Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC) Annual Leadership Conference
The IBEW Electrical Workers Minority Caucus (EWMC) is holding its 32nd annual Leadership Conference January 13-15, 2021. Given the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, this event will be held virtually via zoom. The theme of the conference is “Inspiring Resilience & Nurturing Strength” and will address pressing challenges, explore new opportunities for growth, best practices and strategies to expand EWMC's vision and goals.
National Elections for EWMC and RENEW officers and board members for the 2022-2024 term will take place during the virtual conference. The Swearing-In Ceremony of newly elected officers will take place Saturday afternoon, January 15, 2022, at 4:00 pm eastern time. In accordance with Article VII of the EWMC Constitution, to run for national office, a member must be in good standing and meet the criteria as set forth in Section 5. A member must be in compliance with the provisions set forth in the EWMC’S operating bylaws to accept a nomination.
EWMC-RENEW delegates will hold Nominations and Elections for their officers and board during the EWMC-RENEW Conference. Only members between the ages of 18 and 35 are eligible to vote and run for office in the RENEW Elections.
The tentative conference schedule is outlined below:
- EWMC-RENEW Conference - January 13 from 7-9pm EST
- EWMC Conference Opening - January 14 from 7-9pm EST
- EWMC Conference Closing - January 15 from 10:30am-4:30pm EST
After the conference there will be discussion rooms open to socialize.
The EWMC operates independently of the IBEW but is made up solely of IBEW members. In order to attend the conference, IBEW members must be members of the EWMC. The conference registration fee is $125 USD which includes the annual EWMC membership dues of $75 USD. Registration and payment can be done online at http://www.ibew-ewmc.com/. Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email. Links needed to join the general sessions and workshops of your choice will be sent no later than 48 hours prior to the conference. If you require more information or have any questions about EWMC and/or the conference, please feel free to contact the EWMC Officers.
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