mid atlantic region...warmest congratulations to the graduating classes of 2020! high school...

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MID-ATLANTIC REGION

VOL 2 JULY-AUGUST 2020

It is in times of darkness when we show ourselves as adaptable and strong. The National

Board of Directors (NBOD) and I are pleased to announce the first Virtual Leadership

Summit for government employees scheduled for July 20 – 24, 2020. This training is

just for you; no per diem, no travel, just TRAINING at a low registration rate!

Following increased and overwhelming concerns about the COVID-19 virus, FEW remains

resolved that your safety is our priority and the best way to proceed during such an

unprecedented global situation was to cancel an on-site event. As the world continues to

change, we will continue to adapt. FEW will always rise to the challenge and continue to

help federal workers achieve excellence in their careers and create new opportunities.

That is why we adjusted our plans to host a Virtual Leadership Summit. This is an

example of leadership at its best – a full week of training with specialized tracks for EEO,

HR, Project Management, Management and Leadership professionals. This training is

about you and our purpose is to connect you to the right resources for development and

career advancement. The Summit consists of over 24 specialized courses a day to

motivate you to take that next bold step. All courses align with the Office of Personnel

Management (OPM) Executive Core Competencies (Leading People, Leading Change,

Business Acumen, Result Driven and Building Coalitions).

We will be continually updating information regarding course selections, and special

events, just to name a few, so keep checking in for updates.

So, make sure you join us and take advantage of all that we have to offer! I promise it

will be your best personal and professional investment of the year!

“PASSING THE TORCH”

“LEADING THE WAY”

A message from Federally Employed Women

National President - KAREN RAINEY

SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS

Working for the Advancement of Women in the Government

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Congratulations, Virtual Leadership Summit 2020

We are delighted and honored to be an active Mid-Atlantic Region committed to

Federally Employed Women. We bid welcome to all and we wish you a fantastic,

rewarding and exceptional virtual training week.

Warmest regards, the 51st Federally Employed Women Virtual Leadership Summit -

“Passing the Torch-Leading the Way”. Imagine and learn with all your mind, Believe

with all your heart, Achieve and succeed with all your might. The Mid-Atlantic Region

eagerly looks forward to the 2020 Virtual Leadership Summit.

MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL MANAGER

CYNTHIA MITCHELL-RILEY

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 through TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2020

8:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m. Management Concepts Leadership Certificate Program

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 through THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 a.m.

8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. FEW Training Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. FEW Training Sessions

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 through FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Special Emphasis Program Manager (SEPM) Training

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and FEW Silent Auction

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Credentialing – (Annual Membership Meeting)

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Annual Membership Meeting

TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020

10:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Health & Wellness Fair

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Awards/Military/Scholarships Program

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Celebrating 100 Years: 19th Amendment Women’s Right to

Vote

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Installation of 2020-2022 Officers

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020

12:00 noon FEW Silent Auction Closes

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REGISTER NOW

JOIN US ON LINE

WWW.FEW.ORG – At home page go to TRAINING –EDUCATION Tab

Click on REGISTRATATION

Find BLUE circles – MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER REISTRATION

MEMBERS - $299 NON- MEMBERS - $599

Scroll down to find TRAINING CATALOG –Click and find 14 pages of

courses to select from



Happy Birthday wishes to Mid-Atlantic Region members whose special day

falls in July and August

http://www.few.org/

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MID-ATLANTIC REGION AND CHAPTER OFFICERS

REGIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Regional Manager – Cynthia Mitchell-Riley

Regional Representative - Wanda Hewlin

Secretary - Margaret Kenyon

Treasurer - Harriet Molnar

CHAPTER OFFICERS

MARYLAND

President – Linda Patrick

Vice President – Carmen Adrover

Secretary –Karen Jobes and - Michelle Williams

Gibson

Treasurer – Monique Jefferson

ALMECH

President –Bea Gallatin

Secretary –Cindy Wilson

Treasurer -- Harriet Molnar

PHILADELPHIA

President – Valerie Mitchell

1st Vice President – Michael Green

2nd Vice President – Arlecia Parker

Recording Secretary – Debra Tillman

Corresponding Secretary – Anna White

Treasurer – Melanie Gamble

RIVER ANNE

President – Lisa Muratt

Vice President – Jenny Handy

Secretary – Aleksys Hegge

Treasurer – James Jones

TIDEWATER

President – Cathy Toliver

Vice President - Evelyn Suttles

Secretary - Vacant

Treasurer - Wanda Hewlin



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Memorandum of Understanding Between

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support

And

Federally Employed Women (FEW)

With great pride and accomplishment, the Philadelphia Chapter ended a four- year battle

with excellent results and patience, to create a partnership with Defense Logistics Agency

Troop Support and Federally Employed Women. A copy of MOU provided on demand.

