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Testing the LoadReelingThem In

Pilot class is designed toimprove safety onoverhead cranes in skinand spar

Member opens fish andtackle bait store inEverett

As the Aero Mechanic went to print, our members(along with other Boeing employees) were set toreceive the second payout from Boeing’s ShareValueProgram. To produce a payout, the estimate is thatBoeing’s stock must close above approximately $47 ashare on June 30, 2006. With Boeing stock holdingsteady above $80 a share for weeks, members whoparticipated in the full four years were estimated toearn over $5,000 each in stock.

When Boeing introduced the Program in 1996,the Union ensured our members would share equallyin any potential payouts. The actual amount eachperson will receive is notbased on salary, but ratherhow many participants are inthe program and the numberof months each person par-ticipated during the invest-ment period (July 2002through June 2006).

Members should have re-ceived a letter from Boeing asking them to verifytheir months of participation to ensure an accuratedistribution. It is well deserved for the role you haveplayed in making Boeing successful.

Members Say Union Made the Grade

For any members who doubted thevalue of keeping our medical plan thesame as the 2002 contract, they needlook no further than our counterparts atSPEEA and their recent ordeal to main-tain their health care and doctors.

SPEEA’s contract included a newSelect Network Health Plan offeredthrough Regence to replace Selections.This new network was also scheduled tobe incorporated into SPEEA’s Tradi-tional Medical plan. It was described asa cost-efficient plan offering enhancedmedical coverage with no increase in

SPEEA members rally to delayimplementation of new a healthplan network.

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SPEEA FightsMedical Changes

Share ValueSet to Pay OffUnion efforts secured at least

40 additional tooling jobs thatotherwise would have gone to anoutside contractor. Thanks to aproactive approach by UnionLeadership and our IAM WorkTransfer Reps, 751-memberswill be doing the 787 toolinginstallation work.

751 tooling member RandyWalbrun is already doing the 787work. He stated, “It is great tosee tooling involved in the newairplane. It did not look like wewere going to get it. I assumedthe vendors would be doing thiswork. It should be done by Ma-chinists Union members who areBoeing employees.”

Credit goes to the Everett IAM Work Transfer RepsDon Fike and Richard Jackson, as well as District 751President Mark Blondin who made the difference inconvincing Boeing to do the right thing on this workpackage. Securing this work for our membershipprompted several of the recent tooling recalls andshould bring additional members back on the payroll.

When the Union received a proposal to use a vendor

for this work, IAM Work Transfer Reps immediatelybegan looking for options to keep the work in-house.This is their standard process for all work transferrequests. They brought in several toolmakers for addi-tional input, to assess the work and listen to theCompany’s presentation. Throughout the meeting withBoeing, IAM Work Transfer Reps continually empha-sized our members currently perform this work and are

Union Stops Tooling Offload

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Thanks to the 6,000 members whotook the time to fill out the IAM Negotia-tion Follow-up Survey distributed byUnion Stewards. The purpose was toassess the 2005 negotiations and strike –asking members for input on issues, thesettlement, communication and othervital information. This feedback will helpshape the direction the Union takes forfuture rounds of bargaining.

While members are usually quick togive their opinion, the response was muchlower than in the past. The survey wasconducted as a method to get membersinvolved in the Union and to discoverthings we can do to improve for the 2008contract negotiations with Boeing.

District 751 President Mark Blondinstated, “The more members we hear from,the better we can represent the member-ship. This was an opportunity for eachperson to give honest feedback, and manychose not to respond. We want to pro-vide members with the results. We be-lieve that by sharing this information, itis the first step in building a strongerUnion for the next round of bargainingand opening the lines of communica-tion.”

Throughout negotiations and thestrike, members looked to the Union for

IAM/Boeing 2005 Negotiations

Survey

How satisfied are youwith the 2005contractsettlement?

What area of the contractare you MOST satisfied with?

The Union did a good jobrepresenting my interests in our2005 contract negotiations withBoeing.

REPORT CARDVery Satisfied 4.4%

Strongly Agree 5.7%

No Opinion 1.4%

No Opinion 2.5%

Satisfied29.9%

Agree31.2%

SomewhatAgree34.2%

SomewhatSatisfied35.0%

Unsatisfied16.4%

Disagree14.6%

Strongly Disagree

11.8%

VeryUnsatisfied

12.8%

Medical

Pension/VIP

Wages

Bonus

Team Leader

No Takeaways

Other

What area of the contractare you LEAST satisfied with?

Medical

Pension/VIP

Wages

Bonus

Team Leader

No Takeaways

Other

23.0% 9.3%

25.0%

18.8%

9.4%

21.0%

13.1%

43.9%

13.4%

6.8%

6.5%

5.1%

3.5%

1.3%

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Our members will perform 787 tooling installation thanks to Union efforts.District President Mark Blondin and IAM Work Transfer Rep Don Fike talkwith 777 tooling. L to R: Peter Caldwell, Randy Walbrun, Ken Perrault,Mark Blondin, Don Fike, Harvey Ritland and John Johnson.

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REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Preparation and Participation Are Key to Contractsby Mark Blondin,District President

Photo below: Vice PresidentClifton Wyatt (l) administersthe oath of office to Local CCouncil Alternate GregCampos.

Photo right: District PresidentMark Blondin (l) gives theoath of office to DistrictSergeant-at-Arms Joe Crockettand District Vice PresidentClifton Wyatt (r).

Photo below:L to R: District751 PresidentMark Blondinadministers theoath of office toLocal E CouncilAlternate BobGiannetti andLocal C CouncilAlternate JohnCarter.

more than capable of fulfilling the tool-ing requirements needed by the 787 pro-gram. It is a critical skill base that Boeingshould be anxious to preserve for futureairplane models.

751-Tooling member SteveWahlstrom, who gave input in the worktransfer meeting, reported, “When Ilooked at the work package, I knew wecould do it. However, at that point duringthe meeting, it seemed like Boeing was

simply collecting information and hadalready decided to use a vendor. DistrictPresident Mark Blondin did a great jobin directing them to follow the processoutlined in the contract and securing thiswork for our members.”

IAM Work Transfer Rep RichardJackson recalled, “At the end of the ini-tial meeting, the Company asked us towaive the required 180-day review pe-riod to transfer work to a vendor. We letthem know we did not have that kind ofauthority. Then they asked to meet with751 President Mark Blondin.”

After Blondin listened to the presen-tation, he firmly declared this work iscovered under the jurisdiction of ourbargaining unit. He insisted Boeingwould have to follow the process out-lined in 21.7 in the contract. He pointedout that our members’ skills are top notchand have ensured all other airplane lineshave been launched on time and metinitial delivery schedules. This recordshould have earned our members theright to 787 work. He also emphasizedthere would be plenty of opportunities tokeep these 40 members employed afterthe completion of the installation.

Yet his effort did not stop at the end ofthe meeting. Blondin called on top Boeingmanagement to do the right thing. Work-ing together, the IAM Work TransferReps, our tooling members and Blondinmade a difference and swayed Boeing tokeep the installation work inhouse.

Traditionally, our members have notonly installed the tooling for new air-plane models, but built it as well. Unfor-tunately, union efforts to secure toolfabrication work for our members didnot change Boeing’s decision. The Unionwill continue working to get Boeing todo the right thing and utilize the skills ofour members for more 787 work. WorkTransfer Reps fight daily to keep exist-ing work in-house, bring work back fromvendors and secure new work packagesfor our members.

Blondin noted, “I was glad to see ourmembers get this work, but believe weshould also be building the 787 tooling.We will continue to push to get morework on the 787. Our members haveensured the success of every Boeingairplane, and it is our members who willensure the 787 is successful, as well.”

New Council and District Officers Accept the Oath of Office

IAM Everett Work Transfer RepRichard Jackson puts together analternative to keep work inhouse.

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Union Keeps 787 Tooling Installation Inhouse

As this issue of the paperwent to press, we are in dif-ficult negotiations atCummins Northwest in Spo-kane, Pendleton, Seattle, andPortland. In spite of thecompany’s unfair tactics, ourmembers at all Cummins locations re-main very strong. We will do what isnecessary to protect our hard won pen-sion and medical benefits.

We are facing tough negotiations atASC Tooling in Spokane as well. It willbe the determined efforts of our mem-bers and negotiating team that sees thiscontract through to a successful conclu-sion.

Our members at Triumph have com-pleted their first survey, and we havescheduled a membership meeting for

later this month. Althoughwe are nearly a year away, itwill take preparation and de-termination by the membersto get the great contract thatis deserved in this shop, aswell as for the other two men-tioned.

On the subject of surveys,I want to thank those in the

Boeing Locals who participated in thepost contract survey. As the number in-dicates, it wasn’t the perfect contract foreverybody. But, as in all contracts, it isthe membership who decides the priori-ties and the membership who vote it upor down. The job of the negotiating com-mittee is to secure the very best offerfrom the company that we can. One thingis certain: when the Machinists Unionwalked out of the Boeing factories andwithheld our work, it made a difference.

Hats off to SPEEA for protesting the

removal of doctors from the Regence plans.It should never have come to that. One ofthe reasons we rejected the contract wasdue to the costs and lack of informationprovided by Boeing in regards to this newhealth care plan. Because of the strengthand determination of the members in PugetSound, we maintained our health care plansfrom the previous agreement. We endorsequality health care at affordable prices.However, when we negotiate a plan, wewant to have all our members’ questionsaddressed.

We all have more work to do in re-gards to the next round of talks withBoeing. We have started the processwith this first survey. Those who an-swered the surveys are already partici-pating. I encourage all members to getinvolved and educate each other on theissues of importance. Although I believewe will be well positioned to secureanother good contract, it will be prepara-

tion, determination and involvement thatwill make the difference.

