KEYNOTE SPEAKER FROM IT INDUSTRY WILL ASTOUND US The Chapter is fortunate to have contracted with an excellent keynote speaker who will help us create opportunities for success during the State Conference. Steven B. Levy is a business leader, public speaker, project manager, author, and the CEO of Lexician, which provides training, coaching, and consulting on leadership, presentation, and time and project management. His presentation for the keynote will be “The Sane Workplace: Manage Time, Reduce Stress”. Steven will also do a breakout workshop on “The Three Laws of Leadership”. Previously, as a senior leader at Microsoft, he headed the legal technology / operations department, led two product groups, co-headed application development in IT, and managed multi-million-dollar consulting projects in his seventeen years at the company. He specialized in innovation, leadership, customer and client focus, and team effectiveness. His unique and practical approach to leadership, people and project management, and workplace effectiveness is based on thirty-five years of managing projects and leading businesses on three continents. His work has made him a highly requested speaker, trainer, and seminar leader. Come to State Conference in May to learn from Steven B. Levy. SAVE THE DATES: MAY 18-19-20, 2016 OLYMPIA RED LION Clarion Volume LXIII No. 2-2016 e-NEWSLETTER THE SNEAK PEEK: State Educational Convention Conference Theme: “Creating Opportunities for Success through People, Purpose & Passion” IN THIS ISSUE Keynote Speaker Will Astound Us IAWP Chapter Officers IAWP Membership Application Mark Your Calendar Legislation affecting ESD 2016 Action Alert! Raise the Wage Sneak Peek @ State Conference: Who you’ll see Learn at Breakouts What you’ll do Persuade Your Manager to Attend State Conference Vote for Cheryl Brown Ramp Up for Succession Planning Retirees, Get Your Free. . . Get Into Older American Month VP/Marketing Corner Top 10 Reasons to Attend State Treasurer’s Corner Hello from Retirees President’s Corner-Conference info Mutual Aid Loans Help Colleagues Unsung Hero Nominate Hall of Fame Nomination Form Explore Buffalo Come to International
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
FROM IT INDUSTRY
WILL ASTOUND US
The Chapter is fortunate to have
contracted with an excellent
keynote speaker who will help us
create opportunities for success
during the State Conference.
Steven B. Levy is a business
leader, public speaker, project
manager, author, and the CEO of
Lexician, which provides training,
coaching, and consulting on
leadership, presentation, and time
and project management.
His presentation for the keynote
will be “The Sane Workplace:
Manage Time, Reduce Stress”.
Steven will also do a breakout
workshop on “The Three Laws of
Leadership”.
Previously, as a senior leader at
Microsoft, he headed the legal
technology / operations
department, led two product
groups, co-headed application
development in IT, and managed
multi-million-dollar consulting
projects in his seventeen years at
the company. He specialized in
innovation, leadership, customer
and client focus, and team
effectiveness.
His unique and practical approach
to leadership, people and project
management, and workplace
effectiveness is based on thirty-five
years of managing projects and
leading businesses on three
continents. His work has made him
a highly requested speaker, trainer,
and seminar leader.
Come to State Conference in May
to learn from Steven B. Levy.
SAVE THE DATES:
MAY 18-19-20, 2016
OLYMPIA RED LION
Clarion
Volume LXIII No. 2-2016
e-NEWSLETTER
THE
SNEAK PEEK: State Educational Convention Conference Theme: “Creating Opportunities for Success through People, Purpose & Passion”
IN THIS ISSUE Keynote Speaker Will Astound Us IAWP Chapter Officers IAWP Membership Application Mark Your Calendar Legislation affecting ESD 2016 Action Alert! Raise the Wage Sneak Peek @ State Conference: Who you’ll see Learn at Breakouts
What you’ll do Persuade Your Manager to Attend State Conference
Vote for Cheryl Brown Ramp Up for Succession Planning Retirees, Get Your Free. . . Get Into Older American Month VP/Marketing Corner Top 10 Reasons to Attend State Treasurer’s Corner Hello from Retirees President’s Corner-Conference info Mutual Aid Loans Help Colleagues Unsung Hero Nominate Hall of Fame Nomination Form Explore Buffalo Come to International
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APPLICATION FOR IAWP MEMBERSHIP
IAWP is YOUR Professional Association. We hope you will share your skills and interests to assist us in providing quality member programs. Help your chapter grow by using your talents to get involved in a committee or activity
– you’ll love it!
