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LOCAL 25, I.B.E.W., Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island, NY March / April 2011 C. M. RICHEY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. JOINS LOCAL 25, LOCAL 3 AND THE IBEW For many years C. M. Richey Electrical Contractors, Inc. and Local 25 have had many hours of dialogue but were never able to join together as working partners. We are now proud to announce that after months of intense meetings, the two have agreed to work together with the intent of growing each other’s markets. Chris Richey has signed Letters of Assent with Local 25 and Local 3 with all parties agreeing to develop a strong future relationship. The signing involved many hours with both Local 25 and Local 3 Business Managers Kevin Harvey and Chris Erikson (Local 3), Organizers Gene Parrington and Ray West (Local 3) and Assistant Business Manager Ray Melville (Local 3) involved in discussions. This particular signing was more complicated because it involved the jurisdictions of two IBEW Locals. C.M. Richey has many (L-R) Super-John Morrell, Organizer-Gene Parrington, clients in both Local Unions and this made for a difficult Owner-Chris Richey and Business Manager-Kevin Harvey. paradigm in coming to an agreement.

Chris Richey praised the IBEW for instituting the new CW/CE program which he told Business Manager Harvey can be used as an invaluable tool in recovering markets. He also praised the efforts of both Local Union Business Managers and was impressed on how they worked together in bringing the dialogue to completion. And Chris Richey is to be complemented for his determination, input and due diligence in bringing the efforts of all to fruition. Local 25, Local 3 and the IBEW welcome C. M. Richey, Electrical Contractors, Inc., and their employees and are looking forward to a prosperous and productive relationship with our newly signed electrical contractor. C. M. Richey employees in front of IBEW 25 Hall. BUSINESS THE MANAGER’S REPORT CONDUIT BY KEVIN M. HARVEY As I write this article for our March/April issue, it ap- THE CONDUIT (Publication No. USPS 984- pears that the of this past winter is finally broken. After 520) is published monthly as a service to its members by Local Union 25, IBEW, P.O. Box months of absolutely horrible weather with record snowfalls, 18033, Hauppauge, New York 11788. Third Class today the weather is sunny with temperatures in the 60’s and Postage paid at Centereach, New York 11720. Spring is right around the corner. Unfortunately the bad weather proved to hamper our ability to employ more men because many of the big outside jobs OFFICERS OF LOCAL UNION 25 either reduced work schedules or shut down all together. However, with the Business Manager break in weather we are looking forward to some relief in unemployment. Kevin M. Harvey Both February and March have been fairly busy months here in the Busi- ness Office. As our front page article has stated, first and foremost is the sign- President ing of C. M. Richey Electrical Contractors, Inc. to our agreements. This effort Michael O'Grady involved long hours of dialogue and meetings among myself, Gene Parrington, Chris Richey and his Superintendent John Morrell. There were also meetings Vice President James Malley with Local 3 Business Manager Chris Erikson, Organizer Ray West and Asst. Business Manager Ray Melville. Our new CW/CE contract was pivotal in discus- Recording Secretary sions with Chris and his ability to do work under the IBEW banner. Last week Brian Kearney our Third District Vice President Don Siegel called and told me that President Hill wants to do a feature article in the Electrical Worker Magazine about our Financial Secretary accomplishment. We’ll be talking to them over the next month giving the de- Gregory Walsh tails regarding how the process moved along and eventually culminating in an Treasurer agreement that brought new IBEW members into both local unions while help- Paul Heinzel ing to open up new markets in which to do business. After reviewing the financial status of our operating costs, I will make a Executive Board presentation at our April meeting regarding the Local Union’s work hours, dues Ryan Casey collection and expenses. I will also detail actions I’ve taken in reducing spend- Dan Hilton ing so that we can effectively get control of our financial situation. Sean Meehan A quick update on the EnXco Project or as it is more commonly known, the Sean Plant Eastern Long Island Solar Project. Dialogue towards a PLA is moving forward Dennis Shay with CM/GC White Construction of Indiana. Although no agreement is in place, Keri Webster EnXco representative Gerard Nolan continues to be involved in resolving the Examining Board situation in a positive way. Presiding Officer and former Business Manager Bill Godfrey King Lindsay has been extremely helpful by participating on the county level thus A.J. McAteer making it known to all parties that the county would like to see local labor used Michael Monteleone on this project. Michael W. Perez As the year wound down, 2010 appears to have been a good one for our Garret Scholl trust funds. Our collection process again proved strong with some $64,000,000 Business Representatives in benefits collected and only a delinquency outstanding of $260,000. That is and areas they cover: still too high for our standards but some of that was beyond our control. The Kevin Casey – Route 110 to William Floyd fund return numbers are as follows: Pension 12%, Annuity 8% and 401k 9.7%. Parkway, Brookhaven Lab, Testing and Congratulations are in order for the Investment Managers, the Trustees and Maintenance, Maintenance and Neon Sign. especially Fund Manager Jack Gilday and his assistant Andy Bub. John Guadagno – William Floyd Parkway to At the March meeting, I mentioned that after my meeting with NECA in Montauk, Residential and Service, Organizer and January it appears that the distribution of the PPE (Personal Protective Equip- Renewable/Green Energy Rep. ment) to our members has greatly improved and that in most cases, the 2 to 3 Jack Majkut – Organizer, Route 110 to City Line week delay (and greater in some cases) has now been reduced to 2 to 3 days. and Specialty Agreements. This is a tremendous improvement and it appears our concerns were heard Eugene Parrington–Chief Organizer, Political and addressed. Thanks to Roy Richey and Charlie Gardner for their efforts Action and Membership Development Committee. in resolving this problem. The Local will stay on top of it and if any member Local Union representative to I.O. Organizing. continues to have problems please call the Business Office and we’ll move to James Wisdom–Organizing, get it resolved. Telecommunications, Pump and Tank, Special th Projects. On February 24 , I met with Chairman Josh Margolis and the Apprentice Awareness Committee. About 20 apprentices participated. After some open- ing dialogue, I opened up the meeting to a question and answer period which Shut It Off (continued on page 3) -2- PRESIDENT’S REPORT BY MIKE O'GRADY LOCAL UNION 25 My articles in the past have mentioned some anti-labor politicians. Their unfriendly actions, job outsourcing and anti-union legislation can never be tol- CALENDAR erated but not all designated “Republicans” are anti-union. Town of Smithtown Supervisor Pat Vecchio has been elected to office for more than 30 years and has Regular Meeting never been labeled anti-union by anyone. He is fiscally astute and watches the 7:00 PM budget in Smithtown like a hawk. This gentleman is respected and well known on 2nd Tuesday each month a state-wide basis and often receives endorsements from labor and other labor friendly