Election Results L.U. 445 (catv,i&spa), BATTLE CREEK, MIElections were
held on June 10, 2002, and the following were elected to serve a
three-year term: Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Steve Franklin, Pres. Brad
Storm, Vice Pres. Bill Kazlauskas, Treas. Lynn Everling and Rec.
Sec. Yole Velo. The Executive Board members are Dave Camburn, Dan
Case, Sid Hayes, Bill Johnson, Troy Kiessling and Dan Lundquist.
The Examining Board members are Chad Heuer, Greg Minier and Phil
Weinberg.
Congratulations to the class of 2002 inside wireman
graduates. They are Pete Ames, Becky Deno, Kevin Hagelgans, Steve Morgan, John
Reed, Dennis Smith and Shannon Thayer.
Yole Velo, P.S.
Busy Work Situation L.U. 449 (catv,em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa &u), POCATELLO, IDLocal
449 has been very busy, and we have a lot of brothers and sisters working off
Book II. We appreciate all of the good work our members have done for us.
Congratulations to Alfonzo Ramos, Lance Durtschi and Terri
Spiers, who finished their apprenticeship and advanced to journeyman wiremen.
Congratulations also to Larry Wharton, Keith Bush, Jason Hall
and Ryan Degn, who passed the Local 449 exam.
With the work situation as it is, we are being inundated with
phone calls. If you have tried to call recently and cant get through or have
gotten the recorder, we apologize for the inconvenience.
We are still trying to get our insurance situation improved
and appreciate the input we have received at the monthly meetings. Though it
seems we may not see any real progress in the near future, as far as merging
plans or having a national plan, I think we can still help each other by sharing
ideas and successes as we work to find answers for the future. I was encouraged
to see the attention this is getting nationwide and look forward to seeing us
resolve the issues together.
Ned Jones, Pres.
Expanding Our Hall L.U. 456 (i&o), NEW BRUNSWICK, NJOnce again we find
ourselves at the start of a new year, and with this I hope all our members and
their families are doing well. As always, our holiday gatherings were a great
success.
Our annual Childrens Christmas Party was fun, with plenty of
food and refreshments. Thanks to our Christmas Party Committee and all our
volunteers who do a wonderful job. A special thank you to Santa and all of his
helpers.
The members annual Christmas Beefsteak Dinner was a great
night for retired, active and future journeymen to reminisce, talk shop, or just
catch up with local brothers and sisters while enjoying a great meal.
The grand finale was our Adult Christmas Party, where
everyone looked their best, along with their spouses. The committee outdid
themselves once again, and we thank them.
The new addition to the union hall is coming along nicely. We
are in great need of the new space and are all looking forward to its
completion.
We remember the following deceased members: Henry Kettle,
John Mahn, Sr., Anthony Morales and Fred Runyan, Jr. Our condolences to their
families and friends.
Cathy Gallagher, P.S.
A Great Union L.U. 459 (ees,em,so&u), JOHNSTOWN, PAAt this writing in
mid-November, the holiday season is fast approaching. By the time you read this
the holiday season will be over, and I hope everyones holidays were safe and
happy and wish all a Happy New Year.
I want to tell you what the IBEW means to me personally. I
feel blessed in every way. I am thankful to have been elected business manager
by my peers, elected Pennsylvania AFL-CIO vice president and also recently
elected State Electrical Workers Association president. I will continue to work
hard for our members, and thank you all for your continued support.
I also want to thank our International Officers,
representatives and staff for their leadership. The next time you think you are
not blessed, think about who is watching over you and your families. We are all
blessed to be a part of this great union.
Local 503, Monroe, NY, Pres.
Bob Citrolo, right, presents
Bro. Terry Holt
with the
IBEW International Life
Saving Award.
L.U. 503 (t&u), MONROE, NYNegotiations began with Warwick
Telephone Company on November 7 and at this writing are in progress. Thank you
for filling out the contract surveys. Negotiations with Mirant will begin April
2003. Contract surveys are forthcoming.
The local would like to thank the membership for, as usual,
going above and beyond with your generosity toward the Holiday Food Basket Drive
and the Marines Toys-for-Tots Campaign. We will again be feeding another 70
families in the area who are in need of assistance, and supplying a less
fortunate child with a much appreciated holiday gift.
Congratulations to Bro. Terry Holt, who received the IBEW
International Life Saving Award for his act of heroism in Nyack, NY. Terry acted
quickly, safely and responsibly during his response to a gas emergency caused by
a vehicle accident, saving many lives and businesses in the area. Great job,
Terry!
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