I applaud the efforts of our work trans-fer focals in Everett in ensuring that the787 tooling work package is performedby the IAM. Don Fike and Richard Jack-son worked hard on a business case thatshowed it made sense to do this work inhouse. We have tooling members on therecall list with over 25 years’ senioritywho will benefit from this.

Finally, if the trend continues, ourmembers and other employees at Boeingshould do quite well in the upcomingShareValue payment. This is no gift. Itrepresents your share of the profits, whichwere generated by the quality work, sac-rifices, and productivity of IAM mem-bers – the same people who led to thesuccess of the Boeing Company.

July 2006 751 AERO MECHANIC

The President of Local 751-A andnew Vice President of District 751 CliftonWyatt, along with other leaders fromDistrict 751, had the chance to meet withthe legendary Georgia Congressman andgreat human rights leader John Lewis.

The sheer magnitude of the experi-ences of Congressman Lewis is awe in-spiring, as he is one of the last icons ofthe most tumultuous era in Americanhistory. He was a part of the gut wrench-ing struggles of the civil rights move-ment. Congressman Lewis, along withimmortals like the Reverend Dr. MartinLuther King Jr, Roy Wilkins, WhitneyYoung, A. Phillip Randolph, and manyothers, helped organize and successfullyexecute the 1963 march on our nation’scapitol. This was the backdrop for one ofthe most powerful speeches in the his-tory of human language – "I have aDream".

It is a dream Congressman Lewis stillpursues today. Before meeting with 751delegates in D.C., he was arrested forpicketing the Sudanese embassy to pro-test their treatment of citizens. Lewisencouraged our delegates to take backour country and stated, “It is time for us

On Wednesday, June 14th, the U.S.House of Representatives voted 291-137 to pass a transportation bill whichcontained a provision to restrict foreignownership of U.S. air carriers. In a de-bate reminiscent of the Persian GulfDubai Ports World ownership of Ameri-can seaports controversy, the “OpenSkies” proposal by the Bush Adminis-tration allowing foreign control of U.S.airlines was rejected by Congress.

This is another example of an over-reaching and out of step Bush Adminis-tration, mindless of national security andnational interests, acting with only theinterests of his investor and moneyedfriends. Ninety-seven CongressionalRepublicans joined the Democrats intheir opposition to the Open Skies pro-posal.

U.S. Airlines are an essential part ofour nation’s Armed Forces’ emergencydeployment plans. If our airlines are

to build a stronger political movement.This fall we must win Democratic seatsand take back the House. The Bush bud-get is very bad for working people, theelderly, our children, the sick and thepoor. It only benefits the super rich. Wecan do better and must get everyone outto vote like never before.”

“People who say nothing has changedshould walk in my shoes,” added Lewis.“I came to Washington in 1961 at 21years old when segregation prevented us

from riding in the same taxi or using thesame restroom. Those segregation signsare gone. Now, the only place kids seethem is in a museum, in books or videos.We have changed and must continue thefight.”

Vice President Wyatt, and 751 del-egates, will take Congressman Lewis’advice and apply it here in our District.In 751, District President Mark Blondinhas fought to ensure fairness by makingappointments based not on the color of

controlled by a Persian Gulf nation, forexample, would America be able to ob-tain their permission to use their air-planes to deploy our troops to, say Af-ghanistan? Not likely.

This month President Blondin’s re-port at Local Lodge meetings focused onthe IAM&AW International Headquar-ters’ Surge Conference held May 8th.The conference, attended by Adminis-trative Assistant Jim Bearden, defenseindustry leaders and other labor leaders,focused on military industrial produc-tion capacity. The work of the confer-ence attendees explored our nation’sability to respond to a national defenseemergency. The main question: do wehave the ability to rapidly expand pro-duction in the case of a war. The newswas not good.

Our nation is not currently preparedto meet a military crisis. A recent ex-ample of this was clearly shown whenour military discovered they did not haveenough armored Humvees after the in-vasion of Iraq. Months went by and lives

were lost because our nation could notquickly respond to this important need.There were other examples given illus-trating our country’s peril because of alack of a national industrial policy.America would have to depend on Koreafor steel and Japan for shipbuilding. Ourtanks would be delivered to the U.S.Army, if Brazil chose to produce anddeliver them. The electronics compo-nents would have to be manufactured byour friends (?) in the Far East.

The bottom line is that givenAmerica’s current manufacturing capa-bility our national defense depends onthe willingness of foreign nations to pro-

duce the military hardware and compo-nents we would need to respond to anysignificant level of national militaryemergency.

Is this acceptable? No, it is not. Wemust pressure our elected officials tobuy American when it comes to provid-ing the tools needed by our troops, sol-diers, sailors and airmen. We cannotallow our service men and women’s fateto be left in foreign hands. That is whywe must ensure the aerial tanker is builtin America, by Americans, for Ameri-cans.

one’s skin, their age or gender but thecompetency of one’s record. These arethe types of efforts that civil rights lead-ers in days gone by revel in. It gives ushope that their work in those harsh daysof prejudices, persecution, and peril, wasnot in vain. Their pain, sacrifices, hu-miliation, and agony are paying off.

We are far from where Dr. King’sdream becomes a reality, but by God weare on our way! We can readily see inthe actions of 751 President MarkBlondin and his new Vice PresidentClifton Wyatt, that color, gender, andreligious affiliation are not an issue herein District 751. As John F. Kennedystated at American University in 1963,“we all inhabit this small planet, we allbreathe the same air.”

In keeping these words in mind it isrefreshing to see us learning from Con-gressman Lewis – an icon of the civilrights movement of the 1950’s and1960’s. We can see our District embrac-ing and executing the principles, goals,and ideals of an era we should never letdie in a never ending effort to makeDistrict 751 not only one of the mostdiverse Districts in the IAM, but one ofthe best in the IAM!

Congress Said NO to BushOpen Skies Proposalby Larry Brown,751 Political Director

751 Takes Advice from Renowned Civil Rights Leaderby Lem Charleston,Human Rights Committee

L to R: Mark Little, Congressman Brian Baird, Clifton Wyatt, CongressmanJohn Lewis, Mark Blondin and Ron Harrell discuss the need to make changesin the November elections.

Congressman Norm Dicks (at desk) meets with 751 delegates. Dicks helpeddefeat President Bush’s ‘Open Skies’ proposal.

cost to employees.During the May open enrollment pe-

riod our members got no surprises –same doctors, same co-pays, same cov-erage (the monthly premiums did godown). Nearly 6,000 SPEEA memberswere shocked to receive a letter halfwaythrough the May open enrollment periodtelling them their doctors were not in thenew Select Network because they didn’tmeet ‘quality and efficiency’ standards.Adding to their anxiety was the fact thatif they continued to see one of the 500doctors no longer in the network, theircoverage for those doctors would be at 0percent – basically meaning no coverageif they did not change to a Select Net-work Plan doctor.

To their credit, SPEEA did not sim-

ply accept this decision. Members madephone calls, wrote letters and attended arally while leadership pressed bothRegence and Boeing for help in resolv-ing the issue. Doctors who were sus-pended from the network raised theirconcerns about the decision, as well.

SPEEA’s activities delayed imple-mentation of the new Select Networkuntil July 1, 2007. Because of the confu-sion, Boeing also extended SPEEA’sopen enrollment period until June 16.

Many IAM members called the Unionhall during open enrollment to confirmthat our plans were not affected, andtheir doctors would remain on our plans.This same “Select Network” plan wasproposed by Boeing and rejected by Ma-chinists Union negotiators.

751 Secretary-Treasurer SusanPalmer, who served on the Benefit Sub-

committee last fall, noted, “The prob-lems that occurred with SPEEA wereexactly why this Union objected to theplans when presented at the bargainingtable. How could we recommend a newplan when Boeing couldn’t tell us eitherthe criteria for determining the doctorsor provide a list of the doctors whowould be included in the network. Wefeared that many of our members wouldbe forced to change doctors and that wasnot a risk we were willing to take withour members’ medical care.”

In delaying the implementation,Regence has said it will use the comingyear to re-measure performance and givehealth care professionals the opportu-nity to improve their ranking. SPEEAmembers will have more time to locate anew doctor or hopefully learn their doc-tor is again included in the network.

SPEEA Gets Delay for New Select Network Health PlanContinued from page 1

SPEEA protested the elimination of500 doctors, which would haveaffected about 6,000 SPEEAmembers. Implementation of the planhas been delayed until July 2007.


Nearly every day, members of theIAM/Boeing Health and Safety InstituteSite Safety Committees work to improveworkplace safety. Whether it is findingan ergonomic solution, researching anincident to prevent it in the future ordetermining proper personal protectiveequipment in dealing with a new chemi-cal, the Site Committee plays a key rolein resolving safety concerns.

The Auburn Site Committee recentlydemonstrated its effectiveness in con-tinuing to make changes surrounding theMazak cell operation in the 17-07 build-ing. This continual search to improveworkplace safety is what makes HSI andthe Site Committees so successful. Even

after implementing one solution, theycontinued to look for a better, safer wayto perform the work and made additionalrevisions.

The issue initially arose a few yearsback when Maintenance Mechanic RickMcKinney went to repair a tool maga-zine on a Mazak machine, a robot sud-denly whizzed by his head – missing himby just inches. He wrote a Safety, HealthEnvironmental Action Request (SHEAR)form to ensure such a near miss wouldnot happen in the future.

“When I started to work on this ma-chine, I had no idea it was a Mazak cellwhere four machines are connected. Be-cause I didn’t know this one piece ofinformation, I could have been killed. Ihad followed procedure and locked outthe machine, but didn’t know about thetwo robots that work in the cell,” recallsMcKinney.

The HSI Site Safety Committee, work-ing with engineers and SHEA, had newprotective plates installed and locks wereplaced so the person performing repairscould not possibly move into the path ofthe robots. The revision also allowed theother three machines in the cell to con-tinue working rather than taking them allout of service to perform maintenance.This solution worked until during a re-cent audit it was discovered the locksviolated the lockout, tagout process.

