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December 2003 IBEW Journal
L.U. 6 (c,i,o,st&u), SAN FRANCISCO, CA--Local 6 hosted the 7th annual Ninth District Softball Tournament Aug. 16-17 in Burligame, CA. Our defending championship team, managed by wireman Jim Feflie won again, defeating Local 595 in the final. Local 6s second team, managed by retiree Don Pope and wireman Anthony Cruz, placed third. Feflies parents, Barbara and Jim Sr., along with volunteers, prepared food for the tournament weekend. The Most Valuable Player honor went to Nick Canalita for his scouting and assistant coaching. The Local 6 annual picnic was held in September at Sigmund Stern Grove in San Francisco. Bro. Vince Cauchi and the picnic committee did an incredible job. Live music was provided by the Zydeco Flames and Golden Gate Bridge electrician Jim McKnight and his band. City Supervisor and mayoral candidate Gavin Newsom attended. Also in September, the SFJATC hosted the Western States Electrical Contest. The competition featured 24 contestants from the Eighth and Ninth Districts squaring off in ability tests including conduit bending, motor controls, residential and commercial wiring. First place honors went to Mark Perotti of Local 46; James Mowry of Local 280 took second place; and Local 6s own Sean Weber took third place. Thanks to SFJATC Dir. Dan Whooley along with 25 volunteers who made this event a huge success. Jeff Sweeney, P.S. L.U. 16 (i), EVANSVILLE, IN--Labor Day is traditionally a big celebration in our area. Posey, Warick and Vanderburgh counties share the responsibilities and pride in putting together a three-day Festival of Labor. The theme this year was "We Stand As One" in support of all who serve in our armed forces. There are carnival rides, food booths, craft shows, fireworks, motocross and demolition derbies. Friendly competitions in bowling and horseshoe and washer pitching contests. Pageants for Queen, Little Miss and Mister and talent shows. Dances, gospel sings, car shows and a poker run. The big draw for Labor Day itself is the parade through the hosting town with all the local unions, political parties and many organizations and floats. Sept. 6 was the date for Local 16s annual family picnic. There is always good food, toys and games, bingo and fellowship and this year 115 pins were given to members for their years of work in the union, and 13 new retirees were honored. Connie Allburn, P.S.
L.U. 20 (em,i,mt,o,spa,t&u), DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX--As a part of the Local 20 organizing plan which includes community outreach, Jesse Whitley and Clayton Warwick presented a short electrical safety program to more than 3,000 kids in 10 schools. At the North Texas JATC annual completion dinner in May, outstanding apprentice awards from IBEW went to Arthur Alba from Dallas and Robert Zimmerman from Ft. Worth; the NECA award went to David Bonlie from Dallas and Jeffrey Allred from Ft. Worth. Local 20 honors a member of each class and this years recipients of the "Gold Pliers Award" are: 1st year--Willard Nelson and Stephen Newman; 2nd year--Jon Herrera and James Weatherall; 3rd year--Jeffrey Hinojosa and James Forman; 4th year--George Honaker, Jr., and Ian Gailey. NECA achievement awards for each class year went to: 1st year--Stephen Newman and Willard Nelson; 2nd year--Chris Williams and Jon Herrera; 3rd year--James Forman and Jeffrey Hinojosa; 4th year--Ian Gailey and Benjamin Weible. "Credit Union Awards" from both Dallas and Ft. Worth are also presented to a deserving apprentice from each class year. The Local 20 Dallas Credit Union awards went to: 1st year--James Villegas; 2nd year--Keith DeLange; 3rd year--William Langford; 4th year--Tony Lindeman; 5th year--Arthur Alba. The Ft Worth Credit Union presented awards to two graduating apprentices: Jeffrey Allred and Robert Zimmerman. Jerry D. Ashford, Former B.M.
L.U. 24 (es,i&spa), BALTIMORE, MD--Bros. Shawn Michael Thomas, Brent Morgan Taylor and Matthew Chad Heise received recognition at this years JATC completion ceremony for having highest total grades in their respective classes. Bros. Darias Troy Peele and Michael Joseph Taylor also received recognition for perfect attendance. Be sure to check out those journeyman classes. In August, Local 24 held its annual picnic at Ruth Conrads Villa in Bowleys Quarter. Well over 1,000 members and their families enjoyed the good weather on the waterfront. While adults enjoyed the pit beef and beer, the kids enjoyed the petting zoo, animal show, moon walk and craft show. Thanks to Jim Jarvis and all the volunteers. Local 24 extends deepest sympathies to all those brothers and sisters who experienced loss from Hurricane Isabel. Michael Lange, P.S. L.U. 26 (ees,em,es,govt,i&mt), WASHINGTON, DC--As of this writing, Local 26 weathered a very wet summer and endured Hurricane Isabels fury as well! Water surges, downed power lines and trees and thousands of homes and businesses without power for days were felt in her aftermath. Thanks to Local 1900 members, as well as to other union linemen from different parts of the country for tireless efforts restoring power. Bro. Franny Olshefski coordinated another highly successful picnic. Thanks to volunteers who helped to make it an enjoyable day. The Pension Trustees were pleased to be able to increase benefits! Journeymens future benefits were raised $2, Residential and Teledata workers $1, and current retirees received a 2.5 percent increase. With the negative returns for the stock market, we have been very fortunate to be able to give our retirees increases for each of the last three years. Local 26 is saddened to report the following deaths: Retired Bros. Ronald Harris, Bernard J. Baurle, Richard Martin, George Mortimer and William Terrett, III; and Bros. William Timberlake, II, ORiley Moonasingh, Robert Powell and Gilbert Hayes, Jr. The following brothers have retired: Donald L. Hipsley, Thomas E. Booth, Stephen M. Sydnor, Jefferson W. Davis, Richard J. Barkanic, Richard C. Hamrick and Ben J. Segreti. Howard L. Ritchie, Jr., B.M. |
