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1279_Local25_Spring07.qxp 4/6/07 11:21 AM Page 30 Retiree Teamsters Retirees Local 25 Retiree Chapter Joe Conti President Chuck Durfee Secretary-Treasurer John "Johnny B" Buonaugurio Vice President Retiree News Chapter News Turn Out in Force There was a good turnout with about 150 retirees attending the breakfast meeting on January 11, 2007. Vice President John Bounaugurio opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and then asked Whitey Walsh to swear in the new executive board. The meeting was then turned over to our newly elected Retiree President Joe Conti. Conti said he was looking forward to working with the new executive board. Conti introduced President and CEO Ritchie Reardon from Local 25’s Federal Credit Union who spoke about the changes being made to benefit all Teamsters. Guests who attended were Business Agent George Slicis; Business Agent Dave Pietroforte; Business Agent Robert Fabrizio; Director of Organizing and Government Affairs Steve Sullivan; and Organizer Steve South. Also in attendance were Paul “Whitey” Walsh and John Manley. President Conti thanked the retirees who served the breakfast, the Sergeants at Arms, the retirees who helped with the Walk for Diabetes, the dues collectors and Toys for Tots. He apologized if he left anyone out. He said there would be no increase in dues but if you can spare a dollar or two for D.R.I.V.E. it will really help. All D.R.I.V.E. money stays right here in Local 25. He said Local 25 received many calls of praise for the Alzheimer’s presentation at our October breakfast. At the April 12 meeting one of our guest speakers will be Doctor James Ku, from Cambridge Urological Associates, who will talk about prostate problems and will also answer questions. We want to thank the retirees who showed up at the Day Room on February 23 to help support the Employee Free Choice Act along with U.S. Reps. Steve Lynch and Ed Markey, both Massachusetts Democrats. On February 5, nine retirees showed up in zero-degree weather outside the Woburn Courthouse in Woburn Square to show support for city workers who want to join the union. Ten retirees requested scholarship applications for our $2,000 scholarship. Ron Bradley won the Teamster clock. The $25 door prize winners were Barrett Schwartz, Paul Sharpe, Joe Cuggino Jr. and Ron Daily. Thanks to our members who serve the food: Frank Pagliaro, Tony Bruno, Joe Cuggino, Bill Ronchetti, Jim Ronchetti, Bob Ricciardi, Mike Keough, Paul Amoroso, Jerry Bolton and Lenny Hagen. Reminder: let us know if you change your address. Welcome Aboard! Fred Dean New Penn Don Hall International Paper/Xpedx Richard Lynch Marr Scaffolding David MacDonald DHL Kevin Owens Roadway Walter Paschal Lechmere David Vaughn Texaco/White Fuel Ernest Zimmerman Riverside Rigging 28 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com
1279_Local25_Spring07.qxp 4/6/07 11:21 AM Page 31 Prostate Cancer Q & A What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate sits just below the bladder. In young men, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. It usually grows larger as you grow older. Prostate cancer is common and is an older man’s disease. Most men who get it are older than 65. Most cases are curable because they are found before the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. What causes prostate cancer? Experts don’t know what causes prostate cancer, but they believe that your age, family history, and race affect your chances of getting it. Eating a highfat diet may also add to your chances of getting it. What are the symptoms? Prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms in its early stages. Most men don’t know they have it until it is found during a regular medical exam. When there are symptoms, they mostly involve having problems with urination. Symptoms may include: • Having difficulty starting your urine stream. • Having a weaker-than-normal urine stream. • Being unable to urinate at all. • Having to urinate often. • Feeling that your bladder is not emptying completely when you urinate. • Having to get up at night to urinate. • Having pain or a burning feeling when you urinate. • Having blood in your urine. • Having a deep pain in your lower back, abdomen, hip or pelvis. How is prostate cancer diagnosed? Your doctor may suspect prostate cancer after a digital rectal exam and a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. However, a biopsy, in which your doctor takes a sample of tissue from your prostate gland, is the only sure way to know. Bill Burpee Recording-Secretary Kevin Lally Trustee A Day at the Races See You at the Annual Event All Teamsters and friends are welcome to attend the Retired Teamsters 17th Day at the Races on Wednesday, May 9 at Suffolk Downs in East Boston. The event begins at 11:15 a.m., with lunch starting at noon. It costs $15 per person (no refunds; gratuities included). Upon payment, you will receive vouchers for The Club House, admis- sion and coupons for luncheon and preferred parking. There will be daily racing programs at your table. Lunch buffet includes soup of the day, baked Boston scrod in lemon butter, chicken cordon bleu with supreme sauce, vegetable lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and Shepard’s pie. Fresh garden greens with ranch dressing or raspberry vinaigrette dressing, or marinated garden vegetable salad. Dessert will be chocolate midnight cake or seasonal fresh fruit, coffee and tea. For more information, call (617) 241-9687 and ask for Johnny. Home phone: (781) 391-1543. Ron Simpson Trustee Dan Splaine Trustee www.teamsterslocal25.com | SPRING 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 29
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