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VOL. 68 NO. 1
JAN/FEB 2008
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Best Practices in the
Workforce System
OFFICIAL
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The World Leader of Professionals
in Workforce Systems
Best Practices in the Workforce System 1
Nominating Committee Report 2
From My Perspective 3
Washington Update 4
2008 Board of Directors 5
2008 District Directors 6
2008 District Directors Continued 7
95th International Education Conf. 8
Registration Form 9
Flexibility in the Workforce 10
Committee & Subcommittee Chairs 11
Turning Job Seekers into Brick Layers 12
Washington Update Continued 13
New Credential & Training Program 14
Around the Association 15
Community Spirit 16

WORKFORCE
PROFESSIONAL
Volume 68, No. 1
January/February 2008
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the workforce challenges of tomorrow.
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Rodney Welch, George Strait and
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Nominating Committee Announces Candidates for 2008 Election
The 2007-2008 Nominating Committee
is pleased to announce the 2008
International Officers Election will have
two contested races. A challenge was
made by International President Laura
Coburn to encourage the membership
to become involved and make at least
two nominations for each office. The success of your
professional organization is dependent on both your
involvement and the leaders you elect. Thank you to all
of those who worked hard to meet the challenge.
The final list of all qualified nominees for the 2008
election as prepared by the Nominating Committee is:
• For the position of International President-Elect: Daniel
Hays, Missouri/Virginia/District of Columbia
• For the position of International Vice President: David
Slimp, Oklahoma; Lloyd Romans, Georgia; and Rich
Vincent, South Dakota
OFFICERS
LAURA COBURN, PRESIDENT
laura.iawp@comcast.net
804-786-8286
GEORGE FAITHFUL, PRESIDENT-ELECT
faithg@odjfs.state.oh.us
614-995-4532
DANIEL L. HAYS, VICE PRESIDENT
vaiawpguy@comcast.net
202-693-3011
CATHERINE LEAPHEART, SECRETARY/TREASURER
oleapheart@centurytel.net or oleapheart@gmail.com
479-747-3914
LINDA D. BARNES, PAST PRESIDENT
ldb56@msn.com
270-274-4934
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
District 1 - VACANT
District 2 - JEANNE BENSON, New York
District 3 - VICKI ZIMMERLEE, Pennsylvania
District 4 - BOB PELLETIER, Maryland
District 5 - JOHN WITTENSTROM, North Carolina
District 6 - ANGELA ROYAL, Georgia
District 7 - JENNY YARIAN-SCALPELLI, Indiana
District 8 - SANDRA EVANS, Mississippi
District 9 - JUANITA HARBORT, Wisconsin
District 10 - LAURIE ILISKO, Nebraska
District 11 - MARIE AVANT, Louisiana
District 13 - LOU PEREZ, Colorado
District 14 - CRAIG KEYSTON, Oregon
District 15 - VERLETTA MOELLER, California
District 16 - JAN PUGSLEY, Canada
District 17 - MOTOHISA ANAI, Japan
District 18 - CHUNG CHENG LEE, Republic of China
District 19 - IHOR TSVILYNUK, Ukraine
District 20 - SANG JIN HA, Republic of Korea
• For the position of International Secretary/Treasurer:
David Washburn, Idaho and Karen Fawbush, Utah
According to the IAWP Standing Rules, Policies and
Procedures Manual, all members in good standing as of
the date the voting period begins shall be eligible to vote
by mail or electronic means. For those who do not wish to
vote electronically or on the first day of the International
Educational Conference, there will be a paper ballot
published in the next issue of the Workforce Professional.
Instructions on how to cast a vote electronically or by mail
will also be included in the next issue. There will be no
nominations from the floor at the business meeting.
Thank you to all candidates for stepping forward to meet
the call for leadership. Good luck to all candidates. Now
let the race begin!
Respectfully submitted,
Linda D. Barnes, Chair IAWP Nominating Committee
2007-2008 Board of Directors & Committee Chairs
COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS
Executive Committee: LAURA COBURN, VA
Committee Members:
George Faithful, OH
Daniel Hays, VA
Catherine B. Leapheart, AR
Linda D. Barnes, KY
Vicki Zimmerlee, PA
Sandra Evans, MS
Juanita Harbort, WI
Marie Avant, LA
Lou Perez, CO
Craig Keyston, OR
Conference Planning Committee Chair:
GEORGE BARTHALOW, FL
Conference Program Co-Chairs: SHARON MIKE, MD
J OAN BYRNES, VA
Local Arrangements Co-Chairs:
JOYCE FOGG, VA
JOAN SCOTT, VA
Educational Development: LORRAINE FAULDS, SC
Legislative Steering: JOHN WITTENSTROM, NC
Chapter Development: RICH VINCENT, SD
Nominating: LINDA D. BARNES, KY
Membership: VICKI ZIMMERLEE, PA
Bylaws & Resolutions: GEORGE FAITHFUL, OH
Audit & Finance: CATHERINE LEAPHEART, AR
International Development: DAVID WASHBURN, ID
Retiree: JANICE MATHIS, GA
Citation Award: JENNY YARIAN-SCALPELLI, IN
Services to Veterans: BOB PELLETIER, MD
Specialized Customer Services: ROBIN MCMANUS, SC
Marketing & Communications: DANIEL HAYS, VA
Communications: GENE ‘HARLEY’ REPLOGLE, IN
Marketing: DANIEL HAYS, VA
Award of Merit: LAURIE ILISKO, NE
Unemployment Insurance Award: SANDRA EVANS, MS
Administrative Organization: GEORGE FAITHFUL, OH
Administrative Office: LAURA COBURN, VA
Website Enhancement: DANIEL HAYS, VA
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From My Perspective
COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION -
the key ingredient to the workforce professional survival kit.
Daniel L. Hays
Vice President
How many times have we heard our boss say the following “this year the budget doesn’t look
good and we’re going to have to find ways to do more with less” If you are like me I am sure
you have heard that more times than you care to count and are beginning to feel like a dish
cloth that has been rung to the point of breaking. After all, it is because of the thousands of
dedicated workforce professionals - who unfortunately are all too often underappreciated -
that the workforce system has been able to do more with less for so long.
The trend line since 1995 of reduced funding, when adjusted for inflation for the workforce
system, is definitely still intact. The federal budget enacted on December 26th was not kind
to the workforce system, and yes if we have not already heard the statements from our bosses,
undoubtedly the “do more with less” bandwagon is certain to have another refrain in 2008.
So now that I have sufficiently dampened the spirits of this column, let me offer embers
of hope, coping strategies if you will. First and foremost stay active in IAWP and strive to
broaden your network of colleagues. In an era where “more with less” has become the
rule rather than the exception, having established relationships with other workforce
professionals around the nation is an invaluable asset. Many times in the course of my
daily work I have picked up the phone or sent off an email to one of the many colleagues
I have come to know through IAWP to say “have you ever had to handle this” or “what
does your agency do when this occurs”. This collaborative spirit and resource is at the
heart of every best practice in the business.
Second, be innovative and think outside the box. Doing so is an art not a science that
requires balancing to learn the lessons of the past while refusing to be crippled by them.
