We
had 78 members and three guests present at out regular March meeting of
Carpenters Local 247.
Apprentice Coordinator John Schraner reported on training issues, the May 3rd
completion dinner and a History Channel segment on carpenter tools at our
training center. We got a report from Regional Manager Peter Savage covering
upcoming negotiations, upcoming jobs, benefit changes and staff activities. We
also had several delegates give reports about our recent Quarterly Regional
Council meeting. Our financial report was positive in both the general and
building funds Under “Good of the Order,” the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas
project was discussed from several members’ different viewpoints.
Sherrie and Dawn were thanked for preparing the corned beef and cabbage St.
Patrick’s Day dinner for the members in attendance. Medical Care, Workers
Compensation and “cross-trade solidarity” were also topics of discussion.
Under “Unfinished Business,” we discussed last month’s proposal to finance a
billboard at a Vancouver baseball park. Later, under “New Business,” we took up
a collection, and the trustees agreed to finance the remainder of a one-year
billboard commitment.
A motion was passed requesting a letter of support for Brian Carson’s
addition to the tradeshow negotiation team. A Metro political report was given,
and Local 247 concurred with their endorsements of Sho Dozono for Portland
mayor; Randy Leonard, Mike Fahey, and Nick Fish for Portland City Council; and
Toby Forsberg for Oregon House in House District 39.
The meeting lasted until 9:05 p.m., and naturally, more was said than is
reflected in this report. For complete info … attend your union meetings.
General membership
General membership meets the second Tuesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. at the
Carpenters Hall, 2215 N. Lombard, Portland. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact the office at 503-289-9632.
Retirees
Retirees meet for lunch the second Monday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at JJ North’s,
10520 NE Halsey, Portland.
Executive Board
Executive Board meets the fourth Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the
Carpenters Hall, 2215 N. Lombard, Portland.
Fellow Members:
We are looking for members to volunteer their time and skills for one day! On
Saturday, April 26, 2008, we will be assisting individuals in our community with
various home repairs through Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April.
Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April is the leading local volunteer
organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the homes of
low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with
children so that they can continue to live in warmth, safety, and independence.
If you are interested, please contact the office and Dawn or Sherrie will be
happy to sign you up and send you the information to complete.
Thanks so much for your help!! WE NEED YOUR HELP, SO PLEASE VOLUNTEER! MARK
YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL 26!
PLEASE NOTE: This is an opportunity for EVERYONE! Even if you know someone
who don’t have any construction skills, there is cleaning and landscaping and
lots of other miscellaneous tasks to be completed. Please bring the family!
Anyone can help!
At our March Membership Meeting, we voted to endorse the following candidates
for the May primary.
U.S. Senate:
Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick (dual endorsement)
Oregon Treasurer: Ben Westlund
Oregon Attorney General: John Kroger
Oregon Senate
SD-21: Diane Rosenbaum
SD-23: Jackie Dingfelder
Oregon House
HD-8: Paul Holvey
HD-24: Edward Glad
HD-38: Linda Brown
HD-39: Toby Forsberg
HD-42: Jules Kopel-Bailey
HD-47: Jefferson Smith
HD-49: Nick Kahl
City of Portland
Mayor: Sho Dozono
Position 1 City Council: Mike Fahey
Position 2 City Council: Nick Fish
Position 3 City Council: Randy Leonard
By Joe Baron
Financial Chairman & Political Chairman
Please make sure that you are registered to vote. The registration deadline
for voting in the May primary is April 29! Check your voter registration and
make sure that it’s current. If you have moved, or if anyone in your house has
turned 18, they need to register to vote. It is our patriotic duty to vote. We
need to choose the candidates who share our views on the issues of family wage
jobs, right to organize, responsible bidding rules and health care for all.
Thank you for your time!
The following members are celebrating their birthday this month. We would
like to wish them all “Happy Birthday”! We hope you enjoy your special day!
Gabriel Achim, Randall Amos, Jason Androff, Joseph Barron, Ben Basom, Paul
Bauer, Ralph Bauer, Dale Beckwith, Robert Behrendsen, Santiago Bernal, Paul
Blake, Dennis Boggs, Jeremy Boyd, Ben Brizuela, Terence Brooks, Clayton, Brown,
Eugene Brown, Robert Brown, Timothy Burris, John Burton, Steve Callopy, Tim
Carpenter, Chester Caruthers, Richard Cashin, Raul Cervantez, Jon Clifton, Damon
Cooper, Frank Corah, Beniamin Costea, Anthony Cross, Kenneth Curry, Michael Dant,
Jason Delfel, Ronald Dombroski, Sean Donnelly, Darell Duffy, Timothy Dumont,
Richard Edwards, Timothy Edwards, Randall Estes, Jeremy Evans, Daniel Ewing,
Dashia Fontleroy, Beckyrae Franks, Carl Fuller, Mike Fuls, Norman Gammiere,
Joshua Gawith, Robert Gleckler, Jacob Gloria, Claudiu Golas, Steve Grech, Ty
Grobe, Gary Hanson, Robert Hargrove, Larry Heckethorne, Paul Heineman, Cori
Higgins, Mary Hogan, Jeff Hogg, Archie Hunt, Peter Jensen, David Johanson,
Phillip Johnson, Tracy Johnson, Kevin Kelleher, Bob Kitt, Aaron Knudson, Jeffery
Labs, Jan Ledford, Virgil Lee, Leighton, Lepley, Thomas Lepley, Paul Lesch,
Anthony Lingoes, Anthony Loomis, Richard Lopatin, Irvin Massey, Zane McKarem,
Michael McLain, Michael McMullen, Monty Meadows, John Metts, Eugene Miller, Todd
Million, James Mills, William Minter, Joshua Minturn, Paul Montgomery, William
Mueller, Carl Mullins, Matthew Nelson, William Nesbit, Jon Opperud, Russell
Oullette, Efrain Palomares, Brent Parish, Wilbur Parker, Kenneth Parries,
Jeffrey Parson, Jose Perez, Joseph Peterson, Tom Pettijohn, Larry Phillips, Mike
Pillster, Patrick Poston, Neil Rathbun, Elmore Reese, Roland Rehm, John
Richards, Christopher Richardson, Casey Richmire, Gabriel Rieff, James Rivers,
Robert Robson, Randy Rone, Raeleen Ross, Lemuel Sanciuc, Nedd Sandall, Robert
Shibley, Frank Shipley, Victor Shults, Juan Silva, Marvin Smith, Kelly Snethen,
Patrick Sticka, Dustin, Stratton, Daniel Strom, Anthony Terry, Thomas Thompson,
Tyler Vernon, Rodger Visto, James Warner, Joseph Whitney, David Wilkinson, Lee
Wise, Mikah Wright.
We
had 78 members and three guests present at out regular March meeting of
Carpenters Local 247.