I am saddened to announce the passing of retired Brother Orland “Ollie” Robbins on May 22, 2011 in his 82nd year. Ollie was initiated into the IBEW in 1965 and retired in March 1994. We send our sincere condolences to his family, relatives and friends. Brother Robbins will be dearly missed but not forgotten.
President: Randy O’Neill - Acclaimed
Vice President: Raye West - Acclaimed
Treasurer: Larry Lytle - Acclaimed
Recording Secretary/E-Board member: John Mightis - Acclaimed
A runoff election will take place on July 14, 2011 for the position of Business Manager.
The two candidates for this position are David Cunningham and Terry Dorgan.
Executive Board: Jose Buque, Tim Flesch, Chris Flood, Kristy Godfrey, Trevor Jones
Randy O’Neill: elected as Delegate to the International Convention
John Mightis: elected as Alternate Delegate to the International Convention
To increase the Health and Welfare contributions by $0.45, from $2.66 to $3.11 per hour effective May 1, 2012.
That Local 894 approves up to $3500.00, with receipts, to cover the accommodations and transportation expenses associated with sending a team to represent
Local 894 at the annual 2011 OPG Baseball Tournament.
The two notices of motion listed above will be voted on at the General Meeting on July 28, 2011.
Anyone interested in entering their name for a draw to attend the following Golf Tournaments please give your names to Tammy.
Thursday, July 14th – Clarington Golf Classic @ Bowmanville Golf & Country club
(4 names to be drawn)
Tuesday, July 26th - ECAO-IBEW Annual Golf Tournament @ Royal Ontario Golf Course
Shotgun start 11:00 a.m. (2 names to be drawn)
Friday, August 26th – Firehouse Youth Centre Charity Golf Tournament- 9 Holes
12:30 p.m. start (4 names to be drawn)
Wednesday, August 3rd – Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation Golf Tournament
@ Wildfire Golf Club
Due to the postal disruption newsletters will not be mailed.
Work Safe
Don't Work Live - Stay Alive
John Gillett
Business Manager
IBEW Local 894
Oshawa & District