JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING HIGHLIGHTS The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago's (ECA's) January Membership Meeting was held on Wednesday, January 12, 2005. The ECA Officers for 2005 were introduced. The ECA Executive Committee members for 2005 were also acknowledged. In addition, the Committee Chairmen were appointed. The Association wishes to thank these volunteer members for their service. The ECA Officers, the 2005 Presidential Appointments and the Executive Committee are as follows: Officers I. Steven Diamond, President B. Weir, Vice President and Treasurer Mark Nemshick, Executive VP/CEO & Secretary Governor David Hardt Electrical Insurance Trustees (EIT) William T. Divane, Jr., Chairman Ken Bauwens Thomas C. Halperin Kevin O'Shea Michael R. Walsdorf EIT Associate Trustees Jack Block Steve Diamond Mark Nemshick Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trustees (EJATT) James J. McGlynn, Chairman Paul Janik Francis X. O'Boyle Frank T. Peters Ron Webb EJATT Associate Trustees Michael Deger James Gallagher Electri 21 Foundation Member James J. McGlynn Board of Trustees Electrical Contractors' Association and Local Union 134, I.B.E.W. Joint Pension Trust of Chicago William T. Divane, Jr., Chairman Ken Bauwens Thomas C. Halperin Kevin O'Shea Michael R. Walsdorf Joint Pension Trust Associate Trustees Jack Block Steve Diamond Mark Nemshick Labor Management Cooperation Committee (LMCC/Chicago) Jerrold H. Nixon, Chairman Michael F. Hughes Frank T. Peters LMCC/Chicago Associate Trustees Joseph McGlynn Steve Witz Continued on Page Five
APPRENTICE GRADUATION CEREMONY FEBRUARY 2005 The Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trustees (EJATT) of the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) held its Apprenticeship Graduation Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the Grand Ballroom of Navy Pier. 420 Apprentices have graduated to journeylevel status. Michael Fitzgerald, Business Manager, Local Union #134, IBEW and James J. McGlynn, Sr., Chairman EJATT Management Trustees, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. made brief presentations at the open of the ceremony. Special awards were also presented to many outstanding apprentices. Mr. Fitzgerald reminded the graduates that the training never ends. The field is constantly changing and evolving. The journeylevel workers will need to continue their training further at INTECH. He urged them to take full advantage of the continuing education programs that are available. He acknowledged the ongoing efforts of Local Union #134, IBEW with its industry partners, the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) to maintain a prosperous industry. Mr. McGlynn echoed Mr. Fitzgerald's sentiments in regard to the limitless opportunities the graduates have in regard to their future training and careers. Through further education, each will be able to advance the industry in such areas, including: solar power, fuel cell technologies, among many other examples. Again, he expressed that extensive training is to their benefit, as well as the industry. He concluded by saying, "Provide for this industry what it has provided you." Pictured above are the Outstanding Apprentice Award Recipients for the A Program. James McGlynn, EJATT Management Trustees Chairman, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. is on the far left; Michael Fitzgerald, Business Manager Local Union #134, IBEW is third from the right; Father Thomas McCarthy O.S.A. is second from the right; Dr. John Donahue, INTECH Director is on the far right and Irma Arreola, Andrea Hall Apprentice Excellence Award recipient is in the center. Continued on Page Three
Continued from Page Two APPRENTICE GRADUATION CEREMONY After the two speakers, presentations were made to the Outstanding Apprentices of the Year, which include: A Program 1st Year - Jonathan Rocha, 2nd Year - Kevin Drummond, 3rd Year - Todd Casey, 4th Year - Carl Gotsch, 5th Year - Daniel Mangan and Graduate - Elbert Walters C Program 1st Year - Theresa Homel, 4th Year - Michael Hennessy and Graduate - Alvara Carabolla, Jr. R Program 1st Year - David Slavick, 4th Year - Julian Briseno and Graduate - Kyle Richardsas Andrea Hall Apprentice Excellence Award Irma Arreola. Congratulations to all of the apprentices, their families, INTECH instructors, participating contractors and our industry partners, Local Union #134, IBEW! C Program Awardees R Program Awardees Pictured above are the Outstanding Apprentice Award Recipients for the C, and R Programs. James McGlynn, EJATT Management Trustees Chairman, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc. is on the far left and Father Thomas McCarthy O.S.A. is second from the left; Michael Fitzgerald, Business Manager Local Union #134, IBEW is second from the right and Dr. John Donahue, INTECH Director is on the far right.
