Plumbers & Pipefitters February Local 101 Newsletter

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PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERSLOCAL 101FEBRUARYNEWSLETTERPERFECT UNION MEETING ATTENDANCEPlumbers and Pipefitters Local 101 would like to thank the following members: Gary DeFosset, Lonnie Hinds,Keith Wilson, Tom Ott, Dan McKenna, Eric Deering, Amy Ehret, Nick Gruchala and Mike Schrand, Jr. These 9members attended all 12 Union Meetings in 2019.LOCAL 101 MEETING DATES AND TIMESEXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGFebruary 12th5:00pmPENISION/ HEALTH & WELFARE MEETINGFebruary 17th1:00pmJATC TRUSTEE MEETINGFebruary 10th4:00pmFINANCE MEETINGFebruary 26th6:00pmUNION MEETINGFebruary 26th7:30pmRETIREE LUNCHPLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 101February 20th - Noon8 PREMIER DRSliced Beef BrisketBELLEVILLE, IL 62220Mashed Potatoes & GravyPH: 618-234-5504@Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 101 Green Beans w/BaconFAX: 618-234-3496WEBSITE: www.ualocal101.orgCake & Cookies

LOCAL 101 HOSTS PLUMBING SEMINARPlumbers and Pipefitters Local 101 hosted the Continuing Education for the GreatSouthwest Contractors Association. This was a well attended event by members from thefollowing Locals: 101, 360 and 439. There was over 125 members from the 3 Locals. Theseminar covered Plumbing Code, which was presented by Bob Schafer and Legionnaire Disease,presented by Brian Yelton. We want to thank all who attended this event.SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATESJANUARY 22NDMARCH 25THMAY 27THJULY 22NDSEPTEMBER 23RD - BBQ MEETINGNOVEMBER 25THFEBRUARY 26THAPRIL 22NDJUNE 24THAUGUST 26THOCTOBER 28THDECEMBER 16TH - CHRISTMAS PARTYThese are the dates for the 2020 Union Meetings. Please mark your calendars and try toattend these important Union Functions. All Meetings Start @ 7:30 pm. We hope to seeevery member at all the Union Meetings.

DUES PAYMENT REMINDERBENEFIT’S OFFICE401(k) ChangesIf you wish to makechanges to or startyour 401(k) pleasesubmit your formsby March 15th to beeffective April 1st. Ifyou need a form forchanging yourhourly deduction orinvestment choicecontact the Hall oremail Kelly atREMINDERS:Keeping track of your Union Dues Payment isas simple as marking a calendar and it prevents a lotof needless trouble for members and Union OfficeStaff alike. All to often members fall into duesdelinquency, and incur additional costs uponthemselves, not because of long term financialdifficulties, but simply through poor record keeping.But whatever the reason, falling behind onyour monthly dues is bad news; and members have tofollow the rules of the United Association to return togood standing. Any member who falls more thanthree months behind in dues payment automaticallybecomes delinquent. NO notification is required.Delinquent members are not entitled to any Unionright, privileges or monetary benefits. (See UAConstitution Booklet, page 103, Sec. 157)A delinquent member returns to good standingby paying all back dues through the current month( 144), PLUS a 50 reinstatement fee. Thereinstatement fee cannot be paid until the back duesare paid in full.kelly@local101.net.You may also printthe forms from theLocal 101 websiteand mail or faxthem to us.HEALTH &WELFARE FUND:2020 HealthInsuranceEnrollmentForms Pleasereturn ASAP.TO vid Prost, owner of ProstHeating and Cooling willretire from Local 101 on2/1/2020. David had 34 yearsof Service with Local 101.Thank you David for the yearsof Service and Instructing.Dennis Feazel will retire fromLocal 101 on 2/1/2020. Dennishad 11 years of Service withLocal 101. Thank you for youryears of Service.Pension: If you are thinking about retiring, pleasenotify the Pension Fund about three months before yourretirement date.When you have beenlaid off, it is yourresponsibility to informthe Hall. Please call tolet us know yourlay-off date. Thisincludes members whohave been traveling.When working a jobthat is out of Local101’s jurisdiction, it isnot only a courtesy,but also necessary thatyou call the BusinessManager of thatparticular jurisdiction.Jurisdictional Maps& Local ContactInformation areavailable at our Hall.A locked Drop-Box islocated adjacent to theAdministrative OfficeDoors. Anyone needingto drop off union duespayments, confidentialpaperwork, etc. afterhours is encouraged touse the box as it ischecked everymorning.

TRAINING NEWSEXPIREDCERTIFICATIONSSTEVEN BUETTNERBRAZE1/1/2020DAVE PRITCHARDSMAW & GTAW12/4/2019ROBERT VERNIERBRAZE11/23/2019BRIAN SHACKELFORDUA 51 BRAZE11/2/2019KEITH PERKINSSMAW & GTAW10/24/2019CertificationsWelding smaw/gtawJAMIE ATTERBERRYSMAW & GTAW3/1/2020WES BUEHNESMAW2/28/2020PAT COLEMANSMAW & GTAW3/9/2020DEREK MCKENZIESMAW & GTAW3/1/2020Medical gas brazeMATT BIEKERTBRAZE3/3/2020DAVE BODENBRAZE3/15/2020RANDY CLEVELANDBRAZE2/9/2020SHAWN JONESBRAZE3/13/2020ADAM JUENGERBRAZE2/14/2020JEFF MITCHELLBRAZE1/31/2020MIKE SCHRANDBRAZE1/31/2020PAT SCHULEINBRAZE3/30/2020BRAZE UA 50 & 51APPRENTICETOJOURNEYMANApprentice Bruce Rakerstopped out to a JourneymanPlumber at the JanuaryUnion Meeting.Congratulations to Bruce oncompletion of yourapprenticeship.BRUCE RAKERSUA 512/20/2020UA MEDICAL GAS CLASSLocal 101 will be holding a Medical Gas Class this Spring Semester. Itwill meet every Thursday night from 5pm until 8pm. If you areinterested in getting your Medical Gas Certification, please contact Richat 618-234-5504 extension #3. You can sign up for the class untilFebruary 6th.Welding classLocal 101 will be holding a Welding Class on Wednesday nights from5pm until 8pm. If you are interested in getting a UA WeldingCertification, please come up and Weld. Spots are limited, so sign upearly.

RY 2020Sunday8175641531421311229212912Executive BoardMeeting 5:00pm1920Retiree LunchBeef BrisketMashed PotatoesGreen Bean2810JATC TrusteeMeeting 4pm182725162417H & W/ PensionTrustee Meeting1:00pm2326Finance Comm.Meeting 6pmUnion Meeting7:30pm

UNION MEETING February 26th 7:30pm FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL 101 8 PREMIER DR BELLEVILLE, IL 62220 PH: 618-234-5504 FAX: 618-234-3496 WEBSITE: www.ualocal101.org RETIREE LUNCH February 20th - Noon Sliced Beef Brisket Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Green Beans w/Bacon Cake & Cookies @Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 101