Union Labor Bulletin

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

June/July 2018

 

NEW BUSINESS OFFICE & TRUST OFFICE LOCATION

We are getting closer to our move to Rancho Cordova and want to remind everyone that when the Business Office and the Trust and LMCC offices move, the entire membership, along with all of our affiliates will receive a postcard with the actual date of operation. In the meantime, we will be using the new location for a few committee meetings and if you are on those committees you will receive a notice. For now, it is business as usual at El Centro Road. JUST A REMINDER:  The JATC is not moving with us this summer. Our training center will remain, at this time, on El Centro Road.

 

JULY MEETING / NEW DATE!

The July Membership meeting on will be held on Wednesday July 11^th in lieu of the 4^th (Closed in observance of Independence Day). This meeting will be held at the Hall on El Centro Road.

 

JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES MEETING

The regularly scheduled Joint Executive Committees Meeting for those members who serve on Local 340 Committees and Trusts is scheduled for Saturday July 28^th from 8-Noon. Notices will be mailed in advance to committee members with location of this meeting but please mark your calendars now to attend. There will be alot to discuss.

 

JATC GRADUATION CLASS OF 2018

Congratulations to this year’s apprentice graduates. It was a pleasure attending the ceremony along with 9^th District International Vice President John O’Rouke and International Representative Mike Meals, who both gave inspiring speeches to the graduates.

 

STATE FAIR BOOTH – CAL EXPO

Don’t forget! Saturday July 14^th is Local 340’s day to man the Union Booth at the California State Fair. Be sure to stop by for some “freebies” and introduce yourself to the Brothers and Sisters who will be volunteering their time to get out our message that IBEW 360 is about Union jobs and benefits.

 

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:

This years’ winners (Michelle Campbell, Jasmine Prasad, and Esperanza Damian) will be presented with their scholarships at the Membership Meeting scheduled for July 11^th.  Congratulations again to the scholarship winners! It is due to the dedication of their parents and grandparents living the Union way that inspired these winners to write their essays about the importance of Unions. Come to the meeting and hear them read these essays. Also, there will be cake!

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB NEWS:

IBEW 340 DAY AT THE BAY

This annual Fishing Trip is currently scheduled for Saturday August 11^th. Tickets are $140.00 each (which does include a T-shirt commemorating the day). If interested in receiving more information or getting a spot on the boat, contact Brother Jason Prasad @ 916-801-6221 or Brother Jason Green @ 916-716-6845.

 

ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S CLUB RAFFLE

Tickets are now available for the annual Sportsman’s Club Raffle.  Prizes are a Henry Rifle, USA made Rod & Reel, a Shotgun, a specially designed IBEW knife and much, much more. Drawing will be held at the September 5^th membership meeting.  Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Purchase them at the Union Meetings, at the Business Office (cash only) or from a member of the Sportsman’s Club.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 09/15/18

We will be holding our next Picnic meeting July 12^th at the New Hall (Systems Parkway) at 4 PM.  Remember, if you want to be part of the Picnic Volunteer Committee, call Reyna at the Hall or join us at the next meeting.  Help in the planning of the picnic and help on picnic day is always needed and greatly appreciated. Please keep a look out for the RSVPs in the mail in July and be sure to return them by Friday, August 17^th to be entered for the Grand Prize.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

Office Manager Patty Paterson suffered a fall over the Memorial Day weekend and is currently out on disability. She is out of the hospital now and at home recovering from a concussion and two shattered wrists. Patty will be undergoing several more surgeries in the near future. She wanted you all to know she appreciates all of the prayers and support she has received. We ae wishing her a full and speedy recovery!

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

I am very sorry to report on the passing of the following members:

 

Brother Glen Huddle – 62 year member / 86 years of age. (No services)

 

Brother Gene Sackett – 43 year member / 67 years of age. (Services were held in June)

 

NOTE! The Business Offices and Trust Office will be closed on Independence Day, Wednesday the 4^th of July. No Union meeting or Executive Board meeting that night. Both of these meetings have been rescheduled for Wednesday July 11^th.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

 

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – Sacramento Hall – NOTE! JULY MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY JULY 11^TH, the 2^ND Wednesday of the month due to the 4^th of July falling on a Wednesday this year.

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING –  1^st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall – Note: see above regarding the July meeting.

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday July 24^th @ 5:00PM  – Note: 7 members needed to have a quorum.