Again, McKinney turned to the ex-

pertise of the Site Committee for a solu-tion. Committee members John Lopez,Jeff Rose and Mark Rubadue, met withSHEA and workplace services to find ananswer. They identified the multiple en-ergy sources and updated the process toreflect when one part of the machine islocked out for maintenance. New, largerplacards were posted on the machine. Anelectrical bus barrier was also installedthat prevents anyone from reaching upand grabbing the bus bar (which wouldbe in the path of the robots). In addition,they have changed the orientation/train-ing process when people come into thebuilding so maintenance employees are

IAM/BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS

751-member John Gilham may have saved a co-worker’s life and certainly prevented him from havingmore serious injuries thanks to his quick reaction andcalm thinking. Everett Business Rep and Safety FocalRay Baumgardner, along with HSI Everett Site Com-mittee member Greg Campos, presented John with arecognition award for his efforts.

The incident occurred when workers were takingdown a large trash chute to remove some decking. Therewas tension on the crane, and before workers could cutit loose a unistrut broke free hitting Rod Mesa, a Boeingwelder, in the head. The impact resulted in a huge gashon his forehead.

John, who worked as an ambulance driver years ago,broke his fall, helped Rod to the floor, kept him uprightand calm while using a hat as a compress. He keptpressure on the cut until the bleeding had stopped whilethe crane operator called for help. The Fire Departmentarrived three minutes later and took over.

John recalled, “Since he may have had a neck injuryfrom the impact, I kept him still. I thought he might havechipped his teeth, which often happens with a headinjury, so I had him spit to ensure he wouldn’t choke onanything. Since he is a member of the Operating Engi-neers, it was truly one Union helping another.”

Rod was thankful for the help and noted, “It gotpretty bloody, but John didn’t hesitate to help. I put himin for a Boeing 100 point award and was glad to seerecognition from his Union.”

After the incident, 751 members Todd Campbell andRon Brown, who have been trained in incident investi-gation, helped determine the root cause and recom-mended revisions to ensure no future incidents occur.

Swift action by John Gilham saved a co-worker. Onhand to recognize his efforts: L to R: Ron Brown,Greg Campos, John Gilham, Rod Mesa, RayBaumgardner, Ron Peterson and Todd Campbell.

Effective Action

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Committees Lead Continual Quest for Safety

aware there are two live robots on theMazak cell – one for pallet delivery andone for tool delivery.

“It was a simple fix that solved a mul-titude of problems. Any craft person caneasily understand the purpose of the plateand how to use it when working on themachine,” noted McKinney. “As a Stew-ard, I know safety and regularly go to theSite Committee to facilitate resolution.John Lopez and Jeff Rose, along with therest of the committee, are a great resource.HSI plays a key role in resolving safetyproblems and is the best process I havewitnessed at Boeing. They go across theentire site and do a great job.”

In an effort to create a safer work environment, IAM/Boeing Joint Programs helped develop crane training inSkin and Spar (Auburn and Frederickson). The objec-tive is to reduce ‘near miss’ crane incidents, reinforceprior training, introduce shop specific training for prod-uct lines and present safety awareness for everyone.

The training will have several phases that will bedelivered over the summer. The initial 20 participants inthe ‘pilot’ class gave the training high marks and en-joyed the combination of classroom and hands-on ac-tivity. Even the most seasoned veteran learned a fewthings about cranes.

One member noted, “Great course for both ‘veteran’and ‘new’ employees. Not everything in this classpertains to my job. However, there’s plenty of informa-tion for me to glean from and apply to my job. I think themost important thing is to think before you act. In otherwords, before you grab the crane box, think abouteverything – including SAFETY. I believe strong workhabits were also strengthened during this class. To-gether, I believe each of us from the class can share whatwe learned to our co-workers. The instructor was help-ful not only in his knowledge but left the opportunity foreach of us to add our input as well.”

Another member stated, “This class re-supplied mewith the information needed to do my jobsafer. I learned I had a couple of bad habits on riggingaspects. General consensus from the other crane opera-

tors is this training will help most of the crane operatorsdo a better and safer job. The instructor was great.”

The first phase was safety awareness presentedduring the month of May and was incorporated into theregular monthly safety meeting. It featured a video oncrane accidents and emphasized every employee mustbe aware of the cranes to ensure the crane’s horns don’tbecome background noise. They are a warning.

In June, a 2-day pilot class coveredcrane familiarization, daily inspections,control functions, hand signals, riggingand hands-on exercises. Participants werechallenged on a number of different skillspertaining to the crane. Each hands-on testwas timed and required extreme precision.

In July, they will begin peer-to-peertraining on the subject and August willfeature shop specific training.

“Overall the class is good, very infor-mative, but I would like to see more timespent on the rigging portion. In machinemaintenance, rigging is the most importantpart when removing/installing parts orspindles on machines.”

IAM/Boeing Joint Programs will con-tinue to strive to develop other such train-ing to meet the needs of our members.

Crane Operators Test the Load in New Class

Jay Helman manuevers a load through anobstacle course during a timed exercise as part ofa crane training pilot class.

Bob Hawk demonstrates his skill by successfully laying achain in the appropriate boxes within the alloted time.

L to R: Site Committee memberJohn Lopez checks with Dale Limand Rick McKinney to ensure apotential problem was resolved.

New larger placards are being installed on the Mazak cell in the 17-07building. L to R: Rick McKinney, Jeff Rose, Dale Lim, John Lopez and MarkRubadue.


Nominations shall be made for the fol-lowing Local Lodge officers for a three-year term as described in the table below,in each first Local Lodge meeting in Sep-tember with elections held in October.NOMINATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be a mem-ber of the respective Local at thetime of nomination, in goodstanding, and free from delin-quencies of any nature to the Lo-cal Lodge, District Lodge or Grand Lodge.Candidates must have been a member ofthe Local or of a Local affiliated withDistrict 751 for one year at the time ofnomination; and shall be working at thetrade for six months prior to the nomina-tion. Candidates in Local 751-F are en-couraged to have attended at least 50% ofthe meetings of his/her Local Lodge dur-ing the 12-month period ending the day ofnominations. Candidates in Locals 751-E,1123, and 86 shall have attended at least50% of the meetings of his/her Local Lodgeduring the 12-month period ending the dayof nominations.NOMINEES ACCEPTANCE:

All nominations must be made from thefloor by a member in good standing. Allnominees, who are nominated at the meet-ing, must sign an acceptance card or letter

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In accordance with the Constitution of the IAM & AW, I hereby request an absentee ballot for theelection date of ______________. I qualify under the IAM Constitution for an absentee ballot forthe following reasons (must qualify under one of the below – check appropriate box):

___ I reside more than 25 miles from the designated balloting place.___ I am confined with a verified illness.___ I will be on vacation.___ I will be on IAM business approved by the Local, District or Grand Lodge.___ I am on approved employer travel assignment outside the area.___ I will be on Reserve Military Leave___ I will be on approved Family Medical Leave of absence

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All absentee ballot requests must be received no later than 30 days prior to the election. Requests must be made singlyor personally delivered by the member requesting the absentee ballot. Send this form to the appropriate address.

NOM ELECTION ELECTIONLOCAL DATE LOCATION POSITIONS TO BE NOMINATED DATE/TIME LOCATION

751-E Sept. 6 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 4 Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.5:30 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

3 Local Audit Committee.

751-F Sept. 13 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 11 Auburn: 201 A St. SW6 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 5 a.m. to Everett: 8729 Airport Road

3 Local Audit Committee. 8 p.m. Renton: 233 Burnett N.Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.

86 Sept. 14 4226 E. Mission 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 12 4226 E. Mission6 p.m. Spokane, WA Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees. Noon to 7 p.m. Spokane, WA

1123 Sept. 7 Aluminum Trades Coun. 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 5 Aluminum Trades Council8 p.m. 180 Rock Island Rd. Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 8 p.m. to 180 Rock Island Rd.

E. Wenatchee, WA Wenatchee Aluminum Trades Council Representative. 10 p.m. E. Wenatchee, WA

for the position nominated for, and it mustbe returned to the Recording Secretary oftheir Local before the close of that meet-ing. Members not present at nominatingmeeting may have their names placed in

nomination only if a member nominatesthem from the floor and the member

nominating them submits a letterfrom the candidate signifying thecandidate’s acceptance of the nomi-nation to the office to the Record-

ing Secretary at the nominating meeting.The letter must set forth the candidate’sname and card number with candidate’spersonal handwritten signature. (NOTE:since it must be signed, e-mail notificationis not accepted).ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE:

All 751-E, 751-F, 86 and 1123 mem-bers in good standing, whose dues are paidthrough the month of August 2006, andretired Union members, are eligible to votein their respective Local Lodge election.ABSENTEE BALLOTS:

Absentee ballots shall be issued in ac-cordance with the IAM Constitution (canuse form above right). Any member en-titled to receive an absentee ballot (perreasons listed on form) shall make a writ-ten request, stating the reason. Such re-quest must be mailed singly or personally

delivered by the member requesting theabsentee ballot no later than 30 daysbefore the election.

For Locals 751-E and 751-F: directabsentee ballot requests to: District Secre-tary-Treasurer, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle,WA 98108 or personally deliver to one ofthe following offices: Auburn - 201 AStreet SW; Everett - 8729 Airport Road;Renton - 233 Burnett N; Seattle - 9125 15thPl. S. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOTE: Auburn, Everett & Renton hallsare closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

For Local 86 and 1123: Mail or per-sonally deliver absentee ballot requests to:IAM & AW Ballot Request, 4226 E. Mis-sion, Spokane, WA 99202. Office hoursare 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed forlunch from 1 to 2 p.m.

