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E X E C U T I V E C O U N C I L M E E T I N G MINUTES AND REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL’S REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m., by Chairman Pierson, on September 10, 2010, in Los Angeles, California. Other members of the Council in attendance were Briegel, Calabro, Calvey, Clarke, Riley, Schoemehl, Lucero and Lavin. International President Hill International President Edwin D. Hill met with the members of the International Executive Council a number of times to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood. International Secretary-Treasurer Lee International Secretary-Treasurer Lindell Lee presented financial reports covering the IBEW Pension Fund and the Investment Portfolio of the Brotherhood both in Canada and in the United States. Legal Defense Payments for legal defense, made from the General Fund, were examined and approved in accordance with the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of the IBEW Constitution. Financial Reports The International Secretary-Treasurer's reports for the various funds of the Brotherhood were presented to the members of the International Executive Council, examined and filed. Appointment of International Executive Council Member Conference Call – Thursday, July 15, 2010 In accordance with Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the IBEW Constitution, International President Edwin D. Hill appointed, and the members of the council approved, the appointment of John F. Briegel, the Business Manager of Local Union 254, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to fill the unexpired term of office left vacant upon the death of Rick Dowling, for the IEC Member position of the Eighth District. President Hill, having the International Executive Council confirmation of the appointment of John Briegel, took the opportunity to swear Brother Briegel into the office as a member of the International Executive Council from the Eighth District at the all Canada Progress Meeting, on August 23, 2010. Appointment of International Vice President Conference Call – Thursday, July 15, 2010 In accordance with Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the IBEW Constitution, International President Edwin D. Hill appointed, and the members of the council approved, the appointment of Lonnie R. Stephenson, to fill the unexpired term of office left vacant by International Vice President Joseph F. Lohman’s retirement, for the Sixth District’s International Vice President’s office. President Hill, having the International Executive Council confirmation of the appointment of Lonnie Stephenson, took the opportunity to swear Brother Stephenson into the office of International Vice President of the IBEW Sixth District, at the National Training Institute Graduation Ceremonies, on August 5, 2010. Per Capita Objection Plan and LM-2 Reports Members of the council discussed and completed their IBEW Reporting Forms for the Per Capita Objection Plan. Investment Strategy Members of the council requested, and International Secretary-Treasurer Lee responded to the affirmative, to work with the investment advisors to craft a fund position of less risk after the market losses have been substantially recouped. In essence, to create a long term investment strategy with more guaranteed income, rather than that of a retirement fund. (Long term and with minimal risk.) Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision International President Hill advised the council members that there are no local unions, as of this meeting, under the supervision of the International Office. Article XX and XI Cases There has been no activity under either Article XX or Article XXI in the second quarter of 2010. Retirement of International Vice President Joseph F. Lohman, International Vice President Sixth District – Effective September 1, 2010 Retirement of International Representatives Harold L. Higginbotham, International Representative Fifth District – Effective October 1, 2010 Retirement of Office Employees Janice Lim, Secretary III, Grade 6 Utility Department – Effective October 11, 2010 Elbert Monroe, Accountant II, Grade 6 Accounting Department – Effective September 10, 2010 Nancy A. Taylor, Web Development Specialist Information Technology Department – Effective August 4, 2010 Charges Filed With the International Executive Council Against Arthur R. Cirimele – Retired Member of Local Union 302, IBEW On March 31, 2010, Brother Michael Yarbrough, Business Manager of Local Union 302, filed charges against Brother Arthur Cirimele, a member presently on pension in the IBEW. These charges were pended and will be readdressed upon receipt of additional documentation. Reporting Requirements Members of the council discussed