 

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday July 19^th @ 5:00PM! – Note: 5 members needed. to have a quorum

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

May/June 2018

 

NEW BUSINESS OFFICE & TRUST OFFICE LOCATION

We are getting closer to our move to Rancho Cordova and want to remind everyone that when the Business Office, Trust Office and the LMCC office moves, you will receive a postcard with the actual move date.   In the meantime, it is business as usual at El Centro Road. Note:  The JATC is not moving with us this summer. Our training center will remain, at this time, on El Centro Road.

 

UNIT MEETINGS

Quarterly Unit meetings are held for our Sound & Communications members and our Civil Service members who work for the City and County of Sacramento. We prepared for these meeting in the months of January, April, July and October. However, in order to hold a Unit meeting exclusively for these classifications, the IBEW Constitution defines a quorum for union meetings as seven members unless that classification is less than 75 individuals, at which that would be five members needed for a quorum. In other words, we need members showing up at the quarterly meetings to have the meeting.

At the April 19^th Civil Service Unit meeting over 5 members attended and since we have less than 75 members in that classification, we were able to hold that meeting. However, at the regularly scheduled S&C unit meeting of April 24^th, only 1 member showed up (we needed at least 7 since at present we have 196 Sound & Communication members). Therefore, no quorum, no meeting.

If you want to be involved with issues pertaining only to your classifications, you need to make it a point to attend your Unit quarterly meetings.  Thank you.

 

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:

This years’ winners have been notified and will be presented with their scholarships at the Membership Meeting scheduled for July 11^th.  It was a very hard decision this year as the applicants were incredible. They were so good, that the Executive Board gave out a 3^rd place award, instead of just 1^st and 2^nd.   Please come to the July meeting to congratulate these young women and to hear them read the essays they wrote on “Why Unions are good for America”.  Congratulations to:

1^st Place – Michele Amber Campbell (granddaughter of 60 year retired member Brother Burt Campbell)

2^nd Place – Jasmine Aliah Prasad (daughter of active member Brother Jason Prasad)

3^rd Place – Esperanza Marie Damian (daughter of active member Brother Gilbert Damian)

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB NEWS:

IBEW 340 DAY AT THE BAY

This annual Fishing Trip is currently scheduled for Saturday August 11^th. Tickets are $140.00 each (which does include a T-shirt commemorating the day). If interested in receiving more information or getting a spot on the boat, contact Brother Jason Prasad @ 916-801-6221 or Brother Jason Green @ 916-716-6845.

 

ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S CLUB RAFFLE

Tickets are now available for the annual Sportsman’s Club Raffle.  Prizes are a Henry Rifle, USA made Rod & Reel, a Shotgun, a specially designed IBEW knife and much, much more. Drawing will be held at the September 5^th membership meeting.  Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Purchase them at the Union Meetings, at the Business Office (cash only) or from a member of the Sportsman’s Club.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 09/15/18

We’re still in the planning stages, but from the last meeting, it looks like this year’s picnic is going to be the best one ever.  Remember, if you want to be part of the Picnic Volunteer Committee, call Reyna at the Hall.  Help in the planning of the picnic and help on picnic day is always needed and greatly appreciated. The fliers and RSVP’s will be mailed to you in early July.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

Brother Justin Gomez is still recuperating but from the looks of it, he is keeping his positive attitude regarding receiving a 2^nd kidney transplant. We hope it will be soon, Brother. Please continue to remember Brother Gomez in your thoughts and prayers.

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

I am very sorry to report on the passing of the following members:

Brother Scott Davidson – 26 year member / 51 years of age. – Celebration of life will be held on Friday June 15^th @ 6PM Church of the Foothills, 2380 Merrychase Dr. Cameron Park – Wear Scott’s favorite color – Orange!

Brother Marvin Simmons – 70 year member/94 years of age. (Services were held in April)

Brother Roger Teel – 34 year member / 57 years of age (No services)

 

NOTE! The Business Offices and Trust Office will be closed on Independence Day, Wednesday the 4^th of July. No Union meeting or Executive Board meeting that night. These meetings have been rescheduled to be held on Wednesday 7/11/18.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

 

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – Sacramento Hall – NOTE! JULY MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY JULY 11^TH, the 2^ND Wednesday of the month due to the 4^th of July falling on a Wednesday this year.

REDDING UNIT MEETING –  1^st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall – Note: see above regarding the July meeting.

