“Long Islanders Serving the Electrical Needs of Nassau and Suffolk Counties For Over 80 Years” SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 C O N D U I T T H E Another Win at Wincoram Commons Many of us who have lived on Long Island for a number of years remember the old United Artist Theater complex in Coram at the intersection of Route 112 and Middle Country Road. This neglected and blighted site has stood vacant and abandoned for over a decade. It has been listed as a possible project under the Town of Brookhaven’s Blight to Light Program. It has been an eyesore to the surrounding community for years. After a monumental effort to redevelop the property, a plan was finally approved. Rochester based Conifer Realty, in conjunction with the Long Island based Community Development Corporation, a non-profit partner, have recently broken ground on the new 57.2 million dollar Wincoram Commons. The site will feature 13,300 sq. ft. of commercial space, a new town center with 176 workforce rental apartments. This new mixed-use development follows a series of other projects of like design and concept being built all over Long Island. They include; New Village at Patchogue, Wyandanch Rising, The Hub at Ronkonkoma, Bartone Plaza in Farmingdale and Downtown Renaissance in Hempstead. A couple of those projects are still in the design/build stage. Local 25 worked closely with Three Brothers Electrical Inc. to secure the project. We along with maybe one or two other trades may be the only Building Trades represented on site. Wincoram Commons adds to our resume, supporting our aggressive tactic in securing these mixed-use development projects. There will be more coming down the road and we want to be in a position to secure all of them.
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“Long Islanders Serving the Electrical Needs of Nassau and Suffolk Counties For Over 80 Years”
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014
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Another Win at Wincoram Commons Many of us who have lived on Long Island for a number of years remember the old United Artist Theater complex in Coram at the intersection of Route 112 and Middle Country Road. This neglected and blighted site has stood vacant and abandoned for over a decade. It has been listed as a possible project under the Town of Brookhaven’s Blight to Light Program. It has been an eyesore to the surrounding community for years. After a monumental effort to redevelop the property, a plan was fi nally approved. Rochester based Conifer Realty, in conjunction with the Long Island based Community Development Corporation, a non-profi t partner, have recently broken ground on the new 57.2 million dollar Wincoram Commons. The site will feature 13,300 sq. ft. of commercial space, a new town center with 176 workforce rental apartments.
This new mixed-use development follows a series of other projects of like design and concept being built all over Long Island. They include; New Village at Patchogue, Wyandanch Rising, The Hub at Ronkonkoma, Bartone Plaza in Farmingdale and Downtown Renaissance in Hempstead. A couple of those projects are still in the design/build stage. Local 25 worked closely with Three Brothers Electrical Inc. to secure the project. We along with maybe one or two other trades may be the only Building Trades represented on site. Wincoram Commons adds to our resume, supporting our aggressive tactic in securing these mixed-use development projects. There will be more coming down the road and we want to be in a position to secure all of them.
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As we work our way towards Labor Day – “our special holiday” – we would normally be leaving behind the dog days of summer. However, this summer in general has been a mild
one with very enjoyable weather. As of this writing, I believe we’ve only had three 90 degree days so far this year. That has been a welcome blessing. Not only for the savings on the air conditioning but the good weather has opened up jobs in the construction industry, allowing for much needed projects to start. Since my last article, we’ve seen an uptick in new work and we hear that there is more work being bid by our contractors. Many of the projects that are moving forward have substantial size to them which equates to additional man-hours. Recently we’ve seen a real boom in solar renewable's, energy/lighting management, and retrofi t systems. Centerplan Construction, a newly signed contractor, is doing between 500 & 600 KW solar systems on six Target stores in Suffolk County this year. More are planned for next year. PES, another newly signed contractor, is doing a Honeywell lighting retrofi t project at SUNY Stony Brook’s West Campus. That is only Phase 1 of a possible 3 Phase project. Big projects at SUNY Stony Brook continue to move forward, as does work at Roos-evelt Field Mall. Additional monies are being put in place to support bids for Bay Park repair, renovations, and replacement of equipment damaged during Super-storm Sandy. In addition to current working contracts at the facility, those bids should be out the second half of this year. As of this writing, there is also more solar work being bid through PSEG-LI’s FIT Program – both public and private. As a result of all of these projects, we have seen a decent amount of movement off the out-of-work list. We now have more Brothers & Sisters working this year than we did last year. With that said, we are cautiously optimistic about the rest of this year and most of next. However, the last two months did come with a couple of setbacks. We lost our battle to have a new Walmart built in East Pa-tchogue. Although the location may not have been the best, we worked closely with Walmart's representatives and pushed for its passage at the Brookhaven Planning Board meetings, but to no avail. It failed 6-0. Unfortunately, another job with signifi cantly larger consequences was put on the back burner. Recently many of you probably saw the Newsday article that announced PSEG-LI’s deci-sion to postpone any decision regarding the construction of Caithness 2 at least through 2019. They believe electrical demand does not currently warrant the building of this new generating facility. We will continue to monitor the situ-ation. Local 25 and the Nassau/Suffolk Building Trades are in the business of building generating stations. We will continue to promote the construction of a new facility or the repowering of old ones. The bottom line here is that Long Island needs to continue to move into the next generation of power producing facilities. We are already actively involved with Renewables having constructed over 75 MW’s of solar arrays and like projects, such as wind and geo-thermal. PSEG-LI will eventually need to replace or modernize its aging system. When that happens, we will be there to accommodate them. Over the last year, I’d like to thank those who came to Brookhaven meetings to support the Caithness Plant. Thanks for your support. We never would have gotten as far as we did, if not for your efforts. And fi nally in closing, I’d like to take a moment to refl ect on the recent, sudden, and untimely passing of Brother Mike Perez. I knew Mike for over 16 years. He was active in all matters of function in this Local Union. He served on numerous committees which included the VSSC, VUF, COPE, Christmas, Labor
BUSINESSMANAGER’S REPORTBY KEVIN M. HARVEY
THE CONDUIT
THE CONDUIT (Publication No. USPS 984-520) is published bi-monthly as a service to its members by Local Union 25, IBEW, P.O. Box 18033, Hauppauge, New York 11788. Third Class Postage paid at Centereach, New York 11720.
