RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
1, ST. LOUIS, MOI had hoped to be able to report
some positive results of the November election. We worked
very hard to elect candidates who understand the needs of
working people and the citizens of the United States. We
did not fare well in the U.S. elections or in Missouri as
a whole. We did manage to keep some key positions in the
St. Louis area on the local level.
On Sept. 15, 2004, we enjoyed our
annual luncheon sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary featuring good
food, socializing and crafts made by the auxiliary for sale.
On Oct. 13, our Pin Presentation to honor members with 65-plus
years of service took place.
At the Nov.17 meeting, Local 1 Bus.
Mgr. Steve Schoemehl presented information on health care and
prescription drug benefits. Pres. Dick Weller arranged for guest
speaker Dr. E. Robert Schultz from Missouri Baptist Hospital,
who discussed Alzheimers disease.
At this writing our annual IBEW Auxiliary
Christmas party was set for Dec. 8. Meetings in 2005 will be:
March 16, May 18, July 20, Sept. 21, and Nov. 16.
Retirees, please try to attend. Its
great to get together and enjoy each others company.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
6, SAN FRANCISCO, CAOur club, the Senior Sixes,
get together the third Thursday of every month for a short
meeting and lunch. On many occasions we have guest speakers
who keep us up to date on such issues as health and welfare
and pension plan information.
On Sept. 16, 2004, we had our annual
picnic at Junipero Serra Park in San Bruno, CA. It was a great
time with good weather, good food and good friends. Very special
thanks to chefs Ron Wilson, John Kilgarriff, Jerry Raye and John
Brugeletta and club Pres. John Walsh.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
22, OMAHA, NEThe past year we were a very busy organization,
starting with remodeling our meeting room, kitchen and museum
at the end of last year.
In 2004 Retirees Club Pres. Frank
Franco was diagnosed with cancer and had to turn the meetings
and such over to Vice Pres. Jim Sullivan. Frank is now up and
around and starting to feel better and is taking the reins.
December was hall-decorating time,
along with bell ringing for the Salvation Army. Approximately
120 members and guests signed up to attend Our annual Christmas
party/dinner had 120 members and guests signed up to attend.
Also in December we delivered 10 Christmas
fruit baskets to our retired brothers who are confined in some
way. These brothers are: Frank Franco, Dick Hughes, Ken Nielsen,
John Grasso, Charlie Jensen, Gil Klefstad, Art Hazelton, Lyle
Woodward, Tony Grabenstein and Cecil Worley.
The club is growing with an increasing
number of retirees attending the meetings. Our best wishes to
everyone for a happy new year.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
90, NEW HAVEN, CTOn Oct. 12, 2004, Local 90 honored
16 members on their retirement with a dinner at Groton Motor
Inn. These recent retirees have contributed a total of 493
years of service. In attendance were the following honorees:
William Alfano, David Caplan, Frank Ishman, Donald Joiner,
Dennis Levine, Paul Peterson, Ronald Stack, Robert Tessitore,
Bruce Trevethan, Ronald Votto, John Walker and John Wolcheski.
Also retiring, but unable to attend were: Robert Corraro,
Harvey Gillbride, Ken Papa Sr. and Gary Peterson. We thank
our brothers for their service and wish them good fortune
in the years to come. We would also like to invite them to
join our club.
On Dec. 7, 2004, we had our annual
Christmas party luncheon. It was held at Fantasia in North Haven,
CT, and as usual it was a great success. Many thanks to our club
president, Rip Kirby, and the committee for a great time.
In closing, we wish all our brothers
and sisters everywhere a happy and healthy new year.
At a Local 99 summer outing
for active members and
retirees, Bus. Mgr. Allen
Durand (left) shakes hands
with U.S. Rep. Patrick J.
Kennedy. Also attending was
U.S. Rep. James R. Langevin.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U.
99, PROVIDENCE, RIIn August 2004 our retirees and
friends enjoyed the Local 99 summer outing at Kempenaars
Clambake Club in Newport, RI. We especially thank Mike DAmico,
the officers and committee for a tremendous job!
We were honored to have U.S. Reps.
Patrick J. Kennedy (D-1st RI) and James R. Langevin (D-2nd RI)
join our local for the occasion. They met with Local 99 Bus.
Mgr. Allen P. Durand and Asst. Bus. Mgr. Ron Leddy.
At our October meeting we were pleased
to have our new members in attendance: George Brown, Donald Simpson,
Ray McMulen, Bob Pierce, Joe Bruckner, Joe Costa and Charles
Dalton. Welcome Aboard! Also attending was Milton E. Demers,
a 50-year Local 99 member. At press time, Brother Milton and
his father, 65-year member Milton L. Demers, were scheduled to
receive their service award pins at the Christmas party meeting
in December 2004.
We wish a speedy recovery to Bros.
Frank Barcellos and Joe Reilly.
We are saddened by the passing of
Bros. Vic Teolis and John Chellel Jr. Vic Teolis served many
years as secretary-treasurer and also became a union contractor
with the company Alladin Electric.
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