The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at noon, by Secretary Patrick Lavin, on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Easton, Lavin, and Galbraith. Chairman Erikson was not in attendance, so that he could attend to business of his local union.

International President Stephenson

International President Lonnie R. Stephenson met with the members of the International Executive Council 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.

IBEW Local Union 1997

A motion was made, seconded and carried to grant the International President the authority of up to $500,000.00 for the startup of IBEW Local Union 1997, as a result of the successful NLRB election of Atlanta Gas Light. These funds are contributed unencumbered.

Appeals Filed with The International Executive Council

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 194-member John V. Bates, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Bates' appeal.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 77-member Richard R. Brandon, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Brandon's appeal

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 124-member Robert J. Malone, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Malone's appeal

Article XX and XXI Cases

During the third quarter of 2018, the IBEW was not involved in any Article XX or XXI disputes.

Trusteeship

Effective July 3, 2018, Local Union 969 was placed under International Charge. A hearing was conducted on July 30, 2018.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet ending June 30, 2018

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Balance Sheet
ending June 30, 2018

Reviewed and Filed

Retirement of International Vice President

William F. Daniels,
International Vice President, First District
Effective — July 1, 2018

Retirement of International Representatives

James E. Ayrer III,
International Representative, Education Department
Effective — August 4, 2018

Robert L. Corraro,
International Representative, Membership Development Department
Effective — July 1, 2018

William L. Dever Jr.,
International Representative, Business Development Department
Effective — September 1, 2018

William F. Paul,
Director, Support Services Department
Effective — August 1, 2018

Janet P. Schwingshakl,
International Representative, Education Department
Effective — August 1, 2018

Retirement of Lead Organizer

Henry L. Lewis,
Lead Organizer
Effective — July 12, 2018

Retirement of International Office Employees

Vanessa R. Alaniz,
Sr. Research Assistant, Research Department
Effective — August 23, 2018

Margaret M. Berwanter,
Electrical Training Alliance
Effective — June 16, 2018

Cynthia L. Walls,
Secretary, CIR/Bylaws & Appeals Department
Effective — June 7, 2018

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, in Washington, DC.

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
August 2018

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.