certain changes the IRS has made to the reporting requirements of Form 990 and after a thorough review, implemented changes to IBEW policies to address and implement these reporting requirements. The Next Regular International Council Meeting This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Friday, September 10, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8:30 a.m., on December 14, 2010, in Washington, D.C. Normal Pensions Approved The International Executive Council approved four hundred fifty-eight (458) normal pension applications, as follows: Membership Membership in L.U. in L.U. Bolte, John G. 1 Markwood, Dana J. 17 Gibson, Frederick D. 1 Schapman, Frederick J. 17 Sturgis, Jeffrey D. 1 Soucisse, Robert P 17 Vernitte, Gene A. 1 Collins, James W. 20 Thompson, Adrian F. 2 James, David W. 20 Connors, Roger K. 3 Schuette, Donald W. 22 Deboe, John F. 3 Gough, Richard T. 24 Demarco, Michael A. 3 Lawrence, Marcel D. 24 Giordano, Conroy A. 3 Ziegler, Richard A. 24 Horan, J J. 3 Mulligan, Bruce G. 25 Laino, Paul J. 3 Barrett, Isaac J. 26 McCaffrey, Thomas J. 3 Bowers, Fred K 26 Ribaudo, Nicholas 3 Foster, Timothy O. 26 Robinson, Edmond P. 3 Andrews, Vincent A. 38 Tirado, Ernesto 3 Samuel, Ashford 38 Tuttle, Paul D. 3 Laplante, John C. 43 Ward, Marvin J. 3 Sanderson, Joseph T. 43 Zec, Anton 3 Wheeler, Thomas J. 43 Pegher, Daniel E. 5 Williams, James R. 44 Chavez, Michael D. 6 Owzarski, Thomas P. 46 Devlin, John J. 9 Roth, Marvin E. 46 Elliott, Joseph P. 9 Salamone, John P. 46 Tooley, James A. 9 Smith, Stephen T. 46 Alvarez, John S. 11 Bresee, Michael H. 48 Barr, Philip G. 11 Grabner, Rick L. 48 Bobadilla, Esequiel S. 11 Hauck, John H. 48 Davis, Russell F. 11 Schneider, Lawrence M. 48 De Young, Richard 11 Sperry, Phillips E. 53 Dennis, David M. 11 Bills, Roger F. 57 Jaseph, Frank W. 11 Griffin, Edward L. 60 Mathis, Richard I. 11 Ray, Robert E. 60 Mendoza, Ivan M. 11 Cejka, Keith C. 68 Oliver, Ronald L. 11 Cheshire, Michael L. 68 Trani, Johnnie 11 Douglas, James D. 68 Van Cleave, Alan 11 Erickson, David S. 68 Schmidt, Thomas J. 13 Gorton, John T. 68 Snyder, Rodney A. 16 Koelmel, James A. 68 Kuntz, Peter B. 68 Lang, William C. 86 McConnell, Byron R. 68 Murch, John H. 86 Campbell, Douglas G. 73 Sherman, Michael J. 86 Bloomfield, Michael 76 Turner, Burton W. 86 Bartlett, Cheryl R. 77 Rogers, David D. 89 Hill, Ronnal 77 Schmidt, Allen D. 89 Jewett, Harvey S. 77 Ferraiolo, Jack 90 Murphy, James R. 77 King, Kenneth B. 90 Fox, Jerry W. 80 Jones, Willie R. 98 Nafus, John F. 81 Puleo, Augustus C. 98 Day, Royce V. 82 Roys, Norman P. 98 Morgan, James R. 82 Gardner, Richard G. 100 Derycke, James G. 86 Stoops, David N. 100 Dorman, John E. 86 Yparrea, Eugene J. 100 Membership Membership in L.U. in L.U. McDonald, Charles E. 102 Vandermark, Anthony C. 164 Miller, Richard G. 102 Sharits, James E. 175 Vallera, Anthony D. 102 Bell, Andrew 177 Comer, James J. 103 Ellis, Frank E. 177 Dagostino, Edward J. 103 McDonald, Gene L. 177 Brechin, Ronald D. 105 Patterson, Dennis J. 191 Cook, Robert G. 105 Akins, Joseph T. 194 Garbas, Dennis S. 105 Severance, Robert N. 194 Kleine, Duane J. 110 Handley, Dale J. 212 Tidgwell, James G. 110 Lightfoot, Paul H. 212 Weldon, Patrick D. 110 Friend, Floyd D. 213 Dybsand, Michael R. 112 Hartwig, Harold D. 213 Buell, Rex M. 113 Klassen, Jake B. 213 Fewster, Robert N. 120 Krushinsky, Ronald D. 213 Hogsed, Gary D. 125 Oliver, Allan J. 213 Nelson, Raymond G. 125 Homola, George E. 219 Booher, William S. 126 Langford, Buford O. 222 Stewart, Eugene E. 126 Newbern, Jerry W. 222 Dalferes, Arthur F. 130 Campbell, Lyle 230 McKendall, Ellsworth 130 Gunster, Bernard 230 Sandefur, Russell L. 131 Harriman, Clifton E. 236 Bayster, Robert M. 134 Tedesco, Martino 236 Brandt, Robert 134 Ludwig, Wayne E. 245 Crawford, Richmond 134 Schek, Henry T. 252 Dellaringa, Peter 134 Mattingley, Donald C. 257 Farro, James 134 Bjorkman, Gordon C. 258 Hides, James J. 134 Foley, Carl J. 258 Kimbrough, James A. 134 Browning, Raymond H. 261 Laufer, Richard V. 134 Bulin, Jim E. 265 Outlaw, Paul B. 134 Ferrara, Philip T. 269 Partipilo, Mario 134 Moore, Virgil A. 271 Poland, Bruce W. 134 Sandoval, Jose 271 Ponder, Russell J. 134 Simmons, Jean B. 275 Skelton, Robert B. 136 Terbeek, Eric J. 275 Cotter, P J. 145 Black, David L. 280 Rizzo, Gerald A. 150 Marzicola, John K. 280 Guard, Paul V. 153 Klein, James W. 292 Weaver, Douglas L. 153 Klobe, James A. 292 Fritz, Robert W. 159 Olson, Harlan L. 292 Burg, John L. 160 Palmer, Thomas T. 292 Erickson, Terry R. 160 Welle, Roger E. 292 Harper, Donald A. 160 Rugo, William J. 300 Baker, James P. 301 Armstrong, Walter J. 342 Creed, David G. 302 Sharpe, Kenneth W. 342 Pekari, Gregory S. 302 Fischer, Duane R. 343 Slinker, William G. 302 Sargent, Richard A. 343 Vanwestrop, Layne 302 Schupp, Robert J. 343 Dale, William 303 Riccelli, Louis R.