The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 1:00 pm, by Chairman Erikson, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. Other members of the council in attendance were Shirey, Finn, Cunningham, Chincio, and Griffiths. Council members Calvey, Calabro and Riley attended via audio/video conference call.

International President Cooper

International President Kenneth W. Cooper met with the members of the International Executive Council to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood.

International Secretary-Treasurer Noble

International Secretary-Treasurer Paul A. Noble 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.

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 353-member Perry Speranza, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Speranza's appeal.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 81-member Charles M. Gondell, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Gondell's appeal.

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 106-member Steven R. Stoeltzing, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother Stoeltzing's appeal.

Article XX and XXI Cases

There were no new Article XX or XXI cases during the second quarter of 2019.

Trusteeship

There are two local union under trusteeship, Local Union 2330, St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and Local Union 1501, Baltimore, Maryland. The IEC authorized a six-month extension to both trusteeships for Local Union 2330 and Local Union 1501.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet ending June 30, 2023

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Balance Sheet ending June 30, 2023

Reviewed and Filed

Retirement of International Representatives

Bruce McNamara,
International Representative, First District
Effective — August 1, 2023

David Jones,
International Representative, Ninth District
Effective — August 1, 2023

Jeffery Carter,
International Representative, Sixth District
Effective — August 1, 2023

Raymond Kasmark,
Director, Business Development Department
Effective — September 1, 2023

Organizer

Thomas Murphy,
State Organizing Coordinator, Membership Development Department
Effective — June 1, 2023

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

For the International Executive Council

Myles J. Calvey, Secretary
August 2023

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.