How to Get Involved
RAIN is a Business Resource Group for LGBTQ+ and allies working for the State of Washington. With supervisor permission, employees are able to use 2-3 hours of work time every month to participate.
General Membership Meetings are open to all state employees. There is no calendar invite for this meeting, due to the large number of potential attendees. Information on how to join is in the agenda, sent out through the GovDelivery email list.
Meeting Information
- 📅 Date: 3rd Thursday of every month (except December)
- 🕒 Time: 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
- Select subcommittee work time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- 🗺️ Location: Held via Zoom (link is in agenda)
For information on upcoming meetings, including agenda, join our GovDelivery email list. If you have any questions about an upcoming meeting, please reach out to RAIN@ofm.wa.gov.
New to the group? Consider arriving a few minutes early to talk with the co-chairs about areas you might like to get involved! We also offer time at the beginning of the meeting for new members to introduce themselves (completely voluntary).
Leadership
Elections are held annually for the four officer positions. There are also many leadership opportunities to co-chair a subcommittee or represent RAIN at events and trainings on an ongoing basis.
Currently Look For:
- Training Facilitators
- Tabling and Speaking Volunteers
Psst... These are great opportunities to gain leadership skills, specialized training, and just plain skills... If you're interested in self-fulfillment and ways to build your resume, please contact us at RAIN@ofm.wa.gov.
Contact and Connect
- Questions and feedback: RAIN@ofm.wa.gov
- You can get email updates about RAIN by joining our GovDelivery email list.