RIVER ANNE CHAPTER

On 7 June, three members of the River Anne Chapter of Federally Employed Women participated in a

peaceful march to remove confederate monuments in Charlottesville, Virginia. The members marched

from the downtown mall Freedom Wall to the UVA Rotunda. The march started at 1800 and lasted two

hours.



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Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

Soaring to New Heights! Graduation day is a very important day in a person’s life. The Mid-Atlantic Region

celebrates, supports, and congratulates the Class of 2020! We take this rare opportunity

to congratulate all on this momentous occasion. And while the traditional Pomp and

Circumstance march was replaced by virtual programs, even now, there is much to

celebrate. The journey of life has just started. You are in the middle of your life where

challenges, opportunities, and changes are dominant. The road to your career continues.

Don’t think this is the end of it. We want you to hold on tight to achieve more.

Congratulations! This big day won’t be the last one, the sky is the limit, keep “Soaring to

New Heights!” Be strong! Happy graduation day!

Warmest congratulations to the graduating classes of 2020!

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

ALMECH Chapter - Cindy Wilson- Niece – Amber Small – Mechanicsburg High School-

Attending Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) ,Savannah Georgia -Majoring in

Photography with a minor in Entrepreneurship or business

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ALMECH Chapter -Beatrice Gallatin--Grand-daughter -Talia Shanai Scott-Middletown Area

High School-West Chester University- College of Health Sciences (Nurse Practitioner)

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ALMECH CHAPTER - Diana S. Davis -Blacks In Government – President-Granddaughter -

Yazmin L. O’Neal-Sloane - Graduating from Carlisle High School

Will be attending Susquehanna University in Fall -Major - Environmental Science

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Philadelphia Chapter - Margaret A. Kenyon – Niece – Emma Foster - Class President and

Magna Cum Laude Graduate- Pennridge High School, Perkasie, PA

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER

Monjahnique Sherrod-Freite-Creative Arts Wilmington, Delaware- Attending University of

the Arts in the Fall

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Dominique Pearsall- The City of School Poplar Campus Philadelphia

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Olivia Carter-Little Flower Catholic High School Philadelphia – Attending Bloomsburg

University in the fall.

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COLLEGE GRADUATES:

Alexander Harvey- B.S. Business Management/Marketing-Penn State University

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Taylor Hartsfield-Jarmon Masters of Science – Clinical Trial Sciences-Rutgers University

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

James S. Davis-Cum Laude-Major Biology-Minor Childhood Studies-Rutgers University

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Nina S. Goodson-Magna Cum Laude-Bachelor of Science- American University

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Ivy Donaldson-B.S. Business Management – Rosemont College

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Cynthia Mitchell-Riley daughter - Janelle D. McKelvey, Master’s in Public Health (MPH),

LaSalle University

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Stephanie G. Knepper- Bachelor of Science Information Technology-Organizational

Leadership Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Peirce College

Cynthia,

“Thank you. It’s been a long time coming, my mom passed away in 2010 and I was a

senior in college and walked away. I gave up on my dream of completing because in my

mind she would not be here to share in the special moment. It took much prayer and

believing in God and myself that completing my degree is something I needed plus mom

would be with me in spirit.

I’m on fire in January I start my Master Program. I happy and feel good. God is so

good. I’m so humbled and grateful for His Blessings and the ability to still maintain

Excellence at my age. LoL! Thanks again…Please keep me in your prayers “

Stephanie Knepper

Maryland Tri-County Chapter

Casandra Jannell Williams- daughter of FEW member, Stacey Williams, Aberdeen High

School - Attending Bowie State University -majoring in Elementary Education.



