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INTEREST:
Free Speech
V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 0 6
• Welcome
• Meet Vivian
Hammill Welcome ICCW 06-07 Members
• Work-life
Balance Melody Scoble (V) Sec of State Barbara Bessey (A) DLI Wendy Neumann (V) Military
Kathleen Ely (A) Sec of State Sheila Martin (V) Livestock Affairs
• Share today,
Gail Dreher (A) Military Affairs
touch tomor-
Colleen Owen (V) DEQ TBD (A) Livestock
row. Jan Brown (A) DEQ Jackie Williams (V) - Gov Office Joan Franke (V) OPI
Lenore Adams (V) Leg Svcs Christie Reardon (V) Justice
• Tips to stay
Casey Barrs (A) Leg Svcs Jacqueline Gibson (V) Consensus
hired
Council
Erin Ricci (V) DNRC
• Meeting Judy Edwards (A) Consensus
Schedule
Britt Long (A) DNRC Council
Betty Huckins (V) Corrections Barbara Pepper-Rottnes (V) His-
Vicki Schiller-Long (A) Correc- torical Society
tions TBD (V) DPHHS
Jeri Duran (V) Lottery Together we can make a TBD (A) DPHHS
INSIDE
Lynn Eneas (A) Lottery difference. TBD (V) Commerce
THIS ISSUE:
Jere-Ann Nelson (V) D of A TBD (A) Commerce
Celebrating 2
Linda Davis (A) D of A Billie Rusek (A) - Gov Office TBD (V) State Auditor
Women
Lindra (Lindy) Davies (V) AG Pam Spore (V) - Revenue
Striking the 2
Balance Cassie Egbert (A) AG TBD (A) - Revenue
Michelle Robinson (V) DLI
Great Expec- 2
tations
Notes of Gratitude
Social Re- 3
sponsibility
You’re Fired, 3
Stay Hired
Meeting 4 Thank you ICCW Chairwoman Thank you ICCW voting mem- Thank you to former subcommit-
Schedule 06-07, Shannon Stober ,for all ber, Jacqueline Gibson , for tee members for presenting 05-
of the work you put into transi- facilitating the first brainstorming 06 final reports:
Help Wanted 4 tioning ICCW. Your contagious session of ICCW to help us clar- Chris Hettinger—Training
energy, smile and passion will be ify our mission, goals and objec-
greatly missed. tives for the 2006-2007 session. Jere-Ann Nelson—Daycare
Best wishes on your new Michelle Robinson—Wages
adventure in Missoula. Shannon Stober—ELA
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Celebrating Women
Vivian (Viv) Hammill declared minor in Economics. She later Francisco City Commissioner
at age five that she would be- received her Juris Doctorate for four years, she lectured
come a lawyer after watching from Southwestern University extensively—38 continuing
Gregory Peck in To Kill a Law School. legal education courses– and
Mockingbird. Her first court After working for the Califor- guest lectured on employment
appearances were in high nia Court of Appeals and the law at several prestigious Uni-
school doing bail bonds hear- father of the California settle- versities.
ings in NY for the Fortune ment system, Viv opened her Presently Viv serves as legal
Society that represents indige- own private practice with part- advisor to Governor
nous peoples charged with a ner Carl Wolf, where they Schweitzer and as Chief Legal
crime. designed the case management Counsel for the Department
Viv started as a zoology major and discovery model for the of Labor and Industry. She has
Vivian Hammill, Chief in college, but graduated the San Francisco Human Rights served 13 years in Montana
Legal Counsel for DLI University of Vermont with a Commission. In addition to State Government.
and legal advisor to BA in Political Science and her practice she served as San
Governor Schweitzer
“Problems arise in
Striking the Balance
that one has to According to the Society for assist workers by providing referral programs for living
Human Resource Manage- work-life programs such as on- wills and credit management.
find a balance ment ,women and workers site childcare, tuition reim- Tips for improving work-life
younger than 35 years old cite bursement, EAP and sports benefits include (1) Determin-
between what
work-life balance as the most teams to promote health and ing the needs of your work-
people want from important component to their fitness. Similarly, Booz Allen force. (2) Buy in from manag-
overall job satisfaction. Mean- Hamilton of VA earns employ- ers. (3) Keep workload man-
you and what you while, men consider work-life ees’ loyalty by providing paid ageable. (4) Tie work-life
balance the fourth most im- parental leave, telework op- benefits to business objectives.
want for yourself.” portant component to their tions, flextime, adoption assis- (5) Assess job performance
- Jessye Norman overall job satisfaction. Private tance, backup childcare, onsite based on performance, not
companies such as Motorola childcare and resource and hours.
Great Expectations
Each year of service one mittees to assess the needs of In 2007 ICCW will have the
ICCW member hands another women for the betterment of distinct honor of celebrating
a baton and asks that he/she all state employees. Task the dedication, devotion and
continues to carry the message forces assembled to tackle commitment of members in
that began in 1977 when Gov- issues such as Affirmative Ac- service.
ernor Tom Judge signed an tion, Career Development, Stay tuned as we highlight the
2007 marks 30 years Executive Order establishing Day Care and Internal Promo- members of 1977-2006 in each
of ICCW ICCW. tion. Ironically, many of these edition of Free Speech.
