HOW TO LIST YOUR SHARED LEAVE REQUEST:

• If you’ve been approved to receive shared leave by your agency or institution, you can place a notice here. Once you’ve been approved by your agency or institution, WFSE/AFSCME can place your shared leave request here. call Tim Welch at 1-800-562-6002, or leave a detailed message for us at Contact Us.

• Donations of unused annual leave, sick leave or all or part of personal holidays can be made.

• In all cases, agencies or institutions must approve requests to donate and receive shared leave.

ABOUT USSLP:

The 2007 Legislature created a Uniformed Service Shared Leave Pool (USSLP) to allow employees to donate leave for any employee who has been called to service in the uniformed services and who meets the sharedleave requirements. 

The USSLP will be administered by the Military Department.  For more information contact your employer's human resource office or view the guidelines established by the Military Department at

http://mil.wa.gov/usslp.shtml

Contact Jennifer Connely at 253-512-7522. or Jennifer.Connely@mil.wa.gov if you have any questions or concerns related to the USSLP.  Thanks! 

SHARED LEAVE REQUESTS:

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Kim Downing, a health insurance benefits specialist with the PEBB Plan Management (Seattle) division of the state Health Care Authority and a member of Local 304 is in need of shared leave. If you can assist with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Oanh Pham at (360) 923-2881.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Julia Gann-Smith, a social worker 2 with DSHS in Bremerton and a member of Local 1181, has serious medical conditions requiring extensive surgery. If you can help with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Jennifer Swan at (360) 473-2205.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Tammie Kay Meyers, a fiscal analyst 3 at the Department of Fish and Wildlife in Olympia and a member of Local 443, was involved in a car accident on July 23 and is in need of shared leave. If you can help with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Tracey Wolfe at (360) 902-2284.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Richard W. Lee, a financial services specialist 3 with DSHS in Olympia and a member of Local 443, has been approved for shared leave for a serious medical condition. If you can help with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Daniel Lozano at (360) 725-4823.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Jerrie Isom, an occupational therapist 1 at Western State Hospital in Lakewood and a member of Local 793, is recovering from a work-acquired injury. If you can help with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Lee Chase at (253) 756-2571.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Michele Ledbetter, a forms and records analyst 2 with the Department of Health in Olympia and a member of  Local 443, is in need of shared leave. If you can help with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Marie Butler at (360) 236-4409.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Rhonda Apple, a cook 1 at Rainier School in Buckley and a member of Local 491, is in need of shared leave for medical conditions. If you can help with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Laurie Safford at (360) 829-3083 or saffolj@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Sharon Frampton, a WorkFirst program specialist at the Kelso CSO (DSHS) and a member of Local 1400, has been approved for shared leave for a serious medical condition. If you can assist Sharon with a donation of eligible, unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Daniel Lozano at (360) 725-4823.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Sherry Sutton, an attendant counselor 1 at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake and a member of Local 573, is off work and in need of shared leave for a serious illness. If you can assist Sherry with a donation of eligible, unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Janet Evans at (509) 299-1807.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Lee Novak, a Community Corrections officer 2 with DOC in Longview and a member of Local 1400, is caring for a loved one with a serious medical condition. If you can assist Lee with a donation of eligible, unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Diana White, (360) 413-5407.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Andy McMillan, an environmental planner 5 at the Department of Ecology in Lacey and a member of Local 443, is battling multiple mycelia (bone marrow cancer) and is in need of shared leave. If you can help Andy with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Dana Mueller at (360) 407-7061 or dmue461@ecy.wa.gov, or your human resource office.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Patricia O’Neill, an information technician specialist 2 with the Department of Labor and Industries in Tumwater and a member of Local 443, is in need of shared leave for medical reasons. If you can help Patricia with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Candy Peppard at (360) 902-5705.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Betty Duncan, a health insurance benefits specialist at the Health Care Authority in Lacey and a member of Local 443, has been approved for shared leave. If you can help Betty with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Oanh Pham at (360) 923-2881.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Robin Ross, a psychiatric security attendant at Western State Hospital in Lakewood and a member of Local 793, is on maternity leave until Sept. 17. She has exhausted all leave. If you can help Robin with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Dave Wiggen at (253) 761-3366.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Wendy Gross, a medical assistant specialist 3 with DSHS in Olympia and a member of Local 443, has been approved for shared leave because of medical reasons. If you can help Wendy with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Connie Minton at (360) 725-5813.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Diana Christensen, a WorkFirst program specialist at the Columbia River Community Service Office of DSHS and a member of Local 313, is in need of shared leave because of the life-threatening condition of her husband. If you can help Diana with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Grace Chambers at (360) 725-6627.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Sandy Halverson, a financial services specialist 3 with DSHS Home and Community Services in Bremerton and a member of Local 1181, has been approved for shared leave because of a serious medical condition. If you can help Sandy with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Stacey Bellamy at (253) 476-7223.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Patricia A. Jones, a secretary senior with DSHS in Tacoma and a member of Local 53, is recovering from a broken ankle. She has exhausted all leave. If you can help Patricia with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Cynthia Williams at (253) 983-6272.