How many times have you ever heard a co-worker or superior say “because we have always
done it that way” Speaking the truth to power or the establishment is not always popular
or comfortable; but it is critical to survival, particularly in times when budgets are lean and
stagnation is in the air.
If you keep these two principles in your workforce professional survival kit, and work to live
by them in your daily lives, I truly believe not only will we survive these lean budget times,
but the American public will benefit from new innovations not yet imagined. Just look
around your office and you will see the evidence of these principles in things we now take
for granted.
While the support for the workforce system is not near what we want it to be, our colleagues
and predecessors have lived through worse times. The Reagan era was no friend to the workforce
system and thankfully things aren’t as bad yet. However, we must not sit idle during
this election season, take every opportunity you have to remind your elected officials and
candidates for elected office of the importance of the work we do every day for the American
economy.
Lastly as you embark on the new year, stay optimistic, stay involved in IAWP, and hold the
values of collaboration and innovation close and we will be able to continue to deliver the
critical services we provide to Americans. In the process begin to turn the corner toward the
day when the workforce system receives the support it deserves.
WORKFORCE PROFESSIONAL
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IAWP Washington Update
JANUARY 2008 REPORT
Final F Y 08 Budget Enacted
Congress did not complete action on the ten remaining
FY 08 domestic appropriations bills for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2007 until passage of an omnibus
bill covering all ten appropriations on December 22,
2007. This action came after Congressional leaders lost a
year long battle with the White House over the level of
total funding for domestic appropriations. The White
House victory on the total funding level forced the
Congressional leadership to cut $22 billion from their
planned level of investment in domestic priorities,
including employment and training programs. WIA,
Wagner-Peyser and UI program accounts suffered mostly
small reductions due mainly to the 1.747 percent acrossthe-board
cut to all domestic programs included in the
omnibus bill in order to reach the level of $22 billion in
cuts. However, in an effort to achieve these $22 billion in
funding cuts, Congressional appropriators included in
the bill a large rescission of prior year WIA adult, youth
and dislocated worker funding (see details below.)
The following chart covers key programs but does not
include the prior year funding rescission (see details
below.) In examining the chart below, it is important to
note “Statement of the Managers” (conference committee)
language, for which IAWP advocated, regarding
allocation of funds for state workforce information
grants under the One Stop Center/LMI account. The
final outcome for state workforce information grants
reflected in this language states: "Within the amount
provided for workforce information, national electronic
tools and one-stop system building, the Appropriations
Committee directs that workforce information grants to
the states be funded at no less than $32,430,000."
This language is similar to what was included in the
previously negotiated conference agreement. The stated
amount of $32,430,000 is the average of the prior two
fiscal years. What this means is that the very sizeable cut
that the conferees previously negotiated in this account
must be absorbed by USDOL's own activities, not by
state workforce information grants. However, the 1.747
percent across-the-board cut must be applied to this
amount as to all other accounts in all ten of the
domestic appropriations included in this omnibus bill.
(continued on page 13)
Lee Foley
Legislative &
Educational Liaison
Selected 08 EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM FUNDING LEVELS
ETA
Administration
Training &
Employment Services
FY 2007 FY 2008
President’s Request
FY 2008
Omnibus
FY 2007 v.
FY 2008
$ 3,556,272,000 $ 2,972,039,000 $ 3,576,268,000 $ 19,996,000
Adult Training $ 864,199,000 $ 712,000,000 $ 861,540,000 -$ 2,659,000
Youth Training $ 940,500,000 $ 840,500,000 $ 924,069,000 -$ 16,431,000
Dislocated Worker
Assist.
$ 1,471,903,000 $ 1,114,939,000 $ 1,464,707,000 -$ 7,196,000
Native Americans $ 53,696,000 $ 45,000,000 $ 52,758,000 -$ 938,000
Migrant & Seasonal
Farmworkers
Women in
Apprenticeship
$ 79,752,000 --------- $ 79,668,000 -$ 84,000
$ 1,000,000 --------- $ 983,000 -$ 17,000
YouthBuild $ 49,500.000 $ 50,000,000 $ 58,952,000 $ 9,452,000
P, D&R $ 14,700,000 $ 13,000,000 $ 48,508.000 $ 33,808,000
Evaluation $ 4,921.000 $ 7,000,000 $ 4,835,000 -$ 86,000
Reintegration of
Ex-Offenders
Community Based
Job Training Grants
Comm. Service Employ.
for Older Americans
Unemployment
Comp
($68,746,000 for
RRYO & ReEntry)
$ 39,600,000 $ 73,493,000 $ 73,493,000
$ 125,000,000 --------- ($ 122,816,000) -$ 2,184,000
$ 483,611,000 $ 350,000,000 $ 521,625,000 $ 38,014,000
$ 2,507,670,000 $ 2,561,223,000 $ 2,463,861,000 -$ 43,809,000
State Operations $ 2,496,330,000 $ 2,550,723,000 $ 2,454,134,000 -$ 42,196,000
National Activities $ 11,340,000 $ 10,500,000 $ 9,727,000 -$ 1,613,000
Employment
Services
$ 749,311,000 $ 721,545,000 $ 735,570,000 -$ 13,741,000
State Allotments $ 715,883,000 $ 688,779,000 $ 703,376,000 -$ 12,507,000
ES National
Activities
One Stop Career
Centers/LMI
Work Incentive
Grants
ETA Program
Admin.
$ 33,428,000 $ 32,766,000 $ 32,194,000 -$ 1,234,000
$ 63,855,000 $ 55,985,000 $ 52,059,000 -$ 11,796,000
$ 19,514,000 --------- $ 14,393,000 -$ 5,121,000
$ 199,708,000 $ 216,162,000 $ 172,323,000 -$ 27,385,000
Job Corps $ 1,578,277,000 $ 1,522,372,000 $ 1,610,506 $ 32,229,000
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2007-2008 IAWP Board of Directors
Current Career: Laura is a Labor Market Analyst in the Occupational Employment Statistics Program with the
Virginia Employment Commission. Laura previously held positions as Senior Agency Management Analyst in the
Quality Assurance program, Regional Rapid Response Coordinator and Local Office Interviewer/Workforce Services
Representative.
IAWP Membership: 20 years
Laura Coburn
President
IAWP Service: Coburn possesses the two valuable qualities of enthusiasm and commitment in her years of service to
IAWP. On the international level, Coburn has served as Vice Chair of Services to Specialized Customers, Vice Chair of
the International Development Committee, District 4 Director, Co-Chair of the International Development
Committee, and International Development Chair. She has served in the following chapter positions: Blue Ridge
Subchapter Treasurer, Subchapter President, Virginia Chapter Treasurer, Chapter President-elect, Chapter
Membership Chair, Chapter President, and Chapter Chair of Nominations and Elections. In fact, she served second
terms in each of those subchapter and chapter positions.
Current Career: George is a 14-year employee of the Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services.
IAWP Membership: 14 years
IAWP Service: On the international level George served as District 7 Director and Membership Committee Chair. He
conducted several workshops at the NC and KY International Conferences, and he facilitated and presented at the
President-Elect training in CA and KY. On the chapter level George has served in numerous leadership positions.
