LETTERS - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Journal/2008-Spring IBEW...

Tribute to a Lineman

I am married to a dedicated journeyman lineman who truly loves hiswork. I wrote this poem to show him how proud I am of him and how Iadore him for his dedication to his job, co-workers and his local. We are likethe spouses of law enforcement. Every day that they make it home is a trueblessing. We have given him the name “Electric Cowboy” and it fits him well.

The LinemanIn the night, when you thought all was wellA gust of wind blows in, causing havoc and hellOne so strong, it destroys your townIt takes down the phone, the power, all is down

The aftermath of the results make you sickHoping it’s a joke, a bad dream, or bad trickSeeing the storm has now made its mark,You realize now, you’re left in the dark

The lineman and crews work through the nightIn any weather or conditions to make it right,Putting their lives in their hands every day,Because it’s his job and the lineman’s way

So when you turn on the lights and use the power,Remember what it takes in that moment or hourIt takes a man who puts his life on the line;I know, ‘cause one of them is a husband of mine.

Debbie Bennett

Spouse of Clyde Bennett, Local 66 member, Houston

The Wrong Direction?

I couldn’t agree more with Edwin D. Hill’s article, “No Second Chances.”Improvements in organizing, etc. should be number one for the IBEW. I alsoagree with Jon F. Walters’ article, “Investing in Our Future.”

I firmly believe that big business, the news media, the entertainmentindustry, the politicians, our educational system, etc. are really underminingthis country’s economy and morals. Increases in medical costs, the price ofoil and housing are causing rapid increases in our cost of living. Our moralstandards are going to pot due primarily to the rotten programs on TV,motion pictures and the publishing industries. No wonder our kids do notknow right from wrong. Big business outsources our industries and pro-motes nonunion activities and illegal immigration. Our educational system isreally going crazy. What was wrong with teaching our kids reading, writingand arithmetic? What is wrong with teaching our kids right from wrong? Igot my butt paddled when I was in school and at home by my parents and Ithink it was for my own good. This country was founded on the belief inGod. I could go on and on. I firmly believe that if our country continues onits downhill path that it will be our ruination as a No. 1 nation in this world.

William Miner

Local 40 retiree, Hollywood, Calif.

LETTERS EDITORTOTHE

INTERNATIONALVICE PRESIDENTS

First District

PHILLIP J. FLEMMING1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 300

Mississauga, Ontario,Canada L5T 2N5

Second District

FRANK J. CARROLL, JR.4 Armstrong Road, 2nd Floor

Shelton, Connecticut

06484

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DONALD C. SIEGEL500 Cherrington Pkwy.

Suite 325

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108

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SALVATORE J. CHILIA8260 North Creek Drive, Suite 140

Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

Fifth District

JOSEPH S. DAVIS100 Concourse Parkway, Suite 300

Birmingham, AL 35244

Sixth District

JOSEPH F. LOHMAN8174 Cass Avenue

Darien, Illinois 60561

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JONATHAN B. GARDNER320 Westway Place, Suite 531

Arlington, Texas 76018

Eighth District

TED C. JENSEN2225 West Broadway, Suite H

Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

Ninth District

MICHAEL S. MOWREY2500 Venture Oaks Way

Suite 250

Sacramento, California

95833-4221

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ROBERT P. KLEIN5726 Marlin Road, Suite 500

Chattanooga, Tennessee

37411-4043

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CURTIS E. HENKE6601 Winchester Avenue

Suite 150

Kansas City, Missouri 64133

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

EDWIN D. HILLInternational President900 Seventh St., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

LINDELL K. LEEInternational Secretary-Treasurer

900 Seventh St., N.W.Washington, D.C. 20001

INTERNATIONALEXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Chairman

ROBERT W. PIERSONc/o IBEW Local 9

High Point Plaza Office Ctr.

4415 W. Harrison St. #330

Hillside, Illinois 60162

First District

JOSEPH P. CALABROc/o IBEW Local 1158

1149 Bloomfield Avenue

Clifton, New Jersey 07012

Second District

MYLES CALVEYc/o IBEW Local 2222

1137 Washington Street, Suite 2

Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124

Third District

JOHN R. CLARKEc/o IBEW Local 141

82 Burkham Court

Wheeling, WV 26003

Fourth District

JACKIE E. GOODWINc/o Local 136

845 Gadsden Highway

Birmingham, AL 35235

Fifth District

STEPHEN SCHOEMEHLc/o IBEW Local 1

5850 Elizabeth Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63110

Sixth District

GREGORY LUCEROc/o IBEW Local 66

4345 Allen Genoa Road

Pasadena, Texas 77504

Seventh District

PATRICK LAVINc/o IBEW Local 47

600 N. Diamond Bar Blvd.

Diamond Bar, California 91765

Eighth District

RICK DOWLINGc/o IBEW Local 213

4220 Norland Avenue

Burnaby, BC V5G 3X2 Canada(Continued on page 49)

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2 President’s Message

3 Secretary-Treasurer’s

Message

4 IBEW Currents

9 Organizing Wire

35 IBEW Pension

Benefit Fund Report

36 Retirees Local Lines

42 In Memoriam

47 IEC Meeting Minutes

11 IBEW LaunchesNational 401(k) Plan

12 2007 Founders’ScholarshipWinners

14 N.J. Member MoonlightsAs N.H.L. Announcer

16 Stoplights SignalIBEW’s Growth in L.A.

20 JonWalters:An IBEW Life in Photos

26 Prototype Gear HelpsPower Flow on Grid

30 The IBEW’s Racing Legacy

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POWER FLOW26

RACING LEGEND30

HOCKEY TALK14

CONSTRUCTION FUTURES22Charter School BuildsSkills and Character22 Chicago’s ACE high school attracts

young people into the design andconstruction trades.

On the cover: ACE charter school senior Samantha Lunapictured with Vincent Volpe, left, instructor and member ofChicago Local 134; junior David Williams; senior ReginaldBrown; and Executive Director Geri Harston, member ofLocal 134.

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e have a lot to learn from SamanthaLuna, Reginald Brown and DavidWilliams, the high school studentswho are featured on the cover ofthis month’s Journal. These high-achieving students at ACE CharterHigh School in

Chicago have rejected thenotion spread by far too manyof their elders that a collegeeducation is the only route tocareer success.

I am proud of the IBEW mentors whoare helping schools like ACE build brightfutures for youth while filling a great needfor young people in our industries toreplace workers retiring in great numbers.But I also know that the limited resourcesof the labor movement will only reach asmall percentage of the students in NorthAmerica who need career technical educa-tion. As hundreds of thousands of skilledworkers retire, our nations must do better.

That’s why we should all take heartand learn from the work of our brothersand sisters in the building trades in Cali-fornia. Under the leadership of BobBalgenorth, president of the CaliforniaState Building and Construction TradesCouncil and a member of Santa Ana Local441, the trades have joined with industryexecutives, political leaders and educatorsto form a group to promote more statefunding for hands-on learning. This coali-tion led the push to earmark $500 million for career technicaleducation in 2006. This year, dozens of California legislatorshave introduced legislation on technical education.

Balgenorth says that California will need to produce about30,000 skilled construction workers a year from now until2014.

According to a study, 81 percent of high school dropoutswho were questioned called for more “real-world” learningopportunities. Surprisingly, 70 percent said they could have

graduated if they had tried. For them, school wasn’t relevant.Jack Stewart, president of the California Manufacturing and

Technology Association, points to a survey of community col-lege students that showed that 75 percent had not consideredapplying for a manufacturing job because they thought the paywas too low. The perception, says Stewart, has left companieslike Dow Chemical, which pays skilled workers up to $100,000per year, going out of state to recruit personnel.

The answer, says Balgenorth, is to cel-ebrate educational and workplace diver-sity the way we celebrate culturaldiversity. It’s time to acknowledge that alleducated workers are valuable, whetherthey hold a bachelor’s degree in engineer-ing or are a journeyman electrician, line-man or boilermaker.

I agree. As far as educational policy,this doesn’t mean going backwards to thetwo-track days when students were forcedto make an early choice between collegeprep courses and vocational education. Itmeans intensifying our lobbying efforts towin funding for more schools like ACECharter High School, where students areoffered multiple pathways to success,where architectural and engineering stu-dents share their achievements with stu-dents headed for the skilled trades.

The IBEW’s history of working withour signatory employers to achieve excel-lence in apprenticeship training gives us aunique appreciation for equally stronghigh school preparation. But advocatingfor improved public education is morethan a self-serving quest for better appli-cants. It is part of the birthright of ourlabor movement.

“We want more schoolhouses and lessjails; more books and less arsenals; more

learning and less vice,” said Samuel Gompers, the first presi-dent of the American Federation of Labor in 1893.

Our mentors, our activists and the promising students whoare working together to construct bright futures would makeBrother Gompers proud. 1

WGettingRealAboutEducation

“ THE ANSWER IS TO

CELEBRATE EDUCATIONAL

AND WORKPLACE DIVERSITY

THE WAY WE CELEBRATE

CULTURAL DIVERSITY. ”

EDWIN D. HILLINTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

IBEW JOURNAL, SPRING 2008 3

he economic forecast for the UnitedStates continues to grow grimmer. Theeffects of the mortgage crisis, which hascollapsed the housing market and led toa record number of foreclosures, has rippledoutward and is now being felt in nearlyevery section of the econ-

omy.We are facing the firstcontraction in the job marketin more than four years, causingthe unemployment rate tocreep upward, while banks aretightening their credit supply,slowing down new home pur-chases and job creation.

The fear in the financial world about apotentially deep recession is real. An editorat Fortune magazine recently wrote that heis more nervous about the global financialsystem than he has been in over 40 yearsof covering the business world.

The guilty parties behind our economicmess are the Wall Street speculators whobought, bundled and sold securities basedon questionable and unstable adjustablerate mortgages.

Wall Street decided to gamble with thehousing market in its quest for easymoney, but it’s the taxpayers who have topony up when they rolled snake eyes. Thefederal government has already spent bil-lions to bail out Bear Sterns, one of thelargest hedge funds in the world, after therapidly declining values of its subprimemortgage-based securities threatened toput the multibillion dollar firm into bankruptcy–placing theinvestments of tens of thousands of working Americans at risk.

As your International Secretary-Treasurer, it’s my job tomake sure that the IBEW’s retirement and wealth benefitsremain strong, even in these times of economic uncertainty.

And despite the tough times, our pension funds are secureand continue to provide strong benefits for our retired mem-

bers, thanks to our strategy of diverse and responsible invest-ments. The prudent way we have invested our members’pension funds stands in sharp contrast with the casino men-tality of Wall Street.

To build the economic security of our members further,this year we are launching the National Electrical 401(k) Plan,available to all IBEW members in units where it is part of thecollective bargaining agreement.

Defined benefit plans remain the foun-dation for retirement security, but the new401(k) plan will provide supplementalretirement income that could make a bigdifference for members contending withspiraling medical costs and longer retire-ments. You can find much more about theplan in this issue of the Journal.

The new plan will help our memberswho have access to it to take control oftheir financial future by allowing them toinvest part of their pre-tax income in adiversified list of options that they cantrack on line and take with them wher-ever they go. With the personal savingsrate at its lowest in decades, and theincreasing threat to many retirement fundsfrom an unstable market, this plan can bea valuable part of a member’s personalfinancial future.

Our Brotherhood has weathered manyeconomic storms in our 117-year historythanks to our commitment to workingtogether to provide job and economicsecurity for our members. Long beforeSocial Security and Medicare were cre-ated, the IBEW fought for retirement andhealth benefits for our retirees.

We expect our members to give theirbest every day on the job. They deserveevery opportunity to make sure they canlook forward to a comfortable retirementfor themselves and their family when their

working career ends. By expanding the options available forsavings, we continue to be ahead of the curve when it comesto protecting the benefits and livelihoods of our membersthroughout their golden years. 1

TSafePort in aStorm

“ TO BUILD THE

ECONOMIC SECURITY OF

OUR MEMBERS FURTHER, THIS

YEAR WE ARE LAUNCHING

THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

401(k) PLAN…”

LINDELL K. LEEINTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER

The Department of Interior’s MineralsManagement Service, which holds authorityover the Cape Wind project, examinedpotentially negative effects of the proposed130-turbine farm. According to its 2,000-page draft environmental report, the tur-bines will have little to no effect on eitherwildlife or tourism, two of the top concernsraised by Cape Wind opponents. The fed-eral government could soon give the pro-ject a final go-ahead, said Jim Gordon,president of Energy Management Inc., thecompany behind Cape Wind, removing thelast major obstacle to the wind farm.

“We think the release of the reportmoves Massachusetts closer to a worldleadership position in offshore energy,”Gordon said.

The turbines would stand five milesoff the shore of Massachusetts in the

shallow waters of Nantucket Sound, atriangular area of the Atlantic Ocean bor-dered by the islands of Nantucket andMartha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod.

Since it was first proposed nearlyeight years ago, Boston Local 103 hasbeen one of Cape Wind’s strongest sup-porters. Soon after Gordon announcedhis plans to build the offshore turbines,Local 103 Business Manager MichaelMonahan approached him, offering tosupply skilled electricians to build andoperate Cape Wind and to help with thegrassroots lobbying effort needed to getthe project through Congress.

The local helped Gordon with thepermitting and licensing process andjoined with environmentalists, both inMassachusetts and on Capitol Hill, topromote Cape Wind.

“We wouldn’t be here today if itweren’t for the labor unions and theenvironmental community,” Gordon tolda meeting of the Apollo Alliance, abroad-based coalition of trade unions,environmentalists and energy technologyentrepreneurs. “The IBEW helped turnaside backroom efforts to put a stakethrough the heart of Cape Wind.”

Despite support from green powerexperts, environmentalists, organizedlabor, and more than 80 percent of stateresidents, Cape Wind was opposed by asmall but determined group of wealthyresidents and politicians, who were wor-ried about the potential impact of theproject on wildlife and property values.But with final approval from the govern-ment expected later this year, Gordonsaid that construction on the turbines–which is expected to take up to twoyears–could start as early as 2009.

The $770 million wind farm couldprovide three-quarters of the electricityused on Cape Cod and the islands. ButCape Wind will mean more than justclean energy. It is projected to createmore than 1,000 union jobs, 600 of thoseIBEW, said Local 103 Business AgentMarty Aikens. “This is great move for-ward for the environment and a greatchance to create good jobs,” he said.More than 50 Local 103 members will beresponsible for maintaining Cape Windonce it is operational.

“The emergence of wind energy isnot a fad,” Monahan said. “Electricityderegulation laws passed in Massachu-setts mandate the development of thesetechnologies and those unprepared willbe left behind.”

More than three years ago, Local 103set up a 15-story wind turbine at itstraining center two miles from down-town Boston. The turbine supplies morethan a quarter of the three-story facility’spower and is used to train both appren-tices and journeymen on wind powertechnology.

Cape Wind still needs a handful ofstate and local permits before construc-tion can begin, but those are notexpected to be an obstacle, thanks to thesupport of Massachusetts Gov. DevalPatrick (D). 1


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Feds ApproveEast CoastWind FarmGreen energy supportersscored a big victory inJanuary when the nation’sfirst proposed offshorewind farm—Cape Windoff the Massachusettscoast—received preliminaryapproval from the federalgovernment.

When National Grid absorbedKeySpan, a Long Island utility, two IBEWlocals that represent nearly 3,000 workersat the utility were faced with a choice—merge to prepare for bargaining with anew employer who hasestablished a sometimestough track record withunions, or wait to seewhat happens.

Robert Shand, busi-ness manager of Haup-page Local 1049, andDon Daley Jr., businessmanager of HicksvilleLocal 1381, didn’t wait.National Grid, based inGreat Britain, is the sec-ond largest utility in theUnited States, owningand operating electricitywires and gas pipes thatwould travel around theequator more than 65 times. While thelocals and the Utility Workers Union hadpublicly raised questions about themerger when it was first announced in2006, the deal was done and the localsnow needed more strength to deal witha more powerful company.

“We checked our egos at the door,”says Daley, who had developed a rela-tionship of mutual respect with Shandover several years, including weighingthe option of amalgamating their locals.

“At some utilities, clerical locals andthose predominantly composed of tradesthink they are better off apart,” saysThird District International Vice PresidentDon Siegel. “On Long Island, the localleaders realized that they could bestronger together and mobilized theirmemberships to move into the future.”

Last December, the rank and file ofboth locals approved a merger by anearly unanimous margin, bringingtogether nearly 900 clerical and technicalworkers in Local 1381 with twice asmany members in Local 1049, represent-ing the physical utility members as wellas the outside construction workers. Thechanges were approved by the Interna-

tional Office in January and the mergerreceived favorable attention in the localnews media.

“I’m optimistic that the unanimousapproval of the merger sends a strong

message to Grid that when it comes toprotecting good utility jobs here on LongIsland, we are serous about doing thistogether,” Daley told Newsday.

One local will provide broader, morecomprehensive strategies to organize anda single contact for political outreach andeasy name recognition in the community,says Shand. “While we have always beenbrothers and sisters with a commonemployer, this merger provides us withone louder, stronger voice and a singularidentity.”

Daley will team with Joe Herbert, asamalgamated Local 1049’s assistant busi-ness managers, and the local’s executiveboard will be reorganized to be morereflective of the membership. After someconstruction, all staff will be housed inone hall. An election scheduled for Aprilwill determine officers to serve three-yearterms. Officers expect to save money asredundant functions are eliminated.

Bill Wisnewski, a field inspector, shopsteward and executive board member ofLocal 1381, told Newsday that, whileNational Grid has a history of outsourcing,the merger “is just a matter of having thesame issues–why fight on two fronts?”

Long Island Utility MergerSpurs Amalgamation of Locals


Chester, Pa., Local 654 TrusteeWilliam Martin was elected presi-dent of the International Foundationof Employee Benefit Plans in Janu-ary, becoming the first IBEW mem-ber to hold the position. Thefoundation, the largest educationalassociation serving the employeebenefits and compensation industry,has more than 35,000 members.

The association produces educa-tional materialsand conductsc o n f e r e n c e seach year forplan trustees,benefits man-agers and theiradministratives t a f f s . Morethan 10 percentof the founda-t i o n ’s u n i o nmembers areIBEW trustees.

Martin wasa p p o i n t e dtrustee of Local

654’s health and welfare and pen-sion plans in 1987. He became anactive member of the foundation,regularly attending its conferencesand workshops and serving as amember of different foundationcommittees. Four years ago, hewas elected to its executive com-mittee.

“There aren’t a lot of guys whocan work their way from the fieldinto a major position like that, butBill had the commitment and skill tomake it happen,” said Local 654Business Manager Steven McNally.“We are all very proud of him.”

Martin hopes to use his time inoffice using the newest technolo-gies to reach members, includingWeb-based long-distance learning.“We want to provide as many oppor-tunities as possible for members toget involved in our activities.” 1

IBEW MEMBER NAMEDHEAD OF EMPLOYEE

BENEFITS ASSOCIATION

William Martin ispresident of theInternationalFoundation ofEmployeeBenefit Plans.

(Continued on page 6)

Long Island, N.Y., Local 1049 Business Manager RobertShand welcomes members of Hicksville, Local 1381 to newly-amalgamated utility local.

Jim Sterne, a Chica-go Local 1220 businessrepresentative and agraduate of DePaulUniversity’s Labor Edu-cat ion Center, hasfound a new calling asa “coach” in the cen-ter’s effort to bringlabor education to sur-rounding high schools.

Students come inwith virtually noknowledge of unions.But they leave with theunderstanding thatorganized labor is animportant force in society, says Sterne. “I thoroughly enjoybeing a part of this remarkable program,” says Sterne, whohas been joined coaching by members of Downers Grove,Ill., Local 21.

The program reaches 3,000 students each year, drawnfrom the poorest to the wealthiest communities. Sterne saysthe classes are sorely needed. As union membership hasfallen off, he says, “Fewer parents talk to their children aboutunions at the dinner table, if they even eat dinner togetheranymore.”

DePaul’s program for high school students doesn’t justtalk about unions. Students are thrust into full-scale mocknegotiating sessions where they adopt roles as managementor labor, coached by volunteers from Chicago’s unions.

“We don’t tell them what to do,” says Sterne. “We guidethem and they really take to the role playing.” When sud-denly you’re a nurse who gets off work at 3 a.m. and youhave no security guard walking you to the parking lot, “col-lective bargaining takes on a personal meaning,” says Sterne.At the end of the sessions, the mock parties must either

reach a settlement,strike or bring in amediator.

Designed by laboreducators Emily Rosen-berg and Bob Breving,the three-part highschool program isnamed for Regina V.Polk, a Teamster busi-ness agent who waskilled in a plane crash.Union members andprogressives contributeto the Regina PolkFoundation, whichcovers most of the cost

of classes. Area unions cover the remaining expenses.Breving, who worked for the Illinois Federation of Teach-

ers for 34 years, initiated the program out of frustration. “Ibegged my son’s high school teachers to teach labor history,but I was ignored,” he says. DePaul’s program started withonly 40 students. Breving has expanded the program’s reachby building interest among his teacher contacts.

The first day of each session is devoted to discussionsabout fairness in the workplace, focusing on collective bar-gaining issues related to health care, pensions, wages andrules on smoking and drug use. The final part consists of afield trip to the legendary and historically preserved Pullmanlocomotive plant outside the city.

In February, the Polk program held its first workshop totrain teachers in how to acquaint students with the accom-plishments of the labor movement. Breving has published abook, Changing Society, for use in the classroom. The textprofiles labor heroes and their accomplishments.

For more information on the Regina V. Polk program, e-mail Bob Breving at [email protected]. 1

Ask Larry Thompson, president ofThompson Electric, one of the largestelectrical contractors in Ohio, how hisfamily’s business expanded to $30 mil-lion per year in revenue and he answerswithout hesitation.

“I can pick up the phone, call theunion hall and get productive, skilledworkers who will do the job right thefirst time,” says Thompson, who hasn’tadvertised heavily in years because cus-tomers keep coming back. “We’re only

as good as our electricians in the field,”says Thompson, who employs 170Brotherhood members on a wide rangeof inside and outside projects.

Thompson’s respect for union work-manship isn’t flattery. It’s at the heart ofa labor-management relationship thathas won him awards and national recog-nition.

“Larry’s a good businessman, but he’salso a compassionate person who hasthe ability to take the worker’s point of

Contractor Earns Accolades for Labor Relations


The two former locals—both orga-nized in the 1940’s—had a decent bar-gaining relationship with KeySpan,which was established in a 1998 mergerbetween the Long Island Lighting Co.and Brooklyn Union Gas Co. “It will takesome work, but we hope that our stepstoward greater internal unity will help toestablish a similar mutual respect withNational Grid,” says Shand. 1

Members Coach Area Chicago High School Students in Unionism

IBEWCURRENTScontinued from page 5

High school studentsparticipate in mocknegotiating session as part ofDePaul University’s high schoolunion program in Peoria, Ill.

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view,” says Mark Douglas Sr., businessmanager of Akron Local 306, which rep-resents Thompson’s inside work force.“Larry’s a true gentleman and his man-agement personnel feed off his exam-ple,” says Wally Sickles, businessmanager of Columbus Local 71, repre-senting Thompson’s outside workers.

Last May, Thompson attended a Faithin Politics gathering in Washington,D.C., on St. Joseph’s Day, honoring thepatron saint of labor. Chairman ofNorthern Ohio’s IBEW-National Electri-cal Contractor’s Association JointApprenticeship Training Committee,Thompson accepted an award for theparties’ participation in the Helmets to

Hardhats program thatput 22 former armed

forces members to work in the electricaltrade during the previous five years.

On Labor Day, American Rights atWork recognized Thompson Electric onits list of partnerships that work, celebrat-ing successful labor relations strategies.

“We have our disagreements,” saysThompson of his relationship with theIBEW, but “when it’s all said and done,we shake hands.”

The handshake is between journey-men. After spending a year at Kent StateUniversity, Thompson enrolled in Local306’s apprenticeship program in 1969,topping out in 1973. “I loved working inthe field,” he says.

Four years later, his father, WorthThompson Sr., a Local 306 electrician,asked Larry to join him and his brother,

Worth Thompson Jr., in starting a con-tracting firm. After years of building asuccessful enterprise in commercial andresidential construction and electricalservices, the family decided to branchout into high-voltage substation workusing some inside journeyman wiremen.

Thompson, who still pays his quarterlydues and carries his IBEW card, met withoutside Local 411 (later amalgamated intoLocal 71) and asked the local union torelax jurisdictional lines to let him con-tinue using six experienced inside wire-men on the substations. “Our customerwanted the continuity,” he says “and theIBEW understood that and consented.”

“That’s the cooperation I was lookingfor,” says Thompson. “I signed on thedotted line and have never regretted it.”1


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Tampa, Fla., Local 91 5 preceded ablitz with radio spots on rock andcountry stations advertising the industrynight, an event giving nonunion work-ers the opportunity to meet hiring con-tractors in a neutral location. Based ondiscussions with attendees, organizerssay the radio ads were highly success-fully in building turnout. (Listen to theradio spots at www.ibew.org).

