Agenda • Adoption of Rules – Rules Committee • Approval of 2018 Convention Minutes • Treasurer’s Report – Johanna Standish, Treasurer • President’s Report – Kandy Kraig, President • Executive Director’s Report – James Cockburn, Executive Director • Adoption of Election Rules for Officers – Elections Committee • Adoption of Election Rules for District Board members – Elections Committee • Nominations of Executive Board Officers • Submittal of Late Resolutions • Legislative Committee Report – Legislative Committee • Constitution Committee Report – Constitution Committee • Resolutions Committee Report – Resolutions Committee • PAC Committee Report • Old Business • New Business • Good and Welfare • Recess

Wednesday, September 30 (@ Council Offices)

• Mail ballots to delegates (if contested Officer positions)

Tuesday, October 20 (@ Council Offices) (Elections Committee)

• Open P.O. Box & proceed with tabulation of ballots at Council Offices

Last updated: 8/27/2020 Page 1 Thursday, October 22 (Zoom)

• Reconvene/Recess - Announce Officer election results via Zoom meeting with delegates @ 10:00 am

Mon-Thurs, October 26-29 Caucus/Election of District Board Members (Zoom)

• District 1 - Monday, October 26 @ 9:00 am • District 2 - Monday, October 26 @ 11:00 am • District 3 - Monday, October 26 @ 1:00 pm • District 4 - Tuesday, October 27 @ 9:00 am • District 5 - Tuesday, October 27 @ 11:00 am • District 6 - Tuesday, October 27 @ 1:00 pm • District 7 - Wednesday, October 28 @ 9:00 am • District 8 - Wednesday, October 28 @ 11:00 am • District 9 - Wednesday, October 28 @ 1:00 pm • Elections Committee to finalize tabulations - Thursday, October 29 @ 10:00 am

Friday, October 30 (Zoom)

• Reconvene/Recess - Announce District Board member election results via Zoom meeting with delegates @ 10:00 am

Wednesday, November 18 (tentatively Zoom)

• Executive Board meeting @ 10:00 am o Reconvene o Call to Order – Old Board o Swear-in new Executive Board o Adjourn Convention o Proceed with business meeting - New Board

Last updated: 8/27/2020 Page 2

RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

PROPOSED RULES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS

PROPOSED RULES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS 2020 RPEC CONVENTION VIA ZOOM SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

RULE 1 The first order of official business following the opening ceremonies and zoom etiquette and tutorial shall be certification by RPEC Staff that a quorum is present for the transaction of business. The second order of business shall be the adoption of the agenda for the convention. The chair shall have the authority to adjust the agenda as necessary.

RULE 2 All questions of parliamentary nature not specifically covered by these rules or by the constitution of the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington shall be decided according to Robert’s Rules of Order, as revised.

RULE 3 The general session of the convention shall be called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

RULE 4 When seeking recognition and permission of the floor, the delegate shall use the ‘raise hand’ feature on Zoom. When recognized by the chair, the delegate shall state their name and the chapter they represent.

RULE 5 No questions shall be subject to debate until a motion has been made, seconded and stated from the chair.

RULE 6 The chair shall, to the best of their ability call on delegates in the order that they raise their hand. This decision is not subject to appeal.

RULE 7 Speeches on matters of business shall be limited to two minutes, but the time may be extended by a majority of the delegates present and voting. A delegate may not speak a second time on the same question until all delegates wishing to speak have had an opportunity to do so. In instances where only one side of an issue has been heard and the previous question is moved, one speaker on the opposite side of the issue shall be permitted to address the convention prior to a vote on the previous question.

RULE 8 In order to be entitled to vote, a delegate must have been properly seated by the convention.

RULE 9 If a delegate wishes to appeal the announced results of a standing vote, the delegate may do so only by requesting a roll call vote.

RULE 10 A roll call vote shall require support of at least fifteen chapters, a majority of whose delegates must concur. No adjournment, recess or special order of business shall be in order until the vote is taken and the results announced.

As approved by the Convention Rules Committee: 8/19/2020 Page 1

RULE 11 Whenever a roll call vote is taken the secretary shall call each chapter by number, indicating the number of votes to which each is entitled. The chair of the delegation answering for the chapter shall stand, state their name, and cast the vote. In the event the accuracy of the vote is questioned by a delegate from the same chapter, the secretary shall poll the delegates individually and the votes will be recorded as individually cast. The chair shall appoint three official tellers when a roll call vote is taken and they shall record the votes cast.

RULE 12 When a roll call vote has been taken and all delegates have had an opportunity to vote, the ballot shall be declared closed and an announcement of the vote shall be made as soon as the vote results are tabulated.

RULE 13 A motion to reconsider shall not be in order unless made by a delegate who voted with the prevailing side.

RULE 14 An appeal from a decision of the chair shall not be entertained unless it has the support of thirty percent of the accredited delegates present.

RULE 15 The Resolutions Committee may revise, reword, amend and/or combine two or more resolutions on the same general subject matter or draft a substitute resolution. This same authority applies to the Constitution Committee and the Legislative Committee. When reporting a committee’s action, the committee chairperson may give a brief explanation as to why the action was taken prior to the chair’s recognition of any other delegates. Motions pertaining to reports of committees shall be subject to amendments from the floor in the same manner as other motions and resolutions.

RULE 16 If an accredited delegate is absent from the convention and does not register, an accredited alternate delegate from the same chapter may be seated in the delegate’s place. If an accredited delegate is away from the convention floor on other than convention business, an accredited alternate from the same chapter may be seated while designated with both an alternate and delegate label.

RULE 17 Any member in good standing of an affiliated chapter shall have the right to attend the convention as a guest. Spouses of delegates, alternates and members are also welcome. All those persons other than accredited registered delegates shall be designated as a “GUEST”.

RULE 18 All participants should mute their microphones when not speaking and otherwise minimize background noise as a courtesy to the other participants. The chair shall have the authority to temporarily cut the microphone of participants who are interrupting the proceedings.

As approved by the Convention Rules Committee: 8/19/2020 Page 2

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington 2018 Convention – Pasco, Washington September 19-20, 2018 Minutes

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

9:00 am – Meeting opened by President Kandy Kraig - Welcome given by Pasco City Councilmember David Milne - Colors Presentation & Flag Salute – American Legion, Post 34 - Invocation given by David Dillsworth, First Baptist Church of Pasco

Roll Call of Officers: President Kandy Kraig, Vice President Brenda Williams, Secretary Mary Marbles, Treasurer Ken Williams.

District Board Members: District 1-Bob Bandarra (Not Present), District 2- Ken Turner, District 3- Karol Hoffman, District 4 –Dan Underwood (Not Present), District 5- Duane Thompson, District 6-Michael Marston, District 7- Nancy Heley, District 8- Carol Dotlich, District 9- Claude Burfect & Alma-Jean Marion.

Partial Report of Registration Committee- 141 – Delegates including 13 Executive Board Members 2 – Alternates 11 – Guests 5 – Council Staff 171 – Total

Adoption of Agenda: M/S/C

Rules Committee: Marion Heath and Sharon Etheridge, the co-chairs of the Rules Committee, read the rules that changed from the previous convention.

- Motion made by Roger Winters, Chapter 35 to strike Rule 15. Second Made and discussion. Motion Failed. - Adoption of the Rules: M/S/C

Minutes from 2016 Convention: M/S/C

Treasurer’s Report - Ken Williams read his written report.

Treasurer’s Report- M/S/C with amendment to change increase to decrease in line 13.

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President’s Report – We were able to get a partial Plan 1 COLA for first time since it was eliminated. Reviewed legislative priorities. We had successful legislative day. Discussed helping struggling chapters and appreciated our leader’s efforts in building our organization. We are unique among AFSCME retiree groups as we have 5 staff. Thanked staff. Thanked members for making contacts with legislators.

Executive Director’s Report – reviewed the current retirement landscape on state and federal levels. Provided an organizational overview broken down by Membership, Legislative Priorities & Achievements, Political Program, Chapter/District Efforts, and Communications.

Keynote Speaker - Insurance Commissioner Kreidler

Election Rules for Officers- Motion to amend Article 8, section 1 to be the same as constitution which has “even-numbered years” instead of “odd-numbered years”. M/S/C

Nominations of Executive Board Officers: President Kandy Kraig, Vice President Nancy Heley, Treasurer Johanna Standish, and Secretary Mary Marbles were all elected by Acclamation. Nancy Heley and Johanna Standish will therefore replace Brenda Williams and Kenneth Williams as signatories on RPEC checks.

Break at 10:40 a.m. , General Session continued at 11 a.m.

Speaker- Leanne Kunze, Deputy Director of the Washington Federation of State Employees

Recess from 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m for workshops and lunch. General Session continues at 2:15 p.m.

Final Report of Registration Committee- 175 – Delegates including 13 Executive Board Members 3 – Alternates 14 – Guests 5 – Council Staff 204 – Total

Legislative Committee: Co-Chairs Clair Olivers and Wayne Withrow reported the following -

Handouts were distributed that provided update on all resolutions for last 10 years. Resolution 4 – Repairing the Safety-Net – Motion to adopt proposed resolution as amended, M/S/C

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Resolution 5 – Contract Protection in the Washington State Constitution - Motion to adopt proposed resolution as amended, M/S/C 2018- 2020 Legislative Priorities –Motion to adopt proposed, M/S/C

Resolution Committee: Co-Chairs Nancy Heley and George Masten reported the following –

Resolution 1 – Funding Political Action Races –Motion to adopt proposed resolution as amended, M/S/C Resolution 2 – Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality (P.E.O.P.L.E.) – Motion to adopt proposed resolution as amended, M/S/C Resolution 3 – RPEC Convention Scheduling Conflict with Yom Kipper – Motion to adopt proposed resolution as amended, M/S/C Resolution 6 – Guidelines for District Committees – Motion to adopt proposed resolution, M/S/C Resolution 7 – RPEC Disavowal and Call for Removal of Washington State Senator Timothy M. Sheldon – Did Not Pass Resolution 8 – Permanent PERS 1 Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) – Motion to adopt proposed resolution, M/S/C

Point of Personal Privilege- Request by Lois Danks, Chapter 23, to encourage members to participate in Bellevue March against Freedom Foundation.

PAC Committee Report- Beverly Hermanson provided written report

Presentation by Diane Oakley, Executive Director, National Institute on Retirement Security.

Submission of the one late proposed resolutions to the Resolutions committee. M/S/C

4 p.m. – Recess until Thursday, September 20th 9 a.m.

Thursday, September 20th, 2018 at 9 a.m. - General Session Reconvened - Flag Salute

Late Resolution 9 - Submitted by Chapter 13- New Option to Pay RPEC Dues, Motion made to adopt as amended, M/S/C

Video Presentation by Hank Kim, Executive Director, National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems.

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Point of Personal Privilege - Request by Gwen Rench as representative for RPEC on Healthy Washington Coalition for health care stories.

Election Rules for Executive Board Officers - Motion to amend Article 8, section 1 to be the same as constitution which has “even-numbered years” instead of “odd- numbered years”. M/S/C

District Board Member Elections- District 1-Joel Hall, District 2-Tomas Sandoval, District 3-Karol Hoffman, District 4- Jack Cooper, District 5-Duane Thompson, District 6-Michael Marston, District 7- Denny Johnston, District 8-Carol Dotlich, District 9-Alma Jean Marion, District 9- Claude Burfect

RPEC PAC Raffle report: $2,017 was donated to the raffle.

Good and Welfare: - President Kraig requested that anyone who wanted to should request participation in any standing committees at this time. - Presentation of Norm Schut Award to Jane Perry. - President Kraig reminded everyone to complete their evaluations about convention. - President Kraig also reminded everyone to drop off their green name badges with the Sergeant-of-Arms. - The election committee was thanked for their hard work. - Mugs were given to the exiting Executive Board Members- Brenda Williams, Ken Williams, Bob Bandarra, Ken Turner, Dan Underwood, & Nancy Heley - Don Boxford gave thanks to the Sergeant-of-Arms Committee for their hard work.

New Officers were given the oath of office by Brenda Williams.

Convention adjourned at 11 a.m.

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RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

TREASURER’S REPORT

August 1, 2018 – July 31, 2020

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington 45th Annual Convention-September 23, 2020 Treasurer’s Report Johanna Standish, Treasurer

HIGHLIGHTS

The 2019 budget for $841,999.12 was submitted and approved at the November 20,2018 Executive Board meeting.

JULY 31, 2019 INFORMATION Our 2019 calendar year expenditures totaled $738,534.23 revenues were $817,910.89 for a net increase of $79,376.66.

As required by Article IX, Section 8 of the Retired Public Employee Constitution and By-Laws, the 2019 audit was conducted by independent auditor, Susan Thomson-Sines, CPA, Thomson & Company, PLLC, of Bellingham, Washington. No Irregularities or exceptions were found.

July 31, 2020 INFORMATION

The 2020 budget, approved in November 20, 2019, reported, between January 1and July 31, 2020, expenditures of $443,959. Revenues were $500,266 for a net decrease of $56,307.

As of July 31, 2020, we have $257,789.90 in checking and savings at the Washington State Employees Credit Union. Certificates of Deposit at Home Street Bank hold $125,194.83. As of August 26, 2020, the PAC Fund Balance was $13,101.43

Current membership, as of August 26, 2020, is 11,39, an increase of 1,583 members from last convention. Included in the current numbers are 540 cash pay members, 8 vested, 41 associates, and 546 members over 100 years old or older who are not required to pay dues. We have one chapter receiving monthly minimum allocations. These represent a total increase of ,583 members over the numbers from July 31, 2018 reported at the last convention.