If you have questions regarding theelection, call Secretary-Treasurer SusanPalmer on 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3310.

Fairs Promote Safety‘Health and Safety Excellence Every Day’ will

be the theme of this year’s Safety and WellnessFairs. The fairs will include information on wellness,tools and equipment, office safety, personal protec-tive equipment, home and family safety, the envi-ronment and information and training.

Plan to attend the fair at your facility:2006 SAFETY FAIR SCHEDULE

Plant Date TimeKent July 13 10:30 am-3:30 pmAuburn July 21 4 a.m.- 6 a.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Frederickson July 28 4 a.m. - 6 a.m.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Plant II/PSD Aug. 3 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Everett Aug. 10 4 a.m. - 6 a.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Renton Aug. 16 4 a.m. - 6 a.m.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

2006 Local Lodge Nomination and Election Schedule

IAM/BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS

Ron Peterson also assisted by serving as a subjectmatter expert in the cranes.

As a result, a job safety analysis has been written,which put in place a process and check list before anysuch operation is started in the future. This was espe-cially important since this type of work is usually doneon weekends and requires communication betweentooling, crane operators and other employees involved.

The Everett Site Committee is submitting John for aGovernor’s Lifesaving Award for his efforts.

Every day 751 members who drive a forklift atBoeing demonstrate their skills and awareness for safety.On Saturday, June 10, seventeen members turned out totake part in the Boeing internal forklift rodeo to selectthe team to represent Boeing at the regional competi-tion.

The rodeo provided a stage to showcase their drivingskills. The event tested each driver’s efficiency withforklift operations, safety knowledge, and expertiseincluding negotiating an extremely tight and compli-cated course, load handling, backing up and maintain-ing a safe and efficient speed throughout. This year’scourse offered additional challenges, includingmanuevering the course forward and backward with anegg balanced on top of a construction cone and movingan oversized pipe through a tricky obstacle course.Besides testing their skills, participants must also battlethe clock.

The top eight participants, who will move on to theregional competition and comprise the Boeing teamare: Mike McAllister, Tim Eacrett, Doug Graham,Mike Weinman, Rob Jansen, Joe Henry, Toby Will-

iams and Theresa Doern.While only the top eight move up, all 17 competitors

were winners by demonstrating their competitive spiritand taking part in the event. Each participant should becommended on their accomplishment and recognized

for their contribution to workplace safety.Day in and day out they ensure the work-place is safe while moving various loadsthroughout the factory. Others driverssharing their skills at the event included:Jim Mercer, Jerry Wallin, John Scott,Charles David, Cedric Daniels, MikePolenski, Todd Ruthruff, Steve Barber,and Gary Neubaum.

While forklifts can be very dangerousto operate, these members demonstratedtheir comprehensive knowledge of notonly the machine, but the safety proce-dures associated with their jobs.

Rodeo Drives Out Forklift Safety


Quick Action Saves Life

Forklift drivers who won the internal competition and will make upthe Boeing team in Regional competition. L to R: Mike McAllister,Theresa Doern, Toby Williams, Rob Jansen, Mike Weinman,Doug Graham, Joe Henry, and Tim Eacrett.

Drivers not only manuevered a tight course, buthad to keep an egg atop a cone at the same time.


Survey

How satisfied areyou with the jobperformanceof your Unionnegotiators?

During the round-the-clock bargaining,what was your BEST source of informationabout the progress of negotiations?

Do you feel effectively comWITH THE MEMthroughout theprocess?

Very Satisfied 4.7%

Very Effe

No Opinion2.4%

Effectively36.0%

SomewhatEffectively

33.1%

SomewhatSatisfied33.6%

Unsatisfied16.1%

Ineffectiv20.2%

VeryUnsatisfied

11.4%

Union E-mails

Union Web Page

Company Web Page

News Media

Word of Mouth

Union Reps/Stewards

12.0%

12.6%

38.9%

3.5%

17.6%

15.3%

Satisfied31.9%

Please rate how well you think theUnion did educating members aboutthe main contract issues:

Excellent 4.0%No Opinion 3.1%

Good32.8%

Fair26.0%

Poor17.3%

Very Good16.9%

updated information. The internet played ahuge role, as the Union’s web page was by farthe preferred communication method formembers.

M e m b e r sclearly understoodthat with the sky-rocketing medicalcosts nationwide,keeping health carebenefits at the 2002level was a win –84 percent indi-cated it was a victory. Even though healthcare remains a top issue, only half of thoseresponding were interested in getting addi-tional training on medical care.

The survey showed members realize theUnion must be involved in political action –especially when it comes to protecting pen-sion plans. Too many companies have maderecent announcements to either terminate orfreeze their pension plans. Members over-whelmingly see the need for legislative ac-tion as added protection for their pension.

When asked for the area of the contract theyare most satisfied with, the Company’s with-drawal of takeaway proposals took 43.9 per-cent, followed by medical which garnered 23

percent. Pensions, team leader and wages werethe areas members were least satisfied with.

Members believe the Company could dobetter for the people who have made it suc-

cessful and will be pre-paring early for thenext round of bargain-ing. In fact, the Unionis already beginning toput together a strategyand communicationplan for the 2008 con-tract. This survey wasjust the first in many to

get members involved in the Union.A separate comments page asked members

how the Union could improve on communica-tion, strike preparation, membership involve-ment, union leadership, as well as asking whatwas done well in negotiations and the strike.The comments page also gave members anopportunity to voice ideas, concerns, opinionsor other views they might want to share.

“If members took the time to write a com-ment, we know it is important to that personand made sure to read through their input,”added Blondin.

Many members asked questions about theevents leading to the final offer, which wasratified by the members September 29.

Here is a brief review of the timeline ofthe final week, which shows things hap-pened quickly. Union gets call asking tomeet in Washinton DC with Boeing andto have former Congressman RichardGephardt act as a mediator.

• Sept. 22 - Union leaders fly to thenation’s capitol.

• Sept. 23 - Negotiators met for avery long day and traded numerousproposals across the table.

• Sept. 24 - Union negotiators preparesummary and recommendation to presentto members. Continued to talk with Com-pany officials to iron out details.

• Sept. 25 - Early Sunday morning,Business Week reports all details ofmeeting and proposal.

• Sept. 25 - Sunday Afternoon - Unionsends out e-mail to members, posts infor-mation and has printed summaries avail-able. (NOTE: The Union had planned torelease the information directly to themembers before holding a press confer-ence; however, the reporter somehow gotthe details and released them before wecould send out the information.)

• Sept. 26-29 - Summaries were avail-able for members to review. Mediadoes numerous stories on the proposal.

• Sept. 29 - Eighty (80) percent ofmembers voted to accept the proposal.

• Sept. 30 - Members can return towork, but are given deadline of October

Do you feel the Union is moving in the right direction in regard to:

23.1%

48.4%

16.3%

12.1%

Enforcing the Contract Servicing the Members (Visibility) Relationship with Boeing Joint Programs

Moving in theRight Direction

Somewhat Movingin the Right Direction

Moving in theWrong Direction

No Opinion

12.1%

39.9%

23.1%

24.8%

Legislative/Political Action




No Opinion

17.6%

41.1%

11.4%

29.9%

Charitable Contributions/Fundraising




No Opinion

22.1%

42.2%

8.0%

27.7%

Community Service




No Opinion

15.2%

12.2%

Working with Other Unio




No Opinion

15.1%

50.9%

22.6%

11.4%




No Opinion

13.4%

45.7%

27.9%

12.9%




No Opinion

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No Opinion

During the 28-day strike, do youfeel the Union effectivelycommunicated with the members?

Very Effectively 4.8%

No Opinion 4.6%

SomewhatEffectively

36.6%

Ineffectively

22.3%

Effectively31.7%


12 to report to the plant.When the Union went to the meeting

on September 23, no one knew if it wouldproduce a potential offer. Announcingthe meeting before it occurred wouldonly have resulted in the news mediahovering outside the meeting place try-ing to be the first to get the story. Thatwould have made it difficult to havemeaningful talks. The Union’s goal wasto resolve the strike and get the bestpossible settlement. Union leaders didnot want to give members false expecta-tions if the meeting did not go well.

When Union negotiators decide theirrecommendation it is based on what is inthe best interests of all 18,000+ Unionmembers and their families who havebeen goingwithout a pay-check. It is atough deci-sion, but onethat must bemade.

Again, itwas unfortu-nate the Union

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Stay involved andcommunicate between

contracts.

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did not get to communicate details of theoffer to the members before the mediareported the information, which was theUnion’s plan.

In the end, it is our members whodecided on the contract, and 80 percentsaid yes to this offer, which concludedthe strike.

Was it a perfect contract? No, but ittouched on every major issue membershad identified, and all takeaways werewithdrawn.

Since the strike ended, Boeing saleshave taken off and rates are projected toincrease – meaning good news for ourmembers that will hopefully translateinto more at the bargaining table in2008.

Boeing is having some of its best years. Wedeserved a pay raise. The fat cat execs aregetting fatter, and we are working harder.

With the 787 coming and so many orders, weneed to get more next contract.


the UnionmmunicatedMBERSe negotiations

ectively 7.0%

No Opinion3.7%

vely%

Very Effectively 4.0%No Opinion

6.6%Effectively27.2%

SomewhatEffectively

37.6%

Ineffectively24.6%

Do you feel the Union effectively communicatedour contract messageTO THE PUBLIC?

