Archives for July 2018

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

July/August 2018

 

NEW BUSINESS OFFICE & TRUST OFFICE LOCATION

At the time of this writing (7/16) we are getting real close to our move date but still not quite there yet. Believe me when I say, when we do make the move it will be definitely worth the wait. I believe Local 340 members will be proud of this new building for many, many years to come. Just keep watching your mail for the final announcement!

 

LABOR DAY PICNICS

Sacramento CLC Picnic will be held on Monday September 3, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM at William Land Park – Inside Fairytale Town.

 

Redding’s Picnic will be held at Anderson River Park starting at 11:00 AM on September 3, 2018.

 

Show your Union support and stop by if you are in the area to enjoy some family fun.

 

PREPARING TO RETIRE – SAVE THE DATE – 11/03/18

On the morning of Saturday November 3^rd  the Local and the Trust Office will be sharing a day at the new Hall in Rancho Cordova in order to offer Local 340 members information on all of our current pension plans. There will be speakers from each organization who will summarize the plans and answer all of your questions. Spouses and significant others are encouraged to attend this event with you.  Whether you are retiring in the next few years, or 20 years from now, take advantage of this “Get Ready to Retire” Seminar now.  More information will be forthcoming in the next few months, but if you want to sign up now, call Reyna at the Hall with your name and contact phone number and then save the date!

 

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB NEWS:

IBEW 340 DAY AT THE BAY – still a few tickets left!

Beat the heat – 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

Fliers have been mailed announcing this annual event.  Please be sure to return them by Friday, August 17^th to be entered for the Grand Prize.  You will notice the menu has changed and we are happy to announce that Brother Jim Perryman has volunteered to make his famous chili for chili dogs.

 

STATE CERTIFICATION
If you attend any continuing ed classes out of our area, be sure to submit that information to our JATC so that your records can be updated.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

Brother Tim “TA” Avila was injured in a car accident and is home recuperating from a fractured neck.  He appreciates the well wishes he has received from the members and hopes to be back to work soon. Get better soon TA.

 

Brother Miguel Martinez was very seriously injured in a car accident and remains in intensive care. Prayers are appreciated for this young man.

 

Brother Steven VanZandt wants the members to know that “Yes he was in a motorcycle accident, but he was not injured”.  His bike, however, is another story.

 

Office Manager Patty Paterson is still recuperating at home from her Memorial Day fall and is very appreciative of the support she has received from the members of Local 340. She is currently looking forward to undergoing, hopefully, the last surgery on one of her arms, in order that she can return to work.

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

I am very sorry to report on the passing of Brother Donald D Greene – 59 year member / 80 years of age. No services planned at this time.

 

 

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 October 23^rd @ 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 October 18^th @ 5:00PM! – Note: 5 members needed. to have a quorum

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