Finance committee meetings were held on November 20,2019 February 27, 2020, May 19, 2020 conference call and August 25, 2020.

COMMITTEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Since its appointment in September of 2018, the Finance Committee, with board approval has: • Participated in developing two consecutive annual budgets • Monitored monthly operating reports. • Authorized and overseen two findings-free audits and tax filings. • Implemented a policy for routine review and maintenance of all RPEC policies. • Put in place an investment policy using laddered CDs. • Implemented an updated Expense Reimbursement Policy. • Researched and recommended added insurance coverages to better protect assets.

I want to personally thank members of the 2019-2020 Finance Committee: Kandy Kraig, Denny Johnston, Alma-Jean Marion, and Tomas Sandoval for their service. Their contributions are greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Vice President, Nancy Healy for taking the committee’s meeting minutes.

RPEC staff members, James, Deborah, Derek, Tara Jo, and Emmett haves been more than helpful in their support of the Finance Committee, as well as of every other aspect of RPEC operations. Nothing could happen without their responsiveness, thoroughness, and organized commitment to the work. My thanks go to each and every one of them, most especially Deborah for her accounting skill and infinite patience.

I also want to thank all RPEC Committee Chairs and members for their work over the past two years to make our Retired Public Employee Council an even more effective organization.

Thank You

Respectfully submitted,

Johanna K. Standish Treasurer

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Operating Statement July 31, 2020

Year to Date Year to Date 2020 Yearly Actual Year to Date Budget Variance FINAL Budget INCOME 4200 Interest Income 2,553.75 1,985.00 568.75 3,400.00 4310 Membership Dues - Cash 29,710.00 25,000.00 4,710.00 42,000.00 4320 Membership Dues - DRS 463,134.00 470,694.00 -7,560.00 806,904.00 4330 Membership Dues out of State/Refunds -28.00 -28.00 0.00 Total Budget Income 495,369.75 497,679.00 -2,309.25 852,304.00 4278 T-Shirt Income/Espense 210.00 210.00 4277 Lapel Pin - Income/Expense 12.00 12.00 4400 Misc. Income (Hear in America) 360.00 360.00 4405 Misc. Income - Donate 4,315.00 4,315.00 Total Non Budget Income 4,897.00 4,897.00 Total Income 500,266.75 497,679.00 2,587.75 852,304.00 Events Income & Expense 4120/ Legislative Day Expense / Reception 9,372.07 12,000.00 -2,627.93 12,000.00 4100 Convention Income - Registration 0.00 -22,250.00 4101 Convention Vendor Tables 0.00 0.00 4103 Convention Other(Meals) 0.00 0.00 4105 Convention Goodie Bags -600.00 -600.00 0.00 6010 Convention Expense 30.30 258.29 -227.99 38,000.00 Events Income & Expense 8,802.37 12,258.29 -3,455.92 27,750.00 EMPLOYEE EXPENSE 5100- Salaries 144,398.46 155,708.75 -11,310.29 272,078.26 5101 Temporary Staffing 7,489.76 0.00 7,489.76 5110 Payroll Expenses 50.28 77.00 -26.72 132.00 5111 Health Insurance 25,317.09 29,015.75 -3,698.66 49,741.20 5113 Pension 15,573.74 . 15,777.73 -203.99 29,400.10 5114 Administrative Fees - Pension 175.00 175.00 0.00 300.00 5120 FUTA 210.00 217.80 -7.80 217.80 5121 Medicare - Employer 2,093.78 2,257.78 -164.00 3,945.13 5122 Social Security - Employer 8,952.71 9,653.95 -701.24 16,868.85 5130 Labor & Industries 971.89 1,252.09 -280.20 2,138.68 5131 Unemployment Insurance 187.74 201.81 -14.07 353.10 Total Employee Expenses 205,420.45 214,337.66 -8,917.21 375,175.12 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE 5210 Advertising 0.00 500.00 -500.00 1,000.00 5215 Merchant Fees ( Visa Machine) 248.59 262.50 -13.91 450.00 5230 Conference Reg & Travel (AFSCME & WSLC) 470.57 4,170.00 -3,699.43 7,500.00 5240 Contributions (Fallen Hero's, Foundation for working Fam 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 5250 Copying & Reproduction 1,583.98 1,600.00 -16.02 3,000.00 5270 Dues & Subscriptions 945.00 650.00 295.00 650.00 5280 Equip Maint & Comp Programing 448.41 1,000.00 -551.59 4,500.00 5292 Insurance- Liability 769.00 931.00 -162.00 931.00 5294 Insurance - Surety Bond 0.00 683.00 5320 Licenses & Permits 10.00 5330 Machines Lease 5,182.84 5,025.00 157.84 8,600.00 5350 Office Equip (Less than $500) 250.00 -250.00 500.00 5360 Office Supplies 3,029.07 2,600.00 429.07 3,500.00 5370 Postage 2,881.16 2,920.00 -38.84 4,500.00

Page 1 of 2 Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Operating Statement July 31, 2020

5374 Membership Printing(WFSE) 4,109.80 6,600.00 -2,490.20 8,800.00 5390 Admin - Other 500.00 -500.00 500.00 5412 Accounting (Audit) 0.00 10,500.00 5416 Lobbyist (Contract) 22,750.00 22,750.00 0.00 39,000.00 5422 Office - Rent 10,815.00 10,815.00 0.00 18,540.00 5430 Taxes - Property 70.74 90.00 -19.26 90.00 5440 Telecommunications 3,126.71 2,975.00 151.71 5,100.00 5442 Database Software 5,603.33 1,000.00 4,603.33 1,000.00 5454 Staff -Training 1,250.00 -1,250.00 2,500.00 5500 Travel - Staff 573.07 4,590.00 -4,016.93 6,000.00 Total Administrative Expense 67,617.27 70,478.50 -2,871.23 127,844.00 Total 281,840.09 297,074.45 -15,244.36 530,769.12

Year to Date Year to Date 2020 Yearly Actual Year to Date Budget Variance FINAL Budget CHAPTER PER CAPITA / DUES / COMMITTEES 6110 Membership Recruitment Expense 7,348.46 16,285.00 -8,936.54 36,000.00 6210 PAC Allocations 7,114.90 7,000.00 114.90 12,000.00 6410 RPEC Newsletter Expense 11,700.43 12,500.00 -799.57 25,000.00 7010 Convention Committee Expense 447.55 1,500.00 -1,052.45 1,500.00 7110 Executive Board & Committee Expense 2,115.74 3,800.00 -1,684.26 9,000.00 7150 Leadership Training 1,500.00 -1,500.00 1,500.00 7310 Finance Committee Expense 500.00 -500.00 500.00 7410 Legislative Committee Expense 1,900.00 -1,900.00 2,500.00 7510 Membership Committee Expense 154.39 1,000.00 -845.61 1,500.00 7600 PAC Committee Expense 105.51 1,000.00 -894.49 1,500.00 8200 Payroll Reserve Allocation 700.00 700.00 0.00 1,000.00 8205 Polling Research Contingency 6,500.70 0.00 6,500.70 8500 CH Per Capita 89,705.04 94,474.00 -4,768.96 158,474.00 8510 CH Minimum Allocation 58.80 70.00 -11.20 120.00 8520 AFSCME Per Capita 36,168.00 36,336.00 -168.00 60,636.00 TOTAL 162,119.52 178,565.00 -16,445.48 311,230.00

Total Expense 443,959.61 475,639.45 -31,689.84 841,999.12

Net Income 56,307.14 22,039.55 34,277.59 10,304.88

PAC FUND BALANCE $13,021.43 as of July August 4, 2020

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Jul 31, 20 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1110 · Operating Ckg 9507062 96,170.20 1111 · Operating Savings 142,840.48 1112 · Polling Research Contingency 6,501.26 1113 · Convention Savings 714.56 1115 · Payroll Reserve Allocation Bank 9,279.31 1121 · Trust Savings 2,184.17 1140 · Petty Cash 100.00 1302 · HomeStreet CD 2.70% 12/12/2020 31,285.66 1303 · HomeStreet CD 2.75% 04/12/2021 31,303.09 1304 · HomeStreet CD 2.75% 06/12/2022 31,302.99 1305 · HomeStreet CD 2.75% 06/12/2024 31,303.09 Total Checking/Savings 382,984.81 Total Current Assets 382,984.81 TOTAL ASSETS 382,984.81 LIABILITIES & EQUITY 0.00

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Jul 31, 20 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 1110 · Operating Ckg 9507062 96,170.20 1111 · Operating Savings 142,840.48 1112 · Polling Research Contingency 6,501.26 1113 · Convention Savings 714.56 1115 · Payroll Reserve Allocation Bank 9,279.31 1121 · Trust Savings 2,184.17 1140 · Petty Cash 100.00 1302 · HomeStreet CD 2.70% 12/12/2020 31,285.66 1303 · HomeStreet CD 2.75% 04/12/2021 31,303.09 1304 · HomeStreet CD 2.75% 06/12/2022 31,302.99 1305 · HomeStreet CD 2.75% 06/12/2024 31,303.09 Total Checking/Savings 382,984.81 Accounts Receivable 1400 · Accounts Receivable -12,361.93 Total Accounts Receivable -12,361.93 Other Current Assets 1720 · PPD Postage - Bulk Mail USPS 7,245.28 1721 · PPD Postage - Business Reply 39.11 1722 · PPD Postage - Postage Machine 60.29 Total Other Current Assets 7,344.68 Total Current Assets 377,967.56 Fixed Assets 1810 · Equipment 27,210.99 1811 · Accumulated Depreciation -10,727.95 1890 · Software 1891 · Accumulated Amortization -9,759.68 1890 · Software - Other 21,748.18 Total 1890 · Software 11,988.50 Total Fixed Assets 28,471.54 TOTAL ASSETS 406,439.10

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Jul 31, 20 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 2000 · Accounts Payable 12,774.22 Total Accounts Payable 12,774.22 Other Current Liabilities 2106 · Pd Fam Med Leave - EMP 46.53 2111 · Pension Payable 6.29 2123 · FUTA Payable 210.00 2130 · L&I Payable 148.89 2131 · WA UI Payable 29.03 2133 · Accrued Employee Leave 14,484.63 2145 · Employee Health Deduction 0.07 Total Other Current Liabilities 14,925.44 Total Current Liabilities 27,699.66 Total Liabilities 27,699.66 Equity 3000 · Opening Bal Equity 500.00 3200 · Fund Balance 416,299.98 3400 · Retained Earnings -105,159.71 Net Income 67,099.17 Total Equity 378,739.44 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 406,439.10

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RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

FINANCIAL REPORT for 2019 RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHmGTON

FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS

With Independent Auditor's Report December 31, 2019 RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDEPENDENT ATJDITOR'S REPORT

FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS

Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Assets-Modified Accrual Basis

Statement of Revenue and Support, Expenses, and Changes Assets-Modified in Net Accrual Basis

Statement of Functional Expense-Modified Accrual Basis

Statement of Cash Flows-Modified Accrual Basis

Notes to Financial Statements Thomson & Company, PLLC Certified Public Accountants and Consultants

1334 I(ing St. #2, Pa Box 28190 Susan L. Thomson, CPA Bellingham, WA 98228 Membei. [email protected] oE ph:360.734.3939 fax:360.483.0207 Arnetican Institute of CPA's Washington Society of CPA's

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

To the Board of Directors Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Olympia, Washington

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets, liabilities and net assets-modified basis of Retired Public Employees accrual Council of Washington (a nonprofit 31, 2019 and corporation) as of December the related statements of revenue, support, expenses and changes in net assets-modified accrual basis, functional expense-modified accnial basis, and cash flows-modified the year then ended, and accrual basis for the related notes to the financial statements.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements These financial statements are the responsibility of the Council's management. Management responsible for the fair presentation is and preparation of these financial modified statements in accordance with accrual basis of accounting that is described in Note 2; this includes determining modified accrual basis that the of accounting is an acceptable basis for the preparation of the financial statements in the circumstances. Management is responsible for the design, maintenance of implementation, and internal control relevant to the preparation statements and fair presentation of financial that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditols Resportsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements conducted our based on our audit. We audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United America. Those standards require States of that we plan and perform the audit about whether the financial to obtain reasonable assurance statements are free of material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about in the financial the amounts and disclosures statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including assessment of the risks of material the misstatement of the financial statements, error. whether due to fraud or In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant preparation and fair presentation to the entity's of the finarxcial statements in order are appropriate to design audit procedures that in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an effectiveness of the entity's opinion on the internal control. Accordingly, we express includes no such opinion. An audit also evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness significant accounting estimates of made by management, as well as of the financial statements. evaluating the overall presentation

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient for our audit opinion. and appropriate to provide a basis Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, assets, liabilities and net assets of Retired the Public Employees Council of Washington as 31, 2019 and its revenue, support, of December expenses and change in net assets, functional cash flows for the expenses, and its year then ended in accordance with the modified described in Note 2. accrual basis of accounting as

Basis ofAccounting

We draw attention to Note 2 of the financial statements, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial statements are prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which than accounting principles is other generally accepted in the United States of America. modified with respect to this matter. Our opinion is not

-Aubnt(jhp7 ?2zz. Bellingham, Washington July 27, 2020 RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COTJNCIL OF WASHINGTON STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES, ,'a'JD NET ASSETS-MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS December 31, 2019

ASSETS

Current assets Cash $ 214,332 Certificate of deposit 123,204 Prepaid expenses 5,983 Total cun'ent assets 343,519

