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June 2003 IBEW Journal
L.U. 70 (lctt&o), WASHINGTON, DCWhen selecting leaders it is the whole person we trust, not just their skills. Knowing that, members have agreed to serve the IBEW to the best of their ability, with Gods help. Good leaders know that they dont have to do everything themselves. Our IBEW leaders must not be dictators or order-givers. They are our leaders and lead by example, inviting respect. Clear evidence of their humility invites us to respect them a great deal. Our leaders should have the integrity needed to hear others well, yet be able to disagree without being disagreeable, compromise and stand fast on sound principle. Honesty, open-mindedness and willingness are essential to leadership. Effective leadership knows how to serve. The ability to communicate well can help leaders share information and ideas. When we carefully consider the leadership qualities of those we ask to serve, we can confidently give them the room they need to exercise those qualities on our behalf. Spiritual depth, willingness and trustworthiness are strong demonstrations of the kind of leadership most valued to the IBEW. IBEW members exercise personal leadership by helping organize, welcoming newly organized members, mentoring, community service, union activity and countless other ways. Jerome J. Deinlein, Sr., P.S. L.U. 76 (c,i,rts&st), TACOMA, WAOur Brotherhood Committee has been very busy, and there has been a groundswell of members volunteering to help out on various community projects. Also, for the past year and a half, the committee has been sponsoring the Fifth Tuesday celebrations. This is a time when we all can get together in an informal atmosphere and celebrate the qualities of being union brothers and sisters. Other Brotherhood Committee undertakings include Habitat for Humanity housing projects in Tacoma and Olympia and the Mother Earth Farm donations. One of the most visible efforts put forth by the committee is the Harbor Flagpole Project. This memorial to the victims of September 11 used the many talents of various trade unions, including Local 76 wiremen. By reaching out to our community through volunteer efforts, we are making very important contact to those in our community who may not know who we are, and at the same time helping those in need. Local 76 sends thanks to all the volunteers. Don Waterhouse, P.S.
L.U. 80 (i&o), NORFOLK, VAMuch appreciation is extended to all our traveling brothers and sisters for their help in manning the Ford Assembly Plant shutdown. Although work has slowed somewhat, we look forward to employing travelers on several upcoming projects. Special thanks to Entertainment Committee Chrm. Todd Tyer and his wife, Wendy, for their tireless effort in putting together the Local 80 annual picnic and the Childrens Christmas party. Both events were enjoyed by young and old alike. Thanks also to Bro. Jim Holloman for his many years of entertaining the children as our local Santa. Brothers and Sisters, please remember to work safely and responsibly, and continue to display the quality craftsmanship that is the trademark of the IBEW. Please attend your local union meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month. Dennis R. Dasher, Organizer/P.S. L.U. 84 (o,t&u), ATLANTA, GAOrganized labor is on the defensive as attacks from both the federal and state levels of government are being pushed by business to tilt the playing field even more toward their agenda. Many bills introduced and considered by our legislators are aimed at weakening or eliminating unions. The IBEW, AFL-CIO and other labor groups are sending legislative alerts out almost daily. I urge members to check out the web sites of these organizations and respond to these alertsbecause our future depends on our actions. If we sit still and do nothing, business interest groups will succeed and workers will lose. Members must let their representatives know we are tired of being pushed off in the corner and ignored until it is time for us to give them our vote. We must demand that labor be a part of the process. As summer begins and vacation time rolls around, remember that it was the union who negotiated that paid vacation. Have a safe summer, and please remember to attend the union meetings. Jim Woods, Asst. B.M./P.S.
L.U. 86 (ees,em,es,i,rts&spa), ROCHESTER, NYOn March 1 Local 86 held its annual Service Pin Awards Dinner Dance at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Many thanks to all the members who attended and especially the service pin recipients who made this years dinner such a success. Among those honored for their many years of service to the IBEW were 60-year member Robert Rodwell, 55-year members William Bushart and William Wirley, 35-year members John Howard and Don Peters and 30-year members Robert Allen, Terry Krause and Larry Mitchell. The Pin Committee did a great job and is anticipating next years to be bigger and better. Thanks to all the members who rallied along with several hundred other tradesmen at the Lowes Home Improvement Center in Greece. The majority of the store was not only built nonunion, it was also built with out-of-state workers. We hope they got the message! Unified we can attain monumental achievements. Divided nothing! Thomas Shaffer, P.S.
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