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From TWO President Emily Godinet

TWO President Emily Godinet Passes The Torch

TWO President Emily Godinet Passes The Torch

I have come to think of you all as part of my family and will certainly continue to do so as I am not leaving TWO, just this current position. Working with such fine people has added much to my life and I will always cherish and fondly remember the time I have spent as TWO President since 2007. I am confident TWO will continue to thrive and enjoy much success and prosperity in the days ahead. My Dear Fellow TWO Family and others, As some of you know, I have been a long-time TWO member almost since TWO began. I sincerely feel TWO serves an important and vital mission to technical women and others and have seen the benefits generated by TWO. My history with TWO has allowed me the honor of serving as an Officer in a Regional Representative position (twice) and also privileged to work with Regena (Woods) Jack on developing the TWO Education Scholarship. I enjoyed serving as the TWO Education and Career Development Chair (1992- 2005) and thrilled to present the first TWO Education Scholarship in 1993. When asked to serve as TWO President, I considered it honor, but thought long and hard because I knew of the hard work and dedication this position requires and had to weigh it with thoughts of how it would affect my family and my work life. After serving two years, I announced to the Board of Directors I would not run for a second term since I was feeling the impact of the duties. I was encouraged and persuaded to run for the second 2-year term by loving, kind, and well-meaning friends. I knew it would require additional time as work load and other issues increased. But I did so because I love TWO with all my heart and truly want others to know and see TWO as I do – the professional, intelligent, and supportive organization that benefits its members as well as the FAA. I know all of you have seen what comes from the hard working group within TWO. TWO not only represents technical women, we represent all technical categories within the FAA - a daunting task. However, faced with medical problems, my daughter almost dying in March, an increased work load, and feeling as if I neglect my lovely family, I felt I had to make a tough decision. With our recent elections and selections, TWO has a strong and intelligent Board of Directors in place, brimming with energy, ideas, and goals. I knew TWO would be in wonderful hands with Maryanne Chappell assuming the role of President. If it were feasible to continue in the role of President, I would certainly choose to finish my term, but this is not a possibility with my current situation, neglected family life, and pressing workload. Making this decision, one I did not take lightly or make hastily, was very, very difficult for me. I thought long and hard about it and was trying to determine an appropriate time that would have the least impact. Of course, there is no appropriate time! I felt after the TWO-NAPA Conference, when things were not as hectic, would be the best time. It allows for breathing room in transitioning Officers. I submitted my resignation to the Board of Directors and I am assisting in the transitioning process. I know you will work with Maryanne and the Board of Directors as well. I feel a lot has changed and improved. I brought up pertinent topics at the National Employee Forum in Washington, D.C. regarding issues pertinent to the technical workforce. Issues in which there have been changes and improvements: (1) Lack of female hiring in various technical fields. The numbers are up and higher than in the Civilian Labor Force in a majority of technical fields, except ATSS. However, the ATSS area is a problem in itself. (2) Engineering Re-Org. It may not have stopped, but I certainly complained and made enough noise to enough people. This process should have gone through the Acquisition Management System process, it also created a critical shortage of engineers, but worse, we lost NAS knowledge. (3) ATSS and the concern of overworked personnel, lack of hiring, back-filling, no budget allotted, no contractor in place, etc... I have asked for this to be an agenda item, and it never has been. Information will be out on this topic soon. I think you can also see from our Conferences as the requests for partnerships and such. The standards and ethics TWO projects has resounded within Washington and throughout. (4) Annual Training Conference growth. If you have attended any of the last 3-4 conferences, you know what I mean. (5) Moving TWO into the 21st Century with media, website, social networking, documents, and policy and procedures. Life is short and life is precious. I have come to think of you all as part of my family and will certainly continue to do so as I am not leaving TWO, just this current position. Working with such fine people has added much to my life and I will always cherish and fondly remember the time I have spent as TWO President since 2007. I feel I have learned much from this position, but it is time to pass the torch. Thank you for your confidence in me. I will be here and will always be in touch, but as a TWO member. I am confident TWO will continue to thrive and enjoy much success and prosperity in the days ahead. Sincerely, Emily

I have come to think of you all as part of my family and will certainly continue to do so as I am not leaving TWO, just this current position. Working with such fine people has added much to my life and I will always cherish and fondly remember the time I have spent as TWO President since 2007. I am confident TWO will continue to thrive and enjoy much success and prosperity in the days ahead.