politicians. New York State Senator John Flanagan is cut from the same Executive Board Meeting mold. Little more than 2 years ago Senator Flanagan received an endorsement 7:00 PM from the New York State AFL-CIO. While he may have some conservative views 1st & 3rd Thursday each month on fiscal matters, Senator Flanagan has never been labeled anti-union! We,as union members must examine each candidate and evaluate their stance on mat- ters that concern us as Local 25 electricians. Most importantly, if their views and UNIT MEETINGS labor positions change, then we must change in our support of their endeavors. If we stay active and involved we will remain a political force here on Long Island! Maintenance A seminar for Local 25 members that worked at Brookhaven National Labora- 5:00 PM tory was held in our hall on Saturday, February 12th attended by over a hundred 4th Thursday each month former workers. The seminar explained in detail the two part processes to get involved in the Compensation Program. Anyone that worked at Brookhaven Na- Neon Sign tional Laboratory and could not attend the meeting, please call the President’s 5:00 PM Office for the paperwork. 3rd Tuesday every month April and May are the busy seasons for our hall to be rented. Anyone wishing to have a first communion, birthday, anniversary or retirement party, please call Residential & Service Unit my office. We have rented out the small hall and the large hall at the same time 5:00 PM and also booked two events running one after the other on the same day when 2nd Thursday every month needed. The hall remains a bargain for members and when renting to members they are always given priority. Location, parking and our beautifully decorated Telecommunications hall has attracted numerous trade shows and the trade shows are becoming re- 5:30 PM peat customers. Available dates for the hall are going quickly, so call early and 1st Thursday each month take advantage of our beautiful hall and our professional and courteous staff will take care of you, their fellow brothers and sisters. Testing & Maintenance Remember, apathy is our enemy… there is strength in unity. 5:30 PM 4th Wednesday every other month Business Manager's Report (continued from page 2) included benefits, employment and future industry concerns. It was enlightening COMMITTEE MEETINGS and educational talking to the next generation of Local 25 members. My thanks to all who attended and especially Josh, for setting up the meeting. Getting ad- E.W.M.C. ditional input and perspectives from our membership can be a valuable tool in 5:00 PM helping the Business Office do a better job for our Union. Last Wednesday each month I mentioned at our General Meeting in March that the Stewards Program is incorporating a Hofstra Labor Studies Program for all its new Stewards. Com- Foreman Committee mittee Chairman, Adam Binder has done an excellent job in setting up this new 7:00 PM program. He has worked closely with Mr. Greg De Fritas, an Adjunct Professor Last Thursday each month at Hofstra University. The program will incorporate three separate eight-week Retirees Club courses which will assist Local 25 Stewards in performing their labor related job 12 Noon tasks in the field. Adam is to be commended for a job well done in investigating, 1st Thursday each month structuring and implementing the program for our new Stewards. On our political side, we have two very important upcoming elections this V.U.F. Committee year involving two of our members. First, our Presiding Officer and former Busi- 4:30 PM ness Manager Bill Lindsay, is up for re-election in November. Bill represents Suf- 1st Wednesday each month folk County’s 8th Legislative District and has been a tremendous force not only for Local 25 but all labor on Long Island. Secondly, Councilman Gene Parrington (continued on page 5) Don’t Work on Live Circuits -3- J.A.T.C. “The future of our Industry rests in the hands of our apprentices.” I feel that it is of utmost importance to convey to our current Journeyman how critical it is that they grasp and ap- preciate the vital training role they play in the development of the apprentice on the jobsite. The following information outlines four steps that should be used to ensure the future of our industry. TEACHING ON-THE-JOB SKILLS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY STEP 1 – PREPARE THE APPRENTICE • Auto Cad LT Beginner Put the apprentice at ease. Let them know how impor- • Basic/Advanced Motor Controls tant they are and that you are sincerely concerned about • Blueprint Reading for Electricians them. Be sure they understand that they are… Our Future! • Building Automation/Lighting Essentials State the job task and determine what the apprentice al- ready knows it. Get the apprentice interested in learning. • Bicsi Technician Level Course Position the apprentice to properly observe your perfor- • Cisco certified network associate courses I, II, III, IV mance of the job task. • Corning Fiber Splice STEP 2 – PRESENT THE JOB TASK • CDL Training Tell, show and illustrate – ONE IMPORTANT STEP AT A • Community FIRST AID - CPR - AED Training TIME – Stress each key point. Instruct clearly, completely • Conduit Bending and patiently; but never more than the apprentice can • Crane License-NYS Class ‘F’ Digger Derrick comprehend and master at one time. Exam/Practical STEP 3 – TRY-OUT PERFORMANCE • Codeology Have the apprentice do the job, correct errors as they • Code Calculations perform the task the 1st time. Make sure they understand • Changes to the NEC Code each step. Continue until you are confident that the ap- • Fire Alarm Systems prentice can perform the task correctly. • Green Buildings and Sustainable Construction-Module 1 STEP 4 – FOLLOW-UP • Green Buildings and Sustainable Construction-Module 2 Allow the apprentice to perform the task on their own, • Grounding and Bonding designate what they should do if they need your assis- tance. Encourage questions and safe work practices. • Health Care Systems Check performance frequently. Taper-off on coaching and • High Voltage (Medium Voltage) Cable Splicing follow-up as each task is mastered and the apprentice be- • Instrumentation Level I – Introduction: Fundamentals gins to demonstrate confidence and ability. of Instrumentation PLEASE REMEMBER: As a Journeyman, it is YOUR re- • IMSA-Work Zone Traffic Control sponsibility to COACH, MENTOR AND DISCIPLINE the • IMSA-Traffic Signal Level I apprentice… ON-THE-JOB… Resulting in the develop- • IMSA-Traffic Signal Level II ment of a PROUD COMPETENT IBEW JOURNEYMAN. • Introduction to Computers/Windows/Microsoft Word / PowerPoint REMEMBER… • Introduction/Microsoft Excel Introduction/Guide to the “If the apprentice hasn’t learned… Internet • OSHA 10 Hour Training Course the journeyman hasn’t taught!” • BUILT-RITE (Process Safety Management) Another way to help ensure the future of our Indus- • OSHA 30 Hour Training Course try is to continually re-develop and re-educate existing members through Skill Improvement Training. Below is • NFPA 70E - Qualified Person “Awareness” Training a list of the current classes offered. For a more detailed • NFPA 70E - Qualified Person “Comprehensive” Training explanation of each course please visit: www.lijatc.org, • Photovoltaic Systems click on skill improvement classes and then program de- • Programmable Logic Controllers scription… and remember: Attending skill-improvement • Power Quality/Distributed Generation/Lightning classes should never be viewed as an obstacle, but rather as an opportunity to market ourselves as the best trained Protection and qualified electricians on Long Island. • Residential Wiring Practices • Transformers and Motors

