Return U.S. Department of Labor Office of Labor-Management Standards Washington, DC 20210 FORM LM-2 LABOR ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT Form Approved Office of Management and Budget No. 1245-0003 Expires: 10-31-2013 MUST BE USED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH $250,000 OR MORE IN TOTAL ANNUAL RECEIPTS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN TRUSTEESHIP This report is manadatory under P.L. 86-257, as amended. Failure to comply may result in criminal prosecution, fines, or civil penalties as provided by 29 U.S.C. 439 or 440. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING THIS REPORT. For Official Use Only 1. FILE NUMBER 065-379 2. PERIOD COVERED From 01/01/2011 Through 12/31/2011 3. (a) AMENDED - Is this an amended report: No (b) HARDSHIP - Filed under the hardship procedures: No (c) TERMINAL - This is a terminal report: No 4. AFFILIATION OR ORGANIZATION NAME TEAMSTERS 5. DESIGNATION (Local, Lodge, etc.) LOCAL UNION 6. DESIGNATION NBR 988 7. UNIT NAME (if any) 8. MAILING ADDRESS (Type or print in capital letters) First Name ROBERT Last Name MELE P.O Box - Building and Room Number Number and Street 4303 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E City HOUSTON State TX ZIP Code + 4 770323821 9. Are your organization's records kept at its mailing address? Yes Each of the undersigned, duly authorized officers of the above labor organization, declares, under penalty of perjury and other applicable penalties of law, that all of the information submitted in this report (including information contained in any accompanying documents) has been examined by the signatory and is, to the best of the undersigned individual's knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete (See Section V on penalties in the instructions.) 26. SIGNED: ROBERT W MELE PRESIDENT 27. SIGNED: Robert F DeLeon TREASURER Date: Mar 20, 2012 Contact Info: 281-560-2003 Date: Mar 20, 2012 Contact Info: 281-560-2000 Form LM-2 (Revised 2010) DOL Form Report (Disclosure) http://kcerds.dol-esa.gov/query/orgReport.do 1 of 28 3/24/2012 7:06 AM
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U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Labor-Management
Standards
Washington, DC 20210
FORM LM-2 LABOR ORGANIZATION ANNUALREPORT
Form Approved
Office of Management and
Budget
No. 1245-0003
Expires: 10-31-2013
MUST BE USED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH $250,000 OR MORE
IN TOTAL ANNUAL RECEIPTS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN
TRUSTEESHIP
This report is manadatory under P.L. 86-257, as amended. Failure to comply may result in criminal prosecution, fines, or civil penalties as
provided by 29 U.S.C. 439 or 440.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING THIS REPORT.
For Official UseOnly
1. FILE NUMBER065-379
2. PERIOD COVERED
From 01/01/2011
Through 12/31/2011
3. (a) AMENDED - Is this an amended report: No
(b) HARDSHIP - Filed under the hardship procedures: No
(c) TERMINAL - This is a terminal report: No
4. AFFILIATION OR ORGANIZATION NAMETEAMSTERS
5. DESIGNATION (Local, Lodge, etc.)LOCAL UNION
6. DESIGNATION NBR988
7. UNIT NAME (if any)
8. MAILING ADDRESS (Type or print in capital letters)
First NameROBERT
Last NameMELE
P.O Box - Building and Room Number
Number and Street4303 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E
CityHOUSTON
StateTX
ZIP Code + 4770323821
9. Are your organization's records kept at its mailingaddress?
Yes
Each of the undersigned, duly authorized officers of the above labor organization, declares, under penalty of perjury and other applicable
penalties of law, that all of the information submitted in this report (including information contained in any accompanying documents) has
been examined by the signatory and is, to the best of the undersigned individual's knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete (See
Section V on penalties in the instructions.)
26.SIGNED:
ROBERT W MELE PRESIDENT27.SIGNED:
Robert F DeLeon TREASURER
Date: Mar 20, 2012Contact
Info:281-560-2003 Date: Mar 20, 2012
ContactInfo:
281-560-2000
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ITEMS 10 THROUGH 21 FILE NUMBER: 065-379
10. During the reporting period did the labororganization create or participate in theadministration of a trust or a fund or organization,as defined in the instructions, which providesbenefits for members or beneficiaries?
No
11(a). During the reporting period did the labororganization have a political action committee(PAC) fund?
Yes
11(b). During the reporting period did the labororganization have a subsidiary organization asdefined in Section X of these Instructions?
No
12. During the reporting period did the labororganization have an audit or review of its booksand records by an outside accountant or by aparent body auditor/representative?
Yes
13. During the reporting period did the labororganization discover any loss or shortage of fundsor other assets? (Answer "Yes" even if there hasbeen repayment or recovery.)
No
14. What is the maximum amount recoverableunder the labor organization's fidelity bond for aloss caused by any officer, employee or agent ofthe labor organization who handled union funds?
$500,000
15. During the reporting period did the labororganization acquire or dispose of any assets in amanner other than purchase or sale?
Yes
16. Were any of the labor organization's assetspledged as security or encumbered in any way atthe end of the reporting period?
