Local 94 Leads by Example

As SMART-TD Local 94 President Devon Douglas, Vice President Michael Ganoe, Jr. and Secretary & Treasurer Jake Thompson settle into their first year in office, one of their goals is to come up with “outside the box” events and activities to keep their local active, engaged and involved. The leadership team will try their new ideas by leading by example.

Quarterly Team Building Days Create Camaraderie

One of the most impactful new ideas is a quarterly “Leadership Team Building Event Day.” Each quarter, the officers choose a community activity to give back, while uniting as a team and forging personal connections off the job.  

Each quarterly event will be organized by a different member of the leadership team. This approach keeps everyone involved and provides opportunities for a more diverse reach into the community. 

Most recently, Local 94 partnered with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Kansas City.  

ReStore sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, building supplies, home goods, and more. 100% of the profits are used to build and repair homes in Kansas City.  

After spending the day volunteering at the ReStore, Local 94’s officers were joined by their spouses and significant others to bond over pizza and beer at a local restaurant.  

Thanks goes out to Trustee James Conway, who went out of his way to coordinate the day’s events with Habitat for Humanity. 

Local Connections and Political Action

In addition to building their local community, all members of Local 94’s current leadership team contribute to the SMART-TD Political Action Committee, which funds political advocacy across the region.  

Clearly, turning solidarity into results is something the leaders of Local 94 are putting into practice. We applaud the new leadership team for creating an engaging environment at Local 94 and we can’t wait to see what they plan to do next!