February 2015 - IAM Local Lodge 839
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February 2015 - IAM Local Lodge 839
3917 E MacArthur Rd. Wichita, KS. 67210 A Publication for “The Fighting Machinists” Representing the Workers of Spirit AeroSystems Vol.10 Number 2 www.ll839.org www.goiam.org February 2015 February 2015 Pictured above, left to right - New Executive Board for LL 839 Back row: Mike Danler, Larry Stafford, Joni Pierce, Susan Hiebert and Cornell Beard Front row: Andi Petersen, Rickey Nelson and Betty Brooks Andi Petersen: President I joined the IAM, in 2000 when I first started working in the aircraft industry. I started my journey at Raytheon / Beech as a sheet metal /composite mechanic and later an inspector. I started at Spirit in 2010 in quality. I have a wonderful 15 year old son, Travis, who attends Rose Hill High School. He plays basketball and baseball, which keeps us both pretty busy. I enjoy reading, playing games with my family, attending church and spending time with friends. I would like to thank you for your support and trust in me and I look forward to serving the membership to the best of my ability. I would also like to thank all of the people who make what we do look easy; without their help, we would not be successful! Betty Brooks: Vice President In 1986, I hired in and have been an IAM member of Local Lodges 834/839 since. I have been a teller on multiple elections and contracts. In 1989, I experienced first hand the ugliness of a strike (which a group of us got hit), when all we were doing was standing up, fighting for our jobs, fighting on how workers should be treated and what's fair for us all to succeed, and I still believe in that. I've been a steward for almost 4 years and also served on the Safety/Health and Benefit Committees for the past 2. I would like to thank each and everyone of you. I’m honored and look forward to working for you, and with you, these next 3 years. Cont. on page 2 Pg 2 MACHINISTS MATTERS February 2015 Cont. from page 1 Larry Stafford: Recording Secretary I came to work at Boeing from Bloomington/Normal Illinois in 1979. I Joined the Union at Orientation, laid off in 1984-1985 for 23 months and joined again at Orientation. I started being active in the Union in the 90’s -during the Strikes and then working with Community Service Committee, cooking on meeting days. I am a charter member of LL839 and the first Union Steward elected after the sale to Onex. I was elected to be a Delegate, serving at the 2008 IAM Convention and elected as the Local Lodge Recording Secretary in 2008, and have held that position since. I’ve been married to Suzan for almost 37 years and have 3 adult kids, Michelle Hastings, Meghan and Joshua and 2 granddaughters, Harlow and Josephine. Joni Pierce: Secretary Treasurer I have worked at Spirit almost 36 years. I have been a Union Steward since June of 1986. At the sell of Boeing to Spirit, I was asked to serve as the first Secretary Treasurer for our newly chartered Local Lodge No. 839 until the first election. Since that time, I have had the privilege to continue to serve in this capacity. Additionally, I have volunteered to serve on several of our Local’s Committees. I have been elected to serve as a Delegate for the 2008 and 2012 Grand Lodge Conventions, the Audit Committee, a Delegate to Union Label, Wichita/Hutch Labor Federation, and District 70. During the last election, I was also elected to be on Kansas State Council, I was really excited about this new endeavor. But, do you want to know what has been the most fun and the most interesting for me in all these years to help with? It has been being a Teller in the Elections and the Contract Votes, being with my Union brothers and sisters. I keep hearing about how people want the Union to be more transparent; well folks YOU are the Union, please take my word and get more involved, if you want to know more about this GREAT Union to which we belong. That is the BEST WAY to find out how things work. I still learn things about the union all the time. We have Local Lodge Bylaws, District Bylaws, and then International governs us with the IAM Constitution. Thank you for electing me to serve for another term and I look forward to working with you all. Susan Hiebert: Trustee I have been a proud union member for 26 years. I have served, and continue to serve, on the eboard and many local lodge committees, and delegate positions. I am also a shop steward in