Eugene Carpenters Union Local 1273

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Local Union #1273, Eugene, OR

Fellow members of Local 1273

 My name is John Watts and I recently had the honor of attending the 12th Annual Delegates Convention in Spokane, Washington as alternate
delegate. The convention was a three day event on August 14-16, 2008 with over 250 delegates representing five states (OR.,WA.,MT.,ID.and
WY) about 50% were new delegates like myself.

 The convention began with a meeting very much like our own local meetings, except substantially larger.The convention was host to the Governor of Washington Christine Gregoire and the General President of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and others. I felt that the best speech was given by one of our own members, State Representative Dist. 8 Paul Holvey. His speech was given in a no nonsense fashion informing us of the work that he is doing in Salem for both the U.B.C.and everyone in our state.

 The convention also hosted dozens of workshops and forums ranging from new delegate training to finance and bylaws as well as caucus for
interior/exterior and piledrivers. The best informational resources was talking with people who are involved with Union organizing and
political action all over the Northwest.

 The primary reason for this convention was to hold elections for the various officers of the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of
Carpenters. As a new delegate the process was foreign to me, but fortunately I was accompanied by Jack Mcdonald and Bill Chistopherson who are both veterans of the election process. They guided me through
the historical and personal dynamics of the election which are
difficult to report upon. I will note that our own Local President Bill Chistopherson won his election by a wide margin in a race marked
with narrow victories.  Enough said the results of the election are listed below:

Council Election Results
Officers –

Executive Secretary Treasurer – Doug Tweedy, LU1388
President – Bruce Dennis, LU247
Vice President – Roger Hornbuckle, LU2396
Warden – Rockey Marshall, LU770
Conductor – Tom Flynn, LU98

Executive Committee at large by state:

Washington State
Ken Milici – LU131
Joe Baca – LU1144
John Jaffe – LU470
Cass Prindle – LU1797
Rick Short – LU562
Roger Johanson – LU2396
Justin McLendon – LU1699

Oregon
Bill Chistopherson – LU1273
Bob Acker – LU2416
Brian Mundy – LU711
Jerry Auvil – LU 2154
Pete Savage – LU247

Idaho
Lance Fritze – LU1691

Montana
Mary Alice McMurray – LU557

Wyoming
Mary Ellen Renz

 In conclusion I must say that my delegate experience was both educational and enjoyable.
I find it reassuring that the views of Local 1273 have a voice beyond our own hall with Bill Chistopherson  at the regional level and Paul Holvey in Salem.

 Thank you for your interest.

 I welcome any questions.
 John Watts
 1(541)998-6785
john.willysguy@gmail.com

 Hope you find this current

Kevin Hayes Apprentice Assistance
Scholarship

Kevin Hayes completed the Apprenticeship program the same day he lost his life on the job in August 2002.  His widow, Sarah, has requested an Assistance Fund be allocated to deserving Apprentices who have a love of the trade, Union, family and community as Kevin did.  Therefore, a Scholarship Fund has been set up in memory of Kevin Hayes.


Deadline Reminder:
The application must be made on the official Local Union #1273 application and returned to Local #1273 no later than 5 PM March 15, 2008. 

Faxing is not acceptable. 

Postmarks will also not be accepted.

The following criteria apply to the qualification of the apprentice:

The apprentice must be a member of Carpenters Local Union #1273

Only one award will be granted to a single apprentice during their apprenticeship

The apprentice must be in Good standing with the Union during the entire application process (Feb-April)

The apprentice must be in their 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th term in The Region 6 JATC Program  as of January 1, 2006.

An application, including a questionnaire and brief e
essay, must be completed by the applicant.

Applicants must be up to date with their Apprenticeship classes, progress reports etc. 
  (status with the WCTC will be checked and considered)

    June 26th membership meeting will be holding elections at the union hall at 2102 west 10th Eugene.
At 6pm.
 
this meeting will bring a new set of faces to our local and our e board will be stronger because of the participation and energy involved.
Working together to make our local and the area working conditions stronger and more positive for all of us. Bringing together local area contractors is our primary goal and strengthening the area workforce and providing them with solid UNION work is our strategy.
With the help of members and area reps we can achieve these goals .
Never doubt that your union is only as strong as the people who build and maintain it and that means YOUand ME

The picnic on the weekend of July26th& 27th is an opportunity for all of us to unite in solidarity and friendship as we work to make our local stronger. Participation is the key to our success.

If thats something your interested in feel free to contact me or sign up at the hall.