DUES: Active ____ $3.50 per pay check Retiree _____ $30 per Year
PROGRAM INTERESTS: (Circle one or more) WorkSource Dislocated Workers Unemployment Tax Unemployment Benefits Administrative Services Partnerships Other ____________________
AFFECTING ESD in 2016 The Washington State Legislature
passed a supplemental operating
budget and adjourned for the year
on March 29, 2016. Below see the
bills that will have an impact for
Employment Security.
2ESHB 2376 – Supplemental
Operating Budget. A technical
adjustment to Employment
Security’s budget of $23.5 million
aligns agency spending authority
with the level of federal revenue
expected through the end of the
biennium. This is a technical
adjustment only and will not
require the agency to reduce
staffing levels.
Another $20 million reduction in
our budget was of state funds that
could have been available in the
future for new initiatives. The
current level of our two state funds
(Employment Services
Administration and Administrative
Contingency Account) will be
supported in this biennium, but
any excess fund balances that we
could have used in the future to
start new projects above what we
are already doing-- or used as a
rainy day fund-- will not be
available. Again, this does not
mean that staffing will be reduced.
HB 2675 - Updating workforce
investment act references and
making no substantive changes. Not this year.
HB 2875 - Establishing the office
of privacy and data protection. Passed. Puts the Governor’s
Office of Privacy and Data
Protection within the Office of the
Chief Information Officer, to
ensure that state agencies comply
fully with state public records and
open government laws, while
seeking to protect personal
information to the maximum
extent possible. The Office must
work with state agencies to
promote data minimization,
monitor sale of personally
identifiable information or lists of
individuals to third parties,
examine data retention practices,
update privacy policies, and
monitor citizen complaints
regarding the collection and use of
personal information.
HB 2883 - Addressing
government efficiency by
eliminating or revising the
requirements for state agency
reports. Passed. Section 6
Amends RCW 50.22.157 to have
ESD report on TB program
December 1, 2016 and every five
years after instead of yearly.
HCR 4415 - Approving the 2016
state comprehensive plan for
workforce training and
education. Not this year.
SB 5635 - Enacting the uniform
power of attorney act (UPOAA). Passed by request of the Uniform
Law Commission, effective
January 1, 2017, Washington’s
Power of Attorney Act is repealed
in favor of this UPOAA but with
some differences from that Act.
SB 5342 - Concerning
definitions related to human
trafficking. Passed. Definitions
are added to the Human
Trafficking chapter for the
following terms: (1) any person;
(2) menace of any penalty; (3)
forced labor; (4) human trafficking
or trafficking; and (5) work or
service.
SB 6376 - Recognizing human
trafficking awareness day.
Passed. Will be January 11, added
to 13 other days recognized by the
Legislature but not considered
legal holidays.
SB 6528 - Enacting the
cybersecurity jobs act of 2016. Passed. The Office of the Chief
Information Officer (OCIO) must
implement a process to detect and
respond to accidental or deliberate
security incidents that result in
unauthorized access, loss,
disruption, or destruction of
communication and IT resources.
The OCIO must develop plans and
procedures to ensure continuity of
operations for IT resources in the
event of a security incident.
ACTION ALERT! RAISE THE WAGE: Who earns less than $15 an hour?
42 % of all U.S. workers 48 % of women 54 % of African Americans 60 % of Latinos
More than 2.8 are cashiers, 2.0 million are retail salespersons, and 1.9 million are waiters/waitresses. Tell Your Elected Officials here and
in D.C. to RAISE THE WAGE. Then tell your Legislative Committee what you’ve done. NOTE: DO NOT USE AGENCY EQUIPMENT OR RESOURCES TO WORK ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES.
