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Last Legislative session WACOPS, COMPAS, and the WSCFF passed historic legislation when we received overwhelming legislative support to move $300 million dollars from the LEOFF 2 reserves to the almost decade old, and unfunded, LEOFF 2 Benefit Improvement Account.

Now, the LEOFF 2 Board will consider what to do with those funds and when.  To aid them, the LEOFF 2 Stakeholders have created a survey to solicit your ideas and preferences regarding possible benefit improvements.  Your voice is needed in this process. 

The survey is only to guide the work of the Board and help them to understand your preferences.  The survey results will not direct outcomes.

The direct link below takes you to a letter from WACOPS, WSCFF, COMPAS, and WAFOP regarding the LEOFF 2 Stakeholder’s Benefit Improvement Survey. From there you can click to begin. 

https://mailchi.mp/wscff/leoff-plan-2-survey

If you have any questions while completing the survey, please call me, Teresa Taylor.  I’m happy to assist you.  I can be reached at 360-352-8224 or 360-710-4318.  You may also email me at [email protected]  

 BACK THE BLUE 5K 2019

 

 LEOFF 2 - BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT 2019  

Please find below a series of document links related to the LEOFF 2 - Benefit Improvement Account. The first link is a short video providing an overview of the account, the need for a reliable funding mechanism, and why WACOPS supports HB2144. Following that link is a March 29, 2019 summary and Q and A provided by Executive Director, Teresa Taylor. Additionally, please find a joint letter from WACOPS and COMPAS. WACOPS is the largest law enforcement representative of LEOFF 2 pensioners. Funding the BIA is a high legislative priority as set by WACOPS members. 

June 26 2019 LEOFF Staff Update BIA 

Video Link 

LEOFF 2 BIA Q&A - April 4, 2019 

Joint Letter Between WACOPS and COMPAS 

LEOFF 2 History

We are excited to announce that our next General Membership Meeting will be held at the fun and family friendly

GREAT WOLF LODGE in Grand Mound, WA

August 26-28.

  

We hope you will bring your family!

Along with regularly planned training, we’ve included a 2-hour spouse training to give your spouse a chance to look at your career with a fresh perspective. 

Remember the Executive Board elections will take place too.

 Please RSVP with Amanda Fields at [email protected]. or log-in on the website and under “Quick Links” and click on “Register for Fall General Membership Meeting and Elections.”

 You must reserve your rooms BEFORE July 24, 2019 or before our room block fills-up. 

To Check out the waterpark and the hotel, visit their website at www.greatwolf.com/grand-mound.

You do not want to miss your chance to come to the this special WACOPS Membership Meeting.

See you soon at the waterpark!

Here is the AGENDA. (Subject to Change)

 CONGRATULATIONS 2019 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! 

 SAVANAH CILK is finishing her second semester at Gonzaga University and plans to become an Attorney . She is interested in the criminal justice field and thinking of becoming a Prosecutor or Defense Attorney. After she graduates she will move  home to Grays Harbor to build her career.  Parents: Kelly and Officer Harry Cilk, of the Fish and Wildlife Officers, Local 881

 CARSON GUTIERREZ has been accepted into Wooster University where he will begin his Pre-Medical degree, with a Biology major and a Spanish minor. His dream is to become an Oncologist and dedicate his life to fighting cancer. Parents: Tiffany and Officer Jon Gutierrez with Bellingham Police Guild WHITLEY PRATER not only intends to climb Mount Rainier but is motivated to help high school students who are going through tough times by  becoming a High School Counselor .  Her personal experiences with friends who have gone through depression, loss and suicide, has inspired her to choose this path.   Parents: Julie and Officer Dustin Prater of the Fish and Wildlife Officers, Local 881HALEY NICHOLSON has law enforcement in her blood and plans on attending Central Washington University to obtain her Law and Justice degree then dedicate her life to “ keeping the streets safe ”, like her parents and  uncles. Haley admires her Uncle Ronnie, an Officer, who lost his life in 2009. He was one of the Lakewood 4, who was murdered at the Parkland Forza Coffee Shop.  Parents: Joanna and Officer Gary Nichols on with the  Pierce County Deputy Sheriffs Independent Guild

 CALLIE JOHNSON will be attending Boise Sate University majoring in Marketing and Communications. Because of her love for football, she plans on working in the Sports Marketing Field with a professional or college football team.  Parents: are Officer Collene Johnson and Officer Bryan Johnson with Tacoma Police Guild, Local #6

 JENNA ROGERS is excited to attend Gonzaga University majoring in Accounting . The next two years will be full of summer classes, that will keep her on task, being eligible to take the CPA exam when she   graduates in 2021. Jenna dreams of working at one of the Big Four Accounting Firms. Parents: Michelle and Officer Jeff Rogers of the, Spokane County Deputy Sheriffs Association

Welcome Craig Bulkley as our newest WACOPS employee! Craig has been with WACOPS for many years and served as the president for 6 years prior to his retirement from Spokane Police Department in May 2019. With his Law Enforcement experience and passion, WACOPS is honored to have Craig as our new, "Membership Services Consultant." 

 To see the WACOPS entire Executive Board and Staff click here.

 The Draft Rules on training for the modified I-940/SHB 1064 are available.

DRAFT RULES 

If you have comments you can email them to Teresa Taylor, [email protected] or you can make comments at the CJTC website.  https://fortress.wa.gov/cjtc/www/ 

Please be aware, if you make a comment on the CJTC website you will not remain anonymous. If you desire to remain anonymous, please email Teresa. We agree to express your comments and concerns to the CJTC which will protect your identity.

Get Executive Director, Teresa Taylor's Comments on the Supreme Court Rules, March 21, 2019.

WACOPS 2018 LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR AWARDS ANNOUNCED

The relationships we foster with members of the Washington State Legislature are essential to protecting the working conditions, pensions, and collective bargaining rights of our members. Therefore, in 2018 with enthusiasm and great respect, we have selected our (4) 2018 Legislators of the Year. Please click on the link below to see our valued 2018 Legislators! We hope for your continued support in 2019 and  thank you for all you've done to  help WACOPS in 2018.

INITATIVE 940 Consensus Agreement Bill Signing with WACOPS

The bill was delivered to Governor Inslee’s office for his signature and the signing ceremony was held, Monday, February 4th!   There will be plenty of work to do with rulemaking in the coming year, but the legislative piece is complete and WACOPS will continue to be there every step of the way. WACOPS WORKS FOR YOU!  Thank you to everyone who has helped and worked so hard to get where we are today. Pictured below: Bud Sizemore, Teresa Taylor, Chris Tracy, Julie Morley, Governor Inslee, Jeff DeVere and Senator Roger Goodman.

Sergeant Ryan John, Honored as WACOPS 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year!

Washington State Fish and Wildlife Sergeant, Ryan John received the honor of WACOPS 2018 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at the Winter Membership Meeting on January 25 in Olympia.

January 30, 2019 |A Historical Day for WACOPS | SHB 1064 = UNANIMOUS VOTE from Senate.

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