Organizers visited supply houses,large downtown jobs and then movedto assigned routes in a surroundingcounty with flyers in English and Span-ish. Twenty local volunteers and sevensignatory contractors offered 65nonunion electricians food, a raffle anda PowerPoint presentation at the event.

Local unions and International orga-nizers geared industry nights to theneeds of the local job market in otherareas:

El Paso , Tex as . More than 100nonunion electricians showed up tointerview with six signatory contractors.The industry night followed a blitz ofnearly 60 job sites and mailings to1,500 nonunion electricians. Ten electri-cians and one apprentice joined ElPaso Local 583. Business ManagerJavier Casa says the local is nowscreening 80 applicants for entranceinto the JATC. Two open shop contrac-tors reached out to the union.

Maco n , Ga. Teams of organizersblitzed 65 job sites and turned out 34applicants at an industry night attendedby the manager of the southern Geor-

gia chapter of NECA and business man-agers of Savannah Local 508 andAlbany Local 1531. Between 10 and 12electricians were hired.

Flin t, Mich . Eighty open shop elec-tricians, with levels of experiencebetween six months and 10 years,turned out to interview with eight sig-natory contractors. The Jan. 24 eventfollowed an intensive outreach effortby Flint Local 948.

The local, which has continued atradition going back decades in Broth-erhood history, holding Thursday nightopen houses for open shop electri-cians, mailed notices out to 400 openshop electricians. Local union volun-teers then contacted potential recruitsby phone. Volunteers received creditfor time spent on the phone bank,

which could be applied to fulfillingtheir responsibility under the localunion’s bylaws for mandatory picketduty.

To cap the recruitment effort, unor-ganized workers were sent postcardreminders, followed by yet anotherphone call from volunteers. Helpingboost turnout was a drawing at theevent featuring a flat-screen TV as thegrand prize. Three electricians werehired, despite a downturn in the localconstruction market.

No r fo l k , Va. Members of sevenlocals and International Office organiz-ers met with 14 employers in Williams-burg, Va., on Jan. 14 to plan anindustry night in Norfolk. After making250 contacts in two days of job site andsupply house blitzes, a job fair was setup in a local hotel on Jan. 24. Forty-three nonunion electricians showed up,a turnout held down by inclementweather. Forty filled out applications.Job offers were made to four employ-ees on the spot. Norfolk Local 80 Busi-ness Manager Matt Yonka said heexpects up to 10 applicants to beoffered work. 1

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401(k)The IBEW and NECA are offering theNational Electrical 401(k) Plan as a sup-plement to Social Security and the pen-sions that most members have bargained.Personal investments like a 401(k) are thelast leg of the three-legged stool expertsrecommend for a secure retirement.

A brief look at some national statisticsis enough to explain why members couldbenefit from another source of retirementincome:

� Credit card debt is up 33 percent since2000.

� People aged 75 and older are the pop-ulation segment with the fastest-grow-ing credit card debt.

� The personal savings rate, at minus 1percent, is the lowest in 74 years.

� A bankruptcy is filed every 15 seconds.

And consider this: a couple retiring atage 65 today will need $250,000—a quar-ter of a million dollars—for healthcarecosts alone. As the average number ofyears in retirement increases with longerlife spans and the escalating cost of living,“everything is pointing to the need formore money in retirement,” said NationalElectrical Benefit Fund Executive DirectorLarry Bradley, who will also administerthe 401(k) plan. “It’s another opportunityfor members to increase their retirementsavings, and that’s huge today.”

“Life is expensive and healthcare costsalone are staggering,” said IBEW Interna-tional President Edwin D. Hill. “Our pen-sions and Social Security may not beenough for everyone. A little forethoughtnow will give members a measure ofrelief in their post-work years.”

President Hill introduced the plan tomembers at the IBEW/NECA EmployeeBenefit Conference in late January. Theplan, dubbed the NEFP, will be open toall members in all branches, providedthat participation in the plan has been

collectively bargained.“Why are we doing this?” President

Hill asked at the conference. “We feel thetime is right because our members arenot immune from the larger trends in theeconomy. … We think the evidence isoverwhelming that our members willbenefit from this new plan, and it is theright thing to do at this time.”

How it worksUnder this plan, at an individual’s

request, participating employers will with-hold a pre-tax portion of their wages andforward them to the NEFP. Employeeshave a range of diversified investmentoptions and can track their accounts online and with quarterly statements. Butfirst, the plan must be collectively bar-gained with verbatim language on theNEFP inserted into the contract. The pro-gram offers immediate vesting and porta-bility in the case of a change inemployers.

It will be available starting sometimein the third quarter of this year, but nodate has been set.

The NEFP is open to all branches ofthe IBEW, including bargaining and non-bargaining unit employees, as well asemployers and related organizations. Thatis being offered as an incentive toemployers to offer the plan, Bradley said.It can also replace any smaller 401(k)plans currently being offered by localsor employers, saving them theadministrative costs of operatingsuch a plan. “It’s way morecost effective as a nationalplan,” Bradley said, elimi-nating the need forduplicative services ininvestment consultants,legal and actuarial ser-vices.

For those under age

50, the plan has a maximum employeedeferral limit of $15,500 per year; thoseover 50 may defer $20,500, Bradley said.

Diamond Bar, Calif., Local 47 BusinessManager Pat Lavin said the plan couldalso be useful as a tax shelter, knockingas much as $20,000 off a member’sincome liability and into a lower taxbracket. He emphasized the plan shouldbe considered supplemental to the NEBFand National Electrical Annuity Plan. “Butnobody can ever save enough money forretirement,” said Lavin, who is also amember of the International ExecutiveCouncil.

Recordkeeping and investing are han-dled by Prudential Retirement Services.

Pensions vs. 401(k)sIf a pension is a promise made by an

employer to a worker, a 401(k) is a guar-antee because the benefit consists ofmoney earned, set aside and invested bythe employee.

President Hill said the IBEW remainscommitted to the defined benefit plan asthe bedrock of retirement security. “Weoppose making 401(k) plans the soleretirement on which working men andwomen must rely,” he said. “But there isno doubt that if used for supplementalretirement income–401(k) plans offermany advantages.”

Lavin said he encourages everyone totake advantage of this program. “It’s likeleaving money on the table in bargaining–it’s like why not?” 1

As savings rates plummet in this era of declining wages, workingpeople need every opportunity they can to put money aside forthe future. The IBEW and the National Electrical ContractorsAssociation have created yet another vehicle for doing just that.


National 401(k) Plan Introduced

When Mike Compton was initiated into South Bend, Ind., Local 153 in 1978, he looked

forward to a long career as a journeyman inside wireman. It never crossed his mind that he

could someday become business manager of his local union or a city councilman in nearby

Mishawaka. And he would certainly have dismissed a prediction that he would someday

enter the master’s program in business administration at nearby Notre Dame University.


Today, Compton, one of two winners of the 2007 Founders’

Scholarship, is bringing organized labor’s perspective to chal-

lenging classes in executive leadership at Notre Dame and tak-

ing away a wealth of information to become a stronger leader.

Compton and Gordon Shaw, a telecommunications techni-

cian on the BNSF Railway and a member of the audit commit-

tee of Galesburg, Ill., Local 547, were selected by Founders’

Scholarship judges to receive up to $200 per semester credit

hour toward their graduate degrees. The scholarship honors the

dedicated wiremen and linemen who, on November 28, 1891,

organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Scholarship winners are selected by the Independent

Founders’ Scholarship Selection Committee, composed of acade-

mic, professional and community representatives.

Shaw, who will serve as political coordinator for his local in

the 2008 elections, is pursuing a master’s in instructional technol-

ogy at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

“I’m amazed, humbled and excited,” says Shaw, a veteran of

the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps Reserves. In a letter of rec-

ommendation, Paul Miller, financial secretary of Local 547, cred-

its Shaw with always keeping up with technological changes on

the BNSF, which maintains one of the largest privately-owned

phone systems in the nation and “sharing his expertise with any-

one who has questions.”

“Upon retirement, I plan to work in statewide distance edu-

cation endeavors to bring the full spectrum of educational

opportunity to the furthest corners of the state,” says Shaw, 55,

who started his IBEW career in 1979. “I can think of no better

conclusion to my career than to use telecommunications and

technology to further the training and education of my fellow

workers and fellow citizens.”

Compton, who was elected in November to a four-year term as

a city councilman in Mishawaka, praises the IBEW training that he

received as a new union officer, but said he values the opportu-

nity to step outside the organization for more formal college train-

ing with people from different age groups and backgrounds. Prior

to entering the master’s program at Notre Dame, he received a

Bachelor of Arts in labor studies from Indiana University.

“What intrigued me about Notre Dame,” says Compton, is

how their master’s program is “based on ethical and social busi-

ness practices.” Attending sessions for four days each month, he

has been impressed by how the program reaches beyond finan-

cial subjects to open the minds of participants to problems in the

world at large.

“Gordon and Mike have already made significant contribu-

tions to their locals,” says International President Edwin D. Hill.

“Our Brotherhood can now take heart that their Founders’ Schol-

arships will deepen their service to their surrounding communi-

ties and to the labor movement.” 1


Founders’ Scholarshipco-recipient Mike

Compton, businessmanager of SouthBend, Ind., Local

153 is enrolled in theMaster’s of BusinessAdministration pro-gram at Notre Dame

University.

Gordon Shaw, Galesburg, Ill., Local547, co-recipient of 2007 Founders’Scholarship, stands with wifeMargaret and son, Andrew.

Gordon Shaw, Galesburg, Ill., Local547, co-recipient of 2007 Founders’Scholarship, stands with wifeMargaret and son, Andrew.

Founders’ Scholarshipco-recipient Mike

Compton, businessmanager of SouthBend, Ind., Local

153 is enrolled in theMaster’s of BusinessAdministration pro-gram at Notre Dame

University.


As the National Hockey League’s New JerseyDevils were getting ready to take on theOttawa Senators in February, Lakewood, N.J.,Local 1289 member Kevin Clark was aboutto take his seat in the announcer’s box.

He went over the teams’ rosters one last time. As the playersskated onto the ice at the Prudential Center in Newark, Clark, inhis best booming voice, announced their names and numbers,rolling out the syllables for dramatic effect: “Ladies and gentle-men, number 14, Seergiii Briiilynnn!”

A close game, the match went into sud-den death overtime. But then, two minutesinto overtime, Devils’ forward Brain Giontaswept a rebound off a shot by Jamie Lan-genbrunner past the Ottawa goalie, break-ing a 3-3 tie and clinching the Devils’second straight home win. Clark jumpedout of his chair: “Gionta scores! New Jerseywins!” As fans lined up to exit the center,Clark took a drink of water and thankedthem for coming, reminding them about Fri-day’s game against the Atlanta Thrashers.

While fans headed to their cars, Clark packed up for hishour and a half ride home downstate for his day job as a radio-logical protection technician at the Exelon Corp.’s Oyster Creeknuclear plant, near the Jersey Shore. “I know the guys will beasking me about the game in the morning,” Clark said.

Since the start of the NHL’s season, Clark has been commut-ing two to three times a week for his dream job as the voice ofthe New Jersey Devils. He is responsible for introducing theplayers, reporting on goals and penalties, and reading commer-cials and running contests for the audience.

An IBEW member for more than 25 years, Clark’s side careeras a sports announcer started in high school when he calledlocal high school basketball games. While attending college, heplayed baseball and did play-by-play for Pop Warner football.

Through the years, he moved up in the sports world, work-ing days for Exelon and nights and weekends for minor leaguebaseball’s New Jersey Cardinals and Lakewood BlueClaws.Clark was also the public address voice for the East Coast

Hockey League’s Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies and the Ameri-can Hockey League’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

A production coordinator for the minor hockey league’sTrenton Titans took notice of Clark while he was filling in forthe regular announcer a couple years ago. The coordinator, nowworking for the Devils, was looking for a public announcer fortheir 2007-08 season. He asked Clark to send in a demo tape.

“I never imagined I would be asked to do something likethis,” Clark said. “I had a full-time job, a family and liked workinglocally, but the NHL was such an opportunity. I had to go for it.”

One of his co-workers, fellow Local 1289 member TomSkerlos, helped Clark put together a compi-lation of his best clips, going through VHStapes of his old games and digitally tran-scribing them onto a CD. “If it wasn’t forTom, I wouldn’t have been able to live outmy dream,” Clark said.

Moving up to the National HockeyLeague brought a raise, but the job is notabout the money, the longtime Devils’ sea-son ticket holder said. “I do it because I lovethe game,” Clark said.

To work professionally as an announcer,a good speaking voice is required, but

even more important is the ability to think quickly, Clark said.“You need to be able to process information with lightingspeed. You go from announcing plays to doing commercials tointeracting with the audience, all in a very short period of time.”

Before each game, Clark works on the pronunciation ofeach player’s name. With the increasing number of EasternEuropean players in the NHL, that can take some practice.Clark will type out the roster with phonetic spellings, listeningto tapes of other announcers to make sure he gets it right.

But balancing two jobs and a family can sometimes be eventrickier than getting the name of Senators’ defenseman AntonVolchenkov right on the first try. Thankfully for Clark, his wifeof 22 years has been very supportive, he said. And when heneeds to switch shifts to get ready for a game, his co-workersare always willing to help him out.

“Kevin has been a good union member and we’re thrilled tosee he has gone so far,” said Local 1289 Business ManagerEdward Stroup, III. 1

Speak of the Devils:N.J. Member Moonlightsas Hockey Announcer

Clark workingthe announcer’sbox

Clark workingthe announcer’sbox


Lakewood, N.J.,Local 1289 memberKevin Clark is the

newest publicaddress announcer

for the NationalHockey League’s

New Jersey Devils.

Two large nonunion contractors thought they had the green

light to enter the lucrative $240 million-per-year market for

installing and repairing traffic signals in Los Angeles County.

All they had to do, they figured, was undercut employment costs

of nearly 50 IBEW signatory employers who hold 85 percent

market share in the county’s traffic signal sector. Five hundred

members of the Brotherhood work for those employers in the

county’s 88 cities. Many of them are graduates of a unique

apprenticeship program certified by the state of California that

prepares them to deal with new smart traffic technologies.


NJATC DEVELOPING THREE-YEARTRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN CURRICULUM

When the NJATC decided to develop a three-year technician curriculum forinstallation and maintenance of traffic signals, Los Angeles Local 11 was readyto help. So were Denver Local 111 and Portland, Ore., Local 125, where similarprograms have been in effect for many years.

With two-thirds of the curriculum now complete, locals across the countryare already ordering instructional materials and setting up their own programs.

The hope is that with a standardized curriculum, IBEW locals and their signa-tory contractors will be in a stronger position to register their apprenticeship pro-grams and capture Davis-Bacon prevailing wage work, says Steve Anderson,director of outside line construction training at the NJATC’s International TrainingCenter in Knoxville, Tenn.

For more information on the traffic signal technician program, e-mail SteveAnderson at [email protected]. 1

The light turned red for the contractorswhen L.A.’s Labor Management Coopera-tion Committee filed an unfair competitionlawsuit contending that the companieswere employing laborers to perform jour-neyman traffic signal work, thus under-mining mandatory contributions tostate-sponsored workers’ compensationand apprenticeship training programs.

Last year, a settlement was reachedproviding for companies to sign with LosAngeles Local 11. It was a rough take-offfor a relationship, says Pat Owens, Local11 organizer, but the day will come whenthe contractors will be grateful to share inthe benefits that come with being signa-tory with IBEW, including a $160 millionproject labor agreement just negotiated.

The signing was the latest in a seriesof triumphs that began in the 1980swhen Local 11 adopted a new strategyto increase its market share in trafficsignal installation and repair. Thelocal’s program has become atemplate for others to follow.And it has changed the lives ofelectricians like journeymanforeman Vince Valdez.

In 1997, Valdez—who hastaken classes at Local 11 tohelp him open his own shop asa union contractor—was workingas a laborer for an open shopcontractor on traffic signal instal-lations when he was visited byOwens. “Pat showed me theopportunities of working for aunion company,” says Valdez. Aftersome convincing, Valdez, who hadbeen performing electrical workdespite his laborer classification,went to work for an IBEW unioncontractor as a technician. The traf-fic signal apprenticeship program,says Valdez, was “the best thing


More than 500 L.A. Local 11 members are employedon traffic signal installation and maintenance. Pictured fromleft are Damian Abeyta, apprentice; Luis Lopez, journeyman,Robert Valdez, apprentice; and Vince Valdez, foreman.

that ever happened to me and my qual-ity of life.”

Three years ago, Vince’s brother,Richard, joined the IBEW. His son,Robert, is attending night school, hopingto enter the apprenticeship program.

It took a load of work to develop theSouthern California Intelligent Transporta-tion System Joint Apprenticeship TrainingProgram, says Owens, “but when youlook at how it has helped us organizeand change the lives of electricalworkers like Vince Valdez, it was absolutely the right thing to do.”

From 1965 until the late

1980s, street lighting and traffic signalwork in L.A. was performed by IBEWmembers classified as utility techniciansworking under the inside wireman’sagreement. The two-tiered classification


paid rates that ranged between 70 and75 percent of journeyman wireman rate.Their helpers were classified as laborers.

In 1986, the traffic signal work wasseparated from the inside wireman’sagreement. Labor work was limited toconcrete and asphalt and three addi-tional utility technician classificationswere added. A curriculum of skillimprovement was developed throughthe Electrical Training Trust, but theclasses were not registered with theBureau of Apprenticeship Training.

In the early 1990s, the federal gov-ernment began to provide funding forlarge capital projects, including streetlighting and traffic signals, but the lackof a certified apprenticeship programlimited the use of Local 11’s utility tech-nicians on prevailing wage work.

“We had 200 workers that we could-n’t use on federally-funded jobs,” saysOwens. Local 11 and NECA developeda four-year apprenticeship program,tested technicians and converted themto apprentices, then applied for Depart-ment of Labor and Transportation certi-fication and recognition by the state ofCalifornia.

In 1997, L.A. County’s traffic signalapprenticeship became the only one ofits kind registered in the state. Oneentry level classification of technicianswas retained, equivalent to laborer rate.

Local 11’s traffic signal training facil-ity boasts modern labs and a full-blownmock intersection, where cranes andbucket trucks are brought in to simulatelive construction conditions, installationmethods and materials in building allphases of intersections. Contractors,says Owens, are thrilled with the train-ing that their employees are receiving,including giving them the tools to mas-ter new electronic and fiber optic trafficdevices. 1


“I’M PROUD TO BE A STREETLIGHTER.”—L.A. LOCAL 11 MEMBER

No comedian leaves Los Angeles without taking a shot at the traffic. Buttraffic is no joke for Jeff Beard and 500 IBEW members who install and main-tain the “million points of light,” the signals and smart technologies that movethe metropolitan multitudes from home to work and back.

“I am proud to be a streetlighter,” says Beard, who started out 29 yearsago as a laborer and now works as superintendent for Dynalectric, a $25 mil-lion-per-year player in traffic technologies.

Some Local 11 members used to look down their noses at their co-workerson traffic signal jobs. That was before the local established an apprenticeshipprogram for this arm of the industry. And, besides, says Beard, there are thosetimes when journeyman wiremen are not needed on construction projects,“but there’s never a time when traffic signals don’t need repair.”

“I even remember my grandmother talking about how she always voted yeson ballot referendums to upgrade roads and traffic signals,” says Beard, who hastaught classes in the Southern California Intelligent Transportation System JointApprenticeship Training Program and retains a passion for organizing new members.

“Organizing is my hobby,” says Beard. He and Head Organizer Pat Owenshope to move the union’s 85 percent market share into wall-to-wall dominance.

The work can be hard, requiring versatility. “The street lighters’ mantra is“from the first pass of the shovel, to the last pass of the trowel,” he says.Danger is often present but with new technologies streaming in, the jobs arerewarding. “I don’t sleep real well when I have crews working at night on abusy street, but I give them high marks for safety,” says Beard, a member ofthe National Safety Council and an executive board member of Local 11.

The introduction of new devices, like the weigh-in-motion scales that havereplaced the slower stationary scale stations to monitor loads carried by trucks, andnew solar-powered equipment keep the work fresh. Fiber optic technology is grow-ing as more cameras are installed for surveillance, or catching red light violators.

Work opportunities are improving with the city’s approval of a $160 millionproject labor agreement for intelligent transportation systems. Business Man-ager Marvin Kropke, who was instrumental in securing the PLA, expects toadd 100 new members to staff additional work. “The future is bright for ourintelligent transportation systems membership,” says Kropke.

“We’re booked up and looking for more,” says Beard. Alongside his men-tor, Owens, the “valiant warrior” for streetlighters, Beard stays on the lookoutfor folks who are ready to trade some hard work for high rewards.

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Jeff Beard, superintendent atDynalectric and member of the

executive board of LosAngeles Local 11, helps orga-nize nonunion signal workers.

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JonWalters retired as International Secretary-Trea-

surer on March 1 (see “JonWalters Retires,” March

2008, The Electrical Worker). He was honored at a

retirement dinner April 9 in Washington, D.C.As a tribute, we present a montage of his career in pictures: from his

start as a member and officer of Pocatello, Idaho, Local 449, to his timeat the helm of the Eighth District as International Vice President to hispivotal three years as Secretary-Treasurer.

“Jon Walters was a worthy successor to the IBEW tradition of strongleadership,” International President Edwin D. Hill said. “But he wasalways more comfortable in cowboy boots than wingtips. I wish him thismuch-deserved time to kick back and relax.” 1


IBEW-NECATechnologyInstitute AssistantApprenticeshipDirector MauriceKing, left, givesChicago’s ACECharter schoolstudents a tourof the apprentice-ship school.

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With a diverse student body from some of the area’smost troubled school districts, the Architecture, Con-struction and Engineering Charter High School, foundedin 2004, boasts a graduation rate of 79 percent. Callingitself the “next generation of quality vocational educa-tion,” ACE is living proof that learning is best nurturedwhen it is coupled with practical application.

The program serves as a model to attract youngpeople into the trades—all of which are expected toexperience a skilled worker shortage over the next 10years. In Chicago, this is especially important as thecity readies its bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.

“ACE is a brotherhood and a sisterhood,” saysSamantha Luna, 17, a member of the school’s first grad-uating class. In February, Luna will be applying to thejoint apprenticeship and training program of ChicagoLocal 134. “I needed a smaller school,” where “every-thing is hands on,” says Luna, who mentors incomingfreshmen. She is proud of achieving more than techni-cal skills. “ACE teaches young women how to respectourselves,” she says.

The IBEW played a central role in ACE’s develop-ment. The IBEW-NECA Labor Management Coopera-

tion Committee supplied $100,000 in seed money forthe school. Geri Harston, the executive director, is aLocal 134 journeyman wireman who worked in thefield for 11 years before serving as the communityrelations coordinator for the Local 134 JATC. “Wespent a lot of time, to no avail, pushing to revampvocational education in Chicago’s public schools,where the number of shop teachers had dwindledfrom 400 to only 17,” says Harston, who wrote theproposal for ACE with John Donahue, Local 134’sapprenticeship director. “We don’t expect all of ourstudents to go on to college,” says Harston, “althoughour primary goal is to see that they are all preparedfor such endeavors.” The programs are structured, shesays, “not only to build academic strengths, but alsobuild strength in character and responsibility.”

In their first two years, all students are exposed tothree concentrations—architecture, construction andengineering. They are invited to participate in after-school clubs to get more familiar with each discipline.At the end of the junior year, students declare theirmain concentration. Twenty-five percent head toward

Architecture, Constructionand Engineering Students

Thrive Together

Spectacular buildings completed by the powerful combination of architects,

engineers, contractors and the building trades are a window into every city’s

character. On Chicago’s south side, the power of those disciplines working

together is reflected in the glistening success of a 500-student charter high school

that is changing the lives of youth by preparing them with the skills and attitude

needed to build the cities of the future.



the building trades and 30 percentchoose architecture and engineering.The remainder enters other fields.

David Williams, a junior, knew whathe wanted in seventh grade. Williams,who worked with his father on homeimprovement jobs from the age of 11,has set his sights on the electrical tradeever since. “It’s good to be taught byteachers who have a background in con-struction,” says Williams, who is in theschool’s “foreman” program, staying lateto help mentor freshmen in constructioncourses.

The student body mirrors the city’spopulation. Fifty-two percent of the stu-dents are African-American; 36 percentare Hispanic. “I like how the school isracially integrated,” says Williams. “Welearn how to deal with all people.”

The high school’s small student bodyis a major draw. Reginald Brown, asenior, was destined for a 3,000-studentneighborhood high school before choos-ing ACE. “You know everyone here,”

says Brown, who enjoys the academiccompetition. “I might have slacked off,”he says “if I went to school with all myfriends.”

ACE was conceptualized in conversa-tions several years ago between appren-ticeship coordinators and leaders of the

Chicago Building Trades Council; with100,000 members, it is the largest councilin the United States.

After the plans were approved byMayor Richard Daley, a half-million dol-lars of construction work on the schoolwas provided by the Chicago PublicSchools district and other work was

donated by signatory contractors likeBonaparte Corp. and Huen Electric. CEOWilliam Bonaparte is a former vice presi-dent of the school’s board of directors.Mike Hughes, Huen’s president, is thecurrent vice president.