Please rate the following communication sources used throughout the negotiations process:Shop floor meeting with Union Reps

Excellent 3.3%

Good23.2%

Fair23.3% Poor

27.8%

Very Good11.5%

Union web siteExcellent 5.9%

Good34.7%

Fair22.0%

Poor7.7%

Very Good

No Opinion9.6%

No Opinion11.0%

Union flyers Excellent 2.5%

Good32.0%

Fair29.3%

Poor13.9%

Very Good13.1%

No Opinion9.2%

Union hotline Excellent 2.9%

Good23.3%

Fair21.6%

Poor11.1%

Very Good9.1%

No Opinion32.0%

20.1%

Rate the Union throughout negotiations and the subsequent strike on the following areas:

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

3.6%

16.5%

33.9%

4.0%

25.4%

16.6%

Communication

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

3.5%

16.5%

34.8%

4.6%

26.4%

14.1%

Visibility

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

3.3%

15.2%

27.8%

4.8%

27.2%

21.7%

Addressing Members’ Issues

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

No Opinion

8.1%

17.9%

31.6%

5.9%

22.7%

13.9%

Message (Doing the Right Thing for All the Right Reasons)

39.6%

33.0%

ons

13.2%

35.2%

12.1%

39.5%

Organizing (Helping others form a union)




No Opinion

30.7%

41.4%

4.0%

3.9%

Communications

15.7%

53.7%

18.1%

12.4%




No Opinion

Would you be interested in learningmore about the IAM Pension Plan?

Yes75.1%

No24.9%

Do you believe the Union should push forstronger pension protection?

Yes95.8%

No4.2%

Would you be interested in training on the variousmedical plans?

NoYes

48.9%51.1%

With skyrocketing medical costs nationwide,do you feel we scored a victory by keepingcurrent health care benefits at the 2002 level?

Yes83.9%

No16.1%

If we had turned downthe final offer after

Boeing made changes tothe proposal, publicsupport would have

disappeared. We wouldagain be seen as the‘Greedy Machinists.’

It would be much harderif we didn’t have the

community on our side.

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I like receiving the e-mails at home.Keep them coming. It is the most

convenient way to get information.

AERO MECHANIC July 2006 8

Debra AndersonMike AtwoodEileen BagbyGerald BaileyReme BanezJerald BealJim BeardenMark BlondinJackie BoschokRon BradleyJaneé BromileyMelissa Bromiley

Dave BrueherKris BrueherMichael BuschTodd CampbellFrancis CheeverTony CurranDoug DenisonVeronica DotlinSusan FulcherJim HarveyLorraine HarrellRandy Haviland

Bill HerrmannPaul HoffmanGrace HollandJon HoldenLois HoltonAletha JohnsonBrad JohnsonDebbie KarnesPatrick KinsellaLinda KlostermanMary LainKim Leufroy

Chris LouieGarth LuarkTom LuxRichard MastChaz McKinneyLeonard McKinneyJames MillerKerry MillickGloria MillsapsLarry MongerJeanne MongerSteve Morrison

Riders lineup at the Log Cabin Pub & Eatery to continue their trek.

Some of the bikes ridden in the event.

Riders take off from RMC Renton Motorcyles forthe 88 mile ride that included six different stopsthroughout the South Puget Sound region.

Left: A rider revs his motor.

The fifth annual “Flight for Sight” Fun Run held on Saturday, May20 raised over $11,000 for Guide Dogs of America. Thanks to theWomen’s Committee for their hard work in planning the event andadvertising at various fun runs throughout the region. This event wasvery successful, thanks to the many volunteers who turned out earlySaturday morning to help. Special thanks to Boeing Everett AmateurRadio Club (BEARON’s), who set up a base station at the start finishline and had five operators spread out on the course, including onemobile volunteer on a bike. Also thanks to Saturn of Seattle for

providing an official pace car for the race.Thanks to the following who volunteered:

Volunteers Made Fun Run A Success

David MuellenbackTravis NationsQuyet NguyenSusan PalmerSteve ParsleyJohn PhilipsTom PlummerJason RedrupDavid SattlerDon ShoveKenny SmithTracy Smith

Mary SorensonRod SorensonSharon StuckeyDaniel SwankAun TaingSuelina TaingSandy TorfinNevada VanVolkenburgPaul VeltkampWilliam Young

Eighty bikes and over 100 riders roared downthe road for the fourth annual Puppy Putt Motor-cycle Ride to benefit Guide Dogs of America.Riders enjoyed the 88 mile route that included stopsat Green River Cycle, L&M Firehouse, Log CabinPub, Royal Bear Tavern, Hinshaw Honda and theBull Pen Tavern. Preliminary estimates showedover $10,000 was raised for Guide Dogs of Americaand money was still coming in from the event.

Special thanks to Terry Stallcop and RMCRenton Motorcycles for hosting the event. Terrywent out of his way to help with logistics and othersupport. Others that should be commended include:

• The Bull Pen Pub, Bar and Grill (200th & Hwy99) for being the Number 1 Sponsor.

• Frontier Bank has been a sustaining sponsorevery year of the run.

• Ken Lebeck from the Full Throttle Cafe &Lounge at RMC for help with the food and beverages.

Special thanks to committee members who worked monthsputting together the event and rounding up sponsors: Dave Brueher,Don Shove, Tom Plummer, Jim Kakuschke, Terri Myette, DanMeddaugh, John Carter,Kevin Mims, Clifton Wyatt,K.C. White, ToddLeadenham and KristinBurnham.

Thanks to the volunteerswho helped on the day ofthe event: Doug Denison,Randy Haviland, SandyTorfin, Michael Cummins,Manford Guier, DaveSwan, Don Morris, PatKinsella, Tom Lux, TerriMyette, Larry Brown, DonShove, John Carter, Jim Kakuschke, Tom Plummer, RichMcCabe, Paul Veltkamp, Kevin and Christy Reitan, ChrisLouis, Gerald Bailey, Tommy Wilson, Jimmy Darrah,Bill Young, Clark Fromong, Sue Palmer, Debbie Ander-son, Evan Anderson. Willie and Carol Williams evendrove from Bremerton just to volunteer.

TM

The Trophy Winners

Thanks to our Sponsors• Global Mortgage, Dickson Meniru, Renton WA• Trophies & Awards Unlimited, Everett, WA• Sun & Surf Run

Riders prepare to hit the highway.

Above: KennySmith and DebbieAnderson helpwith the waterstation.

Right: Pat Kinsellagets a hot dogfrom RandyHaviland andSandy Torfin.

Guide Dogs Ride Into Money with Puppy Putt

Volunteers worked the registration table.

Taking home the trophies were: L to R: Bob Waleshy (grand prize),Diane Lyczewski (1st Best of Show), Puppy Putt Organizer DaveBrueher, Don Shove (2nd Best of Show), Dan Olson (Best of show),K.C. White (People's Choice) & Dan Meddaugh (3rd Best of Show)

Ready to roll.


by Ruth Render,Retired Club Secretary

June Retired Club Minutes

Congratulations to the followingmembers who retired from Boeing:

At the June 12th business meeting, AlMenke called the meeting to order at 11a.m.

Roll Call of Officers: All officers werepresent except Cherie Menke. Minuteswere accepted as printed.

Financial Report: The Financial Re-port was accepted as read.

Health & Welfare: A moment ofsilence for the following members whohave passed away: Pauline Abelhanz, PhilipCrandall, Robert Harvey, MichaelHathaway, Laura Oday-Anable, GeorgeOsawa, Reinhold Wilde, Robert Zoutte.Sympathy cards were sent to the families.

Travel: Betty Ness noted a bus trip toLucky Eagle Casino in Rochester, WA iscoming up.

Calendar of Events:July 3 BingoJuly 10 Business MeetingJuly 17 BingoJuly 24 BingoJuly 31 Pie Day

Retirees

RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident Alvin Menke 425-235-9361Vice President Al Wydick 253-876-2147Secretary Ruth Render 206-324-4055Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 206-878-0601Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878

Cherie Menke 425-235-9361 John Guevarra 206-762-3848

Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300

Arnold AlvaradoJames BecktoldCherry BernardClyde BlakeLee BiggsRobert BotteronDonald BrenemanBruce CaldwellLexine DavisDavid DayRay DayleyJames DoyleCynthia EdwardsAlvin EisenbraunDaniel EugenioRichard FahlgrenKaren FergusonNorman GipeJerry HartGeorgette HoganGary JacksonGary LarsonHelen LoweThomas Lundstrom

The state convention of the Alliancefor Retired Americans was held May31st in our Machinists Seattle Hall. StatePresident Art Boulton presided as theover 200 delegates (including about 20from our Retiree Club)participated in panel dis-cussions and consideredresolutions on Social Se-curity, Medicare and thedrug plan.

Congressman JimMcDermott spoke aboutthe importance of the fallelection and the need toclosely monitor candi-date stands on “senior”issues.

Panel members on“Health Care inAmerica,” stressed the fact that whilehealth care costs us more as a commu-nity in America, about twice as much asin other countries, the standard of carefor working Americans is lower in manyareas. Employers in our country are ei-ther requiring workers to pay a greater,sometimes much greater, share of healthcare costs or are eliminating employerpaid care entirely. Since 1993, coveragehas decreased from 60 percent of work-ers to now 30 percent and it continues todecrease.

Another panel spoke about the WhiteHouse Conference on Aging, which washeld in Washington DC last December.The Bush Administration made every ef-fort to get the delegates to endorse plans toprivatize Social Security, but the delegatesoverwhelmingly supported the present non-profit Social Security System and alsoMedicare. (This caused Bush to cancelplans to speak at the conference). Panelmembers noted this was significant as themajority of the delegates had been chosenby Republicans.

The state convention also adopted751’s resolution asking for cost-of-liv-ing in our pensions, support for the “singlepayer” medical plan, for major revisionsin the drug plan, and called for an end tothe Iraq war. Art Boulton was re-electedstate President and suggested per-capitadues (voluntary at this point) of onedollar per year was recommended tomeet the fact that our state Alliance willhave to become financially independentin the coming year. Delegates resolvedto continue to speak for seniors and towork for “senior-friendly” legislation.

Begins at 11 a.m. Lunch at noon.Woodland Park, Stove 6, Seattle (59th & Aurora Ave. N.)