Kevin M. Harvey, Editor
OFFICERS OF LOCAL UNION 25
Business ManagerKevin M. Harvey
PresidentJohn Guadagno
Vice PresidentSean Plant
Recording SecretarySean P. Meehan
Financial SecretaryJames Malley
TreasurerPaul Heinzel
Executive BoardPatrick T. Bonziglia Ryan G. CaseyBill Grant Godfrey KingTom LawlessThomas Skladel
Examining BoardChris Callahan Lacey Cox A.J. Mc AteerEd O'Brien Michael Vitale
Business Representativesand areas they cover:
Kevin Casey – Route 110 to William Floyd Parkway, Brookhaven Lab, Testing and Maintenance, Neon Sign and Maintenance.
Tim Mc Carthy – William Floyd Parkway to Montauk, Residential and CW/CE, Organizer and Renewable/Green Energy Rep.
Jack Majkut – Organizer, Route 110 to City Line and Specialty Agreements.
James Pena – Organizer Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
James Wisdom – Organizer, Telecommunications,Pump and Tank, Special Projects.
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This past month has been very busy. The summer is once again starting to wind down. We have elected and sworn in all of the new Offi cers of Local 25, and I would like to wish all of them well. We fi nalized the order for the new outside LED lighting for the union hall. We will be needing help with changing out all the lighting fi xtures. If any brother or sister would like to help, please call the President’s offi ce. With the elections just around the corner, this is the time that we must mo-bilize our membership to help those candidate’s that are labor friendly. Please volunteer any time you may have to help our COPE Committee.
Below are some dates to remember:
• Tuesday, September 2, 2014 – Union Meeting (Date moved from September 9th)
• Saturday, September 13, 2014 – Local 25 Annual Picnic at Hoyt Farms in Smithtown from 12Noon – 6:00pm, ALL ARE WELCOME
• Tuesday, October 7, 2014 – Union Meeting (Date moved from October 14th)
Local 25 has over twenty committees. If you are interested in helping out and joining any of them, please call the President’s offi ce at 631-273-4567 x241 and give your name and phone number to Margaret Rivers.
PRESIDENT’S REPORTBY JOHN GUADAGNO
Regular Meeting7:00 PM
2nd Tuesday each month
Executive Board Meeting7:00 PM
1st & 3rd Thursday each month
UNIT MEETINGSMaintenance
5:00 PM 4th Thursday each month
Neon Sign5:00 PM
3rd Tuesday every month
CW/CE5:00 PM
2nd Thursday every month
Residential5:30 PM
2nd Thursday every month
Telecommunications5:30 PM
1st Thursday each month
Testing & Maintenance5:30 PM
4th Wednesday every other month
COMMITTEE MEETINGSApprentice Awareness
Committee4:00 PM
Last Friday each month
E.W.M.C.5:00 PM
Last Thursday each month
Foreman Committee5:00 PM
Last Thursday each month
Retirees Club12 Noon
1st Thursday each month
V.U.F. Committee4:30 PM
1st Wednesday each month
LOCAL UNION 25 CALENDAR
Change in General Meeting Dates for September & October 2014 Due to a confl ict in schedules arising from the Membership Development Conference in September and the Employees Benefi t Conference in October, the nights of our General Membership meetings for these two months needed to be changed. Approval through the 3rd District International Vice President Don Siegel was sought and granted.Therefore, the meeting for September has been changed from September 9th to September 2nd (the fi rst Tuesday). Weather permitting we will hold the meeting outside with a barbecue to follow. The October meeting will be moved from October 14th to October 7th (also the fi rst Tuesday). Both meetings will start promptly at 7 p.m. .
Mark your calendar accordingly and we hope to see you there!!!
Day picnic and the Apprentice Awareness Committee. He was a member of the Ex-amining Board and most recently our Executive Board. He was an instructor in our JATC, was active in our political campaigns, and was our lead salt in our campaign against Roger Electric and Tradesman International. He was there any time we needed him and believed strongly in labor’s cause. He will be missed by everyone in our Local Union whose life he touched. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Brothers and Sisters that concludes my report for this month. Remember to work safe, work smart, and shut down energized circuits. And most importantly, remember, “In Unity there is Strength”.
