Local 595 members at the Stockton Arena, (L-R):
Brian McDonald, Tony Bertolucci, Mike Simmons
and Larry Nelson.
L.U.
595 (c,govt,i,o&st), DUBLIN, CALocal 595 members
entered the new year with a generous IBEW spirit of giving.
Record numbers of toys to Toys for Tots, food donations to
the Alameda County food bank, and 28 units of blood were donated
to the Red Cross in a one-day blood drive at the hall. Continuing
efforts with Operation MOM brought a day of packing up 250
care packages, which were sent to men and women serving in
Iraq. These packages contain everyday items such as socks and
toothpaste and are a much-needed morale booster for those who
receive them.
We are looking for a better work picture in 2005. The Stockton
area has a downtown revitalization program, including a 10,000-seat
sports arena and hotel complex that is currently being wired for
cheers by Local 595 hands. The new arena will be home to the California
Cougars, a previously Sacramento-based indoor soccer team, and
the local baseball team, the Stockton Ports.
At our Old Timers Night, Bob Marquardt was honored for 65 years
of IBEW membership. Born in 1919, Bob and his wife, Garnette, were
given a standing ovation by hundreds of attendees. It was a memorable
evening for everyone.
Local 673 retired Bro. William Cross (center)
receives his
IBEW award for 65 years of service. Extending
congratulations are, (L-R): Bros Keith Jordan and Dan
Ziemak, Pres. Robert Gamiere and Bro. Craig Egeland.
L.U.
673 (catv,i,rts,spa,t&u), PAINESVILLE, OHLocal
673 held our 74th Annual Charter Party on Dec. 4 at Lamalfa
Party Center. The union recognized Bro. William Cross for 65
years of service. Bill was initiated into the union in 1940.
Congratulations, Bill, and heres hoping you collect many more
retirement checks.
Further congratulations to the new wiremen who graduated from
the apprentice program. Our new journeypersons are: Walt Anderson,
Rick Daniels, Jim Malise, John Rimac, Matt Schillace, Salee Sellers,
George Smith, Gretchen Bryan-Slother and Jim Zdesar. Gretchen also
received the award for best class average.
Our work picture remains slow, but a small amount of work is on
the horizon.
Local 695 Bro. James"Rollie" Cook
proudly displays his 50-year
service pin and plaque.
L.U.
695 (u), ST. JOSEPH, MOCongratulations to Bro. James "Rollie" Cook
on receiving his 50-year IBEW service award (see photo).
Bros. Scott Flint, auxiliary operator at the Aquila power plant
in St. Joseph, and apprentice lineman Eric Elder, also from
Aquila T&D in St. Joseph, recently returned from service in
Iraq. The brothers and sisters here in northwest Missouri appreciate
their service and that of all the men and women serving in the
armed forces for our great country.
L.U.
725 (i,rts&spa), TERRE HAUTE, INWe were pleased
to light our new local union sign in December. Not only does
it serve as a beacon for IBEW members, but it also may arouse
curiosity among consumers and customers alike.
The honorable governor and the Legislature from Illinois recently
acted to raise the state minimum wage by $1. This is above the
federal minimum wage. This effort was made possible in large part
as a result of the participation of the Illinois AFL-CIO. Union
labor does make a difference!
We extend condolences to all family members and victims of both
the battles our troops are facing and of the tsunami.
Our union meetings are held the second Friday of each month at
the local union hall at 7:30 p.m.
L.U.
763 (u), OMAHA, NEIBEW Local 763 extends congratulations
to Bro. Ron Morrison on his retirement. Ron was our president
/business manager for six years. During his 32 years as a dedicated
union activist he held numerous positions within the local.
Ron was also an employee of the Omaha Public Power District for
32 years as a cable splicer. After retiring from the OPPD, Ron
decided to accept a position with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service (FMCS) as a federal mediator. Local 763 would like to congratulate
Ron on his new post and thank him for his service of many years
as a union activist.
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