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Who to expect to see at State Conference?
U.S. Senator Patty Murray
ES Commissioner Dale Peinecke
ES Deputy Commissioner Lisa Marsh
IAWP Exec. Director Steve Bent
Ex Microsoft leader Steven Levy
Lean Transformation & Quality Improvement Director Karl Kraber
HR & Operations Support Asst. Commissioner Ron Marshall
Labor Market Director Cynthia Forland
Information Technology and Business Integration Director Renee Linder
UI Claims Center Operations Director Susan Hettinger
Communications Director Janelle Guthrie
Acting Workforce and Career Development Director Kelly Lindseth
Panel on WIOA with Partners
Leadership Panel
Colleagues and partners from all programs across the state
Learn at Breakout Sessions
New Automation: WorkforceWA.com (WIT) and Unemployment Tax And Benefits (UTAB)
3 Laws of Leadership
Grant Writing
Lean Workshop / Results WA
Smart Health
Change Management
Effective Communications
Veterans Services
“How to bring the fun back”
Applying for ESD Jobs
Navigating Different Personalities
What to expect to do at State Conference?
Free Early Birds
President’s Reception
Free continental breakfasts
Networking
Annual Awards Luncheon
Silent Auction
Annual Members Meeting
7 Ways to Persuade Your Manager to Allow You to Attend the Conference Persuading your boss to allow you to participate in professional development is easier than it looks. Here are seven ways to persuade your boss that attending the IAWP State Educational Conference is worth attending:
Make sure your supervisor knows that
IAWP is meaningful to you and why.
Mention it at your review when you have
a chance to ask for manager support.
Review the IAWP agenda (coming soon)
and make a direct connection to your
work. Explain how attending will help
you do your job better.
Use the strategic plan to your
advantage. The IAWP conference
improves employee engagement by
giving you opportunities to learn and
grow and a chance to learn the business
of ESD—from peers and leaders.
Volunteer to help support IAWP. If you
demonstrate volunteer commitment,
your boss will know it matters to you.
Figure out how to reduce costs. Share a
room. Car pool. Show your boss you
know that every penny matters.
Think about how to cover your work
while you are out. Negotiate with co-
workers to cover your load so your
customers don’t suffer.
Make this your ONE professional
development opportunity of the year. If
you tell your manager this is the only
request you’ll make, you’ll have a better
chance.
SNEAK PEEK: State Educational Convention Conference Theme: “Creating Opportunities for Success through People, Purpose & Passion”
As a thank you to those retirees who have paid their 2016 dues, and an incentive to those who have not yet written out a check, we’re having a “contest”. We will do a drawing from the pool of all retirees who have paid their membership dues postmarked by April 25th. If your name is drawn, you will receive your choice of a free education registration to state conference May 19-21, or a free Crabfeed ticket for February 25, 2017. So, GET THOSE DUES IN TODAY
GET INTO THE ACT WITH OLDER AMERICANS MONTH By Kirk Larson, Social Security Western Washington Public Affairs Specialist
In May, we recognize Older Americans Month to acknowledge older Americans and their contributions to the nation.
More than 40 million people in the United States are 65 or older. By 2035, the U.S. Census Bureau projects this number will double, which makes improving the quality of life for older Americans even more important as we look to the future. It is Social Security’s priority to provide a safety net for older Americans. You can learn more about Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov.
The main reason Social Security was established over 80 years ago was to help older Americans. For many older Americans, Social Security benefits are their only source of retirement income. Social Security payments continue for life and are adjusted to keep pace with inflation. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) estimates that these benefits help keep 35 percent of older Americans out of poverty.
A great tool for people of all ages is the my Social Security account. With a personalized my Social Security account, you can:
Get an estimate of future benefits, if you still work;
Get an instant letter with proof of current benefits; &
Manage your benefits. www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount Join the millions of people who have
already created accounts to help them plan for retirement.
