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August, 2019
Volume 34, Issue 4
Plumbers, Steamfitters, & HVAC Service Technicians Local 440
Mark Your Calendars:
Aug. 24 Local 440 Golf Outing
Aug. 26 7:00pm Union Meeting
Aug. 31 Labor Fest
Sept. 2 Labor Day—Holiday as
per contract, all offices closed
Sept. 21 Local 440 Picnic at
Marion County Fairgrounds,
11am— 4pm
Sept. 23 4:30pm—6:45pm Win-
dow open to Pay Dues
Sept. 23 7:00pm Union Meeting
Oct. 5 Retirement Seminar, Lo-
cal 440 Hall
Oct. 9 Retirees Cookout, Local
440 Hall, Bingo at 10:30am,
lunch at noon
Inside this issue:
Business Manager’s Report 2
Business Agents’ Reports 2-5
Training Director’s Report
Training Department News
5-6
Important Message from U.A. 7
Local 440 Picnic Information 8-9
Local 440 Scholarship Winners 10-11
Clinic News 12
New Facility Photos 13
Announcements 14-15
Health & Welfare Report 16
Activate Local 440 Family Health &
Wellness Center
● 5550 S. East St., Suite B, Indianapo-
lis
● (317) 879-5206
HOURS:
Monday, Friday 6am—4pm
Tuesday, Thursday 9am—6pm
Friday 6am—12pm
● wwwactivatehealthcare.com/
local440
● Serving participants of the Plumbers
Apprenticeship Class of 2019
Congratulations to the Apprentice-
ship Class of 2019! Also, pictured
above (middle) are the 5-year Per-
fect Attendance Award Winners. A
special congratulations to Stanley
Corson (left) for receiving the Out-
standing Apprentice Award.
James M. (Bubba) Johnson, Business Manager
“This could
not happen
without the full
support of our
membership.”
Page 2 Plumbers, Steamfitters, & HVAC Service Technicians Local 440
James M. (Bubba) Johnson
Gary R. Beaman, Business Representative, Columbus area
Gary R. Beaman
Brothers and Sisters,
Work in the southern part of
the jurisdiction has remained
steady and should continue that
way well into the first quarter of
next year. To summarize, Sullivan
& Poore was awarded a nice pro-
ject at Mooresville Hospital; HFI is
closing in on completion at John-
son Memorial Hospital, but has
some smaller projects in Green-
wood and the Martinsville area
that will keep them busy; Dunlap
Mechanical should remain busy
well into the first quarter of 2020
with several ongoing projects;
Greiner Brothers is wrapping up
their Greensburg school project
just in time for school to open on
August 8th; QPH remains steady
with ongoing work out of their
Greensburg office, and they were
also awarded a new school project
at Clark-Pleasant Schools in White-
land.
There are several individuals
who deserve congratulations since
my last newsletter report. I’ll
begin with the apprentices who
received their completion certifi-
cates and became journeymen
this summer. Special recognition
goes to the 5-year Perfect Attend-
ance Award recipients (see photos
on front cover) and Most Out-
standing Apprentice Award recipi-
ent Stanley Corson. Also on the
list are Instructors Justin Cade and
George “Tuffy” Poynter who were
named Co-Instructor of the Year
by the graduating class.
We also welcome and con-
gratulate the incoming class of
apprentices. One of the largest
classes in recent years, these men
and women represent the future
of our Local. Each of them have
been made aware of the oppor-
tunity in front of them, and with
the guidance of the journeymen
they will work with, and be taught
by, over the next 5 years, I am
confident they will succeed.
The final group of individuals
I want to congratulate are this
year’s Local 440 Scholarship re-
cipients. The recipients, along
with excerpts from their required
essays, are featured on pages 10
and 11. I wish each of you the
very best as you continue your
education.
NEW FACILITY
Two years have passed
since the Indianapolis Airport Au-
thority (IAA) informed us of the
need to purchase our property for
expansion of the airport. Count-
less hours of meetings with IAA
personnel, attorneys, architects
and engineers, and bankers have
taken place over those two years
and our new facility is well on its
way to completion.