The visionary members of same issues are still prevalent
1977 established four subcom- in 2006.
FREE SPEECH
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 3
A Spirit of Social Responsibility
agencies commit to join the cause and be the change
providing up to four we are diligently creating.
Change is
hours a month of A few members can’t make it hap-
not easy,
ICCW service. pen. Remember to honor your
walk delib- Chosen voting mem-
individual commitment to your
erately. bers and alternates team, even when you feel like
are encouraged to maybe one or two can handle the
be an active partici- job, remind them you are an impor-
pant in subcommittees to move tant asset and shine.
It’s been said that to share today is ICCW goals forward.
to touch tomorrow. Building an Your enthusiasm is contagious,
ethic of service and volunteerism your desire for collective voices, in “You give but little when you “Men are
has profound effects on the giving proactive advocacy—promoting give of your possessions. It is
individual and benefits communities. when you give of yourself that taught to
unity and equality—provides op-
you truly give.” Kahlil Gibran
Each year, members across state portunities for other members to apologize for
their
You’re Fired
weaknesses,
women for
their
It’s not just a Donald Trump man- weaknesses -working in solitude, better terms that focused on my
strengths.”
tra, as he dismisses another hopeful unable to participate in decisions of strengths—team player, highly crea-
apprentice from the board room. product placement, method of tive, self-motivated and passionate -Lois Wyse
These two words resonate fear sales, etc. I justified staying with about sales—I probably wouldn't
among workers who worry desper- this employer because “it paid the have been (1) unhappy and (2) ex-
ately that their jobs may become bills.” Then one day, I was termi- pendable.
outsourced, downsized or elimi- nated. I’ve found, in my career path, that
nated. I realized years later that what was by implementing these tips (Stay
20 years ago, I was fired from a job. missing from my work was a job Hired) my job does more than just
It wasn’t a career to me, it was a description that catered to my pay the bills. It gives me the ability
job that accentuated all of my strengths. If I had negotiated to see if the job is a right fit for me.
...Stay Hired
1) Sit with employer and establish boss how you are doing. far easier to accept criticism
a list of high to low priorities 3) Continually market yourself. and allow it to affect our day.
so that you don’t waste valu- Suggest ideas for improvement Change your perspective.
able time on low priority pro- on projects and take credit for Allow compliments to set the
jects. your contributions. tone of your day. Even if it
2) If you work in an area where means having to give a compli-
4) Practice discretion and pick ment in order to receive one.
feedback is rarely handed out, your battles wisely. Avoid
solicit an informal evaluation gossip that only alienates the
from your peers. Or take it Share your success story. E-
workforce. Author: Michelle Robinson
one step further and ask your mail mirobinson@mt.gov .
5) Accept praise. Ironically it’s
ICCW Meeting Schedule for 06-07
Oct 19 1:30-3:00 Capitol, Rm 172
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR CHANGE BY
Nov 16 1:30-3:00 Walt Sullivan, 1st flr
Dec 14 1:30-3:00 Walt Sullivan, 1st flr
Jan 18 1:30-3:00 Library, Grizzly Rm
Feb 15 1:30–3:00 Walt Sullivan, 1st flr
ICCW Mar 15 1:30–3:00 Library, Grizzly Rm
Helena, MT
Apr 19 1:30-3:00 Walt Sullivan, 1st flr
59624
May 17 1:30-3:00 Library, Grizzly Rm
Phone: 406-444-1520
June 21 1:30-3:00 Walt Sullivan, 1st flr
Fax: 406-444-1395
E-mail: mirobinson@mt.gov
General Meetings will occur for first 30 mins of
business. Subcommittee meetings will occur
Creating positive change for all state for the remaining 1 hour. Please make plans to
employees by promoting the full
attend the 1 1/2 hour session.
participation of women in state
government.
Visit ICCW on the web
www.mdt.mt.gov/iccw/
Help Wanted
ICCW is a team experience. The Thoughts for the cover story, article tion will only be as successful as its
newsletter should reflect all diverse of interest, space to plug a state members’ participation.
and dynamic individual voices. hosted event.? Maybe an interview of
the host of the brown bag workshop?
Resources for all to share? Ideas for
Each edition will highlight a successful improvement? Know one of the
man or woman in state government founding members? Find out if they
who encourage women in the work- are willing to share their story?
place. Each agency has them and it’s
up to you to seek them out. If you We want to hear them. This publica-
are not comfortable interviewing and
writing a story, send your thoughts,
ideas and individual’s contact info and
we’ll do the rest.
Subcommittee reports will become
the highlights of pages 2 and 3. Think
outside the “meeting minutes” and
tell us about your group dynamic.
Remember to highlight your teams’ Send stories or leads to PDF conversion provided courtesy of
obstacles and victories. mirobinson@mt.gov Casey Greenwood
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