Official Publication of Local Union #347

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Inside this issue:

Official Publication of Local Union #347

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I N T E R N A T I O N A L B R O T H E R H O O D O F E L E C T R I C A L W O R K E R S

Business Manager’s

Report

1

Membership News 2

Meeting Notes 2

Facebook 2

Apprenticeship News 3

Made in the USA 3

Absentee Ballot Request

Form

4

Journeyman Training

Schedule

5

Retiree Luncheon 5

Union Plus Scholarship

Information

5

Reinstate/Drop List 6

Monthly Calendar 7

Important Numbers/

Contacts

8

~ Business Manager’s Report ~ Brothers and Sisters,

The November elections are fast approaching. Even though the election

propaganda can be overwhelming, this election will prove to be very

important to labor. Not only is it important to keep a president in the office

that is labor friendly, our local elections are equally as important as they

affect us closer to home. Knowing that we have an anti-labor Governor in

place and a House of Representatives-that we probably don’t have a chance of

turning, it is crucial that we vote to retain a Democratic controlled Senate.

While social issues affect the individual, the Local Union should only address

the issues that directly affect your paycheck. Labor only had one line of

defense last year; the Senate. They were constantly bombarded with anti-

labor bills from the House, which was supported by the Governor. If we

would lose the Senate this year, we could find ourselves losing collective

bargaining rights and working conditions, much like the states of Wisconsin

and Indiana. I encourage all members to support your paycheck and vote for

those individuals that support you.

For those members, who have yet to register to vote, you have until the

October 27th deadline to do so. Visit the Iowa Secretary of State website to

download a registration form at www.sos.iowa.gov. For those that are

registered already, you will find enclosed in this issue an absentee ballot

request form. I urge you to fill this out and return to your county auditor to

ensure that your vote will be counted, even if you can’t make it to the polls on

election day.

In Solidarity, Kevin L. Clark

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E-mails:

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Kevin: klclark@ibewlu347.org

Jerry: jekurimski@ibewlu347.org

Courtland: crpfaff@ibewlu347.org

Member Benefits, Stacy: smyoung@ibewlu347.org

Dues, Carol: caharvey@ibewlu347.org

Resign: resign@ibewlu347.org

Last Months Job Referrals

42—referrals sent out 17—Regular Calls 3—Short Call

7—Apprentice 13—Unindentureds 2—CW/CE (Fort Dodge)

Final Reading for membership

Oath of Obligation

Honorary Withdrawals approved

Disability Retirement approved

Donation requests approved

By-Laws change proposal

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

Not on IBEW Local Union #347’s Facebook page yet? Here’s a

taste of what you’ve missed in September!

We’ve just reached 605 people who follow our Facebook! Suggest our page to

your friends in the industry! This is a great tool to get updates from the Union

Hall immediately and also to have discussions with others on IBEW related

issues! “Like” us today!

* Job calls—regular and short calls * IBEW related links

* Member Obituaries * IBEW related videos

* Labor Day information/pictures * Journeyman Training info.

IBEW Local Union #347

The Union Hall expresses its sympathy to the following families of our Union Brothers:

*Robert Marquis passed away on August 10, 2012 at the age of 48 and was a member for 4 years.*

*Harold Leutzinger passed away on August 11, 2012 at the age of 99 and was a member for 70 years.*

*Lee Patterson Sr. passed away on September 1, 2012 at the age of 69 and was a member for 42 years.*

Stevie Rae Gillaspy was born on September 10, 2012. Stevie was 9 lbs, 3 oz and 20” long.

Parents are Steve and Stacy Gillaspy. Congratulations!

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Apprenticeship News

Classroom related instruction has resumed for the 2012/2013 school year. Beginning last year, the new

NJATC “Core” curriculum was implemented with the first-year apprentices. The “core” curriculum will be

phased-into the Inside Wireman apprenticeship program until each year of the apprenticeship program is

utilizing the ‘core” curriculum. This year all first-year and second-year Inside Wireman apprentices are

experiencing the new NJATC “Core” curriculum. Incorporated into the “Core” curriculum are several hands

-on applications that are administered to the apprentice in each year of their apprenticeship. These hands-on

applications are basic skills that evaluate the proficiency of each apprentice according to their level of

training within the apprenticeship program. Here are just a few examples from the extensive list of

applications:

