National Weather Service Employees Organization

NWSEO Convention News

The NWSEO 38th Annual National Convention
in St. Petersburg, Florida is September 22-23, 2013

(A Sunday-Monday Event)

May 7, 2013 Print Copy

(May 7, 2013) The 2013 NWSEO National Convention is in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida on Sunday and Monday, September 22-23, 2013. The convention takes place at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, an iconic hotel overlooking Tampa Bay, which features the ultimate luxurious retreat along Florida’s West Coast.

We have successfully negotiated a single/double room rate starting at $93 per night plus 12% tax. Room reservations must be made by August 23, 2013. If you plan to attend the convention, you are responsible for making your reservations. They can be booked directly with Marriott reservations by calling 1 (800) 468-3571 or (727) 894-1000. Please mention that you are a member of NWSEO and attending the convention in order to get the negotiated room rate. If you prefer to make your reservations online, please visit: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10564729.

The annual National Convention is the governing body of NWSEO. It is also a time to learn in depth about NWSEO’s work and accomplishments. You’ll hear about upcoming events, strategies and opportunities. This is also a great opportunity to network with other professionals throughout the country. Many NWSEO members return to the event every year.

New Steward Training will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 1 – 5 p.m. for invited new stewards only. If you are a new steward and are interested in attending the training, please contact your Regional Chair by July 31. A request is not a guarantee as space is limited; however, we do need to know if you are interested in attending the training. Additional information on new steward training will be provided as we get closer to the convention.

If you recruit two new members to join NWSEO using payroll deduction between November 14, 2012 and July 31, 2013, your convention night hotel stay and airfare are covered by NWSEO. Please be sure to tell new members to write your name on their SF1187 when they join – this is required to give you the recruitment credit. NWSEO will notify you in early August if you are on the list of people who receive this recruitment incentive.

NWSEO will keep you informed about convention plans in the coming months. Updates and the reservation link are available on http://nwseo.org/convention.php. You will receive your NWSEO Election Letter in the mail this month with information on the convention and elections. If you have moved in the past year, please update your address with Director of Membership Services Peter Nuhn at peter@nwseo.org.

We hope to see you at the convention!

-NWSEO-

$100 New Member Rebate

The delegates passed a recruitment incentive for any new member who joins NWSEO by 1187 for payroll deduction to receive a $100 dollar dues rebate. The offer is available from November 14, 2012 to March 1, 2013.

Additionally, for any member who recruits two new members to join NWSEO using the 1187 for payroll deduction between November 14th 2012 through July 31, 2013, NWSEO will provide airfare, lodging, and group meals for the 2013 convention. The name of the recruiter must be on the SF1187. Peter Nuhn may accept email or phone call if a recruiter forgets to write his/her name on the SF1187.