Fixed assets

Office furnihire and equipment Software 20,516 16,641

37,157 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (21,000) Total fixed assets 16,157

Total assets $ 359,676

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current liabilities Accounts payable 22,564 Due to affiliates 10,365 Accrued payroll and payroll taxes 737 Accrued compensated absences 14,485 Total cunent liabilities 48,151 Total liabilities 48,151

Net assets

Net assets without donor restrictions 311,525

Total liabilities and net assets $ 359,676

The! !Arrnmn Qtil};ri n vi 0-}4% # - RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON STATEMENT OF REVBN[)E, SUPPORT, EXPENSES AND CHANGES TO NBT ASSETS-MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

Without Donor Restrictions

Revenue and support Membership dues Convention 814,407 Iriterest income Donations and fundraising 3,389 1,925

Total revenue and support 819,721

Payments to affiliates Per capita dues distributions to Chapter affiliates Per capita 149,183 dues distributions to AFSCME 58,931 Total payments to affiliates 208,114

Functional expenses General and administrative Legislative 449,497 64,091 Executive board and comn'iittees Convention 15,621 6,572 Total functional expenses 535,781

Total payments to affiliates and functional expenses 743,895

Change in net assets 75,826

Net assets, beginning of year 235,699

Net assets, end of year 311,525

The accnrnnpnvinrr i'irr+zh - - - ! - RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON ST ATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES-MODIFED ACCRUAL BASIS For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

Executive General and Total Board and Administrative Functional Legislative Committees Convention Expense Payroll 233,993 Payroll taxes 19,491 233,993 Employee health insurance 42,875 19,491 Pension plan expense 24,732 42,875 Advertising 24,732 Insurance 1,656 Mileage, meals, lodging & conference 1,656 4,486 11,947 Membersip recruitment 14,454 6,572 25,715 37,459 Occupancy expense 18,616 25,715 Office expense 9,793 18,616 1,169 297 Political action contributions 11,259 11,961 Postage and mailings 11,961 8,670 14 Printing and copying 38,138 8,684 Professional fees 38,138 10,343 39,000 Telephone 5,142 49,343 Miscellaneous 2,124 5,142 870 Depreciation 2,994 amortization 3,723 Total functional 3,723 expenses 449,497 64,091 15,621 6,572 $ 535,781

-5- RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS-MODIFIED CASH BASIS For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

Cash flows from operating activities Changes in net assets Adjustments to 75,826 reconcile changes in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation and amortization Changes 3,723 in operating assets and liabilities (Increase)decrease in prepaid expenses mcrease(decrease) (3,451) in accounts payable Increase(decrease) 5,022 in due to affiliates Increase(decrease) in accrued 228 payroll and payroll taxes Increase(decrease) 106 iii acciued compensated absences (4,241) Net cash provided(used) from operating activities 77,213

Cash flows from investing activities Purchases and retirements of fixed assets (9,935) Proceeds and purchases of certificate of deposits, net (25,344) Net cash provided(used) from investing activities (35,279) Net increase(decrease) in cash 41,934

Cash, beginning of year 172,398

Cash, end of year 214,332

The accompall'fll'UZ n(teS are qn it'for-,T +aaam za-t RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHmGTON NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the Year Bnded December 31, 2019 NOTE I - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington (The Council) is a not-for-profit the laws of the state of Washington. tax-exempt organization incorporated The Council's purpose is to unite retired under Public Employee public employees who receive Retirement System of Washington within benefits under the an organization devoted to improving and to give the retirees a strong their welfare and happiness voice in making their viewsartd national officials. concems clearly knownto state legislators, local, state and

The Council is an affiliate of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal affiliated with the Retired Employees (AFSCME). The Public Employees Political Action Committee Council is legislation which has an whose primary purpose impact on the Council's membership is to support candidates and

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIE8

Basis of presentation - The accompanying which financial statements are prepared is not in accordance with accounting on the modified acciual basis principles generally accepted of accounting, in the United States of America. Revenues are recognized when received using the cash basis of basis of accounting accounting. This accounting treatment in that prepaid member dues are not differs from the accrual past reflected as defei'red revenue(a due are not reflected as a receivable. liability), and member dues which Additionally, member dues collected are Department of Retirement Systems in December by the Washington (DRS) and remitted to the Council afer State or as revenue during year-end are not reported asreceivable this current year. The amount of at year end determinable. prepaid dues recognized as revenue during the year is not readily Expenses are recorded when incurred using the receipt accrual basis of accounting. Payments of such goods or services are for expendihires made in advance goods reflected as prepaid expenses of or services have been provided and deposits. This asset is recognized to the Council. as an expense when the

The Council reports information regarding its assets, liabilities, net Accounting Standards assets and activities in accordance with Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Financial assets as follows: Codification(ASC) 958-205 requiring the use of two classes of net

Net assets without donor restrictions are not subject to grantor/donor-imposed operations. Net assets stipulations and are available for with donor restrictions also include particular purpose. those assets that are board-designated Since the board has authority to revoke for a subject to the same their decision at any time, these restrictions as those from grantors/donors. assets are not

Net assets with donor restrictions are subject to grantor/donor-imposed maintained stipulations that may be or may be met, either by permanently actions of The Council, the occiu'rence time. The Council had of certain events, or the no net assets with donor restrictions passage of as of December 31, 2019. Cash - Cash consists of cash held in a checking, money market and savings flows, The Council considers accounts. For purposes of the all short term, highly liquid unrestricted statement of cash less to be cash equivalents. investments with an original mahirity of three months or Certtficates of Deposit - The Council invests in certificates of deposits that have These certificates are classified a maturity date of more than three as investments held to maturity months. approximates fair value. and are carried at cost, plus accrued interest, which Contributtons - The Council utilizes FASB ASC 958-605-Accounting for Contributions that unconditional promises Received and Made. to give are recognized as contributions This requires decreases revenue in the period the of liabilities, or expenses depending pledge is made and as assets, conditions upon the form of benefits received. on which they depend are substantially Conditional pledges are recognized met and become unconditional. when the RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COtJNCn, OF WASHINGTON NOTES TO FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -(continued) Revenue - The Council's main source of revenue is dues. In May, 2014, Contracts with Customers", the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, which outlines a single "Revenue from comprehensive model for from contracts with customers entities to use in accounting for and supersedes most current revenue arising ASU revenue recognition guidance, 2014-09 and subsequent amendments including indushy-specific guidance. outline a five-step process control, as for revenue recognition opposed to transfer of risk and that focuses on transfer of rewards, and also requires enhanced and uncertainty of revenues disclosures regarding the nature, and cash flows from contracts amount, timing and with customers. Major provisions services are distinct and represent include determining which separate performance obligations, goods orders and claims) how variable consideration is recognized, whether revenue (which may include change should be recognized at value of money is considered a point in time or over time in the transaction price. and ensuring the time The Council's adoption of on the results of operations ASU-2014-09 has not had a or fu'iancial position of the Council. material impact

Fair Value Measurement - In accordance with financial accounting for fair standards, a three-tiered value measurements. Fair hierarchy of input levels is value is defined as the price used liability that would be received to in an orderly transaction between sell an asset or paid to transfer market participants at the a determine fair value measurement date. Valuation are consistently applied. The techniques utilized to three tiers of inputs used for fair Fair values are based value measurements are as on quoted prices in active markets follows: Level 1: observable for identical assets and liabilities. inputs that include: quoted Level 2: Fair values are based market prices for similar assets on active market; or or liabilities; quoted market other inputs that are observable prices that are not in an in the market and can be corroborated substantially the full term by observable of the assets. Level3: Fair values market data for flow are calculated by the use of methodologies, and may require pricing models and/or discounted significant management judgtnent cash significant portion or estimation. These methodologies of the fair value being may result in derived from unobservable data. a

Property and Equipment, and Depreciation and Amortization at the - Furniture and equipment estimated fair market value are carried at cost, or if donated, at the date of donation. Acquisitions maintenance in excess of $500 are and repau:s are charged against capitalized. Expenditures for operations; renewals and capitalized. Gains betterments that materially extend or losses on dispositions the life of the assets are are included in operations in the computed using a year of disposal. Depreciation straight-line method over the estimated and amortization is economic useful lives of the assets. Lives range from 5 to 15 years. Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $3,723. Accrued Compensated Absences - The accrued compensated has absences represents the liability been fully vested with the employees for sick and vacation leave in accordance with the personnel that the payment of policies of The Council. Those 100o/o of the employee's accumulated policies provide for vacation hours plus employee's effective 25% of the accumulated sick hourly rate at the date of separation. leave hours at the

The non-vested sick leave, representing 75% of the accumulated sick leave statements. This non-vested is not reflected as a liability leave is a contingent liability on the fiiancial of The Council, which, at December 31, 2019, was $8,965. Payments to affiliates - Payments to affiliates reflect the allocable pro-rata share of member dues to various member chapters received by The Council which and AF SCME Council 28. are

Functional allocation of expenses - The costs of providing the programs and functional basis in the other activities have been summarized statement of activities. Accordingly, on a supporting certain costs have been allocated services benefited. These expenses among the programs and require allocation on expenses that a reasonable basis that are allocated include facilities, is consistently applied. The maintenance and equipment, technology, telephone copy and pt'nting, dues and internet, program expenses, and subscriptions, and salaries, benefits and taxes. Advertising - Adveitising costs are expensed as incurred.

Federal tncome tax status - The Council is a tax-exempt corporation under and is exempt from federal Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal income tax on earnings associated Revenue Code they with its exempt purpose. The conduct certain political activities. Council is subject to income No activities were conducted tax if provisiori during the year ended for income tax has been December 31, 2019, therefore, reflected in the financial statements. no RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COtJNCIL OF WASHINGTON NOTBS TO FINANCIAL STATBMENTS For the Year Ended December 31, 2019 NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES -{continued) Leases - Leases meeting certain criteria are considered capital their present leases and the related assets and lease obligations value in the financial statements. Other are recorded at are charged to expense leases not meeting such criteriaare as incurred. operating leases and the related rentals

Use of estimates - The preparation of financial statements management in conformity with generally accepted accounting to make estimates and assumptions. Such principles requires liabilities estimates and assumptions affect the reported and disclosure of contingent assets amounts of assets and amorints and liabilities at the date of the financial of revenues and expenses dtuing statements, and affect the reported the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events - Management has evaluated were available to subsequent events tmough July 27, be issued. 2020, the date the financial statements

NOTE 3 - CONCENTRATIONS

The Council's members are limited to retired public sector employees of the county or. other State of Washington who work for public employers, and their spouses, and/or state, city, upon their designated beneficiary. Membership maintaining and growing the member base revenue is dependent future needs. and establishing membership dues sufficient to meet operating expenses and

NOTE 4 -LIQUIDITY

Financial assets available for general expenditure that is the balance sheet date comprise without donor or other restrictionslimiting the following: their use within one year of

Cash & cash equivalents Certificate of deposit 214.332 Financial 123.204 assets available for general expenditure

NOTE 5 -EMPLOYEE PENSION PLAN

In August, 2016, The Council adopted participation in the AFSCMB Employee Pension plan is offered to all eligible Plan. This defined benefit pension employees to participate. The Council provided salaries and the for contributions of 14% of current employee contribution rate is 6% employee base subject to change. The of base salary. Plan provisions regarding pension plan cost for the year was $24,432. contribution rates are

NOTE 6 - DONATED ASSETS AND SERVICES

In-kind donations are recoreieei at their estimated fair values at the compliance date of donatiori. Donated services with FASB ASC 958-605, at their estimated are recorded in December 31, 2019 there fair market value at the date was no in-kind income and expenses. of receipt. During the year ended

NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS-LEASE COMMITMENT

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Council entered into Washington Federation an operating lease to sublease office of State Employees Council 28, AFSCME, space from affiliate. The AFL-CIO, and an organization which tern'is of the operating lease, which was effective the Council is an to pay $1,545 per July 1, 2013 and expired October 14, month. This lease was extended until 2016, call for The Council June 18, 2018, with the same terms. During the year ended December 31, 2019, The Council as follows: incurred rent expense of $18,540.Future tninimum lease payments are Year ended December 31, 2020 Amount $ 18.540 Total future minimum lease payments ,!€ 18540 RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COtJNCIL OF WASHINGTON NOTES TO FINANCIAL ST ATEMENTS For the Year Bnded December 31, 2019 NOTE 8 - LEASE COMMITMENT-OTHER

In December 31, 2013, the Council entered into an operating lease for February 1, 2014 a copier and related office equipment and expires April 30, 2019. The lease which was effective lease for a calls for the Council to pay new copier was executed. The $1,083 per month. During May, lease calls for the Council to 2019, a pay $647 per month for 63 months. Future minimum lease payments are as follows: Yea.r ended December 31, 2020 Amount 2021 $ 7,764 2022 7,764 2023 1764 Thereafter 7,764 5.176 Total future minimum lease payments ,5,36232

NOTE 9 - CORONAVIRUS (COVm-19) PANDEMIC

In December 2019, an outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus spread worldwide and (COVID-19) originated in is impacting the State of Washington, Wuhan, China and has since where the Foundation operates. On February 29, 2020 the Governor of the State of Washington World Health declared a State of Emergency. Organization characterized COVID-19 On March 11, 2020, the as a pandemic. On March 13, declared a national emergency. 2020, the President of the United Finally, on March 23, 2020, the Govemor States Stay Healthy" order of the State of Washington issued for all Washington residents to stay "Stay at Home, allows at home to combat the spread of certain essential business to continue the COVID-19 virus. This order to maintain their operations during included in the defu'fftion of this time. The Council's business essential businesses, but has been is not pandemic that meets the requirements able to maintain its operations of the Governor's order. through the coronavirus Short-term and long-term potential impacts to the Council have not been determined, materials and capital, or even but may include access its ability to operate by matter of to labor, is changing on law. Management's knowledge and a daily basis and the financial statements awareness of the situation has do not reflect any negative outcome not been able to determine any or impairment, as management such outcome or impairment to the statements. The financial Council as of the date of issuance statements of the Council are based of the financial other estimates. on unrestricted and donor restricted The Council has not assessed donations, among many any impact to its donations, nor expenses as a result of the determined any change in estimated pandetnic. The Council has not included total the coronavirus pandemic. any contingencies in the financial statements specific to

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington

President’s Report to the 2020 Convention

Welcome RPEC convention delegates. Two years have passed since our 2018 RPEC convention in Pasco. Since then we have progressed. We set high goals to benefit our members. And our officers, board, committees, chapter leaders and chapter activists took up the challenge. And there were many challenges, from the PERS 1 COLA to finding new ways of doing business during the COVID- 19 pandemic.

