The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 9 a.m., by Chairman Erikson, on Monday, May 23, 2016, in Washington, D.C. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Walter, Wagner, Lavin and Galbraith.

International President Stephenson

International President Lonnie R. Stephenson met with the members of the International Executive Council a number of times to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood.

International Secretary-Treasurer Chilia

International Secretary-Treasurer Salvatore (Sam) J. Chilia presented financial reports covering the IBEW Pension Fund and the investment portfolio of the Brotherhood — both in Canada and in the United States.

Legal Defense

Payments for legal defense made from the General Fund were examined and approved in accordance with the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of the IBEW Constitution.

Financial Reports

The International Secretary-Treasurer's reports for the various funds of the Brotherhood were presented to the members of the International Executive Council, examined, approved and filed.

Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision

International President Stephenson advised the council members that Local Union 1260 was placed under temporary International Trusteeship effective May 6, 2016. A hearing is scheduled for May 23, 2016. Ninth District International Representative Harold Dias is the acting trustee.

Article XX and XXI Cases

During the first quarter of 2016, the IBEW was involved with one Article XX dispute, Case No. 15-7, University of Minnesota (AFSCME and IBEW) and was involved in four proceedings under Article XXI.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet/Income Statement covering the 9-month period ending March 31, 2016 Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Statement of Net Assets/Changes in Net Assets covering the 9-month period ending March 31, 2016 Reviewed and Filed

Retirement of International Representatives

Robert E. Erickson,
International Representative,
Second District
Effective — April 1, 2016

Jeffrey Radjewski,
International Representative,
Sixth District
Effective — June 1, 2016

Fred A. Clark,
International Representative,
Eighth District
Effective — February 9, 2016

Retirement of International Office Employees

Crystal E. Brown, Secretary,
Safety and Civic and Community Engagement Departments
Effective — November 1, 2015

Albert J. Cassino, Senior Research Analyst,
Research Department
Effective — May 13, 2016

Stanley B. Hawkins, Office Support Clerk,
Support Services Department
Effective — April 4, 2016

Cheryl L. Slover, Senior Audit Clerk,
Per Capita Department
Effective — April 9, 2016

Debra A. Wise, Secretary,
Research Department
Effective — July 1, 2016

Vested Pension

Stephen P. Schoemehl,
Fifth District International Executive Council
Effective — November 17, 2015

Resolution Dealing with Pension Coverage for International Officers, Representatives and
Assistants of the IBEW

The International Executive Council discussed benefits for Canadian officers, representatives and assistants and took action to ensure that pension benefits will be paid consistent with the IBEW Constitution.

Resolution Concerning a Pension Fund Investment

The International Executive Council took action to approve the appointment of a representative to the investor advisory committee of an investment fund in which one of the IBEW pension funds is invested.

Appeals Filed with The International Executive Council

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal of Local Union 204 member Floyd W. Krogmeier, claim number 1347510, and it is the decision of the International Executive Council to approve his appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal of Local Union 568 member Robert Melancon, claim number 1346709, and it is the decision of the International Executive Council to approve his appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal of Local Union 567 member Jack S. Bowden, Sr., claim number 1293228, and it is the decision of the International Executive Council to approve his appeal.

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Monday, May 23, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8 a.m., on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, in St. Louis, Missouri.

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
May 2016

The IEC acted on numerous applications under the IBEW Pension Fund. Click here for a complete listing.