“We’re very excited to be producinggood citizens, good tradesmen and goodmembers of the Brotherhood, saysHughes, a 50-year member of Local 134.Hughes joined with then-Local 134 Busi-ness Manager Mike Fitzgerald, who diedlast year, to sponsor ACE, after encoun-tering difficulties finding qualifiedChicago high school graduates to manprojects with residency requirements.

Now, Huen hires ACE students forsummer jobs in warehouses and as dri-vers to familiarize them with construc-tion work. “We demonstrate what itmeans to be in the trades and showthem the bright future ahead of them ifthey prepare for tests, apply themselvesin school and stay away from drugs andalcohol,” says Hughes, who is encour-aged that many of the school’s top stu-dents are entering the trades.

Eighty percent of ACE’s fundingcomes from federal and state grants. Theremainder is provided by dozens of


The success of ACE Charter HighSchool is only one facet of ChicagoLocal 134’s commitment to build adiverse membership. Its program to helpprepare community residents for entryinto the apprenticeship program, 134Jump Start, is a proven success.

This year, it is estimated that morethan 100 Jump Start graduates will haveprepared for opportunities in apprentice-ships as a result of classes that started in2007. Today, the program is so effectivethat Local 134 receives calls from Chicagoaldermen and state representatives to setup classes in their wards.

134 Jump Start was the creation of

Chicago Residents Get Jump Start on Apprentice Programs

Chicago CharterSchool (Continued

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Anthony Griffin, apprentice instructor, left,Geri Harston, executive director of ACECharter High School and Maurice King,Local 134’s apprenticeship program assis-tant director.

“We’re very excitedto be producing

good citizens, goodtradesmen and good

members of theBrotherhood.”

—Mike Hughes,Huen president andLocal 134 member

Photo Credit: Ed Maher


three journeyman wiremen, MauriceKing, Geri Harston and Anthony Griffin,who wanted to help others follow theirpath to good jobs and financial security.

“We got together and hired a tutor outof our own pockets for two evenings,”says King, assistant director of Local 134’sapprenticeship program. Harston servesas executive director of ACE Charter HighSchool. Griffin is an apprentice instructor.

Twenty residents showed up for thefirst remedial lessons in math, readingcomprehension and problem-solving.Nine of them entered the apprenticeshipprogram. By 2006, 134 Jump Start hadthe support of the apprenticeship pro-gram and it spread to five sites as 75 resi-dents were offered apprenticeship spots.“We tell them how the apprenticeshipprogram works and what it has to offer,and then it’s up to them to complete theregistration process,” says King.

The program’s success, says King, is

built on the shoulders of veteran IBEWmembers who organized years ago tostrengthen Local 134’s efforts in minoritycommunities. I Squared R, a social clubof African-American electricians, sup-ported the program from its inception.Local 134 Vice President Russell Ponder,a founder of the 37-year-old club andvice president of the Electrical WorkersMinority Caucus, promotes 134 JumpStart along with its members. More sup-port comes from the Local 134 club,Organized Hispanics Making Strides.

Jump Start doesn’t cost the applicantsa dime, says King, who has created part-nerships with local private technicalschools to introduce students to hislocal’s apprenticeship.

With a disappointing 50 percent grad-uation rate in Chicago’s public schoolsfor African-American and Hispanic malesand with public vocational educationnearly extinct, 134 Jump Start recruits

from private technical schools and citycolleges.

“They have a diverse student body,their students have some training in elec-trical work and I think we should recruitthem into the apprenticeship programbefore they go nonunion,” King said.

Participating in 134 Jump Start givesstudents an understanding of the appren-ticeship program and helps sharpen theirtesting skills.

“We stress that this is not direct entryand that it’s not for everyone,” Kingsaid. Some people drop out, but thosewho are committed generally score wellon the entrance exam, says King, whocredits now-deceased Business ManagerMike Fitzgerald, Apprenticeship DirectorJohn Donahue and current BusinessManager Tim Foley for sustaining theprogressive vision to build the IBEW’smembership from one end of the city tothe other. 1

companies, trade unions and founda-tions. No students are charged tuition toattend, but high performance isdemanded. Students must pay $125 forany class that they fail to stay in the pro-gram.

Local 134’s apprenticeship program isintegrally involved in ACE to “keep what

we do as electricians on the front burnerand to help with curriculum,” says Don-ahue, who sees the school’s influencespreading.

“At the board level, ACE expandsrelationships between the building tradesand others we rarely encounter, likearchitects and engineers,” says Donahue.

“They get to see that we are forward-looking professionals.”

ACE board member Tom Villanova,president of the Chicago Building Tradesand a member of Local 134, points to thecamaraderie between students headed forcollege or the trades as a critical compo-nent of the school’s achievement. Thepeers push each other to master mathe-matics and other subjects and collaborateon projects, like robotics competitions.

“Whenever I’m out of state speakingto other building trades groups,” saysVillanova, “they want to learn moreabout ACE.”

ACE instructor Vince Volpe, a mem-ber of Local 134, praises the support hereceives from his local’s apprenticeshipprogram in spreading interest in theelectrical trade. Maurice King, assistantapprentice director and the program’scommunity relations coordinator, attendscareer days and demonstrations withACE staff and conducts student tours ofthe apprenticeship training center. Asstudents become more familiar with theIBEW, a “fresh crop” of ACE studentswill enter the apprenticeship, saysVolpe. “It gives me a big feeling of giv-ing back.” 1

“You know everyone here,” says Reginald Brown, ACE Charter High School senior.


For years, New York state’s transmission operators have had a stressfuljob. Meeting the huge demand of New York City from disparate sourcesin Canada and points west meant power had to come through an intri-cate, balky patchwork of transmission systems not designed to handlethe work. Blackouts were infrequent, but bottlenecks—high-voltagetraffic jams—were not. Nail-biters on the part of the system’s overseersduring peak periods were common.

The convertible staticcompensator at ClarkEnergy Center helpssmooth the flow oftransmission traffic

in New York.

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But in the last four years since a state-of-the art, $54 million transmission switchhas been placed on line by the New YorkPower Authority at Clark Energy Centerin Marcy, the grid has been operatingwith a higher level of reliability. IBEWmembers of Massena Local 2032 withunits from Clark and Bleinheim/Gilboa, apump storage plant in the Catskills,helped build and operate the switch,which was a prototype funded by a con-sortium including NYPA, electricity manu-facturer Siemens Power Transmission andDistribution, the Electric Power ResearchInstitute and 30 other utilities and inde-pendent systems operators.

The two-phase project, commenced in2000, was finished in 2004.

“This was as much of a research anddevelopment project as it was somethingto support the grid,” said Clark EnergyCenter General Manager Tom Shust. “Thisis one of the few devices in the world thatwill do what this is capable of doing.”

The device, called a convertible staticcompensator, accomplishes two tasks.First, it is able to automatically maintainconstant voltage on the transmission sys-tem, especially during periods of peakload, which tend to drag down voltage,Shust said. “It helps maintain theresiliency of the operating grid,” Shustsaid. “You can set the parameters and itwill react in milliseconds to deficiencies itsees on the system.”

The other capability, what is called the

“series” use of the CSC, helps controlpower flow. If power needs to bererouted, for instance if a section of a linegoes down, the device can send the juicedown another line. But most of the newswitch’s use has been for voltage support,Shust said.

Clark Energy Center, near Utica, is thehub of the state’s transmission infrastruc-ture, coordinating flow from power pro-jects and other sources, and exchanginginformation every few seconds with thesystem’s independent system operator,which is responsible for the reliability ofpower throughout the state. Clark ishome to an 85-acre substation that is oneof the state’s largest.



This building housesthe electronics for the

transmission booster thateases bottlenecks on thestate’s high-voltage lines.

Thanks to the CSC, the power canmore easily flow from upstate andCanada, where the lower-cost electricityis produced, to downstate, the area ofthe state’s greatest need, making the ridemore efficient and reliable. “Now we arein better shape,” Shust said.

The CSC is monitored and maintainedby operators and technicians. Theswitchyard work is handled by linemenand electricians while mechanics servicethe heating and cooling systems, saidLocal 2032 Business Manager MikeMalek.

Local 2032 Unit Chairman MikeRoberts said the local aggressively lob-bied for the work of building the CSCand related infrastructure at Clark. Powerauthority officials ultimately agreed thatthe knowledge and experience members

would gain from building it would payoff in the end.

“When you maintain it, you have abetter understanding of how it worksbecause you helped build it,” saidRoberts, a lineman. “We all were taskedwith an outstanding project and gainedan incredible amount of experience inour trade. If not for this kind of project,our apprentices might not be proficient inthe sort of work we should be good at.”

For that reason, approximately 75Local 2032 members—not outside con-tractors—installed and commissioned theswitchyard interconnect equipment,including circuit breakers, switches andbus work. They also assisted in the com-missioning and start-up of the CSC.

“Day in and day out, we get to lookat something as big as that, that we par-ticipated in building,” Roberts said. “Andthat’s a good feeling.”

As a member of the flexible alternat-ing current transmission systems (FACTS)technology family, the CSC uses high-speed, solid-state electronics rather thanconventional electromechanical devicesto control transmission voltage andpower flows. The CSC is a computercontrolled device consisting of no rotat-

ing pieces of equipment or movingparts, Malek said.

“The IBEW is the premier utility workforce in North America and we maintainthe nation’s utility infrastructure, so it’sonly natural we be on the forefront of thelatest enhancements assuring the reliabil-ity of the nation’s electric infrastructure,”said IBEW Third District Vice PresidentDonald Siegel.

So far, the device has been reliable,Shust said.

“It’s truly a specialty device. From thetraining you need to work on it to theparts itself, it takes a whole new set ofskills to be able to maintain and operatethis system,” Shust said.

Malek said Local 2032 members havegotten to know the equipment inside out,and have worked out most of the bugs.

“It’s kind of like anything we gethanded to us—there’s usually not atraining manual,” he said. “We have areal good group of people there.”

IBEW Utility Department Director JimHunter said the need for transmissioninvestment is enormous. “We are pleasedto see a utility working with a group likeEPRI to find ways to improve the reliabil-ity of the system,” Hunter said. 1



Clark Energy Center’s345-kilovolt transmissionstation in Marcy, N.Y.

IBEW PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM:

Name

Address

City and state

Zip code

Phone number

Local union number

IBEW card number

Phone number

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Address

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Phone number

Local union number

IBEW card number of each entrant/s.

Title/position of each entrant (i.e. producer, videographer, editor, writer)

Category title (professional or non-professional)

Entry title

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1. This photo and video contest is open to active or retired IBEW members only.For the photo contest, the person submitting the photo must be the one whotook the photograph. For the video contest, all production work must be per-formed by active or retired IBEW members. Members may enter more than onevideo production or photo.

2. International Officers and staff are not eligible.

3. Photo submissions can be in color or black and white, on slides, 300 dpi tiff fileor glossy prints. The preferred print size is 8x10.

4. All submissions become the property of the IBEW Journal and Media RelationsDepartment.

5. Photos and video entries must have an IBEW theme of some sort, with IBEWmembers at work, engaged in a union-related activity or subjects conveyingimages of the electrical industry or the union.

6. If members are featured in the photo, they should be identified. If large groupsare pictured, the name of the group or the purpose of the gathering (e.g. asafety committee, a lineman’s rodeo, a union meeting) can be submitted in placeof individual names.

7. Photos previously published in the IBEW Journal are not eligible for submission.

8. The video contest offers two categories: one for members working in the broad-cast branch (professional) and one for everyone else (non-professional). Eachvideo entry must be clearly marked for category.

9. Video entries must be submitted on DVD-R and only one entry per DVD-R. AllDVDs must be clearly marked in permanent marker with entry title, entry length,category name, entrant/s name and a short, written synopsis of the video entryand how it relates to the IBEW.

10. All photo and video entries must include a completed contest entry form.11. Video entries must be submitted as either a Windows Media File or full non-

compressed video in the NTSC format and can be in either the 4x3 or 16x9aspect ratio. No other video file formats will be accepted. Entries are limited to10 minutes in length.

12. Video entries must be produced specifically for this contest. No entry shouldhave been previously broadcast, cablecast or webcast.

13. All video and still photographs (unless historical in nature) used in the video pro-duction must be original video shot and edited by entrant/s. Use of video or stills(unless historical in nature) from other sources is forbidden.

14. Please fill out the IBEW Contest Entry Form and affix it to each photo or videoyou submit for the contest and mail to the IBEW Photo and Video Contest, 900Seventh Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001.

DEADLINE: October 24, 2008

ENTER THE I B EW PHOTO AND VI DEO CONTEST TODAY!

PHOTO AND VIDEO CONTEST RULES

Photographs have the power to inspire and motivate, andthat’s why we try to capture images of the IBEW through ourannual photo contest. With improved and cheaper technology andthe rise of YouTube and other uses of video on the Web, the abilityto make moving pictures is accessible to many. That’s why wehave expanded our photo contest this year to include video pro-ductions and will be awarding prizes in both categories.

Also new with this year’s contest is that the IBEW member-ship will pick the winners on our Web site. The judges will take anAmerican Idol-type role by selecting the finalists in the contestwhich will be posted on www.ibew.org. Keep an eye on future

issue of the ElectricalWorker and the Website for the announce-ment of when the judg-ing will begin.

Read on for rulesand eligibility for bothcontests. And startshooting! 1

PRIZES TO BE AWARDEDIN EACH CATEGORY:

First Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200

Second Place . . . . . . . . . . $150

Third Place . . . . . . . . . . . . $100

Honorable Mention . . . . . . . $50

Shaw, then the most famous driver inthe country, didn’t disappoint. He domi-nated from the moment the green flagwas dropped and would have likely setnew speed records if it wasn’t for a lastminute rain shower, which forced the dri-vers to slow down. Sitting quietly in thestands, but watching with great satisfac-tion was Shaw’s sponsor, Michael J.Boyle.Boyle at the time was Chicago Local

134 business manager and Sixth DistrictVice President. Long before the IBEWand the National Electrical ContractorsAssociation were sponsoring NASCARdriver Alli Owens, Boyle was one ofsport’s major backers, having sponsoredtwo Indy 500 winners already.In the days before big corporate

backers, only the very wealthy couldafford to start up a racing team; the aver-


It was Memorial Day 1940.

More than 140,000 auto

racing fans were gathered on

the fairgrounds at the Indi-

anapolis Motor Speedway for

one of the biggest racing

events in the world. There

were 32 drivers competing in

the annual Indianapolis 500,

but most eyes were focused on

the Boyle Special, a little

maroon Maserati with a clay

pipe and a shamrock painted

on its side. Behind the wheel

was two-time cup winner

Wilbur Shaw, who was hoping

to win his third 500 and

become the first driver in the

race’s history to win it two

consecutive years.

Mike Boyle, in bowler hat, stands behind one of his cars, the Boyle Valve Special.

Before Alli Owens, There was the Legendary Mike Boyle



1940 Indianapolis500 winner WilburShaw poses in the“Boyle Maserati”soon after cross-ing the finish line.

The Boyle racingteam boasted

of one of the mostadvanced fleets in

motor sports.

age sponsor was more likely to benamed Vanderbilt than Boyle. And withhis trademark bowler hat and cigar,Boyle–a second generation Irish Catholic,and electrician by trade–stood outamong the blue bloods sitting with himin the stands.But he wasn’t looking for attention,

preferring not to overshadow his team’shistoric win. Outside a mention of his“Boyle Maserati,” he managed to stay outof sports writers’ accounts of the race.But while keeping out of the sports

section, it was hard to find a Chicagopaper that hadn’t put him on their frontpage at least once. Boyle was one of theChicago labor movement’s most promi-nent and colorful figures, and probablythe best known leader of the IBEW in thenation.

While Boyle’s legacy is more likely tobe studied by labor historians thansports writers, author Brock Yates saidthat Boyle’s behind the scene efforts atthe Indy 500 managed to revive autoracing and helped to set the stage for itseventual role as one of the nation’s mostpopular sports. Yates wrote the firstaccount of Boyle and the Indy 500 in thebook, “Umbrella Mike,” published in2006.“In (the) tough world of big-time auto-

mobile racing, Umbrella Mike Boyle, theclassic union tough guy from Chicago;all-American Hoosier hero Wilbur Shaw;and mechanical genius Cotton Henningcombined their diverse talents … to leadtheir beloved sport into new heights ofpopularity,” Yates wrote.

A Chicago Labor LegendBorn in 1879 in Minnesota to a family

of modest means, Boyle joined the IBEWat the age of 16. He worked as a linemanthroughout the Midwest before moving toChicago in the early 1900s to work forthe Chicago Tunnel Company as aninside wireman.

According to Local 134 Vice PresidentRussell Ponder, who wrote his thesis atthe National Labor College on Boyle,Boyle moved to Chicago just at the rightmoment. The city was still rebuildingfrom the great fire of 1871, which hadburned down much of Chicago. Con-struction remained a booming industry.Boyle became business manager of

Local 134 when he was only 29, andwas an aggressive organizer, turning thelocal into one of the strongest laborunions in Chicago with more than10,000 members. He also became activein the International, becoming a memberof the International Executive Council in1914.In 1930, he became Sixth District Vice

President, the only International Officer inIBEW history to continue to serve as busi-ness manager after becoming a Vice Presi-dent. The Sixth District soon became oneof the best organized districts in the Broth-erhood, with Boyle regularly hitting theroad to lead organizing campaigns in theconstruction, utility, telephone and gov-ernment branches.

For Alli Owens, a day of bad luck will

never rub out the thrill of her first race at

Daytona. Owens competed in the ARCA

200, prior to February’s Daytona 500, in

a Chevrolet, sponsored by IBEW and the

National Electrical Contractors Associa-

tion.

Growing up in Daytona Beach, says

Owens, “it was my dream to race at the

[world-famous] track.” She was thrilled

when her rookie team became one of

the 32 cars that made the race out of 65.

Owens, 19, also served as the co-

grand marshal of the Motorsports Parade,

which marked the start of Daytona

Speedweeks activities, before continuing

her season in the ARCA RE/MAX Series. In her stock car dis-

playing the Web site, www.ElectrifyingCareers.com, she

clocked between 178 and 180 mph in testing before the race.

But her good fortune ran out near the start of the contest.

On lap six, she and her teammate from DGM Racing were

drafting (riding close to reduce each other’s wind resistance)

when the teammate’s vehicle was

knocked sideways by another car.

Owens entered the pit with four flat-

tened tires and got back in the race but,

on lap 23, she blew a clutch and was out

of the competition. Despite the rough

trip, “It was everything I wanted and

more,” she says. “Even Rusty Wallace

had guys who went home. That’s rac-

ing.”

“Alli is breaking barriers for women

in the racing world and she is carrying us

along with her, promoting the IBEW and

good-paying union jobs,” says Jerry

Westerholm, director, IBEW Construc-

tion and Maintenance Department.

“Even more important,” says Westerholm, “Alli is building a

reputation as a hard and fair driver, just the image that we

want to promote in our trade.”

Owens, one of only two women in the ARCA 200, is

entered in 10 races through October and hopes to advance

to the nationwide series next year. 1


IBEW/NECA-SPONSORED ALLI OWENS RACES AT DAYTONA



He was known for being a toughnegotiator, a quality necessary to survivein the virtually lawless world of Prohibi-tion-era Chicago. His unorthodox tacticsmade him infamous in the eyes of thepress, but a hero to his members.In 1937, during a contract dispute

between the city and bridge operatorsrepresented by Local 134, he had theworkers raise more than 30 bridgesspanning the Chicago River on a Fridayevening, sealing off downtown from therest of the city. The city quickly settled.Boyle was also known to cut the powerto street cars and police stations atstrategic moments during bargaining tospeed up negotiations.These actions didn’t help his image,

but they paid off for Local 134 members.During the Depression, Local 134 wasthe only local to grow its ranks. Boylealso helped start the first health andwelfare plan in the Chicago area.Boyle was also an early advocate of

racial equality in the labor movement.At a time when most unions were segre-gated, he helped recruit the first blackmember of Local 134 in 1919 and wouldgo on to appoint the first black businessrepresentative in the construction indus-try, Ponder said. Auto racing, like nearlyevery other aspect of American life, wassegregated at the time, but Boyle was astrong supporter of the Colored Speed-way Association, the racing associationfor blacks.In addition to his role in the labor

movement, he also owned the BoyleValve company, which produced highquality engine valves for racing cars.

The Birth of the Boyle SpecialAuto racing was a lifelong passion

for Boyle. His interest dates to theinvention of the modern car. Yates saidBoyle witnessed one of the first orga-nized auto races in American history, inChicago in 1895. He soon went from

being a spectator to a major player.By the mid-1930s, Boyle’s growing

valve business gave him both theresources and contacts needed to startup his own team. He recruited one ofthe top engineers in the country, Harry“Cotton” Henning, and some of the bestdrivers in the field to his team. Pondersaid most team sponsors would onlypay their drivers 35 percent of the prizemoney, but Boyle split prizes fifty-fiftywith his victorious driver. His onlyrequirement was that they not be mar-ried or have children because drivershad a high fatality ratein the sport’s earlydays. “Boyle believedthat he could not, norwanted to, have thatburden on his con-science if somethinghappened to the dri-ver,” Ponder wrote inhis thesis.Wh i l e Amer i can

auto companies stayedaway from auto racing,German and Italiancompanies saw motorsports as a great wayto promote their brandand outfitted their dri-vers with the latesttechnology, puttingAmerican drivers at a distinct disadvan-tage.Boyle had entered the 1937 Vander-

bilt Cup with a homemade design builtby the legendary racing engineer HarryMiller, but placed near the bottom of thepack, overwhelmed by his Germancompetition. While European competi-tion would not be a problem at the 1939Indy 500—the last European entry wasin 1916—“he knew that getting hishands on a European auto would givehim a real edge,” Ponder said.The German auto makers did not

make their racing cars available to pri-vate interests, but the economicallystruggling Maserati brothers—among thetop Italian car designers—were willingto part with one of their older modelsfor the right price. Even used Maseratisdidn’t come cheap, but Boyle knew hewanted to get his hands on one. He sent

Henning to Italy to purchase whatwould become one of the most famouscars in Indy 500 history.The “Boyle Maserati,” would go on

to win Shaw his second Indy 500 trophyin 1939. The bullet shaped, one-seatedMaserati managed to average speeds of115 miles per hour. While consideredone of the fastest autos at the time, theaverage Indy 500 car today often aver-ages up to 200 miles per hour.1940 would be the last Indy 500 vic-

tory for both Boyle and Shaw. Shaw wasleading on the 150th lap at the 1941

competition, when awheel collapsed, send-ing Shaw into a wall.Shaw suffered from

a few broken verte-brate, effectively end-ing his driving career,but not his involve-ment in the Indy 500.He would go on toserve as president ofthe Indianapolis MotorSpeedway , be fo r edying in a plane crashin 1954, becoming oneof the most legendaryfigures in Indy 500 his-tory.Boyle largely ended

his involvement withracing after 1941, turning most of hisattention toward IBEW politics, Pondersaid. In 1946, at one of the IBEW’s mostdivisive International Conventions,Boyle broke with his former ally, Inter-national President Ed Brown, in order toback former International PresidentDaniel Tracy for the top spot in theunion, playing a leading role in Tracy’svictorious return to office.Boyle was still serving as Sixth Dis-

trict International Vice President andLocal 134 business manger when he suf-fered from a fatal heart attack in 1958.National news outlets, including Timeand The New York Times, ran his obitu-ary, although none mentioned his sidecareer in racing.“He always kept a low-key profile in

the sport, but his involvement in racingis always fascinating for those who havestudied his union career,” Ponder said.1


He was known

for being a

tough negotiator,

a quality necessary

to survive in the

virtually lawless

world of

Prohibition-era

Chicago.



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Local 3 Pension LuncheonRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 3, NEW

YORK, NY, CENTRAL FLORIDACHAPTER—Members and officers ofthe Central Florida Chapter, Local 3Retirees Association attended thelocal’s 25th annual pension lun-cheon held Feb. 9 at Westin Diplo-mat Resort in Hollywood, FL. Nearly1,000 people, including Local 3 offi-

cers, attended the event. JointIndustry Board Pension Dir. ThomasGallagher was master of ceremoniesat the luncheon.

Our club welcomes new mem-bers. Any Local 3 members retiringsoon and moving to central Florida,we would love to here from you. Formore information about joining us,please contact the club at (386) 586-0331. Address: Central Florida Chapter,Local 3 IBEW Retires Association, P.O.Box 353618, Palm Coast, FL 32135.

GARY KLEIN, R.S.

Solar Training InstructorsRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 11, LOS

ANGELES, CA—Retirees James “Doc”

Holliday and Bill “Sarge” Harrishelped instruct IBEW membersenrolled in solar training at the Elec-trical Training Institute. This two-daysolar training encompasses everythingfrom planning to installation andmaintenance of photovoltaic panelsand equipment. Hundreds of IBEWmembers have enjoyed the benefitsof this valuable training. Thanks toour retirees for their involvement.

Anyone interested in volunteer-

ing to help publish a retireenewsletter should contact RetireesClub Pres. Marty Cohen.

We regret to report that longtimemember and former business repre-sentative Gene Corsini recentlypassed away. Gene served on thePension and Health Trust for over adecade. Gene was a great unionsupporter. He will be missed by all.