This could not have hap-
pened without the full support of
our membership. From the pur-
chasing of the Brookville Road
land to the design and construc-
tion expense of the headquarters
and training center our members
have stepped up and invested in
our future as a Local Union. What
differentiates this investment from
corporate capital projects is that
the investment doesn’t come from
profits or public funding; it comes
from our working members. What
a great testament to our Brother-
hood and its resolve to continue to
provide the best trained, most
skilled craftspeople in our indus-
try.
To be successful, an under-
taking of this magnitude also re-
quires exceptional coordination
between the owner and the
jobsite. In our situation, it also
requires coordination with our
JATC who will occupy the majority
of space in the new facility. I
made the decision to give this
assignment to Don Bough at the
beginning of the year. Over the
first half of the year, Don transi-
tioned from the training depart-
ment, splitting his time between
the building project and admin-
istration of the training center. His
focus now is entirely on the build-
ing project. I have absolute confi-
dence that Don will protect the
membership’s investment and do
everything in his power to be sure
the quality and craftsmanship that
we demand is delivered.
Don’s assignment will not
end with the completion of the
facility as I have also put him in
charge of the relocation team.
The relocation plan is well under-
way and will require extensive
coordination between the union
office, training office, and our gen-
eral contractor as it progresses.
Don, Bob Stieneker, John Kurek,
Todd Hendrickson and I will con-
tinue to work together to ensure a
smooth transition to the new facili-
ty.
UPCOMING EVENTS
As summer draws closer to
an end, there are several opportu-
nities for members and their fami-
lies to join together in fellowship.
The Local 440 Golf Outing, Indy
Labor Fest, the Local 440 Picnic,
and our Fall Retiree’s Cookout are
all taking place before the printing
of our next newsletter.
Information on these events
is included elsewhere in this news-
letter. We, as members of the
working class and more in particu-
lar organized labor, labor daily to
ensure our families are taken care
of and deserve time to celebrate
and enjoy our efforts. I encourage
all to participate and I look for-
ward to seeing you in the upcom-
ing weeks.
James M. (Bubba) Johnson
Business Manager
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Robert R. Stieneker, Business Representative Indianapolis area
Work in Marion County is
plentiful. Freitag has been picking
up some nice work on the west
side and work at Lilly’s continues to
grow. BMWC has several projects
that should be starting within the
next month or so. Once started, I
look for them to hold steady well
into next year. Leach and Russell
has work going on at Community
East and should be mobilizing at IU
West in the next month as well.
I received a call from Watt
Mechanical, and they have hired a
foreman for the Intake Center at
the new Community Justice Center
(CJC). North Mechanical, Greiner
Brothers, and Sexson Mechanical
all have pieces of the new CJC and
are just waiting on final design to
get started. This will be a really
nice project lasting into 2021.
Hopefully you go out there and help
to build it, but never have to stay
there!
Work is thriving all across the
Midwest and East Coast right now.
I would like to thank all of you for
staying home and manning the
work in our jurisdiction. There has,
also, been a need to organize new
members over the past months in
order to supply needed manpower
to our contractors. These newly
organized members were doing the
work of our trade before and are,
now, working side by side with you.
I want to ask that we all welcome
our new brothers and sisters and
assist them in every way possible.
We are all stronger when we work
together!
I want to thank all of you who
have started using the associated
money saving options available
under the Health and Welfare Plan.
As I reported at the last union
meeting, our ER utilization was
down 5% last quarter, we had an
uptick in the use of the Live-Health
App, and our visits to the Activate
Clinic increased. I want to remind
you to check the pricing of prescrip-
tions before you purchase them by
using your Sav-RX discount card or
the Good RX app. Check both dis-
counts and find which one is
cheaper before you buy. These
discounts not only save you money
out of your pocket, but it saves the
plan money as well.
I would like to welcome our
new Nurse Practitioner, Angela
Frantsi, to the Activate Clinic; alt-
hough she has big shoes to fill, I
am sure she is going to be an asset
to our clinic staff. Best wishes,
also, go out to Kristy Umana as she
begins the next chapter of her ca-
reer. She will be missed!
Just a couple quick remind-
ers; I am constantly looking for
picnic volunteers and do not forget
the Local 440 Golf Outing and Indy
Labor Fest coming up this month.