A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone -4- JATC (continued from previous page) On a personal note: I would like to extend a very heartfelt congratulation to RETIREES Mr. Robert J. Clark on his recent retirement…and, now that he is retired, I think Our most sincere congratula- it’s worth mentioning that every time Robert took a skill improvement class tions to the following brothers he would anonymously pay for 2 additional sets of books to help out any un- and sisters who have retired. We employed brother or sister who was also taking the class. Robert said, “I want all wish them the very best! May to help out my fellow members who are not working; I have been extremely they enjoy a future filled with fortunate and want to give back.” I recently saw Robert and his wife after he happy times and good health. finalized his paperwork with the Local. As a matter of fact, Robert sought me IBEW LOCAL 25 out; even in his retirement, he still wants to give back. Robert wrote the JATC a check and told me to put it towards unemployed members who attend skill im- PENSION FUND provement training in the future. I assured him that I will honor his wishes and Effective January 1, 2011 use the money accordingly. Thank you again Robert J. Clark for your ‘brother- Kenneth Kaczorowski hood’ generosity towards skill improvement training and for your many years of dedicated service as an IBEW Local 25 member. Effective February 1, 2011 Until my next article please remember: Ronald Garitta IT’S NEVER TOO INCONVENIENT TO SAVE A LIFE - SHUT IT OFF! Effective March 1, 2011 Respectfully Yours, A. Horner CHRISTOPHER E. KELLY – TRAINING DIRECTOR Anthony Maniaci Effective April 1, 2011 Robert J. Clark Edward A. Shaw, Jr. Business Manager's Report (continued from page 3) Effective June 1, 2011 of Islip is also up for re-election. Gene has proven to be a valuable asset as a Wayne Hubschmitt representative of labor in Islip politics. Both men are being targeted by Republi- cans in efforts to remove them from office. During these tough times labor must IBEW INTERNATIONAL protect its friends. Our COPE Committee will be very active in helping them. Please call the Business Office if you can help as a volunteer in their campaigns. OFFICE PENSION I would like to take a little time to touch on the recent political battle that’s Effective April 1, 2011 been going on in Wisconsin and other states regarding Civil Service Unions and John J. Vitale their rights to collective bargain for wages, benefits and terms and conditions. In today’s landscape it seems that the expedient thing to do is to attack one’s Effective May 1, 2011 deficit spending and budgeting ills on the back of working men and women. Casey Brandsema Although many of the politicians involved make these proposed changes un- Effective June 1, 2011 der the guise of being fiscally responsible, nothing could be further than the Wayne Hubschmitt truth. Call it for what it is, plain and simple, it is union busting. Some may say that these actions only affect Civil Service Unions and not Construction Trade Unions. So why should we worry? Because the attack on the Wicks Law, State Prevailing Wage, Federal Davis/Bacon and PLA’s (Project Labor Agreements) are right around the corner. For years Wicks and Prevailing Rate Laws have been attacked as being too costly to the taxpayers. Study after study has prov- Birth en just the opposite. Surveys show that Wicks, Prevailing Rate and PLA’s are a much more efficient way to getting construction projects done not only under Announcements budget but more importantly, on time. Congratulations to: Brothers and Sisters, we must remember this, we are all part of the work- ing class, whether we be firemen, police officers, teachers, hospital workers, Brother Joseph Gannon and electricians, garbage men, postal workers or whomever. That is the one un- Kathy Gannon mistakable thread that ties us all together. With that said, we must understand On the birth of their son that what affects one, eventually affects all. If one group is attacked, we all are Noah Joseph attacked. Just remember that when you watch these battles being waged. And February 7, 2011 the only way to weather the storm is to bind together and support all working 7 pounds, 1 ounce people no matter who they are. 20 inches That concludes my report for this month. Remember, work safe, work smart, shut down energized circuits and always keep “Union Strong.”

