2006 scholarships honor six
THE COUNCIL 2 scholarships for 2006 have been named in honor of, or in memory of, six people, listed below. Where relevant, tributes from the Locals of which they were members are included. Applications for the scholarships will be available in early December or can be downloaded from this site (see links below each scholarship). The deadline is March 15, 2006.
$5,000/four-year Dependent Scholarship
Sam Kinville
Sam Kinville was elected as Council 2 President/Executive Director in 1959, becoming the union’s first full-time president. He served as Council 2’s lobbyist from 1986 to 1994.
Here are some of the major milestones in Kinville’s life:
1926 Born March 12 – Butte, Montana
1943 Went to work in copper mine (Joined Butte Minors Union, Local #1)
1944: Joined Navy, served three years in Philippines during World War II
1950: Graduated from University of Montana – B.A. in Education
Taught Junior High in Butte (Member of American Federation of Teachers)
1951: Became a Merchant Marine and married Louella
1952: Became a Social Worker in Wenatchee (joined afscme)
1955: Received graduate degree from University of Denver
1956: Became Local 1400 Union President in Longview
Attended first afscme International Union Convention
1957: Became Council 2 Staff Representative in Spokane
1959: Elected Council 2 President/Executive Director – union’s first full-time president
1967: Passed Collective Bargaining Law for local government employees. Went to work as Government Affairs Director for the Washington State Labor Council
1974: Appointed by Governor Evans to Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals for Washington State
1981: Appointed by Governor Spellman as Director of Labor and Industries for Washington State.
1986: Became Council 2 lobbyist
1994: Retired from Council 2 and was appointed by Governor Lowry to Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission
2005: Passed away Labor Day September 5
Survived by wife Louella and daughters Kathleen, Kelly and Kerry Mae
$2,000 Dependent Scholarship
Matthew Lane
Matthew Lane, who was an UnderSheriff in the Ferry County Police Department and a member of Local 1135-F, died in the line of duty on May 30, 2003.
He had accompanied search-and-rescue pilot Rudy Ohlund in a search for a woman who had spent the night out in the hills. Their aircraft crashed on Sherman Pass during the search.
Matt was hired on June 18, 1990 as a Ferry County deputy, having transferred from the Republic Police Department. He was a dedicated employee and union member, active in making Ferry County a better place to live as a deputy, UnderSheriff, husband and father. Matt also was the leader for the Explorer Program for children interested in law enforcement.
He was injured in the line of duty in April 1999 when he responded to a dog complaint and was shot in the cheek. When he returned to duty in 2000 he was promoted to UnderSheriff.
$500 Continuing Education Awards
Roger Hammers
Roger Hammers was a Thurston County Employee and union member for eight years. A shop steward for Central Services, he worked as a custodian until his diabetes made him unable to work.
He passed away from complications due to diabetes. We will all miss Roger.
Eric Cisney
Eric Cisney retired from the Seattle Public Library in May 2005, after participating in successful contract negotiations. He had been Local President for six years.
Eric worked for the library for 39 years.
“He was an example to all of us in Local 2083, both as a co-worker and a union member,” says Cher Ravagni, a member of the Local 2083 Executive Board. “He was present at the birth of our Local — in very difficult times — and led us to more modern times and a more productive relationship with library management.”
A quiet, modest person, Eric was generous in helping library staff members in daily situations. As Local president, he was clear-minded and determined in dealing with library management.
“Through the toughest times for our Local when he made the hard choice to have furloughs of all staff instead of layoffs, he was there to guide us,” Ravagni says. “Without fanfare, Eric kept himself informed on all workplace issues that might impact Local members. With unlimited patience and empathy he listened to any member who had a question, concern or issue. He was a model steward for us all.”
Eric’s calm, reasoned approach to labor-management relations gained him, and the Local, attention and respect from management and other Locals.
“Eric’s long career and union service have given our Local invaluable examples and lessons; we are more resourceful, productive and dedicated to our current needs and future members because of him,” Ravagni says.
Molly Barnet
Molly Barnet, wife of Council 2 staff representative Denny Bolton, died September 26, 2005. She was a counselor at Steilacoom High School, where she was devoted to all the children under her care.
She was extremely active in the Society of Friends. These Quaker beliefs were the roots of her compassion, generosity and kindness.
She is survived by her husband Denny, sons Chris and Erik Falter and three grandchildren, Michael, Reilly and Ally, her mother Virginia, and three brothers Fred, Gordon and John.
Sunde Chaney
Sunde Chaney she worked for Grays Harbor County Planning and Building Department, where she was shop steward and the Local 275 scholarship chairperson for the past three years.
She enjoyed working closely with the schools and the students. She always had a smile for everyone. Her death was a shock to all who knew and worked with her.
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