A COLA was won for our PERS 1 members with the help of our Lobbyist Emily Murphy, members who testified before Legislators, and members calling and writing the Legislators. We have also had successful Legislative Lobby days in Olympia with increased participation of members and Legislators to communicate our issues with them. We also regained part of the Medicare Subsidy through our Lobbying efforts.

RPEC continued Leadership Officer’s training for all members interested in becoming an officer or just interested in what was happening, sharing their ideas and finding ways to become more involved. Also Leadership handbooks and Treasurer handbooks were compiled for all new officers.

We also increased our membership – 17.3 percent in the past year alone. We continued to partner with AFSCME on our annual recruitment outreach mailings to all potential members. Our Membership Committee’s members brought their grassroots know-how to increase the effectiveness of those mailings: increased target audience to include not only those in PERS 1, 2 and 3, but for the first time those in PSERS and SERS; refined our messaging to stress our victories on the PERS 1 COLA and other current actions; and addressed privacy concerns regarding membership forms. We’re actively inviting new possible recruits and also bring former members back.

From our last convention RPEC created a new Political Action Committee (PAC) Fund. Our members contribute to this fund that is used for the Washington State elections and expenditures. Our PAC committee also provided valuable

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information for consideration in upcoming elections.

RPEC members have become well known to our State Legislators through our calls for action on the hill. They have responded to this call by them jamming the legislative phone lines of their representatives and with emails. Chapters have also increased their in-person contacts with legislators by inviting them to their chapter meetings.

RPEC has also changed our quarterly newspaper’s appearance to effectively communicate information to our members. Our executive director’s monthly letter informs members of current issues which our retirees are currently facing.

RPEC began presence at WFSE/AFSCME Council 28 Policy Committee with outreach table staffed by RPEC chapter volunteers. RPEC has continued our outreach with DRS retirement seminars.

The Membership Committee also took on greater responsibilities overseeing communications. Their communications initiatives included a best practices guide to consolidate and promote communication tools for chapters. They also produced a list of available resources for chapters.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed all of our lives, but RPEC has continued to try to protect the safety of our staff and our members. We appreciate the patience and flexibility of our members during this pandemic. Virtual meetings are our new norm and our chapters are also experiencing changes with virtual meeting or conference calls.

I am proud of the RPEC staff for their commitment to our members and their hard work to complete the work of our business during this pandemic. Keep up the good work!

I also want to thank all of our RPEC members, Council E-board and committee members for your continued dedication to our fantastic organization.

In Solidarity,

Kandy Kraig RPEC President (509) 868-8216 [email protected]

Retired Public Employees Council of Washington

Executive Director’s Report to the 2020 Convention

Welcome to our 2020 Convention and thank you for volunteering to represent your chapters at this important event. While I wish we could be together in Yakima, I am glad that we have been able to plan an event to conduct our vital convention business while keeping everyone safe and healthy. The last two years have presented us with both tremendous successes and unprecedented challenges.

Legislatively, we have seen the influence and power of retirees increase in Washington State. Working with retiree leaders and coalition partners such as WEA-Retired WSARA, and the Senior Lobby, we have seen significant progress on our Legislative Priorities. The legislature finally provided the first substantial increase to Plan 1 members since the UCOLA was taken way nearly 10 years ago. In addition, we have been able to secure the restoration of the full PEBB Medicare Benefit. RPEC has also worked to support and secure the passage of bills that seek to lower prescription drug prices, end unfair billing practices, and ease the burden of property taxes on low-income seniors.

These successes are a direct result of the ongoing engagement our members have had with their local Legislators before, during, and after the legislative sessions. The increased member participation in member political action activities have been vital to electing, and keeping, our top advocates in the Legislature.

The pandemic has created tremendous budget shortfalls, so in the next Legislative Session, it will be more important than ever that retirees remain united and vocal to protect their hard-earned benefits.

Our recent legislative victories have presented a remarkable opportunity to promote our successes and encourage more retirees to join our movement. The strength of our organization will especially benefit from having members in every corner of the state who are fully engaged.

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Our especially good news is that we are at a near-20-year- high level of membership. Our recent recruitment mailing has added nearly 1500 members to the organization to date. We had updated our recruitment materials to be more compelling and have worked with the Department of Retirement Systems to make joining easier and more secure. With this large increase in membership, we now can build our chapters’ strength and foster new leaders who can take our organization into the future.

This pandemic has made it clear that we must adapt and utilize new ways of outreach to retirees. Our Council Executive Board and Membership Committee will continue to work to provide chapter leaders with the tools and resources they need to engage with current and prospective members. I am optimistic that through collectively responding to these unique challenges, we will emerge stronger and more connected than before.

It is my sincere honor to represent this organization. I take the responsibility very seriously. I have greatly appreciated the encouragement and support of members as we have faced the challenges of the last two years. I must also acknowledge the hard work of my predecessor, Maria Britton-Sipe, who helped grow and strengthen the organization and provided me with the opportunity to learn under her leadership.

I also appreciate the work and dedication of my fellow staff members who have worked diligently to serve our members under difficult circumstances. Together, we will continue to advance retiree causes and be “Your Voice for Retirement Security”

Thank you for your dedication to and passion for meeting the needs of your fellow retirees.

In Solidarity and Health,

James Cockburn, Executive Director Retired Public Employees Council of Washington

RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

RULES FOR THE ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

RULES FOR THE ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

Elections must be held in accordance with the following sections of the RPEC Constitution:

ARTICLE V - CHAPTERS

Section 13. D. Only chapters having a delegate or delegates in attendance shall be entitled to vote its total membership strength regardless of how many delegates are present on all recorded votes and elections coming before the convention. The number of votes shall be divided equally among the delegates in attendance with any remaining votes to be cast by the chairperson of the chapter’s delegation. No fractional votes shall be permitted. Delegates shall represent only the chapter to which they belong.

ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS

Section 2. “To be eligible for office a member must be in good standing for six (6) months immediately preceding the election.”

ARTICLE VIII - ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and district executive board members shall be elected for a two (2) year term. Officers… shall be elected in even-numbered years...

Section 2. Nominations for president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer shall be made on the first day of the convention from the floor by duly accredited chapter delegates. Candidates or their designees shall be given the opportunity at the time of nomination to address the delegates not to exceed five minutes total.

Section 3. If only one candidate is nominated, the presiding officer shall immediately declare said candidate elected by acclamation. If more than one candidate is nominated for an office an election by secret ballot by the duly accredited chapter delegates present will be held on the second day of the convention. For the purpose of this election, each chapter shall be apportioned its number of votes …… based on the number of members in each chapter, and each delegate present shall be apportioned their number of votes as described in Article V, Section 13D of this constitution.

Section 4. A majority of all the votes cast shall be necessary to elect a candidate. When more than two candidates are nominated for a single office and none of them receives a majority of all votes cast, all candidates except the two who received the most votes shall be dropped and a second ballot shall be cast.

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Section 7. The AFSCME Retiree Election Manual shall prevail at all convention elections.

RULES FOR THE ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS

Rule 1. If an accredited delegate of a chapter is not present during the time of nomination or voting, an accredited alternate from the same chapter wearing his/her alternate badge and the absent delegate’s badge may be seated in the delegate’s place. Each delegate making a nomination will identify themselves and their chapter prior to making a nomination.

Rule 2. There will be no seconding speeches.

Rule 3. Candidates will be given the opportunity to decline. If they do not decline, they are considered candidates.

Rule 4. Each candidate or their designee will be allowed up to five minutes to speak from the podium on behalf of his/her candidacy.

Rule 5. Each candidate nominated for office has the right to have an observer present during the balloting and when the ballots are counted. It is recommended that the observers have no other responsibility during the time balloting and counting takes place.

Rules 6. Elections by mail (per AFSCME Retiree Election Manual) - If elections are to be conducted by mail, the following procedures are recommended: A. The mailing to each member should contain: a. A ballot. b. A plain envelope (or one with the word “ballot” printed on it). c. A stamped envelope addressed to the point to which ballots are to be returned, with a place for the member to write his or her name on the outside (or, if possible, with his or her name already on it). d. A set of instructions, which may be printed on the ballot itself. B. The member should be instructed to: a. Mark the ballot. b. Place it in the plain envelope (or the one marked “ballot”) and seal it. c. Place the plain envelope in the pre-addressed envelope, seal it, sign it on the outside, and mail it no later than a specified date.

As approved by the Convention Elections Committee - 8/19/2020 Page 2 C. The Election Committee should carefully supervise the mailing to the members. Official observers designated by the candidates are entitled to be present during the addressing, stuffing and mailing. D. The return envelopes should be addressed to a neutral address, not to the chapter or subchapter office or to someone’s home.2The best way is to have them returned to a post office box requiring two keys to open. One of these keys should be retained by the chairperson of the Election Committee and the second by another committee member. E. The recommended time between the mailing of the ballots and the opening of the box is 20 days. If this amount of time is allowed, it is not necessary to do a separate mailing of an “Election Notice” 15 days in advance; the ballot itself constitutes notice. F. The box should be opened on the specified date, with the observers invited to be present. G. The names on the envelopes should be checked against the delegate list. When the verification process is completed, the plain envelopes should be opened, and the ballots removed. The ballots are then tabulated and the report made in the same manner as for any other kind of election. H. Results shall be announced to all delegates via electronic measure, robo-call, email, or special tele/video conference.

Rule 7. The delegates will be apportioned an equal number of votes based on chapter voting strength, with any remaining votes to be cast by the chapter chairperson. If a delegate‘s ballot is not present at the time of ballot counting, the number of votes to which that delegate was entitled to cast shall be divided equally among the remaining delegates of that chapter.

Rule 8. The delegates will write in the name of the nominees of their choice on each of their ballots. Each delegate will fold his/her ballot in half, place it in the chapter balloting envelope and sign the chapter delegate voting roster.

Rule 9. If any delegate is not given an opportunity to cast a ballot or wishes to protest the method of balloting, he/she must file a written protest with the election committee chairperson prior to the closing of the election on Tuesday, October 20.

Rule 10. When the election committee has determined a clear majority for each contested position, they shall immediately report to the chair of the election committee who will report the results to the council president. The president will officially announce the election results. The installation of the newly elected officers will take place at the close of the convention.

Rule 11. The election committee will retain all ballots cast and will give them to the council office upon conclusion of each election.

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RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

RULES FOR THE ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS BY DISTRICT

RULES FOR THE ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS BY DISTRICT

Elections must be held in accordance with the following sections of the RPEC Constitution:

ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS

Section 1. The officers of this statewide Retired Public Employees Council shall be ...... and ten (10) district executive board members ...... Each district shall elect one executive board member, except district nine (9) shall elect two (2). District nine (9) shall elect no more than one board member from a single chapter……

Section 2. To be eligible for office a member must be in good standing for six (6) months immediately preceding the election.

Section 3. No paid employee of the Retired Public Employees Council shall also serve as an officer of this organization.

ARTICLE VIII - ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section l...... and district executive board members shall be elected for a two (2) year term. Officers and district board members shall be elected in even- numbered years …

Section 5. Nominations for and elections of the ten (10) district executive board members shall be conducted separately by those delegates representing chapters in their assigned district. For the purpose of this election, each chapter shall be apportioned its number of votes in each membership district based on the number of members in each chapter. For purposes of such elections the convention shall recess and the delegates shall caucus in the appropriate membership district groups; shall select a chairperson and recording secretary and conduct an election of the executive board member(s) to represent the members of each chapter in that membership district on the Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board. The election shall be conducted in accordance with procedures set forth in this Constitution. Following the election of the membership district executive board members the convention shall reconvene and the results of the elections shall be announced by each of the membership district caucus chairpersons.

Section 7. The AFSCME Retiree Election Manual shall prevail at all convention elections.

ARTICLE V - CHAPTERS

As approved by the Convention Elections Committee - 8/19/2020 Page 1 Section 13,D. Only chapters having a delegate or delegates in attendance shall be entitled to vote its total membership strength regardless of how many delegates are present on all recorded votes and elections coming before the convention. The number of votes shall be divided equally among the delegates in attendance with any remaining votes to be cast by the chairperson of the chapter’s delegation. No fractional votes shall be permitted. Delegates shall represent only the chapter to which they belong.

RULES FOR THE ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS BY DISTRICT

Rule 1. By virtue of their office, present district executive board members and officers will be entitled to one vote, provided that they are members of a chapter in the district in which the vote is cast. However, if he or she is an elected delegate, he or she may vote as a board member or as an elected delegate, but not both.

