RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
449, POCATELLO, IDLocal 449 retirees meet on the second
Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. The site of the meeting is posted
in the IBEW Local 449 newsletter. This club covers an area of approximately
100 miles and we seek a a central location for meetings. In the
winter many members are absent, as snowbirds fleeing to the South,
so the meeting is held in Pocatello. During summer and fall the
meeting is held in Blackfoot, ID.
Each month we begin with a business meeting. After the business,
members play cards and then go to lunch as a group. In December
a Christmas party is held with union hall employees as special guests.
As a special project in December 2003 a donation was made to the
local food bank. The harsh winter weather has put an extra strain
on demands of local food banks.
As with most organizations, this club struggles with membership.
Potential members are contacted by phone each month to encourage
attendance. We are small in number but large in companionship and
enjoyment at our monthly meetings.
Local 595 Retirees Club members
enjoy a day at
the Golden Gates Fields horse races. Retirees Club
members pictured with winning jockey Kevin Radke
(center) are, from left: retired IBEW Ninth District
Int. Vice Pres. Jack McCann; Bro. McCanns wife, Jo;
Ann Sweeney, widow of former Local 595 Bus. Mgr.
Thomas J. Sweeney; Jeannie Morris; [Radke];
Retirees Club Pres. Jim Abreu; Paul Archuletta,
former club president; and Board members
Frances Michel and Toni Moynihan.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
595, DUBLIN, CAThis article about our wonderful club is
long overdueby about 31 years. Our club was chartered in 1973 and
this is our first article. Eleven years ago, a membership drive
brought in many new members, spouses or partners included. We now
have 500 members. Many reside out of state or beyond. One couple
lives in Australia. These members do support the club.
Once a month we enjoy a trip to some interesting spot with lunch
at a fine restaurant. Fourteen trips are planned this year. We recently
returned from seven days in Las Vegas. Additional long trips: Yosemite,
Branson, New Orleans and Tahoe/Reno. Day trips include casinos,
races, plays, the Asparagus Festival, etc. We also put out a monthly
newsletter and hold a catered luncheon the second Friday of each
month. Mid-August brings our annual barbecue.
For the holiday season contractors donate money or gifts for a
raffle, which usually generates $5,000 to $7,000. The Electrical
Contractors of Alameda County Trust, NECA and the Pension and Health
Plan administrator have donated substantially to our general fund.
Local 595 takes care of our paper and postage. Were so very lucky.
At a 2003 Headstart holi-
day party, from left, Local
639 Retirees Club member
Bill Papich, Local 639
member Johnny Wyatt as
Santa, and annual donor
Norby Lack.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
639, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CAThe Retirees Club and active members
of Local 639 hosted their 20th annual Headstart Christmas Party
on Dec. 5, 2003. We provided a visit with Santa, breakfast,
games and entertainment, and a bag of Christmas presents to more
than 150 children who participate in the SLO County Headstart programs. The
Retirees Club organizes the event, with assistance and support provided
by the active members of Local 639. The food and gifts are
donated by local merchants and other non-profit groups.
Our thanks go out to all who support us in providing a merry Christmas
to children who might otherwise not have one.
Local 654 retired
Bro. Larry Baker
exits the Retirees
Club holiday
luncheon.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
654, CHESTER, PAThe Retirees Club 2003 Christmas luncheon
went off without a hitchno ice storm to content with. Over 70 retirees,
spouses and friends were guests of the local union and they are
very appreciative.
I took the old composition notebook to the luncheon as in the past
so anyone could write his or her contribution for the Journal. There
were 31 entries, some of which are listed below:
Retirement isnt as good as I thoughtits better. Great to get
together with old friends and talk about old times.Larry Meteger
Had a good year after [recovering from] a heart attack.Len Minnick
It was great to see my old friends.Paul and Nancy Riale
I dont have time to do nothing.
Tom Highfield
Its always good to see everybody.Werner and Jean Blair
Put these retired brothers back to work. One of them for sure
is driving me nuts!Mary Ellen, wife of Ray McCool.
Speaking for myself, I always enjoy the get-togethers. Still, I
wonder why after members fish their glasses out of their pockets,
and before they can write in the book, so often you hear: I remember,
years ago .
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
824, TAMPA, FLThe Retirees Club of Local 824 met Jan. 14,
2004. Attorney Anthony Cortese was our guest speaker. The main topic
of discussion was Verizon insurance and the exorbitant prices we
are forced to pay to get decent insurance. Mr. Cortese gave us many
very interesting suggestions and we are investigating our options.
Our attendance was not as good as we had anticipated but we feel
a lot was accomplished. We enjoyed a nice luncheon. If any other
local unions have ideas on how we can increase our membership, or
questions/ideas on other union matters relevant to retirees, we
would appreciate a call at (813) 626-5136.
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