Business Manager’s Report (continued from page 2)
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J.A.T.C.
Need Help? Experiencing A Crisis? Don’t Know Where To Turn?
Call National EAP, Inc. today for consultation, counseling and referral services to help you or your family members address a work or personal concern, such as substance abuse/addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, work or family confl ict, divorce, child and eldercare concerns, etc. Your Confi dential Member Assistance Program is provided at no-cost to you and your family through The I.B.E.W. Local 25 Health and Benefi t Fund for eligible participants.
National EAP will work with Magnacare to ensure you and your family receives prompt and appropriate community based services.
You can reach us at 1-800-624-2593 or www.nationaleap.com.Want to ask EAP a question? You can email the team at [email protected] .
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BROTHERS AND SISTERS, C.O.P.E. NEEDS YOU!!!BROTHERS AND SISTERS, C.O.P.E. NEEDS YOU!!!Election Day will be here soon. Step up and help our union minded politicians.
Call, Text or Email Your COPE Chairman and say you want to help.
COPE Chairman Mike Monteleone Cell: 1-516-508-0462
Thomas & Betts, a training partner with the NJATC, will visit our training center on Tuesday-October 7, 2014 with their Mobile
Solutions Truck. During their visit they will conduct training on connectivity and grounding
and provide a thorough presentation on proper installation and application of their products.The presentation will be followed by hands-on product and tool demonstrations which will allow everyone present to practice selecting the right products and tools for specifi c applications. Being that the October’s Union meeting was moved to the 1st Tuesday of the month, please take advantage of visiting the Thomas & Betts Mobile Solutions Truck prior to attending the meeting.
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ATTENTION MEMBERS: IBEW LOCAL 25 SHOP STEWARDS PROGRAM
Those wishing to apply, send in a complete resume and a written paragraph or two describing why you believe you would be an effective and valuable Steward.
Send it to: Local Union #25, IBEW 370 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Attn: Business Offi ce
expanded AFCI protection to provide increased safety by reducing the number of arcing events in dwellings. The 2008 edition of the code called for “combination” type AFCI protection for both “Series” and “Parallel” arcing events. The latest edition of the code now includes kitchens and laundry areas to be protected by AFCI’S. This new language calls for both outlets and devices installed, to be protected, in the list of rooms or areas requiring AFCI protection. In previous editions of the code, a switch installed in a dwelling unit bedroom to supply outside lighting, such as exterior lights, would not require AFCI protection. The 2014 edition of the code has been expanded to include devices as well as outlets. See Article 100 for defi nitions of outlets and devices.
CODE KNOWLEDGE = CODE CONFIDENCE
Tom Dunne
MONTHLY CODE CHALLENGE
Find the correct Chapter, Article, Part and Section and win a prize!For this month use the 2014 National Electrical Code Book.
Each _____________________________ shall be provided with a minimum of 36 receptacles, at least 12 of which shall be connected to either of the following:(1) The normal system branch circuit (2) A critical branch circuit supplied by a different transfer switch than the other receptacles at the same location
Send in your answer with the correct Chapter, the correct Article, the correct Part and the correct Section, including the correct 1st, 2nd and 3rd level subdivision to: [email protected] and win a prize. Congratulations to Anthony Fischetti for being the fi rst person to correctly answer last months code challenge!
This month we will examine the expanded use of Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter protection to now include kitchens and laundry areas, as called for in Section 210.12(A). AFCI protection is required for all 120-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets and devices installed in the list of areas requiring AFCI protection. The National Electrical Code has specifi c language concerning this type of installation. Remember to consult the code book for additional information. The Outline and Language of the code is included below. Practice using the Codeology Method to answer all your code challenges.
CHAPTER, ARTICLE, PART and SECTION!
2014 National Electrical Code
Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection
Article 210 Branch Circuits
Part I General
Section 210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Arc fault circuit-interrupter protection shall be provided as required in 210.12 (A) (B), and (C). The arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a readily accessible location.(A) Dwelling Units. All 120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets or devices installed in dwelling unit kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by any of the means described in Section 210.12(A)(1) through (6).
So what does this mean?