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Shopping Safety

Tips (Coronavirus 2019

(COVID-19))

Most people are being told to stay home from work, practice social distancing, and steer clear of

crowded places to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. What should you do if you

need to run an essential errand such as grocery shopping or visiting the pharmacy?

Here are a few tips to help ensure a safe shopping experience for everyone:

Avoid shopping if you are sick or have symptoms of COVID-19, which include a fever, cough, or shortness of breath. Stay at home when sick.

Order food and other items online for home delivery or curbside pickup (if possible)

After receiving your delivery wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Only visit the grocery store, or other stores selling household essentials, in person when you absolutely need to.

Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when you must go out in public. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Limit in person visits to the pharmacy. Plan to order and pick up all your prescriptions at the

same time.

If possible, call prescription orders in ahead of time. Use drive thru-windows, curbside

services (wait in your car until the prescription is ready, mail order, or other delivery services. Do the same for pet medicine.

Check with your doctor and pharmacist to see if you can get a larger supply of your

medicines so you do not have to visit the pharmacy as often.

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When you do have to go to the store in person, go during hours when fewer people will be there (for example, early morning or late night).

If you are at higher risk for severe illness, find out if the store has special hours for

people at higher risk (e.g. adults 65 or older, people of any age who have serious

underlying medical conditions). If they do, try to shop during those hours. Check out your store’s website or call in advance.

Come prepared with a shopping list. Inventory what you have on-hand to make sure you don’t forget anything and need to make repeat trips to the store.

Allow for extra time. Some stores are queuing customers outside their main entrance to

reduce crowding within the store.

Help reduce store crowding. Don’t bring extra people on your visit to the store (if possible).

Most stores will have sanitizing wipes available for use. You can also wear gloves for handling shopping carts and grocery items.

Wash or disinfect your reusable grocery bags after each use. For your safety, some

grocers ask that you bag your own groceries if using reusable bags, while others have

decided to temporarily not allow reusable bags in their stores.

Practice social distancing within the store. The CDC guideline is 6-feet – the safe distance

to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. An average grocery cart is 3-feet long, so keep a distance of two grocery carts between you and others.

Inspect produce with your eyes, not your hands. To avoid unnecessary handling of fruits and vegetables use a produce bag to make your selection.

Avoid unnecessary handling of all items in store. Try not to pick up cans or boxes or other products unless you plan to buy. Let your eyes guide your choice.

Don’t crowd the checkout counter:

Keep your distance from the person in front of you. As a courtesy, some

grocers have marked the floors in and around the checkout area to assist you in keeping, a safe distance.

Wait until the customer in front of you has finished collecting their groceries before unloading your groceries at the check stand.

If possible, use touchless payment (pay without touching money, a card, or a keypad). If

you must handle money, a card, or use a keypad, use hand sanitizer right after paying.

After leaving the store, use hand sanitizer. When you get home wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

At home, you can wipe grocery packaging with a disinfectant wipe. There is no evidence

that food or food packaging has been linked to getting sick form COVID-19.

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Rinse fresh vegetables and fruit. Washing with soap may result in a soap

residue left on items which may make you sick.

Don’t forget to disinfect your reusable grocery bag and/or gloves.

Stay Safe

and Be

Well

References:

- Oregon Public Health Division: https.www.coronavirus.oregon.gov. California Grocers Association: ‘What

Consumers Can do to Stay Safe While Shopping.’

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Grocery Shopping, Take-Out, Banking, Getting Gas, and Doctor Visits.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/essential-goods-services.html



http://www.coronavirus.oregon.gov/

http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/essential-goods-services.html

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Congratulations to FEW's newly elected Board of Directors for 2020-2022! Thank you to all

of the nominees and to the FEW members who voted.

FEW's 2020-2022 Officers

National President

Karen Rainey

Executive VP

Georgia Thomas

VP for Policy & Planning

Connie Coleman-Lacadie

VP for Compliance

Tonya Watson

VP for Congressional Relations

Shabiki Clarke

VP for Diversity

Patrice Wilson

VP for Membership & Chapter Organization

Tara Bullock

VP for Training

Kaya Lewis-Baltimore

Secretary

Marcia McDaniels

Treasurer

Carol D. Jones

Nominations Officer

Lucinda Wilson



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