SSEPTEMBEREPTEMBER 2, 20132, 2013

Join us for an afternoon of Solidarity!

To walk in the parade with your fellow brothers and sisters, meet at the

East end of Iowa State Capital at 10:30 AM for the parade line-up. Parade will begin at 11:00 AM and ends at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. We want

to have the biggest group there to show our pride in I.B.E.W. Local #347!

After the parade join us at the Union Labor Park: 4602 Morningstar Drive. Directions: Off of Euclid Avenue, go north onto 12th Street. 12th Street

turns into Morningstar Drive. The Labor Park is on the West.

Bring everyone! This is a family affair!

According to Wikipedia: The form for the celebration of Labor Day was outlined in

the first proposal of the holiday: A street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations",

followed by a festival for the workers and their families.

Official Publication of Local Union #347

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Inside this issue:

Official Publication of Local Union #347

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I N T E R N A T I O N A L B R O T H E R H O O D O F E L E C T R I C A L W O R K E R S

Labor Day Information 1

Business Manager’s

Report

2

New Officer Oath

pictures

3

Pension Information 3

Made in the USA 3

Membership News 4

Meeting Minutes 4

Apprenticeship News 5

Journeyman Training 5

Reinstate/Drop List 6

Monthly Calendar 7

Important Numbers/

Contacts

8

Brothers and Sisters,

Labor Day is on September 2, 2013. Our Local Union will again be

participating in the Labor Day Parade this year and everyone is encour-

aged to attend. This is a celebration of Labor, Labor Unions and

Solidarity. It is a day to appreciate all of the victories won by Labor

throughout history, but also a day to reflect on the losses that have

helped us grow as an organization. Use this time to remember that our

Union is YOU, all of you together, standing up for not only yourself, but

for the man or woman working next to you. Brothers and Sisters what

you must understand is that it takes each and every one of you to make

us as strong as we are. WE are the Union. WE are the front line in the

war against Labor in the country. You have to be proud of who you are

and what you have become. You are the IBEW. You represent every-

thing it stands for. Stick together, respect each other and protect each

other.

Following the parade we will gather for the Solidarity Fest at the Union

Labor Park. It will be a great time as well so gather the family after the

parade and bring them out to celebrate with all of our Brothers and

Sisters from the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor. We are

counting on a great turnout again this year.

Union Labor Park

4640 NW Morningstar Drive

Des Moines, IA 50313

Directions:

From 2nd Avenue (North of Euclid), go West on Aurora Avenue.

Continue until you get to NW Morningstar Drive and go North. The

park will be on the West side of the road.

Brotherhood Strong, Patrick H. Wells

Former President Pat Wells swears in new

President Scott Farnsworth.

Newly elected Officers sworn in (L to R): Tim Hawthorne,

Dave Butler, Pat Wells, Mike O’Brien, Jason Ballard, Doug

Wolf, Ed Allen, Dale Wion and Kyle Overton.

Cold season is imminent—especially considering

the little ones are back to school! But union-made

Puffs are there to take care of your sniffling, sneez-

ing and running noses. Manufactured by USW

members, Puffs tissue can help soften the blow of

getting sick. Where can you find Puffs tissues?

Almost everywhere! Pick up a box (or two) today!

Recently, a portion of the membership was sent a letter in the mail from an individual who was

misrepresenting himself as a Representative of the IBEW Local #347 Retirement and 401K Plan.

So there is no confusion in the future, below we have listed the ONLY individuals that the Local

has authorized to work with the membership on our behalf:

Dale Roshek – Authorized Plan Representative

Mr. Rosheks Team Members:

Alex Schelling – Financial Advisor Tyler Kamerman – Financial Advisor

Taylor Finch – Producer Associate McKenzie Vogt – Producer Associate

If you have previously been working with a different individual and would like to continue to work

with them, it is your right to do so. However, whatever fees that may be associated with doing so

will be paid for by you individually. If you would like the Union to get you in contact with any of

the above Representatives we will be happy to do so.