Fraternally,
Robert R Stieneker
Business Agent/Treasurer
Bob Stieneker
“ I would like to welcome our new Nurse Practitioner, Angela Frantsi, to the Activate Clinic…”
Gary R. Beaman, Business Representative, Columbus area
“… the Local
Golf Outing at
Hawk’s Tail
Golf Course on
August 24th. If
you still need to
register, you can
call the Indy
Office… ”
The 2019 UA Softball Tourna-
ment took place June 21 – 23 in
Cincinnati, Ohio. Your Local 440
team played very well this year re-
cording 4 wins and 2 losses while
scoring over 100 runs in the six ball-
games. Congratulations to our ball-
players who, in my opinion, repre-
sented Local 440 well and were the
class of the tournament. I would like
to personally thank Troy Stieneker
and Mark Bateman for coaching this
year’s team.
Upcoming member events
include the Local Golf Outing at
Hawk’s Tail Golf Course on August
24th. If you still need to register, you
can call the Indy office and pay
the morning of the outing. Registra-
tion will cutoff when we reach 110
golfers. Entry fees are $50 for ac-
tive members and $20 for retirees.
Also, do not forget that Indy Labor
Fest is on Saturday, Aug 31st on
Georgia St. in downtown Indianapo-
lis. Please come out and show your
pride in Local 440 and organized
labor as a whole.
Fill the Foxhole had a great week at
the Indiana State Pipe Trades Con-
vention held in French Lick last
month. The delegates and guests
helped raise over $1,800 for our
charity. Our own members Bob
Stieneker, Matt Stieneker, and Ad-
am Stewart were very generous in
helping our cause by donating back
their golf and 50/50 winnings. Also,
following suit were Mike Eads, Past
President of the Pipe Trades and
retired Business Agent for Local
669, and Dan McHale, Business
Agent for Local 189 Columbus, Ohio.
Brothers and sisters like the above
mentioned make me proud to say I
am a UA member!
In Solidarity,
Gary R. Beaman
Business Agent
Continuation from Page 2
Jamie Fife, Business Representative Kokomo area
Jamie Fife
Plumbers, Steamfitters, & HVAC Service Technicians Local 440
Jack E. Neal Jr., Business Representative Muncie area
“ Work at Nestles,
in Anderson, is
going strong, and I
am receiving
additional manpower
requests weekly.”
Jack Neal
“ If you get laid
off, please HIT
THE JOB
LINE!”
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Let me begin by saying that
although we’ve had to weather
some extremely hot days, all in all
it’s been a good year for weekend
activities, and recent humidity
levels haven’t been too unbeara-
ble. The lake is back to normal
level and the fish are starting to
turn on again, so it’s time to start
filling the freezer back up!
The work picture in the
North is holding its own; not
booming, but steady. Projects at
the Lebanon Industrial Park con-
tinue to provide a good source of
work for Local 440 members. Eli
Lilly has two projects taking off as
part of the upgrades to the fer-
mentation plant. There is work,
also, planned for Buildings 100
and 132 in addition to the project
that is underway at Building 358.
Work in our jurisdiction is
plentiful and we continue to fill
job calls over the entirety of our
jurisdiction. It is imperative that
we man these calls no matter
what area of the jurisdiction the
job is in. If you get laid off,
please HIT THE JOB LINE! If not,
we will be forced to fill calls with
travelers. Chances are you can
get back out without missing a
day. Every call you take helps
organized labor hold onto the
work of our industry.
The Fill the Foxhole Motor-
cycle Ride took place on August
10th 2019. I want to thank all
who participated and helped
raise money for this worthwhile
cause. Coming up is the 440
Golf Outing on August 24th, Indy
Labor Fest on Saturday, August
31st, and then on September 21st
Local 440’s Picnic will take place
at the Marion County Fair-
grounds! I look forward to seeing
everyone at the functions!!!
Jamie Fife
Business Agent
Brothers and Sisters,
Work in the North East is
still busy and it should continue at
a strong pace through the winter
months. The focus, now, is on the
many school projects trying to
finish up as school systems head
back to class. With this, and
some additional industrial shut-
downs occurring, we are filling job
calls for plumbers, fitters, welders
and HVAC service techs on a daily
basis. If you are not working at
this time, please hit the job line or
give one of the agents a call.
Work at Nestles, in Ander-
son, is going strong, and I am
receiving additional manpower
requests weekly. They are, cur-
rently, working two shifts plus
overtime. Ball State University is
busy with Greiner Brothers and
Sater Electric on campus. Else-
where, Leach and Russell is gear-
ing up on the new Delaware Coun-
ty Jail and has started to call for
help on the project.