MARCH MEMBERSHIP MEETING Mr. Art Ludwig, Director, Illinois Department of Labor is scheduled to be the guest speaker at the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago's (ECA's) March Membership Meeting. The luncheon is to be held on Wednesday, March 2nd at the Rosewood Restaurant/Banquets in Rosemont, Illinois. All ECA members are invited to attend. Director Ludwig was formerly the Business Manager of Local Union #701. He has a thorough knowledge of the industry and now brings that expertise as Director of the Illinois Department of Labor. We anticipate a lively, informative presentation. Registration information is to be forwarded to all ECA members. We do hope that you will be able to attend. EISP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE The Labor Management Cooperation Committee of Chicago (LMCC/Chicago) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2005 Electrical Industry Scholarships are now available. A total of two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $5,000 per year for up to four years for the individual's undergraduate degree. To be eligible, applicants must be children of Local Union #134 members who are in good standing and working under the Principal Agreement, Communication Agreement or Residential Agreement. Children of deceased members may also be eligible to apply. Applicants must be high school graduates who are registered in a college or university field of study directly related to the electrical industry. An independent Selection Committee comprised of members of academia will make the award selections. If you are interested in participating in the Electrical Industry Scholarship Program, please send a letter requesting an EISP application form to: EISP c/o Michael Fitzgerald, Business Manager Local Union #134, IBEW 600 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60661 Upon verification of your eligibility, the EISP Administrator will send an EISP application form to you. Applications along with all other required documents must be postmarked by March 31, 2005 to be considered for the 2005 Electrical Industry Scholarships. CISCO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Application for the 2004-2005 Joseph Sullivan Memorial Scholarship are now available. To apply, an applicant must be: 1) A high school senior; 2) Provisionally accepted into the undergraduate program of a four-year accredited college or university; 3) A U.S. citizen; and 4) A child of a member of a building trades union or non-union bargaining unit employee of a union contractor affiliated with CISCO. Each applicant must submit an official application form, two personal references, an official transcript of high school records and ACT/SAT results by February 11, 2005. Get an application by phone (877) 562-9411, or by fax at: (630) 472-9413, or by e-mail at: sam@cisco.org, or by mail at: CISCO, 616 Enterprise Drive, #100, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523.
Continued from Page One JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Standing Committee Chairmen Appointments Arbitration - Mark Nemshick CEA - Gerald Gurtz Codes and Standards - Steve Diamond Communication - Dan Fitzgibbons Diversity Development - William Bonaparte Electric Association - Noreen Ferentz Research & Education - Michael Walsdorf ECA PAC - James McGlynn PARADOXICAL 10 COMMANDMENTS by Dr. Kent Keith 1) People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. 2) If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. 3) If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. 4) The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. 5) Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway. 6) The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway. 7) People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway. Insurance - David Witz Legislative - James McGlynn Membership - Eric Nixon Public Utilities - Bradley Weir Residential- Jim Gallagher Safety - Michael Deger Finance - Steve Diamond Executive Committee William Bonaparte, Jr. James Gallagher Eric Nixon Michael Deger Charles Guest Francis X. O Boyle I. Steven Diamond Paul Janik Michael Walsdorf Daniel Divane Keith Klausner Brad Weir Noreen Ferentz David Witz The ECA remains a vital organization through the efforts of all of its volunteer members. It is by this continued participation that the Association, as well as the Chicagoland electrical contracting industry can remain strong. 8) What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway. 9) People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway. 10) Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.
UPCOMING EVENTS February 9, 2005 Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Chicago, IL February 15-17, 2005 Annual Construction Safety Conference Donald E. Stephens Conv. Ctr. Rosemont, IL March 2, 2005 Rosewood Restaurant/Banquets Rosemont, IL April 13, 2005 Itasca Country Club Itasca, IL May 11, 2005 Maggiano s Banquets Oak Brook, IL Please contact the Association office for further information on any of these events, as well as visiting the ECA website at: www.ecachicago.com for the 2004 Calendar of Events. STANDARD MILEAGE RATES The standard mileage rates to be used in computing deductible costs of operating a passenger automobile are as follows: Business Use: 40.5 cents per mile Charitable Use: 14.0 cents per mile Medical and Moving: 15 cents per mile Under the annual lease valuation method for computing the value of the personal use of an employer provided automobile, you must include the cost of gasoline at the rate of 5.5 cents per mile for 2005. Portions of the article were excerpted from a Legacy Professionals LLP CPA Report compiled by Maria C. Solis, CPA, Partner-Chicago Tax Dept. LiveWire is a publication of the Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago, Inc., Five Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 940, Westchester, IL 60154. Members are encouraged to submit articles and ideas for stories to the Association office. Please note: The totals below for 03 & 04 include all electricians working under the Principal, Communication and Residential Agreements. NOVEMBER EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS 2003 2004 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS 1073(Estimate) 1069 JOURNEYPERSONS & APPRENTICES EMPLOYED 12,370 11,755 Cumulative Hourly Totals HOURS WORKED 1,410,503 1,371,780 14,954,660 2003 16,568,413 2004