Delegates attending the BLET Auxiliary’s Fifth Quadrennial Convention earlier this month, with members of the BLET Executive Committee.
The BLET Auxiliary concluded its Fifth Quadrennial Convention in Las Vegas on October 15. Delegates conducted business and elected the following slate of new officers for the next four years:
• Jodi Wallace, National President;
• Cheryl Lambert, National 1st Vice President/National Outreach Coordinator;
• April Brandon, National Secretary;
• Chris Baldwin, National Treasurer;
• Natalie Miller, National 2nd Vice President/National Legislative Rep.;
• Stephanie Barnard, Alternate Secretary;
• Rose Surchik, Alternate Treasurer;
• Reney Yeater, National Chaplain; and
• Kathleen Bisbikis, National Past President.
After 12 busy years of service to the Auxiliary — eight as National President and four as 2nd Vice President — Sister Bisbikis said she is looking forward to the much more relaxing role as Past President.
Jodi Wallace, the Auxiliary’s new National President, thanked Sister Kathleen for her dedicated and selfless service to the Auxiliary. President Wallace also welcomed the Auxiliary’s new officers and thanked all outgoing officers, including Rachel Pharris, Jessica Keene, and Debbie Massengale.
BLET National President Mark Wallace, First Vice President Gary Best, and National Secretary-Treasurer David Estes addressed the Auxiliary’s delegates on the third and final day of the convention.
Founded in 1887, the BLET Auxiliary brings together spouses, family members, and supporters of railroad workers to educate, advocate, and stand up for rail labor families. For more information, please visit the BLET Auxiliary website.