This May also marks the 51th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. Congress passed the Act in 1965 in response to a lack of community social services for older persons. In addition, Medicare, in effect since July 1, 1966, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Medicare provides health insurance to more than 43 million Americans age 65 and older. If you aren’t familiar with the four parts of Medicare, they are:
Part A (hospital insurance): Hospital insurance helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (after a hospital stay), some home health care, and hospice care.
Part B (medical insurance): Medical insurance helps pay for doctors’ services and many other medical services and supplies that hospital insurance doesn’t cover.
Part C (Medicare Advantage plans): If you have Medicare Parts A and B, you can join a Medicare Advantage plan. Private companies offer Medicare Advantage plans approved by Medicare. Plans generally help you pay the medical costs not covered by Medicare Part A and B.
Part D (prescription drug coverage): Prescription drug coverage helps pay for medications doctors prescribe for treatment.
To learn more about applying for Medicare, read our publication Applying For Medicare Only—Before You Decide. To learn more about Social Security, read Understanding the Benefits. Both are available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.
By Kyla Meredith-Boucher, Vice President & Marketing Committee Chair
Education and growth are important in life and our careers. Often in our field, we can become complacent because we feel there are limited ways to learn and grow at work. We feel stuck and, as a result, our job satisfaction goes down. Good news! It doesn’t have to be that way.
IAWP can be your link to training and opportunities to learn about other facets of the agency, learn about lean and its potential impacts on your job, get information from leadership on the strategic goals of the agency and hear from experts in work force development.
There are engaging opportunities within your subchapter for brown bags, educational institutes and conferences. One such conference that I have benefitted greatly from is the annual state conference. This year it will be
held in Olympia at the Red Lion hotel on May 19-20. If you are an agency employee, you may have received an email from Ron Marshall letting you know that this is to be considered like any other training opportunity. Please consider attending.
At past conferences, I have met coworkers from across the agency and now have good friends across the state. The networking opportunities and connections you will make are invaluable! I’ve called on IAWP friends from Shared Work, Benefit Payment Control (BPC) and the Commissioner’s office to help me do my job more effectively or answer questions regarding their programs. It has afforded me the opportunity to speak with Executive Leadership and get to know them, which would never have been possible without those IAWP connections and learning opportunities.
Please consider joining me at the state conference. Attend all the educational workshops and seminars you are able. There are some great ones this year!
Introduce yourself and let me know how I can better serve you. Thank you for your service to the agency and I look forward to seeing you!
Top 12 reasons to attend State Conference
By Janelle Guthrie, Communications Committee Chair
1. Hear former Microsoft project manager, Steven Levy, sharing tips about The Sane Workplace: Manage time, Reduce stress
2. Learn from Commissioner Peinecke about how IAWP can help fulfill his vision for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies
3. Meet IAWP Executive Director Steve Bent—LIVE and in person
4. Sort through those puzzling HR supplemental questions
5. Hear Deputy Commissioner Lisa Marsh share the State of ESD
6. Ask ESD leaders how they got where they are and what they recommend for you
7. Get updates on the agency’s Lean activities and employee engagement efforts
8. Network with old friends and make new ones
9. Hear the latest about WIOA implementation and how it affects you
10. Learn how to communicate effectively from ESD’s plain talk expert
11. Win great prizes in the silent auction
12. Hear how human resources brings the fun
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The $reasurer’s $orner
By George Mante, Chapter Treasurer
George Mante speaking to State Executive Board at Westport. Also pictured, Marra Johnson and Donna Glacken.
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value”
- Albert Einstein The good news for 2015-2016 is you have a balanced budget, a solid checking account balance, sound savings accounts and a stable membership. Your account balances as of April 8, 2016 are:
Capital Checking $11,502.87 Primary Share $10,028.54 Money Market $ 5,098.08 Clavard Jones Fund $ 638.32 District 7 Conference $ 606.61 However as most of you are aware, there are things we need to do, or would like to do. This
includes more educational workshops, events like the annual Westport Crabfeed, the Softball Tournament, professional and personal career development; and of course the ESD engagement strategy to support. IAWP backs the effort of building OneESD.
