THE CUTTING EDGE JULY, 2013 | Vol. 22, No.3 NEWSLETTER

INSIDE Veteran Engineers Recognized with Service Awards Pages 8-11

Kuba Brown Executive Board Re-elected Unanimously Page 14

Local 94 Engineers Sweep REBNY Awards Page 24

ABOUT THIS COVER Construction workers and all Americans celebrated on May 10 as the final piece of the World Trade Center spire was set in place. Summer 2013 h by B ill Farrell p h by Photogra President’s Message Local Endorsements

will cost the City more than $345 mil- Celebrate Our Heritage — VOTE! lion in revenue. As the labor candidate John Liu has Cast Your Vote Dear Brothers and Sisters: stood up for us, and now we are proud to stand up and endorse John Liu. We are equally proud to have stood On the Fourth of July we celebrat- with IUOE Coalition ed the 237th anniversary of the sign- and IUOE Local 14 President Ed Chris- ing of the Declaration of Independence. tian; IUOE Local 15 President Dan I sincerely hope you and your families Schneider; IUOE Local 30 President Jack enjoyed the day, and took a moment to Ahern; IUOE Local 211 President David J ohn L iu 2013 I mages G etty kristin contemplate the courage and foresight McCredo; and IUOE Local 891 Presi- John Lui Mayor of our Founding Fathers. dent Robert Troeller on the steps of City Scott Stringer Comptroller It is equally important we remind Hall as our 18,000 member coalition was Letitia James Public Advocate ourselves that the first week of July among the first to endorse John Liu. marked the 150th anniversary of the It is the time for working New York- After dozens of meetings and interviews with the candidates Battle at Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle ers to stand up, stand together and take the IUOE Local 94 Executive Board has endorsed the following of Civil War: a conflict which ultimately back our City! Our 6,000 members, our candidates for City Council. We have listed the candidates by preserved the United States. families and our neighbors can make a District. The names of the incumbents are in bold type.

In the next few months and on No- J ohn L iu 2013 difference. Working together we possess We urge you to support these candidates who by reputation vember 5th New Yorkers will be asked the power to start the process of restor- and promise will stand up for our families and our interests. to vote — as many as three times — to ing our City to its glory. elect a new Mayor, a new Comptroller, a ‘John Liu has always stood up That process begins by casting a NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT ENDORSEMENTS new Public Advocate and what will be a for our families; for the working men and women ballot. new City Council. Remember we are voting for other of- Dist. 1 Margaret Chin Dist. 26 Jimmy Van Bramer who have made this city great.’ Dist. 2 Rosie Mendez Dist. 27 Daneek Miller The end result of that process will fices beyond the race for Mayor. In the Dist. 3 Yetta Kurland Dist. 29 Karen Koslowitz chart the course our City will take for Citywide races our board urges you cast Dist. 4 Daniel Garodnick Dist. 30 Elizabeth Crowley the next four years and beyond. your vote for Scott Stringer for Comp- Dist. 5 Micah Kellner Dist. 31 Donovan Richards There is no better way to celebrate troller; and Letitia James for Public Dist. 6 Noah Gotbaum Dist. 32 Eric Ulrich the freedoms bestowed upon us by the unions and demonize their members. The decision was not influenced on Advocate. Dist. 7 Mark Levine Dist. 33 Stephen Levin Dist. 8 Melissa Mark-Viverito Dist. 34 Antonio Reynoso Founding Fathers which were preserved For the past several months and the latest polls, reports of scandals — We have also provided a list of candi- Dist. 9 Inez Dickens with the blood and sacrifice of those cou- throughout the summer we have seen whether actual or alleged — or single dates in races throughout the city. These Dist. 36 Kirsten John Foy Dist. 10 Ydanis Rodriguez Dist. 37 Rafael Espinal rageous soldiers at Gettysburg and on and will continue to hear from a full issue politics. Ours was a decision of candidates have demonstrated a strong Dist. 11 Andrew Cohen Dist. 38 Sara Gonzalez Dist. 12 Andy King battlefields throughout the world — than field of candidates seeking to be our conscience. record for defending worker’s rights and Dist. 39 Brad Lander Dist. 13 James Vacca by exercising our right to vote! next Mayor. We have watched, read John Liu has always stood up for our the labor movement as a whole. Dist. 40 Mathieu Eugene And never was that vote more impor- and listened to them as they’ve traveled families; for the working men and wom- We urge you to support them. Dist. 14 Fernando Cabrera Dist. 15 Ritchie Torres Dist. 41 Darlene Mealy tant than now. In these difficult and un- through the five boroughs telling their en who have made this city great. John No matter how you feel about the Dist. 16 Vanessa Gibson Dist. 42 Inez Barron certain times we must elect representa- life stories, defending their records, and Liu has fought to protect the prevail- men and women we have endorsed, Dist. 17 Maria del Carmen Arroyo Dist. 43 Vincent Gentile tives who will put working people first. presenting their vision for the future. ing wage for the skilled trades, worked please honor those who have sacri- Dist. 19 Austin Shafran Dist. 45 Jumaane Williams For the past 12 years our City has en- As you would expect, your Local 94 to preserve the integrity of our licens- ficed to preserve your right to choose Dist. 20 Peter Koo Dist. 46 Alan Maisel dured a Mayor who has declared war on Executive Board has been working just as ing procedures at our worksites, and — VOTE! Dist. 21 Julissa Ferreras Dist. 47 John Lisyanskiy Dist. 48 Chaim Deutsch our City’s working people; a Mayor who hard interviewing and vetting each of the as Comptroller fought Mayor Michael Dist. 22 Costa Constantinides Dist. 23 Mark Weprin Dist. 49 Debi Rose has handed the keys to the city to the rich candidates. And, after taking a long, hard Bloomberg to expose the notorious Dist. 24 Rory Lancman Dist. 50 Mendy Mirocznik and powerful while working tirelessly to look the Executive Board has voted to en- CityTime Scandal and the sweetheart Dist. 25 Daniel Dromm Dist. 51 Vincent Ignizio attack working men and women, bust dorse Comptroller John Liu for Mayor. Marriott Marquis tax abatement which Kuba J. Brown