Ball State University has
many more projects planned
down the road. We are, also,
keeping our eyes on several other
projects in the area which are in
the planning stage. With the on-
going projects, and the projects
coming up in the near future, I
believe we will have another good
year in 2020.
Check out the Calendar of
Events on our Local 440 web
page. There are several member
events coming up soon.
Just a reminder, all Indiana
JY Plumbing licenses will expire on
12/31/2019. Please make sure
you renew all licenses and keep
your certifications current!
Jack E Neal, Jr
Business Agent
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Donald J. Bough, Business Representative
Don Bough
“ I do not know about you, but it
is very exciting to
me to see the
headquarters and
training center for
Local 440 come
to life.”
John Kurek
Continued on page 6
John Kurek, Director of Training
Brothers and Sisters,
It is truly an honor and privi-
lege to serve UA Local 440 as the
Director of Training. I must thank
James “Bubba” Johnson and the
Joint Apprenticeship Training Com-
mittee for this opportunity. A lot
goes into running a successful
Training Program, and I thank Don
Bough, all the Business Agents,
Training Department Staff, and
Office Staff for their help. I, also,
want to thank Eric Posey for the
work he did to modernize the pro-
gram.
The UA District 2 Apprentice
Contest was held June 3rd -7th in
Detroit, MI. Local 440 representa-
tives were Stanley Corson in the
welder division and Cole Stephens
in the pipefitter division. They will
not be advancing to the next level;
however, it is a major accomplish-
ment to reach this level of the
competition and it is a true testa-
ment to our high quality training
program to have two apprentices
compete at District 2. Every
member of Local 440 can be
proud of their accomplishments.
The Local 440 Apprentice
Graduation Banquet was held on
June 14th (see photos on front
cover). Graduates received their
completion certificates from the
U.S. Dept. of Labor and the UA
along with their diplomas from Ivy
Tech Community College. Special
honors went to Stanley Corson
who was named Apprentice of the
Year, and also to Justin Cade and
George “Tuffy” Poynter who shared
the Instructor of the Year award.
The UA has asked three Lo-
cal 440 instructors to teach at the
UA Instructor Training Program
(ITP) this year. Derek Westfall
(Technology), Josh Reagan (TIG
Welding), and Eric Posey
(Technology) will join other UA
professionals as instruction begins
later this month in Ann Arbor.
Another proud accomplishment for
the Local 440 Training Program!
“It is truly an
honor and
privilege to serve
UA Local 440
as the Director
of Training.”
Brothers and Sisters,
The fruits of my labor, and
hopefully yours too, in the garden
are coming around. There is, may-
be, nothing better than putting the
water on to boil and heading out to
the garden for some fresh corn on
the cob. At this time of year, it
seems to go with everything. Lim-
ited free time only allows me to
make sure we have sweet corn and
tomatoes, but I foresee a time in
the distant future that I can expand
my efforts to other items.
I am excited to have John
Kurek at the helm of the training
center. He is fitting in well, and by
the time you are reading this in-
structor meetings will have taken
place and classes will be about to
begin. Related training classes for
the upcoming school year will be
our last, at our current facility. With
the anticipated completion of our
new training center early in 2020,
John and his staff will take on the
enormous task of moving. The staff
and instructors, in our training cen-
ter, are second to none and John
has fit right in to work with them to
plan the move; not only the reloca-
tion of the existing equipment, but
also finalizing the design of the new
weld shop and training labs.
The construction of the new
union hall and training facility are
moving at a high rate of speed. I
recently posted drone footage, from
the end of June, on Facebook.
Todd Hendrickson and I have also
posted several sets of pictures
since construction began. The foot-
age shows that the steel erection is
complete and the process of bring-
ing the parking lot up to grade is
well underway.
What cannot be seen is that
95% of the under-slab utilities are
complete and the first area of con-
crete floor was poured on Friday,
July 26th. If the weather cooper-
ates, the concrete floors should be
complete by the time you’re reading
this. In addition, block work and
framing is moving right along, the
roofers are underway, and some of
the interior overhead utilities are
getting started along with concrete
curbs around the building and park-
ing lot.
