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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Join your business as an Associate Member of the Foundation. Your benefits
include a membership plaque, yearly recognition, newsletter, a link to your
website on our website, and use of the Foundation logo. Most importantly,
you will be helping WSDOT employees in their time of need. New members have
an opportunity to select an item from the Foundation Gift Shop for free.
Donors should consult the Sponsorship Application by clicking HERE.
There is a limited time opportunity in addition to the regular associate membership if you choose to become a Charter Associate member for an initial fee of $1,000 (and $750 each year thereafter). Charter members will be recognized annually.
If membership isn’t right for you at this time you can also support the Foundation by making a one-time donation. Every donation helps us fulfill our mission!
Monthly Memorial Tribute
This month we pay tribute to and remember these
WSDOT employees who died in work zone incidents:
Edward Bowles, July 5, 1955, Eastern Region, maintenance technician. Ed injured a finger while fixing the tail gate latch of the truck. He was immediately treated by a doctor but died several weeks later from tetanus.
Robert J. Forrest, July 7, 1982, South Central Region, transportation technician. Robert was on a paving project and walking with his back to the paving truck when he was struck by the truck.
Gordon Burlingame, July 17, 1992, North Central Region, avalanche control supervisor. “Gordie” was working alone to remove a 29-foot high radio tower from a dormitory building roof at Berne Camp on Stevens Pass. The tower became unstable, fell and struck him.
Patricia L. Oberg, July 19, 1989, Southwest Region, transportation technician. While on a survey crew, rocks at the end of a rock quarry gave way. Patricia fell to the bottom of the quarry, suffering head injuries.
Paul J. Yandt, July 29, 1953, South Central Region, maintenance technician. Paul was killed while working south of Connell when a truck and trailer pinned him against his highway department truck.
2024 Worker Memorial
The Memorial Foundation directors attended the Worker Memorial Event in Olympia on April 2, 2024, to honor and remember the WSDOT fallen workers. Foundation President Patty Rubstello read the names of all the fallen workers at the event. Other speakers at the event included Pasco Bakotich (WSDOT), Governor Jay Inslee, Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar, State Patrol Chief John Batise, and Carley Francis (WSDOT).
Foundation Directors (left to right): Larry Batterton, Todd Trepanier, John Conrad (Vice President), David Sowers, Greg Selstead, Mike Gribner (Past President), Mike Frucci, Pat Morin, Troy Cowan, Don Clotfelter, Patty Rubstello (President), Jeff De Vere (Secretary), Doug Vaughn, and Bill Ford (Executive Director).
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WSDOTMF News
2024 Foundation Annual Meeting
The Memorial Foundation Annual Meeting will be held on September 18, 2024, in Olympia. Members interested in attending should contact Bill Fordfor further information.
2024 Foundation Directors Election
The 2024 board of directors election will be held in August and the new directors will be installed at the annual meeting. The deadline for application/nomination is July 20, 2024. Interested members should contact Bill Ford for further information.
Bill Ford, Executive Director
WSDOT Memorial Foundation
360 561-5720
Leaders Meet
Foundation members meet with families of fallen workers.
Left to right: Isabel William, Bill Ford (Foundation Executive Director), John Conrad (Foundation VP), and Mike Frucci (Foundation Director).
2024 Eastern Region Maintenance Rodeo
The recent ER Rodeo was a huge success and while all the participants were winners several individuals stood out. Individual competition winners were Mason McCann (1st), Phil Newton (2nd), and Matthew Hughes (3rd). The winning three person team members were Hayden Francis, Kyle Clark, and Michael Britton. The overall winning team was Colfax - Area 2. They took home the traveling trophy and bragging rights for the next year.
Winning Three Person Team - Hayden Francis, Kyle Clark, and Michael Britton
Eastern Region Maintenance Rodeo Organizing Team Members
Individual Competition Winners - Mason McCann, Phil Newton, and Matthew Hughes
Overall Winning Area - Colfax - Area 2 Team
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The Foundation will work with you to create a restricted giving fund. CONTACT US to find out how easy it is to support and honor those you cherish most.
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