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| December
2004 IBEW Journal
L.U. 1220 (rtb), CHICAGO, ILLocal 1220 began another tradition on Sat., Sept. 11 with the locals first annual picnic, held in the forest preserve near the hall. Bus. Mgr. Ro Wratschko opened the picnic by remembering the fallen, especially our colleagues who died at their jobs on 9/11/01 in the World Trade Center. Then the feast began. Ro cooked burgers (veggie, beef and turkey) and hot dogs. Jim Knowlton had to work at CBS, but he delivered his wifes cake topped with our IBEW logo. Frisbees sailed through the sunny sky. Kids got elders to play soccer, football, croquet and horseshoes and some got wet tossing water balloons. Free-lancer Gregg Peters, who doubles as a magician, entertained the picnickers. Members won some great prizes. "I won the five Sox v. Tigers ticketsseats just over the dugout and we won by a run," said free-lancer Dan Warren. "Many thanks to WGN-TV from my family," Dan added. Dan donated his "Cam Bracket" to the raffle that WTTW cameraman Noel Torres won. Contractors and members donated prizes. Our Xerox Federal Credit Union covered picnic expensesand our union spirit made it a great success. Jim Sterne, P.S./B.R. L.U. 2150 (govt,lctt,o&u), MILWAUKEE, WIBro. Jerry Ceel, the first business manager of Local 2150, died Aug. 23, 2004. Bro. Ceels character was formed by the Great Depression, service in the Civilian Conservation Corps, and as a decorated WWII veteran and member of the First Special Service Force. He became an IBEW 494 utility lineman in 1951. Local 2150 was chartered in 1964. Under Jerry Ceels leadership, the local at that time represented 700 construction, operations, and maintenance workers. During his tenure, the unions strength grew as a result of organizing and expansion efforts, leading to representation of line workers, underground, power plant, clerical, natural gas, hydro, steam, and dozens of other occupations at WEPCO and municipal utilities. After 19 years as business manager, Bro. Ceel retired in 1983 during his seventh term in office. The union had grown to 2,300 members strong. Bro. Ceel served until his death as a labor council delegate. He always believed that for workers to be effectively represented at the bargaining table, they must also be active politically. Bro. Ceel was not bashful about his disdain for non-voters and right-wing radio hosts. The work of this fine labor leader will continue. Nancy Wagner, P.S.
L.U. 2286 (o&u), BEAUMONT, TXIn August at the Montgomery County Central Labor Council meeting, Lacee Singleton was presented with a $1,000 scholarship from the Texas AFL-CIO and Jacob Powell was presented with a $1,000 scholarship from the Montgomery County Central Labor Council. Lacee is the daughter of Warren D. Singleton, senior engineering assistant in New Caney, TX, and Jacob is the son of Gary D. Powell, serviceman 1st class in new Caney, TX. Congratulations and best wishes to the award recipients. To all a blessed holiday seasonand a safe and prosperous new year! Kitty Prouse, P.S. |
