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Would you like to sign
a farewell eCard for
COO Martin McMurry?

The agency announced Tuesday that Chief Operations Officer Martin McMurry will leave Commerce at the end of the month for a private sector position. If you would like to sign an eCard for Martin, you can use this link by close of business March 29. In addition, we will host a community farewell for Martin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, on Zoom. Current and former team members are welcome to attend.

DRS: Naming beneficiaries protects your loved ones

Editor's note: Washington offers state employees retirement plans. Most folks at Commerce are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), typically in either Plan 2 or Plan 3. All state employees can also participate in the Deferred Compensation Program. Folks new to state employment are automatically enrolled in it.

By the DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS

Do you know who will inherit your assets after you're gone? Choosing beneficiaries for all your financial accounts ensures your funds are distributed according to your wishes and provides clear instructions for your estate. About a third of Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) customers don't have a beneficiary on file. It's easy to view and update your beneficiary information.

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Commerce community calendar

• Coffee with Kendrick, 8 to 8:15 a.m. weekdays, Zoom
• Virtual Pilates, 7:50 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, Zoom
• Real Talk with Information Services, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, Zoom
• Toastmasters, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, Zoom
• Let’s Meditate (break time), 3 to 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 16, Zoom
• Health & Wellness Virtual Walking Group, 3 to 3:15 p.m. Monday, March 20, Zoom
• Fun Books Lunchtime Club (break time), noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, Zoom
• “Coordinating a Competitive Process,” 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, register
• Myth Mitigators, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, Zoom
• Let’s Meditate (break time), 10:45 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, Zoom
• What’s Cookbookin’, Commerce? 12:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, Zoom
• Toastmasters, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, Zoom
• Virtual Stretching and Cardio, 7:50 to 8 a.m. Thursday, April 6, Zoom
• Cultivating Connections (break time), 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, Zoom
• “Coordinating a Competitive Process,” 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, register

Please send your calendar postings to IntraCOMeditor@commerce.wa.gov. Any item included must be open to all Commerce team members.

About Commerce

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