KYRON HORMAN’S GRANDFATHER IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE

    We start with this because it’s a plea for help in a tragic story you’ve all heard and read about. It comes from Neil Horman, a DSHS worker in IT.

The statement Neil authorizes:
 
On June 4, 2010 my grandson, Kyron Horman, disappeared from his school in Oregon. In order to support the family, my wife and I went to Oregon. This burned all my leave time and more. This situation is extremely stressful and the upset continues. I am making it to work as I can but this is an ongoing tragedy and we have dramatic ups and downs.
 
As the investigation continues my wife and I may have to return to Oregon. We simply do not know what to expect.
 
As time goes on we hope that Kyron will be found and we can rejoice. In the mean time we are still in dynamic flux and we could use your help if possible.

    If you can help Neil with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact your human resources representative.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Cheri Siegfried, a financial services specialist 3 with DSHS in Goldendale and a member of Local 716, is recovering from surgery and will be off the job for awhile. If you can assist Cheri with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, please contact Cindy K. Hernandez at (509) 225-7924.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Bonnie Turnbeaugh, an unemployment insurance specialist 3 with the Employment Security Department in Spokane and a member of Local 1221, has been approved for shared leave. If you can assist Bonnie with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, please contact Kathleen Young at (360) 902-9413.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: William Johnson, a maintenance mechanic 2 at Rainier School in Buckley and a member of Local 491, has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition requiring surgery and recovery time. If you can assist William with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, please contact Laurie Safford at (360) 829-3083 or saffolj@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVDE: Linda Popp, a financial services specialist 4 at the Columbia River CSO in  Vancouver and a member of Local 313, has been approved for shared leave. If you can assist Linda with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, please contact Grace Chambers at (360) 725-6627 or chambge@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Melanie Knudsen-Leahy, a social worker 2 with DSHS in Longview and a member of Local 1400, has been approved for shared leave. If you can assist Melanie with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, please contact Grace Chambers at (360) 725-6627 or chambge@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Kim Myers, a financial services specialist 3 with DSHS in Omak, is in critical need of shared leave as she cares for her grandmother who is undergoing six months of chemotherapy for non-Hodgkins lymphoma. If you can assist Kim with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, please contact Abbie Waligora at (509) 227-2228 or waligaa@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Lisa Marie Champagne, a security guard 2 at Western State Hospital in Lakewood and a member of Local 793, has been approved for shared leave because she was hospitalized for a serious respiratory condition. If you can assist Lisa with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Dave Wiggen at (253) 761-3366.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Rodolfo Franco, a maintenance mechanic 1 at Seattle Community College and a member of Local 304, is off work battling pneumonia. If you can assist Rodolfo with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact David Bittenbender, (206) 526-7792.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Susan Musman, an unemployment insurance specialist 5 with the Employment Security Department in Seattle and a member of Local 435, is undergoing spinal surgery and will be in need of shared leave for at least a month. She has exhausted all leave. If you can assist Susan with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Sharon Lindley, (360) 902-9532.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Michael Varner, a procurement and supply specialist 3 with the Employment Security Department in Olympia and a member of Local 443, has been approved for shared leave. If you can help Mike with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Kathleen Young at (360) 902-9413.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Rose Mares, a financial services specialist 3 with DSHS in Bellingham and a member of Local 1060, has been approved for shared leave. If you can help Rose with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Vickie Rothenbuhler at (360) 714-4006 or Vickie.rothenbuhler@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Valerie Guerrero, a health insurance benefits specialist with the Health Care Authority in Lacey and a member of Local 443, is still in desperate need of shared leave for medical reasons. If you can help Valerie with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Rita Homan at (360) 923-2874.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Ladonna Ashman, an administrative assistant 3 with the state Workforce Training Coordinating Board and a member of Local 443, has been approved for shared leave for medical reasons. If you can help Ladonna with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Yvonne Chase at (360) 586-4530.