Retirees Club meetings are thesecond Wednesday of every monthat the Electrical Training Institute inthe city of Commerce. Our boardmeetings are the last Wednesday ofevery month at the Pasadena office.Retirees interested in joining theclub should send a note with their

name, address and phone numberand a check for $5 care of IBEWLocal 11 Retirees Club. We encour-age all retired IBEW members livingin the Los Angeles area to join us.

BOB OEDY, P.S.

Day Trip DestinationsRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 26,

WASHINGTON, DC—Our Septem-ber cruise is almost full. Over 40members and their families will sailto New England and Canada.

On March 19 we enjoyed a bustrip to Charlestown Races and Slotsin West Virginia. We hope to go tothe Amish market and stop for crabson our next bus trip to Annapolis. Ifinterested, call Rick Warner at (240)472-0438. Rick welcomes sugges-tions for day trip destinations!

Membership is open to all Local26 members over age 50. The clubmeets the second Saturday of eachmonth, 1 p.m., at the union hall,2nd floor. Annual dues: $12 formembers and $12 for spouses.Make checks payable to: RetiredMembers Club, IBEW Local 26. Mailto: Retired Members Club, IBEWLocal 26, 4371 Parliament Place,Lanham, MD 20706. Please remem-ber 2008 dues.

At our January meeting MariaCordone, of Machinists and Aero-space Workers, spoke about theAlliance for Retired Americans.

Also in January, retirees, activemembers and families supportedthe AFL-CIO Community ServicesAgency “Bowling for Gold” Tourna-ment. Retirees participating were:Bill Maxwell, Dick Bissell, PatReady, Henry Becker, Jerry Ward,Lee Purnell and Charlie Abel Sr.

We received a Christmas cardfrom Lt. Col. M. Grogan, USMC,who wrote: to thank us for bookswe sent through the Operation


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Local 3 Retirees Association, Central Florida Chapter, officers and mem-bers were among those attending the Local 3 annual pension luncheon.From left, Central Florida Chapter Trustee John Greco, Charles Tibbetts,Joint Industry Board Pension Dir. Thomas Gallagher, Central FloridaChapter Pres. Tom Doidge, Berkley Chandler, Ken Wintermuth and CentralFlorida Chapter Rec. Sec. Gary Klein.

IBEW Local 11 retiree Bill “Sarge” Harris (left) instructs Local 11 membersat a solar training class.

Paperback group. We collect paper-backs for our troops at club meet-ings.

Our 2008 Crab Feast /Meeting onSat., Oct. 4, at Mayo Beach is opento all members.

SUSAN FLASHMAN, P.S.

Smokey Mountain TripRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 58,

DETROIT, MI—Our Feb. 28 lun-cheon was at the Elk’s Club. VicePres. Charlie Mott acted as chair inthe absence of Pres. John Ahern,who was on well-deserved vacationin Florida. John called to let usknow that he and his wife, Jackie,were dealing with the 80 degreeweather as well as could beexpected.

Charlie and Becky O’Mara drovein for the luncheon from Marysville.Charlie agreed to find more suitableestablishments for our spring affair.He found three possible places,which Dan Bott will check outwhen he’s out that way.

Because we could not securereservation in Vermont for theheight of the fall season, that tripwas postponed until fall 2009.

Charlie Mott, with the Board’sagreement, is arranging the SmokeyMountain show trip. Dates: Sept. 15-19, 2008. Departure: 8 a.m., fromthe Performing Arts Center, 15801Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI. Costis $498 and includes: a room, twomeals per day, guided tours, Dolly-wood, four evening shows and acasino. (Pay attention, Barb McNa-mara). For information call CharlieMott at (734) 397-5495.

The Christmas social was a hugesuccess. Funds were collected for

four favorite charities; our memberswere generous as always. We pre-sented the local with 10 new fold-ing tables, which arrived the day weset up for the social. Guest speakerswere Local 58 Pres. Elaine Crawfordand Asst. Bus. Mgr. Bob Hines. Atpress time, a luncheon social wasset for March 26 at the Gazebo onMound and 13 Mile Road in Warren.

FRANK A. MAISANO, P.S.

2008 Retirees LuncheonRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 66 AND

L.U. 716, HOUSTON, TX—Picturedin the accompanying photo areRetirees Club members, spousesand widows in attendance at ourclub’s monthly meeting in February.The club meets January throughJune at the Local 716 hall in Hous-ton; and July through December atthe Local 66 hall in Pasadena. Theclub meets the second Tuesday ofeach month at 11 a.m. for coffee;followed by a 12 noon lunch andthe meeting. Highlights at meetingsinclude the cake raffle and doorprize drawing. We have an activemembership of 111 retirees, spousesand widows.

Local 716 Pres. David Alley ispictured with the retirees. Also sup-portive of our Retirees Club, but notpictured, are Local 716 Bus. Mgr.John E. Easton Jr. and Local 66 Bus.Mgr. Greg Lucerno. We extend ourgratitude to all the officers andmembers of both locals for theircontinued support.

Twelve of our retirees receivedpins for years of service at the June12, 2007, meeting. A 65-year pin waspresented to Ed Goree; 60-year pinsto Dan Fite, Jimmy Martin and

Joseph Ritchel, Jr.; 55-year pins toClifton Kellebrew, Cyrille Babin andJames Scruggs; 50-year pins to LloydF. Barett, Clifford Caubareaux, Lee“Blackie” Ware and Ralph Mueller;and a 40-year pin to Doyle Iselt.

All retirees are welcome toattend and meet new friends.

LINDA JONES, R.S.

Providence Club GrowsRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 99,

PROVIDENCE, RI—With springapproaching, it is time to let youknow what the retirees have beendoing. On Dec. 19, 2007, our clubheld its annual Christmas luncheonunder the auspices of our local atthe Imperial Room of the RhodeIsland Shriners restaurant. The affairwas well-attended. Bus. Mgr. Allan

P. Durand awarded service pins andcertificates to our honored guests.Charles Carberry, Roger Lagace andPasquale Colucci received 50-yearpins; Louis Kelly Jr., a 55-year pinand William Stromberg, a 65-yearpin.

We also sent pins to our brotherswho live out of state. AnthonyColucci was sent his 50-year pin;Oscar Anderson and Kenneth Clark,55-year pins, John Berg, Robert A.Dunne, and Edward J. McDonald,60-year pins, and William Butlerand Henry C. Rosa, 65- year pins.

Our Executive Board members,along with Richard Irace, DonaldSimpson, Bob Ferrara and JohnMcKenna, helped distribute someChristmas cheer to our house-bound brothers.

Last summer, our membersenjoyed numerous outdoor events.Bro. Robert Beardwood organizedseveral fishing trips, our clubattended two PawSox baseballgames and we all enjoyed theannual local clambake.

With all this activity, and with thecontinued support of Bus. Mgr.Durand, our club is growing. Welook forward to seeing our recentlyretired brothers at our monthly meet-ing. Mark your calendar—we meetthe third Tuesday of every month.

RAYMOND J. GERMERSHAUSEN,PRES.

Boston Retirees ReportRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 103,

BOSTON, MA—The largest crowdof the year turned out for the 2007Christmas party. Three hundredhardy souls attended despite 13inches of snow on Dec. 20 for aprime rib dinner, Gus Sachetta’sband, cash and poinsettia plantprizes and a holiday cocktail openbar. Retirees Club Vice Pres. BillWalker read the memorial roll callof members who passed away in2007. A silent prayer was said forour departed comrades, too numer-ous to list here. Then the bandstruck up “God Bless America” andwe drank a toast to “Good OldLocal 103” and our wishes for ahappy and healthy new year.

On Nov. 30, 2007, we joined with

working members to attend the 41stannual Cushing/Gavin/Guild Awards.This year’s labor recipient is Local103 Bus. Mgr. Michael Monahan. Itwas noted that, “Michael has cre-atively used labor managementcooperation to target the union’smarket share—resulting in substan-tial gains in organizing, increasedemployment for his members in newfields of wind and solar power …and aggressively organizing contrac-tors who undermine the living stan-dards of his members.” The head ofthe 7,000-plus member Local 103 is afourth-generation IBEW member andthird-generation business manager.We wish Michael continued success.

Our accompanying photoincludes a new feature of theRetirees Club—our wives. We hopethe “woman’s touch” will increaseparticipation and attendance for ourmonthly luncheons, trips, golf andfishing events.

TONY CALVINO, PRES.LEO MONAHAN, P.S.

St. Paul Winter CarnivalRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 110, ST.

PAUL, MN—IBEW Local 110 retireesunselfishly gave of their time andtalents to see that the electricalwork was taken care of for the 2008St. Paul Winter Carnival ice carvingevent and hot dish tent. The WinterCarnival was held Jan. 23-Feb 3.


Local 26 retirees and active members participated in the Metro DC LaborCouncil AFL-CIO Community Services Agency “Bowling for Gold”Tournament. On the Local 26 “Castaways” team are, from left, active mem-bers Dale Shaw, Ken Hunt and Mark Lay; and retired members HenryBecker and Jerry Ward. This group also bowls regularly with the Local 26teams on Wednesday evenings. Photo by Chris Garlock.

Local 103 Retirees Club officers and support staff.

Members of the IBEW Retirees Club of Houston Locals 66 and 716, joinedby Local 716 Pres. David Alley (back row, far left), at February meeting.

The retirees volunteered 286 hoursof service to this event.

KATHY YEZEK, P.S.

Farewell TributesRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 124,

KANSAS CITY, MO—The RetireesClub had to say farewell to two ofits leaders who passed away in2007. Joe Hoge, who served as clubpresident for five years, passedaway July 14. Bill Philips, whoserved on the club’s ExecutiveBoard, passed away Sept. 15.

Bro. Hoge served Local 124 inmany leadership capacities for 30years. His contributions to the localand the retirees are appreciated. Hewas a dedicated union man and apassionate supporter of organizedlabor.

Bill Phillips was the consummateboard member, who contributed histime and love for Local 124 and hissupport of retirees and their fami-lies. Bill was faithful in service, gen-erous in friendship and caringtoward all.

Both of these men will be sorelymissed. The Executive Board votedDon Sparks to fill Bill Phillips’ unex-pired term. Don’s willingness toserve is appreciated.

Our club held its first game nightOct. 26 last year. Hot dogs, ham-burgers and brats were served.Everyone enjoyed the food, fun andfellowship. Games included canasta,pinochle, dominos and poker. Wehad 30 attending and hope evenmore will participate in futureevents.

The Retirees Club appreciates allwho voluntarily support the clubwith donations of money, time andparticipation. We wish a happy andprosperous 2008 to all.

REGGIE MARSELUS, PRES./P.S.

New Orleans RetireesRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 130,

NEW ORLEANS, LA—Local 130mourned the passing of Bro. Robert“Bucky” Hammond Jr. on Nov. 28,2007. Bro. Bucky Hammond wasthe father of our present Bus. Mgr.Tiger Hammond. The late Bro.Hammond was a former assistantmanager in the mid-1980s. As welaid Bro. Bucky Hammond to rest,

the chapel was filled with family,friends, local brother members andagents from many different locals.He will be missed by all who knewhim.

At our March meeting, RetireesClub officers were voted in for onemore year. They will represent theclub for 2008. Congratulations toour dedicated retiree members.

We currently have 110 dues-pay-ing members and our door isalways open for new members.There will be three general mem-bership meetings a year, and at thattime the members’ spouses or guestare invited to attend. The Marchmeeting, for nomination and elec-tion of officers, was strictly for theretiree members.

Now on the fun side, the clubhas charted buses to the coast forthe members to enjoy an outing atthe casinos.

Our club is self-supporting, butwe are very grateful for any assis-tance the local union may give us,especially through tough times.

We mourn the passing of Bros.Gary Camp, Timothy Logan, John S.Mittelstaedt, Ashton Stephens andRobert “Bucky” Hammond. Maythey rest in peace.

Our next article is scheduled forthe summer issue of the Journal. Tillthen, may God bless.

BUDDY CARVER, P.S.

2007 Club ActivitiesRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 164,

JERSEY CITY, NJ—The past yearwas a busy one for our club, butwe are still looking for bigger andbetter activities. We need you!

Activities for 2007 included theShawnee trip, a Yankees game inBaltimore, and the Maganini Wineryand Restaurant. Barbara Lenehanwon the 50/50 lottery. We did saltwater fishing Aug. 1 and a coupleof Atlantic City trips. Fresh waterfishing in June was great. We wentto the 1000 Islands in Canada andthe catch was marvelous. We caughtsmall-mouth bass, pike and large-mouth bass. A gambling casino was½ hour away. We are departing thesame time this year and invite allretirees!

At the charity golf outing lastOctober we raised $8,700 for theFrancis Trotter family. To date wehave collected $3,700 for Katrinafamilies through Habitat for Human-ity.

Our diner dance was Dec. 1.TheLocal 164 retirees Christmas partyand show was at the Brownstone inPassaic on Dec. 11.

Also, for 2008, we are planningan October cruise to Bermuda. Allretirees are welcome.

2007 Retirees Golf standings: 1stplace–Carl Boores and Dean Deujot;2nd place–Tom Barry and Bill Price;Single A Division–Howey Hill; SingleB Division–Harry Bowen; Mostbirdies (one under par)–KevinDoyle; Low Round–Clay Boyd; LowNet–Bobby Collins; Most Improved–Jerry Rider; and Hole-in-One-BobbyLaGattuta.

We have a club membership of200, and with widows and wivesthe total is 400 people.

KARNY J. KAZANJIAN, P.S.

Retirees Volunteer ServiceRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 197,

BLOOMINGTON, IL—We invite allretirees to join our Retirees Club,which meets the third Tuesday ofevery month at 10 a.m. at the hall.We enjoy good breakfasts andcamaraderie.

Last year, Don Armstrong, NormPhilips and Bill Pillow volunteeredtheir time rewiring cabins at theEaster Seals Camp at Lake Bloom-ington. As the weather warms wewill need more volunteers to helpinstall a generator at the camp.

At our 2007 Christmas party,retired member Don Arm-strong received a special award.Local 197 Bus. Mgr. Lance Reecepresented Bro. Armstrong with afew special gifts for his hard workand dedication to the local. Don isalways there to help out, whetherChristmas lights need to be strung,clean up needs to be done, or a

lead person is needed for a charita-ble deed. Thanks again, Don, for allyour dedication. Best wishes to allretirees for good health in the yearahead.

MIKE RAIKES, P.S.

Boise Retirees ReportRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 291,

BOISE, ID—Our Christmas luncheonlast December was held at the JATCbuilding in Garden City. We allenjoyed good food and fellowship.Bus. Mgr. Greg Oyama provided uswith a delicious ham. We appreciatethe tremendous support of the JATCand our local. Special thanks toDawn Walsh, Mark Zaleski, DeaRoth and Sean Nelson from theunion hall. They keep us informedand we always enjoy having them atour monthly meetings. Also, specialmention and thanks go out to char-ter member Irene McMillin for her 54years of service and friendship.

Elections were held at our Janu-ary meeting. The current RetireesClub officers were retained foranother two years. They are: Pres.Stan Brassfield, Vice Pres. Don Har-ness and Sec./Treas. Lynn Brassfield.

As we continue to grow, we wel-come our newest members, Bill andSandy Browning, and Bill and MaryShaw. Spring is upon us and welook forward to the return of ourmembers who headed south for thewinter.

STAN BRASSFIELD, PRES.

Join Akron RetireesRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 306,

AKRON, OH—Our club meets thethird Friday of every month at 9a.m. at Waterloo Restaurant, 423East Waterloo Rd., in Akron. Allretired brothers and sisters are wel-come. Topics of discussion rangefrom grandchildren to the latestpharmaceutical products available!

We extend our condolences tothe families of two retirees whopassed away, Bros. George Csanyiand Forrest Ryan, past president.

We express our gratitude to the


IBEW Local 110 retirees donated their electrical skills for the 2008 St. PaulWinter Carnival in Minnesota. Front row, from left, Pete Deeg, Tom Prazak,Tag Hinrichs, Alan Kaufenberg; back row, Roger Sommers, George Fahey,Jim Duber, Dick Vondelinde, Joe Dabe and Doug Fredrickson. Not pictured:Ed Olriksen and Steve Vitelli.

Local 130 Bus. Mgr. Robert “Tiger”Hammond (right) with his father,Robert “Bucky” Hammond. Bro.Bucky Hammond passed away inNovember 2007.

Local 291, Boise, ID, 60-year mem-ber Cecil Dean (right) with his sonLyle Dean, also a member of Local291.

working members of our local andpass along this reminder that someday they will be joining our ranks.

“Make New Friends, Keep theOld; One is Silver, the Other is Gold!”

BOB SALLAZ, P.S.

San Jose RetireesRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 332,

SAN JOSE, CA—Our annual Christ-mas party was again a success lastyear. We had over 60 in attendancefor the dinner. Drinks were at nocost due to our monthly meetingraffles. Pres. Charlie McIntosh gavea brief update on our activities andthen the party began. After theparty is pretty much over, we raffleoff whatever is left to drink.

It’s always great to see retireesshow up to enjoy the fellowshipand discuss the old days. We haveapproximately 25 members whoshow up at our monthly meetings.

DON VOLLERS, P.S.

Suggestions for TripRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 349,

MIAMI, FL—Our retirees meet thesecond Thursday of each month atthe Local 349 union hall, from 12noon on. Lunch is brought in by amember’s wife. The February meet-ing was done by Susan Mole andhusband Bob. Side dishes arebrought in by other members, anddrinks also are available.

Again members are being askedfor suggestions for our next trip.Some suggestions are: Branson,Atlantis in the Bahamas, Las Vegas,or a cruise. Again we thank clubPres. Bob Parker and Treas. BruceSilvers for all the work they do.

BOB WAGNER, P.S.

A Successful YearRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 353,

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA—This past year our club membersenjoyed the most successful year ofprograms and planned events withincreased participation. Successeswere greatly due to the cooperationand work of the following: Local353 Trust and trustees, Local 353executive officers and staff, all theladies in the office, the buildingmaintenance staff, webmaster LeeCaprio, the ladies and gentlemenwho help serve at our luncheons,computer instructor John Scott, ourretiree executives, the locals thatparticipated with us in our func-tions, and the locals that invited usto their functions. Again, yourefforts have raised the bar for 2008.

On behalf of our members, wethank you.

Our 2007 annual Christmas Din-ner/Dance was attended by over 600members and guests, including Int.Vice Pres. Phillip J. Flemming, pastInt. Vice Pres. Ken Woods (retired),and retirees from Locals 105, 120,and 804. We missed the participationfrom Locals 303 and 586; hopefullythey will attend in 2008.

Each year Local 353 Bus. Mgr.Joe Fashion publishes the din-ner/dance program listing all theservice pin members with 50 yearsand over. In 2007, Local 353 hon-oured one 70-year member, BillHardy (unable to attend); one 65-year member, Don Craik; 35 60-yearmembers; and 52 50-year members.Their years of service helped buildthis great organization. This bringsour “over 50 years of service” hon-our roll to over 333 living members.

Our club wishes everyone ahappy, healthy 2008. For more infor-mation, visit www.ibew353.org/retirees.

ROBERT RYNYK, P.S.

Recognized for ServiceRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 400,

ASBURY PARK, NJ—DominickMazza has been teaching ourapprentices for almost 42 years—aremarkable achievement. Dominickwas indentured into former Local516 in 1959, which gives him 48-plus years of service. He startedteaching first- and second-year Aclasses in 1966 shortly after com-pleting his apprenticeship.

Over the years he has passed oninvaluable education to the newjourneymen of tomorrow. After themerger of then-Local 516 and Local

400 in 1969, he continued to teach,developing good communicationskills and popularity with theapprentices. Dominick’s passion forteaching apprentices has continuedbeyond his retirement in 1997. Cur-rently, he teaches first-year A andsecond-year B classes. Dominick’sactive career was cut short in 1997,after triple by-pass surgery. He hasprobably attended more generalmeetings than most members and isactive with the Local 400 RetireesClub. Although Dominick spent hisentire working career with onecompany (Little Silver Electric), for38-plus years as a journeyman wire-man, foreman and supervisor heheld the highest regard for follow-ing union rules and quality work-manship. So here’s to you,Dominick Mazza, for your contribu-tion to Local 400!

RICHARD J. FOGACCI, P.S.

Distinguished GuestsRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 428,

BAKERSFIELD, CA—We had twodistinguished guests at our Decem-ber 2007 breakfast. Our first guestwas Jim Elrod, our Local 428 presi-dent and business agent. Jim gaveus updates on our local’s organizingefforts and on the local’s progresson our new union hall and appren-tice buildings.

Our other surprise guest was CarlJarrett, a union local contractor. Carlthanked those present and all goodLocal 428 hands for making hisbusiness a success. In earlier years,I was privileged to have Carl as myapprentice for part of his appren-ticeship. Carl was second to noneas an apprentice and as a journey-man, and now he is a very success-ful, good union contractor. On topof this, Carl bought us all breakfast.

Reminder: Local 428 retireeshave breakfast the first Tuesday ofevery month, at 9:30 a.m., atSpenser’s restaurant on RosedaleHighway. See you there.

IVAN BEAVAN JR., P.S.

Idaho Club ActiveRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 449,

POCATELLO, ID—The Retirees Clubhas continued to meet and be veryactive, despite lots of snow pilingup and bone-chilling temperatures.It has been the most severe winterwe have experienced for severalyears, but we all agree “we reallyneed the water.”

We were honored to have theoffice staff from Local 449 join us atour Christmas lunch last year. Wealso decided to support the localfood bank. The demands on thefood banks have really increasedthis year.

We are slowly gaining some newmembers and we always welcome

new members or guests. We may befew in number, but we have lots offun. We encourage any retiredmembers reading this to join us atour meetings the second Tuesday ofevery month.

We’re looking forward to springand already talking about our sum-mer picnic in mountainous Mackey,ID.

LUELLA WETHERBEE, SEC.

Sarnia HappeningsRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 530,

SARNIA, ONTARIO, CANADA—Retirees in the Chemical Valley ofCanada are a fortunate group. Wemeet at our members’ union hall thesecond Thursday of each month. Wehave strong attendance with sup-portive leadership. Approximately 25to 30 members participate at everymeeting.

At meetings, we plan together aspecial event for each month. Someevents remain constant, such as ourannual golf tournament and ourChristmas dinner-dance, while otheractivities change according to clubmembers’ wishes.

Also at meetings, sickness ordeath within our local is addressed.Cards or flowers are sent to those inhospital or ill at home, and we payhomage to those recently deceasedwith one minute of silence.

January’s event was well-attended—a Sarnia Sting hockeygame, complete with pizza andwings. February finds us going fordinner, followed by a stage playpresented by a local theatre group.March is reserved for our annual St.Patrick’s Day luncheon at a localcasino.

After our monthly meetings, wego as a group to a nearby unionhall for a wonderful lunch together,sometimes followed by severaltables of cards.

Our membership is open to allretired members, their wives, andwidows of Local 530. Many widowsparticipate and are pleased to beincluded in all activities.

We receive strong support fromour working membership in manyways. This assistance is crucial toour success.

NANCY STINSON PHILBIN, P.S.

Annual GatheringRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 595,

DUBLIN, CA—On Aug. 12, 2007,we had a great turnout for ourannual gathering. Pictured in theaccompanying photo are some ofour retirees. Steaks were grilled byour great cooks—Tony Rago andCharlie Inzerilla. We were enter-tained by the Western group “OldTime Fiddlers.” One of the musi-cians is a Local 595 retired electri-cian, Charlie Babcock.


Local 306 Retirees Club members attend monthly breakfast meeting inDecember 2007.

Local 400 retiree Dominick Mazzais an apprenticeship instructor.


Our club holds a catered lun-cheon the second Friday of everymonth at the local union hall. Wehave live entertainment and, onoccasion, hula dancing by Paula Kil-murray, wife of retiree John Kilmur-ray. Well appreciated by all.

PAUL ARCHULETTA, P.S.

2007 Christmas LuncheonRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 606,

ORLANDO, FL—The 2007 RetireesChristmas luncheon was a greatsuccess. Thanks to all who attendedand all who helped make it anenjoyable occasion (see photo).

Our club always has a great timeof feast and fellowship. Throughoutthe year the club held several lun-cheons at the union hall. At these

meetings the families bring in non-perishable food to donate to needyapprentices. These apprentices knowthey can count on the retirees whenin need. The Retirees annual Octo-ber 2007 luncheon was held at FortChristmas. The weather was great foran outdoor get-together. The retireeswelcome new members to join theirclub. If interested contact RetireesClub Pres. Bob Hamburg.

JANET SKIPPER, P.S.

Jobs Day RallyRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 611,

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—IBEW Local611 and union retirees participatedin the annual Jobs Day Rally at theCapitol in Santa Fe on Feb. 9. Local611 supplied a passenger van, and

Retirees Club Pres. Tracy Hall wasthe driver. Local 611 retiree JoeRomero also supplied his SUV anddrove. It was a great rally—approxi-mately 300 union members gath-ered for lunch and then marchedoff to the “roundhouse” to rally forlabor and to hear speeches by someof our favorite legislators.

