L.U.
108 (ees,em,es,lctt,mar,mt,rtb, rts,s,spa,t&u),
TAMPA, FLBus. Mgr. Floyd Suggs presented Matt Bryson Mullinax
an award to recognize his 66 years of IBEW membership. Bro.
Mullinax first became an IBEW member in 1938. He became a member
of Local 108 in 1955.
Bro. Mullinax began his electrical career in 1935, working as
an electricians helper for TVA. He worked on the electrical construction
and maintenance of the Wheeler, Wilson and Great Falls hydroelectric
power plants. He was involved with the construction and operation
of the Oak Ridge, TN, atomic energy plant from 1942-1945. From
1945 to 1955 he worked as an electrician for Southern Railroad
in the Memphis, TN, facility. He moved to Lakeland, FL, in 1955,
where he worked as an electrician I/C for the citys E&W department.
He was promoted to T&D supervisor in the construction and maintenance
division in 1981. Bro. Mullinax was later involved with installation
and maintenance of the citys underground electrical distribution
system, where he was considered the system expert.
Bro. Mullinax is an inspiration and asset to the labor movement.
We wish him a healthy and enjoyable retirement.
Local 110 apprentice graduates, joined by local
union officers and JATC staff. Back row, from top, (L-R): JATC
Instructors Jerry McDonough and Mike Gruber, Alton Haraldson
Jr, Peter Hassel, Matthew Hill, Christopher Jensen, Brentten
Koller, Jared Laska, Victoria Livingston, Local 110 Bus. Mgr.
Dick Vitelli, Training Dir. William Kendle, JATC member Steve
Weber, and NECA Chapter Mgr. Rich Wynne. Row 2: JATC member
Robin Chuhel, Kevin Bismark, Randy Brier, Cortney Carlson,
Todd Egerstrom, Richard Fenton, Benjamin Fisher, Daniel Frank,
Joshua Gergen and Robert Handt. Row 3: Asst. Bus. Mgr. Bill
Taney, Robert Sorenson, Richard Spychalla, Terence St. Martin,
Kurt Strese, Bradley Tobritzhofer, Matthew Troyer, Nicholas
Warke, Amy Zierhut, Asst. Training Dir. Ed Nelson and JATC
Instructor Mike Towle. Row 4, front: Harry Mamizuka, James
Nadeau, Jacqueline Nelson, James Payne, Nicholas Poppler, Jason
Reinseth, Raymond Schneider, Michael Scholl, Steven Seppelt
and Jacob Setley.
L.U.
110 (em,i,rts,spa&u), ST. PAUL, MNCongratulations
to the Inside Wireman Apprenticeship graduating class of 2004
(see photo).
I would like to thank all the brothers and sisters who voted in
the November 2004 elections. The previously large GOP caucus in
the Minnesota House of Representatives is now down to only two.
Even at this time, sounds coming from the state Capitol are much
improved over just two years ago. Just two more years and we can
improve the U.S. House and Senate!
L.U.
111 (em,lctt,mt,o,rtb,spa&u), DENVER, COLocal
111 has been busy with organizing in Colorado. We welcome the
following new groups as union members: Asplundh Tree Expert
Co., in both eastern and western Colorado; Morgan County REA
Engineering; Xcel Energy System Protection Dept.; and Tri-State
G&T Rifle Station. The Rifle Station personnel came in
under the existing agreement with few modifications. The other
groups will be, or have been, negotiating new agreements.
Thanks to all the members who worked so hard and volunteered numerous
hours during the past general elections. Colorado, through the
help of our dedicated union members, once again, has a House and
Senate controlled by labor friendly candidates, which is an accomplishment
for a state that supported the incumbent president.
A homeowner and "Christmas in
October" recipient shares a moment
with IBEW Local 124 wireman Rick
Rodriguez (left), apprentice Kent
McDonald (center) and wireman
Paul Rushton.
L.U.
124 (ees,em,i,mar,rts,se&spa), KANSAS CITY, MOOn
Oct. 2, 2004, Local 124 volunteers repaired the homes of 50
families in the Kansas City area. The annual "Christmas
in October" event helps those less fortunate whose homes
are in need of repair.
Spring shows some hope of work, which is long overdue.
We remember the following deceased members: Rufus E. Gene Bailey,
Marvin E. Enyeart, William T. Guthrie, Edward L. Harris, Benny
C. Inzerillo, Patrick King, William F. Knehans, Pierce McNabb,
Jimmy C. Murray, Harold M. Robinson, Roy Thompson, Charles Bud
Tonkin, Carl J. Tutorino and Jeffrey J. Wisecup.
Congratulations to recent retirees: Dale M. Allen, John T. Brown,
William R. Buck Jr., Ronald B. Burton Sr., Jerry L. Carson, Larry
N. Cole, John E. Compos, Thomas G. Halbhuber, David T. Hopson,
Larry D. Howard, John M. Kiloh Jr., Reginald W. Marselus, Elmer
L. Nolte, Dennis M. Ragan, Charles V. Russo Jr., Leo A. Salazar,
Roger D. Schmidt, Gary M. Williams and James L. Winnie Sr.
Local 125 members Lon Bickler (left)
and Lloyd Long display their IBEW
Lifesaving Awards presented by Local
125, BPA Bus. Rep. John Bomar
(right).
L.U.
125 (lctt,o&u), PORTLAND, OROn April 13, 2004,
Bro. Lon Bickler, line equipment operator "A" and
Bro. Lloyd Long, journeyman lineman, both employees of Bonneville
Power Administration, were traveling on the Hood Canal Highway
near the small town of Brinnon, WA.
The IBEW members noticed a man lying next to a truck trailer combination
pulled over to the side of the road. They stopped and found the
man unconscious and displaying signs of a heart attack. They called
911, retrieved the A.E.D. defibrillator from their vehicle and
delivered an electric shock to restore heart function. They then
started CPR and continued resuscitation until emergency medical
personnel arrived.
The injured man was transported by helicopter to a trauma center
in Seattle. Emergency responders at the scene credit the actions
of Bros. Long and Bickler with saving the mans life.
The IBEW honored Bros. Long and Brother Bickler with the IBEW
Lifesaving Award on Sept. 30, 2004. Washington Gov. Gary Locke
presented Bickler and Long with a Washington state lifesaving award
at the governors conference. Local 125 commends our brothers for
their quick and decisive action in the face of a serious emergency.
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