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday July 24^th @ 5:00PM  – Note: 7 members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday July 19^th @ 5:00PM! – Note: 5 members needed. to have a quorum

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

April / May 2018

 

GROWTH & CHANGE

Just since the 1^st of the year, your Organizers have brought in 55 new members and signed up 4 new Local 340 signatory employers; Voltage Specialists, H Electric Hankins Electric and Duy Electric. This is going to be a great year for Local 340. The work will be plentiful, we will be moving to our new home in Rancho Cordova and we will continue to grow in membership.

 

Local 340 dispatcher Brother Michael Franklin has taken the time in the last few months to meet with dispatchers from other Locals on their procedures. He then consulted with the designer of our Dispatch Software Program and will be bringing some new ideas to the table that he feels will definitely improve our referral procedures. I am very pleased with Brother Franklin’s positive dynamics that he has brought into the Business Office. He has become a very vital part of our team.

 

For more details on these issues and more, come to the Monthly Union Meetings on the 1^st Wednesdays of the month still held here at the Hall on El Centro Road. Don’t get your information second-hand. The most up-to-date information is shared at the meetings, so make it a point to attend your meetings and be the first to know what is going on with your Local Union

NOTE! The May and June meetings will be held on the 1^st Wednesdays, but the July meeting has been moved to the 2^nd Wednesday 7/11) due to the 4^th of July Holiday falling on our regular meeting date. Please make a note of this date change and again, we will let you know the minute we move to the new building. In the meantime, all business is still at El Centro Road in Sacramento.

 

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:

It was very challenging to pick the winners of the Harry Bain Scholarship as each of the three applicants were incredible. It really was neck and neck with academic achievements, community involvement, etc. Therefore, the Executive Board approved a motion to grant all three of this years’ applicants an award this year. Congratulations to the winners and to their parents and grandparents for raising such brilliant and upstanding citizens.

 

1^st Place – Michele Amber Campbell (granddaughter of 60 year retired member Brother Burt Campbell)

2^nd Place – Jasmine Aliah Prasad (daughter of active member Brother Jason Prasad)

3^rd Place – Esperanza Marie Damian (daughter of active member Brother Gilbert Damian)

 

These young ladies and their families, have been invited to attend our July 11, 2018 Membership Meeting to read their “Why Unions Are Good For America” essays which were part of their applications. They will be presented their certificates and scholarship awards at the July 11^th meeting.

 

CLAY SHOOT

Local 340 was once again a major sponsor of the 7^th Annual IBEW Nor-Cal Clay Shoot this year and it was a good time. Locals 1245 and 180 planned a great event that went off without a hitch and I want to shout out a special thanks to my staff and the members of Local 340’s Sportsman’s Club for truly showing up and helping with all of the preparations to ensure a great day for IBEW members and their families. The funds raised each year go to the Boys & Girls Club of America.

 

IBEW 340 DAY AT THE BAY

This annual Fishing Trip is currently scheduled for Saturday August 11^th. Tickets are $140.00 each which does include a T-shirt commemorating the day. If interested in receiving more information or getting a spot on the boat, contact Brother Jason Prasad @ 916-801-6221 or Brother Jason Green @ 916-716-6845.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 09/15/18

If you want to be part of this year’s Picnic Volunteer Committee, call Reyna at the Hall. Help in the planning of the picnic and help on picnic day is always needed and greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

Robert Odehnal suffered a little heart scare recently but after a short stint in the hospital and the insertion of a stint, he is on the mend and hoping to return to work soon!

 

Brother Justin Gomez had a bit of a setback in March and wound up in the hospital for surgery. As of this writing (April 19^th), he is now back home and working on getting stronger. The paperwork for his 2^nd kidney transplant has been submitted and once he recovers from this latest setback, he should be good to go. Please continue to keep him in your prayers.

 

Brother Bill Vice stopped in the Hall recently. Over a year ago, Brother suffered a broken neck in a truck accident. He is still needing our prayers and positive thoughts as his recovery has not been as fast or as complete as he was hoping. Brother Vice wants you to know though, he plans to still be at his “beverage spot” at this year’s membership picnic on September 15^th. Get Well Brother.