George Faithful
President-Elect
Current Career: Daniel is an Unemployment Insurance Program Specialist in the Division of Legislation – Office of
Workforce Security within the Employment and Training Administration (USDOL).
IAWP Membership: 6 years
Daniel Hays
Vice-President
IAWP Service: Daniel has held the following chapter offices: Past-President, President-Elect, President, Treasurer,
Legislative Chair, Constitution and Bylaws Chair, International Development Chair and Education Chair. At the
International level Daniel has held the following positions: District X Director and Chair of the Legislative Steering
Committee.
Current Career: During her lengthy career, Catherine administered Employment Services programs for several
different state governments as well as the private sector. After more than 35 years of public service, Catherine
recently has become self-employed as a private consultant both locally and internationally.
IAWP Membership: 32 years
Catherine Leapheart
Secretary/Treasurer
IAWP Service: Catherine has served as Arkansas Chapter President and various other chapter positions. She served
as District 11 Director, Legislative Steering Committee Chair, Award of Merit Chair, Conference Planning Committee
Financial Chair, International Development Committee Vice Chair, Audit and Finance Committee Chair, and has
been appreciative to serve the association as your International Secretary/Treasurer for the past 13 terms.
Current Career: Linda is retired following 27-years of service with the Kentucky Division of Unemployment Insurance
where she was an Unemployment Insurance Auditor IV.
IAWP Membership: 28 years
Linda Barnes
Immediate Past
President
IAWP Service: On the international level Barnes was elected International Vice President in 2004, and International
President-Elect in 2005. On the chapter level Barnes served as the Kentucky Chapter President in 1999-2000 and has
held the office of Kentucky Chapter Secretary/Treasurer for the last several years. Linda has also served as
Subchapter President and has been the Subchapter Secretary/Treasurer for many years. She served as District 7
Director on the Board in 2002-2003. Linda has also served as Award of Merit Chair, participated in the site selection
for the 2006 conference in Louisville and served on the name change committee.
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2007-2008 IAWP District Directors
Vacant - District 1
IAWP Membership: 17 years
Jeanne Benson - District 2
Current Career: Jeanne is a 27-year employee of
the NYS Department of Labor. She is a Senior
Counselor and works on special projects
concerning persons with disabilities.
IAWP Membership: 27 years
IAWP Service: On the international level Jeanne
has served as Group Merit Award Chair and Individual Citation Award
Chair. On the chapter level Jeanne has served as President, Vice-President,
Secretary-Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, and Education Membership Chairs.
Vicki R. Zimmerlee - District 3
Membership Committee Chair
Current Career: Vicki was a 33-year employee of
the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
She has worked in Human Resources, UC Benefits,
and the Federal Grants Office and has served as a
Quality Council Administrator.
IAWP Service: On the international level, Vicki serves as District 3 Director
and Membership Chair. On the chapter level, Vicki has served as
Pennsylvania Chapter President, President-Elect, Newsletter Editor,
Education, Membership, Awards, and International Development Chairs.
In addition, Vicki has served as chapter institute program chair, a member
of the Marketing Committee and has drafted articles for the chapter and
International publications. Vicki also is a WPDP Master.
Jenny Yarian-Scalpelli - District 7
Citation Award Chair
Current Career: Jenny spent 36 years as a programmer, systems analyst,
trainer, help desk professional, and software specialist with what is now
the Indiana Department of Workforce Development supporting all of the
various programs delivered by DWD. Since the summer of 2006 Jenny has
performed those same duties for the Indiana Office of Technology.
IAWP Membership: 33 years
Angela Royal - District 6
Current Career: Angela has worked in Workforce
Development for 16 years, 15 years with the
Georgia Department of Labor and a year with WIA.
She is a graduate of Georgia College and Troy State
University. Angela also served her country in the
USAF for five years.
IAWP Membership: 14 years
IAWP Service: Angela has served on the Georgia Chapter Board for five
years as a Subchapter President, Specialized Customer Service Chairperson
and District VI Director at the present time.
IAWP Service: Jenny has served twice as the Indiana Chapter President.
She is currently the recording secretary of the chapter as well as the editor
and publisher of the Hoosier, the Indiana Chapter newsletter. This term is
Jenny's second time as a representative for District 7 on the International
Board. At many past International Educational Conferences, Jenny could
be found in the Flash office, helping our current Flash editor with technical
problems and using her keyboard skills in getting things ready
for publishing.
IAWP Membership: 7 years
Robert C. M. Pelletier - District 4
Services to Veterans Subcommittee Chair
Current Career: Local Veterans Employment
Representative (LVER) for the Maryland
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
(Montgomery County, MD); Certified Global Career
Development Facilitator. 2007.
IAWP Service: Maryland Chapter President, 2 years; Currently District IV
Director and Chair, Services to Veterans Subcommittee.
IAWP Membership: 15 years
John Wittenstrom - District 5
Legislative Steering Committee Chair
Current Career: John is manager of the Moore &
Montgomery County Employment Security
Commission offices and Moore County JobLink
Career Center. Wittenstrom served in the United
States Navy and served a tour of duty in Vietnam
(67-68).
IAWP Service: On the international level John serves IAWP as District 5
Director, and he is the Legislative Steering Committee Chair. On the chapter
level John has served North Carolina as Treasurer, Vice President, President
elect, President, and Veterans Chair.
IAWP Membership: 26 years
Sandra Evans - District 8
Unemployment Insurance Award Chair
Current Career: Sandra is a 31-year employee with
the Mississippi Department of Employment
Security and is currently an Interviewer with ES
and UI responsibilities. She works in the
Greenwood WIN Job Center.
IAWP Service: On the international level Evans is District 8 Director and
Unemployment Insurance Award Chair. On the chapter level Evans has
served as Vice President and President of the MS NW Subchapter, and she
served as Vice President and President of the MS chapter.
IAWP Membership: 21 years
Juanita Harbort
Current Career: Juanita retired January 7, 2005 as a
31-year employee of the Wisconsin Department of
Workforce Development, Administrative Services
Division, Bureau of Information Technology
Services. She was the Change Manager and
Software Librarian.
IAWP Service: On the international level Juanita has served IAWP as District
9 Director and as a Flash Reporter at many International Conferences. On
the chapter level she has served as the newsletter editor for 20 years and on
the Executive Board.
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2007-2008 IAWP District Directors
Laurie Ilisko - District 10
Award of Merit Committee Chair
Current Career: Laurie retired in July of 2007 after
36 years with the Nebraska Dept of Labor. Her
official title was Workforce Coordinator, a fancy
name for a Career Counselor.
IAWP Membership: 16 years
IAWP Service: Laurie served as Zone Secretary, Chapter Vice President,
President Elect, and then Chapter President for 2 years. She was the editor
of the newsletter “The Sower”.
Verletta Moeller - District 15
Current Career: Val is a 32-year employee of the
California Employment Development Department.
IAWP Membership: 17 years
IAWP Service: On the international level Moeller is
presently District XV Director. On the chapter level
Moeller serves as Parliamentarian, Past Presidenttwo
terms; District III Director-five terms; Local Chapter President Cabrillo
Del Rio (CDR) - five terms; California Chapter Membership Coordinator,
District III treasurer and CDR treasurer-last six years.
