The Drip Loop
March 28, 2007

 

Eighth District Electrical Benefit Fund

 

The Eighth District Electrical Benefit Fund has sent out new Summary Plan Description Booklets.  They will soon be sending out new Identification Cards for all members.

 

 

 

 

 

Casper Rockies Tickets

 

The Casper Rockies Baseball tickets will be available soon at the Hall.  Call the Local Union office if you are interested in attending the games.

 

 

 

 

Wyoming Cavalry Tickets

 

The Wyoming Cavalry tickets are available at the Hall. There is a

limit of two tickets per member per game.  We would like to make sure that everyone gets a chance to see a game.  Please call the hall if you are interested.

 

 

 

Dues Increase

 

Reminder the dues have increased effective January 1, 2007, dues for “A” Members will be as follows:

 

Journeymen - $30.70 per month, $92.10 per quarter

 

Apprentices,  Operators, Groundmen  - $29.20 per month, $87.60 per quarter

 

Effective January 1, 2007, monthly dues for “BA” Members will be $11.00 plus one hour’s wages.

 

 

 

Condolences

 

Nancy Wise, wife of retired Member  Andrew Wise, passed away Nov. 11, 2006.

 

Retired Member Dale Hall passed away November 16, 2006.

 

Member Larry Grammer passed away January 2, 2007.

 

Retired Member Fred Turgeon passed away January 31, 2007.

 

Member John Robert’s Father-in-Law and his Step Mother passed away.

 

Member Glen Daniels Father-in-Law passed away February 2007.

 

Member Mike Cima’s Father passed away February 2007.

 

Member Angela Johnson’s Father passed away March 16, 2007.

 

Member Calvin Brasel’s Mother passed away March 19, 2007.

 

Our condolences to these members’ families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WYOMING JATC

INSTRUCTOR POSITION

AVAILABLE

 

 

 

The Wyoming Electrical JATC is searching for a full time instructor.

 

The position is a great opportunity for someone committed to training the next generation of electrical workers and desiring a full time position with great personal growth.  The JATC does send instructors to the National Training Institute each year to develop skills in instruction methods.

 

The successful applicant will receive a competitive wage package including health insurance and retirement plan contributions as well as two weeks paid vacation after one year’s employment.  The starting salary will be $55,000.

 

Applicants must possess a well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of the electrical trade and electrical theory.  Successful completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program and possession of a Wyoming Journeyman or Master’s license is a plus.

 

Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2007.

 

Guidelines for the resume may be requested by contacting Rocky Anderson at the Wyoming Electrical JATC or by email at rocjatc@tribcsp.com.

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

JATC Completion Ceremony

And Golf Tournament

 

The Class of 2007 Completion Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007, 6:00 p.m., at the Casper Holiday Inn.  Banquet tickets purchased by May 11^th are $25.00 and can be purchased at the JATC office.  Banquet tickets purchased after May 11^th are $30.00. 

 

Rooms are available at the Holiday Inn for $60 – use JATC as a reference until May 11^th.   Call 307-235-2531 to reserve your room.

 

There will also be a golf tournament held on May 25^th at the Casper Municipal Golf Course.  Cost will be $35 for 18 holes and a cart.  The fee is to be paid at the golf course by the individual.  The JATC must be notified by May 11^th for anyone planning to participate.  Please contact Rocky Anderson to sign up for the golf tournament.

For more information, contact the WJATC at 307-234-8311.

 

 

Membership Resources

 

As you can see the name of this column has changed with the change in times.  It’s been busy this winter.  We have had full employment for our members and also work for our traveling brothers and sisters.  Thanks to all the travelers, Wireman and Linemen, who have helped us man the work.

 

In Rock Springs, Ray Smallwood will need some help this spring with cleanup on a portion of the Interstate between Rock Springs and Green River.  We do not have a time yet for the cleanup, but will keep everyone posted. 

 

In Jackson, we have been having information meetings as the membership is growing and wanting to be more active.  There has been a committee started to work on a picnic and barbeque in Jackson this summer.  Should be a good time with everyone invited. 

 

In Sheridan things are busy.  They are planning for their summer picnic.  There is also some interest from contractors in the Sheridan area about becoming signatory.  That would be great. 

 

In the Big Horn Basin there have been some jobs picked up with more members becoming active.

 

In Casper things are busy also.  The Activities Committee is planning another food drive and planning for the summer picnic.  We had a barbeque at the hall for the travelers and local members and had a good time discussing different issues from all over the country.  We will hopefully do it again.  The crews working at Midwest, Wyoming attended a Code of Excellence Class with the hall providing dinner afterward.

 

In the Rawlins area there continues to be a lot of work in the oil and gas industry as well as the coal bed methane with other work as well.

 

In the Riverton-Lander area, there is the hospital addition in Lander and the Casino south of Riverton.

 

Congratulations to Kyra Andrews, Terrie Beard, James Allen and Greg Lassle for passing the Local’s Journeyman Wireman test.

 

Jim Scribner

Organizer/Membership Development

 

Instrumentation Class

 

If you are interested in taking the next Instrumentation Class, please call the Local Union office at 307-265-1060.  Our next class will be scheduled when we have ten registered.  At the present time, there are eight registered for the class.  The classes meet on alternate weekends and the cost is $85. 

 

 

T-Shirts Available

 

We have available more short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirts. We also have sweatshirts, caps and fleece blankets available for sale.

 

 

Forty Hour Club

 

 

Congratulations to the following for making the Forty Hour Club for 2006:

 

Rocky Anderson

Sam Cordova III

Jon Culhane

Glen Daniels

Paul Dickinson

Larry Eisenman