Some of the Local 773 members who
participated in a Habitat for Humanity 2004
project.
L.U.
773 (as,em,i,mo&o), WINDSOR, ON, CANADAThis past
year Local 773 and the defending Provincial Champs hosted the
annual OPC baseball tournament in Windsor. We thank all the
locals who attended the tournament making it a successful event.
Local 773 entered two teams and the Blue team went undefeated
with a record of 5-0 to keep their title.
Local 773s portion of the Habitat for Humanity Windsor 2004 project
was successfully completed and we are already in the planning stage
for the next project. Congratulations, brothers and sisters, for
a job well done.
A moment of silence was held for the passing of Bro. Ron McDowell,
a member of Local 773 for 57 years, a WWII veteran, and the father
of Ed McDowell, president of Local 773.
It is also with regret that we announce the passing of Bro. John
Managhan. John was a happy-go-lucky fellow who loved to whistle;
if you didnt hear him whistling you better look out because he
was surely up to something. Our thoughts and prayers go out to
the families.
Congratulations to 55-year pin recipients Charlie Ashmen and 50-year
members Bob Ebbinghaus and Mike Turok. Bro. John Managhan had also
recently received his 50-year pin.
Local 777 electrician technician Gary Welsh
kneels
beside his racecar emblazoned with the IBEW logo.
L.U.
777 (u), READING, PALocal 777, which represents members
employed at Three Mile Island, helps sponsor Bro. Gary Welshs
hot red stockcar, which sports a big IBEW Local 777 logo. Gary
is an electrician technician senior and has worked at TMI for
23 years. He first got involved in racing in 2001 and created "Box
T" racing in 2002. Gary and his wife, Diana, own and oversee
Box T racing. Gary is also the driver and mechanic. Diana serves
as crew chief and arranges setup. Two other TMI union employees,
Mark Klick and Randy Fenner, serve as pit crew, assisted by
Will Dimelar.
In Garys rookie season, he had five top 10 finishes out of 20
races, finishing the season 10th in the points standing in a field
of 30 cars, and received the "Rookie of the Year" award.
For the 2004 season, he had two heat wins, two top 10 finishes,
and finished 29th in the points standings in a field of 56 cars.
The crew will be back in action in 2005 at Silver Spring Speedway.
Box T racing also has 21 personal sponsors who are fellow union
brothers and sisters at TMI. We wish Gary and his team the best
of luck going for the checkered flag.
L.U.
794 (rr), CHICAGO, ILIt has been a while since 794
reported; in the future an attempt will be made to change that.
Hope everyones holiday season was safe and enjoyable, and
that the new year will be prosperous for all.
With deepest sympathies we report that Bro. John Siebert left
us much too soon. In recent years John had great impact on many
members of the local. He will be greatly missed. Bro. Siebert left
us on his 51st birthday.
On a more pleasant note, we extend congratulations to Bros. Ron
Radatz, Marshall Norwood and Paul Larucci on their recent retirement.
Good health and good luck, brothers.
Amtraks Presidential Service and Safety Award Committee recently
honored several Local 794 members: Bro. Michael Merlin and Bro.
Dave Haffner received awards for sustained excellence. The Chicago
Terminal Safety committee was named Amtraks safety committee of
the year. The following brothers represented the IBEW on the committee:
Dave Haffner, Marty Stanek and Ray Wilke.
Bro. Haffner was also recently honored by the American Association
of Railroads with a certificate of commendation for his contribution
to railroad safety throughout the United States and Canada. He
was one of eight people so honored in the rail industry.
Local 804 Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Mark Kuehl
(second from left) congratulates recent
50-year service award honorees. From
left: Keith Campbell, Bus. Mgr. Kuehl,
Ted Krouse and Lionel Rose.
L.U.
804 (i&o), KITCHENER, ON, CANADAIn accordance
with the International Constitution, the Executive Board appointed
Mark Kuehl as business manager/financial secretary of Local
804. Bro. Kuehl has held various positions within the local
union, and his skills and knowledge will pay dividends for
the future of the local. On behalf of the membership, we extend
congratulations to Mark. We wish him the best with all future
endeavors.
The annual 804 Christmas party, held Dec. 10, once again was a
resounding success. This years event marked the first time that
various politicians within our community attended our festivities.
Many of the "movers and shakers" within the political
arena attended, and they enjoyed meeting the local membership.
The leadership of our local has continued to stress the importance
of being politically active within our jurisdiction, and the presence
of the politicians was a welcoming sight.
Congratulations to all who received years-of-service pins and
achievement awards. The night was highlighted as everyone in attendance
gave a standing ovation to the 50-year pin members as they were
being "piped" through the room by Bro. Calum MacDonald.
It truly was a night to be remembered, as the true spirit of unionism
was exemplified.
Bro. Kenneth Day,
former Local 910
business manager.
L.U.
910 (i&rts), WATERTOWN, NYLocal 910 mourns the
death of former business manager Kenneth Day, who passed away
Oct. 26, 2004. Bro. Day was initiated into membership with
Local 910 on July 17, 1941. He served as the locals business
manager from July 1960 until July 1980, when he retired. In
1966 Ken was instrumental in starting the Local 910 pension
plan, the locals first pension plan. Prior to becoming business
manager, Bro. Day held the office of vice president and worked
in the field as a wireman on projects such as the St. Lawrence
Seaway.
After his retirement Ken enjoyed spending time with family and
pursuing his passion for hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Local 910 extends sincere condolences to the Bro. Days family.
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