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

I am very sorry to report on the following member passings:

 

Brother Tom Fleeman – 59 year member/80 years of age

Brother Michael Janes – 28 year member/62 years of age

Brother Roy Trent (on Participating Withdrawal) – 18 year member/47 years of age

 

We have also been notified that the members listed below recently lost loved ones:

Sandi Abbott (Mother)

Brother Nathan Awe (Wife)

Brother Richard Wagner (Mother)

Keep these Brothers and Sister and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

 

Memorial Day

Monday May 28^th we will celebrate Memorial Day. This is a day when we should all take a special moment in the middle of our Memorial Day festivities to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The Business Offices and Trust Office will be closed on this day.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – Sacramento Hall

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday July 24^th @ 5:00PM

 

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday July 19^th @ 5:00PM!

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

March / April 2018

 

 

STILL AT EL CENTRO ROAD!

The remodel is going along nicely but with all construction, the end date constantly changes. It is looking more like mid-May until we will be moving into the new building in Rancho Cordova. Once we make that move, every member and affiliate will receive a “We’ve Moved” postcard announcing the new address and other information.

 

BUSINESS OFFICE STAFF CHANGES

If you came to the March 7^th meeting, you have already heard of some staffing changes that were made recently. Brother Mike Franklin is now working in the Business Office as the main Dispatcher. Brother Rusty Johnston has rejoined Brother Rob Saragoza as full time Organizers and Brother D’Elman Clark is working as a Business Representative and PAC registrar. I welcome Brother Franklin to our Office Family and look forward to working with him.

 

REFERRAL BOOKS – CHANGES ARE COMING

We’ve been busy with job calls and that is only going to continue. At present, we are currently looking at making some improvements to our referral policy that we feel will help us to fill all Local 340 job calls, especially in regards to the Short Calls. These changes will be announced soon and will be mailed out to all active members. In the meantime, we welcome your input. Come to the Union meetings or talk to our new Dispatcher Mike Franklin so he can bring your ideas to the table.

 

340 SOFTBALL TEAM CRAB FEED

My wife Miranda and I attended the 9^th Annual Softball Team Crab Feed on Saturday March 10^th along with a crowd of over 300 which consisted of Local members and their families. Thank you to the players and their wives (and kids) who worked tirelessly that day to ensure that we all had a great time.

Even though we have not yet moved into the new offices in Rancho Cordova, the crab feed was held at the new Hall and this “trial run” proved that the Local will never need to rent a Hall to hold a meeting or a Local 340 event, like we’ve had to do in the past.

 

IBEW 340 Day at the Bay

This annual Fishing Trip is currently scheduled for Saturday August 11^th. Tickets are $140.00 each which does include a T-shirt commemorating the day. If interested in receiving more information or getting a spot on the boat, contact Brother Jason Prasad @ 916-801-6221 or Brother Jason Green @ 916-716-6845.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 09/15/18

If you want to be part of this year’s Picnic Volunteer Committee, call Reyna at the Hall. Help in the planning of the picnic and help on picnic day is always needed and greatly appreciated.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application. These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office. This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2018). This is not a scholarship for your dependents. All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2018.

 J. McKinney Memorial Fund Scholarship (For all Sound & Communication members & dependents)

This new scholarship is for our Sound & Communication members and their dependents only. This $1,100.00 scholarship is to benefit the professional development of the IBEW/NECA industry.

Applicants may qualify for eligibility by one of 4 methods:

1. Be an IBEW member of Local 6, 100, 180, 234, 302, 340, 551, 595, 617 or 684 and hold a Sound & Communication classification. Members must have been in continuous good standing and have paid dues without an Honorary Withdrawal for four years preceding May 1^st of the scholarship year;
2. Be employed by a signatory IBEW/NECA company who has made contributions to the S&C JATC for one full year;
3. Be employed by a NECA Chapter in the jurisdictions listed in item 1;
4. Be a son or daughter of items 1,2 or 3.

Deadline to submit the application is May 1, 2018. For the application and further information, log on to www.norcal-jatc.com.

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

It is with great sadness I report the passing of Active member Brother Chris Mapes (father of former member Christopher Mapes and brother-in-law of Brother Bob Williams). During Chris’ career he served as a Trustee for the Sound & Communication JATC, was Vice President of the S&C Unit, completed an Inside apprenticeship and served on our Executive Board as well as our Examining Board. He was an MDVC member who loved talking to future members about the benefits of being a Union electrician. Brother Mapes was a 24 year member of Local 340 and 56 years of age.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – Sacramento Hall  

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday April 24^th @ 5:00PM

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday April 19^th @ 5:00PM!

