WTDEA

WTDEA Headquarters Chapter hosts Bowling Holiday Extravaganza

WTDEA Headquarters Chapter recently hosted the Bowling Holiday Extravaganza, of which there was a pretty great turnout of some really fun coworkers, their friends and family. WTDEA appreciates everyone who participated. A 50/50 raffle was held, with Jennifer Freier , wife of Budget Program Manager Rodney Freier, winning $217.50.

Two “bust the bank” raffles of $200 and $160 were held as well. Congrats to those winners. Several amazing gifts (thanks to Tina Erickson for getting most of these together) were also raffled off with Chris Fisher, of Cheyenne Construction, winning the ultimate prize of a one-night stay at Brush Creek Luxury Resort for four people.

Below are the list of teams with their final scores, congratulations to the top three teams. 1st place: Gutter-Done 2921 $400 2nd place: Bowling 4 Beer 2675 $200 3rd place: Wheatland 2648 $100 4th: Spare Change 2511; 5th: Pin Ticklers 2507; 6th: Disaster Piece 2329; 7th: Ballbarians 2329; 8th: Spares & Pairs 2317; 9th: A League of Their Own 2316; 10th: Don’t Count On Me 2312; 11th: Stop Drop & Bowl 2310; 12th: Grinch Gang 2305; 13th: Spare Me the Trouble 2303; 14th: The Royal We 2301; 15th: Bowl Movements 2290; 16th: Drunkin’ Fruitcakes 2284; 17th: The Big Ballskis 2283; and 18th: Gutter Girls 2276.

Team “Gutter-Done” won first place at the WTDEA Bowling Holiday Extravaganza in November.

Lifetime membership award given in District 3

Ty Jereb, District 3 chapter president, presented a lifetime membership award to Mark McCracken, with Farson Maintenance, who will be retiring later this month. WTDEA thanks him for his lifetime membership and for being a representative for our association. We wish him the very best in retirement.

Photo: WYDOT

McCracken (left) was presented with the WTDEA lifetime membership jacket by Jereb ahead of his retirement later this month.

WYOMING TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION WTDEA

We are looking for employees to join us in our fellowship

You can become involved by signing up with your local District chapter, attending meetings, joining the board of officers and participating in planning events and fundraisers that can help keep all of our employees connected. The more members we have that are willing to step up – the further our mission can spread. The WTDEA was founded in 1956 with a primary purpose of encouraging harmony, promoting employee morale and serving as a liaison between employees and staff. From WYDOT employees’ ideas and suggestions, WTDEA has facilitated department policies and changes such as: • Sick Leave Donations • AM/FM radios in equipment • Military Leave • Mechanic tool allowance • Employee recognition programs • Employee’s Memorial • Changes to hardhat policy • Clothing allowance • WYDOT Employee Relief Fund • Maintenance equipment safety upgrades We strive to maintain and improve morale in the department by hosting events to create an atmosphere of harmony and friendship among employees. We also promote fundraisers to maintain the WYDOT Employee Relief Fund, helping our employees in times of unexpected circumstances. We also hold fundraisers to fund WTDEA Scholarships awarded to undergraduate students throughout the state.

Contact Your District Chapter to Join Now

WTDEA HQ Chapter announces winners of 7th annual holiday decorating contest

By Jordan Achs

The seventh annual holiday decorating contest at WYDOT Headquarters was once again a great way to spread Christmas cheer. There were 17 entries total across the four categories. The winners were: • Financial Services – Winter Wonderland (category: program) • Right of Way – Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer, painted by Jordan Remley (category: door) • Environmental Services – Prairie Dog (category: display) • Mailroom – Santa’s Workshop (category: individual room/ cubie)

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated!

Financial Services, Winter Wonderland

Right of Way, Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer, painted by Jordan Remley

Photo: WYDOT

Environmental Services, Prairie Dog

Photo: WYDOT Mail Room, Santa’s Workshop

Annual family Christmas party held in Cheyenne

By Mark Horan

‘Twas three weeks till Christmas And all through the rink WYDOT families were skating And enjoying cold drinks. Susan took tickets and collected the cash There were fifty-eight skaters that attended the bash. The young ones went round the corners with care As the smell of hot pizza hung in the air. And Heidi and Justin helped pick up trash While Chelsey and Stephanie tried not to crash. Thanks to the Wilsons, David and Kimberley For making sure Santa was there bright and early. Children won prizes in limbo and races They had a great time from the look on their faces. A successful event, at the end of the day Made possible each year by WTDEA.