The annual apprenticeship ban-quet/ceremony was held Feb. 15 atSandia Casino & Hotel. Club Pres.Hall presented the C.S. MitchellAward to the first-year apprenticewho showed exceptional unionismand kept up his grades. The awardwas presented by Bro. Nap Duranfor the last 15 years, but because ofillness he could not do so this year.

The Retirees Club obtained manypictures dating back 50-60 years.The photos will be displayed at allmonthly Retirees Club meetings incoming months. All are welcome tocome by and help us name mem-bers in the pictures.

Our get-well wishes to Bros. NapDuran and Ted Cordova, as bothare coping with illness.

TRACY HALL, P.S.

Retirees Hang LogoRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 915,

TAMPA, FL—We had a very niceturnout for our December 2007meeting. Lunch was a real treat.Bro. Kevin Gilbertson smoked twopork butts and they were reallysuperb. Some other membersbrought delicious side dishes.

Last year during one of Local

915’s work parties, some memberswere cleaning out under thepodium in the meeting hall andfound the IBEW logo that hung inour old hall at 4010 NebraskaAvenue. Bus. Mgr. Bill Dever hadthe logo framed. After our Decem-ber meeting, four of us stayed afterand hung the logo in our presentmeeting hall.

A reminder to retirees: Our meet-ings are the first Monday of themonth at noon. Lunch is provided.

DENNIS FIELD, P.S.

Holiday Party for KidsRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 1205,

GAINESVILLE, FL—The RetireesClub sponsored a Christmas partylast year for the children of Local1205 members. The party was verywell-attended by approximately 25kids. Santa showed up and all chil-dren received T-shirts, coloringbooks, balloons and candy. Not badfor our first try ever!

Bros. Louie Friedman and JuniorBeard received 60-year pins at aceremony at the hall attended byboth retirees and active members. Itwas great to see these two brothershonored in this way. The retireesalso had a surprise birthday partyfor Bro. Friedman. Happy 92nd,Louie!

Our hearts go out to the fami-lies of Frank Brabham and CurtCarlson Jr. Both of these brotherspassed away in December and aremissed.

WAYNE SPARKMAN, SEC.

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Local 606retirees andtheir families,joined by localunion staff,attend the2007 RetireesChristmas lun-cheon.

Local 611 officers, members and Retirees Club members, joined by othertrade unionists, gather at Local 611 building for Jobs Day Rally. From left,Emil Shaw, AFT; Charles Powell, NAPW; Sylviana D’Douvile, AFSCME;Tracy Hall, IBEW; John and Elva Santos, UAW; Harold and ChristinePaschke, IBEW; Joe Romero, IBEW; Local 611 Pres. Carl Condit; and BrianDougall, IBEW.

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1 Custer, R. E. 3,000.001 Green, R. E. 3,000.001 Thebeau, D. J. 3,000.001 Weckback, C. D. 6,250.003 Chaloupka, J. F. 3,000.003 Clifford, W. P. 1,469.593 Cohn, S. E. 2,700.003 Cuesta, M. J. 3,000.003 Curry, J. 3,000.003 DiDonato, J. 3,000.003 DiMaggio, F. 3,000.003 Edwards, C. G. 3,000.003 Graf, L. R. 3,000.003 Holvik, E. A. 3,000.003 Marmo, D. 3,000.003 Matranga, F. 3,000.003 Newbold, R. E. 3,000.003 Payadue, C. 1,500.003 Rybaczyk, S. 3,000.003 Sacher, D. 1,500.003 Smiarowski, M. J. 1,500.003 Washington, H. L. 2,950.003 Yanker, M. 3,000.005 Antion, L. 3,000.005 Henzel, G. E. 1,972.265 McElroy, J. A. 1,500.008 Hardin, K. G. 3,000.009 Kleimann, K. E. 6,250.009 Miglio, J. R. 1,500.0011 Haugen, C. J. 3,000.0011 Hopper, D. 12,500.0011 Jeffries, J. J. 1,332.0011 Lanthripe, G. C. 2,876.0011 Pavia, F. 2,960.0011 Price, J. 3,000.0011 Redmond, G. M. 2,826.0011 Russ, L. T. 2,959.9911 Sisk, H. L. 3,000.0011 Smith, L. J. 3,000.0011 Wieting, B. 2,963.1911 York, J. R. 3,000.0012 Wilcox, B. E. 6,250.0017 Haag, J. R. 3,000.0017 Ludlow, T. F. 1,386.0017 Rombouts, P. A. 2,950.3917 Simmons, C. 12,500.0017 Zahari, P. L. 6,250.0018 Morin, J. M. 3,000.0018 Smale, D. L. 3,000.0019 Negro, E. J. 2,571.4220 Forsythe, J. A. 3,000.0020 Johnston, O. F. 3,000.0020 Larkin, B. W. 6,250.0020 Sturdivant, R. B. 6,250.0023 Felty, H. C. 2,787.1824 Koontz, J. J. 6,250.0024 Pfeil, W. A. 4,684.0025 Gregory, R. S. 5,940.4025 Tully, W. 3,000.0026 Grayson, T. O. 3,125.0026 Parson, J. M. 3,000.0026 Rice, J. M. 3,000.0038 Amberik, G. J. 3,318.40

38 Brown, R. D. 3,000.0038 McKenna, W. J. 3,000.0038 Munz, L. J. 3,000.0043 Bova, J. 2,965.3243 Griffin, D. D. 3,000.0046 Bowen, R. C. 3,000.0046 Holt, J. L. 3,000.0046 Learman, R. C. 3,000.0047 Jenkins, D. W. 4,166.6748 Bergstrom, J. R. 2,363.0048 Hudson, L. 2,966.3948 Newton, L. F. 2,924.3848 Weede, T. I. 6,250.0058 Bertini, R. W. 3,000.0058 Carney, G. J. 3,000.0058 DeLuca, J. J. 3,000.0058 Krahl, L. H. 3,000.0058 Krahl, H. J. 2,790.0058 Meyer, E. L. 3,000.0058 Wills, W. F. 3,000.0066 Hadlock, R. W. 3,000.0068 Stone, L. A. 3,000.0070 Beasley, E. W. 3,000.0070 Stroupe, D. C. 3,000.0076 Berquist, K. E. 3,000.0076 Giles, D. L. 2,840.0076 Ingham, B. R. 3,000.0076 McGowan, H. E. 2,897.5877 Booth, J. G. 12,500.0077 Hall, H. J. 3,000.0077 Orendorff, F. 2,864.0077 Terrell, F. P. 3,000.0081 McDonnell, J. F. 3,000.0082 Chessman, G. L. 6,250.0082 DeAnthony, R. J. 3,000.0082 Miller, C. R. 3,000.0082 Nelson, C. E. 3,000.0082 Toon, C. E. 6,250.0086 Blair, R. L. 2,083.3486 Sweeney, R. D. 3,000.0094 Schluter, G. H. 3,000.0097 Irving, R. F. 3,000.0098 Chase, G. T. 3,000.0098 Grill, W. F. 3,000.0098 Kelly, J. J. 6,250.0098 Radbill, R. 2,964.36102 Baumeister, L. P. 3,000.00102 Dirkes, G. R. 2,720.00102 Percey, W. H. 3,764.60102 Vogelzang, H. D. 3,000.00105 Fernihough, J. A. 2,924.00105 Markovic, M. 3,000.00106 Sundquist, L. E. 2,577.48110 Albu, J. P. 3,000.00110 Del Castillo, D. A. 3,000.00110 Larson, T. L. 3,000.00110 Lucio, T. E. 12,500.00112 Faleide, A. O. 2,932.80112 Preszler, O. W. 3,000.00112 Skinner, J. M. 6,250.00113 Eaton, J. D. 6,250.00124 Craig, P. D. 3,000.00124 Urton, T. R. 6,250.00

125 Hartness, W. G. 2,881.58125 Osborn, M. A. 3,000.00126 Ebersole, C. F. 3,000.00126 Oberlin, A. C. 3,000.00129 Leutz, I. D. 2,750.00134 Bernardi, D. 3,551.06134 Boyce, J. M. 6,250.00134 Daniels, A. H. 2,949.42134 Eigenmann, A. 3,000.00134 Gault, R. W. 3,000.00134 Kerr, J. C. 3,203.59134 Langan, J. E. 6,250.00134 O’Hare, J. H. 3,000.00134 Piper, R. J. 3,000.00134 Simonik, F. J. 3,000.00136 Knight, J. E. 2,936.00136 Neely, B. W. 12,500.00159 Brady, R. L. 2,924.78159 Burwell, D. G. 3,000.00160 Gilsvik, J. A. 3,000.00160 Skalicky, A. A. 3,000.00163 Deegan, J. W. 3,000.00164 Brothers, W. R. 3,000.00164 Connors, P. M. 4,746.68164 Kobin, M. A. 3,000.00164 Marone, M. C. 3,000.00164 Pensari, C. 4,222.92175 Channells, G. E. 2,778.00175 Ford, Z. E. 2,887.50191 Auguston, H. C. 3,000.00191 Still, R. P. 6,250.00191 Talbert, W. E. 3,000.00204 Taplin, H. I. 3,000.00212 Strunk, F. 3,000.00213 Meakins, D. H. 6,250.00230 Hortensius, H. L. 2,930.58234 Goetz, J. E. 3,000.00238 Lipe, N. C. 2,956.30238 Sams, R. H. 2,940.79241 Towner, E. S. 2,884.00245 Ashton, J. A. 3,000.00245 Diehn, R. J. 1,500.00252 Cook, A. L. 3,000.00254 Singer, R. M. 3,000.00265 Wellman, J. D. 6,250.00269 Hornung, W. J. 3,000.00278 Truax, W. B. 1,562.50292 Larsen, R. S. 3,000.00294 Hammar, A. G. 3,000.00295 Lewis, A. C. 3,000.00300 Searle-Spratt, E. J. 2,949.73309 Kellebrew, B. C. 2,944.52312 Everhart, A. E. 3,000.00317 Crouse, C. W. 3,000.00317 Lyons, B. G. 2,799.54325 Standinger, W. H. 2,945.00332 Gibson, R. W. 3,000.00332 Plesha, G. W. 6,250.00340 Wilson, H. N. 3,000.00343 Leighton, J. W. 3,000.00347 Flatt, H. V. 3,000.00347 Walsh, D. E. 3,000.00349 Flingos, T. P. 3,000.00

349 Roberts, B. E. 3,000.00349 Stone, M. P. 6,250.00351 Debeer, V. P. 3,000.00351 Gandy, L. C. 2,929.58351 Lindsay, H. R. 6,250.00351 Smith, F. W. 12,500.00353 Gourlay, G. 3,000.00353 Gow, W. 3,019.50353 Saaliste, V. 2,952.00357 Jacobson, J. D. 3,000.00357 Theo, M. 6,250.00363 Cristello, E. 4,471.42363 Tansey, C. R. 2,868.76364 Bailey, M. M. 3,000.00369 Howard, W. B. 2,817.54369 Schroll, G. A. 6,250.00379 McCrorie, L. W. 3,000.00386 Young, R. D. 2,943.99396 Wallace, W. C. 6,250.00400 Dempsey, B. J. 6,250.00405 Owens, W. L. 3,000.00424 Goshko, G. G. 5,025.70424 Jegodtka, R. B. 6,250.00424 Leckie, G. 12,500.00426 Koenekamp, H. W. 3,000.00429 Cook, H. J. 3,000.00429 Jones, J. L. 3,000.00429 Kleespies, H. J. 3,000.00429 Polk, J. E. 5,099.80429 Taylor, G. A. 3,000.00441 Campbell, R. J. 3,000.00441 Conlin, J. D. 3,000.00441 Cumstay, J. 3,000.00461 Sweeney, B. J. 6,250.00474 Hawkins, D. W. 2,884.77477 Root, F. D. 1,000.00479 Hubbard, C. W. 6,164.80480 Culberson, A. R. 3,000.00494 Sobanek, L. 577.86499 Littlejohn, K. R. 3,000.00499 Steffen, K. C. 3,000.00499 Treinen, M. J. 2,601.48505 McGill, M. B. 3,000.00505 Smith, C. 3,000.00527 Wells, J. T. 2,940.79530 Kremer, P. G. 12,500.00553 Ray, B. V. 3,000.00558 Futrell, W. M. 3,000.00558 Hill, A. C. 3,000.00558 Robbins, O. P. 3,000.00558 Trousdale, R. L. 3,000.00567 Burr, L. A. 3,000.00569 Carter, J. S. 6,250.00569 Higa, J. T. 2,083.34584 Tuggle, B. L. 3,000.00586 Lamothe, R. L. 3,000.00595 Dieckmann, D. R. 3,125.00595 Harryman, J. L. 3,000.00595 Morris, D. C. 3,000.00595 Starick, T. J. 2,926.00595 Washington, L. J. 3,000.00607 Krebs, C. 3,000.00611 Blount, K. K. 2,936.00

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611 Miller, D. R. 3,000.00611 Pohl, W. T. 3,000.00611 Squires, O. C. 3,000.00613 Roberts, J. L. 2,250.00625 Cluney, D. E. 6,250.00625 Klatt, A. 6,250.00640 Ransdell, D. E. 3,000.00648 Joy, R. 3,000.00649 Patterson, G. S. 3,000.00654 Saunders, A. J. 3,000.00659 Johnson, B. 3,000.00659 Madson, W. H. 2,773.77665 Crouch, R. C. 2,893.17666 Parker, C. J. 3,000.00666 Williams, H. A. 3,000.00668 Meador, R. 3,000.00683 Patterson, C. W. 6,250.00684 Barrass, S. R. 2,937.58684 Perry, K. H. 2,250.00697 Ball, W. R. 1,500.00700 Wise, F. G. 2,947.19716 Bridges, W. A. 6,250.00716 Martin, E. M. 3,000.00716 Myers, D. J. 3,000.00716 Sherrill, S. R. 3,000.00728 Ordonez, J. C. 12,500.00734 Eure, D. P. 2,825.60738 Hart, J. 2,946.00744 Minucci, J. J. 3,000.00760 Brummett, L. E. 6,250.00760 Crowe, J. M. 2,876.00760 Hilburn, H. L. 2,934.38760 Riddle, G. E. 3,000.00760 Robinson, W. G. 2,000.00

760 Smelcher, L. R. 2,931.98760 Vandergriff, H. L. 2,696.00763 Stevens, R. M. 3,000.00765 Davis, J. P. 3,000.00768 Hunt, R. J. 5,869.20768 Neier, L. E. 2,832.00769 Miller, H. D. 3,000.00773 Dempster, J. R. 3,000.00812 Heffner, J. L. 3,000.00816 Conyers, J. A. 12,500.00861 Gatlin, M. R. 3,000.00873 Burnside, P. E. 2,969.86876 Lee, G. O. 1,000.00889 Horn, B. R. 2,250.00890 Buske, E. A. 3,000.00890 Schenk, E. R. 3,000.00903 Creal, G. K. 3,000.00915 Hall, C. N. 1,500.00915 Hughes, J. B. 12,500.00915 Reek, R. R. 3,000.00949 Stehr, K. P. 3,000.00952 Santizo, M. 12,500.00953 Ames, A. L. 2,910.38953 Bergin, E. V. 3,000.00953 Niedbalski, R. V. 2,943.99958 Gonsioroski, F. J. 3,000.00995 Lilly, A. W. 3,000.00995 Roberts, F. L. 6,250.001002 Snow, W. A. 3,000.001049 Cushman, R. J. 3,000.001116 Morales, A. L. 3,000.001186 Kuba, F. S. 2,851.171186 Takai, Y. 2,928.001186 Yabui, G. Y. 3,000.00

1206 Nugent, T. E. 3,000.001210 Corley, C. O. 3,000.001225 Baehr, E. H. 3,000.001225 Riggs, R. L. 2,660.001245 Gracia, F. A. 6,250.001245 Penland, A. L. 3,000.001377 Blankenship, J. 2,907.811377 Orbas, R. J. 3,679.571393 Delay, L. L. 2,900.001393 Wright, F. R. 2,848.001426 Olson, E. C. 2,880.001474 Howell, W. M. 3,000.001547 Dobos, R. J. 6,250.001547 Jenkins, C. E. 1,500.001547 Russom, B. E. 3,000.001579 Smith, P. J. 3,000.001593 Armstrong, J. H. 2,896.001739 Robitaille, R. 6,250.001769 Gleb, W. E. 3,000.001925 Hollowell, S. 3,640.001937 Cooper, R. L. 3,000.002149 Hewitt, A. H. 3,000.002166 Elias, G. P. 3,000.002172 Pringle, L. M. 12,500.002265 Watson, T. G. 3,000.00

I.O. (134) Bandomo, A. J. 6,250.00I.O. (1974) Stander, R. E. 4,115.98Pens. (68) Hogue, C. H. 2,942.38Pens. (840) Van Duyne, R. W. 3,000.00Pens. (1251) Thibault, J. L. 3,000.00Pens. (1788) Floyd, J. W. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Bazemore, P. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Brechel, D. E. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Bright, D. H. 3,000.00

Pens. (I.O.) Camp, L. R. 2,943.99Pens. (I.O.) Comstock, W. D. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Cottrill, H. K. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Dayton, B. E. 2,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Ensminger, R. R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Fairchild, F. E. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Field, I. L. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Fish, D. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Fleck, D. P. 2,817.54Pens. (I.O.) Foster, E. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hampton, G. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hart, R. A. 1,398.00Pens. (I.O.) Heibel, C. J. 2,960.00Pens. (I.O.) Jarmoluk, F. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Jeffries, J. 1,500.00Pens. (I.O.) Kilduff, T. B. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Lipford, A. C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) McGuire, A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Minarzick, D. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Murray, M. R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Paul, J. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Peterson, R. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Pucillo, D. J. 2,926.00Pens. (I.O.) Pyke, H. L. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Read, J. C. 2,932.82Pens. (I.O.) Smith, R. L. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Swin, H. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Toms, N. W. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Umstot, J. W. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Undine, W. S. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) VanderVelpen, E. P. 2,953.59Pens. (I.O.) Ware, R. L. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Wiskus, A. 3,000.00Total Amount . . . . . . . . . . $1,390,096.51


1 Liescheidt, W. H. 2,250.001 Metzger, J. I. 3,000.001 Overturf, A. R. 3,000.001 Schatz, W. O. 3,000.001 Smith, W. W. 3,000.003 Best, R. E. 2,968.503 Bholanath, B. 2,966.403 Corliss, D. A. 1,388.373 Darin, J. 3,000.003 Dorus, J. P. 750.003 Glifort, H. F. 3,000.003 Hofer, J. T. 3,000.003 Junick, M. S. 3,000.003 La Pierre, T. 6,250.003 Miles, R. W. 6,250.003 Nicolosi, F. C. 6,250.003 Polanco, B. 1,666.663 Sasonkin, N. S. 3,000.003 Schaffner, J. F. 3,000.003 Silverman, I. W. 2,862.003 Simak, S. 1,500.003 Speruggia, J. 3,000.003 Wehman, G. H. 3,131.353 Weiner, A. 976.523 Witt, H. A. 6,250.003 Wulff, A. J. 2,956.00

5 Dudash, D. S. 3,000.005 Gallagher, F. E. 3,000.005 McElroy, J. A. 1,500.005 Stacy, K. W. 2,966.396 Doyle, K. A. 3,000.006 Felter, B. W. 3,000.008 Young, T. J. 3,000.0011 Bailey, L. C. 2,959.9811 Cherniack, L. 2,894.5011 Gipson, L. R. 1,440.0011 Harvey, A. L. 10,416.6611 Haynes, C. E. 2,832.0011 Lindsay, P. B. 2,946.0011 Nelson, A. A. 2,969.6611 Rogers, T. E. 3,000.0011 Saddlemire, R. M. 3,000.0011 Sheldon, S. 3,000.0011 Simon, A. J. 3,000.0012 Defusco, T. L. 5,924.9212 Swope, K. 3,000.0015 Farmer, R. W. 3,000.0016 Billingsley, L. E. 3,000.0016 Brandsasse, C. H. 3,000.0016 Jones, N. L. 3,000.0016 Sutton, W. H. 3,000.0017 Lafond, M. A. 3,404.54

17 Lindemann, D. J. 2,943.1917 Ludlow, T. F. 1,386.0018 Krauss, L. 2,964.7918 Lewien, L. 2,447.0018 Morrison, G. R. 1,480.2818 Nacey, J. E. 6,250.0020 Belcher, B. R. 3,000.0020 Maultsby, W. E. 3,705.9221 Dunne, R. J. 3,000.0022 Stranathan, M. S. 6,250.0024 Paul, C. H. 3,000.0024 Rogers, T. R. 2,400.0025 Castelli, C. D. 6,250.0025 Foster, R. A. 3,000.0025 Kenney, J. J. 3,000.0025 Wahlberg, H. 3,000.0025 Wright, H. L. 3,000.0026 Davis, L. E. 3,000.0026 Dinehart, L. W. 2,700.0034 Kepple, D. L. 6,250.0035 Azzinaro, A. M. 3,000.0035 Keppler, P. J. 6,250.0035 Panciera, R. J. 3,000.0038 Bleicker, C. H. 3,000.0038 Hala, J. J. 3,000.0041 Valtin, R. H. 2,934.00

43 Derusso, S. 2,933.5443 Mansfield, R. C. 2,943.9943 Printup, G. S. 12,500.0044 Johnson, J. E. 2,967.9945 Boone, M. E. 3,000.0046 Ciszewski, S. G. 6,250.0046 Culpepper, J. M. 1,466.4046 Freer, R. J. 2,916.0048 Corallino, F. A. 6,250.0048 Nelson, M. T. 3,000.0055 Morris, R. L. 12,500.0055 Schumacher, P. R. 3,000.0057 Bell, J. C. 2,940.7958 Akey, L. J. 3,000.0058 Danko, S. 3,000.0058 Embach, R. L. 3,000.0058 Garvey, P. A. 5,065.0058 Gathergood, J. E. 2,951.8358 Gevercer, H. 3,000.0058 Harwood, N. E. 2,932.5058 Herr, L. C. 3,000.0058 Miller, R. M. 6,250.0058 Roulo, R. B. 3,000.0058 Salata, M. J. 3,000.0058 Simon, R. J. 3,000.0058 Sundstrom, E. T. 3,000.00


INMEMORIAMPBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in February 2008


66 Bridges, C. L. 12,500.0066 Hayman, G. D. 2,956.7968 Barnes, B. D. 3,000.0068 Marr, J. T. 6,250.0068 Sumey, J. A. 3,000.0070 Frank, C. S. 12,500.0071 Hicks, O. 3,000.0077 Arnes, E. A. 2,250.0077 Gideon, K. M. 6,250.0077 Kellams, E. E. 2,950.3977 Partlow, G. A. 3,000.0077 Silverhorn, M. 6,250.0080 Gaus, W. B. 6,250.0082 Bates, W. F. 3,000.0082 Manley, E. J. 3,000.0086 Bott, D. 6,250.0089 Hebert, M. 6,250.0090 Spencer, F. W. 3,000.0095 Spitze, E. W. 3,000.0098 Gurt, L. W. 3,000.0098 Hezel, H. A. 8,333.3398 Lusky, G. 3,000.0098 Spaeth, D. D. 723.7999 Rosa, H. C. 3,000.00102 Hansell, A. L. 3,125.00102 Hutchison, J. J. 2,940.79102 Keiper, F. C. 2,945.59102 Lutri, D. J. 3,000.00102 Maze, G. W. 3,000.00102 Oparski, T. 2,958.37102 Walsh, E. L. 3,208.50103 Band, M. 3,000.00103 Comeau, D. O. 3,000.00103 Fidaleo, M. J. 3,000.00103 Meade, R. F. 3,000.00103 Shanahan, R. F. 2,083.33105 Bourne, G. K. 5,162.13105 Overall, N. J. 3,000.00105 Schmidt, M. 2,954.00109 Dreier, R. W. 3,000.00110 Hadlich, R. 2,942.79110 Podobinski, T. 3,000.00111 Meyers, J. W. 6,250.00111 Thuis, D. L. 2,932.76112 Carmichael, R. C. 3,000.00115 Amell, G. W. 3,000.00115 Marney, L. E. 3,000.00117 Schnulle, E. W. 3,125.01124 Algaier, F. J. 3,000.00124 Carollo, V. 3,929.15124 Halbhuber, F. A. 3,000.00124 Hines, H. G. 3,000.00124 Holmes, C. 3,000.00124 Rice, J. E. 6,250.00124 Smiley, V. 3,000.00125 Durning, F. M. 3,000.00125 Lubrecht, H. G. 3,000.00125 Rynearson, D. D. 2,936.38126 Brasch, C. A. 3,000.00126 Gibbons, D. J. 12,500.00126 Kuzmovich, N. 3,000.00126 Myers, J. P. 3,125.00126 Nedrow, R. 3,000.00126 Vogel, J. A. 3,000.00127 Horner, S. J. 1,000.00130 Beals, G. L. 5,155.00130 Logan, T. C. 6,250.00130 Spalding, J. A. 3,000.00130 Stockton, A. C. 3,000.00131 Stevens, C. G. 1,500.00134 Barnich, G. 2,966.87134 Barrett, E. R. 3,000.00134 Daniels, B. W. 4,530.00