Installing a switched duplex receptacle

Installing a 3-way & 4-way switching system

Installing a retrofit “old-work” electrical box

Fishing an insulated sheetrock wall for flexible metal conduit

Installing a recessed luminaire

Trimming-out an electrical panel

Connecting a dual-voltage, wye-wound motor

Bully Tools is a manufacturer of exclusively 100% American Made tools. Their

200+ product list of long handled tools consists or garden tools, farm tools,

shingle removers, floor scrapers, forestry and other specialty tools. They operate

their own manufacturing facilities in Steubenville, Ohio. Their commitment to

producing domestically directly impacts our country by keeping Americans

working. Your commitment to purchasing American made products will help

keep America growing strong for many generations! Buy locally at The Home

Depot and True Value or online at www.bullytools.com.

UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $3.4 million to students of un-

ion families. Over 2,200 union families have benefited from their commitment to higher education.

Scholarship award amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study be-

ginning in the fall of 2013. Students may re-apply each year.

The Union Plus Scholarship Program application deadline of 12:00 PM (noon Eastern Time) on Thurs-

day, January 31, 2013. Applications or reference letters received after this deadline will not be consid-

ered. To find out more regarding the eligibility requirements and how to apply for this scholarship,

please visit www.unionplus.org.

Award recipients will be notified during the first two weeks of June, 2013.

!!!RETIREES!!! Please join us for the Retiree Luncheon on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Ryan’s, 1900

NW 86th Street, Clive. Whether you are recently retired or have been for several years, we

would appreciate your company! There are not many members left and we need some “new

blood” so that this tradition can continue! Hope to see you there!

JOURNEYMAN TRAINING The JATC has several classes scheduled for the upcoming months. Many are approved for CEC’s for the

Iowa State License Renewal. Visit www.ibewlu347.org or www.iowajatc.org for more information.

“NEC Requirements for Residential & Commercial Electrical System Design” 6 Code CECs. October 1st & 2nd; Day class only: 1-4PM each day. At JATC.

“2012 NFPA 70E Update for the Qualified Electrical Worker” 4 Non Code CECs. October 3rd; Night class only: 5-9PM. At JATC.

“Calculating Conductor Ampacities & Applying Temperature Ratings Using 2011 NEC” 4 Code CECs. October 4th; Night class only: 5-9PM. At JATC.

“Certified Signaling and Rigging for Construction Material Handling & Storage” 0 CECs. October 8th & 9th; Night class only: 4-8PM. At JATC.

“Grounding Requirements of the NEC”

6 Code CECs. October 10th; Night class only: 5-8PM. At JATC.

“NEC Applications for Voice, Data, Video & Life Safety” 6 Non Code CECs. October 15th & 16th; Day class: 1-4PM. Night class: 5-8PM. At JATC.

“NEC Requirements for Calculating, Connecting & Protection of Transformers” 6 Code CECs. October 17th & 18th; Day class only: 1-4PM. At JATC

“2012 NFPA 70E Update for the Qualified Electrical Worker” 4 Non Code CECs. November 12th; Night class only: 5-9PM. At ICC in Fort Dodge.

“Calculating Conductor Ampacities & Applying Temperature Ratings Using 2011 NEC” 4 Code CECs. November 13th; Night class only: 5-9PM. At ICC in Fort Dodge.

“Basic Industrial Motor Control”

6 Non Code ECEs. November 14th & 15th; Day Class: 1-4PM. Night class: 5-8PM at JATC.

“Fire Alarm System Fundamentals” 6 Non Code CECs. November 28th & 29th; Day class: 1-4 PM. Night class: 5-8PM. At JATC