No
17. Did the labor organization have any contingentliabilities at the end of the reporting period?
No
18. During the reporting period did the labororganization have any changes in its constitution orbylaws, other than rates of dues and fees, or inpractices/procedures listed in the instructions?
Yes
19. What is the date of the labor organization's nextregular election of officers?
10/2012
20. How many members did the labor organizationhave at the end of the reporting period?
3,948
21. What ar the labor organization's rates of dues and fees?
Rates of Dues and Fees
Dues/Fees Amount Unit Minimum Maximum
(a) RegularDues/Fees
Varies per Month 21 79
(b) WorkingDues/Fees
N/A per
(c) Initiation Fees Varies perNewMbr.
10 75
(d) Transfer Fees N/A per
(e) Work Permits N/A per
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STATEMENT A - ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FILE NUMBER: 065-379
ASSETS
ASSETSScheduleNumber
Start of Reporting Period(A)
End of Reporting Period(B)
22. Cash $1,067,093 $1,109,080
23. Accounts Receivable 1 $0
24. Loans Receivable 2
25. U.S. Treasury Securities $0 $0
26. Investments 5
27. Fixed Assets 6 $1,880,308 $1,845,923
28. Other Assets 7
29. TOTAL ASSETS $2,947,401 $2,955,003
LIABILITIES
LIABILITIESScheduleNumber
Start of Reporting Period(A)
End of Reporting Period(B)
30. Accounts Payable 8
31. Loans Payable 9
32. Mortgages Payable $0 $0
33. Other Liabilities 10 $137 $2,181
34. TOTAL LIABILITIES $137 $2,181
35. NET ASSETS $2,947,264 $2,952,822
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STATEMENT B - RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FILE NUMBER: 065-379
CASH RECEIPTS SCH AMOUNT
36. Dues and Agency Fees $2,367,097
37. Per Capita Tax $0
38. Fees, Fines, Assessments, Work Permits $7,665
39. Sale of Supplies $0
40. Interest $19,431
41. Dividends $0
42. Rents $0
43. Sale of Investments and Fixed Assets 3 $0
44. Loans Obtained 9
45. Repayments of Loans Made 2
46. On Behalf of Affiliates for Transmittal toThem $63
47. From Members for Disbursement onTheir Behalf $2,512
48. Other Receipts 14 $103,990
49. TOTAL RECEIPTS $2,500,758
CASH DISBURSEMENTS SCH AMOUNT
50. Representational Activities 15 $674,625
51. Political Activities and Lobbying 16 $20,934
52. Contributions, Gifts, and Grants 17 $16,703
53. General Overhead 18 $502,546
54. Union Administration 19 $123,216
55. Benefits 20 $445,474
56. Per Capita Tax $532,285
57. Strike Benefits $0
58. Fees, Fines, Assessments, etc. $0
59. Supplies for Resale $0
60. Purchase of Investments and FixedAssets
4 $29,991
61. Loans Made 2
62. Repayment of Loans Obtained 9
63. To Affiliates of Funds Collected on TheirBehalf $63
64. On Behalf of Individual Members $2,855
65. Direct Taxes $112,260
66. Subtotal $2,460,952
67. Withholding Taxes and PayrollDeductions
67a. Total Withheld $235,705 67b. Less TotalDisbursed
$233,524
67c. Total Withheld But Not Disbursed $2,181
68. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $2,458,771
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List below loans to officers, employees, ormembers which at any time during the reporting
period exceeded $250 and list all loans to businessenterprises regarless of amount.
(A)
LoansOutstanding atStart of Period
(B)
Loans MadeDuringPeriod
(C)
Cash(D)(1)
Other ThanCash(D)(2)
LoansOutstanding atEnd of Period
(E)
Total of loans not listed above
Total of all lines $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Totals will be automatically entered in...Item 24
Column (A)Item 61 Item 45 Item 69
with ExplanationItem 24
Column (B)
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SCHEDULE 3 - SALE OF INVESTMENTS AND FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Description (if land or buildings give location)(A)
Cost(B)
Book Value(C)
Gross Sales Price(D)
Amount Received(E)
Total of all lines $90,040 $0 $0 $0
Equipment - Abandoned or donated see stmt 69 $90,040 $0 $0 $0
14. LessReinvestments
$0
(Net Sales total will automatically entered in Item 43) 15. Net Sales $0
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SCHEDULE 4 - PURCHASE OF INVESTMENTS AND FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Description (if land or buildings, give location)(A)
Cost(B)
Book Value(C)
Cash Paid(D)
Total of all lines $29,991 $29,991 $29,991
Security cameras $1,487 $1,487 $1,487
Equipment $28,504 $28,504 $28,504
14. LessReinvestments
$0
(Net Purchases total will automatically entered in Item 60) 15. Net Purchases $29,991
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SCHEDULE 5 - INVESTMENTS FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Description(A)
Amount(B)
Marketable Securities
1. Total Cost
2. Total Book Value
3. List each marketable security which has a book value over $5000 and exceeds 5% of Line 2.
Other Investments
4. Total Cost
5. Total Book Value
6. List each other investment which has a book value over $5,000 and exceeds 5% of Line 5. Also, listeach subsidiary for which separate reports are attached.
