ON THE BRIDGE

June 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry Roughton Jr. and his family for the recent loss of his father, Larry Roughton Sr., who passed away in May at the age of 57. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Under Doctor’s Care: Dale Miller Jr., Keith Steiner, Chuck George, Gary Handley, Rex Ottney, Steve Bartha, Don Manoylovich, Jimmy Blaze, Tony Ames, Bobby Nickles, Russ Johnson, Derrick Dellaflora, and Kylee Blaze. Please keep them in your prayers.

Congratulations to Clinton and Wendy Combs who are celebrating the recent birth of their beautiful baby girl, Keira Ladow Combs, who weighed in at six pounds, thirteen ounces, 20 inches.

Hats off to the following individuals who recently completed their journey to becoming a JIW: Alan Albright, John Ayala, Rob Branyan III, Taurean Carter, Mike Daly, Matt Gurtzweiler, Keith Russeau, Rudy Takacs, Anthony Torres, and Eric Wymer.

International ScholarshipWinner – A big congratulations to Katie Lee Meusling, daughter of Local #55 member Don Meusling, who has been awarded a $5,000 renewable scholarship from our International Association. Only four scholarships are awarded each year to sons and daughters of Ironworker members from across the United States. Keep up the good work!

Allocation of Monetary Increase - If you attended June’s union meeting, you witnessed the Democratic process of allocating our $1.35 monetary increase, effective the first full payroll period in July.

The monetary allocations are as follows: Wage rate: $.90, Defined Benefit Pension - $.25, Health Insurance - $.10, Personal Account Plan (PAP) - $.04, and Apprentice Fund - $.06.

Elections – Election of officers will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Polling hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will be required to show your current dues receipt prior to voting. My office will be open during polling hours to provide you with your updated receipt. (Dues payments will be accepted.) Please note: according to our International Constitution, only “full dues paying” members who are current are eligible to vote.

Summer Picnic – Local #55 is sponsoring a family picnic for all our retired and active members and their immediate families on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Putt’n Pond Speed Park. Look for a future mailing with complete details.

Ironworkers International Festival - The annual Ironworkers Festival in Mackinaw City, Michigan will be the weekend of August 8, 9, and 10, 2008. As always, registration and beer tent will be on Friday night; the parade, skilled events and beer tent will be on Saturday; and championship events and awards will be on Sunday.

To all the fathers, happy Father’s Day!

Enjoy the summer weather,

Joe Blaze

 

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