2 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 3 Tom Costello

Ramirez, Assistant Chief; Andy Iorio, Other improvements included the consumption, while running a fully oc- Engineer; and Carlos Arevalo and Gene installation of six secondary steam cupied building. Rivera, Helpers. valves; and metered tie-in of all of this To further the building’s efforts in At the heart of the efficiency efforts equipment to Vornado’s web-based En- energy reduction, the crew has a proac- was the installation of 39 Variable Fre- ergy Information Portal (EIP) for con- tive relationship with their tenant base, quency Drives (VFDs) at the building tinuous monitoring and evaluation. and engages them to curb their energy that allow control of: In addition to the energy improve- consumption. Sub metered tenants get • 20 interior fans ments, all plumbing fixtures were up- the direct financial benefit of their re- Engineers • 4 secondary water pumps graded to meet and exceed LEED EB duction – which can be visualized and • 5 perimeter fans requirements. And even the lights in the quantified on Vornado’s EIP. Deliver Winning • 3 chilled water pumps Weather Tower were replaced with LED At the forefront of Vornado’s sus- • 3 condenser water pumps bulbs. tainability programs, 1740 is poised to • 4 cooling tower fans Together these projects dramatically re-certify its LEED status at the Gold Performance at “Those interior fans were all running changed the energy needed to heat and level. Through improvements to the op- on bypass. They were going 100 percent cool the building, leading to a 20% de- erations, infrastructure and tenant rela- 1740 all the time, and the only real solution crease in the building’s energy inten- tions at the building, 1740 Broadway From left, the crew of 1740 Broadway, Carlos Arevalo, Assistant Chief Jay Ramirez, was to slow those fans down,” explained sity (kBTU/sf), including a 19% de- serves as a model of sustainable, smart Chief Ken Fais, Andy Iorio, Gene Rivera and Telly Haritos after completing VFD project. Fais. “The way to do it was with the crease in electricity between 2010 and building technology in a 1950s legacy Sitting between 55th and 56th VFD’s.” 2012, and a 15% reduction in steam building. Streets in midtown 1740 Broadway is easily recognized by New Yorkers and tourists alike by the icon- ic 150-foot tall “Weather Star” tower ‘With more than 36 years in the building industry, on its roof. The 26-story, 580,000 Chief Engineer Ken Fais helped to develop a plan to revamp square-foot office tower is owned and operated by Vornado Realty Trust. the building’s mechanical systems and operations, While the building may be more with a diligent focus on base building operations and controls.’ than 60 years old, a major moderniza- tion program launched by Vornado The entry in 2010 under the direction of then way of 1740 newly hired Chief Engineer Ken Fais Above, Ramirez (who has just retired) Broadway. has made 1740 a noteworthy example working on the high zone steam valves. of sustainable operations and mainte- Left, Iorio at work on the Condenser nance. Those efforts not only resulted Pump VFDs. (Iorio will retire this summer) in earning 1740 a successful LEED EB Silver certification in 2011, but they operations and controls. minimizing energy consumption. also reduced energy consumption by Using recommendations from the Just a few weeks ago, Fais and his more than 20% since 2010 (resulting in audit and retro commissioning reports, best-in-class Engineering Team were hundreds of thousands in annual sav- combined with his own experience with presented with the Urban Green Coun- ings), and increased the Energy Star rat- automation and VFDs he developed cil’s EBie “The All Rounder” Award for ing from 78 in 2010 to 91 in 2013. a new building controls strategy. Per- their efforts. “It was a special night for With more than 36 years in the haps most importantly, he also spent Vornado and for the efforts of our en- building industry, Fais helped to de- an enormous amount of time train- tire team,” said Fais. velop a plan to revamp the building’s ing his team of engineers and helpers In addition to Anthony Ioannou, the mechanical systems and operations, to run and maintain the mechanical Property Manager for 1740, the build- with a diligent focus on base building systems to optimize performance while ing’s Engineering Staff consists of Jesus

4 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 5 John Kramer

Property Manager Wayne Kohlerbrecher, left, flanked by Local 94 Engineer Alphonso Franco, Chief Neil Thirkield and Assistant Chief Johnny Cruz in the ‘There is so much old lobby of . piping and everything is so densely layered. Sometimes it’s like the building is a Ancient Design giant jigsaw puzzle.’ Meets Modern

with the 100 year-old infrastructure. Efficiencies at “There is so much old piping and every- thing is so densely layered. Sometimes it’s like the building is a giant jigsaw 195 Broadway puzzle,” said Cruz. Cruz and Thirkield in the old furnace room at 195 Broadway. Below, the lobby of the building. According to Kohlbrecher few, if any, Constructed as the home to AT&T of the original plans can be found, if something you were looking for months were moved to the roof. and Western Union the landmark they still exist at all. ago. There’s a lot of mystery,” he said. Today, other bigger changes and chal- building at 195 Broadway has stood “There are no plumbing diagrams, Solving those mysteries and build- lenges are on the horizon. “One of our for nearly a century, and yet its operat- no electrical riser diagrams, there’s a lot ing on retro upgrades and improve- tasks now is to look at a plan for long ing systems are efficient enough to have of detective work involved,” said Cruz. ments made more than 25 years ago term upgrades and replacement,” noted earned an Energy Star award more than “You can start tracing a line or pipe look- have forced the team to develop the Kohlbrecher. 25 years ago. ing to find one thing when you’ll find skills to modify and repair existing sys- Unlike its neighboring Woolworth It is the responsibility of Chief En- tems at optimum efficiency. “With all Building and Verizon’s Headquarters gineer Neil Thirkield and his Local 94 the old stuff around here there’s a lot of at 140 Water Street which are convert- team including Assistant Chief Johnny hands-on repair. It requires us to be very ing part of their space to residential, 195 Cruz, Alphonso Franco, Sean Lally, Jose thoughtful in thinking things out to Broadway will remain true to its com- Vallines and Vincent Licato to attain make what needs to be done happen,” mercial roots. 21st century efficiencies within the 20th said Thirkield. Earlier this year the publishing century landmark. Although steam is now bought from firm of Harper Collins agreed to lease Designed by William Welles Bos- Con Ed, one of the original coal-fired 180,000 square-feet of space at 195 worth the 26-story, the one-million- furnaces still sits in the sub-basement. Broadway. square-foot neo-classical tower was con- All the while new limited steam controls That deal is apparently just the first structed in three-phases between 1912 are now in the process of being installed. of a series of changes from the mar- and 1923. The building’s nearly 200 the three phases so seamlessly and were It is believed 195 Broadway contains At the top of the building three Car- ble-rich lobby to the roof. Other plans horizontal columns pay homage to the able to match all the marble and gran- more marble than any other building in rier 800-ton centrifugal chillers operate call for retail development in the lobby. Rome of Cicero and Cesar. ite,” exclaimed Wayne Kohlbrecher the New York. on a top floor room. Two of the units “Converting that space is very compli- The breathtaking lobby with its 43 property manager for the building’s For all the eye-catching marble, granite which date back nearly 40 years under- cated because of our landmark status. oversized marble Doric columns, vault- owner L & L Holdings. and bronze it is the responsibility of the went retrofit upgrades in 1997. Everything must be replicated to the ed ceiling, and brass and alabaster chan- “The design was intended to repli- Thirkield’s team to maintain efficiencies “Originally they used R-11 and they original,” said Kohlbrecher. deliers evoke the atmosphere of the Par- cate ancient Greece and Rome and ac- and ensure the comfort of the tenants. use R-123. The other is still operating “There are some spectacular water thenon in ancient Greece. tually reference the Parthenon,” added According to Assistant Chief John- on R-11,” said Kohlbrecher. views from the roof,” said Kohlbrecher, “It’s amazing how they constructed Kohlbrecher. ny Cruz, the biggest challenge is dealing At the same time two water towers “perfect for a rooftop restaurant.”