Rule 2. Nominations and election of district board members shall be done at each district caucus meeting. Nominations do not require a second. Candidates must be nominated since write-ins are not permissible.

Rule 3. Nominations for absent nominees may be made provided that the nominator has first-hand knowledge and assures the chairperson that the nomination will be accepted and that the nominee is a member of a chapter in the district in which he/she will serve, if elected.

Rule 4. A member or representative of the election committee will be present at each caucus to assist in the election procedure.

Rule 5. The election committee member or representative will call the caucus to order and announce that the delegates of the caucus must elect a district executive board member to represent that district (except District 9 will elect two (2)). He/she will state that the first order of business is for the caucus to elect a caucus chairperson and a caucus recording secretary. He/she will then ask for nominations for a chairperson.

Rule 6. Only for the purpose of election of the caucus chairperson and the caucus recording secretary, each delegate present shall have one (1) vote, and the election of a chairperson and recording secretary can be carried out by a show of hands or a voice vote.

Rule 7. When a caucus chairperson has been elected, the meeting will be turned over to that individual and a recording secretary will be elected. The same process will be carried out in the election of the recording secretary as was used to elect the caucus chairperson.

As approved by the Convention Elections Committee - 8/19/2020 Page 2 Rule 8. The district caucus chairperson will conduct the district election.

Rule 9. If there is a contested election, the caucus chairperson shall hold a roll call vote.

Rule 10. An Elections Committee representative will be on hand to count the votes if there is a contested election.

Rule 11. The election committee member will retain all votes cast and will give them to the council office upon conclusion of the membership district caucuses.

NOTE: The election committee suggests that chapters hold individual caucuses prior to the district caucuses to review their membership distribution and the election rules.

As approved by the Convention Elections Committee - 8/19/2020 Page 3 Proposed 2021 RPEC LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES As Approved by the Executive Board: 5/19/2020 As amended and approved by the Convention Legislative Committee 8/21/2020

TOP TIER PRIORITIES • Be aggressive in maintaining and improving the financial integrity of the State retirement system by: o Supporting Support full funding of employer contribution rates to pension plans as recommended by the State Actuary o Opposing Oppose efforts to create any new retirement plans for public employees that diminish benefit levels and/or compromise retirement security o Supporting Support only those modifications to retirement plans that do not threaten the financial integrity of the retirement system o Continuing Continue efforts to strengthen the role of active and retired DRS members in DRS governance • Ensure affordable PEBB Medicare benefit by increasing the state’s contribution to 50% of premium, push PEBB to contain cost increases to participants, and retain federal matching funds • Restoration of Restore a permanent Plan 1 COLA • Support legislation that would propose an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Washington – through the mechanism of the State Legislature to ensure the integrity of public pensions as enforceable contracts • Protect and Expand Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid

STATE PRIORITIES Retirement • Be aggressive in maintaining and improving the financial integrity of the State retirement system by: o Supporting Support full funding of employer contribution rates to pension plans as recommended by the State Actuary o Opposing Oppose efforts to create any new retirement plans for public employees that diminish benefit levels and/or compromise retirement security o Supporting Support only those modifications to retirement plans that do not threaten the financial integrity of the retirement system o Continuing Continue efforts to strengthen the role of active and retired DRS members in DRS governance • Restoration of Restore a permanent Plan 1 COLA • Support legislation that would propose an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Washington – through the mechanism of the State Legislature to insure the integrity of public pensions as enforceable contracts • Advocate for retirement security, particularly defined benefit-style pensions for all Washingtonians • Work in coalition with groups advocating for legislation that improves access to affordable housing. • Work in coalition with groups seeking to improve correct the regressive nature of Washington’s tax code Health Care • Ensure affordable PEBB Medicare benefit by increasing the state’s contribution to 50% of premium, push PEBB to contain cost increases to participants, and retain federal matching funds

• Maintain retiree health insurance options through PEBB at affordable costs and adequate level of benefit for those who have access • Support the creation of a public option on the state health insurance exchange to create competitive and affordable rates • Create access to affordable health care for all retired public employees • Support and monitor the Office of the Insurance Commissioner in their its regulation of Medicare supplement policies and rates to ensure quality plans are as affordable as possible • Work to improve benefits and maintain and expand access to Dental and Hearing coverage Contracting Out/Privatization • Oppose efforts to privatize or contract out public services

FEDERAL PRIORITIES Social Security and Medicare • Continue fight to protect Social Security from privatization • Protect and Expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid • Work to pass legislation that eliminates the contribution cap to Social Security ($127,200 in 2017) and adopts the CPI-E to calculate the cost-of-living adjustments • Support the full implementation of the Older Americans Act • Pursue affordable long-term care options for retirees • Fight for the elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) which unfairly diminishes the Social Security benefit of some public employees

RPEC ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION Continue to encourage RPEC member-volunteers to advance RPEC’s legislative agenda, and support lobbying activities year around and to create relationships with their Legislators.

RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

1 PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1

2

3 Statement of Justification

4 General Housekeeping & Membership Clarification

5

6 Therefore, the RPEC Executive Committee recommends the following

7 amendments to the RPEC Constitution:

8

9

10 ARTICLE IV

11 MEMBERSHIP

12 Membership in the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington is open to:

13 C. Non-federal public employee retirees including retired staff

14 employees of public employee unions in the state of Washington and

15 their spouses or designated beneficiaries, other than those who retired

16 under the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Retirement System.

17

18 ARTICLE V

19 CHAPTERS

20 Section 13. Chapters shall be permitted to participate in the Retired Public

21 Employees Council convention.

22

23 A. Each chapter shall be entitled to elect one (1) delegate for each

24 twenty-five (25) members or nearest number thereof (i.e., a remainder of

25 thirteen (13) or more will entitle the chapter to one (1) additional

1 delegate) to the Retired Public Employees Council convention. The

2 number of delegates each chapter is entitled to elect shall be based on

3 the number of dues-paying members on record with the council office

4 as of the last day of March February of each year; provided, that

5 chapters chartered after January 1 of each year shall be entitled to

6 representation based on their membership up to the month preceding

7 that of the scheduled convention and, provided, that any chapter losing

8 members to a new chapter shall have said members subtracted from its

9 voting strength.

10

11 ARTICLE VI

12 FINANCES

13 Section 1. Monthly deduction from Public Employees Retirement System

14 check: Membership Dues

15 A. Effective January 1, 2016, those members receiving monthly benefit

16 checks retirement benefits from a Washington retirement system may

17 have deducted from their monthly check payment their dues of $7.00

18 (seven dollars) per month and an additional $7.00 (seven dollars) per

19 month for their spouse, or domestic partner and/or any person

20 designated by them to receive a survivor benefit.

21 B. Those members not electing DRS monthly dues deduction, or who are not

22 eligible for a retirement system dues deduction, shall pay their dues

23 directly to the Retired Public Employees Council office, by cash, check,

24 (annual payment preferred) credit card, bill pay or other secure

25 electronic payment from a personal account or credit card.

1 C. From monthly dues receipts the The Retired Public Employees Council will

2 transmit by check or on-line banking $1.40 (one dollar and forty cents) to

3 the appropriate chapter, supplying the each chapter treasurer with an

4 ongoing membership list; and will transmit required per capita payments

5 to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees,

6 AFL-CIO, and shall retain the balance of the dues payment for council

7 operations.

8 Section 2. Payment by Cash or Check.

9 A. Those members not selecting monthly dues deduction or not eligible for

10 a retirement system deduction shall pay their dues directly to the Retired

11 Public Employees Council office by cash, check or credit card.

12 B. Dues received by the council office shall be distributed according to

13 Section 1B.

14 Section 2. Section 3. Lapsed Membership. When a member ceases paying

15 dues for a period of two months, he/she shall be dropped from membership.

16 Section 3. Section 4. Expenditures from the council’s general fund shall be

17 in accordance with procedures and guidelines adopted by the council office.

18 Section 4. Section 5. The council fiscal year is established as January 1

19 through December 31 of each year.

20 Section 5. Section 6. Two signatures shall be required on all checks

21 payments drawn on council funds. Council officers and the executive director

22 may be authorized to sign checks.

23

24 ARTICLE IX

25 DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF EXECUTIVE BOARD AND OFFICERS

1 Section 5. An executive committee of the executive board shall be

2 composed of the council president, who shall serve as chairperson; the council

3 secretary, who shall serve as secretary; the council treasurer; and the vice-

4 president. The executive director shall be a non-voting member. The executive

5 committee shall meet on the call of the president. The executive committee

6 can meet by audio or video teleconference on the request of the president

7 after the executive committee has adopted the policy set forth in Appendix F E

8 of the International Constitution…

9 Section 8. All accounts of the Retired Public Employees Council shall be

10 audited following the close of each fiscal year, or at the direction of the

11 Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board, by a certified public

12 accountant, who shall be appointed by the council treasurer with the

13 approval of the council executive board. The audit report shall be provided to

14 each delegate at the annual convention. In non-convention years, the audit

15 report will be sent to Chapter Presidents.

16

17 ARTICLE X

18 MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS

19 Section 1. Meetings of the executive board shall be called by the president

20 as necessary, but there shall be at least two (2) meetings during each year. A

21 majority of the members of the executive board shall constitute a quorum for

22 the transaction of business. Meetings of the executive board shall be open to

23 all members in good standing, except the president may call an executive

24 session to discuss and act on personnel matters or active lawsuits where open

25 discussion might do harm to the organization’s cause. The executive board can

1 meet by audio or video teleconference on the request of the president in

2 accordance Appendix E of the International Constitution. See Article VIII,

3 Elections of Officers.

4 Section 2. A convention shall be held every other year, in even-numbered

5 years beginning in 2016, between August 1 and October 31. The convention

6 shall be of not more than two days’ duration. Elections of officers and district

7 board members shall be held at the biennial convention. The officers and

8 board members elected at the 2015 convention shall serve until the 2016

9 convention. A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of not fewer

10 than one-third of the delegates seated in the convention.

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16 Committee Assignment: Constitution Committee

17 Committee Recommendation: Concur as amended

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

1 PROPOSED RESOLUTION 1

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3 A study of the lobbying efforts of the Retired Public Employees Council

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5 Whereas, our priorities for the benefit of our membership are typically gained

6 through state legislative action, and;

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8 Whereas, it is difficult to determine which of our efforts to influence the

9 legislature are successful or not so, and;

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11 Whereas, our efforts in all aspects of lobbying have not been formally studied,

12 and;

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14 Whereas, a great deal of individual, group, and financial resources are used for

15 lobbying efforts.

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17 Therefore be it resolved, that the President/Executive Board create a select

18 committee (not any current standing committee) to study our lobbying efforts in

19 all regards, and;

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21 Be it further resolved, that the committee issue a report no later than December

22 31, 2020 May 31, 2021 on its finding, and;

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24 Be it further resolved, that the committee will give due attention to the efforts of

25 our paid lobbyist(s), our Lobby Day event, individual lobbying and testimony by

1 our members at legislative hearings, and any other issues regarded by the

2 committee;

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4 Be it further resolved, that any recommendations by the committee also include

5 a recommended implementation summary to the Executive Board and;

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7 Be it further resolved, that the committee include a checklist outlining the steps

8 to take to implement regarding the recommendations as stated in their

9 implementation summary.

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12 Tim Welch, President

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3 Electronic delivery of Chapter Newsletters and other communications

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5 Whereas, a significant amount of money is spent by RPEC Chapters (Chapter

6 Newsletters) and the Council Office (Quarterly Newsletter) to their/the members,

7 and;

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9 Whereas, some chapters cannot afford to physically send a newsletter to their

10 members, and;

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12 Whereas, the newsletter is an effective means by which to communicate

13 statewide and local information to our members, and;

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15 Whereas, many more of our retirees are familiar with computer functions and

16 the use of electronic communication, and;

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18 Whereas, many of our members may prefer to receive communications through

19 electronic means, and;

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21 Whereas, we are obtaining more and more of our members’ email addresses.

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23 Therefore be it resolved, that the Council Office and the Executive Board work

24 together to formulate a plan to implement electronic means of communication

25 for Chapters and the Council Office to communicate with our members and;

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2 Be it further resolved, that electronic communication, especially in regards to

3 Chapter newsletters be on a voluntary basis member by member, with those

4 who do not wish electronic delivery to retain the option of physical delivery of

5 Chapter newsletters and other such communications where practical and;

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7 Be it further resolved, that this plan for Chapter/Council Office for options

8 regarding electronic communications be available not later than February 28,

9 2021 with an implementation date as soon as possible thereafter.

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15 Committee Recommendation: Concur

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3 Executive Board orientation and training

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5 Whereas the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington is chartered under

6 Washington State Law as non-profit corporation, and;

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8 Whereas best practices for the state’s non-profit corporations suggest that

9 supplemental board orientation/training should be provided for all new and

10 carryover board members, and;

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12 Whereas relevant training can maximize the work of the organization and

13 minimize risks.

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15 Therefore be it resolved, the Council work to establish a training program under

16 the auspices as stated above, and,

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18 Be it further resolved, that training for officers and executive board members will

19 take place within 90 days of installation of said personnel, and,

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21 Be it further resolved, that such training will involve at a minimum best practices

22 for nonprofit organizations, risk management, and other topics as deemed

23 essential by the Officers and Executive Board, and,

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RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE FINANCIAL REPORT AUGUST 1, 2018 TO JULY 31, 2020 RPEC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Report to the Convention – September 2020

SUMMARY

The Council’s Political Action Committee is responsible for establishing an endorsement process for legislative and statewide candidates. The committee also determines the amount of any contributions to be made from our PAC. The PAC is funded by an executive board approved contribution each month, and supplemented by monthly contributors who participate in our PAC deduction program (see list on page 2 of report). Several chapters have also made one-time contributions to our fund this year.

