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Wednesday, July 4, is our next negotiated holiday. Enjoy your day off, and celebrate safely! |
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I would like to thank everyone who ran for office in the Local Union election. Congratulations to you whether you won or lost. Your dedication to Local 26 and your desire to serve our membership are vital to the growth of our Union, and I appreciate your involvement. Thanks, also, to Rich Murphy for serving as the Election Judge and to the Tellers for volunteering their time. The winners of the election are: BUSINESS MANAGER: Chuck Graham; PRESIDENT: Butch Ramos; VICE PRESIDENT: Larry Greenhill, Sr.; RECORDING SECRETARY: Frank Laddbush; FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Mike Shoemaker; TREASURER: Jerry Lozupone; EXECUTIVE BOARD: Joseph F. “Joe” Dabbs, Bill Giusti, Steve Zimmerman, George Hogan, Randolph Scott, John “Johnny” Collins; EXAMINING BOARD: Jerry Lewis, Walter Carroll, Melvin Cherry. |
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On May 30th, 2007, the Teledata Unit met and elected Unit Officers. John Molnar, Jr. was elected Chairman and Agustin Nunez, Jr. was elected Vice Chairman. Congratulations to the newly elected Unit Officers. |
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Recently, I was asked to serve as a Trustee for the Maryland State Democratic Party. I was honored to accepted that appointment. The Democratic Party meets several times a year to discuss the agenda of democrats in the state of Maryland. They also, among other issues, work on ways of getting voters out to the polls on election day. |
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I would like to acknowledge David McCord and Rich Murphy for coordinating another successful JATC Graduation which was held at Martins Crosswinds on Saturday, June 2. Everything went off without a hitch, and we were proud to graduate 77 apprentices. See below for more photos of the graduation. |
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Local 26 is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarship award - Meghan Newman and Jasmine Ross. Jasmine (pictured left, below) is the daughter of Brother Michael Ross, and she lives in Suitland, Maryland. Jasmine graduated from Potomac High School last month and has her sights on an engineering degree. She plans to attend either Temple or West Virginia University. Meghan (pictured right, below) is a resident of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, and is the daughter of Brother Robert Newman. Meghan graduated in May from Huntingtown High School. Her plans are to pursue a nursing degree at East Carolina University. Best wishes to these outstanding scholars! Our thanks to the many qualified applicants. You should all be very proud of your accomplishments. |
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Pictured above, from left to right— Mike Shoemaker, Financial Secretary; Thomas Spruill, 30 Yrs; Robert Demarr, 30 Yrs; Randy Labruno, 20 Yrs; Howdy Ritchie, Jr. (back), 35 Yrs; Carnell Ritchie, 20 Yrs; Albert Orrison, Jr. (back), 35 Yrs; Michael Ross, 25 Yrs; David August, 30 Yrs; John Houston (back), 25 Yrs; Richard Duelley, 30 Yrs; Mark Lizzi (back), 25 Yrs; Robert Atwell (front), 30 Yrs; Stephen Barry (far back), 30 Yrs; Leon Geibel, Jr., 25 Yrs; Chuck Graham, Business Manager; Arthur Campli, 20 Yrs; Butch Ramos, President |
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Telecommunications Graduates
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R-A Upgrade Graduates |
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who participated in the Local Union elections by seeking office, serving as election judge, tellers, and those who took the time to vote and return ballots. It is with your continuing support and participation that Local 26 remains strong. I recently visited one of the most interesting projects in the metro area, the Wilson Bridge Project. Pictured below with me is Business Agent, Steve Zimmerman, and Brother Hermitt “MO” Mosley. MO has done an incredible job serving as Steward on this very difficult project and, with his efforts, this job has progressed smoothly. We all too often take for granted the great work that Stewards in Local 26 perform, so take time to thank the Steward on your job. Don’t forget the upcoming Local picnics: July 14, 2007 for Roanoke and August 4, 2007 for the Washington area. You will have a great time with your family and enjoy the opportunity to visit with your brothers and sisters. |
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by Butch Ramos, President |