Don’t Work on Live Circuits -5- ommittee orner cCOPE (Committee On Political Education) To my Union Brothers and Sisters: Saturday, May 15th From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Over the last couple of months we have witnessed Local 25 COPE Street labor battles in Wisconsin, Ohio, New Jersey and other states. A union’s right to collectively bargain for their Custom Car and Motorcycle Show membership is being challenged daily in state houses This is going to be a great event for all. The event is around our great nation. The working middle class union still in its creational stage so if you want to jump on board, member is being brow beaten and hung out to dry. And now is the time. This is what we have come up with so far. it’s about time we stood up for ourselves and protected All are welcome; this is for family and friends. Park the our wages, benefits and all other hard earned terms and show cars and motorcycle in the back and regular parking conditions we’ve gained through negotiation. Throughout in the front. Food will be basic grilled items, drinks will the last decade our union has formed a good strong core be non-alcoholic and each will cost a dollar. It seems that of affiliations with our local politicians. This campaign a few members’ families have been helped out by Island season will be a tough one and we have to move forward Harvest and have been looking for a way to give back. We with complete and full involvement in supporting those would like each car that is coming to bring a canned item candidates who support us. In order to do this your COPE or donate one dollar. Island Harvest has already given us Committee will be holding some upcoming events. Your boxes, one for the front entrance and one for the back. participation is greatly appreciated. This event is being headed up by John Frontino. We are now searching for members to represent their th Sunday, April 10 From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. own towns for COPE. This will make us more efficient than 2nd Annual Paintball Massacre ever. Each new representative just has to keep COPE in- Last year’s outing went so well we had to do it again formed on any votes in their town so that we can keep all this year. The shoot-out is going to be at High Velocity, of the membership in the political loop. If you think you’re 426 Mill Road in Coram. Bring your friends and family. up for it, just call my cell 1-516-508-0462 or email me at I guarantee you will have a blast. Maybe you could in- [email protected]. Helping out COPE is like going vite an apprentice, mechanic, foreman, or in-law that you to the gym or church. It’s hard to get up the ambition to would love to shoot! The cost is $50 for each player. The do it, but once you do, you’re so glad that you did. I am $50 covers admission, paintball gun, unlimited air, feed looking forward to seeing you at these events. hopper, mask, and 500 paintballs, which lasted me all Your Brother in Solidarity, day. Walter Beyer will be heading up this event. Please MICHAEL P. MONTELEONE – CHAIRMAN RSVP to [email protected]. [email protected] FaceBook IBEW local 25 cope th Monday, April 25 From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Congressional Night SistersQuick Statistic from – Politicians from all of New York State will be com- ing to tell us why we should continue backing them with The New York Times our money and membership. It is a very informal event that allows all questions and concerns to be voiced and The new data shows that the top 300,000 discussed. As we have stated so many times in the past, Americans collectively enjoyed almost as much “Start Early and Get The Apprentices Involved.” All Local income as the bottom 150 million Americans. 25 apprentices will be in attendance. Tee shirts are being Per person, the top group received 440 times made just for this event and will be given out to all that at- as much as the average person in the bottom tend. We have a count for all the apprentices but we need you to RSVP to [email protected] so we can have a half earned, nearly doubling the gap from 1980. rough idea of how many tee shirts to order. This event will be headed up by COPE.