Prior to the August primary, we have contributed $3500 to state party campaign committees and $13,450 to legislative candidates. Additional contributions will be made prior to the November General Election. The current balance of the PAC fund is $13,101.43 as of August 27th.

The Political Action Committee consists of Don Boxford (Ch 27), Claude Burfect (Ch 3), Ed Cote (Ch 9), Celeste Sullin-Burris (Ch 12), Kathie Mills (Ch 17), Dean Foster (Ch 2), Mike Marston (Ch 22) Shirley Viscalla (Ch 8), Bill Ziegler (Ch 35), Kandy Kraig (RPEC Pres) and Bev Hermanson-Chair (Ch 2)

REPORT

The RPEC Political Action Committee makes endorsements of candidates and determines if the PAC will make contributions to those candidates. The Political Action Committee also makes recommendations to the statewide Executive Board on endorsements of statewide candidates and ballot measures.

Thus far in the 2020 election cycle, the committee has met via Zoom on April 14th, May 27th, June 29th, and August 21st.

Candidate interviews in statewide races were done by the Executive Committee and then the recommendation was passed on to the Executive Board.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in person candidate Interviews for the 2020 legislative races were not possible so the committee produced a candidate questionnaire that was sent to candidates. Questions concerning retiree issues were included in the questionnaires and recommendations for endorsement based on their responses, chapter feedback, and the voting history for incumbents.

Our PAC is funded by a budgeted contribution of 10 cents per member per month allocated from the general treasury. In addition, 132 members contribution a total of $732 per month via automatic deduction from their pension account. We appreciate the contributions received from Chapters 3, 7, 8, 18, 22, 23, and 40 which have supplemented the fund’s balance. More work will be done for the general election including get-out-the-vote (GOTV) efforts.

In addition, 680 members contribute a total of $4,851.00 to the AFSCME PEOPLE program which is used to fund contributions to campaigns for federal office and support the political work of councils. RPEC did request a grant of $40,000 from AFSCME PEOPLE in 2020 but it was not approved.

1 RPEC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Report to the Convention – September 2020

The PAC, after considering input from local chapter interviews and recommendations, made endorsements in more than 98 legislative races in the primary. A limited number of Senate and House races were determined to be critical for our goals of maintaining and increasing the current House and Senate friendly majorities. Rather than make small contributions to all endorsed candidates, the committee voted to focus contributions on those races that were most critical. Contributions were also made to campaign committees for both houses of the legislature to further support our endorsed candidates.

We made endorsement in seven of the state-wide races, nine of the congressional districts, and the four races for the Washington State Supreme Court.

We will be encouraging our members to work with the endorsed campaigns, the Washington State Labor Council and the Washington Federation of State Employees, turning out members from across the state for grassroots political action efforts.

Special mailers are being developed in the 6 highly contested races and will be sent to members prior to the general election to educate them about the reasons for supporting our endorsed candidates.

Finally, a statewide mailing was sent to all of our members listing each of the endorsed candidates in the form of our newsletter prior to the primary, with another set to go out prior to the general election.

RPEC endorsed candidates performed very well in the primary election, 98% will be moving on to the general election.

Attached to this report are the list of endorsed 2020 candidates and financial information concerning the income and expenses of our PAC thus far for 2020. The Committee wishes to thank all members who have participated in pollical action activities in the last two years. We especially appreciate the leadership of Chapters 2,6,7,8,12,18, and 46 who have done so much work to increase their chapter’s engagement with the political committee and its work.

Respectfully submitted,

Bev Hermanson, PAC Chair

RPEC PAC Fund Monthly Contributors

ADAMS, SHARON BECKER, ALBERT CHESTNUT, SHARON ALLINGER, JOHN M BECKMAN, CHRIS CHRISTIAN, KEITH D ANDERSON, HELEN BENDICKSON, CONSTANCE CHRISTIE, BETTY M. ANDERSON, HERBERT W BERRY, PATRICIA CLAPP, RICHARD ANDERSON, SANDRA BLAKE, DOROTHY COLYAR, VIRGINIA L BABIC, JOSEPH BLUMER, RUTH AE CONSIDINE, MAUREEN BAER, ROBERT BRAMSTEDT, JEANNINE M COOPER, CHARLES G. BAKER, ELIZABETH J CARLOS, CECILIA COTE, EDWARD S BARGA, PEG CAUGHLAN, JANE CROFTON, CORNELIA

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CURRY, ROBERT A KINGSTON, GERALD PRUFER, JULIE A DEARINGER, ANTHONY E KNOWLTON, FRANCES RABIDEAU, C J DEHNHOFF, ARTHUR W KONISHI, HANAKO RENCH, GWEN DELOZIER, DONALD R KRAIG, KANDY ROBBINS, CLINT DEVOE, JUDY V KRIEGER, JANET L ROLLINS, MARTIN DOVER, LARAINE LASSEGUES, DIXIE SACK, CAROL J DYER, CAROL A LAUZON, JANE SALTER, MARY K EGLINGTON, DOUGLAS LAWSON, SUSAN SAPPINGTON, CLAUDE W ELLIS, CAROLINE F LEE, STEVEN SHERFINSKI, JOHN T EVANS, PAUL MALLINGER, EARL SMITH, JOHN FINNIE, RICHARD L MARSHALL, VICKI SPAETH, ZONA GAIL FRALEY-MONILLAS, ADRIENNE MARSTON, MICHAEL SPAULDING, LINDA FRAZIER, PEGGY M MARTINEZ, NORA SPENCE, GEORGE FREEMAN, ESTHER N MASSICK, LUCILLE M STAATS, MICHAEL J FRITSCH, LORRAINE MASTEN, GEORGE D STANDISH, JOHANNA K FRY, EVERETT MATHENY, ROGER L STEIN, JANET R FULLMER, BILLIE JO MATHIAS, CHARLES H STENSETH, WOB U GARROTT, MAURICE MCDONALD, JAMES M STJOHN, EUGENE L GELSLEICHTER, CHARLES J MCDONALD, SUZANNE BR STRAUGHN, PAULETTE I GRABER, JOHN MCMAHON, WILLIAM F. TESTER, PAUL A GRANQUIST, WANDA L MCMEEL, JOHN TETSUKA, CHARLOTTE A GYSWYT, RITA J MILLER, EMMETT W THOMPSON, DUANE HALL, JOEL MILLS, KATHLEEN THOMPSON, MYRTLE M HALL, PENNY D MOORE, NANCY J TIVEY, GARY D HAMILTON, CHRISTINA C MORAN, HELEN E VAN NOPPEN, ELEANOR HANGARTNER, BARBARA MOSER, CHERYL VESQUE, GUNDA HERMANSON, BEVERLY A MULCIHY, CAROL WADE, HENRY D HINES, JEAN E NABOZNY, BETTY J WADE, WILMA I IRWIN, MARILYN S NELSON, EDITH L WAHLERS, CAROLE JOHNSON, DAVID GLEN NICHOLS, LOUIS C. WALTER, BARBARA J JOHNSTON, DARLENE A OLIVERS, CLAIR H WARFIELD, WARREN D JOHNSTON, DENNIS PALMER, WILLIAM S WICKS, STEPHEN E KEITH, JOHN H PEELER, DAVID C WILLIAMS, WAYNE L KESTERSON, LARRY J PETTIT, MARY L WILSON, EARL FREDRICK KIMBEL, CHERYL PROCTOR, DONALD E. ZIEGLER, REBECCA L

3 Retired Public Employee Council of Washington Political Action Committee Balance Sheet

August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2020

State Parties & Committee Contributions 6,950.00 Candidate Contributions 36,550.00

Expenses 2,871.08

Total Expenses 46,371.08

Beginning Balance 5,779.45 Deposits & Interest 52,966.66

Total Income 58,746.11

Balance on Hand 12,375.03 State Parties Contribution Report from August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2-20

DATE NUM NAME AMOUNT

1/22/2019 1433 House Democratic Campaign Committee 1,000.00

4/23/2019 1434 Skagit County Democrats 120.00

6/12/2019 1436 Washington State Labor Council 70.00

7/15/2019 1438 House Democratic Campaign Committee 500.00

7/15/2019 1440 The Kennedy Fund 500.00

10/17/2019 1447 Grays Harbor Democrats 200.00

1/7/2020 1449 Washington State Labor Council 60.00

2/27/2020 1450 Washington Democratic Campaign 2,500.00

4/20/2020 1452 House Democratic Campaign Committee 1,000.00

4/20/2020 1453 Washington Senate Democratic Campaign 1,000.00

TOTAL 6,950.00

Report from August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2-20

Candidate Contributions DATE NUM NAME AMOUNT DATE NUM NAME AMOUNT 09/04/2018 1402 Citizens for Brian Duthie 1,000.00 04/15/20 1451 Friends of Mari Leavitt 2,000.00 09/04/2018 1403 Citizens to Elect Mike Steele 500.00 06/09/20 1460 Elect Tanisha Harris 500.00 09/04/2018 1404 Citizens to Elect Scott McMullen 500.00 07/06/20 1461 Friends Debra Entenman 1,000.00 09/04/2018 1405 Clair for Senate 1,000.00 04/15/20 1462 Smith for 7th LD 500.00 09/04/2018 1406 Committee to Elect Irene Bowling 1,000.00 07/06/20 1463 Citizens for June Robinson 100.00 09/04/2018 1407 Committee to Elect James Thomas 500.00 07/06/20 1464 Citizens for Brian Duthie 250.00 09/04/2018 1408 Elect David Daggett 500.00 07/06/20 1465 Committee to Elect John Lovick 250.00 09/04/2018 1409 Elect Debra Entenman 1,000.00 07/06/20 1466 Committee to Elect Helen Price Johnson 500.00 09/04/2018 1410 Elect Justin Boneau 500.00 07/06/20 1467 Committee to Elect Mike Sells 100.00 09/04/2018 1411 Elect Kathy Gillespie 1,000.00 07/06/20 1469 Committee to Elect Skyler Rude 250.00 09/04/2018 1412 Elect Tanisha Harris 500.00 07/06/20 1469 Elect Clint Bryson 500.00 09/04/2018 1413 Emily Randall for State Senate 1,000.00 07/06/20 1470 Elect Jamila Taylor 500.00 09/04/2018 1414 Friends of Dave Paul 1,000.00 07/06/20 1472 Friends of Dan Bronoske 500.00 09/04/2018 1415 Friends of Dave Wilson 500.00 07/06/20 1473 Friends of Darcy Huffman 250.00 09/04/2018 1416 Friends of Frank Chopp 500.00 07/06/20 1474 Friends of Dave Paul 500.00 09/04/2018 1417 Friends of Jared Mead 500.00 07/06/20 1475 Friends of Julie Door 250.00 09/04/2018 1418 Friends of Jessa Lewis 500.00 07/06/20 1476 Friends of Laurie Dolan 100.00 09/04/2018 1419 Friends of Lisa Callan 500.00 07/06/20 1477 Friends of Laurie Jinkins 500.00 09/04/2018 1420 Friends of Patty Kuderer 1,000.00 06/09/20 1478 Friends of Lori Feagan 500.00 09/04/2018 1421 Friends of Pinky Vargas 1,000.00 07/06/20 1479 Friends of Melanie Morgan 100.00 09/04/2018 1422 Maralyn Chase for Senate 500.00 07/06/20 1480 Friends of Twina Nobles 500.00 09/04/2018 1423 People for Erin Frasier 1,000.00 07/06/20 1481 Liz Lovelett for State Senate 250.00 09/04/2018 1424 People for Sharon 500.00 07/06/20 1482 People for Sharon 1,000.00 09/04/2018 1425 Vote Jamie Smith 500.00 07/06/20 1483 People for Carrie Hesch 250.00 09/04/2018 1426 Vote Ramos 500.00 07/06/20 1484 People for Christine Rolfes 100.00 10/03/2018 1427 Citizens to Elect Scott McMullen 500.00 07/06/20 1485 People for McGarry 100.00 10/03/2018 1428 Friends of Eric Halvorson 1,000.00 07/06/20 1486 People for Tarra Simmons 500.00 10/03/2018 1429 Friends of Ivan Lewis 1,000.00 07/06/20 1487 Re-elect Pat Sullivan Campaign 250.00 10/03/2018 1430 Friends of Mona Das 500.00 07/06/20 1488 Sam Hunt for State Senate 100.00 Total 20,500.00 07/06/20 1489 The People for Jesse Johnson 500.00 01/22/19 1435 Wilson for Assessor 100.00 07/06/20 1490 Vote Alicia Rule 500.00 06/25/19 1437 Friends of Alex Ybarra 500.00 07/06/20 1491 Vote Jamie Smith 250.00 08/20/19 1444 Friends of Alex Ybarra 500.00 Total 13,450.00

08/20/19 1445 Liz Lovelett for State Senate 1,000.00 10/08/19 1446 Vote Satpal for County 500.00 Grand Total 36,550.00 Total 2,600.00 Report from August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2-20

DATE NUM NAME AMOUNT 10/17/18 1431 Capitol City Press 1138.50 11/06/18 1432 Capitol City Press 841.78 07/15/19 1439 Tags 144.28 07/31/19 1441 Retired Public Employees 103.50 10/21/19 1448 Retired Public Employees 211.50 07/22/20 1492 Retired Public Employees 431.52

2,871.08 RPEC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Allocation Deposits & Interest Report from August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2020