134 Ford, F. J. 1,500.00134 Hertzel, J. M. 6,250.00134 Homan, G. L. 3,596.50134 Hookanson, B. E. 2,947.19134 Huber, E. E. 3,000.00134 Kolzow, C. 3,000.00134 Melchers, M. M. 6,250.00134 O’Leary, J. D. 2,797.17134 Paradee, W. R. 2,943.99134 Peischl, H. 3,000.00134 Peterson, E. E. 2,934.00134 Rasmussen, E. L. 1,500.00134 Rathmann, T. M. 3,000.00134 Tate, R. J. 3,000.00134 Tryboski, L. E. 2,938.00134 Whitworth, J. L. 3,000.00134 Wolf, W. J. 1,500.00134 Zigich, N. 3,000.00134 Zurek, A. W. 3,000.00136 Caldow, J. R. 2,925.33139 Rose, L. D. 2,962.66145 Davis, G. E. 3,000.00150 Kolb, J. W. 6,250.00153 Ramsbey, L. R. 6,250.00159 Harrelson, B. C. 6,250.00163 Hauck, R. E. 3,000.00164 Borntrager, M. J. 3,000.00164 Hansen, W. A. 3,000.00164 Orsini, F. E. 3,000.00164 Sicignano, L. E. 6,250.00175 Mathis, J. C. 3,000.00175 Murrah, B. F. 3,000.00175 Shirley, R. L. 2,884.78175 Tollett, L. W. 3,000.00176 Iwaszek, J. S. 2,940.15176 Mayotte, E. J. 3,000.00186 LoPresti, I. 2,923.00194 Doty, D. G. 2,083.34194 Harrison, J. D. 3,000.00194 Ray, T. H. 3,000.00197 Wagner, G. I. 2,000.00197 Wartena, E. W. 3,000.00212 Abel, T. H. 6,250.00212 Cleary, W. P. 3,000.00213 Bernardi, F. 3,000.00213 McGhee, D. S. 6,250.00213 Peer, C. 2,880.00213 Sipos, S. I. 2,961.50213 Unger, G. J. 6,250.00222 Patterson, E. F. 3,000.00223 McConnell, P. J. 6,250.00226 Davidson, C. A. 12,500.00229 Miller, D. J. 3,000.00233 Ebaugh, H. C. 2,540.00236 Cipressy, V. A. 3,000.00236 Crandall, H. H. 3,000.00239 Warrey, P. M. 3,000.00241 Dawson, G. R. 2,878.36241 Madison, D. F. 3,000.00245 Jackson, J. L. 3,000.00245 Lowery, L. E. 6,250.00245 Tobak, J. A. 3,000.00258 Fulcher, D. H. 974.66265 Behrens, J. A. 6,250.00269 Hawley, P. C. 2,953.99271 White, B. J. 2,868.32275 Roberts, M. L. 3,000.00292 Compton, L. R. 1,402.69292 Howard, K. A. 2,955.19292 Kubesh, B. A. 12,500.00292 Peterson, E. A. 3,000.00292 Steinhagen, R. L. 2,924.50295 Minton, F. L. 1,000.00

300 Taylor, R. E. 1,973.33317 Edgar, T. W. 6,250.00317 Stull, W. C. 3,000.00317 Whitt, W. 2,940.79322 Bitzenhofer, F. C. 3,000.00326 Briggs, E. B. 6,250.00326 Dekas, J. F. 3,000.00332 Straub, J. A. 3,000.00340 Johnson, W. R. 2,865.21342 Farris, D. J. 6,250.00345 Montgomery, W. 5,613.28351 Christian, B. 2,932.00353 Barker, D. S. 3,000.00353 Brennan, L. F. 3,000.00353 Buzdon, B. B. 6,250.00353 Gallant, M. D. 6,250.00353 Kivisto, B. K. 6,250.00353 Kovacs, S. 3,000.00363 Fischang, W. E. 3,000.00363 Orielley, T. P. 3,000.00364 Lindquist, F. R. 6,250.00364 Miller, D. E. 3,000.00369 Butt, W. A. 2,951.83369 Harrison, J. M. 3,000.00369 Herp, D. C. 6,250.00369 McCarty, C. R. 3,000.00369 Rogers, D. P. 6,250.00369 Warner, O. 3,000.00379 Wilson, F. W. 3,000.00385 Leo, J. A. 4,106.00387 Almaraz, M. P. 3,000.00388 Wolfe, M. M. 3,000.00400 Hohmeier, J. R. 1,500.00413 Gratner, R. D. 3,000.00424 Smith, E. E. 6,250.00426 Smith, V. R. 3,000.00428 Painter, J. 3,000.00435 Gray, J. A. 3,000.00436 McRae, O. Y. 3,000.00440 Gwartney, Z. A. 3,000.00440 Hicks, T. H. 2,947.93441 Petersen, P. E. 2,934.00441 Wishart, W. J. 2,962.50449 Siler, H. 3,000.00453 Curry, W. F. 3,000.00457 Blaschik, R. J. 3,000.00465 Hovland, C. C. 2,934.00465 Rainey, A. R. 3,000.00466 Todd, B. L. 6,250.00477 Wilkins, C. 3,000.00479 Duett, N. D. 2,967.11479 Thurston, E. F. 6,250.00479 Worlow, G. A. 3,000.00480 Langford, R. D. 6,250.00481 Baker, S. 6,250.00481 Whitney, C. E. 3,000.00488 Martinsky, W. P. 500.00494 Koepke, D. T. 3,000.00494 Vander Molen, A. E. 3,000.00499 Cardamone, E. 3,000.00499 Shutt, R. W. 3,000.00505 McCullough, D. L. 3,000.00527 Durio, J. A. 984.68530 Landry, R. R. 731.50530 Stuart, W. G. 2,944.00540 Freitag, D. M. 6,250.00551 Duer, G. W. 1,500.00553 Florence, T. A. 3,000.00558 Bridges, J. G. 3,000.00558 Farley, M. R. 1,868.00558 McCrory, C. H. 3,000.00558 Sorrell, A. L. 6,250.00569 Hayward, W. L. 2,941.50

569 Peace, M. C. 6,250.00569 Pierce, B. L. 6,250.00569 Swetz, M. 6,250.00570 Klette, U. G. 12,500.00570 McRae, J. V. 3,000.00570 Russell, A. F. 2,962.66577 Brown, J. B. 3,000.00584 Barber, O. L. 3,000.00584 Beamer, K. S. 3,000.00584 Eubanks, D. G. 6,250.00595 Siver, D. 3,000.00602 Collins, J. C. 3,000.00606 Horn, F. H. 2,640.00611 Dalton, J. E. 6,250.00613 Chatmon, C. R. 2,083.34613 Moss, C. E. 2,822.07636 Barrett, C. M. 3,000.00639 Ornelas, M. W. 6,250.00649 Baxter, J. H. 2,941.59654 Jones, H. W. 2,957.19659 Van De Walker, F. L. 3,000.00661 Swander, S. W. 3,000.00665 Harris, G. R. 3,000.00666 Cumber, C. E. 3,000.00666 Lester, W. G. 3,000.00683 Shaffer, R. L. 2,948.40684 Perry, K. H. 750.00688 Barrett, E. 3,000.00695 Leffert, D. E. 2,927.19701 Horn, C. E. 3,000.00702 Waddel, J. B. 3,000.00712 Wood, J. A. 3,000.00716 Bacorn, D. S. 6,250.00716 Fite, D. L. 6,250.00723 Apple, J. F. 3,000.00728 Flinchum, H. H. 3,000.00728 Schott, W. H. 3,000.00734 Burton, R. H. 2,790.00738 Bennett, F. G. 2,955.19760 Halcomb, R. L. 2,848.76760 Hughes, E. G. 3,000.00760 Shamblin, A. R. 2,838.00760 Thomas, J. P. 2,889.04768 Musuta, J. T. 12,500.00776 Hickman, K. D. 6,250.00801 Gunn, J. H. 2,731.20816 Fields, B. O. 3,000.00861 Barker, K. S. 3,000.00861 Derrick, D. C. 6,250.00861 Leger, P. J. 3,000.00876 Haight, R. G. 5,714.50876 Lee, G. O. 2,000.00876 Rupczynski, E. J. 6,250.00889 Horn, B. R. 750.00903 Burch, D. L. 3,000.00903 Farris, B. 3,000.00915 Brunton, N. 3,000.00915 Jackett, R. J. 3,000.00915 Martin, T. V. 1,000.00917 Flint, R. H. 3,000.00932 Reese, B. 3,000.00934 Fair, H. E. 3,000.00934 Scott, W. M. 3,000.00948 Fish, C. L. 3,000.00948 Obrien, J. M. 2,884.77952 Baker, G. C. 3,000.00952 Huckaby, D. G. 975.46953 Swanson, K. 2,943.99968 Alderman, M. Y. 3,000.00968 Dimmick, W. F. 3,000.00970 Desmond, R. R. 2,935.86972 Jacobs, D. W. 3,000.001047 Brayman, H. A. 3,000.00


1049 Williams, M. L. 6,250.001087 Grimes, H. D. 3,000.001139 Sellen, H. V. 2,952.001141 Drumright, D. H. 2,964.951141 Klopfenstine, B. G. 2,960.001141 Thomsen, T. R. 6,250.001186 Kaneda, M. 2,891.181186 Kawamoto, L. 3,000.001186 Marigmen, H. K. 750.001245 Madigan, J. P. 2,083.341245 Owen, O. 3,000.001245 Weakley, R. T. 3,000.001249 Oconnor, B. P. 6,250.001250 Crawford, C. D. 3,000.001319 Smith, E. G. 3,000.001393 Hill, J. A. 12,500.001393 Morgan, P. D. 3,000.001426 Renden, V. D. 2,945.891426 Skarperud, L. O. 2,950.001426 Ydstie, P. 2,956.001439 Frank, G. P. 3,000.00

1536 Culver, W. E. 2,876.791547 Smith, B. L. 2,920.661547 Warner, R. S. 2,151.581579 Harrington, R. B. 3,000.001687 Bawks, J. N. 3,000.001701 Bowman, W. D. 3,000.001701 Scott, J. M. 3,000.00

I.O. (97) Tucker, L. 2,917.65I.O. (1319) Tominovich, J. 6,250.00I.O. (1788) Desimone, M. 6,250.00Pens. (323) Taylor, R. E. 2,866.36Pens. (323) Wright, E. L. 2,958.00Pens. (434) Hancock, W. M. 2,961.59Pens. (835) Holmes, C. G. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Aisaka, F. F. 2,839.96Pens. (I.O.) Arnett, C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Brooks, G. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Coleman, C. H. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Conn, D. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Croatto, R. 2,934.38Pens. (I.O.) Cruz, R. 2,731.12

Pens. (I.O.) Davis, J. C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) DeRocco, J. C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Dorey, F. L. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Drown, W. O. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Earing, W. P. 2,865.56Pens. (I.O.) Gervais, C. 2,901.00Pens. (I.O.) Greget, J. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Grills, M. E. 2,922.50Pens. (I.O.) Gustafson, C. N. 2,900.78Pens. (I.O.) Hammer, D. H. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hammond, S. N. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hampton, R. M. 1,500.00Pens. (I.O.) Healey, P. J. 1,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hill, W. C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hoffman, C. R. 2,925.18Pens. (I.O.) Hunter, R. N. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Jewell, R. D. 2,816.00Pens. (I.O.) Kmon, J. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Losure, M. W. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Martin, R. P. 2,946.00Pens. (I.O.) McGee, A. 3,000.00

Pens. (I.O.) McGuirk, F. E. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) McReavy, R. K. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Metcalf, A. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Morley, W. F. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Myers, G. F. 2,941.00Pens. (I.O.) Nelson, F. A. 2,796.00Pens. (I.O.) Owens, B. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Palmer, C. A. 2,944.00Pens. (I.O.) Scarlett, W. R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Seguin, G. H. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Shaffer, E. F. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Tompkins, R. N. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Tucker, C. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Unruh, A. D. 2,941.06Pens. (I.O.) Van Horne, W. C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Vanderheiden, V. A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Walsh, J. F. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Wateska, T. J. 3,000.00

Total Amount . . . . . . . . . . . $1,693,847.36



1 Bresnan, M. 1,500.001 Coonce, C. E. 3,000.001 Kaercher, L. R. 3,000.002 Carver, C. L. 6,250.003 Aritelli, J. 3,000.003 Belcher, R. 6,250.003 Corliss, D. A. 1,388.373 Dalton, G. 3,000.003 Feeks, T. J. 6,250.003 Ferris, M. A. 2,939.183 Jimenez, E. P. 6,250.003 Kallaji, F. 3,000.003 Kausas, R. P. 6,250.003 Kissane, J. 2,926.783 Krichevsky, A. 3,000.003 Lash, H. M. 2,936.363 Mangini, C. J. 3,000.003 Minutillo, J. 6,250.003 O’Connor, M. A. 1,961.433 Pesce, F. C. 6,250.003 Prauda, M. 3,000.003 Provenzano, P. 6,250.003 Reale, N. J. 2,929.583 Reynolds, S. C. 2,863.203 Schantz, E. 3,000.003 Sciara, T. J. 6,250.003 Simak, S. 1,500.003 Smiarowski, M. J. 1,500.003 Smith, E. A. 3,000.003 Taggart, K. 6,250.003 Tomasini, P. A. 6,250.003 Wagner, N. P. 4,856.533 Weiner, A. 1,953.063 Yaeger, A. F. 3,000.004 Werner, A. T. 2,939.005 Kyper, D. L. 6,250.005 Manuel, T. J. 6,250.009 Kennedy, W. J. 2,942.799 Menzel, E. F. 2,950.399 Weinberg, L. 1,475.73

11 Drew, M. D. 3,000.0011 Gipson, L. R. 1,440.0011 Hall, J. L. 3,000.0011 Harris, C. L. 6,250.0011 Houston, J. G. 3,000.0011 Kappertz, H. P. 2,792.0011 Kier, R. L. 2,872.0011 Langford, D. D. 2,971.1911 Mikulich, F. E. 3,000.0011 Milkowski, J. T. 2,959.9911 Sanchez, O. L. 3,000.0011 Spivey, O. R. 3,000.0011 Vandenburg, R. S. 2,827.1713 Branch, J. E. 3,000.0014 Bryant, W. L. 3,000.0015 Legan, E. J. 3,000.0016 Bex, G. L. 6,250.0016 Cassin, J. J. 5,729.8017 Brinker, R. 3,000.0017 O’Connor, P. W. 2,878.3618 Harris, M. H. 2,923.1818 Wessel, L. A. 3,000.0020 Atkins, W. R. 2,946.9420 Brinkley, B. H. 3,000.0020 Houck, H. F. 3,000.0020 Johns, C. L. 3,000.0020 Reitz, A. F. 3,000.0021 Wuestenfeld, H. E. 2,833.5624 Armiger, G. F. 3,000.0024 Kuehne, E. H. 2,957.7524 Smith, W. C. 3,000.0025 Inglis, L. F. 3,000.0026 Carawan, T. C. 2,897.2226 Kann, M. J. 1,500.0026 Lowry, D. R. 6,250.0026 Neidert, N. J. 6,250.0029 Stadler, J. B. 3,000.0034 Hunt, M. J. 6,250.0034 Schwinn, K. W. 2,932.0035 Hart, L. D. 5,939.50

35 Morea, R. V. 3,000.0035 Stamos, M. 3,000.0038 Minch, D. L. 3,000.0038 Oscker, T. V. 3,000.0038 Straffen, J. W. 3,000.0038 Williams, T. 3,000.0041 Vreeland, J. K. 2,848.0045 Couture, L. J. 3,000.0045 McMillen, K. R. 3,000.0046 Lee, J. L. 3,000.0046 Robinson, A. E. 2,953.1946 Rust, M. S. 6,250.0048 Chitester, E. W. 2,000.0057 Godby, B. C. 3,000.0058 Doherty, G. G. 3,000.0058 Gailes, O. J. 6,250.0058 Holda, W. W. 3,000.0058 Lomasney, J. G. 3,000.0058 Maki, R. A. 3,000.0058 Rush, B. B. 2,954.0058 Smalstig, R. L. 3,000.0060 Stewart, D. H. 6,250.0066 Givens, F. R. 3,000.0068 Flint, E. V. 3,000.0068 Nichols, K. E. 3,000.0073 Spracklen, R. F. 2,968.9076 Minch, R. J. 3,000.0077 Arnes, E. A. 750.0077 Larsen, E. C. 6,250.0077 Sorensen, E. T. 3,000.0080 Barefoot, J. H. 3,000.0080 Johnson, C. C. 3,000.0081 Verhovsek, V. L. 2,934.0082 Holdeman, J. W. 3,000.0082 McCarthy, T. J. 6,250.0082 Stewart, R. D. 3,000.0084 Thompson, W. T. 3,000.0086 Darrer, E. F. 3,000.0086 Guay, D. R. 6,250.0090 Santangelo, J. J. 2,815.50

95 Sadler, J. R. 3,000.0095 Youngblood, A. J. 6,250.0097 McLin, C. M. 2,592.5098 Becker, A. C. 1,481.9098 Campuzano, F. R. 6,250.0098 Dunlevy, H. H. 2,928.0098 Galbraith, J. J. 2,946.4398 Greenwalt, M. A. 6,250.0098 Thornton, E. R. 2,947.0198 Unger, B. G. 2,083.3199 DelSesto, J. 2,951.9999 Keenan, E. M. 2,954.3999 Silva, M. N. 3,000.00100 Earl, R. W. 2,934.12100 Sanderson, J. F. 3,000.00102 Ducworth, J. C. 3,000.00102 Floyd, W. J. 3,000.00102 Gladden, D. L. 2,935.18102 Todd, J. K. 6,250.00102 Von Duhn, R. R. 3,000.00103 Farrell, J. R. 2,810.00103 MacKay, A. J. 3,000.00105 Lajeunesse, L. J. 2,778.00105 McLean, T. J. 2,883.00106 Shepard, G. H. 3,000.00109 Pitkin, A. T. 3,000.00110 Curtin, D. E. 3,000.00110 Johanneck, F. J. 3,000.00112 Ward, J. W. 3,000.00117 Corbin, L. P. 3,000.00124 Fennesy, J. E. 6,250.00124 Hirt, E. R. 3,000.00124 Land, T. E. 3,000.00124 Portmann, W. O. 2,856.00125 Piersall, D. R. 2,940.06127 Putrow, W. C. 2,954.79130 Hammond, R. F. 3,000.00130 Parker, A. H. 3,000.00131 Humphries, F. H. 3,000.00134 Bonzani, R. 3,000.00


INMEMORIAMPBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in March 2008


134 Donarski, M. J. 2,895.98134 Duddleston, J. A. 6,250.00134 Gerke, E. N. 2,939.18134 Maramba, M. 6,250.00134 Mathiesen, J. 2,937.09134 Maurer, H. 2,967.20134 Mraz, R. 2,947.09134 Olaska, M. A. 3,000.00134 Pollack, L. 2,953.75134 Pucinski, W. 2,901.10134 Rasmussen, E. L. 1,500.00134 Smith, T. 12,500.00134 Tole, D. G. 3,000.00136 Konetes, G. 1,500.00141 Fizer, J. W. 3,000.00145 Bensenberg, R. B. 3,000.00153 Wedmore, J. L. 3,000.00160 Puttbrese, R. W. 2,851.17160 Ring, R. P. 3,000.00163 Yale, S. C. 2,873.00164 Alexander, T. C. 12,500.00164 Meyler, W. J. 3,000.00164 Phillips, H. F. 3,000.00175 Carden, G. D. 6,250.00175 Parrish, L. 3,000.00175 Smith, E. A. 1,448.25176 Frescura, A. J. 2,920.00177 Barbee, J. T. 3,000.00177 Hatcher, S. E. 3,000.00180 Bagley, J. W. 6,250.00193 Taylor, G. A. 12,500.00194 Cathey, C. L. 3,000.00194 Conway, P. E. 6,072.88196 Okeefe, J. L. 3,000.00197 Wagner, G. I. 1,000.00213 Anderson, M. H. 2,918.00213 Buck, S. J. 3,000.00213 Kosic, M. 6,250.00213 Lockwood, J. E. 980.00213 Louie, Y. C. 3,000.00219 Eldridge, E. E. 3,000.00223 Muldoon, F. J. 3,000.00226 Cornelius, E. D. 3,000.00233 Bueling, D. A. 3,000.00234 Pinkham, R. F. 3,000.00236 Charles, W. B. 3,000.00238 Burgin, E. T. 2,953.59241 Robideau, R. H. 3,000.00242 Sadlo, L. A. 2,851.17242 Thompson, B. A. 2,945.77246 Robinson, P. T. 3,000.00252 Strieter, R. R. 3,000.00258 Polutnik, T. A. 2,938.00275 Brown, D. E. 3,000.00280 Cady, H. C. 3,000.00291 Lund, H. J. 2,951.73292 Holt, R. L. 2,894.37292 Manka, R. S. 3,584.40292 Matheny, R. J. 2,939.18292 Reckner, J. M. 6,250.00292 Wagner, J. 2,918.00295 Mahaffey, B. M. 3,000.00300 Haggerty, J. B. 6,250.00300 Weimar, K. 4,204.84301 Liles, J. W. 2,884.72304 Gilliland, H. W. 3,000.00305 Breeden, C. W. 1,466.60306 Csanyi, G. D. 3,000.00313 Moffitt, F. E. 3,000.00317 Kinder, M. C. 4,225.00322 Couteau, O. 2,940.79

325 Conrad, G. T. 3,000.00332 Charles, A. G. 2,803.25332 Furtney, W. K. 3,000.00332 Sallas, F. W. 6,250.00340 Champe, V. B. 3,000.00340 Stretz, R. L. 3,000.00340 Talken, H. A. 2,950.39342 Furches, R. B. 3,000.00343 Schmitt, V. W. 3,000.00345 Patrick, F. M. 2,965.33347 Berner, T. R. 3,000.00347 Johnson, E. P. 3,000.00349 Ballou, A. W. 3,000.00349 Laguidice, J. J. 3,000.00349 Whatley, G. B. 3,000.00351 Armbruster, R. J. 3,000.00353 Gardner, R. W. 3,000.00353 Goodman, H. 3,000.00353 Muzzin, E. 3,000.00353 Patterson, B. C. 6,250.00353 Woodhead, F. R. 3,000.00354 Baker, L. J. 3,000.00354 Beatty, R. C. 3,000.00354 Morgan, B. R. 3,000.00369 Bailey, D. 3,000.00369 Bass, C. J. 5,054.80369 Gebhart, J. R. 3,000.00369 Hafling, F. B. 3,478.00369 McCabe, D. F. 3,000.00380 Robinson, P. J. 6,250.00382 Davis, W. 3,000.00387 Sanders, M. R. 6,250.00402 Swanson, T. 3,000.00405 Lawson, H. I. 3,000.00415 Edgar, E. G. 3,000.00415 Martinez, O. R. 3,000.00418 Allen, A. M. 3,000.00424 Rusk, M. E. 6,250.00428 Madsen, J. N. 2,896.00429 Carlisle, J. L. 3,000.00429 Henley, J. R. 2,950.39429 Vincent, T. H. 6,250.00440 Duckworth, D. F. 3,000.00440 Perez, J. 2,902.38441 Flanegin, W. C. 2,923.00441 Summers, B. A. 3,000.00455 Carroll, J. T. 6,250.00456 Buda, G. A. 3,000.00459 Work, D. A. 2,915.50461 Mayes, J. R. 6,250.00465 Goodin, G. E. 2,950.39466 Koontz, R. E. 3,000.00477 Featherstone, W. L. 3,000.00479 Harvey, D. O. 2,964.21479 Stampley, R. J. 12,500.00481 Vanderbeek, H. J. 3,000.00483 Krones, E. R. 3,000.00488 Carrano, F. 6,250.00488 Gratchian, R. H. 2,220.60494 Dressler, R. 3,000.00498 Rickard, G. D. 2,967.54499 Baldwin, M. L. 3,000.00499 Cacek, R. D. 3,000.00499 Hamilton, J. E. 3,000.00502 Haggerty, H. E. 3,000.00508 Mangrum, J. L. 2,955.54508 Verrett, C. A. 2,958.39511 Birchfield, J. R. 3,000.00527 Hobby, W. E. 2,932.78530 Landry, R. R. 1,463.00530 Tracy, G. 3,000.00

