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February Meeting refunds

February chapter and board meetings were canceled due to weather. For a refund of your registration fee, contact Jenifer Olsen, Registration Committee Chair.

IRWA Chapter 4

Chapter 4 of the International Right of Way Association, with nearly 300 active members, serves professionals throughout Western Washington. The chapter holds local monthly meetings September through May, IRWA education classes as scheduled and other events for the membership. Please contact a local chapter board member or attend a monthly meeting to find out more about what IRWA Chapter 4 can do for you!

Membership Meetings

IRWA Chapter 4 holds monthly membership meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. The meetings include excellent guest speakers discussing timely topics. Non members are encouraged to attend as the meetings are a perfect networking opportunity for all. Keep an eye on the website for the next meeting. We hope to see you there!

President’s Message

Happy New Year! Although the days are now getting longer, my term as Chapter President is getting shorter. Last year I shared my goals at the June Installation. With just over six months into the fiscal year, I want to share some of the objectives met since July 1st:

·Recruited and appointed new members into Chapter Leadership (Melinda Burkhart NESA Chair; Michele Pescador Membership Chair; Shawn Greninger and Andrew Sorba, Golf Chairs; Dianna Nausley McKeon, Secretary; Jenifer Olsen, Registration, and Michelle Rude, Website)

·Organized and coordinated Chapter 4 planning session to goals and objectives for the year (8/4/18)

·Increased communication through monthly President’s messages (7) to provide important information about Chapter, Region (see latest from Region 7), and International business and events

·Developed and monitored Chapter 4 2018-19 fiscal year approved operating budget

·Reviewed and updated Chapter 4 position descriptions (approved 10/4/18)

·Reviewed Chapter 4 bylaws

·Reviewed chapter 4 travel and advertising policies

·Verified uploads and reviewed QuickBooks to receive 1st and 2nd quarter financial incentives from HQ

·Attended International Directors Conference Call (10/11/18)

·Attended Region 7 Education Conference Call (10/18/18)

·Attended Region 7 Fall Forum in Spokane (10/27/18)

·Provided nominations for International awards (Employer of the year and Region Professional of the Year)

·Planned Chapter 4 Installation & Awards Event (6/5/19)

and my work is not finished...Read More