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Cristina Jallow, a financial services specialist 3 in the Statewide Customer Service Call Center District 3 and a member of Local 1060, is recovering from surgery and will be off six to eight weeks for recovery. If you can help Cristina with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Vickie Rothenbuhler at (360) 714-4006 or Vickie.rothenbuhler@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Rick Erskine, an electrician/maintenance at Rainier School in Buckley and a member of Local 491, is still in need of shared leave. He has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition. If you can assist Rick with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Laurie Safford at (360) 829-3083 or e-mail: saffolj@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Kristi Morgan, an office assistant 3 with the Department of Health in Olympia and a member of Local 443, has a serious, ongoing condition. If you can assist Kristi with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Lou Owen at (360) 236-4408.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Patricia Yeager, a financial services specialist 5 in Tacoma and a member of Local 53, has been treated for a serious medical condition. This involved an extensive in-patient and outpatient procedure. If you can assist Patricia with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Linette Davis at (253) 476-7002.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Denise Avery-Baeten, a financial services specialist 4 in Olympia and a member of Local 443, is caring for her husband who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. If you can assist Denise with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Kevin Cavanaugh at (360) 725-4821.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Diana Fernandez, an office assistant lead with DSHS in Seattle and a member of Local 843, has a serious medical condition. If you can assist Diana with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Cindy Hernandez at (509) 225-7924.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Debra Browning, an unemployment insurance specialist 3 with the Employment Security Department in Olympia, has been approved for shared leave. If you can assist Debra with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Kathleen Young at (360) 902-9413.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Sonja Allen, a financial services specialist for DSHS in Lakewood and a member of Local 53, has a serious medical condition. If you can assist Sonja with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Cindy Hernandez at (509) 225-7924.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Mary Gates, a pharmacy technician at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake and a member of Local 573, has been approved for shared leave. If you can assist Mary with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Janet Evans at (509) 299-1807.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Cheri Chavez, a social worker 3 with DSHS in Kent and a member of Local 843, underwent emergency surgery. She has several medical problems that will cause her to exceed all of her vacation and sick leave. If you can assist Cheri with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Marilyn Nichol at (425) 590-3048.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Arshad Khan, a financial services specialist 3 with DSHS in Seattle and a member of Local 843, is suffering from complications from emergency surgery. If you can assist Arshad with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Beth Krantz at beth.krantz@dshs.wa.gov.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Kenneth Hoeche, a truck driver 3 at DSHS Consolidated Support Services in Medical Lake and a member of Local 573, is recovering from surgery. If you can assist Kenneth with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Fred Robohn at (509) 565-4424.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Randy Jackson, a financial services specialist with DSHS in Puyallup and a member of Local 53, has a serious medical condition. If you can assist Randy with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Linette Davis at (253) 476-7002.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Carolee Walentin, a fiscal technician 2 with the Department of Licensing in Olympia and a member of Local 443, is undergoing surgery and treatment of cancer. If you can assist Carolee with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Lonnie Spikes at (360) 664-1394.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Chad Dillman, an office assistant lead with DSHS in Bremerton and a member of Local 1181, is caring her his wife who is dealing with severe flare ups of multiple sclerosis and osteomyelitis (a severe and painful bone disorder). They have two toddlers and Chad must provide childcare as well. If you can assist Chad with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Lindsey Henderson at (360) 725-2134.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Kathleen Mashburn, a financial worker with DSHS in Tacoma and a member of Local 1181, has been approved for shared leave because of a medical condition. If you can assist Kathleen with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Cindy K. Hernandez at (509) 225-7924.

IN NEED OF SHARED LEAVE: Don Morby, a maintenance supervisor with the Department of Transportation in the Bingen/Goldendale area and a member of Local 716, is still recovering from major abdominal surgery and is unable to work. If you can assist Don with a donation of eligible unused annual leave or sick leave or all or part of your personal holiday, contact Kim Shafer at (360) 905-2221.