551 Grady, G. J. 3,000.00558 Hovater, B. H. 3,000.00567 Sanborn, R. W. 3,000.00569 Ault, K. E. 3,000.00569 De Rohan, T. J. 6,250.00569 Higa, J. T. 4,166.66569 Howard, S. W. 2,943.99569 Malone, J. R. 2,887.98569 White, A. L. 1,471.20569 Zimmerlee, K. L. 3,000.00584 Harvey, G. O. 1,500.00584 Watt, D. H. 3,000.00595 Petersen, F. W. 3,000.00602 Hamilton, G. L. 989.31605 McQuillin, J. L. 3,000.00607 Fetterman, W. W. 3,000.00607 Miller, P. 2,924.00607 Williams, R. 3,000.00611 Vigil, J. R. 3,000.00613 Coker, R. F. 6,250.00613 Moody, E. L. 3,000.00613 Wade, H. R. 3,000.00632 Fowler, J. A. 3,000.00636 Scase, K. W. 3,000.00641 King, C. E. 3,000.00659 Holt, E. 3,000.00659 Iremonger, G. F. 3,000.00659 Kukoski, J. J. 2,878.36667 Marquardt, O. V. 3,000.00668 Cook, D. J. 2,947.21676 Holley, C. J. 3,000.00683 Dreher, R. F. 3,000.00688 Donbar, H. E. 2,948.00700 Browning, J. E. 3,000.00700 Cannady, C. M. 3,000.00702 Compa, H. 3,000.00702 Merritt, A. 3,000.00712 Bahurinsky, J. 2,961.86716 Hauck, L. E. 3,000.00716 Hildebrandt, A. D. 2,864.50716 Rack, E. N. 2,968.26716 Rollison, H. G. 4,053.50721 Burnette, H. C. 2,924.00723 Hollopeter, K. W. 3,000.00728 Payton, J. E. 2,887.98728 Stewart, K. D. 4,992.25743 Celia, C. 3,000.00743 Miller, G. W. 2,957.59747 Layman, E. K. 3,000.00760 Lewis, J. W. 3,000.00760 Roark, R. M. 2,888.00760 Teffer, G. C. 3,000.00763 Becerra, M. E. 2,500.00763 Douglas, H. L. 2,802.00769 Olson, K. I. 3,000.00773 White, L. 5,476.00804 Smart, A. 2,954.00816 Camplin, B. D. 2,941.59876 Adair, C. V. 2,817.96894 Worrall, F. 3,000.00903 Levens, L. R. 3,000.00912 Fidler, J. H. 3,000.00915 Carter, E. L. 3,000.00915 Pierce, H. E. 3,000.00952 Garber, J. F. 3,000.00952 Huckaby, D. G. 1,950.92953 Reader, D. D. 2,945.59968 Worley, A. H. 3,000.00972 Woodford, E. A. 3,000.001003 Anderson, K. E. 6,250.001024 Riley, R. D. 3,000.00

1057 Noddin, L. E. 2,958.001070 Soucy, L. 3,000.001158 Marks, R. A. 3,000.001205 Brabham, J. F. 2,926.901220 Moresco, J. P. 3,000.001220 Phillips, W. E. 3,000.001245 Lercari, C. C. 3,000.001245 Snodgrass, A. J. 3,000.001249 Van Norstrand, D. E. 2,958.391260 Watanabe, B. I. 6,250.001316 Sanders, L. K. 3,000.001319 Koptcho, R. 2,000.001319 Ostrosky, J. R. 2,963.481377 Brown, D. D. 3,000.001377 Dewar, W. J. 3,000.001393 Drumm, R. E. 6,250.001426 Schwartz, J. B. 2,920.001439 Boatwright, D. S. 3,000.001464 Baker, J. L. 3,000.001516 Ely, D. A. 6,250.001531 Packman, T. W. 3,000.001547 Wade, P. R. 6,250.001579 Casto, G. D. 2,734.601579 Wiggins, J. E. 3,000.001710 Wisti, A. A. 3,000.002085 Mryglod, A. 2,939.002085 Reichert, W. 3,000.002113 Dickerson, L. H. 3,000.002286 Mayfield, D. R. 6,250.002295 Kishaba, S. 3,000.00I.O. (3) Mecker, T. L. 6,165.70I.O. (3) Steinberg, R. P. 6,250.00I.O. (134) Trykall, W. R. 4,445.28I.O. (497) Wheeler, D. L. 3,829.56Pens. (637) Moles, L. E. 3,000.00Pens. (1788) Florian, V. P. 3,000.00Pens. (1788) McDonald, J. H. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Bell, J. M. 2,974.94Pens. (I.O.) Beran, E. N. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Chaloupek, F. J. 2,964.52Pens. (I.O.) Connell, L. F. 1,500.00Pens. (I.O.) Crooke, J. R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Davidson, J. A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Duncan, J. A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Forbis, M. R. 2,938.02Pens. (I.O.) Hawke, J. C. 2,868.00Pens. (I.O.) Healey, P. J. 2,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hedberg, G. K. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hedges, J. J. 2,867.96Pens. (I.O.) House, C. R. 1,471.20Pens. (I.O.) Howell, R. G. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Ingram, G. A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Kaylor, E. W. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Kisler, C. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Kline, E. H. 2,950.39Pens. (I.O.) Kraus, W. W. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Lehmann, W. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Martin, M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Mattinen, C. R. 2,856.00Pens. (I.O.) McDermott, R. T. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Meneley, V. N. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Mullins, W. J. 2,350.00Pens. (I.O.) Overstreet, B. H. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Owens, R. L. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Pavesic, R. R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Pernick, C. F. 2,875.18Pens. (I.O.) Powers, V. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Sale, H. C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Stack, M. S. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Thompson, J. L. 1,463.00Total Amount . . . . . . . . . . $1,516,680.50



EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETINGMINUTES AND REPORT OF THE INTERNATION-AL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL’S REGULAR MEETING

Chairman Pierson called this regular meeting of theInternational Executive Council to order at 8:30 a.m.,Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Other members of theCouncil in attendance were Lavin, Dowling, Goodwin,Calvey, Clarke, Calabro, Lucero, and Schoemehl.

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT HILLInternational President Edwin D. Hill met with the

members of the International Executive Council anumber of times to discuss a variety of matters affect-ing all branches of the Brotherhood.

INTERNATIONALSECRETARY-TREASURER WALTERS

International Secretary-Treasurer Jon F. Walterspresented financial reports covering the IBEW PensionFund and the Investment Portfolio of the Brother-hood—both in Canada and in the United States.

LEGAL DEFENSEPayments for legal defense made from the General

Fund were examined and approved in accordancewith the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of theIBEW Constitution.

FINANCIAL REPORTSThe International Secretary-Treasurer’s reports for

the various funds of the Brotherhood were presented tothe International Executive Council, examined and filed.

LOCAL UNION UNDER INTERNATIONALOFFICE SUPERVISION

International President Hill advised the Councilthat there are no local unions, as of this meeting,under the supervision of the International Office.

RETIREMENT OF INTERNATIONALREPRESENATIVE

Paul G. Tremblay—effective January 1, 2008International Representative - IBEW First District

RETIREMENT OF INTERNATIONALOFFICE EMPLOYEE

Thomasina T. Woods—effective March 1, 2008International Office Employee—AccountingDepartment

RETIREMENT OF INTERNATIONALSECRETARY-TREASURER

International Secretary-Treasurer Jon F. Walterspresented his request to be placed on retirementeffective March 1, 2008. Brother Walters served as theInternational Secretary-Treasurer of the IBEW sinceMarch 1, 2005. The members of the InternationalExecutive Council, with great regret, acceptedInternational Secretary-Treasurer Walters’ requestfor retirement. The members of the InternationalExecutive Council voiced best wishes to InternationalSecretary-Treasurer Walters, and his wife Theresa, fora well deserved retirement.

APPOINTMENT OF INTERNATIONALSECRETARY-TREASURER

In accordance with Article IV, Section 2, of theIBEW Constitution, the members of the InternationalExecutive Council unanimously approved theInternational President’s appointment of EleventhDistrict International Vice President Lindell Lee as theInternational Secretary-Treasurer effective March 1,2008.

Brother Lee will serve the remainder of the termof International Secretary-Treasurer Walters.

APPOINTMENT OF IBEW ELEVENTH DISTRICTINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

In accordance with Article IV, Section 2, ofthe IBEW Constitution, the members of theInternational Executive Council unanimouslyapproved International President Hill’s appointmentof Eleventh District International RepresentativeCurtis Henke, as International Vice President of theEleventh District, effective March 1, 2008. Brother

Henke will serve the remainder of the term ofInternational Vice President Lee.

APPOINTMENT OF JON F. WALTERSAS INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASUREREMERITUS

It was regularly moved, seconded, and unani-mously approved by the members of theInternational Executive Council to appoint retiringInternational Secretary-Treasurer Walters asInternational Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus upon hisretirement, on March 1, 2008.

RESOLUTIONSThe International Executive Council reviewed, and

approved, the following resolutions:

Resolution Conveying Honorary Title ofInternational Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus uponJon F. Walters

Resolution Conveying Automobile to Interna-tional Secretary-Treasurer in Recognition ofDedicated Service

Resolution Dealing with Pension Coverage forOffice Employees of the International Brotherhoodof Electrical Workers

Resolution Dealing with Pension Coveragefor International Officers, Representatives, andAssistants of the International Brotherhood ofElectrical Workers

PROVIDING COMPUTER EQUIPMENTTO THE INTERNATIONALSECRETARY-TREASURER EMERITUS

A motion, which was made to provide computerequipment to the International Secretary-TreasurerEmeritus, was regularly moved, seconded, and wasunanimously approved, by the members of theInternational Executive Council.

NORMAL PENSIONSAPPROVED

The International ExecutiveCouncil approved one hundredseventy-two (172) normal pen-sion applications, as follows:

MEMBERSHIPIN L.U.

Funk, Gerald ................................................ 3Gayle, Ezra E. ............................................... 3Lavalle, Anthony P........................................ 3Luisi, Gennaro............................................... 3Rohrs, John H. ............................................. 3Mack, Clifford E. .......................................... 5Dusseau, Doris A. ......................................... 8Jennings, Jeffrey W. ................................... 8Perkins, Lawrence W................................... 9Barnhart, Charles R. .................................. 11Lima, Carlos M............................................ 11Defusco, Tracy L. ....................................... 12Gibson, Billy R. ........................................... 17Bell, Clifford W. .......................................... 18Peaker, John E........................................... 22Herbert, Donald H. ..................................... 24Monaco, Barry L. ....................................... 24Camerlingo, Ernest .................................... 25Glass, Walter J........................................... 25Porwick, Michael H.................................... 25Clarke, Thomas D. ..................................... 26Cudnik, Dennis J. ...................................... 38Gerak, Charles T. ....................................... 38O’grady, Michael P..................................... 38Delong, Bernard R. .................................... 42Butler, Terry L. ........................................... 46Anderson, Victor R..................................... 48Shields, Gary T. .......................................... 53Pipia, Peter D. ............................................ 58Swartz, Louis D.......................................... 58Chase, James R. ........................................ 68McNamara, Joseph A. ............................... 68Oaks, Philip A. ............................................ 68Schlieker, James M................................... 68Anderson, Charles E. ................................. 70Battle, Willis ............................................... 70Rodefer, Clarence W. ................................ 71Mann, Robert D.......................................... 77

Jodzio, Edward .......................................... 98Lyons, Harry T. ........................................... 98Ridlon, Tyrone P. ........................................ 98Rotter, Otto ............................................... 105Gieck, David L. .......................................... 111Schroeder, Roger B. ................................ 124Daughs, Robert H. ................................... 125Dick, Jay B. .............................................. 125Griffin, William F. ..................................... 125Huber, John H.......................................... 126Siegrist, William A. .................................. 126Therrien, Ernest A. .................................. 130Barr, Thomas A. ....................................... 134Benge, Richard ........................................ 134Carzoli, Robert J...................................... 134Domanowski, Joseph .............................. 134Halper, John R. ........................................ 134Osullivan, Gerald T. .................................. 134Pieri, Andrew P. ....................................... 134Kelley, Jack E. ......................................... 139Rothenberger, James A. ......................... 143Sunday, James E. .................................... 143Armiento, Amedeo.................................... 153Godush, Lewis R. ..................................... 153Meimes, Joseph M................................... 153Norwick, Daniel P. .................................... 153Chisholm, Donald E.................................. 159Chapel, J M. ............................................. 160Weis, Wesley R......................................... 164McCormick, Kenneth J. ........................... 175Kramer, Gerald M. ................................... 196Bailey, James D....................................... 212Schmidt, Anthony J. ................................ 213Damuth, Robert H. ................................... 219Taylor, Charles E. ..................................... 226Shank, Lewis J. ....................................... 229Zelei, Charles P. ....................................... 234Blackburn, Peter F. .................................. 269Kimbler, Clarence H................................. 275Tate, Gordon L. ......................................... 278Busack, Jon J. ......................................... 291Hiam, Thomas D. ..................................... 292Reinke, Eldon A........................................ 292Beesley, Richard E. ................................. 302Kelly, Gary ................................................ 303Mong, Kenneth P. .................................... 306Moon, Larry E. ......................................... 332Behsman, Larry M. .................................. 343

Ostring, Paul R. ........................................ 347White, Floyd C. ........................................ 351Gostovic, Sergije ...................................... 353Mendes, Manuel A. .................................. 353Josephs, Walter H. .................................. 354Miles, Mickey J........................................ 357Powell, Ralph R. ...................................... 363Molloy, Robert J. ..................................... 364Jenkins, William D. ................................. 369Morgan, Donald R.................................... 369Baker, Charles B. ..................................... 387Nicholas, Vernon J. ................................. 396Eady, Robert R......................................... 402Spitser, Robert A. .................................... 413Johnson, Eugene A.................................. 424Peters, Henry W....................................... 424Salminen, Norman T. ............................... 424Storey, Larry E. ........................................ 424Burns, Roland........................................... 429Lane, Roe B.............................................. 429Mathis, Gary D. ........................................ 429Mitchell, William C. ................................. 429Wodskow, John A.................................... 449Beltran, Jose E. ....................................... 456Archer, Jerry L. ........................................ 474Escue, Robert L. ....................................... 474Green, Larry L. ......................................... 481Justus, Jack W. ....................................... 481Miller, Raymond A. .................................. 481Lindstrom, Kenneth C. ............................ 488Litwicki, Donald D. .................................. 494Monheim, Donald P. ................................ 494Napierala, Paul E. .................................... 494Thorpe, Harold D. .................................... 505Morrison, David C..................................... 518Folden, Leonard E.................................... 529Pady, Dennis F. ........................................ 529Hollister, Robert C. .................................. 532Davison, Jerry W. .................................... 545Mendel, James S. .................................... 557Bickel, Billy E........................................... 558Lewis, James D. ...................................... 558Tate, Jerry ................................................ 558Overmiller, Kenneth W. ........................... 569Sheffield, Robert H.................................. 569Smith, Kirk H. ........................................... 570Downer, Donald G.................................... 586Smyer, Ronald L. ..................................... 602

Clark, Thomas R. ...................................... 611Carmical, Gilbert W. ................................ 647Simpson, Jim............................................ 647Ackman, Charles L. ................................. 648Yelich, Albert W. ...................................... 697Cosimi, David M. ...................................... 702Evans, Jimmy R. ...................................... 716Garren, Richard L..................................... 716Harvey, William J..................................... 716Mullenix, Bobby L. ................................... 716New, Jerry M. .......................................... 725Sizemore, David R. .................................. 765Siegfried, Terry L. .................................... 812Duhon, Rodney R. .................................... 861Geldersma, Peter H. ................................ 876Hull, Gordon R. ......................................... 876Roberts, Jerry D. ..................................... 876Brander, Damian N. ................................. 915Dino, Vincent J. ....................................... 952Kwochka, Steve........................................ 993Haslett, Reginald H. ............................... 1316Dodson, Robert D. ................................. 1393Croney, James S. ................................... 1547Shackleton, David M. ............................. 1547Thomas, William J. ................................ 1547

CARD IN FORMERLYTHE I.O. OF L.U.

Hess, Gary M.............................................. 58Clemens, William M................................... 71Cline, Russell G. ......................................... 76Bussey, John A. ......................................... 97Obress, John ............................................. 115Alexander, Edward E. .............................. 124Coleman, Royce ....................................... 134Edelman, Allen S...................................... 134Weimer, William G................................... 134McGraw, Gary E....................................... 441Lesh, Joseph E. ....................................... 532Yersavich, Algert L................................. 1908Wagner, Portia D. .................................. 2156

OPTIONAL EARLY RETIREMENTPENSIONS APPROVED

The International ExecutiveCouncil approved three hundredsixty-five (365) optional early

retirement pension benefitsapplications, as follows:

MEMBERSHIPIN L.U.

Blase, Earl C. ................................................ 1Cooper, Kenneth M. ..................................... 1De Christo, David ......................................... 1Hildebrandt, Robert F. ................................. 1Huckstep, Jerry D........................................ 1Jacobs, Earl J. ............................................. 1Lehmkuhl, David A. ...................................... 1Pearson, Jerry H. ......................................... 1Pedroli, Caesar L.......................................... 1Redford, Dale F............................................. 1Sthair, Michael H. ........................................ 1Amengual, Angel M...................................... 3Bello, Stanley J. ........................................... 3Bottcher, James P. ...................................... 3Buglino, Steven P. ........................................ 3Buszta, John J. ............................................ 3Cunningham, John A. .................................. 3De Albero, Carol Ann ................................... 3Ferretti, Frank T. .......................................... 3Frain, Anthony G. ......................................... 3Grosch, Peter M. .......................................... 3Lebron, Salvador .......................................... 3McKoy, Vincent G......................................... 3Muir, James A. ............................................. 3Olkhovetsky, Edward ................................... 3Porr, William E. ............................................ 3Russo, Frank................................................. 3Stone, Howard .............................................. 3Steiner, Robert F. ......................................... 5Tarase, Robert A. ......................................... 5Burgess, Ronald J. ...................................... 6Klingenberg, Larry J.................................... 6Wong, Thomas K. ......................................... 6Zuchowski, Edward S. ................................. 7Gumban, Gregorio ........................................ 8Hindall, Lou F................................................ 8Pinkelman, Gerald J. ................................... 8Sloan, John E. .............................................. 8Smith, Gail L. ................................................ 8Thorzynski, Edward ..................................... 8Smith, Charlie H. .......................................... 9Beck, Larry S. ............................................. 11Eggitt, William F. ........................................ 11

Girard, Ronald J. ........................................ 11Kenney, Jaye F. .......................................... 11Truger, Gary A............................................. 11Bergeson, John D. ..................................... 14Starkey, Van K. ........................................... 17Richardson, David M. ................................ 20Elton, Charles W. ....................................... 24Riedel, William J........................................ 24Bertsch, William W.................................... 25Campofranco, Don V. ................................. 25Lindsay, William J. .................................... 25Parks, Gregory C........................................ 25Dodson, Gordon J. ..................................... 26Mahoney, Michael W. ................................ 26Ranson, Charlie G. ..................................... 26Menke, Charles E....................................... 29Olson, Thomas............................................ 32Dugas, Robert J......................................... 38Harper, Robert L. ....................................... 38Neureuther, Russell ................................... 41Bellmore, Robert J. ................................... 46Gilmore, Neil A. .......................................... 46Hayes, Dallas W. ........................................ 46Hotton, Hugh J........................................... 46Larkin, Charles E. ...................................... 46Morgan, William H. .................................... 46Stobie, Michael L. ...................................... 46Tolliver, Garry E. ........................................ 46Wagner, Michael A. ................................... 48Mibbs, Jack L............................................. 51Beyer, William R. ....................................... 58Doran, Michael L........................................ 58Garascia, Gerald P. .................................... 58Grady, Richard A........................................ 58Hayden, Patrick T....................................... 58Henrikson, Donald K. ................................. 58St. Aubin, Thomas E.................................. 58Wittla, William L. ....................................... 58Forbrich, Gerald P. ..................................... 60Tolbert, Chester M. .................................... 66House, Hobart L. ........................................ 68Spruill, James W........................................ 70Humphrey, John......................................... 82Wells, Dennis H. ......................................... 82Mayo, Willie E. ........................................... 86Giangrande, Ralph ..................................... 96Grasseschi, Michael A. .............................. 96Bean, Samuel C. ........................................ 98


Dirkes, Douglas W. .................................... 98Doughty, William A.................................... 98Komorowski, John L.................................. 98Lit, Neal....................................................... 98Roberson, Robert L. .................................. 98Statchuk, Edward D. ................................. 98Tatar, William J. ........................................ 98Ackerman, Henry R.................................. 102Allspach, Walter P. ................................... 102Broad, Thomas D. .................................... 102Chigi, Hugh C. .......................................... 102Heintz, Robert T. ...................................... 102Kellogg, Raymond G. ............................... 102Napoli, Carmen J. .................................... 102Rigby, R F.................................................. 102Rotondo, Michael S.................................. 102Stafford, Andrew J. ................................. 102Triola, Dominick A. ................................... 102Assatly, Thomas E.................................... 103Cakounes, Theodore N............................. 103Catalano, Frederick J. ............................. 103Damiano, Joseph E. ................................. 103Falce, Paul N. ........................................... 103Harding, Richard F. .................................. 103King, Kenneth F. ....................................... 103Moore, Alfred M. ...................................... 103Perry, James F. ........................................ 103Stepanischen, Robert F. .......................... 103Tamosaitis, Anthony A. ............................ 103McCormick, Kevin D. ............................... 104Anderson, John C. ................................... 105Harrison, James S. .................................. 105Meehan, John A. ...................................... 105Schaeffer, Jacob L. ................................. 105Christoferson, Daniel B. .......................... 106Campeau, Allen G. .................................... 110Carrier, Alvin G.......................................... 110Pike, Donald E........................................... 110Stoffel, Gary A........................................... 110Thomas, Gary J. ....................................... 110Dufresne, Daniel J. .................................. 112Scribner, M C............................................ 112Elliott, Harley............................................. 115Simon, Thomas J. ..................................... 117Weber, Kenneth H..................................... 117Gregory, Alan F. ....................................... 120Clatanoff, Francis M. ............................... 124Spicer, Kenneth W................................... 124Toombs, Ronald E. ................................... 124Briggs, Ronald A. ..................................... 125Dobson, Jack O........................................ 125Anderson, Kenneth D............................... 127Wise, James J. ........................................ 129Ricks, John F. .......................................... 130Smith, Tony J. .......................................... 131Beers, William T....................................... 134Berg, Ralph A. .......................................... 134Bruzek, William A. ................................... 134Buhrmester, Jeffery L............................. 134Canino, Lewis R ....................................... 134Foley, James F. ........................................ 134Hoglund, Ralph A. .................................... 134Ivers, John E. ........................................... 134Johnson, Richard A. ................................ 134Johnson, Wayne R................................... 134Kellman, Richard A. ................................. 134Martinez, Rogelio ..................................... 134McIntyre, Patrick W................................. 134Neubeck, Robert J. ................................. 134Sieck, Thomas.......................................... 134Sipple, Richard C. .................................... 134Thiede, Jeffrey G. .................................... 134Wiora, Paul T. ........................................... 134Zagotta, Anthony...................................... 134Matthews, Allen L.................................... 136Thomas, Ronald R. .................................. 146McNeill, George E. ................................... 150Kaser, Douglas B...................................... 153Stewart, James K. ................................... 159Olson, James E. ....................................... 160Chiaravalloti, Agostino J. ........................ 164Crawford, James...................................... 164Dietz, Fred J. ............................................ 164Fiore, Thomas L. ...................................... 164Hept, James F. ......................................... 164Learn, James............................................ 164Pankowski, William M. ............................ 164Polifroni, Dennis P.................................... 164Roberts, Raymond J................................ 164Takacs, Frank G........................................ 164Chastain, Hassel D. .................................. 175Lewis, Harold D. ....................................... 175Cotner, Thomas E..................................... 176Reavis, John S.......................................... 177Smith, Richard L. ..................................... 193Hays, Marvin W. ....................................... 197Uhlir, Daniel D. ......................................... 197Cunningham, William E........................... 212Sanford, Marshall B................................. 212Armstrong, Brian W. ................................ 213Christiansen, Barry .................................. 213Crombie, David C. .................................... 213Zavislak, Orest.......................................... 213Souza, Frank A. ........................................ 223Lady, Larry D. .......................................... 226Beliveau, Omer A. .................................... 236Bourdages, Renault ................................. 236Rifenburg, David D. ................................. 236Thormas, Tommy L. ................................. 238

