The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m., by Chairman Pierson, on Monday, February 4, 2013, in Naples, Florida. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Clark, Riley, Walter, Lavin, Smith and Galbraith.

International President Hill

International President Edwin D. Hill met with the members of the International Executive Council a number of times to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood. President Hill introduced Ross Galbraith to the Officers and thanked the IEC for confirming his appointment. Mr. Galbraith was appointed to the IEC filling the recent vacancy in the Eighth District IEC created by the removal of Solomon Furer.

President Hill made a presentation to the IEC to continue marketing and advertising the IBEW though various media and requested $5,500,000 for this purpose. As such, motion was made and seconded to authorize the expenditure of $5,500,000 to market and advertise the IBEW brand through various media outlets. Motion carried.

International Secretary-Treasurer Chilia

International Secretary-Treasurer Salvatore (Sam) J. Chilia 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.

Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision

International Vice President Robert P. Klein recommended continuing the trusteeship of Local Union 1658. A motion was made, seconded, voted upon and approved unanimously by the International Executive Council to continue the trusteeship of Local Union 1658.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet/
Income Statement covering the three-⁠month period
ending December 31, 2012

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Statement
of Net Assets/Changes in Net Assets covering the six-month period ending December 31, 2012

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Per Capita Objection Plan and LM-2 Reports
for each International Executive Council member
for the period April-December 2012

Reviewed and Filed

Retirement of International Representative

Lawrence Neidig, Jr.,
Sr. Exec. Asst. to the Int. Officers
Effective — January 1, 2013

Retirement of Lead Organizers

Larry Hayes, P & I Lead Organizer, Membership Development
Effective — February 9, 2013

Retirement of International Office Employees

Carol A. Cipolari, Supervisor,
Membership Development
Effective — March 8, 2013

Vested Pension

Lorelei P. Williams, IO, Vested
Effective — January 1, 2013

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned on Monday,
February 4, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Williamsburg, Virginia.

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
February 2013

The International Executive Council acted on numerous applications under the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund. For a complete listing, consult www.ibew.org, clicking on the International Executive Council link on the "About Us" page.