Elevator Constructors Local #12—Labor Beacon Entry

For Publication on April 15, 2007

NOTICE – At the May10, 2007 General Area Meeting, nominations will be accepted for the following positions: President, Recording Secretary and one (1) Trustee position. The Election will be held at the June 14, 2007 General Meeting. It is suggested that all Local 12 members read Article 11 of the Local 12 Constitution and By-Laws to understand the election process thoroughly.

Kansas CityAnnual Fishing Tournament-will be held on Saturday, May 5^th and Sunday, May 6^th, 2007 at Marion Lake in Kansas. Tournament fee is $25.00 plus $5.00 per pot. Start time is 7:00 am at the Cottonwood Point Boat Ramp with weigh-in between 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Saturday and 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Sunday. Cash awards for 1^st thru 5^th heavy stringer, Big Bass, Big Crappie and Big Walleye. Deadline entry is May 1, 2007. Contact the Local 12 office or Rex Gragg for an entry form (no money will be accepted without the entry form).

Mouse Races-have been cancelled and rescheduled. They will be held at the Annual Local 12 Picnic, which is scheduled for July 21, 2007. More information will be forthcoming.

MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES

April 19 JAC Meeting 5:00 pm

April 24 Wichita Area Meeting 5:00 pm

April 26 Retiree Luncheon 11:30 am

May 3 Executive Board Meeting 5:30 pm

May 5 KC Fishing Tournament 7:00 am

May 10 General Meeting 5:30 pm

May 14 Topeka Area Meeting 5:00 pm

Member News

Congratulations to Mechanic, John E. Hull and his wife on the birth of a son, John Brayden. John was born on March 23, 2007.

all construction, modernization, HOLE DRILLING AND jobs that last 3 or more days are to be called in to the Local 12 office.

Apprentice News

Are you on track with your classroom attendance hours? Have you completed all unit exams? You must have attended 144 hours of class and passed all unit exams in order to sit for the Final Exam.

Retirees

Happy Birthday to the Retirees born in the month of April:

Marvin Van hercke April 1

Jim Painter April 6

Edmond Adee April 8

Bill Brody April 14

Don Kelsay April 19

Charles Rhynerson April 20

Darrel Pair April 28

Harlan Wayne April 29

Monthly Retiree Luncheon- The lunch starts at 11:30 AM. Contact Bill Moylan at 816-358-7360 or at wmmoylan@hotmail.com if you would like to be put on the phone tree for the monthly lunches.

April 26 HomeTown Buffet

13720 E. 40 Highway (Noland Rd)

Independence MO

May 31 HomeTown Buffet

7317 Quivera Road

Shawnee KS

June 28 HomeTown Buffet

8350 N. Broadway (Barry Rd)

Kansas City, MO

Items for Sale

The office has a limited supply of Local 12 100^th Anniversary coffee cups for sale. Get yours before they are gone!

If anyone is interested in our 100^th anniversary booklet please contact the Local 12 office.

Entertainment Committee – Contact Wesley Hackett @ 816-853-8230 or hackettkay@hotmail.com if you would like to participate on the Entertainment Committee.

Death Benefit – Contact Wesley Hackett @ 816-853-8230 or hackettkay@hotmail.com if you would like to participate in the Death Benefit fund.

Personal Information Changes

Is it important the Local 12 office has up to date information for all members. Notify the office of any address changes, phone number changes, new spouse, change of beneficiary, job changes, etc.

IUEC Local #12

Elevator Constructors

6320 Manchester Avenue – Suite 44

Kansas City, MO 64133

(816) 358-1312 -- Kansas City Office number

(816) 898-2217 -- Jim Chapman III cell phone

(816) 898-2213 – Brad Stevens cell phone

(816) 313-5645 -- Fax number

iuec@iuec12.com -- e-mail address

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