transportation on 2nd shift. I enjoy family, friends, camping, country living, and the good Lord above. Thank you for your support. Rickey Nelson: Trustee I’ve been married for 19 years. I have eight children. I have worked for Spirit for 17½ years. I have been a steward for 10. I love people, church, bowling and fishing. Cornell Beard: Trustee I have been with Boeing / Spirit for 18 years and a proud Union Steward for 15 years. I was your JPA for 1. Thank you all for your trust as your new Trustee and District Delegate. God Bless. Mike Danler: Conductor/Sentinel Hello, I want to start out by saying thank you for coming out to vote. I have been working here at Spirit for 7 ½ years now. I work in CMCW Machine Shop 2nd shift. I have been a shop steward for a 1 ½ years. I really look forward to serving the membership. Thank you again. Pg 3 MACHINISTS MATTERS February 2015 Community Service Committee By: Andi Petersen The Community Service Committee would like to thank the membership for the support that you give to us when you purchase food from the kitchen and tickets for all of our drawings. The money you spend enables us to procure additional items for baskets and raffles and allows us to help our members in need! Thank you for all that you do! The Community Service Committee would like to congratulate Rita Rogers (pictured). Rita is a Business Rep with District 70 and Member of Local Lodge 774. Rita is the winner of the Super Bowl Basket. The basket valued at $120.00 contained items to host the perfect Super Bowl Party! At the February Meeting, the Community Service Committee will be hosting a drawing for a Valentines Day Basket. The basket includes a 1 night stay at the Hotel at Old Town, movies tickets, wine, wine glasses and other lovely items to make your Valentines Day extra special! Tickets will sell for $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be immediately following the membership meeting. The Community Service Committee would also like to thank you for your support of the Warm Hearts Campaign. Over 10,000 items were collected this year, which exceeded the 8,000 from last year! KAKE Channel 10 attributes this accomplishment to our partnership with them. Thank you again for your generosity and support! Thank You For All That YOU Do! Pg 4 MACHINISTS MATTERS February 2015 Pg 5 MACHINISTS MATTERS February 2015 MACHINISTS MATTERS Pg 6 February 2015 New Members for the Month of January 2015 KEVIN W. ALLEN ROGER W. AUSTIN ANDREA. BANUELOS CINDY. CLAIBORNE ORVAL L. DAVIDSON KHUONG. DINH DAVID E. HAMPTON PAULA. HART MICHAEL L. HEATER SCOTT P. HENRY RYAN. HUBLICK JOSEPH P. IRWIN RICKIE. JEFFERSON LINDSEY. LEDBETTER CHAD. MANESS STANLEY. MARSTELLER WENDELL. MARTIN BRAD. MENDENHALL JEFF. OSBURN CHRIS. PANYARA ANTHONY. PHOTHIRAT TANNER. RICKE MITCHELL. WILLIAMS JESSE L. WOODWARD Wichita Area Union Label and Service Trades Council 34th Annual All You Can Eat Chili and Hobo Supper February 14, 2015 5:30 until ? 3830 S. Meridian Adults $7.00 Children 6 yrs to 12 yrs $3.00 5 yrs and younger FREE Come join us for all you can eat chili, hobo stew, desserts, and beverages, while playing bingo and winning many prizes. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Monthly Union Meetings 2nd Saturday of the Month Local Lodge 839 Executive Board meets at 8:00 AM Regular Meeting at 10:00 AM 3917 E. MacArthur Rd. Wichita, Kansas 67210 Phone: (316) 524-1090 Fax: (316) 529-1277 The Fighting Machinists www.ll839.org President - Andi Petersen Vice President - Betty Brooks Recording Secretary - Larry Stafford Treasurer - Joni Pierce Trustees - Susan Hiebert, Rickey Nelson Cornell Beard Conductor/Sentinel - Michael Danler Communicator - Ron Lea Educator - Austin Ledbetter 1st Shift In-Plant Rep. - Tim Johnson 2nd Shift In-Plant Rep. - Jason Baze Editor - Kaitlin Dillmon We are the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. We belong to Local Lodge 839 of District 70 in Wichita Kansas. We represent the Fighting Machinists of Spirit AeroSystems. We work to give our members a voice on the job. Visit our website often at www.ll839.org for helpful and timely information. If you have any questions, contact one of your In-Plant Representatives at 524-1090. If you have any articles you want published, e-mail the Editor at [email protected]. The opinions expressed in any articles are the opinions of that author not the representatives of LL839 All Content © of IAM Local Lodge 839 2005-2015, All Rights Reserved