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The
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP meeting will be on
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:00 P.M., 8600 Hillcrest Rd.,
Kansas City, MO, Lower Level.
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NEW
HEALTH AND WELFARE TRUSTEE
Congratulations
to Neil F. Willis. He was the only one nominated for
position of Health and Welfare Trustee at the November 6th
Membership Meeting. Therefore, motion was passed by
acclamation. Neil Willis will take the oath of office for
the remaining 2-year term at the December 4th,
2007 Regular Membership Meeting.
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BIRTH
ANNOUNCEMENT On
Sunday, November 11, 2007 Chad and Melissa Drinkard IV
became the proud parents of an eight pound four oz. baby
boy, Charles Winston Drinkard V. His proud grandpa, Charles
W. Drinkard III is a Pipefitter and member of Local 533.
Congratulations to the Drinkard family.
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RECENT
MEMORIAL
Our sincere
condolences to the families of our brother members who have
passed.
DEATH BENEFIT NUMBER IS AT L83
Royal D. Zwiener, 87, from Kansas City, Missouri passed away
November 9, 2007. He was initiated July 28, 1947 and retired
May 1, 1982. He’s been a member in good standing for 60
Years.
DEATH BENEFIT NUMBER IS AT L84
John J. "Jack" O’Brien, 81, from Kansas City, Missouri
passed away November 13, 2007. He was initiated November 25,
1946 and retired September 30, 1988. He was the Pipefitters
Training Director for 20 years from 1968 to 1988. He’s been
a member in good standing for over 60 Years.
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CHRISTMAS
PARTY
The Annual Christmas party with Santa is on again. Please
join us on Sunday, December 9th 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. at the Union Hall, lower level. Bring your cameras.
There will be clowns and balloons. The Local will provide
snacks (hot dogs, nachos, chili, popcorn, cookies, pop,
coffee)…….. and treats for the kids. Hope to see all of you
there!
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MCA/PFAC
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Letters for scholarship applications will be mailed in
November to the active journeyman pipefitters. For members=
sons or daughters who will be graduating from high school in
2008 and interested in applying for the MCA/PFAC
scholarship, please call the MCA office at (816) 523-3341 or
to receive an official application form, please write to the
MCA/PFAC, 9229 Ward Parkway, Suite 270, Kansas City, MO
64114.We ask that you pick up an application soon, because
other documents are required to accompany the completed
application forms by March 15, 2008.
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INVESTMENT BASICS SEMINAR – QRTLY MEETING
The next Diversified Education Meeting presented by Bob
Burks is scheduled for Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 7:00
P.M., lower level, 8600 Hillcrest Rd. Jack Stack Barbecue
will be served. For members interested in attending, please
RSVP at (913) 451-3545 or call the Union Hall at (816)
523-1533.
DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT REMINDER
Bob Burks is
at the Union Hall every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. to
4:30 P.M. and later at Union Meeting held the first Tuesday
night of each month.
- FIVE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The Training Center takes applications for the
Apprenticeship program the first Monday of each month from
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M... If the first Monday is a holiday,
it will be the following Monday. Applications can only be
picked up that Monday, but may be returned any Monday
through Friday between 8:00 A.M. & 4:00 P.M. If you know
anyone interested in applying for the apprenticeship, please
have them call (816) 761-8800 and ask for the information
line where they can get additional information.
TOPICS QUALIFYING AS PIPE FITTER CONTINUING EDUCATION
- VALVE REPAIR JOURNEYMAN CLASS
The Training Center is looking at running a Valve Repair
Journeyman Class if we have enough participation. For
Journeyman members interested, please call the Training
Center at (816) 761-8800 to sign up.
ORBITAL WELDING CLASS
The Training Center is looking at running an Orbital
Welding Class if we have enough participation. For members
interested, please call the Training Center at (816)
761-8800 to sign up.
REFRIGERANT 410A SAFETY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
The Training Center is providing Refrigerant 410A
Training and Certification Classes for members of
Pipefitters LU 533. Please contact the Training Center to
enroll in the class.
OSHA 10 CLASS will be offered, please contact the
Training Center at (816) 761-8800 to sign up.
INFORMATIONAL UPDATES Please notify the business
office for address, telephone number or beneficiary changes
including email addresses, mobile numbers and pager numbers.
These updates are critical in case of emergencies. Please
note that
our business office will always
notify members of emergency calls from their families, but
we are also dependant on members to update our office with
this information. Please send your updated information to
the Pipefitters Business office at 8600 Hillcrest Rd.,
Kansas City, MO 64138 or call us at (816) 523-1533.
THE PIPEFITTERS FRINGE BENEFIT
Questions or information regarding the Health & Welfare
or Pension Funds should be directed to Wilson-McShane at
(816) 361-0206, fax number (816) 444-4275 located at 8600
Hillcrest Rd., Suite A, Kansas City, Missouri 64138. Wilson-McShane
can also be reached at (816) 756-3313, toll free (866)
756-3313 at 3100 Broadway, Suite 805, Kansas City, Missouri
64111.
Fraternally,
Scott A. Forbes,
Financial Sec'y-Treas.
RETIREES
The
Pipe Fitter Retirees will meet December 19th for
their annual holiday celebration. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Punch and other refreshments will proceed the potluck dinner
at noon. The club will again be furnishing the meat as it
did for Thanksgiving (Did you enjoy the turkey?), so members
are asked to bring a side dish or a salad or dessert.
Furnishing your own tableware is good for the environment. In
addition we will accept canned goods which we always collect
for Harvesters at our November and December meetings.
Please
be generous.
Come
and enjoy. As always, a special and hearty invitation is
extended to our disabled members, wives and widows to join
us for what's sure to be a good time for all.
President -- Bob Morris
Vice Presidents –
Helen Bentley and Jeanette Cole
Treasurer --Thelma Hemenway
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