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E-mails:

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Pat: phwells@ibewlu347.org

Al: ajdeheer@ibewlu347.org

Doug: dlbuchman@ibewlu347.org

Member Benefits, Stacy: smyoung@ibewlu347.org

Dues, Carol: caharvey@ibewlu347.org

Resign: resign@ibewlu347.org

Last Months Job Referrals

53—referrals sent out 23—Regular Calls 9—Short Call

8—Apprentice 12—Unindentureds 1—CW/CE (FD)

1 Proposition for membership

2 Oath of Obligations

1 Early Retirement approved

1 Normal Retirement approved

3 Donation requests approved

Summer Picnic discussed

Labor Day Parade discussed

Iowa Wind Energy membership

approved.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

IBEW Local Union #347

Sydney Paige Thoma

Born: June 28, 2013

7 lbs., 12 oz.; 20” long

Parents: Jacob & Michelle Thoma

Alizah Marie Meis

Born: July 17, 2013

6 lbs., 14 oz.; 19 1/2” long

Parents: Caleb & Sarah Meis

Riley Cooper Dawson

Born: August 14, 2013

9 lbs., 1 oz.; 20 3/4” long

Parents: Don Dawson II & Anna Earleywine

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Apprenticeship News

Iowa Electrical Apprenticeship staff has been gradually

preparing for the upcoming 2013/2014 school year through-

out the summer months. Recently, the newest batch of ap-

prentices completed the “Boot Camp” class that helps to bet-

ter equip them to meet basic skills and safety requirements

for the job.

Classes begin the week of September 9, 2013 and the entire

staff looks forward to another successful and productive

year!

JOURNEYMAN TRAINING CLASSES

Take advantage of classes scheduled as the time for license renewal is almost up! You must

have 18 hours (6 of which are code) of update training in order to qualify for your license

renewal. Don’t delay! Time is running out!

“NFPA 70E - Electrical Hazard and Safety Awareness for the Qualified Worker”

September 3rd-5th from 4:30-8:30 PM each evening at the JATC. 12 non-code CEC’s.

“2012 NFPA 70E Update for the Qualified Electrical Worker” October 9th from 5-9 PM

at the JATC. 4 non-code CEC’s.

This class allows all journeyman with an existing NFPA 70E certification card issued by the

JATC to remain relevant regarding electrical workplace safety requirements. All participants

who complete the 4-hour update will receive a new certification card indicating they have

received training according to the 2012 NFPA 70E Standard. Those individuals who have

not previously completed the 12-hour NFPA 70E course must complete the 12-hour course,

which has been updated to the 2012 NFPA 70E Standard.

For more class listings and to enroll for a class, check out the JATC website at

www.iowajatc.org.