6 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 7 2013 Service Award Recipients

45 40 Years of Service 35 Years of Service Vincent Anello Michael Haviaris Michael Murphy Antonio Agazzi James Lagan Years Kevin Brown James Hutchison Salvadore Ribbot Mark Bateman Kevin Ledwith James Burke Cederick Joseph John Seehof Robert Burns Matthew Bilotti Robert Licato of Service Edward Lobue Richard Costello John Speirs Anthony Casale, Sr. Carmine Macchia, Jr. William Mallia, Sr Andrew Strauch John Campbell Michael D’Alessio Fong Chan Timothy Malloy Robert Mcloughlin Walter Symanski Robert Cicciari Gary Dunn Robert Coffey Jeffrey Maughn Michael Gilmore Michael Morris Andrew Trivero Michael Daly Robert Mccloskey, Jr. Matthew Feeley, Jr. James Mullen, Jr. With many joined by George Fellows James Murphy family and friends Richard Fernandez Patrick Murray more than 100 Local Edwinn Figler, Jr. David Peacock 94 engineers were Theodore Horlebein Wilfredo Perez recognized for their Jeffrey Hoyt Nicholas Pizzone Paul Repetto Eric Sturhann Patrick Walsh service during June 12 John Kramer Louis Pollina Jerry Rudzinski Michael Tomczek Hugh Warren ceremonies at the HTC Zivan Kurtin Paul Reese Robert Scudieri John Twardowski Michael Werring Auditorium.

Gerhard Haub Paul Hudson Job Keenan Vincent Laino Wilson Lorenzo Michael Mascher Kevin Ridder Years of Service John Hetlyn Syed Hussain James Kelly Dante Landi, Jr. Richard Magnani, Jr. John Mastorakis Joseph Riggio 30 Gerard Hodel David Iocco Paul Kelly Carl Langner, Jr. Thomas Magorrian Michael Mcginley Philip Russo, Sr. Dennis Hofmann Thomas Kastner Mark Kennedy Louis Lauria Walter Maher Christopher Mcnulty Alejandro Sacerio Salvatore Alini Patrick Connell Douglas Hoyt Kevin Keating Joseph Kraus Barton Leverich Pedro Marrero Anthony Messina Bolivar Sandoval Richard Bailey Kalev Dekastrozza Vincent Moncello, Jr. Louis Scaduto Michael Balenzano Angelo Deservio Frederick Moore Thomas Silverberg Louis Belfiore Raymond Dowie James Morrissey William Skodis Kenrick Blackett Edward Duke Kenneth Nardo Tommy Stellabotte Robby Brybag Robert Eichert Joseph Natoli John Sullivan Savior Buttigieg Edward Failla Rocky Nelson Joseph Szabo Michael Caparimo Arthur Fasulo Richard Nuccio Maxime Thomas John Carrozzelli Anthony Febraro Nelson Ocasio, Jr. Matthew Thompson Fernando Chacon Stephen Ferber Kevin Oefelein Robert Thompson Ted Chambers David Finnigan James O'Neil Neal Troiano Burt Cibelli Michael Fowler Peter Panagiotatos George Tsapelas Oscar Clarke William Franceschini Joseph Passenant Robert Velez Frederic Colin Julio Garcia Peter Pelliccio William Vella Anthony Colon, Sr. Vincent Gatt John Peterson George Vieiro Joseph Coneglio Dennis Gomez Edwin Quiles Peter Zask

8 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 9 2013 Service Award Recipients

Among those singled out for special recognition and presented with plaques Years of Service for their service to the local were three 25 members of the Local 94 Executive Board: Business Agent and Treasurer Mario Adamo Richard Derr Robert Labriola Angel Rios John Kramer (35 years); Business Joseph Adrian Vincent Digarbo Louis Laconti Carmelo Rodriguez Agent/Auditor Ray Macco (25 years) Richard Agaliotis Richard Doherty Raymond Laferla Fernando Roman and Trustee Gerald Steicher (25 years). Juan Andres Steven Donahue Joseph Leonard Jerome Russo Dura Bandi James Donohue John Lynch Michael Salvato Joao Benvenuti Thomas Doyle Raymond Macco Michael Sammon Stuart Berger Michael Eggers John Madden Paul Berkowitz David Eltman Carlos Madera, Jr. Alex Scarselli Leopold Binder Ricardo Espinosa Philip Maggio Lawrence Scott Peter Biondo Mark Faith Jafar Malik Vincent Scudiero John Bolger Lucien Farrell Eapen Mappurathu Pasqualino Serrone William Brady Frederick Ferby John Marcantonio Kevin Shanahan Kevin Breen Frank Ferguson Robert Mcauley Joseph Sieligowski Nicholas Brigante Joseph Fisco Brian Mcauliffe Timothy Smith Joseph Brigante Neal Fitzsimmons Michael Mccarthy Eric Sofio Robert Brophy Luis Flecha Ronald Mccauley Michael Spatola, Jr. Robert Burns Patrick Friel Joseph Mccausland James Button J. Duffy Gallagher Patrick Mclaughlin Frank Steixner Patrick Calcagno, Jr. Anthony Graziano Lewis Meltzer Joseph Stibli Marco Camargo Gerard Greco Fernando Merced Gerard Streicher Joseph Carnival Michael Guardino Peter Merendino Michael Szewczuk Michael Carr Breen William Hahn William Mersereau Joseph Tanti Brendan Carroll David Hartnett Edward Moravansky Ivan Tavarez James Casey Thomas Hayes William Mulzet Patrick Tertulien David Castillo Peter Henry William Muniz Michael Tong Christopher Cathey Michael Heuser Brent Nagy Raymond Torres Christopher Caulfield John Hirrel John Narmontas Edison Cevallos Anthony Iannacone John Noce, Jr. James Trantel Emilio Cintron Andrew Iorio Philip Noto Sean Traynor John Clahane Samuel Irizarry Matthew Nugent Anthony Trent William Clavijo Vincent Izold Thomas Oliver Luis Valentin Jose Colon Jospeh Janczewski Richard Parlato Joseph Vesce Sean Connaughton Jeffrey Johnson Richard Perestuk Louis Vitelli Vincent Corbo Joseph Keane Carmelo Puglisi Kenneth Weinert Christopher Cordaro Harry Kelley Rabindranauth Jeffrey Weinstein James A. Craig Gerard Kennedy Ramgolam Bronson Crawford John Kennedy Luis Ramos Mitchel Weiss Venett Cumberbatch Michael Kiernan Nicky Ranieri Carlos Woods Joel D’Alessio Clyde King Rhett Reidy Daniel Wulff Christopher Decicco Martin Krajc Ralph Rinello Frank Yurasits

