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December 2002 IBEW Journal First Place Champs
L.U. 6 (c,i,o,st&u), SAN FRANCISCO, CAThe work picture in Local 6 continues to be slow, and at this writing, we have many journeymen and apprentices out of work. We are hopeful that 2003 will bring back the prosperity experienced in the past few years. Thanks to the traveling brothers and sisters who helped out during the boom and recognized the need to keep our local members working afterward. You will always be welcomed back to The City. We are pleased to announce that the Local 6 softball team took first place in the IBEW Ninth District Tournament hosted by Local 595, Dublin, CA, in August. Great job by coaches Rich Thompson, Jim Feflie and Nick Canalita for putting together our championship team. Hats off to Bro. Pat Cowgill for nailing the MVP honors. The LMCC completed the Second Annual Charity Motorcycle Run to Lake Tahoe in September. Prior to the run, St. Anthonys Food Pantry of San Francisco gratefully accepted a donation by LMCC members Judy Fisher, Bart Dickson and John ORourke. The officers and staff wish all a joyous holiday season. Jeff Sweeney, P.S. Moving On, Moving Up
L.U. 24 (es,i&spa), BALTIMORE, MDCongratulations to the Local 24 JATC class of 2002. It seems only yesterday that as first-year apprentices the hardest thing you had to remember was "righty-tighty, lefty-loosey." As second-year apprentices, you finally figured out there really arent any control screwdrivers or skinners at the bottom of a five-gallon bucket of wire soap. Third-year apprentices knew how to do it all, except bend a three-point saddle. Fourth-year apprentices mastered the three-point, and by the fifth-year they were ready to run work. We thank them for their dedication and hard work. Fifty-one brothers and sisters graduated this year, 42 from the Inside Wireman Program and nine from the Telecommunications Program. Three brothers distinguished themselves by achieving high grade point averages. They are Michael Tyrone Williams, Jr. (Baltimore), Paul Carroll Sterling (Eastern Shore) and Steven Earl Henry (Telecommunications Program). Bro. Scott Nicholas Obringer was recognized for five years of perfect attendance. Congratulations to all. Local 24 will be offering journeyman classes. Contact the JATC for more information. More importantly, please stay involved by attending the monthly membership meetings. Happy Holidays to all! Michael Lange, P.S. New Training Facility The ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 5 for our new training facility in Manassas, VA, was attended by Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine and other Virginia state officials. An open house was held in October allowing members to tour this fantastic state-of-the art facility. Our hard hats off to Bro. David McCord and his assistants for their enthusiasm and hard work. Picketing has been ongoing for the past several months. This is an important organizing tool, and we thank our members for their cooperation when called to serve picket duty. The local bylaws outline the duty of every member to serve. Local 26 is saddened to report the following deaths: Bros. James Blakley, Thomas H. Johnson, William F. Simmons, James Absher and Daniel Korn. Congratulations to the following members who have retired since our last article: Albert A. Zumstein, Barry Sisson, Herman R. Hartman, Robert M. Schaefer, Jr., David E. Leesnitzer, Carroll W. Wine, Jr. and Winfred A. Marion. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season! Howard L. Ritchie, Jr., B.M. Class of 2002
L.U. 34 (em,i,rts&spa), PEORIA, ILWe are saddened to report the death of Bro. Mark Cayliff who passed away in October after a battle with cancer. Our condolences to his family and friends. We want to thank all who contributed to the 50-50 drawing that raised over $1,000 for his family. Congratulations to the class of 2002 apprentice graduates. They are Paul Antonini, Bradley Bennett, Neal Burks, Derrick Deal, Bobby L. Delaney, Willis Dennis, Edward Emken, Michael Gawthorp, Troy Gruber, Joshua Harlan, Joel Hawkins, Brian Hayes, Sten Hellstrom, David Henderson, Jason Koenig, William Lamprecht, Adam Larson, Derek Menold, Joshua Micheletti, Robert Murphy, Paul Osborne, Gavin Phillips, Jody Quick, Todd Rounds, George Rudd, Jim Smalley, Ronald Smith, Joshua Spracklen, Timothy Sprout, Russell Squires, Shawn Taylor, David Thompson, Brian Vierling, Christopher Warren and Andrew Zeller. Members participated in the 110th annual Labor Day parade. The parade was smooth, on time and with plenty in attendance. Thanks to Bro. Jim Droke, who once again organized a great picnic following the parade. Brotherhood was at its highest. Thanks also to Bro. Tony Klockenga, who put together the memorable Third Annual Trap Shoot at the River Valley Sportsmens Club. Jason T. Norton, P.S. Stan Dupree Mourned
L.U. 44 (catv,lctt,o,rtb,s&u), BUTTE, MTWith sadness, Local 44 announces the death of Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Stan I. Dupree, who was killed in a motorcycle accident near Emigrant, MT, on August 15. Bus. Mgr. Dupree was a committed, dedicated trade unionist, and represented the membership with distinction. Stan was an expert in utility deregulation issues, and was instrumental in articulating the IBEWs position and the memberships needs in all forums. Bro. Dupree was proud of being a Journeyman Lineman and competed in the Montana Linemans Rodeo every year. Bro. Dupree is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne, and the thousands of IBEW members he considered his Sisters and Brothers. The Executive Board appointed Asst. Bus. Mgr. Don Hendrickson to succeed Bro. Dupree. Ron Wombold, P.S. |
