Elevator Constructors Local #12—Labor Beacon Entry

For Publication on April 15, 2008 or after

NOTICE – At the May 8, 2008 General Area Meeting, nominations will be accepted for the following positions: Vice-President, Business Manager and one (1) Trustee position. The Election will be held at the June 12, 2008 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.

MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Apr 17 JAC Meeting 5:00 pm

Apr 24 Probate Meeting 5:30 pm

Apr 29 Wichita Area Meeting 5:00 pm

Apr 30 Columbia/Jeff City Meeting 5:00 pm

May 1 Executive Board Meeting 5:30 pm

May 8 General Meeting 5:30 pm

May 12 Topeka Area Meeting 5:00 pm

May 15 JAC Meeting 5:00 pm

Important Meeting Change-Due to scheduling conflicts the Columbia/ Jeff City Area Meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Please update your calendars.

Member News

Congratulations to mechanic, Dennis Trent and his wife on the birth of a son, Dillon James. Ryder was born on April 7, 2008.

Reminder: If you have not submitted your Death Benefit Information Form, please do so can the Local 12 office can have updated information regarding beneficiaries. The Local 12 office cannot obtain beneficiary information from the benefits office due to the Protected Health Information policy. Contact the Local 12 office if you need a form.

Kansas City Annual Fishing Tournament-will be held on Saturday, May 17^th and Sunday, May 18^th, 2008 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 8, 2008. Contact the Local 12 office or Rex Gragg at (785) 392-3577 or (785) 392-7412 for an entry form (no money will be accepted without the entry form).

all construction, modernization, HOLE DRILLING AND jobs that last 3 or more days are to be called in to the Local 12 office. Construction, modernization and repair jobs must be done with a 2-man crew.

Apprentices

It is fast approaching the end of the school year. Make sure you have enough classroom hours and have completed all unit exams.

Retirees

Retiree Birthdays

Marvin Van Hercke April 1

James Painter April 6

Edmond Adee April 8

Bill Brody April 14

Don Kelsay April 19

Charles Rhynerson April 20

Darrel Pair JR 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 24 Hometown Buffet

8350 N. Broadway (Barry Rd)

Kansas City MO

May 29 Hometown Buffet

13720 E. 40 Highway (Noland Rd)

Independence MO

June 26 Hometown Buffet

7317 Quivera Road

Shawnee, KS

Items for Sale

Hats, Golf Visors, T-Shirts and Coffee Mugs are available.

Entertainment Committee members are needed for the golf tournament, annual picnic and holiday parties. Contact the Local 12 Office if you would like to participate on any Entertainment Committee.

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 – Eric Rogers cell phone

(816) 313-5645 -- Fax number

iuec@iuec12.com -- e-mail address

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