The Meade brothers of the Local 103 Retirees
Club represent more than 200 years of membership in Local 103. Left to right:
James, Robert, Ronald and William.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 103, BOSTON, MA.Attendance at our monthly luncheons
has improved dramatically since the Trustees lowered the normal retirement age
to 58. The luncheons are held on the third Thursday of each month, except
January and February. The cost is $9 per person and meals are prepared and
served by Local 103s exclusive caterer, Union Caterers.
We hope the increase in attendance extends to our legislative and
entertainment programs. We also assist the business managers office in
volunteer programs. We have moved the Boston Catholic Labor Guild to its new
headquarters in St. Josephs parish in Weymouth.
In October of this year we have five nights at Treasure Island in Las Vegas.
Make your reservations fast for this trip: cost for five nights plus airfare is
$599 per person. We have a 15-day holiday cruise on the Norwegian Majesty coming
in April 2004, from only $1,239 per person. Finally we have a seven-night
Carnival Triumph cruise on November 8-15 from $859 per person including airfare.
Contact Riteway Travel, 211 Merrimack St., Matheun, MA, 01844 or call
1-978-682-3245 if you are interested in any of the three events.
Officers at the Local
130 March Retirees Club meeting included, front row, Retirees Club Pres. Ron
Clark, Local 130 Bus. Mgr. Tiger Hammond and former VP Lionel Gerstner. The
second row: Treas. George Clesi, VP Harold Larson and Sec. Buddy Carver. Members
of the Board include, third row, John Bruno, Henry Daries and Ron Gurtner and,
fourth row, Phil Fielding and George Tavan. Missing is Herman Richard.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 130, NEW ORLEANS, LAThe Retirees Club presented IBEW
logo watches to six brothers with 60 years of active service: Heno Daigre, Doug
Ehrensing, Leo Klein, Stanley Meany, Frank Nicosia and Fred Zimmerman.
Congratulations to these outstanding brothers and also to our newest retiree
club members: Bros. George Frey, Laigi Bourgeois and Jerome Crowel.
We are saddened to report the passing of Bros. Joseph Pregeant, Patrick Senac,
Thomas Maxwell and Charles Davenport. May they rest in peace.
Our next quarterly membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September
18, 2003, in the Alexander Room. Spouses or one guest are welcome and food and
refreshments will be served. Casino excursions are being scheduled from
mid-August to mid-November, with no trips in December.
Pray for our troops to come back home safe and sound. God Bless America.
Honored by the Local 380 Retirees Club are, left to right,
former Bus. Mgr. James Mayall, Bill Butler, George Hullings and Gene Rhodes.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 380, NORRISTOWN, PAOur club recently observed its 30th
Anniversary.
Years of service certificates and pins for members with 50 to 60 years of
service were recently presented and we congratulate George Hullings (our oldest
member), James Mayall (former JATC director and business agent), Arthur "Gene"
Rhodes (oldest card carrying member), George Sellers, John W. Bolger, Fred C.
Schempp, George W. Tupper and Ira W. Robbins.
All were also presented with two outdoor lounge chairs. Local 380 is proud to
honor these members for their longtime service and for making our local what it
is today. We are sad to report that Bro. George Hullings recently passed away
and send condolences to his family.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 654, CHESTER, PAAfter having to change the date
because of an ice storm, we were able to get together after the holidays. Sixty
members and guests had a very enjoyable lunch and an afternoon renewing old
acquaintances and hearing old stories.
Bro. Danny Graham received his "Certificate of Accomplishment" for having
successfully completed the Industrial Electronics Course. Needless to say, he
went through this course some 40 years ago, but didnt receive his certificate
at that time. Better late than neverand everyone had a good laugh with Danny.
Bro. Bob Groff was there in civilian clothes. He only wears his Santa Claus
suit at the locals childrens Christmas party, as he has very commendably for
the past several years. Sometimes he can be found in sand sculpture
competitions. Maybe he will furnish us some pictures for a future Journal
article.
Recent retiree Bro. Chuck Simmons was also in attendance and handed out
complimentary CDs of his band "Hung Jury." He said that he has been playing for
over 30 years now and started this band a couple of years ago.
The retirees lost a member in March as word was received that Bro. Melvin
"Pete" Hinkle passed away at age 75. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Our
condolences to his family.
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The Meade brothers of the Local 103 Retirees
Club represent more than 200 years of membership in Local 103. Left to right:
James, Robert, Ronald and William.
Officers at the Local
130 March Retirees Club meeting included, front row, Retirees Club Pres. Ron
Clark, Local 130 Bus. Mgr. Tiger Hammond and former VP Lionel Gerstner. The
second row: Treas. George Clesi, VP Harold Larson and Sec. Buddy Carver. Members
of the Board include, third row, John Bruno, Henry Daries and Ron Gurtner and,
fourth row, Phil Fielding and George Tavan. Missing is Herman Richard.
Honored by the Local 380 Retirees Club are, left to right,
former Bus. Mgr. James Mayall, Bill Butler, George Hullings and Gene Rhodes.