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“A” Members

Adam S. Ames

Nick A. Ashenfelter

Derek R. Baldwin

Paul J. Ballard

Dustin A. Baudler

Jeremy R. Baysinger

Martin D. Belcher

Matthew P. Berg

Chad E. Beyer

Mark A. Brinkman

Edwin C. Brose

Anthony L. Burrows

Paul B. Bushong

Mike I. Byers

Ron E. Carpenter

Scott E. Clark

Brandon L. Corbett

Ronald W. Crook

Bradley M. Daggett

Joseph E. Davis

Robert K. Dennis

Ryan E. Dillon

Tywon J. Dudley

Kent O. Dudney

Ronald D. Eaton

Randolph D. Elliott

Raymond L. Fast

Joshua J. Fett

Alan T. Fluharty

Justin Flynn

Jeffrey R. Foster

Jason A. Fouche

Michael A. Garcia

Scott S. Gardner

David E. Glaspie

Jason R. Halbrook

David G. Halverson

Aaron J. Hamel

Titus D. Hammond

Brian S. Harlow

Guy R. Hayden

Stephen L. Henson

Tyler J. Hougham

Corey A. Jackson

Hamon O. Johnson

Michael D. Jones

Allan J. Kennedy

Jon C. Kirkhart

Chase Kohler

William J. Kovacevich

Jason L. Lane

Justin A. Lantz

Abe J. Lawson

C “JR” A. Legg

Brian C. Liske

Corey A. Little

Cory R. Lueth

Brian A. Lundberg

Elliott J. Mann

Mark Martindale

Robert J. McCauley

Jeff L. McCutcheon

Barbara J. Mentzer

Scott Mentzer

Chris M. Miller

Nathan J. Mooney

Jamie R. Moorman

Don Morgheim

Christopher M. Murphy

Michael W. Murphy

Jonathan M. Nelson

Troy J. Nikkel

Patrick K. O’Brien

Kevin D. O’Connor

James H. Olson

Lee A. Patterson

Michael A. Pauscher

Brian L. Piercy

Sherman N. Powell

Mike R. Quick

David T. Ramsell

Doug W. Renslow

Logan M. Richardson

David J. Riley

Chad R. Rinehart

Vincent L. Ross

Nathan W. Russell

Ron J. Saf

Phillip J. Schaffer

James C. Schieffer

Adam L. Schmidt

Trevor D. Schmidt

Jared A. Seehusen

Jason R. Senecaut

Brendan P. Shanahan

William M. Shaw

Erik L. Sheldahl

Daniel G. Smith

Nathan P. Smith

Ray D. Smith

Duane A. Springer

Todd A. Stewart

James D. Sullivan

Sean R. Sullivan

Mike C. Susanin

Brent T. Swalin

Charles J. Taylor

Jacob M. Thoma

Jason W. VanBaalen

Michael G. Walkup

Michael G. Walsh

Halsey C. Wasson

Bridget C. Webb

Joe W. White

Jamie W. Willey

William R. Wilson

Bryan H. York

Miles A. Young

“BA” Members

Gautam M. Beirman

Joshua A. Bennett

Judith Braun

Joseph M. Burchett

David A. DeBruyn

Scott D. Easler

Eric J. Gannon

Stacy M. Hickman

Eric T. Hughes

Jeffrey W. Lampe

Natalie A. Martindale

James A. Price

James A. Sturgill

Michael D. Thomas

Brandi J. Vick

David E. Willemsen

The following people

will be dropped if their

dues are not paid by

September 30, 2013.

This list was run on Au-

gust 20, 2013.

“A” Members

Michael R. Close

Benjamin J. Erickson

Derek J. Hannam

Ryan E. Keuning

Jerome T. Miller

William T. Newton

David D. Sampson

David K. Sharon

“BA” Members

Michael A. Hansen

Jesus Jimenez-Sandoval

SEPT. 1ST DROPS

Jerry E. LeFleur

Travis J. Townsend

Robert J. Wiles

The following people will fall into reinstatement ($30) if their dues are not paid by September 30, 2013.

This list was run on August 20, 2013. This list is broken down into “A” and “BA” members.

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September 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

3 EP-2 Mtg. 4:00 PM

4 5 6 7

8

9

Trans-Lux Mtg. 2:30 & 3:15 PM

10 Firestone Mtg.

3:00 PM

11 Firestone Mtg.

3:00 PM

12 GENERAL

MEMBERSHIP MTG. 5:00 PM

Retiree Luncheon

13 14

15 16 Stockman/

Deliveryman Mtg. 4:30 PM

17 Keystone Mtg. after work

18 V.D.V. Mtg. 4:00 PM

19 KCCI Mtg. 1:00 PM

T.S.T. Mtg.

3:30 & 4:30 PM

20 21

22

23

24 E-Board Mtg.

4:00 PM

25

26 Fort Dodge Mtg.

5:00 PM

27

28

29 30

Labor

Day!

Hall Closed

Join us September 2, 2013 at 10:30 AM on the East side of the Iowa State Capital

with your family to walk with our Union family in the Annual Labor Day Parade!

Hope to see you there!

Local Union 347, IBEW 850 18th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50314

LOCAL UNION 347—www.ibewlu347.org Business Office open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday: Phone: (515) 243-1924 For Job Calls, call after 4:30 PM daily and all weekend long: (515) 243-5412 Fax #: (515) 243-8772 Local #347 Benefits Website: www.ibew347benefits.com

LOCAL 347 HEALTH INSURANCE GROUP #78-380001 Dollar Bank Billing & Claims Information: Call Wilson-McShane (515) 224-4308 or 1-877-224-4308

To search for a United Health Care in-network provider call:1-866-596-8447 or go to www.uhc.com and click on Options PPO.

V.S.P. INFORMATION (Eye Care)—www.vsp.com To search for a provider or to look at available benefits go to www.vsp.com and click on member benefits. To contact V.S.P. directly if you do not have internet access: 1-800-877-7195

LOCAL 347 PENSION PLAN & 401K #4-31329 Admin. by Principal: 1-800-547-7754 www.principal.com. When calling have your P.I.N. ready Address changes: 1-800-547-7754

TRADESMEN CREDIT UNION: (515) 243-8735

RETIREE RESOURCES: IBEW Retiree helpline: 1-800-733-4239

NEBF: 1-301-556-4300

Have your Card# or SS# ready

L.D.I. INFORMATION (Prescription)—www.LDIRx.com Retail & Mail-Order Prescription and Drug Programs To contact L.D.I. directly if you do not have internet access: 1-866-516-3121

DELTA DENTAL INFORMATION—www.deltadental.com When presenting your ID Card, please notify the provider to only use the last 9 digits or your Member ID #. To contact Delta Dental directly if you do not have internet access: 1-800-544-0718