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This year’s Retired Members’ crab feast will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2007, from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. Again, we are at the pavilion on Mayo Beach in Edgewater, Maryland. The menu includes hard crabs, crab soup, Italian sausage with peppers and onions, hot dogs, condiments, coleslaw, potato salad, corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, carrot cake, ice water, soft drinks and beer. Please bring crab knockers if you have them. The crab feast will be held rain or shine. Please remember, this is an “All-You-Can-Eat” crab feast on the premises only!!! Anyone seen taking crabs to their car will no longer be served! The cost is $35.00 for Retired Members and their spouse or guest, and $40.00 for all others. The deadline for reservations is Friday, August 24, 2007. There will be no tickets; however, your name will be recorded when you send in your request. Please make checks payable to “Retired Members’ Club, IBEW Local 26” and mail to Eugene S. Long, 802 Coxswain Way, #202, Annapolis, MD 21401. You may call Gene Long, (410) 897-0456, or Dick Bissell, (301) 277-5823, for further information. There will be no Retired Members’ Club meeting in September due to the crab feast. |
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by Dick Bissell, President, Retired Members’ Club |
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Stanley A. Shock, 40 Years, |
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William R. Cleland #1524 Joseph W. Gheen #1525 James D. Handley #1526 Robert M. Holcomb #1527 |
Thomas J. McCawley, Jr. #1528 Joseph A. Ruby #1529 Sidney F. Ratcliff, Jr. #1530 Harlon E. Blankenship #1531 |
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Raymond L. Gheen #1532 Regis J. Kingera #1533 Duane S. Pase #1534 Paul W. Rose #1535 |
Randy Chandler #1536 Steven G. Grube #1537 William J. Hall #1538 Robert E. Wexler #1539 |
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Retirement Assessment for April, May, & June is $32.00. |
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We are now matching a $5.00 deposit into new share accounts for children under 18. Account cards can be mailed to your home, filled out and returned with a check or money order in the amount of $5.00 made payable to IBEW 26 FCU. Please send a copy of the birth certificate and social security card for a child and a copy of all joint owner’s current driver’s license. This $5.00 matching deposit must remain in the account for one year before the hold is released. |
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Pick up an IBEW 26 FCU Car Wash Kit when your loan
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Loan applications
can be faxed, mailed or filled out in the Credit Union office. Turn around time To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What does this mean for you? When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask for a copy of your driver’s license or other identifying documentation. |
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Credit Union Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Telephone: 301-306-0610 Toll free: 888-306-0610 Audio response: 800-724-7573 www.ibew26fcu.com Email: information@ibew26fcu.com |
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Greetings, Brothers and Sisters! The summer weather is finally upon us. Those of us who have been around the Washington, DC area for a while know what that means - long, hot and muggy days. So make sure you dress accordingly and stay hydrated. I encourage our members who are Foremen and Stewards to make a concerted effort to make sure “. . . that on all jobs sites safe, cooled drinking water is provided at all times. . .” (excerpt from Article IV, Section 4.19 of the Inside Wireman Agreement). I have tried to include a quote in most of my articles. Here is one from Theodore Hesburgh, former President of the University of Notre Dame: “People don’t make decisions because they are easy; or because they are cheap; or because they are popular; they make them because they are right”. In other words, separate the clutter or fluff surrounding the situation or circumstance from the “bare” facts. Then weigh any historical or performance matters relevant to the situation or circumstance and, hopefully, you’ll make the right decision. I believe, and I think most of you would agree, that deep down inside we all want to do what is right. Have a safe and enjoyable summer. I’ll see you either at the monthly meeting or one of our picnics (Clarksburg or Roanoke). We (the Business Office) have a standing call for dedicated members who would like to volunteer some of their time, get involved and help strengthen our Local! The Minority Coalition meets at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd Friday, right before the General Membership Meeting. Plan on attending. |
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by Larry Greenhill, Sr., Vice-President/Minority Coalition President |
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is normally 24 hours. Get pre-approval for your vehicle, then go shopping. New car purchasing services are through United Buyers Service and MVCP. Used car purchasing services are through Enterprise used car sales.