My Dear Fellow TWO Family and others,

As some of you know, I have been a long-time TWO member almost since TWO began. I sincerely feel TWO serves an important and vital mission to technical women and others and have seen the benefits generated by TWO. My history with TWO has allowed me the honor of serving as an Officer in a Regional Representative position (twice) and also privileged to work with Regena (Woods) Jack on developing the TWO Education Scholarship. I enjoyed serving as the TWO Education and Career Development Chair (1992- 2005) and thrilled to present the first TWO Education Scholarship in 1993.

When asked to serve as TWO President, I considered it honor, but thought long and hard because I knew of the hard work and dedication this position requires and had to weigh it with thoughts of how it would affect my family and my work life. After serving two years, I announced to the Board of Directors I would not run for a second term since I was feeling the impact of the duties. I was encouraged and persuaded to run for the second 2-year term by loving, kind, and well-meaning friends. I knew it would require additional time as work load and other issues increased. But I did so because I love TWO with all my heart and truly want others to know and see TWO as I do – the professional, intelligent, and supportive organization that benefits its members as well as the FAA. I know all of you have seen what comes from the hard working group within TWO. TWO not only represents technical women, we represent all technical categories within the FAA - a daunting task.

However, faced with medical problems, my daughter almost dying in March, an increased work load, and feeling as if I neglect my lovely family, I felt I had to make a tough decision. With our recent elections and selections, TWO has a strong and intelligent Board of Directors in place, brimming with energy, ideas, and goals. I knew TWO would be in wonderful hands with Maryanne Chappell assuming the role of President.

If it were feasible to continue in the role of President, I would certainly choose to finish my term, but this is not a possibility with my current situation, neglected family life, and pressing workload. Making this decision, one I did not take lightly or make hastily, was very, very difficult for me. I thought long and hard about it and was trying to determine an appropriate time that would have the least impact. Of course, there is no appropriate time! I felt after the TWO-NAPA Conference, when things were not as hectic, would be the best time. It allows for breathing room in transitioning Officers. I submitted my resignation to the Board of Directors and I am assisting in the transitioning process. I know you will work with Maryanne and the Board of Directors as well.

I feel a lot has changed and improved. I brought up pertinent topics at the National Employee Forum in Washington, D.C. regarding issues pertinent to the technical workforce. Issues in which there have been changes and improvements:

(1) Lack of female hiring in various technical fields. The numbers are up and higher than in the Civilian Labor Force in a majority of technical fields, except ATSS. However, the ATSS area is a problem in itself.

(2) Engineering Re-Org. It may not have stopped, but I certainly complained and made enough noise to enough people. This process should have gone through the Acquisition Management System process, it also created a critical shortage of engineers, but worse, we lost NAS knowledge.

(3) ATSS and the concern of overworked personnel, lack of hiring, back-filling, no budget allotted, no contractor in place, etc... I have asked for this to be an agenda item, and it never has been. Information will be out on this topic soon. I think you can also see from our Conferences as the requests for partnerships and such. The standards and ethics TWO projects has resounded within Washington and throughout.

(4) Annual Training Conference growth. If you have attended any of the last 3-4 conferences, you know what I mean.

(5) Moving TWO into the 21st Century with media, website, social networking, documents, and policy and procedures.

Life is short and life is precious. I have come to think of you all as part of my family and will certainly continue to do so as I am not leaving TWO, just this current position. Working with such fine people has added much to my life and I will always cherish and fondly remember the time I have spent as TWO President since 2007. I feel I have learned much from this position, but it is time to pass the torch. Thank you for your confidence in me. I will be here and will always be in touch, but as a TWO member. I am confident TWO will continue to thrive and enjoy much success and prosperity in the days ahead.

Sincerely,

Emily