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Final chance to get your opinion heard in the Transpo Feud survey! Help make this new WD event an outstanding success by submitting your answers in the emailed survey. ITE - Community of Transportation Professionals

You don’t want to miss the biggest event of the year, the WD Annual Meeting! Especially the special rate we have for the hotels! Rooms are filling fast so book your room soon so you can stay nice and close to both the conference and your friends! westernite.org/annualmeeting/… ITE - Community of Transportation Professionals

Rise and shine early birds! This is your LAST CHANCE to get the early bird special for the WD Annual Meeting, the best conference of the year. Come see the amazing the speakers and events we have planned. Sign up soon to save some money and book your hotel shorturl.at/jlAN8

Calling all young professionals! Challenge yourself to grow as a professional with the WD’s Badge Program. Complete the tasks by May 31st to get the unique Explore ITE pin and 3 lucky winners will win a grand prize gift card! To join visit biturl.top/Fn6Z7n ITE - Community of Transportation Professionals

May is #mentalhealthawareness month. One major mental health challenge is burnout. On May 21, the #womeninITE host a webinar that provides valuable perspectives on combating burnout in today's fast-paced workplace. Register here: bit.ly/3U1mfXx

Last day to register for the WD Annual Meeting is June 14! You don’t want to miss this amazing conference full of knowledge, fun, and friends! We have everything from Family Night to scholarly presentations. Make sure you register soon! biturl.top/EJJj22

Calling young members! Have your opinion heard at the Young Member Forum tomorrow at the WD Annual Meeting in the Beavis room on floor 2 during session 3!

Want to make the Western District the best in ITE? Of course, you do! The best way to do that is to be an officer and we have opened nominations for Treasurer-Secretary to everyone! Interested? Email Kimberly Leung, westernite.org/current-office…,  Nominations are due by Jan 15

Webiwhere? Webinar! The next Fall Webinar comes on January 15th at noon! We have a great presentation by Carlos Ortiz, on traffic signal synchronization. This webinar show the best and latest projects! And registration is FREE if you are an ITE member! shorturl.at/P3HOe

Meet Tony Henderson, Sec-Treas candidate. We asked him “Why do you want to be an officer?” ITE has played a large role in my career and I want to give back as much as I can, like I did as a Section Leader, on the 2019 WD Annual Meeting LAC, and hopefully as Sec-Treas

Meet Marc Violett, Sec-Treas candidate. We also asked him “Why do you want to be an officer?” To continue to give back to the organization that has helped me so much throughout my career.

Sec-Tres candidate, Ton Henderson, “Why did you join ITE?” I got excited about transportation in college, helped re-launch my college’s ITE chapter, and participated in several transportation and design competitions. I have been a part of ITE ever since.

Sec-Tres candidate, Marc Violett, “Why did you join ITE?” I got involved because I saw how much a co-worker loved ITE and started participating, which kick-started my own involvement.

Sec-Tres Candidate, Tony Henderson “What was the best advice you've received?” Say what needs to be said but avoid over-explaining. Don’t overwhelm the audience. You need to balance being informative and being engaging.

Sec-Tres Candidate Tony Henderson “What was the best advice you've received?” Get involved. Find something you enjoy and be a part of it.

Sec-Tres Candidate Tony Henderson, What is the most challenging project you have worked on? “Leading the SFMTA’s preparation for the 2023 APEC meeting with 21 heads of state and balancing local, state, and federal transportation and security needs.”

Sec-Tres Candidate Marc Violett, What is the most challenging project you have worked on? “I  worked on one project for 7 years from the original project report to providing construction support. Over that time the project changed throughout every step of the process.”

Young professionals! Remember to apply for the 2025 Western District Explorer Badge by May 31 2025! Each participant will receive a commemorative pin and get a chance to win noise canceling headphones or a $50 gift card. Visit tinyurl.com/ITEBadge for more information!

Sec-Tres Tony Henderson, What is a fun fact about you? “I’ve always loved aviation and will be taking my first flight lesson soon because of a Christmas gift from my husband. I also toured SFO Airport during the 2010 Annual Meeting, seeing all of the behind-the-scenes operations”

Sec-Tres Marc Viollet, what is a fun fact about you? “I grew up in Omaha, Nebraska.”