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Bricklayers Local 5 Ohio

The Citizen

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August, 2008

Brothers and sisters of Bricklayers Local #5, by the time you read this, our Financial Recording Secretary, Tom Cowan, will be enjoying the fruits of his laborious, strong, and responsible, PRO-UNION LIFE! Tom’s genuine love for all those willing to wok safely, neatly, and efficiently has been a gift to all of us throughout his forty-three years of service. Tom’s excellent craftsmanship will be enjoyed and marveled at for many years to come.

However, Tom HATES and despises hugs, kisses and compliments. He is, and has always been in the mindset that Bricklayers are supposed to be TOUGH! NO MUSH! So, we, the members of THE BRICKLAYERS AND CRAFTWORKERS OF LOCAL #5 OHIO, would like to thank Tom’s beautiful wife Vicky, all the members of his family, and his friends for FINALLY talking him into retirement.

To our members who do not have a current drug free card: We are receiving word from our contractors that they will not hire anyone that cannot produce a current card. If your card has lapsed call Dave Wondolowski (216-780-8645) to make arrangements to be tested. As workers comp costs soar, more and more contractors will want a complete compliance to reduce their insurance costs.

The first regularly scheduled union meeting of the month of August, Wednesday, August 6, has been cancelled. The second meeting of the month will be held on August 20, 2008 at 8p.m., at 4205 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44103.

Bricklayers Local 5 Picnic

This year we finally had a nice day for the picnic. It was nice to see our members and families having a good time. Thanks to Bob Klimkowicz, Tom and Vicky Cowan and the Bricklayers Social Club for everything. Hope to see more of you at Clay’s Park next year.

Bricklayers Retiree Bus Trip

Brothers Geno Summa, Bob Klimkowicz , and a busload of our members went to Wheeling Island &Casino July 30^th. Reports have it that it was a huge success, and all had a good time.

Bricklayers Local 5 Golf Outing

The golf outing was held August 2, 2008. Details to come. Stay tuned.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Tom’s retirement has led to changes to the executive board as per our international constitution. Joe Coreno will remain as President. Salvatore Fillipelli will become Vice President. Paul Shymske will be the Financial Recording Secretary. Jerry Scott will be the new Sergeant-At-Arms.

MEMBERS WHO HAVE PASSED

Our members were saddened to be informed about the loss of four of our brothers, David Ashyk, Joseph Immormino, Robert T. Dowd, and George Swist all of whom recently passed away. The officers and members of Local 5 offer our deepest sympathies to their families and friends. They will be missed. We also wish to extend our condolences to Brother Frank Katusak on the loss of his mother, Gloria.

MEMBERSHIP AWARDS

Congratulations to brothers William J. Harrington and Vincent Lanese on their 50-year service awards. Congratulations are also in order for brothers Charles P. Besenfelder and William J. Walters on their 40-year awards. Congratulations to Brother Joseph A. Bucci on his 25 year service award.

APPRENTICE APPLICATIONS

Local 5 is currently taking applications for the apprenticeship program Thursdays and Fridays from 8am till 11:00am at the Union Hall 4205 Chester Avenue Cleveland Ohio 44103. If you know of interested people who are thinking of pursuing a career in the trowel trades have them contact Local 5 at (216) 361-1652 or Anthony McCullough Apprentice Coordinator of the Regional Training Center for NOADC. 5171 Hudson Drive Hudson Ohio 44236, (330) 463-5419.

SAVE THE DATE

It is almost time for the Building Trades Labor Day softball tournament. Opening night is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 6:00 p. m. at James Day Park, 11828 W. Pleasant Valley Road Parma, Ohio. Games will continue Friday at 6:00 p.m. and the championship games of the tournament will be held Saturday morning and early afternoon also at James Day. Come cheer the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers on to victory.

Union Meetings
1^st and 3^rd Wednesday 8pm at the Union Hall

LOOK OUT FOR YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
KEEP WORKING SAFELY.

Local 5 E-Mail: Brick5@Core.Com.

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