The Transportation Club of Seattle &

Transportation Club of Tacoma Joint Meeting 

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Please join us for our April 7, 2021, Joint Meeting with the Transportation Club of Tacoma

Our guest speaker will be Washington State Secretary of State Kim Wyman

 

About Kim Wyman

Kim Wyman is Washington’s 15th Secretary of State. First elected in 2012, she is only the second female Secretary of State in Washington’s history. Prior to being elected to this office, Kim served as Thurston County Elections Director for nearly a decade and served three terms as the elected Thurston County Auditor (2001-2013).

As head of one of the most diverse offices in state government, Secretary Wyman is responsible for overseeing state and local elections, corporation and charity filings, the Washington State Library, the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, and the Washington State Archives.

Secretary Wyman is committed to promoting civility and civic engagement, and connecting people with their government. She serves on many state and national boards, enjoys mentoring students, participates in leadership-development organizations, and advocates for preserving and teaching our history and traditions, and the importance of civics education and volunteering in our communities.

A leader of national renown, Secretary Wyman often shares Washington’s award-winning, innovative election administration and cybersecurity practices with organizations across the country. Her office led the successful statewide effort to modernize and secure the state’s election infrastructure and continues to focus on securing elections in 2020 and beyond.

Secretary Wyman graduated from California State University Long Beach and earned her master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy State University. City University of Seattle awarded her an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership in 2015. She received CERA certification from The Election Center and Auburn University in 2004, and has been a Washington State Certified Election Administrator since 1995.

Kim and her husband John came to Washington when he was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Fort Lewis after being stationed in Ansbach, Germany. They live in Thurston County and have two adult children.  

About the Transportation Club of Seattle

The Transportation Club of Seattle has been at the center of the Seattle area transportation community for over 108 years. Founded in 1910, the club was formed to encourage the study by members of transportation issues; promote closer business relationships, promote the welfare of its membership as well as to sponsor educational programs and discussions pertaining to traffic and transportation matters. The club holds monthly lunch and learn meetings throughout the year, provides an annual golf tournament and supports the Salvation Army through its annual holiday auction. The Transportation Club of Seattle is a member of the Logistics & Transportation Association of North America. 

About the Transportation Club of Tacoma

On March 1, 1926, The Traffic Club of Tacoma was founded under the leadership of E.R. Cronkhite – Pacific Match Co. – its first President.

Within two years, the present name of The Transportation Club of Tacoma was adopted and it began to prosper with a full set of Officers, Board of Directors and 128 members. Many of the companies still hold active memberships in the organization today; of these remaining firms are included railroads, motor carriers and industrial firms.

Over the ensuing eighty years few changes were necessary in the Constitution, By-Laws or meeting format; this attests to the foresight of our founding Fathers and regard for maintaining tradition within the Club. During the entire history of the Club, it has continued to hold regular monthly meetings, except during months where significant club events are planned. These events currently include the Hi Jinks and Spring Open Golf Tournaments, Mary Bridge Band Aid Drive, Habitat for Humanity day, National Maritime Week and our Emergency Food Network Christmas Drive.

We’ve seen our Club membership grow to over 500, allowing its members and guests to regularly meet in an atmosphere of fellowship and social exchange of ideas regarding sound transportation. While the Club offers its members a great networking opportunity, the membership provides the community with significant contributions to local charities like Emergency Food Network, Habitat for Humanity and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. In addition, we’re able to consistently contribute a significant amount of scholarship funding to the family members of our membership.

The Club’s mission will continue to center on building bridges within the transportation industry while at the same time providing a strong connection to the local community through our charitable work. As our history is further written, one thing remains constant, being a member of the Transportation Club of Tacoma means you’ve joined an organization committed to enriching your life professionally and personally.