We had 60 members present at our July regular meeting of Carpenters Local
247. Jamie Partridge, union postal worker, was a special guest, giving us a
presentation regarding working conditions in Venezuela. Jobs with Justice (JwJ)
and the Cross Borders Organizing Committee (RBLOC) are networking with
workers in Venezuela and sponsoring a trip there as well. The presentation
was well received by 247 members.
We had three new members at the meeting and we installed all the recently
elected Delegates and Officers as well.
Under Reports of Accidents, Sickness, and Deaths we heard about the recent
passing of WCTC instructor Jerry Pankow. Several 247 members attended the
memorial service. Under Reports we heard about the High School Construction
Camp program where High School Juniors get some construction training and
jobsite experience. Our Endorsement Committee reported and has recommended
several political endorsements, which were approved by the members. Our
Organizers reported on the Downtown and Trade Show activities which are
ongoing. Business Reps reported on various job starts. This is a good season
for construction work in the area. There will be a Steward training class
offered in August. Regional Manager, Pete Savage, reported on South
Waterfront projects, subcontracting, trust fund issues, new office building
and WCTC training director search.
Under Good of the Order we had a picnic report (August 13), Food Bank
volunteer request, US product endorsement, and an announcement of a free
play to be performed at 247 on July 29. Nicole Crain was in attendance
requesting Habitat for Humanity assistance.
Under New Business we discussed Ballot Committee issues. Our Ballot
Committee, at the request of a candidate, re-tallied the ballots from last
month<92>s election. If we ever re-tally again, all candidates will be
notified. We agreed to purchase Labor History Calendars for the membership.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. As per usual, for more complete information <85> attend your union meetings.
Hopefully, you know we have State and initiative elections coming up in
November. In order for us to advance our causes and get people elected who will
work for our jobs (by getting money for new bridges, roads, infrastructure,
etc.), we all need to be registered to vote. Please make sure that you and any
eligible family members are registered to vote. If you have moved, you will need
to complete a new registration form. Please contact the office and we will
gladly mail the forms to you.
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!
Carl Afterbuffalo, Abel Arango, Ryan Asbury, Charles Bates Jr., Jerry
Baumgardner, Thaddeus Beisel, David Benfield, Thomas Beutz, Ray Bluemer, Dana
Bonander, Steve Boone, William Brickowski Jr., Robert Brooks, Billy Broyles Jr.,
Darrell Budge, Brian Carson, Homer Cecil, Kirk Chandler, Jason Chatzigiannakos,
John Cherry, Terrance Christianson, Daniell Clark, John Clark, Patrick Cleaver,
Steven Conn, Kathleen Copeland, Michael Corbin, Shawn Cottrell, John Cox, Corey
Dixon, Darryl Dixon, Jonathan Dye, Gerald Espenel, Thomas Fearey, Thomas
Forsyth, Cecil Ghan, Duwayne Gilbert, Daryl Griffith Sr., Kristie Haas, John
Hallstrom, Raymond Hamblin, Howard Hanks, Randy Harris, Jared Haug, Clint
Haugen, Vernon Hochstetler Jr., George Howie, Marc Jackson, Jason Johnson, James
Johnston, Robert Judkins, James Kehoe, Jeremy Kidwell, Jim Kincheloe, Derek
Kirschner, Greg Kofstad, Joseph LaDuca, Chris Larsen, William Lewis, Stewart
Lockhart, Russ Low, Jeremy Mallatt, Francis Manning, O. B. Maxwell, Michael
McCarthy, Cecil McCollum III, Michael McKay, Daniel McNassar, Ryan Middleton,
David Moaning, Adelfo Morales, Gheorghe Morar, Mark Morse, Jay Myklebust, David
Nelson, Jen Netherwood, Chester Neuharth, Thomas Nevills, Ralph Nielsen, Sharkee
Niemi, Doris Olavarria, Clyde Owens, Scott Owens, Victor Peek, Tyson Peterson,
Stewart Philbrick, J. P. Phillips, Patrick Pierce, Keith Prater, Lee Prose,
James Pucci, Brian Randall, David Randall, Dan Ray, Ira Reaves, Gerald Rhoads,
James Robison, Bartolo Rogue, Doug Rule, John Ryan, Scott Sander, Daniel
Santillan, Mike Shappert, Jack Schmidt, John Short Jr., Peter Sirosh, Brad
Slate, Eric Smiley, Maurice Smith, Kenneth Spruit, James Stephens, Jeremy
Symolon, Lyle Thorgramson, Marc Tobey, Daniel Toussaint, Lauren Upshaw, David
Van Vleck, Rick Vanderveer, Wesley VanVleck, Douglas Vondrachek, Fredrick
Walker, Christopher West, Allan White, Richard White, Brent Ziemer.
50-year member Merle Ehlinger shows school children basic Carpenter skills
every summer at Holy Redeemer<92>s two-week vacation session. For the last three
years Merle has fascinated kids by helping them plane, shave, cut, and drill
holes with various hand tools. Merle provides a nice selection of wood planes,
hand saws, draw knives, and boring bits to demonstrate our woodworking skills.
One of their favorites, according to Merle, is to write the child<92>s name on the
edge of a board and then help them plane off a curly shaving which bears their
name. "Kids will carry that curly shaving around all day, even wear it around
their necks" says Merle. It<92>s obvious that Merle enjoys this role and we commend
him for showing the children a little bit about our Trade. Thanks, Merle!
50-year member Merle Ehlinger shows school children basic Carpenter skills
every summer at Holy Redeemer<92>s two-week vacation session. For the last three
years Merle has fascinated kids by helping them plane, shave, cut, and drill
holes with various hand tools. Merle provides a nice selection of wood planes,
hand saws, draw knives, and boring bits to demonstrate our woodworking skills.
One of their favorites, according to Merle, is to write the child<92>s name on the
edge of a board and then help them plane off a curly shaving which bears their
name. "Kids will carry that curly shaving around all day, even wear it around
their necks" says Merle. It<92>s obvious that Merle enjoys this role and we commend
him for showing the children a little bit about our Trade. Thanks, Merle!
Carpenters Local 247 Picnic is coming around the bend!
Sunday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clackamas Armory - Camp Withycombe
This year<92>s picnic features food, drink, games and activities for all ages.
Tailgating, bump drafting, face painting, tattoo station, carnival booth games,
Monster Truck Slide, Monster Truck bounce, Wet and Wild slide, swimming pools,
bingo, relay races, Giant Trikes! It will be a fun day for the whole crew! Don<92>t
forget to bring your swimsuit!
There will be lots of munchies to fill up on: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot
dogs, ribs, chicken, salads, baked beans, corn on the cob, chips and beverages.
Brownies, sno cones and cotton candy, too!
Wear your favorite Nascar shirt! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase
at the picnic. This year<92>s proceeds will be going to Doernbecher Children<92>s
Hospital.