AUGUST

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Retiree Club Picnic Monday, August 21

Legislative Report: Carl Schartz re-ported on the Alliance for Retired Ameri-cans State Convention on May 31st. Wehad a good turnout and passed severalresolutions. Congressman Jim McDermottspoke about health care issues. We willwrite letters from this Club asking forchanges in the Medicare Prescription DrugBill so that Medicare will be allowed tonegotiate lower prices.

Carl expressed his concern over theIraq War and asked members to call for anend to the war that was entered into underfalse pretenses.

Anti-union commercials are runningon national TV. Working people shouldparticipate in determining conditions ofwork is the Union’s main message.

John Guevarra will be our delegate tothe National Alliance Convention in Wash-ington DC in September.

Members are asked to keep active andinformed as political races develop and besure to vote.

Unfinished/New Business: None.Birthdays & Anniversaries: The Club

celebrated the following June birthdays:Dennis Smith. June anniversaries included:

Eddie & Ginny Edwards (60years); Bob & Adel Sheets (60years).

Worth Noting: EthelSchwartz will be turning 90 onJuly 27th and plans to bring acake to the July 10th businessmeeting to celebrate and invitedothers to attend. She worked asan expediter at Plant II andRenton before retiring in 1978.

David MatulkaMichael MerwinRobert MillerTerence MurphyDewayne OlsonGeorge PenicHoward RiserJames RiskeGail RogersMark SearsEdgar SmithChristine Smith- ShoneDarcy SpragueBrian StillingsClarence StonewellClarise StrockMari Takeoka- WhiteJames ThompsonChristopher WelchPaul WhiteDavid WillisJohn Yuna

Attention Retirees!

We need your expertise.Would you like to earn a little pockey money?

Can you spare a few hours to share your knowledge?

Part Time Instructors Needed!Alliance (ACE) and Intrepid, both of which areindependent training providers, are in need of

part time instructors for new and current Boeing employees.

Skills for which instructors are needed include:

• Soft skills

(Team Building, Conflict Resolution, etc).

• Certifications

• Industrial Skills

(Blueprints, Precision Measuring, Drilling for Quality, etc).

For more information about this excit ing opportunity, please contactFor more information about this excit ing opportunity, please contact

Alliance for Corporate EducationVisit website: www.allianceED.orgJoel Hanson [email protected]

Intrepid Learning SolutionsVisit website: www.intrepidls.comSubmit your resume to: [email protected] Watkins 206-838-9377

RETIREMENT NEWS

Statewide Alliance Conference Heldby Carl Schwartz,Retired Club Political Chair

Above: 751 retirees take part in therecent Alliance for RetiredAmericans conference.

Photo left: Panel members on healthcare in America discuss the crisisand the need for legislative action.

View course descriptions here:

www.allianceed.org/industrialskills.htm

or

or www.intrepidls.com/company/employment/instructors.asp

District 751 and District 160 retireesliving in the North end are invited toattend a retired club meeting at the EverettUnion Hall (8729 Airport Road). Everettmeetings will be held on the Fourth Tues-day of each month at 1 p.m.

The first meeting will be at 1 p.m. onJuly 25. Join us!

Everett RetiredClub Meeting

Tuesday, July 25 at 1 p.m.Everett Union Hall (8729 Airport Rd)


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1970 MERCURY COUGAR 351 Cleveland,V8, auto, needs work. 425-776-7091 ask for Ed

STEERING COLUMNS REPAIRED – fixthat unsafe, loose, tilt or telescopic columntoday! Columns repaired or modified. Col-umns and parts for sale. 425-228-3326

TIRES AND RIMS for all 4x4 pickup trucks,Toyota, Nissan. (4) Uniroyal 30X9.50R15for $80. (4) Uniroyal P235/75R15 for $80.425-228-1257

1979 BAYLINER 2550 with flybridge, clean350 engine, Volvo duo prop, GPS, radar, fishfinder, VHF radio with intercom, too muchmore to list. $13900 OBO. 360-299-1465

2004 MERCURY 4-STROKE, 9.9 hp, big footsail power, EXLH electric start, long shaft.$1800 OBO. 425-255-7465

10 FT. CAMOFLAGED FLAT BOTTOMJON BOAT and oars. Boat is in good shape.$250. 206-363-2154

MOORAGE – 34’ L.O.A. covered boat slip, S.Lake Washington, Parkshore Marina. $295/month – 1 year contract. 4’x8’ storage in-cluded. Live-aboard available. 206-384-9535

SEABACS BOEING BOAT CLUB member-ships always welcome. Join for club eventsand/or free reciprocal moorage.www.seabacs.org. Applications online. $60/year. 206-384-9535

2000 17’ SMOKERCRAFT with trailer, 115hp, OB Yamaha 4-stroke FI. Ele. Motor,D.F., F.F., down rig. Kept under cover,much more. $21500. 360-886-9688

DISC JOCKEY for hire. Wedding receptions,birthdays, holidays, retirements or any otherparty. I can make your event a true celebration.Although, I specialize in the oldies, I play themusic from the 30’s, 40’s to the present. Swing,Rock & Roll, Top 40, Country, Disco - Youname it, I play it. 425-888-0310

SWEETHEART RINGS – genuine garnet, rubyand amethyst rings are available gift wrappedfor $99. 360-652-7430

Try a new liquid NUTRITIONAL SUPPLE-MENT called Seasilver. Buy 3, get 1 free. Formore information, log ontowww.seasilver3plus1.com or call 1-800-218-2330. Coupon #5266-0399-92345-0193

NEED TO TALK TO AN ATTORNEY?$26.95 per month, includes wills, identity theftprotection. Call 253-759-9222

PLASTIC WELDING repair ATV fenders,motorcycle fairings, quad bodies, RV & boatholding tanks, mower chutes, grass catchers.All Thermoplastic Repair. Actual plastic weld-ing, no glues used. Welds 98% as strong asoriginal plastic. 360-420-8033

WHEAT-FREE – organic gourmet dog treatsfor your “lil yapper”. Choose from cheese,bacon, peanut butter and many others. 360-691-5253 Lil Yapper pet products

HANDMADE BABY BLANKETS – perfectbaby shower fit $20-$65. Call or [email protected] subject line “BLAN-KETS” Lisa. 360-757-7460

GOT SPORTS? Create memorable end-of-the-season sports DVDs! Digital Carousel willedit and manufacture your custom DVDs. “Howto” list available. www.digitalcarousel.com or206-300-4886

TRI-CHEM PAINTS AND KITS – art, craftsupplies for wood, glass, fabric, etc. Monthlyspecials. Catalogs – send $4 (credited on firstorder) to Daisy B. 30803 7th Ave SW; FederalWay, WA 98023. Help needed. 253-839-7272or cell 253-691-2090

I RESTORE AND REPAIR – old firearms asa hobby. I want neglected, distressed or just oldguns, especially old shot guns. 206-824-2428

CUSTOM WOODEN STORAGE SHEDSAND GARAGES – many styles and sizes, builton your lot. Best build and best price guaran-teed! 866-503-5669

MASSAGE - Relax with a massage. 1st timeclient special $45. By appointment only. LakeStevens 425-760-0968

ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE – EBay con-signment service. Reasonable rates, customads, maximum exposure, 100% positive feed-back. Get road show prices for your “junk”.Whidbey – Everett – North. 425-608-0233 or360-301-9659

HOUSEKEEPING – at a very affordable price.Have time to spend doing those things youreally want to do and have a clean house, too!253-891-2744

HANDMADE BIRD HOUSES – perfectChristmas gifts. Removable roof, whole loca-tion perfect for Northwest birds. $10-$12. 425-743-7510

HOME MORTGAGES – Refinances andCredit Lines available at low or no cost. Callme today! Keith Lilly 206-200-3863

ATTENTION TO DETAIL WOODWORK-ING – cabinets, hutches, bookcases. 425-255-3483

CUSTOM WOODWORK – cabinetry, book-cases, fireplace mantels, etc. Please call 206-713-5257, evenings 360-886-0651

RX DRUGS from Canada- 50% less than U.S.prices! 425-251-8168

HOME MORTGAGES – Purchases, construc-tion loans, refinances – poor credit ok. Freeappraisal on closed loans. Call Kimberly at425-238-9370

FOR SALE – ceramic supplies, green ware,bisque, molds, glazes, stains, etc. Going out ofbusiness. 253-833-4499

SECURITY MONITORING FOR MACHIN-ISTS – Roped into a fine print contract? Webought into www.monitoringamerica.com.Great service, flexible terms. As low as $15.95a month. Alarm Group Services. 425-608-0233or 360-301-9659

FOR SALE – real blown white goose eggs.Ready for your art and craft project, blown,sanitized, with single hole drilled in bottom. $1each. 360-825-5171 evenings –www.smilinggoooose.com

RAW WOOL for sale, $1.50 to $3 a pound.Some last year’s wool at $1 a pound also.Whites and grays. 2 year old Romney breedingewes, $125. 360-802-6640

ESTATE OR DOWNSIZING TOO MUCHFOR YOU? We take care of everything fromantiques to pots and pans. Call 425-238-8002 for free consultation

ANTIQUE PHILCO RADIO upright, excel-lent wood finish. $400. 253-631-3831

36” TOSHIBA theater-view TV with PIPand surround sound, 3 years old. New $1000,asking $200. Call Ray at 425-330-1212

COUCH & LOVE SEAT – beautiful new 8 ft.couch and 6 ft. love seat, cream backgroundwith modern pastel print. $750. 360-275-5275

SINGLE MURPHY BED for sale – single.Paid $1000 asking $350. 425-255-9542

BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOM TABLE,40”x60” table, 4 chairs and 1 arm chair. Hastwo 18” leafs and pad – like new. $800 cash.206-723-0658