Evangeline “Marie” Avant - District 11
Jan Pugsley - District 16
Current Career: Marie is an Accountant Manager
in the Office of Management & Finance; Reporting
and Control Unit who has 36 years of service with
the Louisiana Department of Labor. She is
scheduled to retire on February 24, 2008.
IAWP Membership: 30 years
IAWP Service: On the international level served as District XI Director.
On the chapter level served as Louisiana Chapter President 1998-1999.
Louisiana Chapter District Director 1996-1997; Vice president 1997-1998.
Vacant - District 12
Lou Perez - District 13
Current Career: Lou was a 17-year employee of the
Colorado Department of Labor, Division of
Employment and Training, Disabled Veterans’
Programs Representative, in the Adams County
Colorado Work Force Center.
IAWP Membership: 16 years
IAWP Service: On the international level Lou is the District 13 Director and
he has served as Individual Citation Award Chair. On the chapter level Lou
served as a two term President of the Colorado Chapter and was Treasurer
for three terms.
Craig Keyston - District 14
Current Career: Craig works for the Oregon
Employment Department, as an ES Program
Coordinator
IAWP Membership: 3 years
Motohisa Anai - District 17
Current Career: Motohisa is the First Secretary of
Labor Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in
Washington, D.C.
IAWP Membership: 3 years
IAWP Service: Mr. Anai is the District 17 Director.
Chung Cheng Lee - District 18
Current Career: Chung Cheng Lee is the Senior
Assistant of the Taipei Economic and Cultural
Representative Office in the United States. He was
a 13-year employee of the Council of Labor Affairs
in Taiwan, R.O.C. as an Executive Officer before
coming to the United States in November 2004.
IAWP Service: On the international level Chung Cheng Lee currently serves
IAWP as District XVIII Director.
IAWP Membership: 10 years
IAWP Service: On the chapter level, Craig has held
several positions including the following:
Subchapter President, Chapter Vice President, Chapter President Elect,
Oregon Chapter President, 2000-2001. Craig has planned several
Subchapter and Chapter Institutes as well as several training events funded
by W. Scott Boyd Group Grants. Craig was the recipient of seven consecutive
Bronze Key Awards and five International President’s Honor Rolls.
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Just Can’t Wait Until... 6/8/08!
The race is on and the time clock is ticking as plans for the 95th
International Educational Conference slated for June 8-12, 2008,
in historic and hip Richmond, Virginia are well underway. Planned
to correlate with the President’s administrative theme, Developing
Professionals for Today and Tomorrow, the educational
opportunities will be plentiful.
The Conference Program
Committee Co-Chairs Joan
Byrnes (VA) and Sharon
Mike (MD) promise the 95th
International Educational
Conference keynote
speakers will be nothing less
than dynamic! The search
continues to negotiate and
secure contracts with the
nationally-known motivational
speakers.
In answer to the annual Call for Proposals, the Conference Program
Committee has received a wide variety of workshop proposals.
The topics will cover an array of issues in workforce services,
unemployment insurance, labor market information, specialized
customers, veterans, older workers, and persons with disabilities.
Professional growth and life balance breakout sessions will be part
of the program as well. IAWP-related workshops will complete the
full program package.
Popular topics such as the Aging Workforce and Crossing the
Generations in the Workplace will return to the conference agenda.
Attendees will receive additional information on current topics
such as Identity Theft and Homeless Veterans. New topics like Ten
Ways to Fall Back in Love With Your Job will be featured.
Joan and Sharon won’t give away all the ideas they have, but it sure
makes one understand why IAWP conference attendees are saying,
“Just Can’t Wait Until 6/8/08.”
Mary Riddell, Administrative Office Manager
These keynotes and panel
discussions will be held in
general sessions and will
make up a significant part of
the agenda scheduled for the
conference. The tentative
agenda has been posted
online at http://www.iawponline.org/education/conference/ so all
attendees can know well in advance of the conference exactly how
the event will be presented. Updates will be made as additional
plans are set in concrete.
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IAWP 95th International Educational Conference
Richmond, Virginia • June 8-12, 2008
Attendee
For Name
Badge
Chapter Affiliation
Organization/Title
Address
City
State/Province
Email
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Fax
Fax
In case of emergency contact:
Name
Work Phone
Home Phone
Please List Special Needs (Vegetarian, wheelchair access, etc.)
Check all that apply
1st Time Attendee Member
Past Intl. President
Speaker
Retiree
Do you want to be a workshop facilitator/moderator
If so, contact Joan Byrnes at Joan.Byrnes@vec.virginia.gov
or Sharon Mike smike@dllr.state.md.us by April 1, 2008.
HOTEL
Make your hotel reservations with:
The Richmond Marriott
804-643-3400 / 1-800-228-9290
Rates: $125
(Single, Double, Triple, Quad)
Cut-off Date:
May 14, 2008
Meeting Group:
IAWP
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE
Full Member
❏ Before May 14 - $325 ❏ After May 14 - $375
Retired Member
❏ Before May 14 - $275 ❏ After May 14 - $325
(Only Full Conference Retired Member package will include the Retiree Luncheon)
I will be attending the Retiree Luncheon.
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Member Spouse/Guest ❏ One Only $275
Non-Member Spouse/Guest ❏ One Only $225
(Only one Member or one Non-member Spouse/Guest registration will be accepted
per Full or Retired Member Registration; Spouse/Guest registration must be
purchased by May 14.)
Please supply the name of your Spouse/Guest for badge:
Spouse/Guest Name:
Non-Member ❏ $455
Program Only – (Meal events not included)
❏ Entire conference program only $275
❏ Two day program only $150
❏ One day program only $80
Past International Presidents’ Luncheon ❏ $35
IAPES Foundation Alternative (No credit card payments)
I would like to donate $275 of the registration fee for the educational
portion of the conference. I realize this portion of my registration fee
will be tax-deductible for 2008. To take advantage of the tax deduction,
I am enclosing two (2) checks; one made payable to the IAPES
Foundation for $275 and the other made payable to IAWP for the
balance of my full registration.
TOTAL
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Questions Call IAWP 1-888-898-9960
Registrations without provisions for full payment will be returned.
Prices are U.S. dollars and payment must be made with U.S. funds.
Conference badges and tickets will be distributed upon arrival and
must be displayed for all program and social events. All cancellations
must be made in writing. Eligible refund requests received before May
14, 2008, (including a $50 cancellation processing fee) will be processed
following the conference. After May 14, 2008, cancellations will be
reviewed individually for eligibility of refund. Written emergency
documentation by physician, supervisor, and/or other authorized
personnel will be required.
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9

FLEXIBILITY IN THE WORKFORCE
Beginning, ending or somewhere in the middle.
By Ginny Bobbitt - IAWP Administrative Assistant
Our ever changing, fast-paced world
presents a vast array of challenges for employers
and workforce professionals to meet the needs of
workers at all stages of their careers. Whether it
is a young person trying to find his way, a middle-aged
homemaker returning to the workforce,
or a senior worker caring for an aging parent,
each group has a unique set of needs and
circumstances.
In November, the U.S. Department of Labor
(USDOL) awarded $20 million in grants for
youth offenders to 16 organizations throughout
the country. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao said,
“These…..grants will provide troubled youth
with educational opportunities, apprenticeships,
and skills training so that they can turn
their lives around and become productive citizens
of their communities.”