DATE TYPE SOURCE AMOUNT 08/01/18 Deposit PAC Allocation 1,004.30 09/04/18 Deposit AFSCME Grant 15,000.00 09/06/16 Deposit PAC Allocation 979.00 09/24/18 Deposit 2018 Convention Donations 2,017.00 09/27/18 Deposit Chapter 8 1,500.00 10/01/18 Deposit PAC Allocation 978.20 10/04/18 Deposit Chapter 21 250.00 11/05/18 Deposit PAC Allocation 999.20 12/03/18 Deposit PAC Allocation 1,007.60 Interest 0.92 01/02/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,004.30 02/05/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,004.30 03/04/2019 Deposit Joel Hall 10.00 03/04/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 997.10 04/01/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 988.60 04/01/2019 Deposit Susan & Larry Sanderlin 100.00 04/01/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 219.00 05/02/2019 Deposit DRS 251.00 05/02/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 983.00 05/29/2019 Deposit CH46 to John Wilson Endorsement 100.00 06/03/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 976.00 06/04/2019 Deposit DRS 271.00 06/06/2019 Deposit Catherine Baker 84.00 06/12/2019 Deposit Kenneth Benson 5.00 07/01/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 974.10 07/01/2019 Deposit DRS 397.00 08/02/2019 Deposit DRS 433.00 08/05/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 970.10 09/03/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 964.40 09/03/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 464.00 10/01/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,029.40 10/01/2019 Deposit Chapter 7 - contribution 500.00 10/02/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 504.50 11/04/2019 Deposit DRS 530.50 11/04/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,035.90 12/02/2019 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,033.40 12/02/2019 Deposit DRS 535.50 04/22/2019 Deposit Danney Williams 50.00 04/22/2019 Deposit RPEC Chapter 8 Endorsement 120.00 07/09/2019 Deposit Gary Odegaard 25.00 10/17/2019 Deposit RPEC -Chapter 18 Endorsement 200.00 Interest 10.38 01/02/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,027.90 01/02/2020 Deposit DRS 560.50 01/07/2020 Deposit Pat Thompson 100.00 01/22/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 36.00 02/04/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,027.60 02/05/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 575.50 03/02/2020 Deposit Retired Public Employees Council of 1,022.50 03/02/2020 Deposit DRS 585.50 03/03/2020 Deposit 10 board members @ $10.00 100.00 03/09/2020 Deposit Joseph Denogeon 84.00 03/09/2020 Deposit George Masten 10.00 03/09/2020 Deposit Tim Welch 10.00 04/02/2020 Deposit DRS 585.50 04/02/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,015.40 05/04/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,011.50 05/04/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 985.50 06/01/2020 Deposit DRS 985.50 06/01/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,007.00 07/01/2020 Deposit RPEC - Allocation 1,003.00 07/01/2020 Deposit DRS 718.50 Interest 8.56 52,966.66

2020 RPEC General Election Endorsements

Federal 1st CD: Suzan DelBene 2nd CD: Rick Larsen 3rd CD: Carolyn Long 5th CD: Dave Wilson 6th CD: Derek Kilmer 7th CD: Pramila Jayapal 8th CD: Kim Schrier 9th CD: Adam Smith 10th CD: Beth Doglio

Statewide Governor: Jay Inslee Lt. Governor: Denny Heck & Marko Liias Attorney General: Bob Ferguson Secretary of State: Gael Tarleton Public Lands Commissioner: Hilary Franz State Treasurer: Mike Pellicciotti State Auditor: Pat McCarthy Insurance Commissioner: Mike Kreidler

State Supreme Court Position 3: Raquel Montoya-Lewis Position 4: Charles Johnson Position 6: G. Helen Whitener Position 7: Debra Stephens

State Legislature

1st LD Senate: Derek Stanford 11th LD Senate: Bob Hasegawa 1st LD House 1: Davina Duerr 11th LD House 1: Zach Hudgins 1st LD House 2: Shelley Kloba 11th LD House 2: Steve Bergquist 3rd LD Senate: Andy Billig 12th LD Senate: Brad Hawkins 3rd LD House 1: Marcus Riccelli 12th LD House 1: Keith Goehner 3rd LD House 2: Timm Ormsby 12th LD House 2: Mike Steele 4th LD House 1: Lori Feagan 13th LD House 2: Alex Ybarra 5th LD Senate: Ingrid Anderson 15th LD House 1: Bruce Chandler 5th LD House 1: Bill Ramos 15th LD House 2: AJ Cooper 5th LD House 2: Lisa Callan 16th LD Senate: Danielle Garbe Reser 6th LD House 1: Mike Volz 16th LD House 2: Skyler Rude 6th LD House 2: Tom McGarry 17th LD Senate: Daniel Smith 9th LD Senate: Mark Schoesler 17th LD House 1: Tanisha Harris 10th LD Senate: Helen Price Johnson 18th LD Senate: Rick Bell 10th LD House 1: Angie Homola 18th LD House 2: Donna Sinclair 10th LD House 2: Dave Paul

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2020 RPEC General Election Endorsements

19th LD Senate: Dean Takko 38th LD Senate: June Robinson 19th LD House 1: Marianna Everson 38th LD House 1: Emily Wicks 19th LD House 2: Brian Blake 38th LD House 2: Mike Sells 21st LD House 1: Strom Peterson 39th LD House 1: Claus Joens 21st LD House 2: Lillian Ortiz-Self 40th LD Senate: Liz Lovelett 22nd LD Senate: Sam Hunt 40th LD House 1: Debra Lekanoff 22nd LD House 1: Laurie Dolan 40th LD House 2: Alex Ramel 22nd LD House 2: Jessica Bateman 41st LD Senate: Lisa Wellman 23rd LD Senate: Christine Rolfes 41st LD House 1: Tana Senn 23rd LD House 1: Tarra Simmons 41st LD House 2: My-Linh Thai 24th LD Senate: Kevin Van De Wege 42nd LD House 1: Alicia Rule 24th LD House 1: Mike Chapman 42nd LD House 2: Sharon Shewmake 24th LD House 2: Steve Tharinger 43rd LD House 1: Nicole Macri 25th LD Senate: Julie Door 43rd LD House 2: Frank Chopp 25th LD House 1: Jamie Smith 44th LD House 1: John Lovick 25th LD House 2: Brian Duthie 44th LD House 2: April Berg 26th LD House 1: Carrie Hesch 45th LD House 1: Roger Goodman 26th LD House 2: Joy Stanford 45th LD House 2: Larry Springer 27th LD Senate: Jeannie Darneille 46th LD House 1: Gerry Pollet 27th LD House 1: Laurie Jinkins 46th LD House 2: Javier Valdez 27th LD House 2: Jake Fey 47th LD House 1: Debra Entenman 28th LD Senate: T’wina Nobles 47th LD House 2: Pat Sullivan 28th LD House 1: Mari Leavitt 28th LD House 2: Dan Bronoske 48th LD House 1: Vandana Slatter 48th LD House 2: Amy Walen 29th LD House 1: Melanie Morgan 29th LD House 2: Steve Kirby 49th LD Senate: Annette Cleveland 49th LD House 1: Sharon Wylie 30th LD House 1: Jamila Taylor 49th LD House 2: Monica Jurado Stonier 30th LD House 2: Jesse Johnson 31st LD House 1: Katie Young 31st LD House 2: Eric Robertson 32nd LD House 1: Cindy Ryu 32nd LD House 2: Lauren Davis 33rd LD House 1: Tina Orwall 33rd LD House 2: Mia Gregerson 34th LD House 1: Eileen Cody 34th LD House 2: Joe Fitzgibbon 35th LD House 1: Colton Myers 35th LD House 2: Darcy Huffman 36th LD House 1: Noel Frame 36th LD House 2: Sarah Reyneveld 37th LD House 1: Sharon Tomiko Santos 37th LD House 2: Kirsten Harris-Talley

As approved by the RPEC Political Action Committee (PAC) on 8/21/2020 2

RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

Approval date: October 27, 2015

Constitution for Retired Public Employees Council of Washington AFSCME Retiree Chapter 10

PREAMBLE

To unite retired public employees in an organization devoted to protection of retirees’ rights, improve their welfare and happiness and to give the retirees a strong voice in making their views and concerns clearly known, we adopt this constitution. The Retired Public Employees will work with other retiree and active employee groups to accomplish these goals.

ARTICLE I NAME AND HEADQUARTERS

Section 1. The name of this organization shall be: Retired Public Employees Council of Washington, Retiree Chapter 10 a non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington, and its state headquarters shall be located in Olympia, Washington.

Section 2. The headquarters hereinafter will be referred to as the council office.

ARTICLE II AFFILIATIONS

Section 1. This organization shall be affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and for this purpose only shall be known as the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Retiree Chapter 10 (AFSCME).

Section 2. Affiliation with other organizations shall be the prerogative of the executive board provided that only the convention may authorize an affiliation that requires payment of dues and fees in excess of $250.00 on an annual basis as a condition of such affiliation.

ARTICLE III PURPOSE

The purpose of this organization shall be:

A. To unite retired public employees for their mutual welfare.

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B. To protect public employees’ retirement benefits by seeking and supporting the full funding of the Public Employees’ Retirement System. C. To protect the retirement rights of Retired Public Employees Council of Washington (RPEC) members as provided under the constitutions of the United States and the state of Washington and the laws promulgated thereunder. D. To secure public employee retirement benefits geared to the changes in the Seattle consumer price index. E. To secure continual upgrading of OASDI retirement benefits. F. To support and secure an adequate national health care coverage. G. To support and secure continued consumer protection legislation. H. To work with other organizations on programs of mutual benefit, including advocacy and leadership training programs. I. To promote social activities for members, their spouses and guests.

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington is open to:

A. All persons eligible to receive pension benefits from the Washington Public Employees Retirement System, regardless of whether they have begun receiving those benefits and as long as they were former employees of the public sector earning Washington Public Employee Retirement Systems benefits, and their spouses or designated beneficiaries. B. Washington Public Employee Retirement System employees who are within 18 (eighteen) months of retirement may become Associate Members of RPEC. These members will receive the newsletter and may attend conventions and chapter meetings, but may not vote and may not be delegates until they become retired, dues paying members. C. Non-federal public employee retirees in the state of Washington and their spouses or designated beneficiaries, other than those who retired under the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Retirement System. D. No person otherwise eligible for membership in RPEC shall be denied membership, because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or political belief.

ARTICLE V CHAPTERS

Section 1. Chapters shall be established by geographical area or by other suitable categories such as employee affiliation. A minimum of twenty-five (25) retirees and spouses in an area must be dues-paying members before consideration will be given to issuance of a charter. In general, the jurisdiction and establishment of each chapter shall be approved by the Retired Public

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Employees Council Executive Board. In the event there is a jurisdictional dispute between chapters or disagreement by the petitioners with the council’s executive board, the final decision shall be made by the next convention of the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington.

Section 2. The minimum officers elected by each chapter will be a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer or a secretary-treasurer. These elected officers shall constitute a chapter executive board. Additional executive board members may be elected.

Section 3. Nominations and elections of chapter officers shall be carried out by one of the following methods:

A. Nomination at the March meeting, elections conducted by secret ballot at the April meeting, and installation of officers at the conclusion of the April meeting. B. Nomination and election by secret ballot at the April meeting and installation of officers at the conclusion of the April meeting.

Section 4. The AFSCME Retiree Election Manual shall prevail at all chapter elections.

Section 5. No funds of the chapters or council can be spent in campaigning for an elective office of the chapter or the council.

Section 6. Chapters shall schedule chapter meetings to suit the needs of chapter members, but meetings shall be held not less than quarterly.

Section 7. Chapter meetings shall be conducted in accordance with this constitution.

Section 8. Chapters shall be governed by the uniform chapter constitution as contained in Appendix A of this constitution. Any changes in this uniform constitution adopted by the chapters shall be submitted to the executive board of the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington for final approval prior to such constitutional changes becoming effective.

Section 9. New members shall be assigned to a chapter according to their geographic location, except those who have retired from the University of Washington, King County and Western State Hospital. These members shall be assigned to the chapter designated exclusively for retirees of those agencies unless the member requests otherwise.

Section 10. When members, except those from the chapters specified in Section 9, change their place of residence they will be reassigned to the

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Section 11. Members may request reassignment to another chapter at any time provided the request is made in writing.

Section 12. When a chapter member moves out-of-state, the member’s chapter designation is not changed.

Section 13. Chapters shall be permitted to participate in the Retired Public Employees Council convention.

A. Each chapter shall be entitled to elect one (1) delegate for each twenty- five (25) members or nearest number thereof (i.e., a remainder of thirteen (13) or more will entitle the chapter to one (1) additional delegate) to the Retired Public Employees Council convention. The number of delegates each chapter is entitled to elect shall be based on the number of dues- paying members on record with the council office as of the last day of March of each year; provided, that chapters chartered after January 1 of each year shall be entitled to representation based on their membership up to the month preceding that of the scheduled convention and, provided, that any chapter losing members to a new chapter shall have said members subtracted from its voting strength. B. The chapter may elect or designate a chairperson of the delegation and an alternate chairperson. The chapter shall report the names of the delegates, the chairperson and alternate chairperson to the council office according to the instructions in the convention call. C. Delegate registration forms shall be submitted and processed according to instructions contained in the convention call. No delegate shall be seated until after the registration fee has been paid and it has been certified by the chapter president or secretary that he or she is a duly elected delegate of the chapter. D. Only chapters having a delegate or delegates in attendance shall be entitled to vote its total membership strength regardless of how many delegates are present on all recorded votes and elections coming before the convention. The number of votes shall be divided equally among the delegates in attendance with any remaining votes to be cast by the chairperson of the chapter’s delegation. No fractional votes shall be permitted. Delegates shall represent only the chapter to which they belong. E. Associate members, out-of-state members and chapter members not elected as delegates are welcomed and urged to attend the

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convention.