Shut It Off -6- EWMC (Electrical Workers Minority Caucus) Important The Asian American Cultural Society of Local #3 Phone Numbers The Asian American Cultural Society of Local #3 had their Annual Lunar The following telephone New Year’s Dinner and asked the Long Island Chapter Local 25 EWMC to join numbers and websites are listed them in celebration. The event took place February 12, 2011 at the East Manor for the convenience of all cov- ered members: in Flushing, New York. The honoree of the evening was Business Representa- ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY BOARD tive Leonard M. Korman. Benefit Fund Office, 631-434-3344 Steve Moy is the president of the Asian American Cultural Society of Local Fax 631-434-3397 #3 and Wendell Yee is the treasurer. Both Wendell and Steve are members of E-mail: [email protected] the Local 3 Electrical Workers Minority Caucus as well. It was a great evening Web Site: EIBofLI.com LOCAL 25 IBEW full of tradition, good fun, and great food. The Long Island Chapter Local 25 631-273-4567 Fax 631-273-4773 EWMC looks forward to next year’s event with the Asian American Cultural www.IBEW25.org Society of Local #3. We had a wonderful evening. IBEW Local 25 HEALTH & BENEFIT FUND MAGNACARE Customer Service Hospital/Medical/Dental Toll free 1 877 624 6224 Preferred Provider Directory Information Toll Free 1 877 624 6224 www.magnacare.com Hospital Precertification/2nd Opinion Toll Free 1 877 335-4725 Dental Options: DDS Preferred Provider 516-794-7700 www.ddsinc.net Self-Insured Dental Services (SIDS) 516-396-5500 www.asonet.com Davis Vision For information: 1-800-999-5431 www.davisvision.com Paid Prescriptions, Inc: For Information: 1-800-251-7689 www.medco.com Local 25 Wellness Center: 631-289-1405 National EAP Employee Assistance Providers 1-800-624-2593 www.nationaleap.com I.B.E.W. LOCAL 25 PENSION FUND: The Prudential Insurance Co: Pension Checks: Missing/Change of Address, Call: Toll Free, 1-800-421-1056 www.prudential.com NEBF Pension: 1-301-556-4300 NEBF Education & Information Web Site can be accessed at: NEBF.com Life Insurance/Annuity Plan Ron Schleuter – 631-351-4600 Don’t Work on Live Circuits -7- SAFETY COMMITTEE Have you ever heard someone say, “It can’t happen to anybody anytime if they act in an unsafe manner or are me?” Maybe you’ve said it yourself. exposed to a unsafe condition. If we haven’t said it out loud, most of us have at least A Brother frightened by a sudden noise, tripped and thought it sometime or another. Usually we think it just fell, spraining their neck, and bruising their head and before we do something that is a little unsafe or maybe ankle. quite a bit unsafe. We know better. We know the safe way A Brother strained his back trying to lift a length of to do it. But we take that chance. We are in effect saying, “I conduit that was too heavy for one person to lift. know this could result in an accident, But it can’t happen A Brother cut off his finger because he didn’t use the to me!” guard on a saw. Why can’t it happen to you? What makes you so spe- A Brother fell on some debris on the floor because he cial? Why take the chance in the first place? To save time? didn’t take the time to clean up. Because it’s easier to do the job without the proper safety A Brother got electrocuted because he didn’t test a equipment? Sooner or later the person who keeps say- circuit before working on it. ing,” It can’t happen to me!” will wind up saying, “If only I These are a few examples of accidents that result in would have ...” injury and lost time and wages to Members. People just “If I only would have worn my safety glasses, I wouldn’t like you and me. The only difference is what they thought have lost my eye!” couldn’t happen to them did! Also, as a reminder I would ask that each member “If I only would have adjusted the ladder, I wouldn’t check to make sure that you are all up to date with your have fallen!” safety certifications; OSHA 10/30, Built-rite, NFP -70E, First “If I only walked instead of ran, I wouldn’t have tripped Aid and CPR/AED. Just take a minute to check the expi- and broken my leg!” ration on your certification cards. Remember, if you let some of these certifications lapse, you may have to start “If I only would have taken my ring off, I wouldn’t have all over. If you’re not sure if you need a refresher course lost my finger in that machine!” or if you have to take these courses for the first time, just The next time you find yourself saying, “It can’t contact the JATC. happen to me,” remember that anything can happen to Remember a dead circuit never killed anyone! JIM MALLEY – CHAIRMAN SAFETY COMMITTEE RETIREES COMMITTEE We had a short, but very good meeting in February. Former President Tom Plant, brought in his computer When we think of the bad weather and the ice storm we with pictures taken at both parties - Christmas and also had, it was a miracle that anyone showed up in Febru- New Year’s. Everyone enjoyed the viewing. Thank you, ary. Our Treasurer, Chris Hobert was not present. He was Tom. You do good work! on vacation with his wife, Sandy, having a well deserved Terry Azzariti spoke. She is looking for ideas for vacation. Recording Secretary, “Jo” Usher received thank Christmas Party 2011. Any other suggestions from mem- you cards from Koi Muurisepp and Margaret Rivers for bers? Thank you, Terry. their Christmas gifts. She also heard from a charter mem- ber, Irene Gibbons. Good to hear from you, Irene! Vice President Alex Strauss reminded us that we have a Blood Drive on Thursday, March 24th from 2:30 p.m. till Chaplain Fred Troll spoke of our inclement weather 8:00 p.m. at the L. U. 25 Hall. Also there is a Congressional and also of WOMAN’S HEART DAY ON FEBRUARY 4, 2011. meeting on April 25 at the L. U. Hall at 6:00 p.m. Thank In closing Fred reminded us to be thankful for being here you, Alex. in America and in the Local Union 25 hall. With everything that is going on in the world today — WE ARE THANKFUL Fifty/Ffty scratch off winners were: Brian Hoff, Ernie — AMEN!!!!! Kraus, Carole Harvey, George Wolfe and Mary Romano. First Place winner was Mike Leccese. Second Place win- President Bill Harvey has booked The Water Mill Res- ner was Edie White. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! taurant in Smithtown for the new retiree luncheon on May 12, 2011. More details to come. Carole Harvey took or- Sick list: Jerry Jaeckel in rehab – recovering from a ders for the March hot luncheon. She also took dues from fractured hip. Jerry, you are in our prayers and thoughts. members, who wanted to pay their membership dues. Also Pat Davis had a dangerously bad slip on the ice in Good Job, Carole! February. She was taken to Northport Vets Hospital and treated. She is at home recovering. Speedy recovery, Pat. Peter Romano thanked members for attending his New Year Party. Thank you, Pete! BE GOOD ­— BE WELL — BE KIND ELEANOR SEGALL– PRESS

New Tester – Fluke T5-600 or T5-1000 or Equivalent -8- *****IMPORTANT NOTICE***** In Sympathy FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL The Officers and Members of Local SECRETARY, GREGORY T. WALSH Union No. 25, IBEW extend their As a result of the amendments to the IBEW Constitution at the deepest sympathy to the following 37th International Convention held September, 2006 a $1.00 per members and their families on the month increase will go toward the International Office Per-Capita sorrowful loss of their loved ones. Brother Daniel Carroll effective January 1, 2011. – Father *****PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE AMOUNTS***** Brother John H. Cook – Wife DUE BY MARCH 31, 2011 Brother Donald Duffy – Son “A” MEMBER CONST. with $3,000 Ins...... $191.00 Brother Edward Duffy – Nephew “A” MEMBER RESIDENTIAL with $3,000 Ins...... $191.00 Brother Godfrey King “A” MEMBER MAINTENANCE with $3,000 Ins...... $ 95.50 – Uncle “A” MEMBER SERVICE with $3,000 Ins...... $ 95.50 Brother John Lebohner – Uncle “A” MEMBER TELE/SECURITY with $3,000 Ins...... $191.00 Brother Kenneth Lebohner “A” MEMBER PUMP & TANK with $3,000 Ins...... $ 95.50 – Brother “A” MEMBER TECHNICIANS with $3,000 Ins...... $ 95.50 Brother John J. Monahan – Father-in-law “A” MEMBER NEON SIGN with $3,000 Ins...... $ 95.50 Brother Robert Rockhold ALL “BA” MEMBERS...... $ 42.00 – Wife

Brother Edward Shaw The Financial Office is now accepting – Grandmother Brother Edward Shaw, Jr. MasterCard, Visa & Discover credit cards. – Mother Brother Thomas Shaw $1.50 Fee applies for three month cards – Grandmother $3.00 Fee applies for six month cards Brother Richard Solana – Mother Be sure your payments are correct. Checks in the wrong amount will have to Brother Ronald Williams be returned, thereby delaying issuance of your new work card & receipt. – Brother Brother Thomas Williams Please renew early by mail if possible – Brother *****Include a self- addressed stamped envelope***** In Memoriam Brother William R. Ryan Card Number D523646 Passed away January 25, 2011 Brother George R. Mann Card Number 989342 MILITARY SERVICE WITHDRAWAL CARD Passed away February 20, 2011 Any member in good standing who enters the military can be issued a Brother Norman Keiffer military service withdrawal card. During the period that a member holds Card Number D229123 a valid Military Service card, such member shall not be required to pay Passed away February 28, 2011 dues or per-capita tax, but shall retain all membership privileges. Mem- Brother Robert Lebohner Card number D259271 bers holding a valid military service card shall maintain their continuous Passed away March 13, 2011 good standing and entitlement to all “A” members’ benefits provided by Brother Larry Williams the Pension Benefit Fund. Card number D201809 If you are entering the military, please contact the Financial Secre- Passed away March 15, 2011 tary at 631 273-4567. Brother Charles S. Dennis, Jr. Card number 989375 Passed away March 19, 2011