The bottom line is that all these endeavors require financing. As I’ve written before we have two major ways to raise additional revenues: (1) fund raising activities at the Washington Chapter and Subchapter levels which includes all the many jurisdictions and/or (2) increase our membership. Do not forget for a healthy vibrant organization YOU need to recruit a partner, relative, co-worker or friend to join IAWP and engage in this worthy endeavor. Please share your ideas for fundraising with any of the Chapter or Subchapter Officers or the Committee Chairs. Get those new members enrolled. Go on-line to https://waiawp.wordpress.com/ for more information.
One new venture that Mikell Fryer, Past IAWP International President has touted, is changing IAWP from a 501(c)(4) non-profit (a social welfare organization) to a 501(c)(3) non-profit (an organization that is exempt from federal income tax if its activities have the following purposes: charitable, educational et. al.). This is a terrific idea and would allow IAWP to be eligible for non-
profit grants and donations to be tax deductible.
IAWP State Chapter Officers and Subchapter Officers are actively engaged in strategic planning. This is to ensure you have a viable, active and totally professional organization where you can take part in civic, community and departmental activities.
This year we are offering you an opportunity to participate in helping develop yourself and your career as part of the Washington Chapter of IAWP. I encourage you to participate as often as you can and to be generous giving your time to your professional growth and development, IAWP, ESD and select civic and community projects of your choice. Remember, when you’re active, we’re all winners!
“Believe you can and you're halfway there.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Hellos from Retirees
“Can you believe it has been 10 years ago today (March 1) that I retired from ESD? I’m fully retired now and enjoying it every day (except the doctor’s office visits). Hope all is well with you all out there.”
By Suzanne Nichols, Spokane Claims Center, IAWP State Chapter President
Each year as the IAWP prepares for the annual educational conference, we look for presentations that will inform and inspire. This year’s theme “Creating Opportunities for Success through People, Purpose and Passion” promises to deliver something for everyone.
Our conference will open on May 19 with the President of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), Commissioner Dale Peinecke. He will be followed by IAWP executive director Steve Bent, who will share news about the upcoming changes for IAWP on the International level.
Our key note speaker, Steven Levy, author of “The Off Switch” will talk about “The Sane Workplace.” He will provide tips on how to manage time and reduce stress and how to have a work-life balance. Steve will also conduct a breakout session on
“The 3 Laws of Leadership”. You can find more information about Steven Levy at: http://WorkWorkBalance.com or http://lexician.com/
Throughout the two day conference you will have multiple breakout sessions to choose from. Some of the topics include Unemployment Tax And Benefits (UTAB), Veterans Services, Lean activities, Grant Writing, Effective Communications, How to Bring the Fun Back, and WorkSourceWA.com (WIT).
If you ever wanted to learn more about applying for jobs within ESD there is a breakout session that will cover creating or updating your profile in NEOGOV, with an in-depth training on how to demystify answering the supplemental questions when applying for a job with ESD, and the importance of telling your story.
Deputy Commissioner Lisa Marsh will join us on May 20th and speak about the State of ESD. There will be a panel discussion on WIOA. We will have an executive leadership panel answering questions on leadership and what they look for in a successful candidate.
You will hear from life coach Edie Kay, she will talk about “Navigating Different Personalities”. You can get a glimpse of her on her website at http://ediekay.com.
On the 19th IAWP will hold their annual awards luncheon. This is an opportunity for staff to hear about the outstanding accomplishments of their colleagues.
On the 20th we will close the conference and immediately follow with the annual membership meeting. We ask that you stay for this last hour to hear the upcoming plans for IAWP, meet your incoming President, and take part in the elections, followed up by the swearing-in of new officers.
Keep in mind if you’re coming to the IAWP 73rd Annual Conference, you may want to join us for some of the fun stuff that are open to everyone not just IAWP members. Plan to come for the early bird event, a pre-conference networking opportunity the evening of May 18th 2016. Food and beverages will be served in the Presidential suite from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to socialize, you can catch up with old friends, meet new ones, & learn about IAWP.
