MORE THAN 150 Council 2 members, their guests and Council 2 staff attended the Legislative Conference Jan. 19–21.

The weekend started with a reception Thursday evening. Legislators and local politicians were in attendance to meet with their constituents. The legislators’ turnout was good, considering our reception was one of several they were attending that evening.

Friday everyone met with their legislators and toured the capital. Unfortunately, both the House and Senate were in caucus meeting with the governor, so we didn’t get to meet with as many of them as in past years.

Also on Friday Council 2 hosted a lunch with Governor Gregoire as guest speaker. Following lunch, Rhonda Hilyar of Agreement Dynamics presented an excellent workshop on Success Signals (communication tools). She explained four different communication styles and gave examples of how to be the most effective in our workplaces, negotiations and personal relationships. Locals 275 and 618 hosted a hospitality room that evening, giving members a chance to get to know one another better and exchange ideas for their workplace issues.

Saturday was a busy day full of meetings: Women’s Action Committee, Legislative Committee and Executive Board Committee meeting.