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Bricklayers Local 5 Ohio

The Citizen

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May 2009

Happy Birthday to Brother Matteo Summa, whose 105^th birthday was May 5^th. His son, retired Business Agent Brother Geno Summa went to Florida to visit his Dad for his Birthday.

A few volunteers are needed to become certified in the use of our recently purchased Automated External Defibrillator. An instructor from Zee Medical will be here at the hall Friday, May 29^th at 9a.m. to teach a 3 to 4 hour class. Call Paul for details @ 216-346-7655.

Local Union monthly member dues are to be sent to the following address: O.A.D.C., 5171 Hudson Drive, Hudson ,Ohio 44236. You may also call Tiffany at 1-800-442-0479 to make checkless payments or to pay by credit card.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Congratulations to Brother Bruce Maitland, who will receive his 50 year pin and gold card this month. Congratulations to Brother Joseph Costanzo who will receive his 40 year award. The Executive Board and the Members of Local 5 thank both of you for your many years of faithful service.

The Members and Officers of Local 5 would like to extend our sympathies to the families and friends of Brother Herbert Nichols and Brother William Korosec, both of whom passed away recently.

Apprentice applications are still being taken Mondays and Tuesdays 8 – 11 a.m. at the Hall. If you know someone interested in learning the skilled trowel trades, have them call Apprentice Coordinator Anthony McCullough at the OADC training center at 330-463-5501.

To our Sisters and Brothers who do not have current drug free card, call Brother Dave Wondolowski at 216-780-8645 or me, Paul Shymske at 216-346-7655 to make arrangements to be tested.

Union Meetings are1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of the month at 8 p. m. at 4205 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44103. Social Club News

The Cleveland Indians will be taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in an inter-league game at Progressive Field on Friday, June 12, at 7:05 p.m. The price of $15.00 includes your ticket and the “all you can eat seat special” with fireworks after the game.

The Family Picnic is Sunday, July 12 rain or shine at Swings-n-Things in Olmsted Falls. There are plenty of things to do outdoors and indoors there. Tickets are $20.00.

The Golf Outing is August 1^st at Mallard Creek. Tickets are $75 dollars.

The Retirees Club bus trip to The Meadows Casino is Tuesday, June 23^rd. All Bricklayers, relatives and friends are welcome. The cost is $25 dollars per person which includes drinks, beer, pop, and water. You also get $20 dollars in free play at the casino. Meet at Lakefront Lines 1335 Brookpark Road across from Malley’s Chocolates at 8a.m. The bus leaves at 8:30 sharp for the 3 hr. trip with a stop. The ETA for the bus’ return to Brookpark is 9:30 p.m. Questions? Call Geno Summa at 440-915-0646 or Bob Klimkowicz at 440-777-4231.

The Bricklayers Local 5 Softball team won their season opener by defeating Project 13 Design 14-4 in five innings at Brookside Park Sunday,April 26. Good job Guys! Games for the month of May: 5/3 @10a.m., 5/10 @ 10a.m., 5/17 @ 11 a.m., NO GAMES 5/24 (Memorial Day Weekend). All games at Brookside Park. Come support our team.

It’s getting warm out there so please keep this safety fact in mind: Thirst is one of the last warning signs of dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids. Look out for your Brothers and Sisters.

YOUR FAMILY LOVES YOU! WORK SAFELY!

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

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