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The Seventy-Niner Volume LXXXXI Number 8 August 2016 President's Report: "Big Mac" Will Be Missed th -Jo Ann Pyle- n July 6 we lost a great In 2009 Mac also organized a friend and Brother. Cecil “Big Cecil often entered my office and branch trip to New Orleans to Mac” McKenzie was a long started a conversation by saying, help build houses for Habitat for time shop steward at East Union “Let me tell ya somethin Jo Ann”. He Humanities. The trip was a huge station in Seattle and a Branch 79 then proceeded to offer me input success and something we’ve talked officer. Cecil was very respected by or advice. Throughout the years about for years. Tyrone management as well as his fellow Cecil often counseled me about Love Unsung Hero Award letter carriers and clerks. the direction of the branch and the In 2008 Cecil was given the advice was not only of benefit to the in the OCecil was a branch officer from branch but also to me personally. Madrona community where he 1992 to 2001. He served as the delivered mail. This award is given Sergeant-at-Arms, Trustee and Cecil was the person on the to a Madrona resident for service the Mutual Benefit Association workroom floor who looked after to others in the larger community. Representative. He also served in everyone and helped resolve issues Named after community and youth numerous appointed positions and in a positive way. He was a calming activist and mentor Tyrone Love committees. influence. who(Continued dedicated much on Page of his 10) life to Solidarity and Gratitude -Secretary-Treasurer Mark Myers- his year’s statewide labor This year, I had the honor of serving convention was held at the on the credentials committee, which Wenatchee Convention Center. about strengthening and protecting verifies delegate’s registration and Branch 79 was represented by Don workers rights, and the future of distributes badges and convention Bennett, Rick Horner, Jo Ann Pyle, the labor community. Among the materials. The best part was Brooks Bennett and myself. Letter outstanding presentations was a meeting many delegates I’ve seen Carriers were also represented by speech by activist and author Bill at other conventions, but didn’t delegates from the Spokane, Tacoma Fletcher, Jr., and a very moving know their names or what union and Yakima branches. panel discussion on a program that they represented. I also had the T provides trades training for women privilege of reading the names of The theme of the convention in prison. One of the graduates Letter Carriers who have passed was “Justice for All”, and this was spoke of how she learned a trade, away during the Workers Memorial reflected in the many speakers and how it changed her life. What a Service. I attended outstanding and panels that addressed the difference it makes in these peoples workshops on “Organizing to delegates. National AFL-CIO lives to reenter society with a craft Rebuild(Continued Worker Power”on Page about 4) President Richard Trumka delivered and hope for the future. an inspiring and powerful speech Page 2 The Seventy-Niner August 2016 Branch Meeting Summarized Minutes July 13th, 2016 The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Kevin Gottlieb President Jo Ann Pyle called the July Branch KCLC/WSLC Mark Myers: Seventy- meeting to order at 7:00 PM. • Spoke about upcoming labor A moment of silence was observed for events personal reflection. • The issues at Green River College. Niner A roll call of officers found Garrett Scott Official publication of Branch 79. Published monthly absent. MDA Chriss Daniels/Brian Wiggins: in the interest of Branch 79, National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO, representing the Letter • Chriss informed the members of Carriers of Auburn, Bellevue, Bothell, Federal Way, Communications: Mark Myers read thank tonight’s MDA drawing prizes. Enumclaw, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, you letters to the branch. Redmond, Renton and Seattle. All articles are the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the attitude of Applications for Membership: Kevin Picnic/Softball Committee Ron Jilk/ Branch 79, its Officers Gottlieb read the names of 17 new Chriss Daniels: or Members. applications for membership. MSC • Picnic is July 31 at Petrovitsky Garrett Scott, Editor Park. President Jo Ann Pyle: Edward Johnson Jr, • Cecil McKenzie passed away last Retired Club Pat Costello: Assistant Editor week. • On summer break. Address all articles and • Jack Hayes spoke about Cecil. • Attended the Pat Davis memorial. communications to: • Will be out of the office next week. State Labor Council Convention Seventy-Niner: [email protected] • Good of the Order Committee • Deadline is this Sunday. or Seventy-Niner purchased salads for tonight’s 210 Queen Anne Ave N #201 meal. Extras available for a MDA Director of Retirees John Sweeney: Seattle WA 98109 donation. • Retirement seminar October 20, • Jo Ann shared highlights of the 2016. Notice will appear in the Branch 79 Editorial Policy APWU contract. 