Our future home is certainly
taking shape. I do not know about
you, but it is very exciting to me to
see the headquarters and training
center for Local 440 coming to life.
More drone footage and pictures to
come.
I leave you with this quote:
"One thing about championship
teams is that they’re resilient. No
matter what is thrown at them, no
matter how deep the hole, they find
a way to bounce back and over-
come adversity.”
--*Nick Saban*--
Don’t forget to buy American and
union whenever you can ! ! !
Don Bough
Business Agent
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Training Department News
Class Updates and Information—contact Training Office to register 317-856-6426
Upcoming Classes
Recertification Dates
Upcoming recertification dates for Industrial Rigging, Medical Gas Installer or NCCCO Signalperson are: September 14th,
November 16th, January 11th and March 14th. Please contact the Training Office to register.
Journeyman Course Catalog
Journeyman Course Catalogs have been mailed out. A full listing of classes available for the 2019-2020 school year are
listed in there. Please call the Training Office to register.
Continuity Reminders
Med Gas continuity payments are $30.00. Update reminders for Med Gas and Weld certifications are mailed the month
before your expiration month. THIS WILL BE YOUR ONLY NOTIFICATION FROM THE TRAINING OFFICE REGARDING YOUR
EXPIRATION.
Weld Shop
The weld shop is open Monday through Friday during the day. Open welding for Thursday nights begins September 5th
and Saturday welding is ongoing (registration required.) Please contact Todd Hendrickson at (317) 856-6426 Ext 114
to register for weld sessions or weld tests.
Like Us on Facebook
Be sure to “Like” the Training Center’s Facebook page for updates on classes, reminders and any other news related to
the Training Center.
Auto Orbital Welding Wednesdays 10/23/19 – 12/18/19 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Backflow Saturdays 10/5/19 – 11/2/19 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Backflow Saturdays 11/9/19 – 12/14/19 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Industrial Rigging Saturdays 9/28/19 – 11/2/19 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
OSHA 10-Hour Tuesdays 9/3/19 – 9/17/19 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
OSHA 10-Hour Wednesdays 9/4/19 – 9/18/19 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
OSHA 30-Hour Tuesdays 10/22/19 – 12/17/19 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
OSHA 30-Hour Thursdays 10/24/19 – 12/19/19 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
John Kurek, Director of Training
Training Department News
The new school year is nearly upon
us. We have a bright new class of appren-
tices who will attend back to school night
on August 21st. The Journeyman course
catalog is at the printer and should be
mailed out by the time this newsletter is
published. One of the best things about
being a UA member is free training for life.
When we have more skills and certifica-
tions, we are more valuable, and our con-
tractors can be more competitive.
The new building is coming along,
and I recently was able to check it out first
hand. The steel is up and it is under roof.
This is going to be a state of the art facility
with the Training Center being very impres-
sive. I look forward to moving into the new
building for the 2020 – 2021 school year.
These are exciting times for Local 440!
The Department of Labor has recent-
ly proposed changes to apprenticeship
regulations to implement Industry-
Recognized-Apprenticeship-Programs
(IRAPs). This was done to expand appren-
ticeship opportunities in other industries,
but if IRAPs are allowed for the construc-
tion industry, it will undermine our appren-
ticeship model. For many years, the union
construction industry has provided, without
question, the highest quality education and
training. Our Training Program has created
the best workforce in the world of piping
professionals. Please help secure the
future of our apprenticeship program by
reading the UA flyer on page 7, then visit
SaveUAAprenticeships.org and make your
voice be heard!
I leave you with this quote:
“At the core, labor unions (we) are working
men and women, unified as one force.
Despite any personal differences that may
exist between us, we have banded togeth-
er to protect and improve the lives of work-
ers. We rise up together for the greater
good. We defend one another like family.”
–Sue Carney
Fraternally,
John Kurek
Continuation from Page 5
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Announcements Important Message from the U.A.
Comment deadline is August 26, 2019. Please take action today!
