The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:00 a.m., by Chairman Erikson, on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, in Washington, DC. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Easton, Lavin and Galbraith.

International President Stephenson

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

International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper

International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper 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.

Appeals Filed with the International Executive Council

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 363 member Steven J. Mack, claim number 1357637, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Mack's appeal.

The International Executive Council reviewed the facts to an appeal from Local Union 716 member Dennis Lazard. Additional information is required, a motion was made, seconded and approved to table the appeal until the next regularly scheduled IEC meeting.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review the facts to an appeal from Local Union 494 member Lawrence A. Kiepert, claim number 1356837. After review, a motion was made, seconded, and carried to deny Brother Kiepert's appeal.

Article XX and XXI Cases

In the fourth quarter of 2017, the IBEW was involved in one case under Article XX of the AFL-CIO Constitution.

Retirement of International Representatives

Michael J. Power,
International Representative,
First District
Effective — October 1, 2017

Larry P. Schell,
International Representative,
First District
Effective — December 1, 2017

Darrell Taylor,
International Representative/District Organizing, Coordinator,
First District
Effective — November 1, 2017

Richard M. Redmond, International Representative,
Third District
Effective — November 1, 2017

Retirement of International Office Employees

Ruth A. Peacock,
electrical training ALLIANCE
Effective — December 1, 2017

Vested Pension

Linda K. Ives
Effective — October 22, 2017

Kathryn A. Moulin
Effective — November 1, 2017

Patricia A. Trimble
Effective — January 1, 2018

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, January 29, 2018, in Naples, Florida.

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
December 2017

The IEC acted on numerous applications under the IBEW pension fund. For a complete listing, consult www.IBEW.org, clicking on the International Executive Council link on the "Who We Are" page.