10 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 11 Ray Macco Jack Redden

‘This is a beautiful, beautiful place. It’s a big school with Fireman Recalls Decades of Growth, 4,800 students so there is always something to do. Evolution at Fort Hamilton And the kids here are all very nice. We’ve never Sitting at his desk in the basement had problems here.’ of Fort Hamilton High School Dan “Kevin” Condon seems almost sur- prised as he recalls how long he’s been Condon in the Fort Hamilton boiler room. “Not only do the new boilers burn cleaner, at the school. “When I started here in I don’t have to come out in middle of the night to check if we have enough oil.” 1981 I thought I’d be here for a couple The natatorium was one of two, of years; next thing I know I’m here 32 brick and cinder block modules at- years,” said Condon. tached like wings to the school to help And, he added: “I wouldn’t trade a meet the needs of the growing student minute of it.” population. Listening to Condon as he traces his “We did lose some trees in front of career from its beginning more than 30 the school and the natatorium was actu- years ago to the end of another school ally built over a sunken garden. It was year, Condon’s enthusiasm for the really quite nice, people from the neigh- school, its students and his work reso- borhood would come, sit under the trees nate in the fireman’s every word. and have picnics,” recalled Condon. Overlooking the Narrows from Shore There were other less visible chang- Road Fort Hamilton High School first es as well. In 2003, the Department of opened its doors in 1941. The four-sto- Education contracted with Temco and ry red brick building adorned with six from 2004 to 2007 Condon was named columns outside its main entrance is a Dan "Kevin" Condon at Fort Hamilton’s Olympic-size swimming pool. Building Manager overseeing the staff familiar Bay Ridge landmark. of 16 maintenance employees. The four-story red brick building adorned with six columns at outside its main entrance, And like school districts and schools Condon said with a laugh. night to check if we have enough oil.” When Temco was replaced by ABM Fort Hamilton High School is a familiar Bay Ridge landmark. everywhere Fort Hamilton High School Newly installed windows eliminat- The one change most talked about in 2008 Condon stayed on as the only has undergone many changes. And per- ed many of the problems from the old throughout the school and entire Bay Local 94 employee at the school. haps never more so than over the course eight-pane windows; and four new, gas- Ridge community is the $5.3 million Like many Local 94 fireman Con- maintenance of the 268,000 gallon “This is a beautiful, beautiful place. of Condon’s career. “When I was first fired burners have replaced the old oil Olympic-size swimming pool which don holds licenses for sprinkler sys- swimming pool. “We have to meet It’s a big school with 4,800 students hired in 1981 the custodian asked me if burners. dates to the late 1980’s. “We don’t tem, interior fire alarm, boiler, as well some very strict health department so there is always something to do. I had any fears about wearing a window “When I started here we were using call it a pool it’s the Natatorium,” said as AED and air pollution certificates. standards. Chlorine and Ph. must be And the kids here are all very nice. belt. Of course I said no. Number 6 oil, then Number 4 then and Condon. And, unlike others he holds a pool op- monitored and logged three times a day, We’ve never had problems here,” said “Let me tell you I had second later Number 2. Now, we have a brand “Of course, when they told us they erator license. every day,” said Condon. Condon. thoughts when hanging out a fourth new boiler room, said Condon. “Not were going to add a natatorium I had Whether he is cutting keys or mak- Every Sunday he’s back at the school Best of all, he was able to watch his floor window trying to manipulate put- only do the new boilers burn cleaner, I no idea what they were talking about” ing another large or small repair, Con- to backwash the sand filter and vacu- four children attend and graduate from ty to repair a broken pane in February,” don’t have to come out in middle of the Codon added with a smile. don must always find the time for the ums the pool. Fort Hamilton. “It’s been great.”

12 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 13 ReElection of Officers Chiefs Meeting

Kuba Brown, Entire Executive Board NYC Council Member Margaret Chin addresses the April Unanimously Re-elected Chiefs meeting.

