IUOE News - Fall 2012

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Training Association Training Association’s 17th annual open house Brad Randall, Administrator Over 600 members and their families, along with the general public, came out for an enjoyable day operating equipment. June 16, the third Saturday in June this year, marked our 17th Annual Open House and Heavy Equipment Rodeo at our Maple Ridge training site. The Training Association staff did another fantastic job of organizing and running the event. Hamburgers and hotdogs were served, and there was fun and laughter for the kids: face painting, balloon animals and our own Kim Monfee dressed as a clown. Once again, we had our very popular six-person golf cart to shuttle people up the hill to the equipment. We had a wet day this year but that did not stop the people from coming out. Additional equipment was supplied by several dealers and contractors again this year. A huge thank you to the 80-plus volunteers who came out to make the day a great success. Without their tireless effort there would be no such event. I would also like to thank Brother Marvin Salvail for doing an outstanding job taking all of the pictures. In conjunction with the open house, donations were accepted for Dollars against Diabetes. This year, close to $1,000 was raised for this worthwhile charity. Thanks to all who donated. Brother Lionel Railton in a new role As many members are aware, Brother Lionel Railton has left the employ of Local 115 and is now working for the IUOE as an international representative. Lionel spent over 10 years as the administrator of our pension and benefits plans and 4 years as the president of our local union. He was hired as a member representative in 1988 based in Kamloops. Lionel has done a fantastic job representing the members of Local 115. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him and wish him well in his new position. I know he will continue to do a great job for the members as he did in his 24 years with Local 115. Brother Allan Bruce retires I would also like to congratulate Brother Allan Bruce on his recent retirement. Allan started working for Local 115 in December 1988 as a member representative in District 1. He was hired in November 1991 as the administrator of the Operating Engineers Training Association. In February 2002, Allan left the local and started working for the IUOE as an international representative. Training was always Allan’s passion and he has done an exceptional job representing our members both locally and nationally. Congratulations and enjoy your retirement, Allan. Work safely. 20 News September 2012
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