Past Events

Join us for the Veterans Day Ceremony, “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service,” on November 6th, 2024, from 1pm to 3pm at the Legislative Building - Columbia Room, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW, Olympia, WA 98504.
 
Veterans Day is a time to honor and recognize the brave service members who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This ceremony is an opportunity for us to come together as a community to express our gratitude and appreciation for their dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our nation.
 
Please share this message with your network to help us honor our veterans.
 
For any questions, email Verg.information@dva.wa.gov.
 

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

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With racist anti-immigrant rhetoric growing in the past few years, we felt it was important to acknowledge National Immigrants Day on October 28. 

President Ronald Reagan officially established National Immigrants Day in 1987 on the 101st anniversary of the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty to celebrate the unique history of the U.S. as a nation built and developed by immigrants.
In honor of National Immigrants Day, we encourage you to learn about immigrant experiences. 
Explore Immigrant Stories shared by our members.  

Watch “My Name Story”. “My Name Story” is a portrait-video project that examines the AANHPI experience through the lens of our names at the intersection of race, gender and class. This project explores themes of identity, belonging, and reclamation in a country that oftentimes labels AANHPIs as the other and perpetual foreigner. The project includes women from different generations, ethnicities and experiences who have had, at one point or another, struggles with their names and the meanings attached to them.
Visit I Stand with Immigrants/I Am an Immigrant.

Join the Solidarity Gathering on Thursday, October 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. hosted by the Office of Equity.  

Learn how language and accent biases impact the lives of your colleagues - both The Solidarity Gathering series is a platform for state employees to connect with one another by centering our lived experience and collective grief around events happening in our communities.

Many of today's world events impact state employees in their personal lives that may seem “taboo” to bring to work. This causes many of us to suffer in silence. Our current construct is not relational and does not allow space for us to speak on how we are impacted while also maintaining professionalism and productivity in the workplace.  The Solidarity Gathering is a brave space to unlearn and relearn, foster psychological safety, and celebrate diversity, culture, and history. Join us in cultivating community and solidarity.

Solidarity Gathering hosts: 

• Jean Paul, he/him - Shared Power Consultant, Washington State Office of Equity -
• Kalimah Ujaama, she/her - Washington State Patrol Pro-Equity Anti-Racism Consultant, Washington State Office of Equity -
• Nadine Nabass, she/they - Pro-Equity Anti Racism (PEAR) Specialist, WA State Employment Security Department

Solidarity Gathering sessions are hosted quarterly in partnership with WA State Business Resource Groups and State agency employees.

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CSEW and the Washington State Business Resource Groups (BRG’s) are pleased to invite you to participate in the third Statewide Book Club sessions where we will read and discuss the book The Good Immigrant: 26 Writers Reflect on America edited by Nikesh Shukla and Chimene Suleyman.
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!!
If you are interested in participating, please send your request to WIN@ofm.wa.gov by 5pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. 

The orientation and discussion dates are as follows:

• Book Club Facilitation Training – September 5 at 1:30-2:30 p.m. (COMPLETED)
• Discussion #1 – September 19 at 1:30-2:30 p.m. (COMPLETED)
• Discussion #2 – October 3 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Discussion #3 – October 17 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Discussion #4 – October 31 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Discussion #5 – November 14 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Check local libraries for digital, audio, and physical copies for the book:

• Seattle Public Library - https://www.spl.org/
• Tacoma Public Library - https://www.tacomalibrary.org/
• Timberland Regional Library - https://www.trl.org/
• Yakima Valley Library - https://www.yvl.org/
• Spokane Public Library - https://www.spokanelibrary.org/
• Library finder - https://libraryfinder.org/

List of diverse owned bookstores:

https://diversebooks.org/diverse-owned-bookstores-you-can-support-right-now/

List of independent bookstores in Washington:

https://www.newpages.com/independent-bookstores/washington-independent-bookstores/

Feel free to share this invitations and links to those who may be interested in joining us in these discussions (you do not have to be a state employee or a member of ICSEW or a BRG to join this book club!)

If you have any questions, please email us at win@ofm.wa.gov.

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We’re excited to announce that the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) and our nonprofit partners will be hosting a Citizenship Application Workshop on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at the Delridge Community Center in West Seattle. This free event aims to provide essential legal support to 130 legal permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. We’d love to have you join us! 

Event Details:

• Date: September 28, 2024
• Location: Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
• Time: All-day event. 8:30 AM – 6:OO PM.

If you are eligible for citizenship and need help with the application process, we would like to encourage you to register for the workshop. Our team of experts will be on hand to help with screening, filling out forms, and answering any questions you may have. To register, please call (206) 623-2105 or fill out our Citizenship Clinic Registration Form.  

Please invite family and friends who might benefit from the workshop or want to join us in supporting the event. 

We are grateful for your support and would happily provide additional details about the workshop. If you have any questions, please email Javiera Wood at javiera.wood@seattle.gov. We’re looking forward to having you with us on September 28th! 

Join us for the 2024 APIC Democracy Summit!

