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L.U. 759 (u), FT. LAUDERDALE, FL—Local 759 officers elected in June are: Pres./Bus. Mgr. George Skillas, Vice Pres. Tim Haynick, Rec. Sec. Steve Donovan, Fin. Sec. Keith Murphy and Treas. Tim Brucker; Executive Board members Remie Hammond, Larry Pitsinger, Lester Newell, Roy West, Don Saker and Charlie Coxon. The membership overwhelmingly voted down a contract offer. Our contract expired October 2004 and the membership voted to extend for a year. As of this writing, it is hopeful that a suitable contract is presented and accepted prior to taking a termination vote. Two new apprentice programs in Distribution have begun—“Apprentice Cable Splicer” and “Apprentice Meterman.” We have an ongoing apprentice lineman program. FPL, the utility our members work for, is continuing to hire linemen from the United States and Canada. At press time our annual picnic was scheduled for Oct. 15, 2005. Glen Plock, P.S.
L.U. 777 (u), READING, PA—In the accompanying photo several Local 777 members and retirees gather for a weekend motorcycle ride. The group rides most weekends except in winter. Original members of the group were Rick Thomas and Dale Archuleta, joined later by Tony DiFrancesco. Rick and Dale, along with Butch Graham, are IBEW retirees. The group has grown and now also includes IBEW members Norm Dunlap, Larry Cobaugh, Hacky Henry, Rick Via and Carl Deiner. The group also participates in biker events including “Rolling Thunder,” to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Several members recently returned from the Sturgis, SD, bikers’ rally. Deb Kornbau, P.S.
L.U. 915 (i&mt), TAMPA, FL—In June Local 915’s election of officers brought in a new administration. Congratulations to newly elected Bus. Mgr. William Dever and all elected officers. Bro. Dever was assistant business manager/organizer for 23 years under now-retired Bus. Mgr. Gary Hill. Bro. Dever’s vision for the future is inspiring. Bro. Randall King was re-elected president. Also elected were Vice Pres. Robert Kramer, Rec. Sec. Larry Campbell and Treas. Steve Fairclough. Elected to the Executive Board were: Randall King (chairman), Bryce Davidson, David Rainey, Robert Ray, Clyde Tucker, Leon Ward, David Weill and Martin B. Wilson Jr. Elected to the Examining Board: Linda Campbell, Joseph Paquin and Douglas Smolt. Also, congratulations to newly appointed Asst. Mgrs. Bruce Barrow and Michael Nagle; and Asst. Mgr./ Organizers Randall King and Joseph D’Aguiar. Please support your local! Theresa King, P.S. L.U.1049 (lctt,o&u), LONG ISLAND, NY—In August at the 35th annual IBEW Long Island Softball Tournament, Local 1049’s team took third-place in the “A” Division. Over 60 Local 1049 crews left Long Island to take part in the massive restoration effort in Louisiana and Mississippi in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. We appreciate their hard work and assistance to the hurricane victims. In October we started our annual United Way Fund Drive. The United Way of Long Island allocates funds to worthwhile local community service agencies. When approached by a United Way captain, please be generous. Let us also remember Bros. Michael Hengerle, Robert Kane, Daryl Miller and John Monaco, who as of this writing are stationed in Iraq. Our condolences to the family of the late Int. Pres. Emeritus John J. Barry. He was an inspiration to all. Thomas Dowling, R.S.
L.U. 1205 (em,govt,i&u), GAINESVILLE, FL—Local 1205 held its annual W.S. Brown Memorial Bream Fishing Tournament Sat., May 14, at Rodman Dam. This event focuses on the children of our members and is a popular family event for young and old. Breakfast and lunch were included in this fun-filled day. A hearty 6 a.m. breakfast included eggs and bacon and then it was fishing time! Ribbons were presented to all our young participants and trophies were awarded. The fresh-caught fish made our lunch exceptional. The good attendance would have impressed Bro. W.S. Brown and everyone had a great time. Wayne Sparkman, P.S. |