AFCI protection has been mentioned in the code book since 1999. In the last fi ve code cycles the code book has
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APPRENTICE AWARENESS COMMITTEE“KNOW YOUR RIGHTS”
Back in 1975, a young unionist and employee of J. Weingarten, Inc. named Laura Collins was called before management after a supervisor made claim to theft. Confronted by managers, Ms. Collins’ repeated requests to have union representation present at this investigatory interview were denied, effi ciently shunt-ing any collective bargaining power held. Questions led to more questions, and eventually, Ms. Collins’ answers were misconstrued, incriminating herself before her supervisors. Unwritten policy and non-existent documentation created confusion amongst the workers, and now posed a threat to Ms. Collins’ career. An immediate report to Retail Clerks, Local Union 455, following Ms. Collins’ interview resulted in an unfair labor charge being fi led. This landmark case, known as NLRB v. J. Weingarten (420 U.S. 251), gave birth to what is now known as your Weingarten Rights. If you are called into an interview with any management representative and are reasonably con-cerned that a negative action may result, invoke your Weingarten Rights immediately... “If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my person-al working conditions, I respectfully request that my Union Representative or Steward be present at this meeting. If this discussion could lead to my being dis-ciplined and you deny my request for representation, I choose not to answer any questions.” This simple, bold statement not only has the potential to preserve your livelihood, but also sets a precedent to the masses and serves as a shining reminder to management that we are Local Union No. 25. Your Weingarten Rights are a privilege, protect-ed by the federal government, given solely to union members. A privilege, however, that is only as good as the person who knows to use it. Our Local’s strength and reputation is what in-creases our market share, putting our Brothers and Sisters to work. An everyday level of excellence and dedication both on the job and at the hall combined with community outreach proves positive for our brand. This past month, young workers from our Local banded together with the linemen, operators, and tree trimmers of Local 1049 to benefi t victims of Super Storm Sandy. Two work crews with the Third District Youth Caucus traveled to far Nassau; one, rebuilding the interior of a water damaged garage, while the other crew demolished and reconstruct-
ed a wooden stoop, complete with solar powered lighting. The fi nished result was tremendous, reinforc-ing our commitment to the neighborhoods that we call home. Be sure to visit the Apprentice Aware-ness Committee table at each and every General Union Meet-ing for awesome ap-
parel, merchandise, raffl es, and updates. We are having a raffl e that is $10.00 each ticket or 3 for $25.00. The raffl es winner gets TWO TICKETS, 20 ROWS OFF THE FIELD and PARKING PASS to a GIANTS vs. COLTS FOOTBALL GAME and a second prize being a MILWAUKEE HAM-MER DRILL/DRIVER and IMPACT COMBO KIT! Come on down, get involved and make a difference!
D. EdlinMedia SecretaryApprentice Awareness
Members D. Edlin and Jason Helfer
Members Josh Margolis and Jason Helfer
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*****IMPORTANT NOTICE*****FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL
SECRETARY, JAMES P. MALLEYAs a result of an amendment to the IBEW Constitution at The 38th International Convention held September 2011,
the per-capita dues were increased for October 2014.
*****PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE AMOUNTS*****
Unit Work Cards are Due By September 30, 2014
In SympathyThe Offi cers and Members of Local Union No. 25, IBEW extend their deepest sympathy to the following members and their families on the sorrowful loss of their loved ones:
In Memoriam
Brother Edmund Kuehn Mother
Brother Godfrey King Aunt
Brother Raymond Altschuler Father-In-Law
Brother James P. Malley Mother
Brother John F. Mc Ginley Wife
Brother Edward Mc Dermott Brother
Brother Richard Mc Dermott Father
Brother James Mc Dermott Grandfather
Brother Timothy Roden Father
Brother James Mahlmann Father
Brother Harvey Beckwith, Jr. Father
Brother Michael W. Perez A104267Passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014
Brother Gary O. Friend D229454Passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014
Brother John P. Gleeson A103983Passed away Monday, July 14, 2014
Brother Fred R. Kain D259474Passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014
Brother Robert J. Neumeyer D39528Passed away Friday, July 25, 2014
Brother Joseph Tortora D229363Passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014
Brother Charles Mc Dermott D229509Passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014
Brother Charles Roden D259063Passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014
Brother Harvey V. Beckwith, Sr.Passed away Monday, September 1, 2014
*******IMPORTANT NOTICE*******
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY, JAMES MALLEY
Every member of Local 25 is entitled to a death benefi t provided by the International Pension Plan. Most members also participate in our Group Life Insurance with the Union Labor Life Insurance Company. When you were initiated, you selected a benefi ciary to receive each of these benefi ts. Please review your benefi ciary designations. The benefi ciary that you designated when you were sworn in may not be appropriate today. If you wish to change the benefi ciary on either or both of these benefi ts, please contact the Financial Offi ce.
“A” MEMBER CONSTRUCTION .................................. $ 224.00“A” MEMBER RESIDENTIAL ................................... $ 224.00“A” MEMBER TELEPHONE ................................... $ 224.00 “A” MEMBER MAINTENANCE ................................... $ 110.50“A” MEMBER CW/CE ................................... $ 110.50“A” MEMBER PUMP & TANK ................................... $ 110.50“A” MEMBER TECHNICIANS ................................... $ 110.50“A” MEMBER NEON SIGN ................................... $ 110.50 ALL “BA” MEMBERS ................................... $ 57.00
Please renew early by mail if possible *****Include a self- addressed stamped envelope*****
Be sure your payments are correct. Checks in the wrong amount will have to be returned, thereby delaying the issuance of your new work card and receipt.
Now accepting online payments for Per - Capita Dues Please visit www.ibew25.org (under Secure Member Log-In)
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On Saturday, June 14, 2014 the JATC held a Graduation Ceremony for the “A” Construction Graduates. Present at the ceremony were: Business Manager-Mr. Kevin Harvey; then President-Mr. Michael O’Grady; JATC Chairman/Treasurer-Mr. A.J. McAteer; JATC Secretary/Treasurer-Mr. Michael Bender; JATC Trustee-Mr. Robert Kohlmeyer; JATC Trustee-Ms. Kristine DeNapoli; Long Island NECA Chapter President-Mr. Paul Dunne; Long Island NECA Chapter Manager-Mr. Pete Mastrorocco, along with many other distinguished guests. As I did that night, I would like to congratulate all of the graduates once again for a job well done!