The Asian and Pacific Islander Coalition of Washington is proud to host the 2024 APIC Democracy Summit on Friday, September 27th from 11am – 2pm at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall!
This is an event where ~2,000 participants will get to see the two gubernatorial candidates (Attorney General Bob Ferguson and former Congressman and King County Sheriff Dave Reichert) speak on issues. 
While this event is hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC), EVERYONE is welcome to join us.  We cordially invite you to register and share this with everyone you know - other community leaders and community organizations! 

Register here 

Please register by Sept. 24.

The Latino Leadership Network (LLN) business resource group invites you to participate in their Hispanic Heritage Month events:

In-Person - Celebration at Millersylvania State Park on September 28

Register by September 25 to attend in person.

LLN invites you to join their 3rd annual in-person celebration on September 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (1224 Tilley Rd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512).

The festival features musical performances by Correo Aereo, Mariachi Ayutla, and La Nueva Novedad, inspiring speakers, a free lunch of traditional foods, and activities that highlight our vibrant and diverse Latine heritage. BRG members and the general public are welcome to join this celebration of our Latine cultural heritage.

Find more information about the event at https://parks.wa.gov/find-activity/event-calendar/2024/sep/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration

Virtual Lunch and Learns events. All sessions begin at 12:00 pm:

September 19 - Story-Telling: Highlighting 2SLGBTQ+ Experiences in Latine Culture

Registration is required.

Juan Garza (he/him), M.Ed. is a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE®) and an Equity, Diversity, Access, and Inclusion Administrator with the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Social and Health Services.  Juan is a second generation Mexican-American, originally from the Lower Yakima Valley, Central Washington and currently lives in Olympia.

Cecilia Zamprelli-Jones describes herself as a trans-racial adoptee from NYC.  A Nuyorican BIPOC who was raised up in an Italian/Irish household. “I’ve always had a connection to music, the arts, and the art of hustling ;).  I love connecting with people, hearing their stories, and being of service … it feeds my soul.”

Several state employees will share their personal intersection and identity. Please be aware that the stories and viewpoints belong exclusively to the participants of the panel and are not officially upheld or supported by the Latino Leadership Network or the State of Washington.  The details of the accounts shared by panelists are extremely personal and may include language and descriptors that reflect passionate, emotional, and/or emboldened expressions that could be triggering for participants/viewers.

September 26 - My Musical Tejano Familia

Registration is required.

Herminia Esqueda is a Pro-Equity, Anti-Racism Strategic Initiatives Administrator for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). Herminia comes from a long lineage of Tejanos who migrated to Idaho every summer to work in the sugar beet fields and potato harvest. Herminia will share her story of growing up in her musical Tejano familia. She will share a brief history of Conjunto music, the role of the accordion, and her grandfather’s contributions to Tex-Mex musical history. 
 

October 3 - Tips and Tricks to landing your next role-Understanding the state recruiting process.

Registration is required. 

Steve Camerer is a Talent Management Consultant for the Department of Labor and Industries. He has been in the recruiting field for the last 15 years, and prior to this, he taught courses in communication and ESL at various colleges across WA State. This presentation will take you through the state recruitment process and outline a timeline for hiring, so you can better know what to expect when applying to state jobs. In addition, we will offer you tips and best practices so that you have a better chance of standing out amongst the crowd. Among these, we will cover informational interviews, the STAR method of interviewing, and tips about tailoring your application materials.
 

October 10 - Spanglish in Government: Bridging Cultures and Enhancing Communication

Registration is required.

Estefania Martinez Limo is an epidemiologist at the Walla Walla County Department of Community Health. Born in Peru, Estefania immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up in the vibrant city of Chicago. This multicultural upbringing has profoundly shaped her professional focus and personal passions. In her presentation, Estefania explores the dynamic role of Spanglish, a blend of Spanish and English, within the context of government. She covers the cultural significance of Spanglish, its impact on government communication and services, and the integration of Spanglish in the workplace for government employees. The presentation addresses the benefits and challenges of using Spanglish, in the workplace. It includes engaging audience questions to foster discussion

ICSEW and the Washington State Business Resource Groups (BRG’s) are pleased to invite you to participate in the third Statewide Book Club sessions where we will read and discuss the book The Good Immigrant: 26 Writers Reflect on America edited by Nikesh Shukla and Chimene Suleyman.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form at the link below (or use the QR Code) so that you may receive the Microsoft Teams meeting invitations. Registration will close at 5pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

https://forms.office.com/g/zqLf9wF2E3

The orientation and discussion dates are as follows:
•    Book Club Facilitation Training – September 5 at 12:30-1:00 p.m.
•    Discussion #1 – September 19 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
•    Discussion #2 – October 3 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
•    Discussion #3 – October 17 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
•    Discussion #4 – October 31 at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
•    Discussion #5 – November 14 at 1:30-2:30 p.m
 

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.

Online Meeting Information

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86787447524?pwd=aTdsWXFpU3JrUEVLYlBhNjlDNVRLdz09

Meeting ID: 867 8744 7524

Passcode: 312248

General Membership is open to all current Washington State employees, including full-time, part-time, hourly, and salaried employees who are committed to supporting and advancing the mission of WIN.