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MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING OF NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN AREA LOCAL #2247

Date:  Tuesday, November 15th, 2022

Place:  Gallagher’s.

President Kelly Heaney called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

A quorum was declared with 19 members in attendance. 

Kelly Heaney led the Pledge of Allegiance and Steve Paradise gave the Invocation. 

The following officers were present:  President Kelly Heaney, Secretary/Treasurer Art Ciesielczyk, Recording Secretary Jenny Starry, Bay Breeze Editor Bill Kabacinski, Maintenance Craft Director Lance Bouyear and Clerk Craft Director Jenny Ewald.  Vice President Dave Kroll was excused.

Minutes of the October 2022 meeting were read by Kelly Heaney.  A motion was made by Steve Paradise and seconded by Clade Adkins to accept the minutes.  Motion passed. 

The financial report for October was read by Secretary/Treasurer Art Ciesielczyk.  

Executive Committee:  The e-board discussed Kelly’s situation, The APWU Health Insurance, the bowling party and drawing number sticks for the remaining gift cards. 

Labor/Management:  Management is not posting the minutes, so Jenny Ewald is.         

Grievance:  A line-H was filed for sub-contracting.  Crossing craft grievances are being filed. 

Safety/Health:  Fill out your own accident report if you get hurt.                     

Legislative:  Steve talked about the Federal Employee Fairness Act to buy back casual time.  Call Gallagher’s office and tell him to support this.                                               

OWCP:            

Constitution:      

New Members:  Randall McCabe 

Lost Members:  Tony Bartkowiak and Debbie Lemmens        

COMMUNICATIONS 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS  

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Jenny Ewald and seconded by Karilee Hookana to pick number sticks to give away the remaining 11 gift cards.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Steve Paradise and seconded by Clade Adkins to make 10 copies of the JCIM and the contract.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Steve Paradise and seconded by Brenda Ellenson to donate $100 each to the Salvation Army, House of Hope and NEW Community Shelter.  Motion passed.  

 

OTHER BUSINESS  

Ordering more shirts was discussed. 

Clade Adkins, Jenny Ewald, Dave Sass and Jesse Weber all talked about the training they attended. 

NEXT MEETING

A motion was made by Karilee Hookana and seconded by Cheryl McCandless to have the next meeting on Wednesday, January 11th at 4 pm at Gallagher’s.  Motion passed. 

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Sebastian Zeutzius and seconded by Clade Adkins to adjourn the meeting.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:05.  Motion passed.  

The $10 door prize was won by Dave Sass.

The t-shirt/beanie door prize winners were Karilee Hookana and Jenny Starry.

Everyone in attendance got a Meijer gift card and sticks were drawn for the winners of the remaining 11.

The $160 rolling jackpot winner was Alex Perez.  He was not present so it will be $180 at the next meeting.   

Attendees: See attached sign-in sheet.

Minutes submitted by Recording Secretary Jenny Starry.