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IAM Local Lodge 778 is a united Lodge representing workers in western Missouri and eastern Kansas. We are located in south Kansas City just 1/2 mile west of 71 Highway or 1 mile west of I-435 at 9404 Grandview Road. Meeting on the 2nd Saturday of each month. |
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Mailing address is: Local Lodge 778 9404 Grandview Road Kansas City, MO. 64132 |
Telephone is (816) 363-7070 Directing Business Representative - Joe Capra, ext. #14 Business Representative - Mike Roepke, ext. #15 Secretary-Treasurer - Claude Harris, ext. #10 Organize Contact - Howard Brown, ext. #16 |
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This Web Page last updated on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 06:53 PM |
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IAM and Folgers Coffee Company click on picture to enlarge
BR Mike Roepke and Plant Manager Rick Boyd [front left to right] 2nd Row [left to right] Committeepersons Lloyd Tidwell, Larry Philips, Randy Hallock 3rd Row [left to right] Committeeperson Todd Dull, Matt Riley HR and Michelle Cox AA BR Mike Roepke and Plant Manager Rick Boyd sign the agreement that will launch "The Folgers Coffee Company" into its new beginning as a stand alone Company. "The new company will be most likely a spin off from the Proctor Gamble Corp. and with the IPO coming this year will give Folgers and the Employees a much more defined plan and direction for their continued success with less corporate overhead " quoted BR Roepke. Lloyd Tidwell. senior committee person, reported that the employees overwhelmingly recommended this proposal and moved into the future. On a most somber note the entire joint committee expresses the deepest condolences to Larry Philips and his family with the passing of his wife during negotiations.
'Fat Boy' Places Third
Congratulations to Ed Powell, IBEW 124 Steward at Honeywell FM&T and his partner Jim Harris of Boilmakers Local 27, brings the 3rd place prize to the Kansas City area from the Missouri State Council of Machinist Bass Tournament at the Lake of the Ozarks.
They caught 15.3 pounds of fish while first place weighed in the winning catch at 16.1 pounds. Ed Powell in his enthusiasm said, “Boy those two that got away would have easily put us over the top” as he explained to BR Mike Roepke, Ed Tervol and Don Stella who worked the tournament from Lodge 778.
The weather was cold and rainy but the fishing was hot for Ed and Jim as the took 3rd place out of 51 boats entered. Anyone interested in fishing the tournament next year let BR Mike Roepke know as it is planned for Saturday April 18, 2009.
Meeting Report completed Joe Capra Business Representative for another term!
Nominees for Business Representative at Honeywell
Claude Harris, Danny Brooks, Mike Roepke, Ken Cox and Mike Franklin
IAM Members seek council with
Saturday April 12, before the regular meeting, members of Lodge 778 meeting Congressman Cleaver in Lee's Summit to discuss the Air Force Tanker. BR Roepke expressed the concerns of Honeywell FM&T employees for their jobs. What will it take to stop the outsourcing of our Nations Defense? Congressman Cleave said Honeywell work would not be farmed out of the country. Cleave is working in Congress to find answers.
Interested in your dues? Concerned about what you heard? Get the facts! IAM Financial Plan Program information sharing April 22, 2008 at Local Lodge 778 Two meeting times 1:00 pm and 5:00pm Directing Business Representative Joe Capra will present the IAM Financial Plan Program for the membership’s information. This plan will be discussed, debated and voted on at the IAM Grand Lodge Convention in September.
IBC
National Negotiation Committee
Left to right BR Pat Camardo, IAM Coordinator Jim Price, Strategic Researcher Tazwell Hurst, BR Todd Fichera, BR Mark Martin, BR Gary Kuepper, and Director of Strategic Resources Neal Gladstein. BR Roepke reported "This committee has its hands full trying to get a complete agreement with IBC which is currently in bankrupt; but we have the best of the best at the table." Letter from the President Brothers and Sisters, Our recording secretary, Glenn Haagar, has taken a salary job at Honeywell FM&T. His last day as our recording secretary is April 4, 2008. Therefore we are in need of a recording secretary for the remainder of his term. As per our by-laws Section 4, Article 4 Filling Vacancies. If you are interested in holding this office and meet the qualifications, which are, must have attended 50% of the meetings, a member in good standing, working at the trade, able to attend all meetings to the best of your ability and understand the job description as outlined in the IAM constitution. You may submit your request to me at presidentof778@aol.com. Please include name, membership card number, and form of contact. Per article 4 section 4 my appointment must be approved by the e-board. I will make a general announcement of this opening at our April meeting and look at all requests and be prepared to submit a name for approval by our e-board in May. If there is anyone that would be interested in doing the position on a temporary basis until a permanent one can be approved, please let me know at the above e-mail address. We wish Glenn the best of luck on his new career path and appreciate his past work as a union activist as well as his hard work while our recording secretary.
Folgers Coffee at WWW Center Local Lodge 778 Business Representative Mike Roepke presented, William W. Winpisinger (WWW) Education and Technology Center Director, Chris Wagoner with Folgers Coffee and Dunkin Donuts Coffee made by the IAM members at the plant in Kansas City, Missouri. The coffee will be displayed in the trophy case at the Center. Dunkin Donuts Coffee is only made at the IAM represented Kansas City Plant.
Director Chris Wagoner and BR Mike Roepke
IAM Local Lodge 778 Member to
Ed Tervol Jr., an executive board member IAM LL778, was named as co-chairmen of United Way of Greater Kansas City fundraising campaign. Brother Tervol work at Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, Kansas City. Brother Tervol will co-chair with Peter deSilva, chairman and chief executive officer of UMB Bank. Last year's campaign raised $40.4 million. This year's drive starts Sept. 5. Click to get the FACTS about theAnti- Civil Rights Initiative IAM President Buffenbarger Called Obama's supporters as "latte-drinking, Prius-driving, Birkenstock-wearing, trust fund babies." click the link below http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/23255540#23255540
Cable-Dahmer is a Union Shop Please have your vehicle serviced there Is for any affiliation with City Chevrolet is non-union union employees were let go when City acquired the dealership nepotism is used to hire employees City Chevrolet is anti-union dealer Please do not support City Chevrolet
Nice Song: "We Can't Make
It Here Anymore" We
Can't Make It Here Anymore by James Mcmurtry "American Pride" A video about how we can maintain middle class in America Attention Veterans and Patriots A member e-mailed the following web site to the Communicator with this note. Whether a person believes the war is right or wrong, the below video is being played out daily in our country. I don't know that I've ever seen a clearer definition of the term "tear jerker". PS: "tear jerker" is the right term. A salute to a brave young Marine Did you ever wonder about old Soldiers? The following web site should give you something to remember. You may want to get a Kleenex first. http://www.wtv-zone.com/Mary/PASSINGOFGENERATION.HTML Pictures of the World War II Memorial click here The Cost of War In Iraq Click here to see an interesting web site. |
Know when your next Lodge Membership meeting is scheduled If your mailing address has changed contact
Claude Harris at 363-7070
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Redesign of this website was Michael Kennon's idea, he also did most of the programming for the site. If you would like Michael's help or expertise contact him at: MEK Productions, PO Box 41, La Russell, Missouri 64848 © 2007 IAM Local Lodge 778 All Rights Reserved |
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