79er. Contributors are expected to use good taste • Jason Valian will work with Coby and keep articles free of personal attacks and discriminatory Jones on OWCP. Maybe Coby’s Trustees’ Report: or prejudicial references. backup. • Chriss reported that the trustees Facts presented must be accurate. met and found the books in good Submissions must comply with Article 1 of Branch 79's by-laws, which states, in part, that Business from the Floor: order. MSC. the object of this Branch is to unite members • Discussion about the new • The membership was also into one harmonious body for their mutual upcoming Carrier Academy. informed of the donations benefit. All articles submitted to • Comments about CCAs that approved by the officers. The Seventy-Niner are reviewed recently quit. • Mark talked about a retired to ensure compliance employee who is moving to with this policy. Band Ken Eline: NALCrest. Normal Office Hours: • Had surgery recently. • Gave the upcoming locations Secretary-Treasurer Mark Myers: (M-F) 7:30am - 5pm where the band will be playing. • Reported on the Branch finances. • Spoke about CCAs and uniforms. MSC (206) 284-3420 • Membership report was given. Website: NALC79.org Condolence Mark Myers: Fax: 206-284-3432 • Read the names of those that Books are closing recently departed. A moment of Branch Officers silence was observed. Dates to Remember: President .............................Jo Ann Pyle • Shop Steward meeting 7/27/16 Vice-President .................... B J Hansen Vice President BJ Hansen: • Branch picnic 7/31/16 Secretary-Treasurer..........Mark Myers • Almost 1,500 grievances to date. • Branch meeting 8/10/16 Asst. Sec-Treas...............Kevin Gottlieb • Attended the celebration of life for Sergeant-at-Arms..Edward Johnson Jr. Cecil McKenzie. MDA drawing won by Ken Park, Jack Dir. of Insurance........Michael C. Keels Hayes & Mary Bartley Director of Retirees........John Sweeney Good of Order Peggy Cooper: Editor ...............................Garrett Scott • We need food suggestions. Door Prize won by BJ Hansen Trustee ..........................Brooks Bennett Trustee ............................Chriss Daniels Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM. Trustee .............................Brian Wiggins August 2016 The Seventy-Niner Page 3 Shop Dates to Remember Stewards Branch Meeting Swedish Club Auburn.....................Sharlamar Alderin Auburn..............................Son Nguyen 1920 Dexter Ave N Bainbridge Island...............Erika Wales Ballard..........................Tyson Burchak August 10th / 7 pm Ballard.....................Michelle Holthaus Ballard...............................Matt Rollins Next Month's Meeting Bellevue Annex...............Sonny Diwan September 14th/ 7 pm Bellevue Annex...................Eric Magat and at each meeting's conclusion: Bellevue Crossroads......Alia Chaudhry Drawing for $50 Gift card Bellevue Crossroads......Tisha Peterson Director of Retirees Bellevue Main.................Cory Carlson Retired Club Bitterlake................................Ron Jilk John Sweeney Bitterlake.............................Carol Ford Summer Break Bothell......................Susan Mulholland 206-283-3079 Bothell...............................Terry Nixon Burien...............................Tracie Steele Director of Steward Council Columbia................Edward Johnson Jr. Des Moines..........................John Flynn Insurance Branch 79 Office Enumclaw...................Steve McMullen 210 Queen Anne Ave N Georgetown...........................JV Cortez Michael C. Keels Interbay..............David Kidder-Fincher 206-380-5971 August 24th / 7 pm Interbay...........................Jose Martinez Issaquah............................................... Kirkland........................Archie Asberry Kirkland.........................Alfredo Dwan Lake City......................Andrew Forray Gold Card Members Mercer Island..................Amilin Santos Arthur Ackerman Francis P. Hennessey Ed Morris Jr. Midtown/Seattle..............Jamar Brown Darrell Anderson Ron Henry Kenneth Nelson Mill Creek.............................Luong Ha Mill Creek.....................Brian Wiggins Vernon Anderson Danny Hess Gary Nolta North City........................Ron Grisham Larry Austin Kenneth Hicks Mike Offield North City............................Bay Young Donald Ballard Charles H. Houston Larry Olsen Part-Time Regulars..........Cathy Brandt Gene Betz Earlie L. Hudson Junji Ono Redmond ........................Eric McMeins Billy Bigelow Arthur Jenkins Eugene Orcutt Redmond...........................Ken Stevens