Labor News for July 10, 2009

“FIREPOT”

 

THE NEXT UNION MEETING IS THURSDAY JULY 16, 2009 AT 5:00 PM

 

WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR of the passing of Brother John Parish’s and Brother Mark Cooper’s mother-in-law, Beatrice Plympton on June 14, 2009.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to their wives’, Lorraine and Susan, and to their entire family at this time.

 

WE ARE SORRY: In the May 22, 2009 issue of the Firepot in the article regarding George Kukla, Jack Scherer’s name was spelled incorrectly.  We apologize.

 

DAD’s DAY CORNER COLLECTION: RAIN, RAIN & MORE RAIN but everyone who showed up hung in there and we gave it our best. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who came out in support of this worthy cause. I believe Brother Ralph Casperson said it best when he wrote the following:

“Every year local 46 hosts a Golf Tournament and a Corner Collection to support research to fight diabetes. Over the years they have collected thousands of dollars for this worthwhile cause and this year was no exception. The Golf Tournament was held at Brockport Country Club and the corner collection was held the following week. Although the golf tournament was fun and was held on a good day (the weather on the corner collection day was dreadful). The corner collection exemplifies what the building trades are all about. The weather started out bad and proceeded to get worse.  Retirees, journeymen and apprentices stayed their ground and collected for this worthwhile cause. I even over heard a journeyman tell his son “Hell, I’ve worked in weather worse than this”. I sincerely believe that these men are role models for the future building trades.”

 

TOTAL COLLECTIONS: In total, between both the Corner Collections and the Golf Tournament we have been able to collect roughly $6,000.00 for the Dollars Against Diabetes foundation this year. Again, from all of us in Local #46 thank-you to every volunteer, sponsor, contributor and member who made this possible.

 

GRADUATION AND PIN DINNER: On Friday June 26th we celebrated the graduation of 37 Sheet Metal Workers from their tenure as apprentices to Journeyperson level mechanics. We also recognized 47 members with 25, 40, 50 or 60 year service awards. The event was open to all members and employers and was held at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. With over 150 people in attendance a very good time was had by all. Congratulations to all of our Pin Recipients and Apprentice Graduates!

 

PICTURES ON THE WEB: Please remember that all pictures from many of our recent events are posted on our website @ www.smw46.com.

 

SMW LOCAL 46 BASEBALL TEAM NEWS: Well, the baseball team is off to a GREAT start - the past three games have been rained out and to date we are still at 3 & 0. Our last game was won with the help of our own Bob Pelusio when he hit a home run with 2 men on, to win 6 -1. The team has a Bye on July 8th and will resume play on the schedule below. All games are played on Wednesday nights at Ellison Park, please come on out & support the team! - Lew Hosenfeld.

 

***SOFTBALL SCHEDULE:  GAMES ARE PLAYED IN ELLISON PARK***

 

DATE                         TIME              FIELD                        HOME TEAM                        AWAY TEAM

 

Wed 7/15/08              7:00 pm          EP # 4            Local # 46                              Main Place

Wed 7/22/09              7:00 pm          EP # 2            Local # 46                              O’Laughlin’s

Wed 7/29/09              7:00 pm          EP # 2            Local # 46                              Jack Ryan’s

Wed 8/5/09                7:00 pm          EP # 2            Local # 46                              Six Pockets

Wed 8/12/09              7:00 pm          EP # 4            Coulters Chuggers              Local # 46

 

The team welcomes cheerleaders, fans and spectators. Come on out & cheer the guys on!

 

DUES REMINDER: We would like to remind everyone that your dues must be paid prior to the first day of the month. Please save yourself the late payment fees by paying your dues on time.

 

RECORD UPDATES: We are STILL in the process of updating our records and continue to ask ALL members to complete new authorization and beneficiary cards. Please stop by the hall at your earliest opportunity and complete these cards. It will only take a few minutes of your time but they are vitally important to your family and your union.

 

 

SAVE THE DATES:

 

·         Day At The Races               

Saturday August 1st, 2009:

 

·         Labor Day Parade               

Monday September 7th 2009:

 

·         Clambake @ Barnard Exempts – NEW DATE

Saturday September 26th 2009:

 

·         Breakfast With Santa @ Barnard Exempts

Saturday December 12th 2009:

 

·         Union Christmas Party @ Ricks Prime Rib

Friday December 18th 2009.

 

 

LOCAL #46 RETIREE’S CLUB

 

Our next meeting is the Annual Retiree’s Picnic at Ellison Park on Tuesday July 14, 2009

 

 

BY now you should have received a postcard in the mail regarding the picnic. If you intend to come but have neglected to return the card by July 8th PLEASE BE SURE TO GIVE US A CALL AT THE HALL so that we can have enough food and beverages for everyone!

 

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

 

JULY RETIREE’S BIRTHDAYS: Vincent Dinino, John Gerhardt, James Johnson, Gary Whitney, Terry Kirkland, James Kidman, Ken Ellman, George Miller, Daniel Weber, William Shults, Joe Curatalo, Glenn Griebel and Don Mercendetti.

 

If you see one of them in July, wish them a very Happy Birthday!

 

Fraternally,

Al Taylor

President

 

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LOCAL #46 BENEFIT NEWS

(585) 458-0400

 

HRA / ANNUITY SELECTION FORM: By now you have received a letter and a selection form in the mail that you needed to complete and return to the benefit office. To do this you will need to make a decision as to how you would like to divide your $2.00 HRA/AF contribution.

All forms must have been returned by JULY 3rd, 2009. If you did not get your selection into the office please call the benefits office immediately.

NOTE: If you do not make a selection you will automatically be placed in the default option.

 

ANNUITY FUND: Prudential Retirement has issued the “guaranteed credit rating” for the Guaranteed Income Fund and for the six month period of July 1, 2009 through December 3, 2009. This new rate will be 2.65% and is guaranteed not to change during that period of time.

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION: If you have moved or have changed phone numbers or if you have changed your marital status, beneficiary status or dependant status please be sure to inform our office. We cannot help you if we cannot find you.

 

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LOCAL #46 SCHOOL NEWS

(585) 647-3200

 

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ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION: “Two stonecutters were asked what they were doing. The first said, “I am cutting this stone into blocks.” The second replied, “I am on a team that is building a cathedral.”

Joe and Greg