Another great tradition is the Presidential reception. I do not have any details to share with you right now because the planning team is ironing out the details. We will keep you updated so keep on checking the on-line Clarion for updates.
Nominate a co-worker, partner, or public policy icon for an IAWP Achievement Award. The categories include:
Workforce System Customer Service Awards
For a group or individual who provides exceptional service to workforce system customers. Nominees need not be IAWP members if nominated by a member.
Citation Awards
Recognizing an individual or a group (member or non-member) who made outstanding contributions to IAWP or to workforce development programs. The recipient(s) must be from a private sector or non-governmental non-profit organization, and not employed by a workforce development entity. The nominee(s) do not need to be an IAWP member, if nominated by a member.
Awards of Merit
Recognizing an individual or a group who gave outstanding service or achieved something for IAWP, the unemployment and workforce development fields beyond normal expectations and job requirements. Individual nominees must be an IAWP member or two-thirds of the group nominated must be members.
Services to Veterans Awards
For an individual or a group who assists veterans and promotes outstanding, innovative programs to support and raise awareness of veterans’ interests and work rights. Nominee for the individual award must be a veteran, but need not be an IAWP member.
Retiree of the Year Award
For a retiree’s continued outstanding commitment to the association’s objectives following retirement. The nominee must be a current IAWP member and have retired from their job. Nominees who have since gone back to work remain eligible.
Outstanding Employee Performance Awards
For outstanding, conscientious service by an Employment Security employee through excellent, diligent, dependable and trustworthy performance of assigned duties. Must be a member of IAWP. Must be able to quantify the person’s performance.
Legislative Awards
For legislative activities and initiatives at the national, state or local level.
Public Policy Awards
Recognizing an individual who has provided outstanding public service in support of workforce development programs and/or personnel. Potential nominees include state or federal elected officials, federal administrators, workforce agency directors, etc. The individual need not be an IAWP member.
For Information: Contact Leah Wolfe, Awards Committee Chair
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Name of Nominee: ______________________ Nominee's Job Title: _____________________ Nominee's Address: _____________________ Telephone Number: _____________________
Use the space below to describe the achievements of the nominee. Include accomplishments, contributions, and activities from the nominee's life in Employment Security, IAWP, and the community. Selection will be based on the information provided on this form.
Attach additional sheets if necessary. Supporting documentation will contribute to your nominee's selection.
Submitted by: Telephone Number: Questions: Hall of Fame Award Chair Donna Glacken at 360-407-2308 or email at [email protected] Send your completed nomination form to: Shared Work Unit Attn: Donna Glacken, PO Box 9046 Olympia, WA 98507-9046 or email to [email protected]
When Cornelia Young established the Hall of Fame in 1989, thirty individuals were recognized and inducted, including one group (the Flora Dora Girls). Since then more have been so honored! Each year the membership is asked to look within to nominate for various awards and, at the same time, consider those who should rightly be ranked among those already on the Hall of Fame Roster. Hall of Fame members are those exceptional individuals who perform beyond their professional norm in contributing to the growth of IAWP and this agency.
INDUCTEES 1993
Bill Kartman Graeme Sackrison
1994
Jan Anderson 1995
Vernon Stoner Barbara Grove Marilyn Young
1996
Mary Henley Clavard Jones
1997
Medra Reilly 1998
Roberta Wells Dianne Bongarts
1999
Sandy Bailey Jean Lupien
Floyd Richardson 2000
Tom & Bea Cena Terry Ludwick Judy Johnson
2001
Katherine Bilanko Jim Donnelly
2002
Diana Smith Mary Kristofferson
2003
Mark Rodriguez Richard Mason
2004
Greg Valenzuela Rich Tomsinski Hank Sheegog
INDUCTEES 2005
Jim Law Sheila Johnson-Teeter
2006
Howard Nanto Nelson Meyers
2007
Larry Sanchez 2009
Marie Brillante Generations Credit
Union 2010
Cheryl Brown Suzanne Nichols Steve Ruggles
2012
Kathy Walmsley 2013
Donna Glacken 2014
Lyn Godsey Jan Oswold
2015
???