Shut It Off -9- LONGEVITY & RETIREMENT COMMITTEE At the Regular Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Congratulations, and we hope to see you at the meet- April 12, 2011 at 7:00 P.M., Local Union #25 will be honor- ing on April 12, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. Your presence will be ing you and your fellow Brothers who have attained 25 or greatly appreciated. Please contact the President’s Office more years of membership in Local 25. at (631) 273-4567 Ext. 241, and let us know whether or not At that time, we would like to present you with a lapel you will be attending this award ceremony. Thank you. pin and/or a permanent silver card with the number of Fraternally yours, membership years inscribed. JAMES MALLEY–CHAIRMAN

25 YEARS 30 YEARS 40 YEARS Walter G. Baraclough Thomas J. McLaughlin Carl J. Aloia Daniel W. Asquino Alison M. Bardong Giulio P. Mulazzi Kevin P. Andersen Walter C. John R. Bofinger Robert Newell William J. Brmingham Anthony P. Bifulco Brian K. Bond Timothy O’Connor Peter Bonziglia Jeffrey J. Bishop Richard Brzeski Anthony Bracco James A. Pasquerella Andrew W. Bub Kevin P. Chilton William L. Ralph M. Pensa Laurence B. Buttacy Joseph S. Citarella Michael J. Chludzinski Greg Rakidjian Raymond P. Cornelius, Jr. Paul R. Dauphin Edward J. Crawford Timothy Reis Guy De Gregorio James L. Donahue III Ricardo Diaz Montague Riley August A. Fabiochi Michael F. Donelon Robert Drenckhahn Jaime Rivera Preston D. Fisher Douglas Esposito Ralph E. Feliciano John Rooney James I. Foote, Jr. Peter B. Foster Donald S. Fitzsimons Adam Rosen Guy Garbarino Robert A. Frandolig Joseph C. Forge III Ronald W. Saager Brian P. Hunter Robert J. George, Jr. Stephen T. Gassick Robert S. Sailor Craig J. Johnson Thomas J. Kohlmeyer Patrick Guerriero John R. Sassano, Jr. William G. Martin Michael P. Larkin Noel Haluza Susan C. Savochka Behrend M. McGrath Michael D. McLoughlin John P. Harvey Robert S. Schacker James Munoz John R. Michalski David E. Poretta Peter M. Jahn Kenneth Schroder Robert J. Mirabelli John W. Purnell Richard S. Jones Anthony J. Seda Leonard Modelewski John R. Reilly David M. Kassay Robert M. Stawkowski Angel I. Reyes Donald R. Nohejl Robert L. Krause III Salvatore Stingo Andrew P. Ruocco Brian D. Perkins Paul S. Kuster Robert M. Taborsky Drew W. Russell John M. Sable Harold R. Lawrence David A. Tekverk Mary Alice Rutkowski Eric P. Sehlmeyer James K. Mahony Ricky M. Tripodo Richard Sherwood, Jr. Joseph D. Sigillo James F. Mayott Bayly M. Tyler Thomas A. Skladel Donald L. Taricone Daniel G. Viola William Walguarnery George T. Werner James A. Woods James E. Wisdom Henry Wragge, Jr. 35 YEARS 45 YEARS Joseph F. Battista, Jr. Philip D. Deremthall George Koch Barry J. Deutschmann Philip Libasci, Jr. Daniel Howe Kevin E. Loughran Sal Lopiccolo Jonathan G. Tatara William G. Starke Daniel S. Torpey George Vouris (continued on next page) Don’t Work on Live Circuits -10- Longevity & Retirement Committee (continued from previous page) LOCAL UNION 25 IBEW SCHOLARSHIP 50 YEARS 55 YEARS The 34rd Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has graduated from the 2011 high Gene R. Edward J. Baade school class. The Scholarship Requirements are James H. Anderson, Jr. Finn Jensen as follows: Paul F. Baeyens Aubrey L. Barnhardt Richard Klouda 1. Must be a child of a member of LU 25 IBEW in William Barry L. Pausel good standing. James R. Brush Joseph Pokomy 2. Acceptance of the study by a FOUR-YEAR rec- George W. Buck Edwin Romann ognized college or university. Thomas F. Cashman Anthony S. Romano 3. No competitive exam will be required, as the Donald A. Crater scholarship will be drawn from all qualified stu- Robert Tidwell Charles Crosson dents who apply. Guido De Gregorio 4. Funding will be in the amount of $200 per year Michael J. De Rosa for tuition payable to the school for four years. James L. Donahue Richard Ericson 60 YEARS 5. If the student leaves school, that scholarship Paul Fisherman will be made available to another qualified stu- Richard R. Foley Neil W. Akeson dent. Any members who has a child who may Dominic M. Giannini Andrew Geremia qualify should return an application for the drawing at the December 13th, 2011 Regular Aron Golowner Alan J. Hadland Union Meeting. Armando Grandal David W. Hellmer Carl H. Gruen Please fill out and return the form below Christopher O. Hobert Arthur W. Irvine, Jr. to the Business Manager’s Office before th Paul Holschuh Theodore J. Nadvornik December 12 , 2011. Lawrence James John J. Neumeyer Louis J. Jason SCHOLARSHIP FORM James M. Kassay Joseph Pelosi Member’s Name Thomas J. Kehlenbeck ______Ernest W. Krauss Card No Salvatore Lanzarotta Alphonse A. Lara 65 YEARS ______. Peter V. Liebler Patrick Lonieski Sol M. Dropkin Address______Thomas A. MacKenzie Theodore E. Fuchs Martin A. Maningo, Jr. Frederick J. Lutz, Jr. ______James T. Mays, Jr. Phone # Joseph Mikulas Kenneth F. Raynor Kenneth W. Miller ______William T. Miller Applicant’s Name James G. Montambo Donald Mueller 70 YEARS ______Howard M. Nehlsen Applicant’s SS# Dennis J. O’Keefe, Jr. George J. Dulin Emmet O’Shaughnessy ______Vito Pacifico School Graduated from Peter Randazzo Eugene Saul ______Robert C. Schaefer Date Graduated Robert W. Smith Carl F. Tinnerholm ______Thomas Wiegelmann College accepted to