7. Total of Lines 2 and 5 (Total will be automatically entered in Item 26, Column(B)) $0
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SCHEDULE 6 - FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Description(A)
Cost or OtherBasis
(B)
Total Depreciationor
Amount Expensed(C)
Book Value(D)
Value(E)
1. 4303 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, TX $449,131 $449,131 $0
3. 4303 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston TX $1,785,166 $438,079 $1,347,087 $0
5. Automobiles and Other Vehicles
6. Office Furniture and Equipment $165,945 $116,240 $49,705 $0
7. Other Fixed Assets
8. Totals of Lines 1 through 7 (Column(D) Total willbe automatically entered in Item 27, Column(B))
$2,400,242 $554,319 $1,845,923 $0
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SCHEDULE 7 - OTHER ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Description(A)
Book Value(B)
Total Other Assets (Total will be automatically entered in Item 28, Column(B)) $0
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SCHEDULE 18 - GENERAL OVERHEAD FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Name and Address(A)
American Time
1600 N. Clinton Ave.RochesterNY14621
Type or Classification(B)
Promotional watch retailer
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $10,665
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $1,620
Total of All Transactions $12,285
Stewards watches 10/31/2011 $10,665
Name and Address(A)
AT&T660921
DallasTX75266-0921
Type or Classification(B)
Telephone company
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $13,677
Total of All Transactions $13,677
Name and Address(A)
BIO Landscape & Maintenance
5205 Dow RoadHoustonTX77040
Type or Classification(B)
Landscape and grounds maintenancecompany
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $13,455
Total of All Transactions $13,455
Name and Address(A)
CIty of Houston Water Department1560
HoustonTX77251
Type or Classification(B)
City water service
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $10,358
Total of All Transactions $10,358
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Name and Address(A)
Continental Airlines
1600 Smith St.HoustonTX77002
Type or Classification(B)
Airline
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $5,382
Total of All Transactions $5,382
Name and Address(A)
Ezra Hodge
7326 St. LouisHoustonTX77028
Type or Classification(B)
Janitoral and maintenance services
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $7,451
Total of All Transactions $7,451
Name and Address(A)
Pitney Bowes Global FinancialServices371887
PittsburghPA15250-7887
Type or Classification(B)
Postage machine rental
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $5,413
Total of All Transactions $5,413
Name and Address(A)
Quill37600
PhiladelphiaPA19101-0600
Type or Classification(B)
Office supplies retailer
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $9,095
Total of All Transactions $9,095
Name and Address(A)
Reliant Energy650475
DallasTX75265-0475
Type or Classification(B)
Utility company
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $29,731
Total of All Transactions $29,731
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Name and Address(A)
Richard Wilson, CPA, CVA
1747 Butterfly Ct.Thousand OaksCA91320
Type or Classification(B)
Certified public accountant
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $14,911
Total of All Transactions $14,911
Name and Address(A)
Superior Ideas & Promotions, Inc.4130
West HillsCA91308-4130
Type or Classification(B)
Promotions item retailer
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $25,655
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $10,421
Total of All Transactions $36,076
Promotional merchandise 06/30/2011 $11,220
Promotional merchandise 07/29/2011 $8,289
Promotional merchandise 10/31/2011 $6,146
Name and Address(A)
Wells Fargo Financial Capital Finance7777
San FranciscoCA94120-7777
Type or Classification(B)
Equipment leasing company
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $5,014
Total of All Transactions $5,014
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SCHEDULE 19 - UNION ADMINISTRATION FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Name and Address(A)
American Arbitration Association
1331 Lamar Suite 1180HoustonTX77010
Type or Classification(B)
Election service
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $10,000
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $1,554
Total of All Transactions $11,554
Deposit for delegates election 02/28/2011 $10,000
Name and Address(A)
Paris Hotel
3655 Las Vegas Blvd.Las VegasNV89109
Type or Classification(B)
Hotel
Purpose(C)
Date(D)
Amount(E)
Total Itemized Transactions
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $8,344
Total of All Transactions $8,344
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SCHEDULE 20 - BENEFITS FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Description(A)
To Whom Paid(B)
Amount(C)
Total Benefits $445,474
Pension Trust $271,017
Health & welfare Trust $174,457
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69. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUMMARY FILE NUMBER: 065-379
Schedule 13, Row1:
Schedule 13 - Row 1 Active members pay full dues and have voting rights consistent with eligibility requirements as set forth in theby-laws.
Question 11(a): Teamsters Local 988 Drive Fund 4303 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East Houston, TX 77032 FEIN 74-1594014 Files reportswith the Texas Ethics Commission. The PAC's funds are kept separate from the Local's treasury and therefore the financial activitiesare not included in this report.
Question 12: The audit was performed by an outside accountant, Richard Wilson, CPA.
Question 15: Furniture and equipment reaching the end of its economic useful life and having no value was either donated or disposed.Cost $90,040 with a net book value of $0 (cost minus accumulated depreciation).
Question 18: Changes were made to the International Constitution. The International Union will file a copy of the Constitution on behalfof the Local.
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