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RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 257, JEFFERSON CITY, MO—We mourn Bro. Jim Thompson, who passed away earlier this year. A 50-year IBEW member, Bro. Thompson served as local union business manager, city councilman and church deacon. He will be missed. Over 35 club members traveled to the Lyceum Theater in Arrow Rock to see “The Importance of being Earnest.” Several retirees traveled to Linn, MO, to judge the Missouri Skills USA competition for industrial students at Linn Technical College. Those members were: John Baxter, Herman Grothoff, Jerry Rehagan, Orville Linger and Local 257 Apprentice Dir. Rick Stokes. Club Pres. Jerry Rehagan had knee replacement surgery and is now doing well. Orville Linger suffered a stroke and at reporting time is recovering well. Some retiree members attended the Mokanes World Fair, riding our float in the parade. The Retirees Club will not meet in November. Our Christmas meeting is Dec 13 at the union hall. Gary Fisher, P.S.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 291, BOISE, ID—We mourn Bro. Nick Bassick, who passed away Sept. 2, 2005. At the June 9, 2005, Retirees Club meeting Pres. Don Harness gave special recognition to Bro. Bassick, a former lineman, on belatedly receiving his Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds received in 1944. The Purple Heart was presented to Bro. Bassick on Memorial Day 2005. Major Gen. Larry Lafrenz presented the award and Gov. Dirk Kempthorne and U.S. Sen. Larry Craig were present at the ceremony. Bro. Dale Hancock won the door prize at the June 9 meeting. Representing the local at the meeting was Dawn Walsh, office secretary. The first 2005 fall meeting was scheduled for Sept 8. Lloyd Williams, P.S.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 639, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA—The Local 639 Retiree’s Club staffed the IBEW booth at the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party Labor Day picnic in September. More than 500 people turned out for a day of barbecue, entertainment and speakers, including local Democratic Party officials, union representatives and U.S. Rep. Lois Capps. Local 639 active members Richie Kugelman, James Reed and Brett Malone provided the barbecue expertise and prepared lunch. It was a great time for everyone. Bill Papich, P.S.
RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 654, CHESTER, PA—Local 654 retirees and guests enjoyed an elegant summer luncheon in the Austin room of our new union hall. Bus. Mgr. Steve McNally welcomed everyone and after lunch gave a tour of the building. The retirees thank our membership for the luncheons we have enjoyed through the years. I encourage members nearing retirement to talk to a retiree and check with your local union office early. They are helpful with your questions and will provide a Plan Summary. Local 654 member Shawn Quinn returned home safely from Iraq. We welcome new retirees to our breakfast every other Wednesday. T. Francis Hanley, P.S. RETIREES CLUB OF FORMER L.U. 724, ALBANY, NY—Our club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Albany Labor Temple. We thank Albany Local 236 for inviting us to the Steak Roast at Krauses Grove Sept. 10. Our club’s annual luncheon at Crossgate Restaurant was Oct. 18. We like to hear from our retirees across the United States. Letters may be sent to Local Union 724, IBEW Retirees Club, P.O. Box 9155, Albany, NY, 12209-0155. Jim Don Riley, P.S. RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 804, KITCHENER, ON, CANADA—From a cautious beginning our club has progressed into more activity. Our luncheon meetings are a plus for members who must travel longer distances. Club excursions were added, such as the Grand River Boat Cruise and the Sept. 22 Wine Tour. For the Wine Tour, arrangements were made to pick up members from the Guelph area at the Willow West Mall; then the Kitchener area members at the union hall. Such added convenience encourages more retirees to join the get-togethers and keep up the friendships developed through our working years. The Retirees Club is a good place to reinforce those memories—come join us. Thomas Gardner, P.S. |
