The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m., by Chairman Erikson, on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Lavin, and Galbraith. Sixth District IEC John Easton Jr. was excused, as he was assisting his local union and community in Houston, Texas, following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

International President Stephenson

International President Lonnie R. Stephenson 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.

International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper

International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper 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.

Action of the International Executive Council
Regarding the Thirtieth International Convention

The International Executive Council regularly moved, seconded, and carried a motion to move the dates of the Thirtieth International Convention to August 30, 2021, through September 3, 2021, and hold the convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Resolution of The International Executive Council
Concerning Certain General Fund and
Pension Fund Investments

The International Executive Council regularly moved, seconded, and carried a resolution reaffirming the action taken in February 2016 regarding the proposed restructuring of the IBEW Funds' hedge fund of funds from commingled investment vehicles to separate accounts.

Resolution Revising the Administrative Procedures for the Benefit Application Process and Payment of Benefits by Electronic Funds Transfer for The IBEW Pension Benefit Fund

The International Executive Council regularly moved, seconded, and carried a resolution revising the administrative procedure for the benefit application process and payment of benefits by electronic funds transfer for the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund.

Appeals Filed with the International Executive Council

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 611 member James G. Jaramillo, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve his appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 111 member Kevin L. Martin. It is the decision of the IEC to deny his appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 292 member Joseph F. Wheaton. It is the decision of the IEC to deny his appeal.

Article XX and XXI Cases

During the third quarter of 2017, the IBEW was involved in one
Article XX dispute.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet
ending June 30, 2017

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Balance Sheet
ending June 30, 2017

Reviewed and Filed

Retirement of International Representatives

John F. Bourne, International Representative, Business Development Department
Effective — September 1, 2017

Guy P. Runco, International Representative, Eighth District
Effective — October 1, 2017

James F. Lynch, International Representative, Eleventh District
Effective — August 1, 2017

Retirement of International Office Employees

William E. Beers, Web Developer, Information Development Department
Effective — October 2, 2017

Gerzan Delgado, Operating Engineer, Engineering Department
Effective — August 28, 2017

Cynthia Scott, Secretary, Tenth District Office
Effective — June 23, 2017

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
August 2017

The IEC acted on numerous applications under the IBEW pension fund. For a complete listing, consult www.IBEW.org, clicking on the International Executive Council link on the "Who We Are" page.