Trainees/Apprentices Visit: SaveUAApprenticeships.org
Journeymen/Retirees/Families Visit: SaveUATraining.org
https://www.saveuaapprenticeships.org/#/22/https://www.saveuatraining.org/#/23/
Plumbers, Steamfitters, & HVAC Service Technicians Local 440 Page 8
31st Annual Picnic
September 21, 2019
Marion County Fairgrounds
7300 E. Troy Ave., Indianapolis IN
Events of the Day
Parking Any time after 10:00am Food & Beverages* 11:00am—4:00pm Marketplace
Inflatable Village (Kids fun area) 11:00am—3:00pm Enter through Coliseum
Corn Hole (Open Play) 11:00am—12:00pm Coliseum
Wellness Clinic Stations (Health Fair) 12:00pm—3:00pm Family Arts Bldg.
Corn Hole (Tournament) 12:30pm First Toss Coliseum
Bingo 1:00pm—3:00pm 4-H Bldg.
Carnival Games 1:00pm—3:00pm Enter through Coliseum
*Beer service ends at 3:00pm
Door Prize and 50/50 Drawings
$100 Adult drawings every 20 minutes—Beginning at 12:00pm
Children's door prize drawing—3:00pm*
Adult door prizes and 50/50 drawings—3:15pm**
*Children’s tickets received at gate must be deposited at Information Booth
**Members must register at Information Booth
Registration Times
Corn Hole 11:00am—12:00pm at Information Booth
Door Prizes 10:00am—3:00pm at Information Booth
For everyone’s safety, please leave pets at home.
Check Local 440 Website and Facebook for any updates to the Events of the Day.
Picnic & Health Fair
Page 9 Volume 34, Issue 4
Live Health Online Special Parking & Guest Pass Form
Member Name: __________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________
Phone Number (include area code):__________________________________________
Parking Pass _____Senior Citizen _____Handicapped
Mail parking pass to me_____
Hold on to it—I’ll pick it up before the picnic_____
Guest Pass for __________________________________Age:_________
Name of Guest Age of Guest
Guest Pass for __________________________________Age:_________
Name of Guest Age of Guest
Guest Pass for __________________________________Age:_________
Name of Guest Age of Guest
Mail guest pass(es) to me____
Hold on to pass(es)—I’ll pick them up before the picnic____
The picnic is intended for members of Local 440 and their immediate family members
only, however guests are welcome. Guests will be admitted at a cost of $20 per adult
(age 18 & older) and/or $10 per child (age 6-17). There is no charge for children under
age 5. This form and payment must be submitted in advance for all guests. Attach a
separate sheet if more space is required.
Return form to Local 440 no later than September 6, 2019
Page 10 Plumbers, Steamfitters, & HVAC Service Technicians Local 440
Local 440 Scholarship Winners
Emma Shockley, attending Hanover
College, studying Elementary Educa-
tion. Emma is the daughter of James
Shockley Jr.
Madeline Poynter, attending IUPUI,
studying Tourism and Event Manage-
ment. Madeline is the daughter of
George (Tuffy) Poynter.
Madison Vauters, attending Univer-
sity of Indianapolis, studying Nurs-
ing. Madison is the daughter of
Ross Vauters.
Samantha Roycraft, attending University of
Indianapolis, studying Nursing. Samantha is
the daughter of Michael Roycraft.
Hannah Vauters, attending Indiana
University, studying Law & Public
Policy. Hannah is the daughter of Ross
Vauters.
Patrick Miller, attending University of
Southern Indiana, studying Entrepreneur-
ship. Patrick is the son of Derek Miller.
Lydia Bishop, attending Indiana Univer-
sity, studying Genetics. Lydia is the
daughter of William Bishop. Derek Coers, attending Ball State
University, with an interest in Sci-
ence. Derek is the stepson of Thom-
as McCleary.
Page 11 Volume 34, Issue 4
How Has Belonging to a Local 440 Family Benefited Me?
“ The Local 440 influences my daily life by providing
my father with a stable job, which puts food on our
table and a shelter over our heads. The insurance
that comes with the Union has significantly helped
our family because of the unbelievable benefits we
are given through it. We are also granted family time
through the amazing hours my dad is given. He is
able to always be home for family meals and is able
to spend time with us.”
- Samantha Roycraft
“ People from the 440 would come over to my house
and help with projects that my dad couldn’t do on his
own, and my mother and father frequently visit other
member’s houses to help them out as well. In short,
belonging to the Local 440 community means that I
will always have a place here in Columbus, with men
and women who work just as hard as my father.”
