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\"PEFMarch 13, 2026 —<\/em> When Region 1 Coordinator Vinny Cicatello into the position after winning a special election in June 2025, he aspired to reinvigorate several of the Region\u2019s committees, including the Women\u2019s Committee.<\/p>\n

The first step, he said, was finding the right leaders.<\/p>\n

\u201cKayla Mootry is enthusiastic, and she is a part of the statewide committee,\u201d he said of his pick for co-chair, who works with him at Buffalo Psychiatric Center. \u201cShe is perfect for this role.\u201d<\/p>\n

There will be a relaunch meeting at 5 p.m. on April 7 and Cicatello and Mootry hope to get a good turnout.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are really trying to provide a safe space, to support and empower members,\u201d Mootry said, \u201cso people can be heard and grow in their personal, work and union lives. A lot of people don\u2019t want to put themselves out there. We want to provide a space to support them and let them be heard.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Women\u2019s Committee welcomes any participants, not just women, Mootry emphasized.<\/p>\n

Cicatello said the kickoff meeting is just a start. From there, they hope the committee will grow, including selection of a co-chair to work with Mootry on the revitalized committee.<\/p>\n

Feedback will be important along the way.<\/p>\n

\u201cGetting dedicated people and getting member input will be essential,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Reach out to Mootry with questions or to join the committee by emailing mootry0824@yahoo.com<\/a>. RSVP to the April 7 event is required. It will be held at the Region 1 Office, 4950 Genesee St., Suite 150, Cheektowaga, N.Y. 14225.<\/p>\n

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