 

LABOR BULLETIN

By: BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

February / March 2018

 

MOVE YET?

We are receiving calls from members inquiring when the Business Office will be moving into the new building in Rancho Cordova. Currently, we are in the middle of a remodel, preparing these offices for our Staff. We are still hoping for a move-in date sometime in April, Once we make that move, every member and affiliate will receive a “We’ve Moved” postcard announcing the new address and other information. This will all be posted on our website as well. In the meantime, we are busy packing up at El Centro Road and happy to serve you in this building which served us well for many years.

 

REDDING OFFICE REMODEL & BUYOUT

The Redding remodel has now been completed. The Plumbers have moved out and we are now the sole owners of the Redding property. Brother Andrew Meredith is returning to his regular schedule of manning our two Northern branch offices as follows:

Monday Wednesday Fridays – Chico Office

Tuesdays & Thursdays – Redding Office

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATION CONTRACT RATIFICATION

Thank you to the 71 Sound & Communications members who showed up for the Discussion and Vote held on January 23^rd. Local 340’s Addendum 2C has now been approved by our International Office and copies of your new wage sheets have been mailed to you. Once we receive a final printed copy of the 9^th District Sound & Communication Agreement Northern California Addendum #2 which will include Local 340’s approved Addendum 2C verbiage and wages, those will be available to you as well. Also want to thank Local 595 Business Representative Brother Dave Nelson and International Representative Brother Mike Meals who attended the January meeting to further answer many of your questions.

 

MONTHLY BASIC DUES INCREASE – ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS

There are still quite a few members who are not mailing in the correct amount for payment of basic monthly dues. Please note: we cannot issue a current dues receipt unless full dues are received. If you are mailing in your checks or having your bank send in automated checks, they must be for the correct amount. Thank you.

 

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – OLD SACRAMENTO – SATURDAY 03/17/18

Local 340 members and families will once again participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday March 17^th in Old Sacramento. It’s not a long parade route (just a few blocks in Old Sacramento) but it is a great opportunity for the Local Union to get a whole lot of positive exposure in the Sacramento community. We are going to decorate the golf cart again, as well as hand out specially-designed green Thundersticks that read “IBEW Local 340 – Irish for a Day – Union for Life”. If you and your family members want to join us, we will meet at the Old Schoolhouse yard in front of Joe’s Crab Shack in Old Sacramento between 11:00 and 11:30 AM. The parade starts at 1:00 PM. This year, we are giving out two member prizes!

• Most decorated IBEW family –“Family Basket of Green Goodies”
• Most decorated individual – $50.00 gift card 

Remember, this is open to all IBEW members and families! For more information, contact Lindsey at the Hall 916-927-4239.

LOCAL 340 SPORT’S NEWS:

340 Soft Ball Team – Crab Feed  

Looking forward to the 9^th Annual Softball Team Crab Feed on Saturday March 10^th. Although we will not be in the new building by then, the team is going to host the crab feed at the Hall in the new building. Tickets for this event are going fast.

The Softball team placed 1^st in the 2017 Summer League Division at Rusch Park last year! Congratulations goes out too all of the players. If you would like to take your family out some evening to support the team, watch for a posting of their game schedules in the very near future.

340’s Basketball Team – The Sparkeez 

A year ago, this team got together for the opportunity to play at the Golden One Arena against the Plumbers Union. Although they did not win that game, the team continued to play and were happy to announce that they finished 2^nd in the League last year. Congratulations goes out to the team. If interested in supporting them, they play at Rusch Park and we will also be posting the schedule of basketball games in the near future.

IBEW 340 Day at the Bay

This annual Fishing Trip is currently scheduled for Saturday August 11^th. Tickets are $140.00 each which does include a T-shirt commemorating the day. If interested in receiving more information or getting a spot on the boat, contact Brother Jason Prasad @ 916-801-6221 or Brother Jason Green @ 916-716-6845.