______A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone -11- Did You Know ? ? ? ? CONGRESSIONAL NIGHT v Automobile building is the largest manufacturing industry in the world. Monday, April 25, 2011 v On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. pens every year. at Local 25 v The New York Post established in 1803 by Hamilton is the oldest newspaper in the United States. INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP v A snail can sleep for three years. FOR DEFENSIVE DRIVING? v Every second Americans collectively eat 100 Call the President’s Office at pounds of chocolate. 631 273-4567 Extension 241 v Snakes are true carnivorous because they eat Save money on insurance and remove points nothing but other animals, they do not eat any type from your license. of plant material. Once 40 people sign up a date will be selected. v The longest living cells in the body are the brain cells, which live an entire lifetime. Please Notify the v In a full grown rye plant, the total length of the Employment Office or roots can reach 380 miles, and the fine root hairs Business Office of Any Change 6600 miles. in Your Address or v According to an old English system of time units, a Telephone Number or to moment is one and a half minutes. Add Your E-mail Address v There is enough fuel in a full tank of a jumbo jet to drive an average car four times around the world. Welcome v Only humans sleep on their backs. v 15 million blood cells are produced and destroyed in the body every second. — VINNIE D’AMBROSIO

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Shut It Off -12- NSLS II – RESEARCH FACILITY AT BNL Since construction began back in 2009, progress at Brookhaven Na- tional Laboratory’s National Sychro- tron Light Source II Research Center has been steady and on schedule for its expected operations in 2015. The six year 912 million dollars will pass through many completion milestones during that construction period. Back in January/February 2010, we did a feature on the site in which Hinck Electric’s crew was highlighted as the project slugged through the early site work. At that stage of the project, it was nothing more than miles and miles of underground conduit banks James Pena (Shop Steward) in a huge pile of mud. and Tom Lawless However, today as we run a more recent article, you can see how the site has changed. Gordon L. Seaman has the build out associated with the main Light Source Service Building structure along with the Laboratory office buildings that are attached to the main ring. Foremen Tom Bentz Matt Russell (Light Source), John Manitta (Lab Office Buildings), James Pena (Shop Steward) and the whole crew are pictured. Working within the confines of a circular building poses its challenges but as the pictures show, our members have done an outstanding job with the installation. When completed in 2015, the facility will allow sci- entists the ability to study advancements in solar energy design, high temperature superconductors used in the high voltage trans- mission of electricity and molecular electronics. Local 25’s build- ing of this state of the art research facility will allow our nation to maintain its scientific competitiveness around the world. All photos taken by Brother Tom Lawless.

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Don’t Work on Live Circuits -13- ABOUT YOUR HEALTH

Reprinted from University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter November 2010 & March 2011 WELLNESS FACTS v Being physically fit reduces the risk and severity of looked at measurements taken at 32 ski areas in the colds and other upper respiratory tract infections, western U.S. and Canada. Many people think they suggests a recent study from Appalachian State Uni- won’t burn on colder days, but the intensity of UV has versity in North Carolina. Among 1,000 people who little to do with the temperature. Rather, UV on ski were followed for 12 weeks during the fall and winter, slopes is highest at midday and increases at higher those who exercised aerobically at least five days a elevations, plus it is reflected off snow. Clouds do not week were about half as likely to get sick as those who block all UV, either, so skiers should use sunscreen on did so one day or less per week, after controlling for overcast days, too. factors such as age and weight. And their colds tended v Don’t take folic acid and vitamin B-12 in hopes of to be milder. Previous research has mostly found that reducing your risk of heart disease or stroke. Some moderate exercise improves immunity, while very in- early research suggested that these B vitamins might tense exercise can depress it and increase susceptibil- reduce the risk by lowering blood levels of homocys- ity to colds. teine, an amino acid associated with cardiovascular v Only about six out of ten Americans over 64 have disease. But subsequent research has been disap- gotten the pneumococcal vaccine, which reduces pointing – including a recent well-designed British mortality from the leading cause of bacterial pneu- study, in which 6,000 heart attach survivors took folic monia in older adults. That’s a small increase since acid and vitamin B-12 for almost seven years. Though 2000, says the Agency for Healthcare Research and their homocysteine levels dropped, they were just as Quality. Hispanics and Asians are least likely to get likely to have another heart attack as people taking a the shot. Everyone 65 and older should be vaccinated, placebo. One piece of good news: the folic acid (2,000 as should younger people with certain diseases, such micrograms a day) did not increase the risk of cancer, as diabetes, lung or health disease, or cancer, as well which has been a concern. as smokers. You need the vaccine only once, unless you got it before age 65, in which case you’ll need a v If you’re having memory problems, talk to your booster. doctor about medication you are taking. For in- stance, many common drugs have “anticholinergic” v Even one drink can seriously impair reaction time in effects (meaning they interfere with the action of the older people, thus increasing the risk of falls and car neurotransmitter acetylcholine), which can cause or crashes. In a recent small Dutch study, participants worsen memory problems, confusion and cognitive (average age 62) did a treadmill walking test in which impairment in older people. The drugs include some they had to avoid obstacles placed on the belt in front for insomnia, allergies, depression, bladder-control of them. After consuming one standard drink on an problems and motion sickness. One example is di- empty stomach, they performed poorly. This was true phenhydramine, an antihistamine used in cold and even though their blood alcohol levels were within the allergy pills and sleep aids, such as Benadryl and Ty- legal limits for driving in the U.S. lenol PM. A recent study of older African-Americans found that those taking the drugs were 46% more v If you ski this spring, don’t forget the sunscreen. likely to have declines in mental function. Though Skiers are exposed to high levels of ultraviolet (UV) it found no link to dementia, such problems are of- radiation in late winter and early spring, according to ten mistaken for it. These drugs can also cause dry a recent study in the Archives of Dermatology, which mouth and, in older men, difficulty urinating.