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“A” Members

Douglas M. Akers

Kile E. Andeway

Lee J. Beck

Chad E. Beyer

Joshua R. Boehler

Douglas T. Brandenburg

Bruce D. Brown

Harold F. Brown

Adam C. Casady

Chester P. Crawford

Chad M. Danley

James D. Davis

Tywon J. Dudley

Anthony J. Durian

Jeffrey R. Foster

Terence Glass

Kevin R. Grant

Daniel Gray

Josh D. Grooms

Matt Z. Gruis

Brian J. Gurnsey

David G. Halverson

Steven A. Hannam

Nicolas L. Hansen

Nathan R. Hoskins

Shane J. Hoskins

Shane J. Howard

Matthew S. Jesse

Andrew T. Johnson

Hamon O. Johnson

Sarah A. Johnson

Cory L. Keller

Chris L. Kesterson

David C. Kunkle

Michael D. Leach

Kurt D. Loving

James O. Marcusen

Jacob T. McKnight

Steven L. Mingus

Jamie R. Moorman

J. Brad Moren

Christopher M. Murphy

Stanley A. Nielsen

Patrick K. O’Brien

Thad J. O’Brien

James H. Olson

Nathan W. Russell

Steven W. Snow

Charles R. Soper

Chris P. Struble

Michael B. Swanson

Phillip M. Thompson

Douglas K. Ulrey

Halsey C. Wasson

Colby R. Waters

Robert J. Wiles

Steven M. Wilson

Ted F. Wood

Christopher J. Young

“BA” Members

Jeremiah J. Cornelison

Jeffrey D. Cowie

Eric J. Gannon

Eric T. Hughes

Alan J. Kennedy

Jeffrey W. Lampe

Steven M. Parsons

Jerry E. Place

Jose T. Rivera

Aaron L. Straight

The following people will

be dropped if their dues

are not paid by October

31, 2012. This list was

run on September 24,

2012.

“A” Members

Bruce A. Boals

John R. Breeden

Bryon Fleming

David E. Glaspie

Nicholas S. Loehr

Jerod W. Parrott

James A. Patton

Mary J. Randall

“BA” Members

Dale L. Houck

Ray J. Robson

Fred W. Slatton

Cary E. VanZee

Eric M. Westberg

Oct. 1st Drops

Kyle A. Cooper

David M. DuShane II

Jason L. Flathers

Alan H. Kline

Alex G. VanDenBroek

The following people will fall into reinstatement ($30) if their dues are not paid

by October 31, 2012. This list was run on September 24, 2012. This list is

broken down into “A” and “BA” members.

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October 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Trans-Lux Mtg. 2:30 & 3:15 PM

ADT Mtg. 5:00 PM

2 ELECTION DAY!

VOTE!

EP-2 Mtg. 4:00 PM

3 Residential Mtg.

4:00 PM

4

5 6

7

8

9 Firestone Mtg.

3:00 PM

10 Firestone Mtg.

3:00 PM

11 GENERAL

MEMBERSHIP MTG. 5:00 PM

Retiree Luncheon

12 13

14 15 Stockman/

Deliveryman Mtg. 4:30 PM

16 Keystone Mtg. after work

17 V.D.V. Mtg. 4:00 PM

18 KCCI Mtg. 1:00 PM

T.S.T. Mtg.

3:30 & 4:30 PM

19 20

21

22

23

24

25 Fort Dodge Mtg.

5:00 PM

26

27

28

29

30 E-Board Mtg.

4:00 PM

31 Happy

Halloween!

LOCAL UNION 347—www.ibewlu347.org Business Office open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday: Phone: (515) 243-1924 For Job Calls, call after 4:30 PM daily and all weekend long: (515) 243-5412 Fax #: (515) 243-8772

LOCAL 347 HEALTH INSURANCE GROUP #78-380001 Dollar Bank Billing & Claims Information: Call Wilson-McShane (515) 224-4308 or 1-877-224-4308

To search for a United Health Care in-network provider call:1-866-596-8447 or go to www.uhc.com and click on Options PPO.

V.S.P. INFORMATION (Eye Care)—www.vsp.com To search for a provider or to look at available benefits go to www.vsp.com and click on member benefits.

LOCAL 347 PENSION PLAN & 401K #4-31329 Admin. by Principal: 1-800-547-7754 www.principal.com. When calling have your P.I.N. ready

TRADESMEN CREDIT UNION: (515) 243-8735

Local Union 347, IBEW 850 18th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50314

RETIREE RESOURCES: IBEW Retiree helpline: 1-800-733-4239

NEBF: 1-301-556-4300

Have your Card# or SS# ready

L.D.I. INFORMATION (Prescription)—www.LDIRx.com Retail & Mail-Order Prescription and Drug Programs To contact L.D.I. directly if you do not have internet access: 1-866-516-3121

DELTA DENTAL INFORMATION—www.deltadental.com When presenting your ID Card, please notify the provider to only use the last 9 digits or your Member ID #. To contact Delta Dental directly if you do not have internet access: 1-800-544-0718