Anderson, Gary R..................................... 242Escher, Walter K...................................... 269O’Connor, Thomas A................................ 269Henderson, Grover C. .............................. 271Landers, Kermit W. .................................. 271Rowley, Danny G...................................... 271Cline, Charles B. ...................................... 278Lupo, Joseph F......................................... 292Meyer, James H....................................... 292Miller, James H........................................ 292Ostberg, Charles F. .................................. 292Luna, Frank J........................................... 302Conley, Joseph M. ................................... 306Manus, George A. .................................... 306Courrier, John S. ..................................... 307Hinebaugh, John...................................... 307Witte, William W...................................... 307Mulrooney, David J.................................. 313Workman, Howard R................................ 317Kucharek, George R. ............................... 325Miller, Theodore S. .................................. 332Juhl, Walter M. ........................................ 340Andruss, William S. ................................. 349Bosco, Anthony J. ................................... 351Kurtz, Arthur G. ....................................... 351Saunderlin, Walter F. ............................... 351Sheldon, Jack E....................................... 351Bartlett, Ross J........................................ 353Goncalves, John C................................... 353Peddle, Robert J...................................... 353Schmidt, Siegfried ................................... 353Vigil, Orlando J. ....................................... 354Cuaron, Ruben M..................................... 357Beers, Leonard W. ................................... 363Leclair, Roger N. ...................................... 363Ray, Willard E. ......................................... 363Shultis, Robert E...................................... 363Hellman, Martin A. .................................. 369Neace, Elmer............................................ 369Schell, John E.......................................... 369Erbes, Gary L............................................ 379Taylor, Donald L. ...................................... 379Stone, Daniel J. ....................................... 380Glenn, George C....................................... 400Terry, Walter ............................................ 400Wilbert, Richard A. .................................. 400Campbell, Ron.......................................... 402Ypma, Simon G. ....................................... 402Oyloe, Carmen D...................................... 405Sanders, Michael O. ................................ 405Doucette, Kenneth ................................... 424Clark, Lowell W. ....................................... 429Rowe, Russell R. ...................................... 443Dickerson, Loy H...................................... 449Halliday, Jeffrey ...................................... 456Hyman, Joseph H. ................................... 456Wiggett, David A...................................... 456Jakosh, Daniel L. ..................................... 459Smith, Leon D. ......................................... 461Nelson, William E. .................................... 474Keheley, Michael T. .................................. 477McCall, Gary L. ........................................ 480Berry, Joe A. ............................................ 481Lawson, Jeffrey J. .................................. 481Schowengerdt, John M........................... 481Wilkinson, Billy J..................................... 481Wilen, Bruce E......................................... 490Krause, Ronald A. .................................... 494Presti, Steven D. ...................................... 494Small, Glendon ......................................... 502McLean, Donald G. .................................. 530Miller, J B................................................. 531Steele, Randall L...................................... 531Kramer, Duane F. ..................................... 532Price, Arthur L. ........................................ 540Rebischke, Richard A. ............................. 557Tackett, Robert G. ................................... 558Morin, Samuel D. ..................................... 567Lemelin, Victorin...................................... 568Taylor, Leonard L. .................................... 569Kingsley, Andre ........................................ 586Ledger, Raymond .................................... 586Reeves, Michael D. .................................. 595Hinrichs, Arlan D...................................... 601Bilz, Thomas L.......................................... 613Chase, Ronald W...................................... 613Ellis, Ronnie E. ......................................... 613Bishop, Kenneth P. .................................. 625Fauble, Russell L. .................................... 640Saenz, Frank T. ........................................ 640Terrell, Joseph A...................................... 640Thomas, Richard W. ................................ 640Schulz, Donald J...................................... 649Brown, Chester J. ................................... 659Gasparri, Roland E. ................................. 659Degan, Kenneth W................................... 666Violette, Jack V. ....................................... 666Welch, Donald E. ..................................... 666Wheeler, Babe L. ..................................... 681Fitzwater, Joseph W. .............................. 683Hartsough, Harold C. ............................... 683Senzig, James R. ..................................... 697Specht, James W..................................... 697Jenca, Mark C.......................................... 701Ray, Robert J. .......................................... 701Williams, Larry R. .................................... 702Magee, Gerald E. ..................................... 704Derbaum, Fred E...................................... 712Nixon, Robert E........................................ 712

Brown, Porter J. ...................................... 716Henderson, Ronald G. .............................. 716Fuller, Eddie R.......................................... 721Brooks, William J. ................................... 725Mann, Steven L. ....................................... 725Celentano, Frank J. ................................. 728Sherwood, Stephen D.............................. 728Doerbecker, Carl ...................................... 804Aguele, Thomas ........................................ 817Weeks, Walter S. ..................................... 840Jobe, Tim ................................................. 855Janise, Richard W. .................................. 861Jackson, Chad H. ..................................... 873Goodno, Thomas A. .................................. 876Smith, Robert J. ...................................... 903Kingsley, Donald P. .................................. 910Erickson, Edward E. ................................ 949Gleason, John J....................................... 952Sims, Walter A. ........................................ 952Harris, Leon D. ......................................... 995Hebert, Larry J. ....................................... 995Watts, Joe E. ........................................... 995Kirkpatrick, Keith D. .............................. 1003Beedy, Michael F. ................................... 1070Koshimizu, Edwin T. ............................... 1186Montgomery, Harry W........................... 1393Meyer, Daniel M..................................... 1426Helms, Robert V. .................................... 1547Kane, Charles E. ..................................... 1547McGovern, John R. ................................ 1547Whitaker, William A. .............................. 1579Bourassa, Gerald .................................... 1687Garland, James L. .................................. 2113


Battiloro, Antonio ......................................... 3Devlin, Larry J.............................................. 5Rick, Robert J. ............................................. 5Storch, Donald R. ......................................... 5Price, Ronald P. .......................................... 11Earley, Michael H. ...................................... 97White, Susan M.......................................... 97Mayer, Gary M. ........................................ 122Feeney, Jack H. ....................................... 124Listro, Michael D...................................... 134Paluch, Leroy R........................................ 134Romanchek, Kenneth T. .......................... 134Spellman, William E. ............................... 134Foust, Boyce D......................................... 136Odle, Jerry L. ........................................... 146Van Diest, Ronald G................................. 233Wagner, Gerald E..................................... 343Griffith, William G.................................... 494Delay, David L. ......................................... 632Jacobs, Jerry A. ...................................... 760Sarver, Delbert R................................... 1393Faulkner, Larry J. .................................. 1523McDowell, Gene H.................................. 1531

TOTAL DISABILITYPENSIONS APPROVED

The International ExecutiveCouncil approved ninety-six(96) total disability pensions,as follows:

MEMBERSHIPIN L.U.

Garavaglia, Michael R.................................. 1Matula, Robert E. ......................................... 1Arcate, John V.............................................. 3Augienello, Michael J. ................................. 3Baquero, Alberto .......................................... 3Brandt, Barringto J...................................... 3Bursch, Ricky M........................................... 3Dalton, Curtis M. .......................................... 3Di Constanzo, Luke A. ................................. 3Diliberto, Raymond J................................... 3Fanelli, John X. ............................................ 3Gomez, Manuel............................................. 3Moscato, Robert W. ..................................... 3Stracquatanio, Angelo V. ............................. 3Tipa, Joseph F. ............................................. 3Braun, Gary E. .............................................. 5Berlanga, Roseanne ..................................... 6Cruger, Thomas J....................................... 11Hostetler, Carey B. ..................................... 11Reyes, Salvador J....................................... 11Agnew, Stanley W...................................... 20Aguis, Joseph P.......................................... 25Heydner, George W.................................... 25Meskill, David J.......................................... 25Pitka, Richard............................................. 25Young, Gerald L.......................................... 29Laroche, William J. ................................... 48Bevevino, Paul T......................................... 56Seals, Donnie R. ......................................... 72Beason, Patrick R. ..................................... 76Smeltz, Robert L. ....................................... 77Carson, Jerry L. ......................................... 80Versprille, Harold W. .................................. 86English, Andrew E. .................................... 98Maguire, Michael ....................................... 99Gaede, Jeffrey A. ..................................... 100Delle Donne, Anthony P. .......................... 102Wilson, Joseph W. ................................... 102

Jones, Philip C. ........................................ 103McHugh, Donald J. .................................. 103Chamberlin, John E.................................. 110Kaferly, Stephen M.................................. 134Ryan, Michael F........................................ 134Withers, Reed A. ...................................... 134Leach, Robert M. ..................................... 150Proctor, James D. .................................... 160Lorenz, Rudolph K. ................................... 176Morez, Lawrence L................................... 176Mc Kinney, Stanley.................................. 212Jankovic, Milorad .................................... 213Small, Richard T....................................... 213Sewell, Franklin B.................................... 226Grimston, Robert G.................................. 252Sherburne, John D. ................................. 252Pekar, John G. ......................................... 292Davis, Paul W. .......................................... 313Uniatowski, Joseph ................................. 313Cremeans, Oscar A................................... 317Lackey, Carson ......................................... 317Howard, Larry H....................................... 342Codina, David G. ...................................... 364Bishop, Terry L......................................... 369Sims, Norman........................................... 369Rossi, George A. ...................................... 400Davis, Michael B. ..................................... 428Lockett, Randy J. .................................... 429Pope, Douglas C....................................... 429McCreight, John ...................................... 441Sharp, William R...................................... 480Ping, Richard D........................................ 495Swim, Roger A. ........................................ 531Simpson, Michael K................................. 545McGee, Larry H........................................ 558Burks, Richard T. ..................................... 613Duffey, Thomas R. ................................... 613Warner, Lane E. ....................................... 613Bryant, Robert E...................................... 654Green, John M. ........................................ 665Lawhorne, Ronnie F................................. 666Huppenthal, Robert E.............................. 697Kottka, Raymond F. ................................. 697Belcher, John W. ..................................... 702Smith, Robert S........................................ 716Guigley, Barry P. ...................................... 743Eubanks, Danny L.................................... 852Hartsock, Phillip L. .................................. 934Brown, Gary E. ....................................... 1141Littlefield, John H. ................................. 1547Cromer, Susan H. ................................... 1579Randolph, Shirley I................................. 1579Walker, Fred ........................................... 1579Ruane, William T. ................................... 1924


Logiudice, Joseph ...................................... 97Monteleone, Guy C. ................................. 134Kingsley, William D. ................................ 280Thornhill, Stanley J. ................................ 684

APPLICATION FOR VESTEDRIGHT TO PENSION BENEFITAPPROVED

MEMBERSHIPIN L.U.

Cruz, David R. .............................................. 20

BIRTH DATE CHANGES

MEMBERSHIPIN L.U.

Jones, Michael............................................... 1Lockett, Randy J. ...................................... 429Warner, Dalmar ............................................. 3Bryant, Robert E. ...................................... 654Beason, Patrick R........................................ 76Bendo, Larry .............................................. 804Madej, Sr., Robert P.................................. 134Reid, Garry L. ............................................ 855Begay, William........................................... 191Bourassa, Gerald ..................................... 1657

PAYMENT OF DEATH BENEFITSNON-RETIRED MEMBERS

The International ExecutiveCouncil approved the paymentof death benefits payable autho-rized under the provisions ofArticle XI, Section 4 of the IBEWConstitution to the followingforty-five (45) non-retired mem-bers’ designated beneficiaries:

MEMBERSHIPIN L.U.

Tomasini, Peter A. ........................................ 3Kleimann, Kirby E. ....................................... 9Clark, David J. ............................................ 11Harris, Charles L. ........................................ 11Hopper, Dino ............................................... 11Wilcox, Ben E. ............................................ 12Simmons, Craig .......................................... 17Lowry, David R. .......................................... 26

Keppler, Paul J. ......................................... 35Kjornes, Terry E. ........................................ 48Morris, Randall L. ...................................... 55Miller, Richard M. ...................................... 58Bridges, Christoph L.................................. 66Kelly, Joseph J. ......................................... 98Rourke, Michael L...................................... 98Meyers, John W. ....................................... 111Rice, James E. ......................................... 124Gibbons, Donald J. .................................. 126Maramba, Michael ................................... 134Weiland, Daniel J. .................................... 191Meakins, Dennis H. .................................. 213Unger, Gary J........................................... 213Davidson, Charles A................................. 226Lowery, Lawrence E................................ 245Dionne, Joe B. ......................................... 332Farris, Dennis J........................................ 342Kivisto, Brian K. ....................................... 353Monk, Brian S. ......................................... 354Rogers, Darwin P .................................... 369Melvin, Steffen C. .................................... 387Mayes, John R. ........................................ 461Langford, Raymond D. ............................ 480Baker, Shawn........................................... 481Freitag, David M. ..................................... 540Sorrell, Arthur L....................................... 558Swetz, Michael......................................... 569Adcock, Donald P .................................... 649Bronski, Jeffrey J.................................... 701Becerra, Mario E...................................... 763Hunt, Robert J. ........................................ 768Derrick, Delton C. .................................... 861Hughes, Jeffery B. ................................... 915Maeda, Todd E. ....................................... 1186Olsen, Kenneth....................................... 1205Pringle, Larry M...................................... 2172

PAYMENT OF DEATH BENEFITSRETIRED MEMBERS

The International ExecutiveCouncil approved the paymentof death benefits payable autho-rized under the provisions ofArticle XI, Section 4 of the IBEWConstitution to the followingtwo hundred forty-one (241)retired members’ designatedbeneficiaries:

MEMBERSHIPIN L.U.

Bliss, Maurice A. .......................................... 1Bresnan, Martin ........................................... 1Green, Robert E. .......................................... 1Metzger, James I. ........................................ 1Overturf, Archie R. ....................................... 1Schatz, William O......................................... 1Smith, William W. ........................................ 1Whitsell, Kermit E. ....................................... 2Alexander, Michael A. .................................. 3Aritelli, Joseph ............................................. 3Cuesta, Modesto J. ...................................... 3Darin, John ................................................... 3Glifort, Harvey F. .......................................... 3Graf, Lawrence R. ........................................ 3Holvik, Erling A............................................. 3Johnson, Hugh B. ........................................ 3Junick, Micheal S. ....................................... 3Marmo, Dominick ......................................... 3Matranga, Frank........................................... 3Newbold, Raymond E. ................................. 3Oconnor, Michael A...................................... 3Payadue, Curtis ............................................ 3Sasonkin, Norman S. ................................... 3Simak, Stephen ............................................ 3Werner, Andrew T. ....................................... 4Young, Benjamin L. ...................................... 6Young, Timothy J. ........................................ 8Hall, John L................................................. 11Haugen, Clarence J.................................... 11Hively, Carroll G. ......................................... 11Rogers, Tone E. ........................................... 11Russ, Louie T............................................... 11Saddlemire, Ralph M.................................. 11Sisk, Hugh L. ............................................... 11Wieting, Bernard ........................................ 11Farmer, Richard W..................................... 15Legan, Edward J. ....................................... 15Brandsasse, C H. ........................................ 16Cornelius, Hal H. ......................................... 17Wessel, Lavern A. ....................................... 18Belcher, Billy R. ......................................... 20Johns, Carl L. ............................................. 20Maultsby, William E................................... 20Kenney, John J.......................................... 25Wahlberg, Harry ......................................... 25Wright, Howard L....................................... 25Parson, Jerry M. ........................................ 26Azzinaro, Angelo M. ................................... 35Amberik, Gary J......................................... 38Baillie, Alan R............................................. 38Minch, Daniel L. ......................................... 38Munz, Lawrence J. .................................... 38Oscker, Thomas V. ..................................... 38Griffin, Donald D. ....................................... 43Johnson, James E. .................................... 44Nelson, Morris T. ........................................ 48

Newton, Larry F. ........................................ 48Bertini, Richard W. .................................... 58Danko, Steve .............................................. 58Doherty, Gerald G. ..................................... 58Embach, Raymond L. ................................ 58Gevercer, Harry.......................................... 58Harwood, Norman E. ................................. 58Herr, Lawrence C....................................... 58Russo, Antonio J........................................ 58Simon, Robert J......................................... 58Barnes, Bobby D. ....................................... 68Partlow, Gerald A. ...................................... 77McDonnell, John F. .................................... 81Verhovsek, Vincent L. ................................ 81Holdeman, John W. ................................... 82Darrer, Elmer F........................................... 86Sweeney, Robert D.................................... 86Spencer, Francis W. .................................. 90Spitze, Elmer W. ........................................ 95Grill, William F............................................ 98Delsesto, John ........................................... 99Rosa, Henry C. ........................................... 99Silva, Michael N. ........................................ 99Sanderson, Joe F. .................................... 100Ducworth, Jack C. ................................... 102Vogelzang, Hubert D. ............................... 102Vonduhn, Richard R. ................................ 102Walsh, Edward L. ..................................... 102Comeau, Donald O. .................................. 103Meade, Robert F. ...................................... 103Markovic, Milisav ..................................... 105Dreier, Roy W. .......................................... 109Podobinski, Theodore ............................... 110Carmichael, Raymond C. ......................... 112Preszler, Oscar W. .................................... 112Halbhuber, Frank A.................................. 124Hines, Herbert G. ..................................... 124Land, Thomas E. ...................................... 124Smiley, Vincent ........................................ 124Lubrecht, Harold G. ................................. 125Brasch, Christian A.................................. 126Patrick, Lawrence R. ............................... 126Vogel, Joseph A. ...................................... 126Stockton, Ashton C.................................. 130Humphries, Floyd H. ................................ 131Barnich, George ....................................... 134Daniels, Benjamin W. .............................. 134Fisher, Glenn G. ....................................... 134Gault, Ralph W. ........................................ 134Hookanson, Bernard E............................. 134Kerr, John C............................................. 134Tate, Robert J. ......................................... 134Tryboski, Louis E...................................... 134Maynard, Jerry L. .................................... 159Hauck, Raymond E. ................................. 163Hansen, William A.................................... 164Meyler, Walter J. ..................................... 164Orsini, Fred E............................................ 164Landreth, Hughlet C. ................................ 175Mathis, John C. ........................................ 175Murrah, Benjamin F.................................. 175Parrish, Lewis ........................................... 175LaMore, Arnold J...................................... 176Mayotte, Eugene J. .................................. 176Barbee, James T. ..................................... 177Horne, Jack............................................... 177Harrison, Joseph D. ................................. 194Okeefe, James L. ..................................... 196Wartena, Edgar W.................................... 197Kisby, Charles E. ...................................... 210Buck, Sidney J......................................... 213Patterson, Emmett F................................ 222Manchester, Byron .................................. 226Kraft, Benedict J. .................................... 233Warrey, Phillip M. .................................... 239Robideau, Raymond H............................. 241Robinson, Paul T. ..................................... 246Roberts, Milton L. .................................... 275Hoelscher, William C. .............................. 278Holmes, Howard S. .................................. 292Lewis, Archie C. ....................................... 295Justice, Richard R................................... 306Everhart, Albert E. ................................... 312Whitehead, James W. ............................. 313Petty, Hugh K. .......................................... 317Bitzenhofer, Frank C. .............................. 322Dekas, James F........................................ 326Furrier, Tibor G. ....................................... 332Stretz, Richard L...................................... 340Wilson, Henry N. ...................................... 340Furches, Robert B. .................................. 342Leighton, Jack W..................................... 343Thornton, Ronald E. ................................. 347Laguidice, James J. ................................ 349Christian, Bohdon .................................... 351Debeer, Vernon P. .................................... 351Hall, Johnnie ............................................ 351Gardner, Robert W. ................................. 353Goodman, Harry ....................................... 353Kovacs, Sandor ........................................ 353Saaliste, Vladimir ..................................... 353Baker, Larry J.......................................... 354Fischang, William E................................. 363Humeston, John D................................... 363Orielley, Thomas P. .................................. 363Miller, Donald E. ...................................... 364McCarty, Claude R. ................................. 369Warner, Otho............................................ 369Wingerd, John M..................................... 369


Young, Robert D. ..................................... 386Hancock, William M. ............................... 434Gwartney, Zed A. ..................................... 440Laker, Stanley G. ..................................... 440Coats, Keith L........................................... 453Porter, Wesley L. ...................................... 474Culberson, A R. ........................................ 480Whitney, Charles E. ................................. 481Beran, Frank ............................................ 488Bennett, Wallace G.................................. 494Cardamone, Eugene ................................ 499Shutt, Robert W....................................... 499Mangrum, James L. ................................ 508Ray, Billy V. .............................................. 553Robbins, Ovan P....................................... 558Watkins, Tommy L. .................................. 558Sanborn, Raymond W.............................. 567Hayward, Walter L................................... 569White, Albert L. ....................................... 569McRae, Joseph V. .................................... 570Brown, Jesse B. ....................................... 577Beamer, Kenneth S. ................................ 584Tuggle, Bennie L. ..................................... 584Bartlett, Woodruff ................................... 602

Loddy, George G. ...................................... 611Miller, Donald R. ....................................... 611Odom, Horace J. ...................................... 613Johnson, Billie ......................................... 659Swander, Stanley W. ............................... 661Crouch, Robert C. .................................... 665Lester, W G. ............................................. 666Meador, Russell ....................................... 668Barrett, Edward ....................................... 688Fleming, Keith A. ..................................... 697Horn, Charles E. ....................................... 701Waddel, Jerry B....................................... 702Apple, Jack F............................................ 723Burton, Richard H. ................................... 734Layman, Edward K. .................................. 747Riddle, George E. ..................................... 760Smelcher, Lee R. ..................................... 760Stevens, Robert M. .................................. 763Dempster, John R.................................... 773Holmes, Curtis G...................................... 835Diamond, Peter A..................................... 852Bridges, Winston H.................................. 903Creal, Gerald K......................................... 903Brunton, Norman...................................... 915

Flint, Raymond H...................................... 917Bergin, Eddie V. ....................................... 953Alderman, Morris Y.................................. 968Dimmick, William F. ................................ 968Worley, Alvah H. ...................................... 968Jacobs, Daniel W. .................................... 972Brayman, Herbert A. .............................. 1047Cushman, Robert J. .............................. 1049Soucy, Lawrence .................................... 1070Grimes, Henry D..................................... 1087Bolt, George R. ....................................... 1106Marks, Roberts A.................................... 1158Kawamoto, Lawrence............................. 1186Malek, Joseph........................................ 1245Owen, Orville .......................................... 1245Snodgrass, Andrew J. ........................... 1245Crawford, Clarence D............................ 1250Smith, Edward G. ................................... 1319Orbas, Raymond J. ................................ 1377Griffin, Perry D. ..................................... 1393Frank, George P. .................................... 1439Culver, William E. .................................. 1536Smith, Billy L. ......................................... 1547Young, Kenneth W.................................. 1547

Harrington, Robert B. ............................ 1579Bowman, Willard D. ............................... 1701Watson, Talmadge G. ............................ 2265Kishaba, Seiden ..................................... 2295

PAYMENT OF DEATH BENEFITSRETIRED MEMBERS

Payment of death benefits waspaid to the following thirty (30)retired members from theInternational Office:

Adams, Walter E.McDermott, Robert T.Andrew, Gilbert S.McGee, AndersonCamp, Louis R.McGuirk, Frank E.Coleman, Charles H.Meneley, Victor N.Croatto, RobertMoreland, Doyle E.Davidson, John A.Seguin, Gerald H.

Derocco, Jerome C.Shaffer, Earl F.Dorey, Forrest L.Swin, Harold J.Ensminger, Robert R.Tompkins, Robert N.Fisher, James C.Van Horne, Warren C.Forbis, Melvin R.

Wateska, Theodore J.Foster, EddHammer, Donald H.Hammond, Searcey N.Heibel, Clifford J.Hirsch, MurrayHouse, Charles R.Linn, HarryMartin, Margaret

THE NEXT REGULAR INTERNATIONAL COUNCILMEETING

This regular meeting of the International ExecutiveCouncil was held in the Sheraton Maui Hotel, inLahaina, Hawaii. This meeting adjourned on January29, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the InternationalExecutive Council will commence at 8:00 a.m., onTuesday, May 20, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois.

FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCILPatrick Lavin, Secretary

Atop Africa’s Roof

I’m a master electrician and a trade school teacher at theFrench trade school in Ottawa. Last September, I went to Africato climb Mount Meru (14,978 feet) and Mount Kilimanjaro inTanzania. This picture, taken on top of Kilimanjaro (19,340 feet)combines my two passions: the mountain and my job. It wastaken at 4:45 a.m., early because you leave for the final pushfor the summit at 12:30 a.m. I was the first one to step on theroof of Africa that day. Because it was a bit cold, I did not waitfor sunrise. I hope this gives motivation to other people to pushtheir limits and reach their goals.

Martin Cecyre

Local 586 member, Ottawa, Ontario

Asking ‘What If?’

In the midst of the current economic downturn, where everygovernment entity is struggling for financial survival, MonroeCounty, Fla., is in the process of trying to squeeze funds tocomplete a $500 million central sewer system, without muchluck. Has anyone looked ahead to a catastrophic failure ofsome or all of these systems due to a Hurricane Andrew or Kat-rina? Can’t happen, you say? Let me quote from an article in theWinter 2008 edition of the IBEW Journal. “There is still no

sewage treatment in St. Bernard’s Parish in New Orleans (twoand half years after Hurricane Katrina). We asked for $35 mil-lion to fix the sewer treatment plant, says Chet Held, whoserves as an assistant business manager for Local 130. So farthey’ve spent $60 million pumping raw sewage into trucks andhauling it out. We asked the federal government, the state, thelocals, but state and local governments are limited. It wasPROMISED to us. The government is just not helping.”

Just imagine truck convoys loaded with raw sewage on U.S.Route 1 and a chain reaction accident. Can’t happen? That iswhat they said about the Flagler Railroad to Key West. So myquestion to the powers to be is, “What if?”

Howard Gelbman

Local 349 retiree, Miami

Honoring America

I agree wholeheartedly with “Buy American” by Robert Wolf-gang and “Supporting Our President” by Guy Katz. It's gettingharder and harder to find American-made things these days. Ifwe truly do need an item and can't find it on the Internet orelsewhere...we bite the bullet and purchase it or make a deci-sion to do without the item. We also hope that the items soldby IBEW are American-made as well. Mr. Wolfgang was dead-on with his comments. He also could try antique stores forStanley thermoses–you can find many treasures that you knoware American-made.

Kenneth L. Peterson

Local 332 member, San Jose, Calif.

(Ed. Note: All items sold by the IBEW are union-made ineither the United States or Canada.)

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