IBEW NOR-CAL Sporting Clay Shoot

At this writing there are still some openings for this day of brotherhood with fellow IBEW Union members, families, friends and other Trade Unions. Local 340 is a major sponsor of this annual fundraiser to be held on Saturday April 7^th and we will be raffling off 4 spots to this Clay Shoot at the March 7^th Union Meeting. However, in the meantime, space is limited, so if you are interested in being a sponsor for this event or signing up as an individual shooter, you can call our hall for an application, or you can call or email Ms. Liz McInnis from Local 1245 at 707-452-2720. All proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 09/15/18

As we previously announced, the annual membership picnic will be held at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova in the beautiful Pavilion picnic spot. We are really looking forward to having it at this location this year as it is only 3½ miles from the new hall. This is going to save us a lot of time and it will be a lot easier for our volunteers to get everything to and from the Hall on picnic day. I want you to know that we have heard you and this year we will be adding some additional member participation activities, as well as a slightly revised menu. Details will follow when you receive your flier in early July. In the meantime, if you want to be part of the Picnic Committee, call Reyna at the Hall. She will let you know when and where the next picnic meeting will be held. Help in the planning of the picnic and help on picnic day is always needed and greatly appreciated.

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (3)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award –For Dependents

IBEW Local 340 is once again going to award two college scholarships in 2018 ($1,000.00 and $500.00). These scholarships are available to sons, grandsons, daughters, granddaughters or legal dependents of members of Local 340. The General Rules and Instructions, as well as the application, can be picked up from the Sacramento Business Office or the Redding Office. You can also call either of these offices to request they be mailed to you. Please note: the completed application must be received in the Sacramento Business Office by March 16, 2018 to be considered.

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application. These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office. This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2018). This is not a scholarship for your dependents. All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2018.

 J McKinney Memorial Fund Scholarship (For all Sound & Communication members & dependents)

This new scholarship is for our Sound & Communication members and their dependents only. This $1,100.00 scholarship is to benefit the professional development of the IBEW/NECA industry.

Applicants may qualify for eligibility by one of 4 methods:

1. Be an IBEW member of Local 6, 100, 180, 234, 302, 340, 551, 595, 617 or 684 and hold a Sound & Communication classification. Members must have been in continuous good standing and have paid dues without an Honorary Withdrawal for four years preceding May 1^st of the scholarship year;
2. Be employed by a signatory IBEW/NECA company who has made contributions to the S&C JATC for one full year;
3. Be employed by a NECA Chapter in the jurisdictions listed in item 1;
4. Be a son or daughter of items 1,2 or 3.

Deadline to submit the application is May 1, 2018. For the application and further information, log on to www.norcal-jatc.com.

MEMBER NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS

IBEW Baby News: Brother Marvin Ganske is a new Grandpa. “Austin Alan” was born February 9^th at 5 pounds, 7 ounces. Austin decided to come a little early but Mom Christina and their healthy baby boy are home now and doing great!

Speaking of boys, we just heard that Brother Matt Meredith and his wife Raina are expecting again and yep, it’s a boy! Congratulations Brother.

Olympian in 2020! Mallory Velte used to ride her scooter around IBEW Local 340’s parking lot on Saturdays with her sister and cousins while her dad Brother Kurt Max Velte was in apprenticeship weekend training.  She spent her quarters in the JATC vending machines while dad was in class. Well, Ms. Mallory Velte has come a long way. She is now a US World Team Gold Medalist! The United States claimed seven medals at the Russia Cup in December 2017 due to her skills and domination. Mallory will now go on to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Congratulations Brother Velte, we know how proud you are of Mallory and we will definitely be following her career.

ILLNESSES & ACCIDENTS

Several of our members are going thru very serious health issues at the moment. They prefer not to have their names listed here, but prayers and good thoughts for any of our members and their families who are going thru tough times are always greatly appreciated. Thank you.

REST IN PEACE

Brother Joseph Alexander – 59 year member / 81 years of age.

We have also been informed that Brother Dennis Stoffel’s wife Mary has passed away. Please remember these members and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – Sacramento Hall

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday April 24^th @ 5:00PM

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday April 19^th @ 5:00PM!

 

By BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

 

BURNEY FOREST POWER EMPLOYEES CHOOSE LOCAL 340

For the last several months, Local 340 has been involved in a unionization drive at the Burney Forest Power facility in Burney.  Employees at the co-gen plant, which is operated by NAES Corp., came to Local 340 to unionize and have a voice at the table with management. Assistant Business Manager (North) Andrew Meredith coordinated our efforts at the plant, shoring up support and securing authorization cards from a majority of employees. After securing the cards, Local 340 quickly filed for an NLRB secret ballot election. During the week leading up to the election, Sacramento Assistant Business Manager Brother Rusty Johnston and Brother Meredith made house calls to visit with employees and make sure the election was successful. I’m happy to report that on December 21^st the employees voted by a large majority in favor of Union representation through Local 340! Brother Meredith is now preparing for negotiations with the employee-elected negotiating team.

