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| November 2002 IBEW Journal
Charles Roper Honored
L.U. 721 (u), CHATTANOOGA, TNBro. Charles Roper was honored at a recent Local 721 union meeting for his 44 years of service to the IBEW, with 30 years as an officer. Bro. Roper was presented with a convention watch and gift certificate. We congratulate and thank him for his longtime service to the local. Congratulations also to the following members who received years of service awards: 60-year members Albert A. Hockenjos and Oscar B. Newell, 55-year members Estel F. Brewer, Robert S. Burks and Thomas W. Patterson, and 50-year members Edmund P. Bain, Kenneth M. Claud, William D. Moss and Leland W. Wilmot. R. E. Fuller, P.S. Camaraderie and Brotherhood
L.U. 743 (em&i), READING, PAWe thank the following apprentices for building the float for the Labor Day parade: Charlie Griffiths, Dustin Reese, Mike Hillje, Ed Braukus, Terry Faust, Bill Godanis, Dan Seltzer, John Yurdock, Ken Eckert and Jeremy Moore. These apprentices gave up their time to ensure that our float was, if not the best, one of the best floats in the parade. Good job, Brothers, you made us proud. Local 743 accepted the invitation to participate in Local 380s softball tournament. The membership turnout was so high that we fielded two teams. Thanks to Bros. Grant Riegel and Vinnie Wilczynski for organizing our teams. We had a great time! Thanks also to Bros. Dave Valentino and Tom Stamm for once again planning and tending to the details of Local 743s annual picnic. The turnout was the largest ever, and the food and fellowship were outstanding. Everyone should try to attend local sponsored events. Participation builds camaraderie and brotherhood, and you will have a great time and make memories. Dave Paskowski, P.S. Summer Outing
L.U. 747 (rr), NEW HAVEN, CTOur local represents electricians on Amtrak and Metro North Railroads. We held our 14th Annual Summer Outing at the Polish American Club in West Haven, CT, on August 10, with over 100 members and retirees attending. You couldnt have asked for a more beautiful day. Everyone enjoyed the food and games, and as in past years each member received a union tee shirt. Getting members from both railroads together and talking to the retirees about old times is always great. Special thanks to Outing Committee members Gerry Dombrowski, Merle Fiquenick, Gary Donovan and Greg Riccitelli, whose hard work made this day a great success. The date has already been set for next years outing, so if you were unable to attend, please try to make it next year. A great time is guaranteed. Union meetings are held on the first Monday of each month and all members are urged to attend. Bob Solimene, V.P./P.S. Five Units
L.U. 777 (u), READING, PALocal 777 represents bargaining unit members employed by Amergen, Metropolitan Edison (a First Energy Co.), Reliant Energy and Adams Electric Cooperative. The Local comprises five Units, and they are Unit 1 (Middletown), Unit 2 (Lebanon), Unit 3 (York), Unit 4 (Reading) and Unit 5 (Easton). On August 10 Local 777 held a Golf Tournament at the Blue Mountain Golf Course in Fredericksburg, PA. Seventy golfers, including current members, retirees and guests enjoyed 18 holes of golf, refreshments and a steak dinner. The tournament, a two-man scramble, was won by Bros. Keith Oxenford and Jeff Stapleton (both from Unit 4), with a final score of 63. Second place went to Bros. Vince Arms and Dave Yatsko (both from Unit 4), with a final score of 68. Third place went to Unit 4 Chairman Bros. Mike Seltzer and Vice Pres. Ed Winters, with a final score of 68. Closest to the pin prizes were won by Bros. Paul Schwab (Unit 2), Rick Harper (Unit 1), Don Diehl (Unit 5), Dave Yatsko (Unit 4) and Hacky Henry (Unit 1). The prize for the longest drive was won by Bro. Jeff Stapleton. Many thanks to tournament organizers Mike Seltzer, Ed Winters and Bus. Mgr. Mike Gabner, our sponsors and all involved with making this event a success. Visit our web site at www.ibew777.com. Bob Ponnett, P.S. (Unit 5) New Facility
L.U. 915 (i&mt), TAMPA, FLMay 1, 2002, was an important date in the history of Local 915. Our Naples office relocated to Ft. Myers, FL, and the new address is 17311 Alico Center Rd., Suite A, Ft. Myers, FL 33192. The telephone number is 239-482-1700 and the fax number is 239-482-2322. Bus. Agent Mike Nagle handles union business for that area and teaches apprentices as well. The new office is equipped with classrooms, a shop area for hands-on training and instruction and offices for teachers. This combination union office and apprenticeship facility handles between 30 and 40 apprentices. The instructors are Bros. Dave Harding (first year), Mike Irvin (second and third year) and Mike Nagle (fourth year). Eight of our southernmost counties are serviced by this new facility. This new office, along with the leadership of Bus. Mgr. Gary Hill and Bus. Agent Mike Nagle, has enabled us to organize several new contractors in this ever-growing area. Pres. Randall King came on staff as a political coordinator to assist in the voter registration drive. Bob Kaiser, P.S. |