NOMINATION CRITERIA Any active or retired member of the Washington
Chapter of IAWP, being a member 5 years or more can be nominated. Nominations must be received
by April 20, 2016.
CHARTER MEMBERS
1989
Albert F. Hardy C. Ellwood Lease
Otto Johnson Bernice James Kirk
Norward Brooks Phyllis Findley
The Flora Dora Girls: Flora Fouch Helen Moore Mabel Peterson Mary Piper Mary Scales Arnold Hirsekorn
EXPLORE BUFFALO Tifft Nature Preserve Definitely off the beaten path, the Tifft Nature Preserve on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor is a mere five-minute drive from downtown, yet a world away in terms of the natural serenity and beauty found there. Over the course of the last 200 years, this waterfront property has served as a dairy farm, a lake and rail steel transshipment center, and the city dump. Today, this 264-acre site has been cleaned up and returned to productive use as a wildlife refuge run by the Buffalo Museum of Science. See deer, beaver, red-tailed hawks, blue herons and all manner of waterfowl, it is designated an Important Bird Area. Tifft is open Wednesday through Sunday from dawn to dusk. Visitor Center hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am-4 pm, and Sunday, Noon-4 pm. See more at: http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/2016/04/tifft-nature-preserve-off-buffalos-beaten-path/#sthash.DZr9ekOF.dpufI
Roycroft Summer Artisan Festival The Roycroft Summer Festival is June 25 & 26 from 10-5, at Parkdale Elementary School, 141 Girard Avenue, East Aurora. The Roycrofters-At-Large Association of juried artisans gather twice a year to showcase and sell their handcrafted works in glass, leather, metalsmithing, painting, book arts, photography, fabric, clay, and wood. See more at: http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/2016/04/save-date-16-events-16/#sthash.9FAkHh5a.dpuf
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens This Botanical Gardens is the product of three extraordinary visionaries: landscaping architect Fredrick Law Olmsted, architects Lord & Burnham and botanist / plant-explorer John F. Cowell. A tri-domed glass, wood and steel building built in 1897-1899, was one of the largest public greenhouses in the country. The Gardens are open daily from 10-5.
Allentown You may recall Billy Joel’s song. But Allentown has come a long way. Its historic district is listed on the National Register. Beautiful cottage style homes fill the neighborhood and historic landmarks are at every turn, from the Kleinhans Music Hall to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, one of the only spots outside the nation’s capital where a U.S. president took the oath of office. Other notable buildings Butler Mansion and First Presbyterian Church. Allentown is particularly known for its bars and music venues. On any given night you can hear hip hop pouring out of Allen Street Hardware, jazz playing at PAUSA Art House and the Buffalo Philharmonic on stage at Kleinhans Music Hall. Nietzsche’s is a neighborhood staple that hosts musicians, open-mike nights, comedy acts and burlesque shows. As the public art on the outside Nietzsche’s states, “Life without music would be a mistake.” Don’t miss the guy locals affectionately refer to as the “Bubble Man,” who blows hundreds of bubbles from his third floor apartment into the intersection of Elmwood and Allen on nice days. Only in Allentown! - See more at: http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/2016/03/top-5-reasons-explore-allentown/#sthash.2PcWAdN4.dpuf Buffalo Zoo The Zoo, 300 Parkside Avenue, is the only place in town to observe a wide variety of exotic and domestic animals year-round in naturalistic habitats, including the Zoo’s new Arctic Edge exhibit and Rainforest Falls exhibit. Visitors of all ages enjoy the Delta Sonic Heritage Farm, which replicates a farmstead along Erie Canal during the 1850s. Hop on the FREE shuttle leaving from the Hyatt Regency on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at select times. See more at: http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/businesses/buffalo-zoo-2/ International Association of Workforce Professional s
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
June 26-29, 2016
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