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Scholarship Application for 2022-2023 Now Online

This years Scholarship Application is online
​and available through March 31st, 2022

December Auxiliary News

see what we've been up to as we wrap up 2021​
Accepting Resolution Requests for Proposed Changes to the Constitution through December 17th
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
 
Our 13th International Convention will be held during the summer of 2022. One of our goals is to update, modernize and make our Constitution easier to understand while keeping our purpose and mission intact. If there is any part of the Constitution that you would like to have changed including such things as grammar, punctuation, or inconsistencies, please prepare and submit the resolution and your reason for the change.
 
The Constitution Committee for the 13th International Convention will consider all proposed changes that are received from Lodges and Grand Lodge Officers. All proposed resolutions must be submitted in writing and each must be on a separate sheet of paper (if needed, make copies of the enclosed proposal form) and must be signed by no less than five (5) Members of the Lodge or by a Grand Officer.
 
Resolutions must be received by the International Secretary/Treasurer no later than December 17th 2021, in accordance with our Constitution Section 38 pages 19-20. No proposed changes will be accepted after that. date. After the Constitution Committee reviews all resolutions, they will prepare a report that will be mailed to each Grand Lodge Officer and each Subordinate Lodge Delegate 45 days prior to the convening of the Convention.
 
With regards to the Convention itself, details as to exact date and facility are being determined. Information will be mailed to each delegate as soon as it becomes available.
 
Our Constitution Committee members will be working very hard on behalf of our organization. It is very important that you review the Constitution carefully in order to submit the necessary proposed resolution requests.
Calling all Wisconsin Members
Hearing on the GOP's Rigged Maps Scheduled for Thursday, October 28th
​This is our final opportunity to let legislators know what we want in new voting district maps.
We need you to join us Thursday, October 28, at 9:00 a.m., in the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, and be prepared to sit through a long hearing to have your voice heard.


Multiple analyses indicate that these proposed maps are rigged, maybe even worse than the current maps. PlanScore says the three GOP-proposed maps have a massive efficiency gap of 10-16%. Princeton’s analysts gave them a grade of “F.” 

Here's what you can do:

Let us know that you plan to attend and testify at the Legislative hearing on Thursday, 10/28: 
Also, plan to attend the press conference before the hearings at 8:30 AM, before the Legislative hearings.

Register for testimony training, Monday, 10/25 at 7:00PM: ​
​Finally, the Fair Maps Coalition is hosting a Redistricting Briefing on Facebook Live Monday afternoon at 5:00PM. Tune in on the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition Facebook page:

Informational Workshop 1 

We hosted an information workshop to share with our members some useful information. Please watch it either with your spouse or with your lodge at your next meeting.
                                   This is a 2 hour meeting.
The 1st hour discusses what to do when an injury happens on the railroad presented by designated legal counsel.
The 2nd hour is a training on hurricane disaster response to help you prepare in the event of a hurricane.

Informational Workshop 2

This workshop is our 2nd virtual training. ​Learn from another group of designated legal counsel what to do when an injury happens on the railroad. 
This information is so important to rail families and something everyone needs to watch to protect your family. Watch with your spouse or with your lodge at your next lodge meeting.

Membership Feedback

We're asking all members to take a moment to fill out thid membership feedback form if you haven't already done so.
Thank you!

 Masks are needed for SMART TD Members

SMART TD members need our help. They are not being given personal protective equipment to prevent transmission of COVID 19 even thought they are classified as essential workers. In the last few weeks hundreds of transit workers have been infected with the virus including 35 deaths. There is an immediate and critical need to help protect them.
Your lodge can work on this for locals in your area however there are many locals that do not have an Auxiliary lodges in their area so we are working out where we will need to send them. In the meantime you can get started on making masks. Some masks require sewing while others do know. Below are some resources to help you determine the type you'd like to make.
​No sewing option
Good Housekeeping.
​Sewing and no sewing option
CDC​
Sewing option
Craft Passion
​Facebook link with instructional video clip by the CDC
CDC Instructional Video
​Metal Nose Pieces provided by SMART Sheet Metal members 
​Request Form
Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much. 
~Helen Keller
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