A report from the delegates to the International Convention
that was held in San Juan, PR will be given to the membership
at this meeting. News of upcoming contract negotiations will
also be relayed to the membership.
SENORITY
Congratulations are in order for Brother Simon Fry who retired
on July 1, 2003 with 43 years of service. He was last seen
heading "North to Alaska". Kris Krause was moved
into "A" class. No other moves were made.
SMYPATHY
Condolences are in order for the family of retired member
Melvin Floyd who passed away in June. Also to the family's
of Ruth Nunn Anglin daughter of deceased Brother Tommy Nunn
and mother of Brother Tommy Anglin and Martha Anglin, Rosie
Grimble, mother of Sister Debra Grimble, and Jose Trevino,
father of Sister Alma Trevino and Brother David Trevino.
W.G.M.A. HAZMAT TRAINING AT HALL
We have been informed that a Hazmat Training class will be
held August 7, 2003 at 6:00p.m.at Local 1351, 7524 Avenue
N. Be sure and check your WGMA ID card to find out when your
Hazmat Expires.
NEWS ON THE WATERFRONT
Things change at such a rapid pace that it's hard to talk
about them in a newsletter. That is one of the reasons that
attending the meetings are so necessary. We value your input
and relay those insights to our leaders in the District and
the International offices. Rumors and Gossip are our worst
habit. Please keep things in perspective; don't always cry
"WOLF", After awhile no one will believe you when
you are in real trouble. If you have questions, contact your
local officials.
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION "UNITY 2003"
The Harris Count AFL-CIO is having a Labor Day Celebration
being held at the Pasadena Fairgrounds. This year's Celebration
will begin on Saturday August 30, 2003 with the BBQ Cook-Off
Teams moving in, and concluding on Sunday August 31, 2003.
There are no events scheduled for Monday September 1, 2003.
If interested in serving on a committee please contact the
B.A. or Chairman of the BBQ Cook-off Bobby Phillips with PACE
local 4-227 at Home: 713-637-0970 or Cell: 832-368-5578
NEWSLETTERS NOW AVAILABLE BY E-MAIL
The Executive Board has recently approved the distribution
of The Voice of 1351 newsletter by e-mail. To begin receiving
the newsletter via e-mail instead of by U.S. Mail you will
need to send an e-mail to Brother Jimmy Alexander at the Local's
e-mail address local1351@sbcglobal.net stating what return
e-mail address you request it be sent. This will help reduce
the Local's mailing expenses and time needed for future mailings.
Requests will only be accepted by e-mail.