What began as a series of meetings and I believe in you and I am grate- to nominate Local 94 officers end- LOCAL 94 OFFICERS ful that you believe in me,” said ed with the unanimous re-election of Brown. Business Manager and President Kuba Business Manager/President Kuba J. Brown “I am also very proud because Brown and the entire Local 94 team. Business Agent/ you are better than any other oper- Assistant Business Manager/ “I want to thank you from the ating engineer union in America. Vice President Thomas Costello bottom of my heart,” said Brown in No one takes more pride in their Business Agent/ thanking the members at the last of Recording Secretary Thomas Hart work than our members. Forty the day’s three nomination meet- Business Agent/Treasurer John Kramer years ago when I started in this ings. “To be the guy with 6,000 trade we were considered nothing Business Agent/Auditor Michael Gadaleta people standing behind him...well, more than high-priced janitors,“ Business Agent/Auditor Raymond Macco it means a lot.” Brown noted. Proof of that support was demon- Business Agent/Guard Jack Redden “That was then. Today you bring strated throughout the day when to Business Agent/Trustee Kelly Drummond a knowledge and skill and are lead- Council Member Chin Hails Chiefs increasingly larger audiences Brown Financial Secretary Robert Zimmer ers in sustainability and you take and the executive board were re-elect- Conductor Eddie Burke pride in your work. I am especially for Local 94 Sandy Response ed by acclamation. Trustee John Cancel proud that you never say you can’t Attendance at the 5 p.m. session Trustee Gerard Steicher do a job. Operating Engineers take was so large there were not enough Auditor Anthony Fasulo on challenges and find a way to get Council Member Margaret Chin plazas and other public spaces in their chairs in the room. “The fact that the job done. You take on those praised Local 94’s response to Sandy buildings. ‘Hearing your stories is why we had didn’t have enough chairs at tough challenges every day!” and sought input on dealing with future “Hearing your stories is why I came the start of this meeting has sent a strong of the past nine years. “Eight and a half Brown then challenged the member- storms at the April Chief’s meeting. here. Your voices should be heard, I came here. Your voices message to the leadership,” exclaimed years ago the Health Fund was $8.5 mil- ship to bring that same attitude toward The councilwoman, who repre- you need to sit on the New York City should be heard, you need Financial Secretary Robert Zimmer. “It lion in the hole. Today we’re $100 mil- the fight to restore and rebuild the middle sents Lower Manhattan was the fea- Resiliency Task Force.” shows your belief in the leadership. lion in the black!” class and provide a future for our children tured speaker for the as gathering of to sit on the New York City “And the leadership believes in you. You “Nine years ago people said there were and grandchildren. some 80 chiefs and assistant chiefs at the Testing, Training also Discussed Resiliency Task Force.’ are the union. You are the people we rep- not enough people coming to the meet- “As a union we must now take on the United Federation of Teachers building. resent,” added Zimmer. ings. We gave you three meetings a day. movement against the American work- “You guys were out there working 24/7 Other speakers at the nearly three- One after another each officer addressed You made us proud by the way you er. We must get rid of right-to-work laws. throughout the storm,” said Chin. “You hour meeting included FDNY Director the audience to express their appreciation responded. Laws which have lowered wages, elimi- got those buildings up and running.” of Public Certification and Education fielded questions relating to Workers for the support they received. “I cannot “You told us you wanted a mic on the nated benefits, and destroyed the middle Beyond the response to Sandy, Chin Steven Ertrachter, who provided insight Compensation. tell you how proud I am to be a part of floor (and I remember the days when we class. We must make a strong commit- wanted to hear about the problems en- and information on upcoming changes Howard Styles provided information this union and this team,” said Recording used a bullhorn), well, we have a mic on ment to take on those right-to-work laws gineers faced to ensure those problems in the Certificates of Fitness examination on the new training courses and materi- Secretary Tom Hart. “It is an honor and a the floor.” Then turning to the stage be- and restore the middle class and provide are avoided in the future. The council- procedures and the introduction of new als added to the Training Center. And, privilege to serve you” hind him Brown added, “And we walk the opportunities for all Americans.” woman got an earful as chiefs described exams. (See pages 22-23) Zach Stern discussed and sought input In his remarks Brown reminded the floor with you. There is no reason for us The newly elected officers will be in- everything from communications fail- Attorney’s Greg Hach and Michael from the audience on the introduction membership of some of the many ac- to speak to you from a stage. stalled at the 5 p.m. General Membership ures in dealing with Con Ed, to obtain- Rose from the firm of Hach & of several new courses on sustainability complishments attained over the course “You are my friends, my supporters, meeting on September 11, 2013. ing permission to work in the atriums, Rose provided information and including new equipment.

14 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 15 Tom Hart

The building won’t open until next month but Local 94 crew (l to r) Sean Carey, Assistant Chief Ray Battista, Anthony Vitola and Phil Mattos are in place and excited by the new Green challenges.

“Not to take anything away from anyone, but we felt Local 94 was our best option,” said Whalen. The new 375,000 square-foot, 16-story University Center which is located on the east side of between 13th and 14th Streets features 230,000 square feet of academic and communal space on the lower seven floors; and a 608-bed student residence Clockwise from above, the New School will be welcoming students into their new building at Fith Avenue and 15th Street in August. on the upper nine floors. A construction team examining the progress of the Green Roof. “This was only planted two weeks ago,” said Assistant Chief Ray Battista. With the student residence scheduled Workers put finishing touches on Green Roof irrigation/drainage system. Battista examines the progess of the internal Grey Water plant. Local 94 Engineers Launch New to open in mid-August, Whalen began putting his team together during con- Technology at The New School struction. The first hires were Chief En- gineer Rich Lavino and Assistant Chief ‘When we looked at the level of equipment we would be running, we realized When The New School decided to The innovative building will open Ray Batista who have been working in we needed engineers who were highly trained and technically skilled. put up a new University Center on Fifth with a LEED Gold rating. the building during the construction. Avenue sustainability was as important And because no matter how complex Engineers Phil Mattos, Anthony Vitola We found that the candidates who came to us from 94 had the stronger background.’ as comfort and innovative design. “This or sophisticated a system may be, it’s and Sean Carey followed. Three more building was designed to meet the high- only as efficient as engineers who oper- engineers will be coming on board later est energy efficient Green Standards,” ate them. With that in mind, and a rec- this month. explained New School Facilities Manag- ommendation from the Durst Organi- The entire team is excited and ener- who will treat this building as if it’s their ownership; and they shrink from noth- sewer discharge by nearly 90%. er Thomas Whalen. zation, the building’s developer, Whalen gized by the challenges presented by the own home.” ing. “If something needs to be done they “But it is up to us to make sure those “What we have is an incredibly com- turned to Local 94. start-up. “It’s a unique opportunity,” said According to Whalen the Local 94 do it.” systems, and all the systems perform to plex series of systems including 14 “When we looked at the level of Lavino. “You just don’t see these types of crew has already lived up to Lavino’s ex- And the demand for performance those levels,” he said. “Maintaining these CALMAC ice storage tanks, a cogenera- equipment we would be running, we systems built for a building this size. pectation. “There are always going to will remain high. systems is our challenge. Everyone is ex- tion plant, and internal graywater and realized we needed engineers who were “We are walking into a state-of-art be problems with a start-up. What we’re According to Batista, the natural gas cited by the opportunity to learn but we blackwater sewer treatment systems. highly trained and technically skilled. system. It is going to be a great learning seeing is the level of dedication necessary fueled 256 kW cogeneration plant is ex- also have to make sure it all works.” We’ve even incorporated things as sim- As we looked around we found that the tool for the guys who come in here and to get the project off to a good start”. pected produce as much as 30% of the And with every piece of equipment ple as light shelves which bounce natural candidates who came to us from 94 had for Local 94,” he added. “What is most “These guys are not just over there electricity, and the graywater/blackwater metered and monitored the crew is con- light into the room reducing the need solid training and a strong mechanical important is everyone takes ownership. slinging wrenches. Along with the high treatment plants should reduce pota- fident they will create the baseline that for electric lighting,” added Whalen. backgrounds. We’re confident we have the people here level of skill there is a sense of taking ble water usage by more than 70% and will meet even their high expectations.