Local 25 recognition for all its effort
JATC 2014 GraduationJATC 2014 Graduation
2014 CONSTRUCTION GRADUATES
2014 APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
JOSEPH E. MC CLAFFERTYLong Island Electrical Industry Award
NICHOLAS G. STARKELocal Union No. 25, I.B.E.W. Award
ROBERT HEFFERT Long Island Chapter N.E.C.A. Award
JASON R. UGENTI Local Union No. 25, I.B.E.W. Award
JEFFREY O. JACKSON PHILIP A. MONEY
Long Island Chapter N.E.C.A. Award
MICHAEL C. PARSHLEYRetired member Ted Fuchs “GRUMP AWARD”
THE JOSEPH C. GRAMER, SR.MEMORIAL AWARD
PRESENTED TO:
JASON R. UGENTI
2014 OUTSTANDING APPRENTICE GRADUATE
PRESENTED TO:
JOSEPH E. MC CLAFFERTYNICHOLAS G. STARKE
PERFECT ATTENDANCE (2009-2014)
PRESENTED TO:
ANDREW J. HENKEJOSEPH E. MC CLAFFERTY
GHENADIE PALAICIUCMICHAEL C. PARSHLEY
ONE ABSENCE (2009-2014)
PRESENTED TO:
GABRIEL O. COSTAIAN M. MC CABE
JASON R. UGENTI
As a result of his retirement which be-came effective July 9, 2014, the Committee presented a plaque to Mr. Michael O’Grady in appreciation for 15 years of dedicated service as a J.A.T.C. Trustee.
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Lastly, in Recognition and Gratitude for their Dedication and Service, the JATC Committee acknowl-edged and thanked the following Instructors for ‘Training Our Industry’. Each Instructor was given a signed certifi cate from the Committee along with a gift from The American Time Watch Company.
25 years: Thomas E. Dunne - since 1989 28 years: Richard K. Lockwood - since 1986 30 years: Daniel V. Mizvesky - since 1984 32 years: John A. Frontino - since 1982 35 years: Dennis M. Coyne - since 1979
For those members who did not attend any of the JATC’s OSHA training classes or NFPA-70E training classes and now fi nd themselves needing them immediately, the JATC can provide the means by which you can obtain OSHA-10 and NFPA-70E online…via the internet. Call the JATC offi ce for more information.
Until my next article please remember:
IT’S NEVER TOO INCONVENIENT TO SAVE A LIFE - SHUT IT OFF!
Respectfully Yours, Christopher E. Kelly, Training Director
JATC 2014 GraduationJATC 2014 Graduation
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EWMC (Electrical Workers Minority Caucus)
The EWMC hosted our 2nd Annual Sunset Party Cruise on Saturday, July 26th. Sailing on The Moon-chaser out of Captree State Park Marina, 65 Brothers, Sisters, families and friends enjoyed a perfect night on the Great South Bay. DJ Michael King got the party started at the dock and kept it going as we all enjoyed food, drinks, dancing, and camaraderie. It was a great party and we look forward to hosting this event again next year. Starting in October, we will once again be tak-ing orders before the union meeting for Local 25 logo embroidered jackets. Jackets are available in 2 styles
in your choice of black or brown. Sizes small through extra large are $150 with larger sizes available at a slightly higher cost. A cash or check deposit of $75 is required when the order is placed. Finally, I want to extend an invitation to every member of our local union. EWMC Committee meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month at 5 PM in the Long Island Room at our union hall. Meetings last approximately one hour. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND - ALL DIVISIONS, ALL CLASSIFICATIONS, AND ALL APPRENTICES- regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion or political belief. Come to a meeting to fi nd out for yourself what our mission and goals are. Darlene Ross Brandoff EWMC NY Region Chapter President
Local 25 Golf Committee On Thursday, July 17, 2014, we lost one of our committeemen and a good friend Fred Kain. On behalf of the rest of the golf committee, we wish to extend our sincere sympathies to his family for their loss. With that being said, the October 1, 2014 golf outing will be played in Freddie’s honor. We will be playing golf at the Hamlet Wind Watch Golf Course in Hauppauge. This is a Wednesday, with tee times starting at 10:00am. Range balls, golf, cart, and lunch are included. After the round, please return your score cards back at the Union Hall. At the hall there will be a steak dinner, with beer, wine, soda, awards, and prizes. Cost is $125.00 for everyone. If you would like to just attend the dinner, the cost is $25.00. If you would like to play or just attend the dinner, please call me Bill Jankowski @ 631-981-6536.