OAK ROLL-TOP DESK, extra large, locks.Excellent cond. $2000. Sofa & Loveseat, floralprint, camel back, rolled arms. Nice cond.$350. 253-631-3831

ANTIQUE KITCHEN CUPBOARD, woodfinish, glass doors, white wood shelves. $350.Antique Singer sewing machine, oak, excellentcond, works, complete. $550. 253-631-3831

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, solid oak. 571/4” h, 65 1/4” w, 24 3/4” d. $250. Small solidoak Rolltop desk, $75. 9-drawer Dresser/mir-ror & two 2-drawer nightstands, $150. 360-897-8672

ANTIQUE WOOD COOK STOVE – “Cole’sHot Blast.” Includes oven trimmed in nickel,complete. Needs restored. $500. Oak antiquehigh chair, excellent cond. $75. 253-631-3831

OAK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, front fullydoored. One door etched, leaded glass. Space forTV, stereo & more. $400. 253-631-3831

OAK COFFEE TABLE, 40” round. $50. 206-242-3445

OAK BEDROOM SET, 7 pc. Burlington Houseset includes triple dresser with mirror, doorarmoire, queen headboard, mattress, box springand one nightstand. $500. 253-631-3831

SOFA AND LOVE SEAT, dark green withhardwood legs. $600. With matching marbleand wood coffee table and end table, $800. CallRay at 425-330-1212

WHIRLPOOL WINDOW ARE CONDI-TIONER, 10,000 BTU, like new. $200 OBO.253-445-2654

SOFA AND LOVE SEAT with pillows, $200OBO Cash. Microfiber sectional, light graywith bed, good cond. $400 OBO Cash. Cock-tail table, 2 for $200 OBO Cash. 206-284-8909

1979 24’X56’ MOBILE HOME in familypark. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, fireplace, appliances stay.Close to Everett Boeing Plant. Space rent$565/month. $37500 obo. 425-353-0564

CONDO FOR RENT, 2 BDRM plus bonusroom, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, dbl car ga-rage, w/d, alarm system. Quiet area in FederalWay. 1705 SW 307th Pl. $1,150. Call Millie206-925-8573

KONA, HAWAII – large 2 BDRM/2 bathoceanfront condo. Spectacular view. Sleeps 4.$840-$950/wk plus tax. 11% discount to Boeingemployees pays taxes.www.banyantreecondo.com. 206-938-9214

FOR SALE – 3 BDRM mobile home in SeniorPark located at Potholes in Eastern Wash, GrantCounty. All new appliances, furnace, hot waterheater, water softener, A/C. Great area forhunting, fishing, water skiing, etc. Space lease$217/month. $30000. 360-651-9290

FREE – Wheel Chair. 206-767-5244

BEST SOURCE FOR OMEGA-3 IN HIS-TORY – better than flax or fish oil. Superenergy food of ancient Aztecs. All natural,organic, non-GMO. For information, log ontowww.natures-emporium.com/chiaseedoil.htmlor call 253-826-0510

WOOD PATIO FURNITURE, matching white5 pc. set. Includes two Adirondack chairs withottomans and settee. $150. 253-631-3831

COLLECTING Campbell’s soup labels andGeneral Mills box tops. You can send yourlabels to Northshore Christian Academy, 570023rd Dr W, Everett WA 98203. 425-348-5399

26” FLOOR LOOM, 4 harnesses, 6 treadles,solid construction, book, shuttles, extra treadlesincluded. $100 OBO. 425-255-4176

RARE FRAGRANT IRIS named “SweetLena.” $7.50 each. Post paid. 253-864-4832

TANNING BED – Sun Quest PRO26 SXFWolf System. Works great. We just moved &don’t have the room. $500 obo. 253-874-6443

KELLER ATTIC STAIRWAY, 2000 Series,new in box. $75. 425-228-7808

FOR SALE – over 150 moving boxes, packingpapers and blankets. $150. 425-357-6164

Submit ads online at www.iam751.org/aero/wantads/wantadform.html or call 1-800-763-1301 ask for Janee


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VEHICLES

Saturday, July 2910 a.m. to 3 p.m.

751 Parking Lot - 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle

Get your raffle tickets for:• $1,500 certificate toward Hawaii Vacation.• Big Screen Plasma TV• VIP Special Car Wash.

Join us for fun, food and music while you browsethese incredible cars and bikes.Entry fee $15 per car, Make checks payable toGuide Dogs of America.For questions and registration info: contactSuzan at 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3319

DELUXE PORTABLE MASSAGER, likenew, $35. 4 two-inch swivel casters, 3 three-inch swivel casters $7. Sears 10 inch electchainsaw $20. Heavy duty wheelbarrow, looksnew $25. 206-935-6535

HOUSE PLANTS – ivy, Chinese evergreen,African milk tree, crown of throne, peperomia,shefflera, moses in a boat. Large, medium &small, $1–$35. 4 large Christmas cactus, Birdof Paradise starts, large hibiscus plant. $7.50 –$35. 253-852-6809

1976 MICKEY MOUSE PHONE – pushbutton. 15” tall, clean, works great. $75 OBO.Antique canary bird cage, solid brass, standsabout 5 ft tall, heavy. $75. Cruise CoontrolZT-11 fits any car, van or light truck, in-cludes electronic clutch switch, commandmodule is only 2 1/2” wide, never used $75.253-852-6809

FIREPLACE black & brass screen, 38” wideplus brass tools, very good cond. $100 obo.Desk & chair (antique) 34” wide & 16” deep,3 large drawers plus flip top front, nice cond$175. 253-852-6809

NICE GUN CABINET, 5 ft by 21.5 ”, etchedglass doors, lined with green velvet shelf. Greatcond. $90. Wood boxes (14) small, medium,various sizes, old. $35. Medicine cabinet, 3mirror wood frame doors, 28” wide & 25.5”high $20. Farmall Cub Tractor Owner’s Manual– old one, 1948. $50. 253-852-6809

AQUA LESIER pool filter pump, modelSA3766-110-1204. $24. Bayliner cowlingfor 85 horse power boat, new $40 obo. Nylinttoys, 2 trucks, 1 armored bank sound ma-chine, 1 large Tonka jeep, good cond $80.Milk cans, 5 gal & 10 gal plus 2.5 gal. $25 to$45 obo. 4 gallon glass jugs clean with lids$3 each. 253-852-6809

NOSE MASK for Nissan Pathfinder (standardonly), brand new, fits 1986 & up. Modelswithout fender guard moldings $30 obo. 253-852-6809

COFFEE TABLE, heavy, heavy glass top40” round, bottom dark wood stand 21”across, good cond. $100. Carpenter woodtool boxes with carry handles used for gar-den ornament also $5 each. Sheep skin, tightcustom fit low back seat covers. One (1) pair– plum color, new $45. 253-852-6809

1951 INTERNATIONAL TD-9 DOZER, en-gine and final drives good. Have all parts torebuild undercarriage. Best offer. 360-893-5183

CHIEF SEALTH HIGH SCHOOL Class of1966 Reunion, October 14, 2006 at The Covein Normandy Park. Contact Dan Bingham 253-630-0663 or email [email protected]

BOOK FOR SALE – America’s True Heroes.Author, 13 year old Nicholas Rider, has com-piled 118 veteran stories from WWI to Iraq.Read of their bravery, commitment to duty andlove for their country. 312 pages, 50+ photos.Listed in the Library of Congress. Order fromNicholas Rider, PO Box 488, Monroe WA98272. $20 plus $3 shipping/handling

FIREPLACE INSERT/Heatalator. $100 OBO.206-362-2143

FOR SALE – raw Alpaca fiber, mostly white.$25 per lb. 360-983-8424

FOR SALE – 3 BDRM, 2 3/4 BATH, 3700 sq.ft. home in Allyn, WA, Lakeland Village GolfCommunity. Full basement, Mt. Rainier/CaseInlet view on 5th tee. $519000. 253-826-3233

WANTED – 2+ acres, shop and/or place to doupholstery. 2 BDRM, 1+ bath, prefer MapleValley, Enumclaw, Sumner, Buckley areas.206-362-2143

WALK TO BEACH and shopping – OceanShores. 3 BDRM/2 BATH HOME. Singlecar garage. All fenced in. New appliances,carpet and vinyl. Landscaped and trees.$169K. 253-735-1832

KM RESORTS MEMBERSHIP, Home Park– Travel Inn Elma. Eight resorts in Washing-ton, coast-to-coast affiliated. 2006 dues paid.$2900. 253-939-8040 ask for Andy

LEISURE TIME RESORTS – $1500. You paytransfer fees of $289.50. This year’s dues willbe paid. Kids grown, we no longer use it. 253-863-7607

RV RESORT MEMBERSHIP, 8 local pluscoast-to-coast deluxe, good neighborhoodparks and R.P.I. Private party, reasonable,call for details. 360-895-2472

2005 BRAKE PRO (braking system for a towvehicle). $750 OBO. 425-334-0661

1986 HONDA SPREE in fair condition. Runsfine, idles rough. $400. 253-839-1494

1978 WESTERN WILDERNESS 8 1/2’CAMPER, good condition in and out, every-thing works. $1500 OBO. 253-829-9041

1999 DUCHMAN 30’ FIFTH WHEEL, 12ft. slide, rear living room with Lazy Boyrecliners, sit tub, stand-up and walk-aroundbet, like new. $13950. 360-895-2472

1967 MUSTANG, 6 cyl. auto, runs and drivesgood. Call for info. $4700. 253-922-6291

1979 FORD F100 1/2 ton, 350 motor, 130Kmiles. $1000 OBO. 425-308-3487

1991 FORD AEROSTAR, 4.0 motor, 6 cyc.,electric, AWD, very clean inside and out. $1500OBO. 425-308-3487

2001 MUSTANG, 53300 miles, 5-spd, 3.8 V6,blue, fog lights, spoiler, side, hood scoops, 17”Cobra wheels and original 15” wheels and tires.Excellent condition. $9850. 206-355-1146