Shut It Off -14- V.U.F. Donations ~ January 12 to March 17, 2011 Ainsworth, Roger L. Doescher, Allan Jennings, Lewis Nagengast, Theodore P. Schuppert, Thomas J. Allgeier, Arthur R. Doherty, John P. Johnsen, John L. O’Brien, Frank III Scott, Joseph Ambrosio, Frank Domagala, William C. Jones, Sergio R. O’Brien, Frank IV Seidel, Richard K. Anderson, Willis J. Dulin, Ronald Kearney, Brian R. O’Grady, Michael J. Seiter, John G. Baumann, Walter C., Sr. Dunn, John J. Jr. Kelly, Christopher E. O’Keefe, Dennis J. Jr. Snow, Daniel C. Bellissimo, Joseph K. Dunne, Thomas E. Knusch, Richard E. Organ, Donald J., Jr. Starke, William G. Beneke, Frederick E. Eickholz, Herbert J. Koch, George Pagliaro, Joseph Stracuzza, Thomas J. Bifulco, Anthony P. Ericson, Richard Krzemien, John A. Parker, Theodore I. Sweeney, Michael J. Binder, Adam B. Fantini, Richard A. Lara, Alphonse A. Parrington, Eugene L. Tartaglia, Thomas L. , William J Farnum, James S. Lopiccolo, Frank Payne, James V. Jr. Tekverk, Charles J. Bonziglia, Patrick T. Faryna, Gary J. Lotz, John J. Pelosi, Louis R. III Tekverk, Joseph L. Bonziglia, Peter L. Ferravanti, Vincent Maguire, Michael J. Pigott, Patrick Tekverk, Paul E. , Richard Foote, James I. Jr. Majkut, John Plant, Sean T. Truss, Peter P. Bushman, William J. Forrest, Leonard Marchese, Joseph Price, John J. Verwys, William S. Carroll, Robert M. Fuchs, Theodore E. Massetti, Tony C. Psillos, George M. Viera, Robert Casey, Kevin B. Garthaffner, John M. Jr. Mc Carthy, Timothy S. Reilly, Christopher J. Walker, David C. Sr. Cervantes, Richard, Jr. Giancontieri, Gasper Mc Dermott, Richard J. Ritzmann, Edward S. Walsh, Gregory T. Citarella, Joseph S. Grell, William E. Mc Hone, Jack D. Ritzmann, Edward M., Jr. Walsh, Martin P. Cole, Daniel G. Gruen, Carl H. Mc Intosh, Robert F. Romano, Peter Wass, Robert R. Conte, Michael Grundborg, Roland R. Mc Loughlin, Michael D. Rotolo, Carl P. Weisner, Douglas A. Corrigan, Paulette B. Guadagno, John G. Meeker, Peter L. Ruocco, Andrew P. Weltner, Robert C. Coyne, Dennis M. Hall, Robert A. Meyer, Jerry P. Russell, Robert L. Wennes, Gilbert J. Crater, Donald A. Hanly, Richard B. Milacek, Edward Ryan, Robert C. Werner, George T. Crockett, Douglas W. Harvey, Kevin M. Mineo, Charles Sandford, Robert C. Winters, Jack Curtin, Neil J., Jr. Heidrich, Frederick L., Jr. Monahan, John J. Schadt, Donald Wisdom, James E. Czaikowski, William W. Henke, Andrew J. Money, Philip Schilling, Robert W. Wolf, George A. D’Ambrosio, Vincent J. Hilton, Daniel P. Murphy, Allen P. Schlosberg, Waldemar F. Dempsey, James Jackson, Quentin B. Murphy, Michael C. Schumacher, Richard

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NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF JUDGE AND TELLERS Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters: In June 2011, we will have our election of Officers and Delegates to the International Convention. Therefore, as per Article III, Section 4(a) of the Local Union #25 Bylaws, nominations and the election of Judge and Tellers will take place at the General Meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Fraternally yours, L. U. #25, IBEW Brian R. Kearney

A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone -15- OFFICIAL NOTICE Dear Brothers and Sisters: Nominations and election of officers will be conducted in accordance with the International Constitution and Article III of the IBEW Local Union #25 Bylaws. NOMINATIONS will take place at the General Meeting of IBEW Local Union #25, at 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Nominations will be accepted for the following offices: President Vice President Recording Secretary Financial Secretary Treasurer Business Manager Six (6) Executive Board Members Five (5) Examining Board Members Five (5) Delegates to the International Convention The ELECTION of Officers will be held at the Local Union’s Headquarters at 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. POLLS WILL BE OPEN FROM 1:30 PM TO 9:00 PM In the event a runoff election is necessary, it will take place as per the Local Union Bylaws, 21 days following the regular election on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. You are required to have your current union working card or your International Office receipt with you. Members in good standing and qualified to vote and who will be unable to visit the polls on election day, may at any time within thirty (30) days but not less than five (5) days prior to the date of election, make a request in writing, (or via fax 631-273-4773) to the Election Judge for an absentee ballot. No member receiving an absentee ballot will be permitted to vote in person at the election unless he/she has first returned the absentee ballot unmarked to the Election Judge. Fraternally yours, IBEW Local Union #25 Brian R. Kearney Recording Secretary

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