Thank You. Bill Jankowski – Chairman, Local 25 Golf Committee
Bill Jankowski, Chairman John Stonitsch, Chairman Emeritus Tony Romano Vinny Ferravante Mike Zeffer Kevin StarkeSal Cipolla B.J. Bjornson Donald Chappel l Roy Starke
July 19, 2014 – Rock Hill Golf Club - Golf Results
1st Low Gross Mike Zeffer Score: 80 1st Low Net Bob Schugman Score: 74 Retired 1st Low Gross B.J. Bjornson Score: 84 Retired 1st Low Net Roy Starke Score: 74 Closest to the Pin: Hole #4 Vinny Ferravante Closest to the Pin: Hole #13 Jim Sutherland Closest to the Pin: Hole #17 Bob Schugman Longest Drive: Hole #9 Bob Schugman VUF Closest to the Pin: Hole #7 1st Place Jerry Meyer
50/50 was won by George Werner
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Please Notify the Employment Offi ce or Business Offi ce of Any Change in Your Address or Telephone
Number or to Add Your E-mail Address.
COMP FINALPROOF
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ImportantPhone Numbers
The following telephone numbers and websites are listed for the convenience of all covered members:
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY BOARDBenefi t Fund Offi ce, 631-434-3344 Fax 631-434-3397 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: EIBofLI.com
LOCAL 25 IBEW 631-273-4567 Fax 631-273-4773 www.IBEW25.orgIBEW Local 25
National EAPEmployee Assistance Providers 1-800-624-2593
www.nationaleap.comwww.nationaleap.com
I.B.E.W. LOCAL 25 PENSION FUND:The Prudential Insurance Co:Pension Checks: Missing/Change of Address, Call: Toll Free, 1-800-421-1056
www.prudential.comwww.prudential.comNEBF Pension: 1-301-556-4300NEBF Education & InformationWeb Site can be accessed at: NEBF.com
Did You Know ? ? ? ?� Duncan Hines was a real person. He was a popular restaurant
critic who also wrote a book of hotel recommendations.
� In 1907, an ad campaign for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes offered a free box of cereal to any woman who would wink at her grocer.
� At the 2010 Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift won more Grammys (4) than Elvis did in his entire career (3).
� The Vatican Bank is the world’s only bank that allows ATM users to perform transactions in Latin.
� The sum of all the numbers on a roulette wheel is 666.
� Brenda Lee was only 13 when she recorded “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree.”
� The term “lawn mullet” refers to a neatly manicured front yard with an unmowed mess in the back.
� There was a long-lost fourth member of the Snap/Crackle/Pop gang. “Pow” represented Rice Krispies’ explosive nutritional value.
� After OutKast sang “Shake it like a Polaroid picture,” Polaroid released this statement: “Shaking or waving can actually damage the image.”
� Hawaiian Punch was originally developed in 1934 as a tropical fl avored ice cream topping.
Vinnie D’Ambrosio
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V.U.F. Committee
Local 25, I.B.E.W.
PO Box 18033
Hauppauge, NY 11788-8833
DO THE RIGHTTHING
PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED ENVELOPE TOMAKE YOUR DONATION TO THE
VUF COMMITTEE TO HELP THE MEMBERSWHO ARE UNEMPLOYED
V.U.F. DonationsJune 11, 2014 to August 13, 2014
V.U.F. COMMITTEE Dear Brothers and Sisters, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all those members who have contributed to our committee. Your donations have helped out many families in their time of need and if you should need assistance, please contact the President’s offi ce at 1-631-273-4567. We are designing new tee shirts, mugs, and other items to show off our Union Pride that will be ready soon. Tee shirt sales will once again be possible at the union hall front offi ce. Again, thank you for helping out and enjoy the rest of the summer! Fraternally yours,
Sean T. Plant, VUF Chairman
Allgeier, Arthur R.
Ambrosio Jr., Frank
Anderson, Gene R.
Anderson, Willis J.
Baumann Sr., Walter C.
Birmingham, William J.
Bonziglia, Patrick T.
Casey, Kevin B.
Casey, Ryan G.
Cole, Daniel G.
Coyne, Dennis M.
Crockett, Douglas W.
Curtin Jr., Neil J.
Czaikowski, William W.
Doescher, Allan
Doherty, John P.
Drews Jr., John C.
Dunn Jr., John J.
Dunne, Thomas E.
Eickholz, Herbert J.
Ericson, Richard
Fasanello, Richard
Foote, Charles J.
Gilman, Joseph
Grundborg, Roland R.
Guadagno, John G.
Hanly, Richard B.
Harvey, Kevin M.
Heidrich Jr., Frederick L.
Jackson, Norman E.
Jackson, Quentin B.
Keller, Albert F.
Kelly, Christopher E.
Koch, George
Lopiccolo, Frank
Majkut, John
Malley, James P.
Martin, George
Massetti, Tony C.
Mays Jr., James T.
Mc Carthy, Timothy S.
Meditz, Michael M.
Meyer, Jerry P.
Mineo, Charles
Monahan, John J.
Murphy, Michael C.
Nelson, Robert J.
O'Keefe Jr., Dennis J.
Organ Jr., Donald J.
Pagliaro, Joseph
Parker, Theodore I.
Payne, James V.
Pena, James F.
Plant, Sean T.
Price, John J.
Psillos, George M.
Quinn, Stephen J.
Reuther, Daniel A.
Ritzmann, Edward S.
Rozmus, TheodoreT
Sander, Gerald J.
Skladel, Thomas A.
Stuto, Salvatore J.
Sweeney, Michael J.
Tartaglia, Thomas L.