16 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 17 Blood Drive 2013 Golf Outing

ThankThank YouYou Red Cross Blood FOR GIVING BLOOD Drive Gets Boost Brahim Lougaghi Liagros Melendez from Local 94 Dominick Fuscaldo John Fox Members, Staff Alan Verdersoa Sean Connolly Jorge Santos Let’s hear it for the nearly 40 Lo- Noel Drago cal 94 members and staffers who took Ira Exelbert the time and donated blood during John Ciardulli the April 10th Blood Drive held at the Ray Macco Training Center. James Dowling The blood donations were accept- Richard Baptiste ed from 10 am to 3 pm with many of Jack Redden the donations made before and after George Pefanis the general membership meetings held Timothy Clark throughout the day at the Hotel Trades Spring Golf Event Once Again Joseph Napolitano Council auditorium. William Faranda Along with the standard post dona- Scores Big for Scholarship Fund Anthony Ditaranto tion servings of fruit, cookies and juice, Michael Pellechia everyone who donated blood were au- The calendar said May but the generously donated back his prize. Romano — also 3’ 6”- was closest on Kathryn Fisler tomatically entered into a drawing for winds blew as if it were March or Chuck McGinley took “Closest to 14. Archie Kalezic’s drive to within David Berger a pair of tickets to a New York Yankees October. Yet, on May 13 hundreds the Pin” honors on the 3d hole when 11-feet of the hole was close enough Michael Mellaham game. John Fox won the tickets. of intrepid Local 94 members and his ball stopped 3 1/2 inches from the to win the honors on the difficult Daniel Sabato Thanks to the generosity of everyone supporters headed out to Staten Is- hole; M. Duffy’s ball stopped 6’ 8” uphill 17th. Daniel Vanskiver who took the time to make a donation land for the annual Spring Golf from the pin to win the prize on 12. Romano proved to be as long as Vincent Pizzolo the big winner was the Red Cross. Outing. Long Drive honors at LaTourette he was accurate also won the Long John Szabo So once again we say thank you to Tournaments were played at both went to Joe Angelo who also donated Drive competition and then donated Howard Styles the Local 94 members and staffers who LaTourette and South Shore with ev- back his prize. back both his prizes! Leonard Zagara made a donation. eryone from both courses gathering The low score at South Shore was Billy Macco won the 50/50 raffle Jeremiah McGriley at the Old Bermuda Inn for dinner also a Calloway 65. The three-man and he too made a donation back to Thomas Reilly and the awards ceremonies. team of Jim Shanahan, Jim Carbon- the Scholarship Fund. All-in-all it Gary Procida “Captain and Crew” was the for- aro and Pete Fiore turned in the win- was great day for everyone and as al- Chris Lascarides mat and the final scores were tabulat- ning score. The trio proved to be as ways the Scholarship Fund was the John Cancel ed under the Calloway Scoring Sys- generous as they were good when big winner. John Costello tem. Team and individual prizes were they donated the prize money back For those who like to plan ahead, Michael Kaplan awarded to players from each course. to the Scholarship Fund. next year’s outing will be held on Michael Fowler Charlie Cerimond, Dave Kramer, Golfers had three chances at Monday, May 12th. Judith Lozano Peter Peplinski and Tom Piotrowski “Closest to the Pin” honors at In the meantime, don’t forget Daniel Lomoriello won the top prize at LaTourette with South Shore. Chuck Turner (3’ 6”) to get your tickets for the annual Tim Clark (One Bryant Park) a score of 65. Tommy Piotrowski was closest on the 6th hole; John Family Picnic, Saturday, July 27.

18 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 19 Mike Gadaleta Ace Hotel Kelly Drummond

From left, Andaz Hotel team Engineer Andaz Hotel Engineers Danny Camacho, Wall Street. Lead Engineer Nick Mehmedovic, and Rise to the Engineers Norma Carbonaro and Kam Wanta. Below, Challenges at Carbonaro monitors the BMS. Andaz Hotel on Wall Street

Those who still think of Wall Street as Like many of engineer teams in lower Fun or not, the effects of the storm or changing the pumps.” stilting and stuffy obviously haven’t vis- Manhattan the crew at the Andaz was are still being felt, especially on the ho- Each of the engineers are also FDNY ited the Andaz Hotel located at 75 Wall forced to work for several days without tel’s Concourse below street level where certified Fire Safety Directors. Street. Opened in 2010 by Hyatt in what heat or electricity. “It was like being in a the spa, gym, meeting and conference “Management takes fire safety very se- was once the home of Barclay’s Bank, science fiction movie,” said Mehmedovic. spaces were damaged and have since riously. If there is any issue we have full the 253-room Andaz occupies the lower Carbonaro, who is one of only two been reconfigured and renovated. power to correct any deficiencies -- and 17-floors of the 46-story tower between women licensed watch engineers in Lo- And as with any hotel it is critical that immediately. There are no cutting cor- Water and Pearl Streets. cal 94, called it heartbreaking. “This ners and we have the full backing of our The remaining upper floors are resi- was a new property and we’d been here bosses,” said Carbonaro. dential condominiums. since it opened. This is our house. Now But it is the engineering that is at the It is Supervising Engineer Nick Mehm- it was freezing, there was contaminat- heart of their workday. Operating with a edovic and his team of Norma Carbon- ed water everywhere. We just went to two-pipe system and running the original aro, Daniel Camacho, Ken Wanta, John work,” she said. 1984 equipment added to the challenge. Ughomah, Anthony Marinelli and Gi- Forced to move from their basement Cooling is provided through three Trane useppe Galante, who are responsible for offices by flooding; and with the BMS three-stage centrifugal chillers. Heating ensuring the engineering operations for damaged by the water, the crew worked and hot water are provided by steam. the hotel. out of the seventh floor and had to “Our biggest challenges are in the From the time the hotel opened the troubleshoot each problem the old fash- spring and fall, when we have all the Andaz crew has faced a nor’easter, two ioned way. weather changes. If the steam system is blizzards, and Hurricane Irene -- all be- “It was a situation when we realized we on we have a warm day we have to ma- fore Superstorm Sandy hit last fall. were engineers. We all get so used to hav- the needs and whims of the guests be ad- nipulate the system ensure the building “We’ve had to face some challenges. ing the BMS and solving problems with dressed. BMS allows the team to moni- isn’t overheating; we have the opposite Especially after Sandy,” said Mehmedovic. the computer,” said Carbonaro. “Working tor any problem that crops up in any problem when the a/c is running and the “When Irene hit and we really didn’t have in those conditions helped us to realize room. The team is equipped to make temperature drops below 60 degrees,” any problems with water so we weren’t how much we had grown as engineers.” every repair. “We do everything and said Carbonaro. expecting any big problems from Sandy. Carbonaro noted that while no one anything that needs to be done,” said “That’s the stuff that makes you an We certainly weren’t expecting the kind of was laughing “for me, looking back it Mehmedovic. “We do everything from engineer. And why I love to come to damage we faced after Sandy.” was fun.” unclogging a toilet, emergency carpentry work every day,” she added.