The grants will help prepare young adult
offenders for careers in construction, welding,
masonry, and advanced manufacturing. This
training may help a young person make a wise
choice at a critical point in his/her life, affording
the opportunity to learn a skill that could lead
to productive, lifelong employment.
Or perhaps a middle-aged worker needs to
re-enter the workforce and must acquire a new
skill or update their original skill-set - the
USDOL has recently proposed rule changes to
the National Apprenticeship System to make it
more flexible and user friendly in the 21st century
economy. The types of training would expand
from one to the following three approaches:
• Competency-based approach, which
requires the apprentice to complete a specific
number of On-the-Job Training (OJT) and
Related Technical Instruction (RTI) hours,
• Traditional, time-based approach, which
requires the apprentice to complete a specific
number of OJT and RTI hours, and
• Hybrid approach which requires the
apprentice to complete a minimum number
of OJT and RTI hours and demonstrate
competency in the defined subject areas.
Electronic media would be added to the definition
of RTI, and as a result, establish technology-based
and distance learning as part of an
apprentice’s instruction. The proposed changes
also provide for interim credential certificates,
reciprocity across state lines and enhanced
performance and accountability standards.
Lastly, a major focus for the future is the 77
million baby boomers rapidly approaching
senior status. This group of workers will present
a whole new set of challenges in the workplace.
In a recent article, Patricia Kempthorne, First
Lady of Idaho, stressed the urgent need for workplace
flexibility as baby boomers “…struggle to
balance the desire to work later in life with the
reality of growing older.” As an example,
Kempthorne cites the increase in the percentage
of the population who has regular responsibility
caring for an elderly parent as just one of the
issues facing older workers.
First Lady Kemthorne finishes by saying,
“ … Workforce Flexibility is not just the concern
of working parents, but also a common necessity
for both aging workers and their employers.”
These scenarios are merely three groups of
the many customers our members serve daily
and a small sampling of challenges and
solutions within a much bigger picture.
DAKOTA ROOTS SUMMARY Submitted by South Dakota Department of Labor
Dakota Roots is a workforce development
initiative aimed to connect former South
Dakotans to career opportunities with the state’s
leading businesses. It will expand the South
Dakota workforce by encouraging those with ties
to the state to return – to live, grow and build.
This joint partnership between the Department
of Labor, the Department of Tourism and State
Development, and the Office of Governor Mike
Rounds was launched October 20, 2006.
Dakota Roots is for anyone interested in
making a home in South Dakota and for anyone
interested in helping family and friends find a
rewarding career in South Dakota. There are
three ways to use www.DakotaRoots.com:
1. South Dakota citizens who know of family
or friends who want to come home can
make referrals.
2. Former or out-of-state residents who are
interested in finding a fulfilling career in
South Dakota can self-refer.
3. Businesses interested in expanding or
starting up can receive economic
development information and post their
career openings online.
Confidentiality is assured throughout the entire
process. Dakota Roots will never give out a
participant’s name or contact information.
Instead, Dakota Roots will match participants
with career openings available from South
Dakota businesses. Participants will be notified
when openings are appropriate to their skill sets.
If interested, the participants can pursue the
openings directly with the business.
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2007-2008 IAWP Committee and Subcommittee Chairs
IAWP Membership: 11 years
Sharon Mike
Conference Program Committee Co-Chair
Current Career: Sharon has been employed with
the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and
Regulation for 32 years. She has held various
Manager/Director positions in both
Unemployment Insurance and Job Service and is
currently an Administrator with a UI Claim Center.
IAWP Service: On the international level Sharon served two 2-year terms as
District 4 Director and Educational Development Chair. Sharon currently
serves as Conference Program Co Chair. Sharon served for three years as
Maryland Chapter President.
Joyce Fogg
Local Arrangements CommitteeCo- Chair
Joan Byrnes
Conference Program Committee Co-Chair
Current Career: Joan Byrnes has been with the
Virginia Employment Commission for 18 years as
the Training and Performance Consulting Manager.
She provides leadership and direction in identifying
staff development and performance issues, and
in developing effective performance improvement
interventions to support agency goals and initiatives. Joan holds a Masters’
degree in Education from V.P.I. & S.U. and has completed the American
Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Human Performance
Improvement certificate program. In 1998, the VEC received an Excellence
in Practice Citation from ASTD for her work in a human performance
improvement initiative.
IAWP Membership: 5 years
George Barthalow
Conference Administrative Chair &
Credentials Committee Chair
Current Career: George is currently an Area
Supervisor within the Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation.
IAWP Membership: 18 years
IAWP Service: On the international level Barthalow served as 2004-05
President and as District VI Director. He served on the Executive Board and
was the 1997-98 Program Chair in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He served as
Florida Chapter President in 1995-96. He served as Florida Chapter
Legislative Chair and Vice-President.
IAWP Service: Joan has been a member and strong supporter of IAWP with
an emphasis on member educational opportunities. In her leisure time,
Joan enjoys entertaining, sewing and gardening. Also, she and her husband
are Shag instructors and competitive dancers.
Current Career: Joyce is the Public Relations Manager for Virginia
Employment Commission In this capacity she has been responsible for
planning several national conferences hosted in Virginia. Previously she
has worked in the Governor’s Office in public relations. She is active in the
Old Dominion Chapter of the Society for Government Meeting Planners.
Joan Scott
Local Arrangements Committee Co-Chair
Current Career: She graduated from James Madison University with a
major in Business Administration. She has worked in consumer finance,
tax collections, and education. Since joining the Virginia Employment
Commission in 2002, she has worked as a tax examiner, senior analyst and
now in her current role as Auditing Manager.
IAWP Membership: 5 years
IAWP Service: Joan has been very active with the IAWP serving in several
leadership positions including her current role as Virginia Chapter
President. She is happy to claim herself as a lifelong resident of Richmond.
With her two children in college, Joan and her husband Richard are
adjusting to their new empty nester lifestyle
IAWP Membership: 6 years
Lorraine Faulds
Educational Development Committee Chair
Current Career: Lorraine works for the South
Carolina Employment Security Commission’s
Labor Market Information Department and has
for 18 years. She is currently Training and
Development Director in the Promotion and
Publications Unit. She has a Journalism degree
from Morrisville College in New York and a Human
Resource Management degree from Southern Wesleyan University.
IAWP Membership: 18 years
IAWP Service: Previously, Lorraine was the Chapter Development
Committee Chair in charge of the IAWP awards program, the District V
Director, Services to Specialized Customers Committee Chair,
Communications Subcommittee Chair, and Website Coordinator. On the
chapter level, Lorraine is currently the Communications Chair and member
of the awards review committee. She has served in several leadership roles
in the South Carolina Chapter including education chair, vice president,
president-elect, and president. She is also a WPDP Master.
Rich Vincent
Chapter Development Committee Chair
Current Career: Rich is a 17 year employee with
the South Dakota Department of Labor. He is an
Unemployment Insurance Program Specialist that
supervises the UI Call Center. Prior to working in
UI he was a Job Service Representative and Job
Service Manager.