2000 DODGE DURANGO SPORT, 90Kmiles, AC, 4WD, V8, automatic, power locks,tow package, very clean. Cobalt blue, ownedby non-smokers. $8500. 360-568-5260

RARE – 1987 M/C SS AEROCPE-NASCARbody, one of 6052. Documented history, seri-ous collectors only. $15000. 360-387-2429

1970 MERCURY COUGER 351 Cleveland,V8, auto, needs work. $800 OBO. 425-776-7091 Ask for Ed

1977 EL CAMINO. $2500. 206-795-2159

1925 ROADSTER PICKUP, Art Morrison kitcar, quarter mile bracket car, 500+ hp, 3-spd.automatic, Dana 60 rear possi. Too much tolist. $12500 very quick. 206-772-2712

1998 DODGE 3/4 TON 4X4, built for towing.Automatic, reg. cab, original owner, MagnumV-10 engine, wired for 5th wheel and cab overcamper, factory camper and towing pkg. 33Kmiles. Invested $28000, sell for $18500. 360-249-4432

1963 MERCURY COMET CONVERTIBLE,5.700 built engine and transmission completelyrebuilt. New original interior, new brakes, re-stored original license plate, extra parts andaccessories, red with cream top. $14000. 425-337-9001 or 425-743-4914

1967 VOLKSWAGON BUG, low miles onrebuilt 1680 cc, very nice in/out, BRM wheels,lots of extras. $6495 OBO. 253-826-3907

1970 15 HP JOHNSON SHORT SHAFT,low usage. Home storage last 20 years, first7 years back-up motor, stand and extras.$500. 253-639-2545

SURVEYER’S TRANSIT with tripod andlevel. A very old tool 100+ years. A goodantique collection. $600 OBO. 425-255-9542

3rd Annual Local E Horseshoe Tournament - Saturday, August 12 - 11 a.m.

The 3rd Annual Local E HorseshoeTournament will be held in Maple Val-ley at the South Seattle Saddle Club(22740 SE 228th) on August 12,2006. Tournament begins at 11 a.m.Teams will consist of two playersand will follow Pacer rules(available upon request). Teamfees will be $100 per team.Prizes will be given to the topthree teams. Some food and bev-erages will be provided.

The new location offers additional

Send entry form, along with with entry fee made out to "Guide Dogs of America" to:Dan Meddaugh, 751E Recording Secretary, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108-5100

Team Names:______________________________

_________________________________________

Address:_________________________________

Contact Phone:___________________________

Have own horseshoes (set or 4) ___ YES ____ No

I volunteer to: ___(cook) ___(record scores) ___ (other)

South Seattle Saddle Club to benefit Guide Dogs of Americaamenities such as free camping:

• Free overnight RV parking - bringthe family and make a weekend of it.

Check in as early as 7 p.m. Friday • Alcoholic beverages per-mitted

• Property adjacent to Ce-dar River with river access.

Pit sponsorships will be ac-cepted for $100 contributions.For more info, contact: Ira J.

Carterman 253-740-5565 or DanMeddaugh 206-849-0294

PROPERTY

REC MEMBERSHIP

TOOLS

Fundraiser to benefit Guide Dogsof America. $15 per car entry fee.

Each ticket includes a complimentary car wash.

2006 Horseshoe Tourney Entry Form


The old saying ‘it’s time to fish or cutbait’ is exactly what 751-member MikeHerman has done. Through hard work,Mike has reeled in the big one and turnedhis hobby into a second job. On May 17,he opened Herman’s Big Fish Bait andTackle Store – a full service bait andtackle shop, which includes referringpeople to a guide service for area rivers.

The store, located at View RidgePlaza, is in a prime Everett location nearForest Park at 307 W. Mukilteo Blvd,Everett (www.hermansbigfish.com or425-252-7920).

“We accommodate both the high-end and low-end fisherman – no matterwhat your budget, we can help,” Mikeexplained. “Customers tell us we havethe biggest selection they have ever seenof Berkley power bait and gulp products.If it isn’t here, we can custom order it orthey don’t make it.”

It all started a few years ago whenMike and his wife Michelle took a basic

rod building class at Greg’s Custom Rod.Before long, he began to share his talentsand build rods for others. His clientsregularly put in requests for additionalitems. Word of mouth quickly expandedhis customers until he had nearly filledhis garage with fishing, tackle and baitsupplies. When they had a garage sale aspart of Mukilteo Days, people suggestedthey open a tackle shop. After his dad Alretired in April, they decided to take thenext step and opened the store.

“Before we opened, people had to goto other side of Broadway for bait andtackle,” added Mike. “We are on the wayto the Mukilteo launch and some peoplego by on the way to the Everett launch.”

The store carries a wide variety ofproducts including crab pots, shrimpbuoys, steelhead gear, buzz bombs, spin-n-glow, flashers, tackle boxes, nets, rods,reels, Gamakatsu hooks, Eagleclawhooks, Lamiglas rods, Shakespeare rods,Okuma reels, Shimano reels, Pflueger

reels, Daiwa reels, Berkley power baitand gulp and other assorted bait andfishing tackle. The store is featured onthe Boeing Rod and Reel Club website,which has helped attract additional cus-tomers.

Over the years, he has caught every-

thing available on the West Coast fromMexico to Canada giving him lots ofexperience and fish tales to share.

Now, after Mike puts in a full day on the747 wing majors, he joins his father atHerman’s Big Fish Bait and Tackle. Thestore is open Monday through Saturday.

Throughout the Puget Sound region,751 members have helped make lifeeasier and better for those in our sur-rounding communities by volunteeringtheir time.

The Volunteer Recognition Program(VRP) banquet held on June 3rd honoredour members and their families who havedonated their time and participated inthese worthwhile projects. In the year2005, our members took part in 101different events – nearly two per week-end. A video showed a brief overview ofthe scope and nature of these projects,which included preparing and servingmeals at area missions 56 times and

751 Honors Top Volunteers Who Made a Difference

building 24 wheelchair ramps/home re-pairs. We have also collected contribu-tions for the Salvation Army, assistedwith a fun run to benefit Guide Dogs ofAmerica, sorted food, cleaned up roads,and rallied with other unions - to namejust a few of the projects. The impact ofthese activities on the community cannotbe measured.

Representatives from United Waycomplimented 751 on its commitment tothe community. However, our membersare not the only ones giving back to thecommunity. Entire families are involved– teaching children the importance ofhelping others and volunteering theirtime. Awards were given in three cat-

egories to the top three volunteer mem-bers, Stewards and Officers (see chartleft).

The highlight of the banquet was thepresentation of the “True Trade UnionistAward” which is given to an individualwho demonstrates the characteristics ofa true trade unionist whether it be volun-teering or going beyond the call of dutyas a Union member. Garth Luark waspresented the “True Trade UnionistAward” for his tremendous volunteerefforts on community service and otherUnion programs. In 2005, he volunteered188 hours – an impressive number.

Special thanks to all who volunteeredthroughout the year.

Visit the store at 307W. Mukilteo Blvd or atwww.hermansbigfish.com

751-member Mike Herman (l) and his father Al have turned their hobby offishing into a premiere bait and tackle shop near Forest Park in Everett.

Help children succeed in school! Donate new books,backpacks and school supplies during July for children inthe greater Puget Sound area who might not otherwisereceive these important tools for learning.

Books go to PageAhead, a local non-profit which helpsat risk children getinvolved in readingprograms. Newbooks are used asincentives to read.Books are importantfor this at-risk population since 61 percent of low-incomefamilies have no books at all in their homes for theirchildren.

Backpacks and school supplies go to World Vision andVolunteers of America. Teachers with a high population of

Books & Backpacks Annual Drive Kicks in Julylow-income children can “shop” for backpacks and sup-plies for their students through these organizations.

Employees can also make monetary gifts to PageAhead or World Vision via an “egiving” Web site where

100 percent of the donationis used to purchase booksand supplies. Nonprofitscan leverage monetary gifts.For example, every $1.50to Page Ahead is matchedby Reading is Fundamen-tal, a nonprofit in partner-ship with Page Ahead. The

$3 total will purchase a new book.The drive ends July 31. Visit http://

community.web.boeing.com/nwregion and click on theBooks & Backpacks icon to get suggestions on book titles,supplies or to access the online giving page.

Local F Vice President Garth Luarkreceived the ‘True Trade Unionist’award for his outstanding volunteerefforts. Garth volunteered 188hours for Union activities in 2005.

751 members and their families who were top volunteers in the Steward, Member and Officer categories were recognized atthe Volunteer Recognition Program Banquet on June 3. Members helped with 101 different events in 2005.

Hourly Members Wantedfor ECF Trustees

August is the month for members of the EmployeesCommunity Fund (ECF) of Puget Sound to apply to runfor a position on the board of trustees. Four positionswill be open in January.

Trustees administer the general fundto help the community. The employeeand manager must make a two-yearcommitment, the length of the trustees’tenure. Trustees carry out ECF businesspart-time on-hours, although some off-hours work isnecessary. Required business skills include organiza-tional skills, the ability to communicate verbally and inwriting, analytical skills, computer skills and the abilityto critically evaluate complex information.

If you are interested, call Colette Ogle at 206-655-6987 to receive an application in August.

Top Volunteer AwardsThe people listed below were recognized fortheir volunteer efforts throughout the year.

Vennie Murphy

Norman Holman

1st

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2nd

3rd

3rd

1st

2nd

3rd

Members

Stewards

Garth Luark

Jason Redrup

Officers

Michael Cummins

Dennis Sullivan

Congratulations to our winners!

Elizabeth ‘Dee Dee’ Oen

2nd Randy Haviland

Robert ‘Gus’ Gustaveson

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