20 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 21 Howard Styles Bob Fantine

of various Certificates of Fitness. Un- other maintenance of the sprinkler (S- der the new regulations relating to the 12) or standpipe (S-13) system.” F-59/Z-59 ticket: “At least one Emer- Buildings with Multi-zone Stand- SOME TESTS gency Action Plan Director shall be pipe Systems: “must be continuously NOW BY present in certain high-rise office build- under an S-14 C of F holder’s personal ings (required by the Fire Code) dur- supervision.” APPOINTMENT ing regular business hours, and other The new Fire Code now requires the times when the building is occupied, Emergency Action Plan Director (F- ONLY to perform the duties and responsibili- 59/Z-59) “be present in certain high- In addition to the changes during regular ties as set forth in the emergency action rise office buildings in the code, the FDNY has business hours, and other times when plan.” also made significant changes the building is occupied Holders of the S-12 and S-13 C of , to perform to the testing schedule. As F: “must be personally present during the duties and responsibilities as set of April 1, the following tests FDNY’s Steven the inspection, testing, servicing and forth in the emergency action plan.” will be conducted Monday Ertachter to Friday at 2:45 p.m., by explained changes in COF appointment only, no walk-in exams and the will be accepted for: introduction of SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS new exams. F-58, Z-50: Fire Safety Director AND PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE Z-51: Refrigeration system operating engineer The recent additions of • FSD/EAP for First (if qualified by FDNY) new equipment has added to Responders Z-59: Emergency Action Plan our State-of-the-Art Training • Advanced DDC BMS Center’s ability to provide Director What you may not know practical, hands-on learning. S-56: Construction Site Fire is that many of these classes As Zach Stern reminds anyone Safety Manager are offered as online-blended who will listen: ongoing training (if qualified by FDNY) courses, including: is necessary to ensure our • Energy Conservation S-98: Fire Alarm Systems members will be able to operate Inspection, Testing and Service New Fire Code Brings New Tests, the buildings of the future. • Chief Engineer P-12: Supervision of Bulk Oil • Basic Plumbing Training doesn’t end with Storage Plants New Test Schedule the mandatory programs for • Practical Electricity new members. That is why The FDNY has instituted numerous expiration date. At the same time that the premise-specific W-12, the new ex- • Cooling Towers Operation If you have made an the Training Center offers our & Maintenance appointment you must arrive and critical changes in scheduling, test- was happening, the FDNY introduced ams and C of F’s are valid citywide. The members ongoing classes in: ing and renewal of the required Cer- a series of updated new exams: S-12 S-14 exam was written to address build- • Pump Operation no later than 3 p.m., and tificates of Fitness. While most changes (Citywide Sprinkler Systems); S-13 ings with multi-zone systems. • Energy Conservation & Maintenance applicants will be limited to have been in effect since 2012, it is im- (Citywide Standpipe Systems); and A complete list of the changes and • Indoor Air Quality • Hand Tools one test per appointment. Regular testing for all other portant everyone understands the new S-14 (Multi-zone Standpipe Systems). information on new Study Guides can • Green Building • Basic Boiler regulations and testing procedures. FDNY Director of Public Certifica- be found here: http://www.nyc.gov/ Technology (BOC) exams will continue to be Remember the opportunity When the new Fire Code went into tion and Education Steven Ertrachter html/fdny/pdf/firecode/new_cof_ offered on a walk-in basis • Chief Engineer to learn is here. It is up to you effect on January 1, 2012 the W-12 C initially outlined the changes to the Lo- test_list.pdf Monday-Friday beginning • Critical Systems to use it to your advantage. of F was rendered obsolete. All oth- cal 94 Chief’s at their April meeting. The FDNY has also announced up- at 8 a.m. er C of F’s remain valid until their As you have probably noticed, unlike dated onsite requirements for holders

22 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July, 2013 | 23 New Members and REBNYSection Head Awards Here Retirement Seminars

Local 94 Sweeps REBNY Engineer of the Year Awards

When Kuba Brown tells people the veteran and now Managing Director for members of Local 94 are the best-trained, Tishman Speyer Joe Szabo. Small building highly skilled and dedicated engineers in of the year honors were presented to 555 ‘I am especially gratified America, it is no mere boast. And after Fifth Avenue Chief Engineer William Sch- that the building owners (L to R) Small Building sweeping Engineer of the Year honors at weitz; and Brian Iannacone, Chief Engineer of the Year Honoree REBNY’s Commercial Management Lead- at was presented with the and managers and William Schweitz, Boston ership Breakfast, there’s no doubt who is Large Building of the Year honors, for his Properties Tom Hill, Tishman everyone in REBNY has Speyer's Joseph Szabo number 1 in New York. work in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. recognized the outstanding who accepted best Engine Along with the longstanding awards “I am always proud of the members of President Kuba Brown Room Award on behalf for Engineer of the Year for Small Build- Local 94. I am especially gratified that the work these men, and all and the excutive board of crew, ing and Large Building, REBNY this year building owners and managers and every- the members of Local 94 welcome another new Gaston Silva from Vornado added a third award for Best Engine Room. one in REBNY has recognized the out- member to IUOE Local 94. Realty Trust, Michael Norton perform every day.’ of Tishman Speyer and That award was presented to the crew at standing work these men, and all the mem- Large Building of the Year Rockefeller Center. bers of Local 94 perform every day,” said winner Brian Iannacone. The award was accepted by Local 94 Brown. Local 94 Demonstrates Its Sustainability with Two Meetings