IAWP Service: On the chapter level Vincent has served as President, Vice
President, membership chair, and chapter development chair. On the
International level this is the first year and position held as Chapter
Development Chair.
IAWP Membership: 3 years
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2007-2008 IAWP Committee and Subcommittee Chairs (continued)
David Washburn
International Development Committee Chair
Current Career: David retired in December 2006
from the Idaho Department of Commerce and
Labor after 29.5 years of service.
IAWP Membership: 22 years
IAWP Service: David currently serves as the
International Development Committee Chair and has served on several
International Committees including International Chapter Development
Committee Chair twice and the Executive Committee. He has served at the
Idaho Chapter level as Chapter President, President Elect, Vice President,
Secretary/Treasurer, International Development, Education, Awards and
Membership Committee Chairs. David has received 11 Bronze Key
Membership Awards and 14 PresidentÅfs Honor Roll Awards and is a
PDP Master.
Gene “Harley” Replogle
Communications Subcommittee Chair
Current Career: Harley retired following 42 years
of service with the Indiana Department of
Workforce Development, the last 15 of which were
as a Foreign Labor Certification Specialist.
IAWP Membership: 41 years
IAWP Service: Harley served twice as Indiana Chapter President, and he
received the Award of Merit (third place internationally). Harley has been
District 7 Director three times, and he has worked on Flash for nineteen
years.
IAWP Membership: 10 years
Robin McManus
Specialized Customer Service Sub-Committee
Chair
Current Career: Robin is a 17-year employee of the
SC Employment Security Commission, where she
currently works as a BTQ Program Coordinator in
the UI Technical Services Department.
IAWP Service: This is Robin’s first year serving at the International level.
On the chapter level, Robin currently serves as Immediate Past-President,
International Development Chair and Award of Merit Chair. Additionally,
she has held the positions of Special Projects Chair, Midlands Sub-Chapter
Vice-Chair, Membership Chair, International Delegate to Palm Springs, CA,
Professional Practices Award Chair, Hall of Fame Award Chair, State
Conference Program Chair, Subchapter Award Chair, Vice-President,
President-Elect, and President.
Janice Mathis
Retiree Subcommittee Chair
Current Career: Janice retired in 2002 following 34
years of service with the State of Georgia, the last
28 of which were with the Georgia Department of
Labor.
IAWP Membership: 31 years
IAWP Service: Janice served as Georgia Chapter President, twice as District
VI Director, also served as Retiree Chair and Program Chair for 1991
International Convention.
TURNING JOBSEEKERS INTO BRICKLAYERS
By Rodney Welch - Specialist, SCESC Communications
A new program in Chester County, South
Carolina, is turning local jobseekers into bricklayers.
The program, jointly sponsored by the
Chester County One-Stop Workforce Center, the
Chester County Career Center and local Adult
Education department, offers not only free
training, but the promise of a job with McGee
Brothers, a Monroe, NC-based business ranked
as one of the top masonry construction firms in
the country.
For jobseekers in a county which consistently
has one of the highest unemployment rates in
the state, it's been a hard offer to turn down.
"So far I've learned a lot," said masonry student
Demetrius Williams. "When I first started, I
didn't know the first thing about it, but over the
course I learned a lot of new things." Student
Cassius Meadows said "It's a free opportunity.
Why not take a chance on it"
Like a lot of good ideas, this one was
born out of necessity. Like so many small
communities across South Carolina, Chester
started feeling the economic freeze when textile
industries started either closing up or moving
elsewhere. In August 2007, the unemployment
rate was 11.4 in Chester County.
"Some of the companies that just recently
unfortunately went out of business," said Ron
Westbrook, Transition Specialist, Chester County
Adult Education, "people worked for them for 18
years being something like a basket weaver or a
weaver in a textile mill. There are no jobs for
weavers anymore. Therefore, they have this skill
base, but there's no place to use it. And when this
[masonry program] came along, we found it was
pretty easy to find people who were willing to do
that and eager to do that."
Getting Started
Masonry Instructor David Earl Brown, who
teaches the class at the Chester County Career
Center, was on board from the start. "I got with
Mr. Westbrook and I said `I can't understand
why Chester has the fourth highest unemployment
rate in the State of South Carolina, and
we're not doing anything about it.' I said, `I've
got a trade, I don't mind teaching, let's get
people jobs.' I told him `I'm not going to just
teach a class to be teaching it. Get job placement
first, give me a call.' So they gave me a
call in June, and we set it up."
This led to a meeting between the director,
the instructor for brick masonry, McGee
Brothers, and the Adult Education Learning
Center here in the Chester County area. The
Adult Education Center agreed to do assessment
testing and provide materials, the career center
would provide instruction and space for the
class, and the Workforce Center would handle
recruitment of eligible participants.
Making Money
The program isn't for everyone. Eligibility
requirements, besides English proficiency at the
8th Grade level, are to be able to continuously
lift 50 pounds. But the economic benefits of
being a skilled bricklayer are obvious.
Brown said he had one 18-year-old student
recently who started off with $12.00 an hour.
Last year, he made over $38,000. Some make as
much as $100,000 a year. "You tell me where you
can come out of college making $100,000 a year.
I have two degrees and I can make more money
with my hands than I can teaching. But I'm here
for a reason." A hand-made sign on the wall of
David Brown's classroom says it all: "This is the
home of the future taxpayers."
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JANUARY 2008 REPORT Final F Y 08 Budget Enacted (continued)
By Lee Foley, Legislative & Educational Liaison
WIA RESCISSION
The omnibus bill also rescinds $250,000,000 in
unexpended balances in excess of 30 percent
from WIA funds appropriated under the Adult,
Youth, and Dislocated Worker Assistance authorities
for fiscal years 2005 and 2006. In taking
this action, Congress directed the method by
which the Department would arrive at the total
amount to be recovered from each state within
each of the three funding streams. In addition,
the Office of Management and Budget has
directed that the Department include in this
rescission the recovery of prior year advance
appropriations that OMB claims the
Department allocated incorrectly. This brings
the total rescission action to $263,236,540.
DOL/ETA Acting Assistant Secretary Doug Small
has issued two guidance letters to the field
regarding implementing this rescission with
final combined total rescissions for all three
funding streams in individual states ranging
from a low of $200,562 in Vermont to a high
of $38,000,000 in New York.
ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
As Congress returned from its Christmas recess it
confronted a deteriorating economic situation in
the nation with 7.7 million Americans unemployed,
2 million foreclosure filings in the last
year - including 225,000 last month, the number
of families facing bankruptcy having risen by 40
percent in the past year, 1.3 million unemployed
workers who have been looking for a job for
more than six months, and predictions by some
economists that the unemployment rate would
reach 6.5 percent by the beginning of next year.
In the face of these realities, both Congress and
the White House have pledged to move quickly
to enact an economic stimulus package. The
White House favors mostly tax cuts and the
Congress favors a mix of tax cuts and spending
benefiting unemployed workers and low and
moderate-income families. Democratic
Congressional leaders would like to see such
spending include a temporary extension of
unemployment benefits to 46 weeks from 26
weeks, with an added 13 weeks in states with
high unemployment. The total cost of this provision
could be more than $30 billion in what
may be a $150 billion package of tax and spending
provisions. Spending provisions could also
include some additional ETA employment and
training funds, within which funding for a temporary
version of the old summer youth employment
program is likely. Other spending stimulus
candidates are increases for food stamps, temporary
Medicaid for the unemployed, and aid to
state and local governments.