- Lydia Bishop
“ I am very grateful to belong to a Local 440 Family
not only because of how it benefitted my family as a
whole but because of the services provided like the
free health care clinic we have access to. Belonging
to a Local 440 family has also helped me make great
memories. I have looked forward to the summer pic-
nic every year since I was a kid. I have so many great
memories meeting so many new and friendly people
each time I go.’
- Patrick Miller
“ Additionally, through my family’s yearly participation
in the Local 440 Fill the Foxhole event, I have devel-
oped my love for events which has shown me that my
father not only receives a decent wage and benefits;
but with this Local 440 membership my father has a
brotherhood and I have a second family.”
- Madeline Poynter
“ I have personally been influenced by Local 440 be-
cause I have benefitted from a healthy and reliable
income for my family. These financial resources have
allowed me to pursue my desired extra curricular ac-
tivities as well as go on trips that expose me to the
world around me and develop me as a person.”
- Derek Coers
“ Everything ones accomplishes in life takes hard
work and dedication and I believe working in the un-
ion requires those traits. Watching my father work
hard has impacted my hard work ethic that I have
today. Being a member of a Local 440 family has
benefited me in more ways than one, but it most im-
portantly has taught me the life lesson of hard work
and dedication in everything I do.”
- Emma Shockley
“ For me, one of the best parts about being apart of a
Local 440 household is that it has given our family
security knowing that my dad is entering a safe work
environment every single day. My dad is a hard work-
er and it brings me peach knowing that he is being
taken care of through the union. I am very grateful for
all the benefits the Local 440 has provided our family
and it inspires me to help give back to people just as
the 440 has done for us.”
- Madison Vauters
“ Through seeing all of the benefits that families can
receive through being a part of the union has in-
spired me, among other things, to pursue a career in
public service. I hope to protect not only unionization,
but all workers rights that go along with it. As the
child of a union member I see the impact a good, re-
spected living can have when work is valued on a
human level.”
- Hannah Vauters
Page 12 Plumbers, Steamfitters, & HVAC Service Technicians Local 440
Dear Local 440 Family,
Well August 2nd sure came fast! I am very sad to see this day arrive and I am very humbled by all of your kind words and gestures
over these past few months regarding my departure from the Activate Local 440 Clinic and onto a new journey. It has been an honor
and my pleasure to be a part of your health and wellness these past four years. I look forward to spending more time with my family
in the days ahead and working closer to home and in my area of expertise. Your support and understanding during this transition has
been overwhelming and I am grateful for all of you. I challenge each of you to keep up with your health goals and wellness journey.
For those of you continuing your care here or maybe those of you who have not been to the clinic yet, please tap into the wealth of
resources at the clinic. Please also offer a warm welcome to our new Nurse Practitioner Angela Frantsi FNP-C I am confident you
will enjoy her cheerful smile to greet you when you visit the clinic next as she has already started! Please schedule an appointment to
meet her at your earliest convenience.
I have had the pleasure of sharing so many moments of your lives, through births of your children and loss of dear family members,
struggles as well as triumphs with your health. Most importantly, thank you for entrusting me to provide primary care to you and your
family.
As a Nurse Practitioner, I was lucky enough to have this opportunity to provide such comprehensive primary care to you and your fam-
ilies. Please reach out to your legislators and remind them that NP’s (APRN’s) serve a very important and vital role in health care.
Your Indiana legislators would love to hear your personal story of the care you received by an NP (APRN) serving as your primary care
provider.
I will miss you all dearly and our paths may cross again someday- until then we will not say good bye but hope to see you soon!
Local 440 Scholarship Application & Rules Clinic News
A Message from Kristy Umana
Nutrition and Heart Disease
Let’s take a quiz!
1. A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight
cardiovascular disease?
2. If you are eating plenty of food, your body is surely getting
the nutrients it needs to be healthy.
3. Nutrient-rich foods may help you control your weight, cho-
lesterol and blood pressure.
4. For a healthy heart, limit foods and beverages high in calo-
ries, but low in nutrients, such as saturated fat, trans fat,
sodium, red meat, sweets, and sugar-sweetened beverag-
es.
5. For a healthy heart, emphasize foods such as a variety of
fruits and vegetables, nuts and legumes.
