At Local 265s annual Christmas party
the children received a gift from
Santa.
L.U.
265 (i,mt,rts&spa), LINCOLN, NEOur locals 2004
Christmas party was a great success. Approximately 250 people,
including nearly 150 children, attended the party held at the
Fire Fighters Reception Hall on Dec. 12.
The party featured dancers, raffles and a visit from Santa. Entertainment
was provided by four Capital City Cloggers dance groups. Each
dance group consisted of children and teenagers ages 5-15, including
some dancers from the families of Local 265 members. The Capital
City Cloggers did an excellent job.
Party raffle prizes were passes to the truly remarkable "Lincoln
Lights" Christmas display at Mahoney Park on 70th and Fremont
Streets.
Children of all ages happily gave Santa their Christmas lists
and received a gift from Local 265. It should make each one of
us feel good about ourselves when we give to the families of our
local union brothers and sisters. On behalf of Local 265, we wish
everyone a safe and happy new year.
L.U.
275 (catv,em&i), MUSKEGON, MIThe work situation,
as seems to be the case everywhere, has remained slow. It is
vital that we as members remain energized in the wake of the
Bush administration reelection.
Many opportunities exist to make change and be an effective union
member. Stay in contact with your senators and representatives,
volunteer for pro-labor causes and attend your local union meetings.
Together, it is guaranteed we can make change.
Local 295 volunteers completed a recent Habitat
for Humanity
project. From left: Bus. Mgr. McAlister, Organizer Johnny Rimmer,
Robie Robertson, Russell Tanner and Craig Sellers.
L.U.
295 (em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa&u), LITTLE ROCK, ARWork
in the jurisdiction is slow at this time. We currently have
projects scheduled at Arkansas Nuclear One, which should relieve
some pressure on the book later this year.
The Apprenticeship Committee will select this years class soon
after publication of this article. We encourage you to send applicants
to the Little Rock JATC office as soon as possible.
Thanks to our Habitat for Humanity volunteers for completing another
house (see photo).
L.U.
357 (c,i,mt&se), LAS VEGAS, NVLocal 357s 2004
retirees Christmas party was a great success. It was nice to
see all the retirees together and reminiscing. Its a great
way to show our appreciation for all the dedication they put
into the IBEW. At the party, retirees were awarded their years-of-service
pins.
Award recipients are: 55-year members Floyd Deyo, Alwin Dudley,
Jack Haynes, Otto Hurst, Jack Kofahl, Martin Manke, Roy Pease,
Lucine Perkins, George Ricks and Douglas Shafer; 50-year members
Dayton Barney, Bryan Beavers, James Corley, Marcel Gagnon, James
Godbey, Jerry Goolsby, Leslie Gunter, Lyle Klose, Robert Sacksteder,
Ronald Spiehler, Jerry Thompson, Richard Tinney, Richard Vanskike
and Gene Wheeler; 45-year member Bruce Melloy; and 40-year members
George Horn and Gene Goodnough.We thank Local 357 retirees for
all the time and hard work they invested in the IBEW. Once again,
congratulations!
L.U.
441 (as,i,o&rts), SANTA ANA, CAAfter nearly 40
forty years of service to the IBEW and Local 441, our Apprenticeship
Training Dir. Richard Vining has retired.
Bro. Vining became a member of the IBEW in July 1966. He graduated
from our apprenticeship training as an "Outstanding Apprentice
of the Year" for the 1969 graduating class, receiving the
gold watch for his high achievement.
For many apprentices, Richard was a challenging instructor who
demanded the best from every student. Always an active participant
on issues important to this local union, Richards leadership will
be missed. Richards son Matthew is the third generation of the
Vining family to hold Local 441 membership and is currently serving
his second term as Local 441 vice president. We congratulate Richard
for his many years of service and wish him a long and healthy retirement.
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