Republican Congressional leaders who appeared
negative at first about most, if not all, of the
spending measures under discussion for the
stimulus package appear now to be warming to
extending federal unemployment benefits, but
will probably resist a Democratic proposal for a
$50 weekly increase in the unemployment benefit.
The Congress Budget Office (CBO), in assessing
the economic stimulus value of the unemployment
insurance program, anticipates not
many unemployed workers, who exhaust their
entitlement to regular benefits, will be in states
that have met the criteria for triggering the
extended benefit program in 2008. Therefore,
Congress is considering extending to regular
benefits 46 weeks with an additional 13 weeks
for states with high unemployment, as was done
in previous downturns. CBO anticipates a new
temporary stimulus program to extend unemployment
insurance to those who exhaust their
regular benefits, based on its analysis of the family
income of long-term UI recipients in previous
periods, could be stimulating since recipients are
likely to quickly spend most additional benefits.
On the tax side, the debate will be over whether
to include a business investment tax stimulus
and whether, as Congressional leaders prefer, an
income tax rebate would go only to low and
moderate income tax payers or whether, as the
White House prefers, it would also go to more
affluent taxpayers. Additionally contentious is
the position of many Democrats, who tend to be
more fiscally conservative when it comes to
holding the line on federal deficits, that Congress
should pay for any short term tax and spending
stimulus package by offsetting it elsewhere within
the federal budget within five years -- thus
not increasing the long term federal debt.
In all of this, time is of the essence, with most
economists predicting a recession has already
started or is soon to start and stimulus will
only have its desired effect if injected into the
economy very early in a recessionary cycle. So
lawmakers are scrambling to put together and
enact a package before the Presidents Day recess
in mid-February.
WIA REAUTHORIZATION
The high hopes of committee leaders and their
staffs on both sides of the aisle and both sides of
the Hill for passage of WIA in the first Session of
this Congress dissolved into little or no progress.
The final action of last year came when former
House Education and Labor Chair (now
Ranking Member) Howard “Buck” McKeon
(R-CA) introduced his version of WIA reauthorization,
which is similar to the bills he
authored as Chairman in the previous Congress.
It retains workforce funding stream consolidations
and faith-based grantee provisions
opposed by most House Democrats. It also
includes new provisions directing a larger
portion of WIA funds to local workforce boards
and splitting evenly funding for in-school and
out-of-school youth programs. It would also
authorize the Workforce Initiatives in Regional
Economic Development (WIRED) program
model, but would require local sign off for
state plans adopting this approach.
Emily DeRocco, long-time Assistant Secretary for
Employment and Training and the architect of
the administration’s various WIA reauthorization
proposals, resigned her position effective
January 3, 2008. It is not clear whether acting
Assistant Secretary Doug Small will play a
similar role in developing another reauthorization
proposal or whether the administration will
even push hard in this Congressional Session for
WIA reauthorization. Accordingly, it is unclear
what the prospects will be for reauthorization
of WIA in the second Session.
ADMINISTRATION WOULD VETO
HOUSE TAA BILL
Both House and Senate tax committee leaders
continue to press forward on reauthorization of
legislation to improve and extend the Trade
Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. The
varying proposals would extend current TAA
programs for five years, redesign benefits to be
more flexible and accessible, expand eligibility
to workers in service industries and distressed
communities, and make benefits available to
workers affected by trade with any country.
However, the Administration strongly opposes
H.R. 3920, the House version of the reauthorization,
and has formally threatened a presidential
veto. This has heightened interest in how the
Senate will move ahead with its version in the
second Session. The program is currently
operating under a temporary extension
enacted by Congress late last year.
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NEW CREDENTIAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM:
The distance credential facilitator (DCF) and online training program.
The IAPES Foundation has partnered with ReadyMinds to offer the
Distance Credentialed Facilitator (DCF) Online Training Program to
IAWP members. ReadyMinds is a nationally recognized career
counseling training organization and the sole provider of this online
training program. The DCF Training Program will educate and train
professionals so they become qualified to earn their DCF Credential
from the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), Inc., an
affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors--the largest
counselor/facilitator certification organization in the world.
Recognizing the increasing use of telephones, video, e-mail, e-chat
and websites for work with customers, CCE established a new
credential program based on distance facilitation methodologies.
Some of the advantages to the online training and obtaining the DCF
credential are:
• Establishes that IAWP members are adhering to and using the best
professional practices and ethical standards related to distance
facilitation in providing employment and career facilitation
services;
• Enhances the credibility of the agency or institution;
• Enables the IAWP member and their organization to reach
customers in a more professional manner;
• Provides a basis to develop and implement effective distance
service delivery programs; and
• Connects agencies and practitioners with networks and resources
related to distance delivery.
The result is the application of best practices and ethical standards for
the profession both in face-to-face and in distance situations.
The online training program is self-paced, available on a 24/7 basis,
averages approximately 40 focused hours to complete, and allows a
one-year time frame for completion. At the conclusion of each
module, there is a multiple choice assessment requiring 75% or
better as passing and may be retaken as needed.
This agreement between the Foundation and ReadyMinds is a
win-win for IAWP:
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Each time an IAWP member enrolls in the training, the
Foundation will receive a monetary donation;
Upon successful completion, trainees receive a certificate of
completion;
The training supports the continuing education requirement
certification (40 contact hours) offered by IAWP; and
The training provides members with an opportunity to gain skills
in the workforce development field.
The cost of registration for the online training is $395 and includes
all related training materials. To register or get more information, go
to the future link on the IAWP website: www.iawponline.org or call
ReadyMinds at 888.225.8248 for payment arrangements if your
organization is going to pay for the training. Be sure to tell them
you are an IAWP member.
To learn more about the DCF credential, please visit
www.cce-global.org or contact CCE at 336.482.2856. To obtain more
information about the online DCF Training (i.e. course competencies,
requirements for participating, etc.) please visit
www.readyminds.com/dcf or call 888.225.8248.
SEASONS
Past International President Passes
DECEMBER 31, 2007 –Sadly, the Association has lost another Past
International President. New York’s Sumner H. Forward served as
International President in 1965-1966. Mr. Forward graduated from
Syracuse University in 1932 and that same year began his career with the
Public Employment Center in Rochester, New York. Mr. Forward’s illustrious
career with the New York Office spanning 40 years ended with his
retirement from the Unemployment Insurance Division, New York State
Department of Labor as District Superintendent on January 23, 1975.
In 1936 Forward joined IAWP (IAPES) and served on nearly every committee
of the New York Chapter, including being Chapter President. On
the international level, in addition to being International President,
Forward served on several Executive Boards (Board of Directors) and
attended numerous Educational Conferences during his 40+ years as a
full IAWP member and his ensuing years as a retiree.
Mr. Forward’s dedication and knowledge of both IAWP and workforce
systems is irreplaceable and will be sorely missed. The Association
extends its heartfelt condolences to Mr. Forward’s family.