Over the course of two late spring skilled, elite craftsmen. This is not a meetings the Local 94 leadership job, it’s a career,” added Brown. “Re- helped guide more of our veteran member, you will take this industry members toward a secure retirement into the next century.” and two weeks later Just two weeks welcomed a room full earlier on May 21, of new members into Local 94 Treasurer our union. ‘This is not a job, John Kramer opened On June 5th, Busi- it’s a career. the annual Retire- ness Manager and Remember, you will ment Seminar. Over President Kuba Brown the course of some led nearly 100 mem- take this industry into three hours dozens bers in their initiation the next century.’ of potential retirees oath and reminded heard presentations them they’ve chosen and asked questions a career. “Complete of Local 94 officials; your programs, go to college, expand representatives from the Social Securi- your horizons,” urged Brown. ty Administration; financial advisors; “Learn your mechanicals, learn annuity fund experts and health and to write a report. Remember you are welfare fund representatives.

24 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July 8, 2013 | 25 Financials

International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union 94, 94A, 94B 2012 & 2011 Financial Reports INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION 94, 94A, 94B - 2012 & 2011 FINANCIAL REPORTS

Our independent auditors, Schultheis & Panettieri, LLP, prepared the following financial statements. The first statement outlines the assets held by the Local Union, and the second statement presents the income and expense as they were incurred during the years 2012 and 2011..

Submitted By: John W. Kramer, Treasurer

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION 94, 94A, 94B LOCAL UNION 94, 94A, 94B COMBINED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES COMBINED STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT, REVENUE AND NET ASSETS - MODIFIED CASH BASIS AND EXPENSES - MODIFIED CASH BASIS DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 (WITH COMPARATIVE TOTALS FOR 2011)

ASSETS 2012 Temporarily 2012 2011 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2011 Current assets Revenue and support Cash and cash equivalents $ 630,852 $ 425,569 Members dues and assessments $ 4,622,102 $ - $ 4,622,102 $ 4,552,310 Investments - at fair value 3,207,977 3,380,620 Political action contributions 165,748 165,748 160,952 Receivables Interest and dividends 107,653 107,653 107,594 Related organizations 3,002 39,642 Net appreciation in fair value of Total current assets 3,841,831 3,845,831 investments 48,957 48,957 142,439 Net assets released from: - - Property and equipment - net 335,583 237,795 restrictions: Other assets 3,867 4,374 Satisfaction of program restrictions 144,696 (144,696) - -

Total assets $ 4,181,281 $ 4,088,000 Total revenue and support 4,923,408 21,052 4,944,460 4,963,295

Expenses LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Program services 3,971,433 - 3,971,433 3,909,553 Management and general 875,143 - 875,143 855,029 Current liabilities Related Organizations $ - $ - Total expenses 4,846,576 - 4,846,576 4,764,582 Notes payable - current portion 8,797 8,797 Deposits from applicants 500 - Change in net assets 76,832 21,052 97,884 198,713 Other current liabilities 6,310 2,616 Total current liabilities 15,607 11,413 Net assets Beginning of year 3,898,407 167,917 4,066,324 3,867,611 Notes payable - long term portion 1,466 10,263 End of year $ 3,975,239 $ 188,969 $ 4,164,208 $ 4,066,324 Total liabilities 17,073 21,676 Net assets Unrestricted 3,975,239 3,898,407 Temporarily restricted 188,969 167,917 Total net assets 4,164,208 4,066,324

Total liabilities and net assets $ 4,181,281 $ 4,088,000

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26 | THE CUTTING EDGE NEWSLETTER July 8, 2013 | 27 Section HeadCalendar Here of Events

Saturday, July 27 were notified to attend and paid the $100 application bond who attend the Family Picnic Initiation Ceremony will be refunded The Local 94 Scholarship Fund Family the $100 application bond. Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 27, Meetings are held at the Hotel Trades 2013. The Scholarship Fund recipients Council, 305 West 44th Street, will be announced at the picnic. Mezzanine Floor (btwn 8th & 9th Ave). The picnic takes place each year at the If you have any questions, please call Platzl Brauhaus, 127 Call Hollow Road, 212-245-7040 Pomona, NY 10970; 845 354-2111. The 2012 Family Picnic. Please click the link for directions. Wednesday, October 9 Tickets may be purchased by Wednesday, September 11 completing the Ticket Reservations General Membership form and either bring or mail to the 9/11 Memorial Mass Meeting Fund Office or by calling John Kramer St. Malachy’s R.C. Church, Times: 8:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., or Kelly Drummond at 212 331-1800. 239 West 49th Street (between and 5:00 p.m. For more information, please visit the Broadway & 8th Ave) Family Picnic homepage. Meetings are held at the Hotel Trades 10:30 a.m. Council, 305 West 44th Street, Mezzanine Floor (btwn 8th & 9th Ave). Wednesday, September 11 We will never forget General Membership Wednesday, November 13 Meeting Monday, September 30 General Membership Times: 8:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. Fall Golf Outing Meeting Meetings are held at the Hotel Trades Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course, Bronx Times: 8:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., Council, 305 West 44th Street, Contact: and 5:00 p.m. Mezzanine Floor (btwn 8th & 9th Ave). Henry Augustine, 212 751-4036, Meetings are held at the Hotel Trades email: [email protected] Council, 305 West 44th Street, Mezzanine Floor (between 8th Wednesday, September 11 Mike Gadaleta, 212 245-9649, & 9th Ave). Local 94 Installation email: [email protected] Ceremony Wednesday, December 11 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 General Membership Installation Ceremony of the Local Initiation Ceremony Meeting 94 Officers will be held during the for New Members Times: 8:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., General Membership Meeting at the and 5:00 p.m. Hotel Trades Council. We are pleased 4:00 p.m. to announce that I.U.O.E. General The Initiation Ceremony for New Meetings are held at the Hotel Trades President James Callahan will preside Members will be held at the Hotel Council, 305 West 44th Street, over the installation of officers. Trades Council. New members who Mezzanine Floor (btwn 8th & 9th Ave).

Upcoming Local 94 meetings and events are also listed at: http://www.local94.com/local-94/upcoming-events

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