Tekverk, Paul E.
Tortora, Joseph
Truss, Peter P.
Tuohy, Kenneth M.
Vacchio, Anthony C.
Vianello, Antonio M.
Viera, Robert
Walker Sr., David C.
Wass, Robert R.
Weckesser, Ronald K
Wennes, Gilbert J.
Winters, Jack
Wisdom, James E.
RETIREESOur most sincere
congratulations to the following Brothers who will or have retired: We all wish them the very best! May they enjoy
a future fi lled with happy times and good health.
IBEW LOCAL 25PENSION FUND
James MunozVincenzo Befi
Edward R. Hansen
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RETIREES COMMITTEE Our August meeting was co-chaired by Christine and Brian Hoff. They bought, they delivered, and they served our Ice Cream Social. They also picked up the bill for the Ice Cream Social. We thank them for their service and generosity. Also, thank you to our pie mak-ers Carole Harvey, Sandy Hobert, Judy Jackson, and Maureen Strauss. At our September meeting, we will be playing a game called “Win Win Trivia”. We will have teams of six members competing with each other. Sandy and Chris Hobert will be co-chairing this event. The winning teams will receive a signifi cant prize. President Bill Harvey announced that the Oktober-fest Luncheon catered by the Lakoma Deli will be held on October 2, 2014. There will be a choice of sauerbraten or half chicken, and the cost is $13.00 per person. Please see Eleanor or Carole to sign up. President Bill Harvey also announced that the Local Union 25 picnic is being held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Hoyt’s Farm. The picnic is no charge; however, there is a parking fee. A big thank you to Maureen Strauss for chairing the Kitchen Committee. Anything you need or want, Mau-reen, just ask us. Chaplain Fred Troll told us how he had been asked by Tom Plant to become our chaplain. He has wonderful memories of our retirees club and the people he worked with. He loves all of us. At our November meeting, we will raffl e off a gift certifi cate for a 20 pound turkey for some lucky member to win. Hope you win. See you at the next meeting.
Respectfully yours, Eleanor Segall
LOCAL UNION 25IBEW SCHOLARSHIP
The Local Union 25 IBEW Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has graduated from the 2015 high school class. The Scholarship Requirements are as follows:
1. Must be a child of an active member of LU 25 IBEW in good standing.
2. Acceptance of the study by a FOUR-YEAR rec-ognized college or university.
3. No competitive exam will be required, as the scholarship will be drawn from all qualifi ed stu-dents who apply.
4. Funding will be in the amount of $200 per year for tuition payable to the school for four years.
5. If the student leaves school, that scholarship will be made available to another qualifi ed student. Any members who has a child who may qualify should return an application for the drawing at the July 14, 2015 Regular Union Meeting.
Please fi ll out and return the form below to the Business Manager’s Offi ce before July 10, 2015.
SCHOLARSHIP FORMMember’s Name
________________________________________________Card No
________________________________________________College accepted to
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Please Notify the Employment Offi ce or Business Offi ceof Any Change in Your
Address or Telephone Numberor to Add Your E-mail Address
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LONGEVITY & RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
25 YEARSABIMAEL A. ACOSTA
DONALD AMERSON
MATTHEW A. BAUMER
VINCENZO BEFI
THOMAS P. BENTZ
MATHEW D. BORCINA
PAUL CAROVINCI
GREG CEDZICH
RICHARD CERVANTES JR.
ALLEN CHAPPELL
A.J. CORDERO
VITO S. CUDIA
ROBERT D'AMATO
THOMAS J. DE FIORE
SHARON E. DORING
BRIAN P. GARCIA
CHARLES J. GIOSI JR.
ROMMIE L. HAYWOOD JR.
TODD D. HEANEY
RUDOLPH H. HEDLUND JR.
PAUL F. HEINZEL
DANIEL P. HILTON
JOHN C. KLOUDA
ROBERT J. KRUMMENACKER
JOHN R. LEBOHNER
JEFFREY T. LEWIS
JOHN R. MARTIN
JOHN A. MARTYN
ROBERT P. MAYER
JAMES E. MC CARTHY
STEVEN P. MC CLAIN
ROBERT J. MENNIGKE
DARRYL P. MESSINEO
JOHN MORIARTY
JOHN F. MOTT
JENNIFER A. MURPHY
RICHARD NORIZSAN
VINCENT PANETTIERI
WILLIAM W. PATTON
JOSEPH PAULICH
EUGENE PILINKO
ANDREW J. SCHMIDT
BRIAN TYRIE
ROBERT ZELLER JR.
