Activity/Organization updates

MGEC Executive Board elections are underway!  Ballots were mailed out to all Full Members on October 16th, 2020. If you are not currently a Full Member, but would like to be, it is not too late for you to v0te in the MGEC Executive Board elections (but hurry, they end November 3rd).  You can download a membership card here, complete it and return to mgec@mgec.org.   Once we receive your membership card, you will be eligible to vote and be sent a ballot. If you have any questions about membership, please feel free to reach out to mgec@mgec.org. ... Read More >>

Applications will be accepted through September 24th. Have you always wondered what goes into negotiations/bargaining? Do you have an interest in how MGEC is run? If so, please consider running for the MGEC Executive Board. There are several positions available. All Full Members are welcome to run for one of the positions. You can be a newly joined member or a member for 30 years; at any of the agencies or in any of the classifications represented by MGEC. Positions available: President (2 year term: 1 year President, 1 year Past President) Vice-President (3 year term: 1 year ... Read More >>

The deadline for award nominations/applying for scholarships is this Friday, April 17, 2020. If you know of any of your coworkers (must be a Full Member of MGEC) who have outstanding technical skills; share expertise with their peers; have outstanding effort in civic or other community service or outstanding service to the MGEC community: please consider nominating them for one of the two MGEC awards.  Individuals can be nominated by their coworkers, supervisors or themselves, but all nominees MUST be Full Members. In addition, if you are a Full, Supporting, Associate or Life member and ... Read More >>

By now many of you are aware of many internet-based resources pertaining to COVID-19.  There are sites specific to MN; employees in Minnesota, and others providing centralized national guidance. Internet Resources: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) has a site with Frequently Asked Questions and their responses. Responses may change daily. Minnesota Department of Health Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is one of the sites with the latest information and guidance. School Closings & Delays. WCCO has a site listing school closings & delays. KARE 11 also has a site ... Read More >>

MGEC would like to congratulate Jeff Cremin on his new position, which he took outside of state employment. His last day as a MGEC member and President was Friday, February 21st. Effective Monday, February 24th, Forrest Hasty, who was serving as Vice President, was appointed to fulfill the President position and Blake Nelson was appointed to fulfill the Vice President position for the 2020 term. Please join us in congratulating them. If you are interested in being involved on the Board, we will be looking for candidates starting in June of 2020. ... Read More >>