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L.U. 364 (catv,ees,em,es,i,mt,rts &spa), ROCKFORD, IL—Local 364 participated in Rockford’s Labor Day parade. Our local’s float was among the best. Thanks to Bros. Matt Horn and Brian Troy, who together designed and coordinated the building of this year’s entry. Approximately 200 members and their families marched in the event representing our local. We are very thankful this year for a lot of work in our local. As this Journal issue begins to arrive in mailboxes, a huge re-tool at the Chrysler plant is winding down. The job put every Local 364 member out to work who needed a job, plus many travelers as well. Thankfully, more work is on the horizon. In these tough economic times and in the spirit of brotherhood, Local 364 members wish all our IBEW brothers and sisters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Ray Pendzinski, P.S.
L.U. 380 (ei,es,i&it), NORRISTOWN, PA—Local 280’s apprentice graduation banquet was held Sat., Aug. 27, 2005. Bus. Mgr. Ken MacDougall addressed the new journeymen about the benefits of a positive attitude in one’s career and throughout life. Guest speaker state Sen. John Rafferty described how he is working together with the building trades, local businessmen and state government to develop and fund many upcoming projects. One such project is the 9/11 memorial being built in front of the Montgomery County Court House. Third District Int. Rep. Joseph A. “Tony” McCafferty, former Local 380 business manager, welcomed the new journeymen into the industry. JATC Dir. Dan Sellers recognized the instructors for their dedication to training. Award recipients for perfect attendance in the fifth year were Frank Ameye Jr., Charles F. Guy Jr., Joseph S. Knapp Jr., Michael J. Mathusek and Matthew J. Keenan. Perfect attendance awards for all five years went to Gregory D. Haring, Jason P. Leary and Daniel W. Ayres. The James W. Mayall Award for scholastic achievement went to Charles F. Guy Jr. Scholastic achievement awards for second place went to Gregory D. Haring, and for third place to Jason P. Leary. Scott R. Sheldon, P.S. L.U. 396 (lctt,t,o&u), LAS VEGAS, NV—Local 396 elected officers in June. Charles Randall was elected as the new business manager/financial secretary. Also elected were: Pres. Keith Davis, Vice Pres. John Caruso, Rec. Sec. Richard Moore and Treas. CeCe Lara-McCulloch. Newly elected E-Board members include the following: Representing Nevada Power Company—Shannon Skinner and Wayne Baca; representing Sprint—Carl Mirti and Andy Brothers; and representing Outside Construction—Dale Walsh. Also, Joe Nicholas was elected to represent Outside Construction on the Examining Board. Congratulations to our new officers. Since there are eight units in this local, we all need to get behind Bro. Randall and his staff with all the help we can muster. Every local needs involvement from its members (voting, attending meetings, volunteering for committees and community service) and Local 396 is no different. A big thank-you to Bro. Jim Anzinger, outgoing business manager/financial secretary, for his devoted service to the local and thanks as well to his staff for their good work. Hope to see you at the next meeting. We need to fill that hall with members and receive their input and opinions. Please remember to help all our friends down South in any way you can! Dale T. Walsh, P.S.
L.U. 474 (em,i,lctt,o,rtb,rts,spa &u), MEMPHIS, TN—The Robert G. Tate Memorial Scholarship Award program was initiated in 1970, in honor of Bro. Bob Tate. Although Bro. Tate is no longer with us, we will never forget how fortunate we were to have known him. Recipients of the 2005 Robert G. Tate College Scholarship awards are: Petrina Craine (daughter of Bro. Lester Craine and Peggy Craine) and Michele Hamrick (daughter of Bro. Jamie Nolan and Paula Nolan). Congratulations and best wishes to these young students in their pursuit of higher education. Perhaps a good topic for a classroom discussion would be: “What is wrong with providing working people with decent wages, health insurance and a pension?” Bro. Tate could have contributed greatly to the conversation. Sam Ladart, P.S. L.U. 538 (i), DANVILLE, IL—Work in our area has improved at present. We are fortunate to have full employment and approximately 20 traveling brothers on the Dynegy job at the Vermilion Power Station. Work continues at the Cinergy plant in Cayuga, IN, and we hope that will help maintain full employment. At this writing, it is harvest time in the Midwest and we hope members who have family that farm will have a safe harvest. Each year there are a number of tragic accidents, many of which involve augers and other equipment that can be extended to heights that exceed electric code clearance for power lines. We are all aware of the damage done by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. If you can, please donate to the relief organization of your choice. If you come to the union hall or call in, Barb Johnson, our secretary, will always be glad to assist you. Thanks, Barb, for all you do for the local. Happy Holidays! Gary W. Pollard, P.S.
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