EDWARD ZIMMERMAN
30 YEARSJOHN T. BARRY
MICHAEL BERGEN
LYNN BLASSO
LAWRENCE J. BOYLE
JEFFREY CARLO
SALVATORE CIABURRI
KEVIN P. CRENNAN
JEFFREY W. DOAN
RAYMOND J. FERRIZZ
RUSSELL S. FRANK
DAVID M. GASTIABURO
JOHN G. GUADAGNO
FRANK S. HROMADKA
TOD C. KASSAY
PAUL H. KASSAY
STEPHEN M. KLOUDA
KEVIN P. LAFFEY
DANIEL M. LAMPRECHT
GREGG H. LEDESMA
THOMAS A. MURPHY
JOHN J. NORTON
BLAISE F. ODDO
JAMES F. PENA
DAVID PENA
KEVIN G. SCHRAGE
MICHAEL P. SIECK,
DAVID C. SMITH
ALBERT F. SUCHOPAR
JEFFREY TETRAULT
RICHARD TOWNSEND
JEFF W. VASTANO
KEVIN M. WISDOM
35 YEARSRONALD GARITTA
CURTIS S. GOLDEN
THOMAS J. HERRMANN
TIMOTHY A. JUNE
WILLIAM J. MC GINLEY
PETER G. SKURA
STEPHEN J. SYDOW
50 YEARSGREGORY A. BOYD
RANDOLPH BREITENBECKER
GARLAND E. BUONASERA
ERNEST CAMERLINGO
SALVATORE CIPOLLA
NEIL J. CURTIN
THOMAS J. DONOHUE
DOUGLAS ELDER
ROBERT FERRAVANTI
ALFRED C. HAAS
WILLIAM HAYES
DONALD R. KEELAN
RONALD W. KOTZE
FRANK L. LANZAROTTA
FRANK O’BRIEN
HUGH E. REILLY
LAWRENCE SCALA
ROGER C. SCHMAL
DONALD F. SCOTT
HENRY V. STAWARSKI
ALFRED E. TETRAULT
JOHN B. THOMAS
KENNETH L. WARREN
55 YEARSJOSEPH BRANDEBURG
ROBERT CARPENTER
HERBERT EICKHOLZ
LEWIS A. JENNINGS
WILLIAM V. KOHLER
MICHAEL LAFFEY
PAUL R. LARSEN (DECEASED)
MAURICE B. MAYES
CHARLES MINEO
FRANCIS V. MURRAY
DONALD J. ORGAN
WILLIAM PEKAREK
JOSEPH SCOTT
FRED TROLL
SILVIO M. VARONE
ARTHUR W. WIEGELMAN
60 YEARSRICHARD W. HALUZA
MORTIMER E. KLOUDA
JOSEPH J. MARCHESE
CHARLES PANZNER
GEORGE R. QUENZER
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FRIEND OR FOEFood Marts
Over the last 3 or 4 years, Aldi Food Marts have been popping up all over Long Island. This convenience food store is part of a German conglomerate started by the Albrecht Brothers in 1946. There are 96,000 stores worldwide with revenues of over 30 billion dollars. They use Fortunato Brothers out of Connecticut as their General Contractor for their Long Island store construction. Unfortunately they have always used our adversaries to do their electrical work on all Aldi stores. Aldi Food Markets – A Foe.
Wild By Nature stores are a division of King Kullen. The King Kullen food store chain has been around for over 80 years. It is steeped in a long tradition of being a local food grocer company with roots based here in New York since its inception in the 1930’s. It has been a friend to organized labor for years, building their stores with Union Trades as well as employing a unionized workforce. A better friend, you’d be hard to fi nd Wild By Nature – A Friend to Local 25 and all of Labor.
“Patronize our Business Partners” – They “support us and we support them” – Shop Smartly!
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Important NoticeThe job line number is 631-273-4567, press option 6.Daytime job line hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Nighttime job line hours are from 5:00 pm to 7:00 am.
LOCAL UNION NO. 25, I.B.E.W.P.O. BOX 18033Hauppauge, NY 11788
PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE
PAIDCENTEREACH, NY
PERMIT NO. 52
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 13, 201412:00 NOON TO DUSK
At Hoyt Farm – SmithtownLocated on New Highway
FREE ADMISSIONPlease fill out the coupon below and return to the President’s OfficePlease fill out the coupon below and return to the President’s OfficePlease fill out the coupon below and return to the President’s Office
FOOD, DRINKS, GAMES AND PRIZESLocal Union #25 Bagpipe Band
To keep our cost low – PLEASE – Members Only
Please join us for a great day !!Fill out the coupon below and return ASAP. Thank you
2014 LOCAL 25 FAMILY PICNIC
LOCAL 25 ANNUAL P ICNICSATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
At Hoyt Farm – Smithtown
FREE ADMISSION
FOOD, DRINKS, GAMES AND PRIZESLocal Union #25 Bagpipe Band
Please join us for a great day !!
2014 LOCAL 25 FAMILY PICNIC Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Number of People: _______ Adults _______ Children _______
Mail to: Local 25, IBEWEntertainment Committee370 Vanderbilt Motor ParkwayHauppauge, NY 11788
LOCAL 25 ANNUAL P ICNIC
Change in General Meeting Dates for September & October 2014Due to a confl ict in schedules arising from the Membership Development Conference in September and the Employees Benefi t Conference in October, the nights of our General Membership meetings for these two months needed to be changed. Approval through the 3rd District International Vice President Don Siegel was sought and granted. Therefore, the meeting for September has been changed from September 9th to September 2nd (the fi rst Tuesday). Weather permitting we will hold the meeting outside with a barbecue to follow. The October meeting will be moved from October 14th to October 7th (also the fi rst Tuesday). Both meetings will start promptly at 7 p.m..
Mark your calendar accordingly and we hope to see you there!!!
