Candidates for 2010 PSE Board of Director Elections

The candidates listed below have declared their intention to run for the following positions on the PSE Board of Directors at the Annual Convention in July. The positions of state President & Secretary are “at-large” positions and are voted on by all registered delegates. Balloting for Zone Director positions will take place during zone caucuses. Voting will take place on Saturday, July 24. Results will be announced prior to the Awards Banquet.

To read the description of duties for the offices. Click on the candidate names below to read their statements.

President

		Judi Owens, Central Valley Chapter It has been my privilege to serve as your President since November 8, 2008. I would be honored to continue to represent the members of our union in that capacity. Read more,

Secretary

		Reen Doser, Lake Stevens Chapter I have chosen to give back to my union by serving you, the members of PSE. I believe in workers’ rights and livable wages and the effort that it takes to obtain them. I have dedicated time to promote classified workers in Olympia and within my school district as well as in Zone 11 as its Director. Read more,
		Jeannie Gilbert, WWU Chapter I have been representing higher education as the zone 13 director for the past year and the decision to run for secretary was an interesting one. I have been a secretary on a non-profit board before and taking clear, concise notes is tougher than it looks. Read more,
		Jacque Meddles, South Kitsap Chapter My name is Jacque Meddles and I am running for State Secretary. I am currently a secretary at a Junior High School in Port Orchard, have been involved with PSE for as long as I have worked for the District. Read more,

Zone 2 Director

		Charlotte Shindler, Rosalia Chapter My name is Charlotte Shindler; I am a paraeducator for the Rosalia School District. Serving on the Board has been of great learning experience for me about the organization. We are a member-driven union and that is very important to me. We are lucky to be members of such a strong union and we must maintain this strength. Read more,

Zone 4 Director

		Dave Munson, East Valley Yakima Chapter It has been a great two years as your Zone 4 Director. I have learned a lot in this time. It has been nice to get out and meet all of you. In the past two years I have had the opportunity to be the chair for the Awards Committee, help select the OSPI Classified Employee of the Year, work on the financial review committee, and be on the 20/20 workgroup. WOW, a lot of wonderful experiences. Read more,

Zone 6 Director

		Annie Copeland, Yelm Chapter I am celebrating my 20th year with Yelm Community schools as the district technology support specialist. In November 2009, I was voted by the zone 6 council to serve as your director for the remainder of the previous zone 6 director’s unexpired term. In this short time, I have discovered how important PSE is to classified employees. Read more,

Zone 8 Director

		Ross Wood, Mt. Baker ChapterMy name is Ross Wood and I have been a loyal and hard working PSE member for 21 years. I have been honored to serve as Zone 8 Director since September 2005 and I am asking for your vote so that I can continue to work for you. Read more,

Zone 10 Director

		Deb Lewin, Wenatchee Association Chapter This past year has been an exciting and educational year for me representing our chapters and members at the state level for our zone. I have enjoyed being part of the Board of Directors, setting goals, learning more about the PSE process and being a key communicator between the Board and Zone 10. Read more,

Zone 12 Director

		Dave Douglass, Aberdeen Chapter My name is Dave Douglass and I am running for Zone 12 Director. My qualifications include being an Advisory Board Member of the Clover Park Technical College Para Educator Program since 1995, Aberdeen Chapter Vice President for one year and Aberdeen Chapter President for six years. Read more,