 

MONTHLY BASIC DUES INCREASE – ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS

Most of you have increased your payments by $1.00 for your monthly dues beginning January 1st, but for those who haven’t, we cannot post your dues unless the correct amount is received. If you have a bank generated monthly check sent to the Hall, please contact your bank with your new amount.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGES

The beginning of the year is a good time to update your contact information with the Local. If you have had any address, email and/or phone number changes in the last 6 months, give us a call.

 

END OF YEAR DUES STATEMENTS

These end of year statements have been mailed out to all members who paid basic and/or working dues in 2017. If you have not received a statement and need the info for your taxes, call the Hall.

 

DOG TRAINING & SHOOTING HOLES IN THE SKY

This annual event will be held at 8:00 AM on Sunday February 25^th at Yankee Slough Hunt Club, 3805 Highway 65 in Lincoln. This event is open to all active and retired members and their children who are interested in hunting and the training of hunting dogs. It is safe and fun. Cost is $112.50 per shooter for 5 birds and kids shoot free. If you want to have breakfast beforehand, they will be meeting at Kim’s Country Kitchen, 527 G Street in Lincoln at 6:30 AM. Otherwise, meet at the parking lot of Yankee Slough at 8AM. For more information, contact Brother Zack Collins at zackery_collins@hotmail.com.

 

340 SOFTBALL TEAM CRAB FEED @ THE NEW HALL

Even though the Business Office may not have moved into our new Hall by early March, the 9^th annual 340 Softball Team Crab Feed will be held there on Saturday March 10^th in Rancho Cordova. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for this event call Patty at the Hall at 916-927-4239 or get in touch with one of the Softball players. Tickets are $60.00 per person for all you can eat crab, pasta, salad and bread. This fun event is known for great food and fellowship, as well as an awesome raffle. All members are welcome to attend this Crab Feed.

 

Also, speaking of softball, the 340 Softball Team is open to all Local 340 members and they are looking for experienced players interested in joining the team. If you think that’s you, please contact Brother Matt Meredith for more information. His email address is Matthew.meredith340@gmail.com.

 

ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – OLD SACRAMENTO

Local 340 will once again participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday March 17^th in Old Sacramento. This event last year was a whole lot of fun and our Local was very well received by the spectators. It is a very short short parade (just around a few blocks of Old Sacramento) but the Local Union gets a whole lot of positive exposure. We will all walk behind our decorated golf cart and hand out to the crowd specially-designed green Thundersticks that read “Irish for a Day – Union for Life” as well as gold IBEW pencils. If you and your family members want to join us (kids included) we will meet at the Old Schoolhouse yard in front of Joe’s Crab Shack in Old Sacramento between 11:00 and 11:30 AM. The parade starts at 1:00 PM. Wear green or your favorite IBEW Local 340 shirts and join us! All members are welcome!

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award –For Dependents

IBEW Local 340 is once again going to award two college scholarships in 2018 ($1,000.00 and $500.00). These scholarships are available to sons, grandsons, daughters, granddaughters or legal dependents of members of Local 340. The General Rules and Instructions, as well as the application, can be picked up from the Sacramento Business Office or the Redding Office. You can also call either of these offices to request they be mailed to you. Please note: the completed application must be received in the Sacramento Business Office by March 16, 2018 to be considered.

 

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For IBEW members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned.

The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application. These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office. This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2018). This is not a scholarship for your dependents. All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2018.

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Brother Danny Patrick stopped in the office recently to wish us a Happy New Year as well as to report that his parents will be celebrating their 70^th wedding anniversary in February. Our congratulations go out to Danny’s parents, our own IBEW Retired Brother Dave Patrick and his bride Jewell, on this momentous occasion.

 

REST IN PEACE

Brother Charles Eddie Russell – 62 year member / 84 years of age.

We have also been notified that Brother Jerry Weidman’s wife Hyon, passed away suddenly at the end of December.

Please remember these members and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

 

FEBRUARY BUSINESS OFFICE & TRUST OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday February 19^th – President’s Day

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – Sacramento Hall

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday April 24^th @ 5:00PM

 

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday April 19^th @ 5:00PM!

 

JOINT EXECUTIVE ALL COMMITTEES MEETING – Saturday February 10^th @ 8AM.