Answer (Circle One)
True False
True False
True False
True False
True False
See answers on page 15
Page 13 Volume 34, Issue 4
New Facility Photos
Announcements
Page 14 Volume 34, Issue 4
Event Reminder:
Indy Labor Fest
On Saturday, August 31st from 11am-6pm,
Georgia Street in downtown Indianapolis will
transform into Indy LaborFest, a free-
admission street festival featuring live music,
food, beverages and a kid's zone. Local 440
will have a booth with giveaways and shirts for
members. Stop by and say hello while enjoy-
Fill the Foxhole Golf Outing
Sunday, September 22 at 10 am
Oak Tree Golf Course—Plainfield, IN
$50 per golfer
2—man Better Ball Format
Fall Retirees Cookout
Wednesday, October 9
3747 S. High School Rd., Indianapolis, IN
Bingo begins at 10:30 am, Lunch is at 12 pm
Please bring a covered dish to share.
Local 440 Golf Outing
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Starts at 7:00 AM
Hawk’s Tail Golf Course
$50 for active members and $20 for retirees. This cost in-
cludes green fees, golf cart, food, drinks, and prizes.
Deadline to register is August 9th!
Contact Gary Beaman or Don Bough with any questions at
the Local Union Office.
Members only!
John J. Keesling, 37,
passed away July 19,
2019. He was a Jour-
neyman Steamfitter,
and he was initiated
June 1, 2012.
Steven P. Dugan February 1, 2019
Michael E. Elder April 1, 2019
Jeff Allen Wright April 1, 2019
Russell D. Neville May 1, 2019
Cecil W. Dean Dare June 1, 2019
John H. Keesling June 1, 2019
Recent Retirees
George D. Konija, 72,
passed away July 7,
2019. He was a Re-
tired Steamfitter, and
he was initiated April
8, 1968.
RETIREE SEMINAR OCTOBER 5
Volume 34, Issue 4
Announcements
Page 15
Member Obituaries
Thinking about retiring? Curious about benefits, health care, pension, Social Security?
The next Retiree Seminar will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 8:00am at Local
440 Meeting Hall. Representatives from many areas of retirement will be here to an-
swer your questions. There is no fee to attend, but please call the Indianapolis office to
register, so that we have sufficient handouts available to everyone.
Who will be there?? What will be going on?
Erik Miller from Stewart C. Miller
John Lazarra from Newport Group aka PNC
Business Agent Robert Stieneker will be giving a
PowerPoint on the National Pension Fund
Social Security materials will be handed out. There
might even be a representative to speak with!
Come out and prepare for retirement!
Answers to Nutrition and Heart Disease Quiz on Page 15:
1. True, 2. False, 3. True, 4. True, 5. True
Stewart C. Miller & Co., Inc.
HEALTH & WELFARE
Plumbers, Steamfitters, & HVAC Service Technicians Local 440
3747 South High School Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
First Class
Presort
U.S. Postage
PAID
Indianapolis, IN
Permit No. 7159
Benefit Areas June-19 % Paid July '18 - June '19 12 Mo % May-19
In-Patient Hospital $553,350.74 25.67% $7,016,701.90 30.26% $598,019.43
Outpatient Hospital $855,377.43 39.68% $6,373,271.21 27.48% $684,639.50
Diag, X-ray,Lab $114,267.73 5.30% $1,432,154.78 6.18% $130,273.47
Prescription Program $224,113.13 10.40% $2,633,664.56 11.36% $208,095.01
Surgical $80,389.59 3.73% $1,033,123.35 4.46% $86,847.27
Other $147,015.64 6.82% $2,042,422.53 8.81% $194,535.56
Physician $40,596.76 1.88% $536,914.88 2.32% $43,019.41
*Prescriptions $17,250.98 0.80% $235,437.47 1.02% $15,419.51
Psych/Sub Abuse $18,620.27 0.86% $331,556.23 1.43% $30,748.36
Dental $69,078.99 3.20% $859,219.55 3.71% $75,794.92
Vision $16,372.75 0.76% $216,225.21 0.93% $19,247.17
Disability $17,810.35 0.83% $321,238.19 1.39% $33,050.05
Life Benefits $0.00 0.00% $92,499.98 0.40% $22,500.00
Taxes $0.00 0.00% $43,275.92 0.19% $4,457.90
Healthy Rewards $1,550.00 0.07% $21,375.00 0.09% $1,500.00
TOTAL $2,155,794.36 100.00% $23,189,080.76 100.00% $2,148,147.56