Former District Two Director Retires
JANUARY 30, 2008 – After 34 years of service
with the New York State Department of
Labor, former District Two Director
Sue Riley retired on January 30, 2008.
Sue stated in a recent e-mail to the
IAWP administrative office when
speaking of her career, “It has been
enhanced by my participation and
involvement in IAWP!”
Congratulations, Sue.
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AROUND THE ASSOCIATION
by George Strait - Contributing Writer
NEW YORK: Last July, retiree Richard Vitkay spent
two weeks in Rzeszow, Poland, teaching English as
part of a sixteen member group. This was the
seventh time Richard has taught in Poland, and
he also taught twice in Kiev, Ukraine. The group of
English teachers were invited by the representative
to the European Union from Vovoidship of
Rzeszow, one of the poorest regions in the EU.
Classes were attended by 130 teens and adults.
NORTH CAROLINA: The North Carolina Chapter
offers the Don Thomason Scholarship, which is
named for the former Veterans Outreach Specialist
stationed in the Hendersonville local office. Grants
may be for $500 to $1000. Five applications were
received this past year.
CALIFORNIA: The Los Compadres chapter mobilized
to meet the needs of many homeless students
in the community. As a result of the efforts of these
employees and association members, IAWP was
able to purchase numerous school supplies. They
were able to assist children in the communities of
Arleta, Panorama City, North Hollywood, Sylmar
and Van Nuys. Special kudos to Norma Gallegos,
Bettye Hicks, and Margie Lujano.
COLORADO: The Al Washburn Lifetime
Achievement Award was presented to Janet
Washburn Lynch. Cindy Powell, Pikes Peak office,
won the Specialized Customer Services Award. The
Glenn Reynolds Unemployment Insurance Award
was given to UI Team Leader Nancy Buelow.
Darrell Green, Rifle office, earned the Employee
Performance Award.
Kathleen Coffey Kline was named Unsung Hero.
Joe Fabac is the Retiree of the Year. Tom Ivory
received the International Relations Award. Josh
McDaniel was honored for his Services to Veterans.
Cindy Powell was the best at working with
Specialized Populations.
The chapter executive board consists of President
John Koontz; President Elect Martha Garcia; and
Treasurer Kathleen Coffey Kline. Lonnie Tobias is
Past President. Diane Bobrovolny writes, edits,
and publishes THE INFORMER.
DISTRICT X: The annual institute was held
October 25-26, 2007 in Grand Island, NE. District
X Director Laurinda Ilisko (NE) and Nebraska
Chapter President Judy Leick-Cropp greeted members
and guests from five of the six chapters in
District X, plus Texas. Featured guests and speakers
were Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Rick
Sheehy, South Dakota Deputy Secretary of Labor
Marcia Hultman, IAWP President Laura Coburn,
and IAWP Vice President Daniel Hays.
The District X Award of Merit was divided
between Graham Smith, South Dakota, and
Gloria Cano, Iowa. Duke Goodell, South Dakota,
was named Most Valuable Member. Rich Vincent,
South Dakota, won the Essay Contest. The
member with the most years was Phyllis
O’Connor, South Dakota.
Larry Anderson, Director, Office of Workforce and
Unemployment Insurance Programs in North
Dakota will be District X Director next year.
IDAHO: Director Roger Madsen has created a
Work-Life Enhancement Committee. This is part
of a larger “2010 Taskforce” effort. This committee
is specifically tasked to examine ways and means
of enhancing employee morale and job satisfaction.
Director Madsen has asked Employment and
Training Division Administrator Dwight A.
Johnson to lead this committee.
The Sage and Sawtooth subchapter recently held
a silent auction to raise money for a local cause.
The money was donated to the South Central
Community Action Partnership which provides
emergency medical services to qualified
applicants.
Chapter officers are President Linda Castaneda,
Vice President David Washburn,
Secretary/Treasurer Lu Lineberry, and Past
President Al Snyder.
MONTANA: Current officers in the Montana chapter
are President DeeDe Baker, President Elect
Elaine O’Leary, Vice President Deb Buxbaum,
Treasurer Dawn Buenzi, Secretary Betty Peterson,
and Past President Jeannie Wohlfrom.
The chapter presented a history display at the
annual institute in October. Joan Powers, chapter
historian, maintains information about the
chapter’s past. The items on display included
pictures, newsletters, convention-institute
programs, and other interesting items.
SOUTH CAROLINA: The chapter’s efforts to
support the International Development Fund
activities have been successful. They recently
raised $300 through Macy’s Shopping Pass
program. Additionally, this past year Lorraine
Faulds traveled to London, England and
Edinburgh, Scotland, where she visited Britain’s
version of a workforce center. Robin McManus
has been sharing information about IAWP and
the benefits of membership with a contact in
Bermuda.
The Midlands Subchapter hosted a holiday food
drive from November 8- 16, 2007. The members
collected canned goods and other nonperishable
foods for the Harvest Hope Food Bank. The
Pee Dee Subchapter also hosted a food drive
November 5 -6, 2007. Members do this in
support of the fight against hunger.
WASHINGTON: East Subchapter President
Heather Davis has been busy planning the chapter’s
2008 conference. It will be held May 7-9, 2008,
in Spokane. Washington. Chapter officers this year
are President Steve Ruggles, President Elect Cheryl
Brown, Treasurer Tammy Garofalo, Secretary Mary
Henley, and Past President Lee Stevens.
Please send news, information, chapter publications,
and other items of interest to George Strait,
314 Summertime, San Antonio, Texas 78216.
Phone: 210-366-2560. E-mail: gstrait2@satx.rr.com
WORKFORCE PROFESSIONAL 15

COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Submitted by Sory Hinton-Jordan - Past International President (CA)
The Employment Development Department
(EDD) Lancaster Workforce Services staff;
California’s International Association of
Workforce Professionals members (IAWP), Monica
Diaz of ABC’s KTLA Channel 7 Public Affairs
(Spark of Love campaign), and the management
team from Lancaster Valley Central Way’s Super
Wal-Mart united together this holiday season to
bring Christmas to six single parent households
located in the Antelope Valley.
The community support of the participating
parties was overwhelming. The collaboration of
these organizations in providing gifts to these
needy families was of immense assistance to the
parents who were unable to provide gifts for their
children at such a special time of the year.
Shirley Kemp, EDD Manager, local director of the
Antelope Valley WorkSource Center, and a 25 year
IAWP member, along with her staff, helped to
distribute the gifts to the families.
All participating parties recognized that in recent
years the need for greater community involvement
has grown in the Antelope Valley. While the
community’s population continues to grow, charitable
resources are on the decline. Also the recent
outsourcing of work from a major local employer
has had a major impact on the local economy.
Families are having a difficult time keeping up
with their basic needs. Among those needs are
mortgages, food and medical expenses. Many of
the toys provided to the families were the only gifts
that they received for Christmas. The books and
toiletry items that were also donated made a
significant contribution to the educational and
personal needs of the families with older children.
As the impact of this holiday event expands
beyond the Antelope Valley, EDD and its contributory
partners continue to enlarge their visions and
strategic objectives of meeting the needs of the
communities in which they both live and serve.
I AWP
Internation Association of Workforce Professionals
1801 Louisville Road • Frankfort, KY 40601