REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING December 18th, 2003       4:00 P.M.

 

The 1st shift regular membership meeting was held on Thursday, December 18th, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. with Keith Hammond presiding.

 

The 61 members present paid their respects to the flag.

 

Prayer was held for the membership and for the local.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Roll call was taken with Chris Algren, Sue Bostwick, Tony Branscomb, Don Brewer, Kathy Coleman, Tony Hamblin, Rob Hollister, Rick Inman, Denny Mesarvey, Steve Shop, Bonnie Sturgill Ken Luneke, Dwayne Myers  absent.  Pat Rickman, Gary Reagan, Brian Woolum on vacation.  Latrice Dewitt and Mike Mckenna on sick leave.

 

Motion made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the November membership minutes, subject to question.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion made and seconded to approve the December executive board minutes as read, subject to question.

 

Motion approved unanimously.

 

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN, DAVE HEIZER:

 

Reported on the status of the grievance procedure.

 

Active last month at 3rd:   269

 

This month at 3rd:    289

 

Appeal Step:   4

 

Paragraph 99 – 0

 

Zone 1 – 23

Zone 2- 16

Zone 3 -173

Zone 4 –77

 

Reported on Employment Status level.

 

Active Employment   1339

Leaves  - 96

Lay offs – 334

 

Dave read a letter of resignation from Tim Beverly, alternate committeeman to Tracy Kelly.

 

Motion made and seconded to approve the chairman’s report subject to question.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, DAVID HILL:

 

Reported on the meeting we will have in plant 10 auditorium on December 22nd. Asked all reps to get out and talk to the younger employees and convince them to attend the meeting.

 

Spoke to board members about the incentive retirements that will be coming up next year.

 

Motion made and seconded to approve the executive secretary’s report, subject to question.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT, KEITH HAMMOND:

 

Reported that Local and State AFL-CIO delegate nominations will be held in January,  Elections will be held in February. There are nine delegates to the Local AFL-CIO and nine delegates to state.

 

Reported on the United Way food pantry.

 

Reported on the 2003 National Agreement. It was 94% approves.

 

Reported that the Christmas party went very well and that the leftover toys were given to Georgia Hickey at the United Waty for distribution to Union families with illnesses, layoffs, etc.

 

Reported that a new bingo will be coming in January. The charity is Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Dayton.

 

Reported that the American Cancer Society Fish fry will be in March. Tickets for the Harley will go on sale after Christmas.

 

Reported that Mike Bindas’ swearing in ceremony will be December 29th at the District office. RSVP required.

 

Reported that the District 7 Open house is December 23rd. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Motion was made and seconded to approve the President’s report, subject to question.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

Keith Bailey spoke about the Christmas party and thanked everyone for their help and support.

 

Motion made and seconded to approve the committee report.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

NO GOOD AND WELFARE: 

 

NO OLD BUSINESS: 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

 

Dave Hill

Executive Secretary