ARTICLE VI FINANCES

Section 1. Monthly deduction from Public Employees Retirement System check:

A. Effective January 1, 2016, those members receiving monthly benefit checks from a Washington retirement system may have deducted from their monthly check their dues $7.00 (seven dollars) per month and an additional $7.00 (seven dollars) per month for their spouse or domestic partner and/or any person designated by them to receive a survivor benefit. B. The Retired Public Employees Council will transmit by check or on-line banking $1.40 (one dollar and forty cents) to the appropriate chapter, supplying the treasurer with an ongoing membership list; transmit required per capita payments to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and shall retain the balance of the dues payment for council operations.

Section 2. Payment by Cash or Check.

A. Those members not selecting monthly dues deduction or not eligible for a retirement system deduction shall pay their dues directly to the Retired Public Employees Council office by cash, check or credit card. B. Dues received by the council office shall be distributed according to Section 1B.

Section 3. Lapsed Membership. When a member ceases paying dues for a period of two months, he/she shall be dropped from membership.

Section 4. Expenditures from the council’s general fund shall be in accordance with procedures and guidelines adopted by the council office.

Section 5. The council fiscal year is established as January 1 through December 31 of each year.

Section 6. Two signatures shall be required on all checks drawn on council funds. Council officers and the executive director may be authorized to sign checks.

ARTICLE VII OFFICERS

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Section 1. The officers of this statewide Retired Public Employees Council shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary, a treasurer and ten (10) district executive board members and these fourteen (14) shall constitute the Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board. Each district shall elect one executive board member, except district nine (9) shall elect two (2). District nine (9) shall elect no more than one district board member from a single chapter.

Section 2. To be eligible for office a member must be in good standing for six (6) months immediately preceding the election.

Section 3. No paid employee of the Retired Public Employees Council shall also serve as an officer of this organization.

ARTICLE VIII ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and district executive board members shall be elected for a two (2) year term. Officers and district board members shall be elected in even-numbered years, except that in 2015, officers and board members shall be elected for a one-year term.

Section 2. Nominations for president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer shall be made on the first day of the convention from the floor by duly accredited chapter delegates. Candidates or their designees shall be given the opportunity at the time of nomination to address the delegates not to exceed five minutes total. See Article X, Meetings and Conventions.

Section 3. If only one candidate is nominated, the presiding officer shall immediately declare said candidate elected by acclamation. If more than one candidate is nominated for an office an election by secret ballot by the duly accredited chapter delegates present will be held on the second day of the convention. For the purpose of this election, each chapter shall be apportioned its number of votes in each membership district based on the number of members in each chapter, and each delegate present shall be apportioned their number of votes as described in Article V, Section 13D, of this constitution.

Section 4. A majority of all the votes cast shall be necessary to elect a candidate. When more than two candidates are nominated for a single office and none of them receives a majority of all votes cast, all candidates except the two who received the most votes shall be dropped and a second ballot shall be cast.

Section 5. Nominations for and elections of the ten (10) district executive board members shall be conducted separately by those delegates representing chapters in their assigned district. For the purpose of this election, each chapter

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shall be apportioned its number of votes in each membership district based on the number of members in each chapter. For purposes of such elections the convention shall recess and the delegates shall caucus in the appropriate membership district groups; shall select a chairperson and recording secretary and conduct an election of the executive board member(s) to represent the members of each chapter in that membership district on the Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board. The election shall be conducted in accordance with procedures set forth in this constitution. Following the election of the membership district executive board members the convention shall reconvene and the results of the elections shall be announced by each of the membership district caucus chairpersons.

Section 6. Should a vacancy occur in the office of president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, or any membership district executive board member of the council, such vacancies shall be filled by a majority vote of the executive board; provided: that district executive board members must be members of a chapter in the district they are elected to represent.

Section 7. The AFSCME Retiree Election Manual shall prevail at all convention elections.

Section 8. No funds of the council can be spent in campaigning for an elective office of the council.

Section 9. Election and installation of officers shall take place at the annual convention. Installation format shall be as follows: “I, ______promise and pledge that I will perform faithfully and with honor the duties of the office, which I now assume in the Retired Public Employees Council of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. I pledge to fight for a society where all workers and retirees can seek economic and social justice through participation in their union and our democracy. I will work for these goals by organizing unorganized workers and retirees, mobilizing workers and retirees to participate in the political process, and fighting to gain and defend the best possible working standards through contracts and legislation. I acknowledge that it is a privilege to serve in this office and I promise that I will deliver to my successor in office all books, papers and other property of this council, which are in my possession at the close of my official term.”

ARTICLE IX DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF EXECUTIVE BOARD AND OFFICERS

Section 1. The Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board shall be the governing body of the council except when the convention is in session, and shall have all authorities of the convention except the right to amend this constitution. Minutes of all executive board actions will be printed and promptly

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Section 2. The executive board shall implement policies and programs as determined by the convention. The board shall give a status report on all resolutions passed by the convention to the chapters at least 60 days prior to the next convention. The executive board shall approve rules and regulations governing hiring of staff, employment standards, salaries, personnel practices, and travel regulations after receiving recommendations from the executive committee.

Section 3. The executive board members shall attend conventions at the expense of the Retired Public Employees Council.

Section 4. By virtue of their office, the executive board members shall have a vote at conventions on all matters except elections. Only board members who are also a delegate from their chapters may vote in elections. On roll call votes they may vote as a board member or a delegate, but not both.

Section 5. An executive committee of the executive board shall be composed of the council president, who shall serve as chairperson; the council secretary, who shall serve as secretary; the council treasurer; and the vice- president. The executive director shall be a non-voting member. The executive committee shall meet on the call of the president. The executive committee can meet by audio or video teleconference on the request of the president after the executive committee has adopted the policy set forth in Appendix F of the International Constitution. The executive committee shall develop and recommend to the executive board rules and regulations governing hiring of staff, employment standards, salaries, personnel practices and travel regulations. The executive committee shall review and make recommendations to the executive board on the annual proposed budget in accordance with policies and programs as determined in convention. The executive committee shall have the power to act on all matters on which the executive board is empowered to act, when, in the judgment of the president, action cannot be postponed until the next full board meeting, subject to the approval of the executive board at its next meeting. Minutes of the executive committee meetings shall be sent to all members of the executive board within ten (10) calendar days after such meetings

Section 6. The executive board shall create from its membership a finance committee. The finance committee shall be composed of the treasurer, who shall serve as chairperson; president and three (3) other members who shall be elected by and from the members of the executive board at the first meeting of the executive board held after the convention. Except for the treasurer and the

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president, executive board members who are members of the executive committee shall be ineligible to serve on the finance committee. Major expenditures of funds of the council, other than ordinary operating expenses, and the establishment of new staff positions shall be approved by the finance committee in advance. The finance committee is responsible for developing the proposed budget assuring that adequate finances are available to support the budget, presenting the proposed budget to the executive board for approval prior to the beginning of the fiscal year, and such other financial matters that are referred to the finance committee by the executive board. All acts of the finance committee shall be subject to the approval of the executive committee and executive board at its next meeting. Minutes of meetings of the finance committee shall be sent to the full executive board within ten (10) days after such meetings.

Section 7. In addition to the two standing RPEC committees, the executive committee and the finance committee, a legislative committee and membership committee shall be created as standing committees. The executive board will establish guidelines to govern the duties and responsibilities of the membership and legislative committees.

Section 8. All accounts of the Retired Public Employees Council shall be audited following the close of each fiscal year, or at the direction of the Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board, by a certified public accountant, who shall be appointed by the council treasurer with the approval of the council executive board. The audit report shall be provided to each delegate at the annual convention.

Section 9. The president shall be the principal officer of the council and shall conduct the affairs of the council in accordance with this constitution and in accordance with the policy decisions of the convention and the executive board. The president shall preside at all meetings of the council, at all meetings of the executive board, appoint all committees subject to the approval of the executive board except the executive committee and the finance committee, and shall be a member ex-officio of all committees. The president shall have authority to call special meetings of the executive board or executive committee at any time; provided: That reasonable notice is given to board members. The president shall make the necessary arrangements for the annual conventions and for executive board meetings. At the conclusion of his/her term, the president shall submit a report to the council regarding official acts during such term in office.

Section 10. The vice-president shall actively assist the president in conducting the business of the council in every way possible. In the absence of the president, the vice-president shall preside at all meetings and perform all duties otherwise performed by the president.

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Section 11. The secretary shall be responsible for preparing a record of the minutes of the council convention within thirty (30) days after the convention to ensure the final preparation and distribution of such minutes in a timely fashion to the affiliated chapters. The secretary shall also record the minutes of all executive committee and executive board meetings and distribute such minutes as required in Section 1 and 5 above.

Section 12. The treasurer shall be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the membership and financial records; shall be the approving authority for all expenditures drawn on the council’s funds, and shall be responsible for completion and filing of all pertinent federal and state government disclosure forms and federal income tax reports. The treasurer shall also provide a comparative financial statement to the convention for the months of January 1 through July 31 of the current year.

Section 13. District executive board members shall, when called upon and as required, visit the chapters within their districts. They shall oversee and ensure an effective communication network within their respective chapters. Board members shall report to the council president any significant activities of the chapters and ask the council president for assistance in solving problems. District executive board members shall take an active role in recruiting new members into the council and implementing the membership recruitment/retention plan approved by the executive board.

Section 14. The president shall be the official delegate of the council to the convention and/or any special meetings of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. The vice president shall be the first alternate of the council to the convention and/or special meeting of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. The treasurer shall be the second alternate and the secretary shall be the third alternate in the event either the president and/or the vice president are unable to attend.

ARTICLE X MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS

Section 1. Meetings of the executive board shall be called by the president as necessary, but there shall be at least two (2) meetings during each year. A majority of the members of the executive board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Meetings of the executive board shall be open to all members in good standing, except the president may call an executive session to discuss and act on personnel matters or active lawsuits where open discussion might do harm to the organization’s cause. See Article VIII, Elections of Officers.

Section 2. A convention shall be held every other year, in even-numbered

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Section 3. The annual convention shall be held at such time and place as is determined by the Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board.

Section 4. Special conventions may be called by a majority vote of the Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board.

Section 5. Notice of the annual convention shall be sent to affiliated chapters at least ninety (90) days prior to the date set for the convention. At-large members shall be notified of the Retired Public Employees Council convention.

Section 6. Registration, rules, resolutions, legislative, constitution, sergeant-at- arms and elections committees shall be appointed by the president prior to the convention and these committee shall function at the annual convention or as required.

ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

Section 1. Proposed amendments to this constitution and bylaws shall be submitted in writing to the council office, Olympia, Washington, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the annual convention of the Retired Public Employees Council. They shall bear the signature of the chapter president or secretary submitting them.

Section 2. Amendments may also be submitted by the council executive board and shall bear the signature of the council president or secretary.

Section 3. Each proposed amendment must be accompanied by a brief statement explaining why the amendment is needed.

Section 4. The council office shall submit proposed amendments to executive board members and to all chapters and convention delegates at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual convention. The Retired Public Employees Council Executive Board shall review and make a recommendation to the convention on any proposal to amend the constitution.

Section 5. Two-thirds of the delegates voting shall be necessary for adoption of a constitutional amendment. Any adopted changes to the constitution must

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be sent to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees within thirty (30) days of the adjournment of the Retired Public Employees Council Convention.

Section 6. Nothing contained in Appendix A (the chapter constitution) shall be in conflict with this constitution. In all cases, the council constitution shall prevail. Properly adopted amendments to this constitution shall, where applicable, automatically be incorporated into Appendix A (the chapter constitution).

ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 1. Except to the extent specified in this constitution, no officer of the council shall have the power to act as agent for or otherwise bind the council in any way whatsoever. No member or group of members or other person or persons shall have the power to act on behalf of or otherwise bind the council except to the extent specifically authorized in writing by the president of the or by the executive board of the council.

Bylaws

All questions of parliamentary nature not provided for in the constitution shall be decided by Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised.

Standing Committees

Standing committees will serve under the direction of the president.

Convention Committees

Registration, rules, resolutions, legislative, constitution, sergeant-at-arms and elections committees shall be appointed by the president prior to the convention and these committees shall function at the annual convention.

Resolutions

Section 1. Resolutions to the Retired Public Employees Council convention shall be submitted in writing at least forty-five (45) days prior to the convention to the council office, Olympia, Washington. They shall bear the signature of the chapter president or secretary submitting them.

Section 2. Resolutions may be submitted by the executive board of the council and shall bear the signature of the president or the secretary of the council up till noon or the first day of convention.

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Section 3. Each resolution must be accompanied by a brief statement explaining why the resolution is needed.

Section 4. Copies of properly submitted resolutions shall be sent to delegates fifteen days before the opening day of the convention.

Section 5. The president shall review all proposed resolutions, and assign them to the appropriate convention committee. The convention committee will make any necessary changes in them, consolidate resolutions where appropriate, and report its recommendations to the convention delegates.

Section 6. Resolutions may be submitted by chapters from the floor of the convention with copies provided to all delegates prior to the afternoon recess on the first day of the convention; provided: that the resolutions are accepted for consideration by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those delegates in attendance. A special meeting of the appropriate committee shall be convened to consider these resolutions.

Section 7. A majority of the delegates voting shall be necessary for adoption of a resolution.

Approved by:

LEE SAUNDERS President

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