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November 2004 IBEW Journal

Snowbirds Gather

Local 99 Retirees Club Pres. Ray  Germershausen (right) presented  a plaque to Local 99 Bus. Mgr. Allen P. Durand.

RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 99, PROVIDENCE, RIOur snowbirds came back from Florida to enjoy the "May Breakfast in June"!

Our guest speaker was Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Charles Fogarty. Also at the head table were Local 99 Organizer John Shalvey and PAC Chmn. Sam Bedrosian.

Local 99 Bus. Mgr. Allen P. Durand received a plaque presented by Retires Club Pres. Ray Germershausen in appreciation for all the support, kindness and respect given to retirees.

We are saddened to report that one of our largest contractors, Ernest Audette, recently passed away. He employed many brothers for many years. He served on the Pension, Annuity and Health and Welfare committees for years and was a gentleman and a great asset to Local 99. May he rest in peace.

Keep the spirit of brotherhood strong!

Pat Colucci, P.S.

A Tribute to Retirees

Local 103 Retirees Club officers, (L-R): Treas. John ODonnell, E-Board member Jimmy Delyani, Treas. Joe Murphy, Vice Pres. Ed Kurker, E-Board member Paul OBrien, Pres. Tony Calvino, and E-Board members Al Gricus, Bill Walker, Leo Monahan and Bill Horan.

RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 103, BOSTON, MALots of news this column. We wish to honor our retirees who work continually for a better union.

Newly elected officers are: Pres. Tony Calvino, Vice Pres. Ed Kurker, Treas. Joe Murphy, and Sec. John ODonnell; Executive Board members Jim Delyani, Al Gricus, Bill Horan, Leo Monahan, Paul OBrien and Bill Walker.

Congratulations to John Kelly, age 99. Bro. Kelly received an 80-year pin from Local 103 in June 2004. He is still as sharp as the 550 volts of the third rail he worked on beginning in 1924.

Beautiful clock, thermometer and barometer gifts were presented to former club officers Carmen Ciampa, Jerry Jerome and Jack Terban on their retirement from office. With best wishes and a warning that if the barometer goes below 25, head for the cellar.

We now have a retirees page on the Internet: www.ibew103.com/retirees.html. Check for events, trips and golf dates.

A tip of the hat to Executive Board member Al Gricus, who volunteered to act as a host to the Democratic National Convention in Boston, and to all the retirees who volunteered at the Irish Cultural Center.

Congratulations to recent retirees. Please vote Democratic this month.

Tony Calvino, Pres,
Leo Monahan, P.S.

Logo Watches Presented

Local 130 Retirees Club members receive IBEW logo watches as 60-year service awards. Award recipients are: Vice Pres. Harold Larson, Pres. Ron Clark, Al Saltarrelli, Ernie Klimm, Eddie Caire, Jesse Lambert, Al Bode and Raymond Nicolich.

RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 130, NEW ORLEANS, LACongratulations to our 60-year service club members who received IBEW logo watches at the Sept. 2004 meeting (see photo).

Our next casino excursion is set for Thurs., Nov 23. Two 55-seat buses are ready to roll out en route to Casino Magic in Bay St. Louis, MS.

The annual Christmas party is scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the Alexander Room. You are invited to bring your spouse or one guest to the dinner buffet. And music will be provided by Spool & the Gangso lets put on our dancing shoes.

We are pleased that our recent retiree Donnie Meyer was appointed to the Retirees Club Board of Directors.

We are saddened to report the passing of Bros. Ralph J. Scamardo, Walter Everett and Martin McElroy. May they rest in peace.

Buddy Carver, P.S.

Honoring Our Retirees

Local 134 retirees with 50-plus years of service received special tribute at a luncheon in their honor. Front row, (L-R): William Beck, Robert Turek, Gil Meschler, Michael Gaglione and Joseph Koziarz. Middle Row: Garrett Meade, William Guidotti, Ralph Meifert, John Garner and Kenneth Erdmann. Back row: Lawrence Wolfelschneider, Edward Swanson, Joseph Pace, Stanley Kielbon and Paul Magruder.

RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 134, CHICAGO, ILOn June 9 we had a luncheon for our retirees who are 50-plus year IBEW members. Many jobs were redone and many memories shared. We enjoyed paying tribute to the honorees on their special day.

Our new president, Carl Busch, invites new members to step up and get involved in the club. We welcome new faces and young blood.

At press time we were anticipating our annual John Cummins Memorial golf outing scheduled for Sept. 22.

The Retirees Club extends congratulations to Local 134 Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Mike Fitzgerald on his re-election.

To all our brothers and sisters still working, we salute you for your dedication and for standing up for the rights of unions and working people. Many thanks to the IBEW Journal magazine for letting us retirees be a part of this source of information.

R.E. Bronars, P.S.

Club Outing

RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 164, JERSEY CITY, NJWe missed those who couldnt make the clubs trip to Pennsylvania, especially the retirees from South Jersey. We had a great time fishing and golfing. We also attended a baseball game and a vintage car show at Lamport Stadium in Pennsylvania.

Our club meets the third Wednesday of each month and we have lunch. Occasionally we have guest speakers on topics of our choosing. All retirees are always welcome!

Anyone may attend for two meetings before deciding on membership.

Karny J. Kazanjian, P.S.