L.U. 77(lctt,mt,o,t&u), SEATTLE, WAOur local held
its election of officers in the spring. Newly elected officers are:
Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Don Guillot, Pres. Rick Johnson, Vice Pres.
Lou Walter, Rec. Sec. Sylvia Hanson, Treas. Joe Simpson and Executive
Board members Robert Boode Gary Lawson, Art Locken, Steve Easton,
Dave Humlicek and Rick Kenny. Thanks to all members who took the
time to cast their ballots.
A next major concern is "getting out the vote" for the
presidential election. If we dont have jobs with decent wages,
hours and working conditions, the rest of the details dont really
matter. While some of our work cant be "outsourced,"
much of it can be so it is imperative that we not sit on the sidelines. Understand
that recommendations by PACs are made for candidates who will best
represent working people and the rules that govern their work life. The
recommendations are made based only on issues that affect one very
important and time-consuming aspect of your lifeyour work.
Special thanks to outgoing Pres. Dick Vaughn for his 35-plus years
of exemplary guidance, service and leadership. We also salute outgoing
Bus. Mgr. Dave Timothy for his service on behalf of the membership.
L.U.
103 (cs&i), BOSTON, MAMore than at any time in our
generation, far too much is at stake in the November election for
any union member to be a passive bystander. On behalf of organized
labor and working families everywhere, please vote. Together, with
our families and friends, we can make a difference and end the remorseless,
anti-worker policies we now face.
Executive Board member Louis Antonellis accepted a position as
business agent. Peter Callaghan was appointed to replace Louis on
the board. Examining Board member Richard Antonellis was appointed
to the Executive Board to replace Joe Monahan. We thank Joe for
his hard work through the years. Tom Leahy was appointed to replace
Richard Antonellis on the Examining Board.
On Fathers Day weekend, Local 103 joined the Building Trades to
raise money for "Dollars Against Diabetes." On June 19,
the 32nd annual Brotherhood Golf Classic was held to raise money
for the Brotherhood Fund.
Sign-up sheets are now available for Local 103 Intramural Hockey.
We plan to form teams for our own intramural league beginning this
fall.
Congratulations to recently retired Bus. Agent Joe Sheehan and
Frank Nigro from the JATC.
L.U.
111 (em,lctt,mt,o,rtb,spa&u), DENVER, COMichael A.
Byrd was elected business manager/financial secretary of Local 111
on June 4, 2004. He initially was appointed to that post on Oct.
1, 2003, following the retirement of Robert H. Mason. Mike ran a
positive campaign, in which he laid out goals and plans for the
future of the local, and this was done following a very serious
auto accident on Feb. 23, 2004, which kept him in intensive care
for five weeks.
The top priority for Bus. Mgr. Byrd and his staff is to represent
all the members of Local 111, "no matter what their classification,
no matter which company they work for, no matter which service center,
plant, or office they work out of and no matter what unit they belong
to." To accomplish this, Mike is establishing an office in
Craig, CO, with an agent at that location full time.
The second area of concern is the financial condition of the local,
which has seen many changes since Mikes appointment in October.
Mikes goal is to operate the local in the black, and to be sure
the membership has complete financial information. Great things
are ahead for Local 111.
L.U.
125(lctt,o&u), PORTLAND, ORThe 2004 Eighth Annual
Benefit Golf Classic to support the Oregon Burn Center was held
June 26 in Hood River, OR, at Indian Creek Golf Club. It was a beautiful
day for 132 golfers from the IBEW and sponsoring companies to make
new friends while supporting the Oregon Burn Center. A barbecue
lunch prepared by Ted Bland of Houston, TX, and Jay Caulk, Portland,
was outstanding as always. Thanks to Ted for making the trip up
from Texas to support this event.
This years event raised over $50,000 to bring the events eight-year
total to $400,000. Special thanks to our sponsors and all the volunteers
who made the event a success. The 2004 "Sponsor of the Year"
award went to Wilson Construction for its eight-year support of
the Oregon Burn Center and the tournament.
Congratulations to tournament winners! Local 125 Pres. Walt Banker
won the "Lost Ball" guess and donated his $500 winnings
to the Oregon Burn Center.
Recent Local 139 JATC graduates: (L-R), John
Hamilton, Mark Saltsman, Mike Jack, Lee Kent,
Ed Atwood, Josh Sykes, Glen Decker, Scott
Lumbard and Andy Henegar.
L.U.
139(i&u), ELMIRA, NYOn June 21, 2004, Local 139s
JATC held a graduation party for nine new journeymen.
Congratulations to: John "Possum" Hamilton, Mark
Saltsman, Mike Jack, Lee "Corky" Kent, Ed Atwood, Josh
Sykes, Glen Decker, Scott Lumbard and Andy Henegar.
Lets hope there is a sweeping layoff at 1600 Pennsylvania
Avenue in November so these men can have an opportunity to
work at the trade that they trained so hard for.
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