We had 49 members present at out August regular meeting Carpenters Local
247. Under communications we read a letter form Toyonnia Hodges thanking us
for helping send her son Tyrone to the National Wrestling Tournament. Tyrone
was in attendance as well. He did well in the tournament, taking first place
in his weight class. Trustee Jerry Auvil gave us a report on benefit plans.
He also announced the hiring of John Steffens as WCTC Training Director. Ben
Embree reported on various activities, especially downtown. The Union reps
gave work reports for their respective areas. A variety of topics were
covered under “Good of the Order.”
Under “New Business” we agreed to donate $247 to the “Hands Across The
Bridge” event which benefits people recovering from addictions.
Our Political Committee recommended endorsements of Dave Edwards – Oregon
House District #30, Sal Peralta – Oregon House District #24, and Paul Evans
– Oregon House District #10.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m., which was an unusually early time for
us. For more complete detail … show up and participate.
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!
Raymond Alter, Alan Anderson, Amos Austinson, Brian Barnes, Joseph Baron,
Clint Barquist, Dan Bartlett, Michael Beckman, Wayne Beyer, John Bloomer, Wayne
Boell, Rob Bolkovatz, Joseph Bowles, Joseph Brockamp, Clifford Brown, Craig
Bufton, Larry Burkhalter, Howard Caldwell, Daniel Cashman, Jose Castillo Jr.,
Phillip Chaperon, Douglas Cochran, David Colliander, Michael Condon, Claude
Cook, Robert Cooper, Mark Cooper, Edwin Cordon, Nicholas Crawford, Robert
Cremer, Shaun Cushman, Mike Dorscher, Robert Dumond, Eric Freeman, Michael
Gamble, George Geppert, Charlene Getchell, GaryGibbens, Paul Gillen, Dennis
Golden, Carlos Guerin, Richard Gutierrez-Garcia, Harry Gwaltney, Wayne Haggard,
David Henson, Gabriel Hogg, Michael Holland, Erik Holte, Daniel Hunt, Daryl
Iverson, Jeff Jaynes, Michael Kennedy, Harold Kercher Jr., Jon Koertzen, Jason
Koski, Mark Krahn, Girard Lapointe, Ovidiu Lechinteanu, Frank Lee, Veryl
Livengood, Joseph Loos, Steven Lows, Neil Machajewski, Duane Mattson, Barry
McKinley, Ron McMaster, Terry McPherson, Christopher Mitchell, Jason Molloy,
Robert Moore, James Morrison, Casey Myers, Michael Norris, Destry O’Connor,
Hersher Peoples, Tim Peterson, Stan Presby, Patrick Price, Richard Rauch, Paul
Reiff, David Renner, Joshua Ryan Rinker, Timothy Robinson, Byron Ruddell, Jason
Schleichardt, Jason Sheckler, David Sherrell, Kenneth Sinfield, Christopher
Slaysman, Robert J. Smith, Jacob Struck, John Svob, Andrew Swan, Stephen Taylor,
Michael Tremmel, Raymond Turner, Jaap Vanvogelpoel, Mike Walliker, James Weaver,
Geryld Williams, Valeriy Zagumennyy.
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 individuals have been endorsed by Carpenters Local 247. Please
remember them when you are voting! We need to get candidates elected who can
make sure that the working man and/or women are represented in Salem.
Multnomah County Commission Dist. 2
Jeff Cogen
Oregon Supreme Court
Virginia Linder
Oregon State Senate
Brad Avakian, District 17
Rod Monroe, District 24
Rick Metsger, Distict 26
Paul Evans, District 10
Oregon House
Paul Holvey, District 8
Brian Clem, District 21
Sal Peralta, District 24
Charles Lee, District 25
Oregon House
Chuck Riley, District 29
Dave Edwards, District 30
Brad Witt, District 31
Larry Galizio, District 35
Dave Hunt, District 40
Diane Rosenbaum, District 42
Chip Shields, District 43
Tina Kotek, District 44
Jeff Merkley, District 47
Mike Schaufler, District 48
Rob Brading, District 49
Metro, Dist. 4, Washington County
Kathryn Harrington
PLEASE NOTE:We are looking for volunteers to help with the above campaigns. We
need help with phone banking, door-to-door canvasses, putting up yard signs and
sign waving at highly visible intersections. Please contact the office if you
can volunteer
When Mr. Woffindin needed to leave his southeast home, his sons would carry him
and his wheelchair down five steps.
“I only left the house for medical appointments,” explained Mr. Woffindin, a
senior living in the Lents neighborhood. “I’m afraid of a fire, and not being
able to get out safely.”
A partnership between the Carpenters Union Local 247 and a local non-profit has
allayed Mr. Woffindin’s fears and limitations. When 247 members Carl Bowles and
John Jackson heard about this homeowner at their retired members luncheon, they
decided to use their carpentry skills to build him a wheelchair ramp.
“It’s gratifying to help someone who’s worked hard to pay for their home and is
still struggling to get by” says Jackson.
The project was coordinated through the REACH Community Builders Program, a free
home repair program for elderly and disabled homeowners living on a low income.
“I felt locked up, and missed a bit of fresh air from time to time,” Mr.
Woffindin said after testing out the ramp, and chatting with two neighbors who
came over to greet him. “Any day outside is a beautiful day.”
Thanks to John and Carl for their willingness to help those in our community who
are in need
When Mr. Woffindin needed to leave his southeast home, his sons would carry him
and his wheelchair down five steps.
