E DITOR’S NOTE Due to the 65th Convention Highlights, the regular departments for the third quarter issue of the Official Bulletin will be suspended until the Fourth Quarter issue. THIRD QUARTER, 2005 NUMBER 609 Opening Ceremonies FEATURES 65th Quadrennial 6 Convention Highlights July 18-22, 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii Actions of the 13 Convention Hur ricane K atrina, Ocean Springs , Miss. Helping Those In Need 19 Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Report of the 20 International President Pho tograp her: G Am ene D erican ailey/ Red C ross. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney with President Short at the AFL- CIO Convention (page 18). INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE DEPARTMENTS EMPLOYES, MOVING PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTISTS AND ALLIED CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND CANADA, AFL-CIO, CLC 4 President’s Newsletter E XECUTIVE OFFICERS Thomas C. Short James B. Wood International President General Secretary–Treasurer 5 General Secretary- Edward C. Powell Michael W. Proscia International Vice- General Secretary– Treasurer’s Message President Emeritus Treasurer Emeritus Rudy N. Napoleone Mimi Wolch 1st Vice President 8th Vice President 2880 East Temple Ct. 1315 Lawrence Ave., East Gilbert, AZ 85296 Toronto, Ontario Canada M3A 3R3 16 IATSE Labor Movement News Timothy F. Magee 2nd Vice President Damian Petti 20017 Van Dyke 9th Vice President Detroit, MI 48234 201-208 57th Ave., S.W. Calgary, Alberta Michael Barnes 40 In Memoriam 3rd Vice President Canada T2H 2K8 1320 Race Street, Brian J. Lawlor Philadelphia, PA 19107 10th Vice President 1430 Broadway, 20th Floor J. Walter Cahill 4th Vice President New York, NY 10018 43 PAC 1121 University Blvd., Apt. 1304 Michael F. Miller, Jr. Silver Spring, MD 20902 11th Vice President 10045 Riverside Drive Thom Davis 5th Vice President Toluca Lake, CA 91602 2520 West Olive Avenue John T. Beckman, Jr. Burbank, CA 91505 12th Vice President 44 Directory of Local Secretaries 1611 S. Broadway, #110 Matthew D. 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Building the Future The events and actions of the 65th Quadrennial Convention of this Alliance, held in Honolulu, Hawaii, demonstrated the scope and strength of this union. Hosting the convention were the Local unions of District 2 and, specifically Honolulu’s Local 665 whose gracious hospitality made the gathering a memorable event, not only for our Tbrothers and sisters who served as delegates but also for many of their family members who were able to enjoy the surroundings and activi- ties of this glorious convention venue. While the sun shined outside the convention hall, inside the focus of the 834 delegates was the business of the convention that would set the course of the Alliance for the next four years. The delegates acted on resolutions that will guide our unions’ policies and enacted a number of amendments to the International’s Constitution including a modest per capita increase OFFICIAL NOTICE that will enable us to continue to assist our local unions with their organiz- ing efforts. In addition, a number of inspiring guest speakers addressed the This is to advise that the regular Mid- convention with words of solidarity and vision for all of labor. Winter Meeting of the General Executive That this Alliance remains strong and continues to grow is a remarkable Board is scheduled to be held at the West- testament to the abilities and commitments of the leadership of the local in Innisbrook (www.westin-innisbrook.com), unions as well as the International’s Official Family including all elected and 36750 US Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, appointed officers, as well as I.A. counsel and staff. The IATSE is one of the Florida 34684 at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, few labor organizations that continues to thrive in times when some unions February 6, 2006, and will remain in ses- are shrinking and negotiating leverage has diminished. Several affiliates, sion through and including Friday, Febru- sadly, have even left the AFL-CIO. ary 10, 2006. All business to come before We in the IATSE have bucked the trend. Our membership has grown from the Board must be submitted to the Gener- 65,000 to over 105,000 since I was first elected your President more than ten al Office no later than fifteen (15) days years ago. We continue to negotiate aggressively in every segment of our prior to the meeting. industry and we continue to negotiate successful contracts that improve the Local Union representatives planning to attend the meeting must make hotel quality of life for our members. My goal is to continue our growth in both reservations with the Westin Innisbrook numbers and scope and when the 2009 Convention convenes in Orlando, by calling the hotel directly at 727-942- Florida, I am confident that with the loyalty and commitment of each of you 2000. Guest room rate for the IATSE is we will achieve that goal. $159.00; Junior Suite, $179.00; One I encourage you to read on throughout this Bulletin where all the actions Bedroon Suite, 199.00, plus applicable and events of the 2005 Convention are reported on, and, I am honored taxes, for both single and double occu- and grateful to have been elected for another four year term in which I pancy. In order to ensure that you receive will continue to serve and protect your rights and interests to the best of the preferred room rate established for my ability. our meeting, you must identify your affili- ations with the IATSE 4 Official Bulletin An Extended Thanks This issue of the Official Bulletin focuses on the recently concluded 65th Quadrennial Convention held in Honolulu. As such, it presents an opportunity for me to express my sincerest appreciation for the efforts and achievements of those who helped make our Convention such a rousing success. While thanks in general are due to a great many people, I would particu- Tlarly like to express my gratitude to the staff of the IATSE General Office for their hard work and dedication throughout the many long months of prepa- ration. The challenges involved with moving our operations over 5,000 miles were numerous, but the entire process was managed with foresight and finesse. In addition, those staff members that traveled to Honolulu and pro- vided front-line assistance to Officers and delegates deserve special recogni- 2006 SUPPLIES tion for the dedication that they demonstrated. This was the largest Convention in the history of our Alliance and the The 2006 Supplies will be mailed in extraordinary hospitality of Local 665, together with all the Locals of District late November to those local unions that No. 2, was much in evidence. Delegates, staff and guests were all made most have submitted their 3rd Quarter Report welcome by our host locals and I know they were most appreciative. for 2005 and purchased the appropriate It was also a pleasure to see the IATSE’s extended family of organizations number of per capita stamps.