2026 MEC Summit Results

Your MECP and MECVP hosted an in-person MEC Summit with every MEC committee chair and local president from each council. This summit was designed to give us a full picture of each committee, find overlaps, and identify successes and challenges. We also have planned goals for the next 90 days, as well as direction for each committee for 2027.

We also held an MEC vote to form a new committee. The MEC unanimously voted to create the Membership Engagement Committee and adopted these key responsibilities.

• Build Connections: Actively reach out to new Members to welcome them and provide ongoing support to existing Members, ensuring they feel informed and engaged with Union activities.
• Resource Education: Stay updated on the resources available through AFA and educate Members on how to effectively utilize these resources to address their needs and enhance their involvement in our Union.
• Educational Outreach: Deliver educational materials and programs through various formats, including one-on-one conversations, small group sessions, and structured training programs to reinforce Members’ knowledge and skills.
• Feedback Collection: Systematically gather and report Member feedback regarding their concerns and challenges. Report the information to the MEC Committee Chairperson to inform decision-making and improve Member support.
• Community Building: Organize regular in-person events, visibility activities, and networking opportunities to strengthen relationships among Members, facilitate direct interactions with AFA Representatives, and promote a sense of camaraderie within our Union.
• Encouraging Participation: Champion increased Member involvement by sharing information about volunteer opportunities, upcoming Local Executive Council (LEC) and Master Executive Council (MEC) elections, and other avenues for participation.

There are many ideas and upcoming improvements from this meeting. Too many to list them all out. We are excited to share them with you as they come out. For now, stay tuned to our emails, the crew rooms, and our social media pages.