L.U. 481 (ees,em,i,mt,rts,s&spa), INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Brothers and sisters, our local had a busy end of the year! In October, our retirees kicked things off by inspecting and making repairs to the stringers for Indianapolis’ Circle of Lights. In November, over 300 members volunteered to install those stringers on Monument Circle.
More than 2,000 IBEW members and their families gathered downtown to watch the world’s largest Christmas tree turned on during the annual Circle of Lights celebration Nov. 24. Thanks to our member volunteers, we successfully celebrated the start of the holiday season!
In December, nearly 200 retirees attended our annual holiday lunch and pin ceremony. The event is a great way to celebrate our retirees and the years of service they continue to give to the IBEW. The same evening, we had our annual December union meeting and holiday dinner, where we swore in more than 60 new members. It was a great first meeting for the new members to share in some brotherhood and sisterhood.
We closed the year by hosting our annual food drive, where our members and contractors brought donations for those in need in our community. Thank you to everyone who participated.
We hope everyone had a great holiday season and end to 2023. We look forward to what 2024 brings to Local 481 and all locals!
Blake A. Andrews, Treas.
