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Spring, 2012 Vol. 21, No. 2 •• Business Manager’s Letter •• I usually begin this col•• umn writing about things that happened since my •• last article. This time I’d •• like to lead with something that’s going to hap•• pen in the near future — •• and very much in my thoughts these days. I •• have decided that after 47 •• enjoyable and sometimes challenging years in the and more recently inside the office of this •• field great Local Union, the time has come to retire. •• It has been the tasks that need completion, probthat need solutions — the “unfinished busi•• lems ness” — that has kept me from retiring sooner. •• “You can’t leave just yet,” I’ve persuaded myself times, “not when there are so many things •• several to be done.” I’ve said the same to other officers •• when they told me of their plan to retire. •• The “unfinished” will never stay finished for long, come to understand. As each task is complet•• I’ve ed, there will always be another one right behind it. there will always be something new to •• Likewise, learn. Throughout my career as a union plumber •• and as a union leader, school never ended. •• There was never a doubt where I was headed. My Tom Sullivan, a city plumber and inspector, •• father, introduced me to Steve Bailey and Steve Lamb. •• My fate was sealed. I was going to be a plumber. •• I remember the healthy appetite for learning I with me as a new apprentice in 1965, and •• brought fortunately for me I always seemed to find the best •• of teachers wherever I went. I worked with a lot of journeymen and apprentices. They took the •• great time to teach me not only basic plumbing skills but instill in me the pride to do the job right, •• also regardless of the fact that the majority of my work •• would be buried inside the walls of the finished They mentored me; they instilled that •• building. pride that lives inside a professional trades •• special person. The opportunity to learn and improve was greatest of gifts, and that has stayed with me •• the throughout the years. •• In my third year of apprenticeship I was fortunate •• enough to compete in the UA’s national apprentice and I won 2nd place. My career was off to •• contest a good start, I believed. I worked first for C.F. •• Wesensten (owned by the grandfather of Business Lawrence Wesensten). In 1969 I joined •• Agent Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating, working on the of the original McCormick Place and •• construction later Sears Tower (now Willis Tower). In my 20•• plus years at Great Lakes I benefitted from the of special people like George •• experience Sr., Gene Brunning, Bob Heider and •• Treutelaar so many more who fostered my success as a fore•• man and eventually a superintendent. were many opportunities to learn from for•• There mer Union officers inside the office of Local 130, •• during a string of part-time officer positions as ser(1975), executive board member •• geant-of-arms and vice president before entering the union office •• full time as secretary-treasurer in 1990. For the 12 years I continued to learn while serving •• next under Business Manager Jerry Sullivan, a consum•• mate leader and educator. •• continued on page 11 • By James T. Sullivan It’s St. Patrick’s Day, But Is This Chicago? The Shannon Rovers march along Columbus Drive at the start of the 57th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The annual rite of spring benefitted from a summer-like day. At five minutes before noon, there were enough people gathered at the corner of Balbo Street and Columbus Drive to fill Soldier Field — maybe Wrigley Field, too. Portable fences kept the layers of bystanders on both sides of Columbus Drive from spilling onto the street. Looking north it was the same picture for blocks, all the way to the Chicago River. A separate crowd assembled in the center of the street. In front was an older gentleman who held a banner tied to a staff that read, “For the glory of God and the honor of St. Patrick.” Only the experienced parade watchers may have recognized him as Johnny Lattner, the Notre Dame football star and 1953 Heisman Trophy winner. He smiled and kidded as he raised his hemline a couple inches and extended his leg out for a few camera-toters on the sidewalk who responded with shutter clicks and laughter. Behind Johnny stood several lines of the Shannon Rovers, ready to beat their drums and let out their bagpipes’ moving melody when given the cue. The designated VIPs took their place at the front of the line. They included parade leaders, politicians and priests. This year even the “An Taoiseach” of Ireland, Enda Kenny, decided to drop in, guarded by U.S. Secret Service agents. Everywhere you looked it was a sea of green, in and on both sides of the street, all the way to the Chicago River — which was also wearing its emerald green coat on this day. It was Saturday, March 17, and it was St. Patrick’s Day… But was this really Chicago? At the start of the parade the thermometer read 71 degrees and continued to climb. Gone were the overcoats, wool caps and gloves under which parade watchers huddled and shivered against the dampness and cold winds at this same corner last year. Today, tee shirts, shorts and sockless tennis shoes were the preferred dress. Today, the sky was clear and the sun warm enough to call for sunscreen as the only protection from the elements. You may never have seen more people gathered for this parade, and you surely never saw weather like this at Chicago’s lakefront on March 17th! The parade stepped off at noon sharp with all the usual anticipation and excitement, maybe even more. The combination of warm weather and parade day that fell on the real St. Patrick’s Day may have brought out one of the largest crowds ever. Looking west, the sunlight and clear blue sky seemed to make even the towering Chicago Loop skyline shine brighter. The parade Grand Marshal, Fr. Cletus Kiley, was joined by fellow clergy members, Guest of Honor, Fr. Jack Clair, and Parade Honoree Fr. Scott Donohue, president of the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Could the trinity of priests have had anything to do with the perfect weather, or was it merely coincidence? None of the priests admitted to any special knowledge of the miracle that unfolded on this perfect day. It was the 57th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and it was Chicago! Turn to pages 6-7 for more parade photos. In this Issue… Parade Queen & Court – 5 Parade Photos – 6-7 Robert Bernstein – 10 Business Manager James Sullivan Announces Retirement Reflects on challenges and joys of plumbing career . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Where Do Famous People Go? Hall of Fame Inducts Four More Plumbing Industry Stars . . . . . . . . 2 PCA Installs New Officers Lori Abbott becomes first ever “Madam President” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parade Queen and Court Introduced at March Meeting A look at the special event and people in photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 58th St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is One for Records City, weather extends a very “warm” welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Political Action Task Force Comes Through Hundreds of L.U. 130 volunteers help get voters to polls . . . . . . . . . 9 Local 130 Contestant Is Runner Up Robert Bernstein excels at UA Apprentice Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 •• THE CHICAGO AREA PLUMBING INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• It was in 2002 at the annual long-range planning meeting that the Plumbing Contractors Association Board of Directors decided to create the Chicago Area Plumbing Industry Hall of Fame. The PCA felt that while the Chicago area plumbing industry led the nation in different areas with innovations and improvements, there were many individuals in our own backyard that should be recognized for their individual outstanding contribution to the Chicagoland plumbing industry. In 2004, 20 charter members were inducted into the Hall of Fame at the PCA’s Biannual Installation Dinner. The esteemed list included Alexander Raffen, listed as the first plumber in Chicago as recorded in the earliest available records, and one of the first plumbing contractors. The selection process begins with the Hall of Fame Committee, which is •• Edward Kuhn Robert K. Abbott Peter M. Munn George J. Treutelaar, Jr. Max Gerber Godfrey Eisenhauer Harriet Gerber Lewis Alexander Raffen Albert C. Brown Stephen M. Bailey Sydney K. Culver Steve Lamb Richard Kelly Edward Brabec •• •• •• •• •• •• •• appointed by the PCA President. The committee calls for members representing the plumbing contractors, Local 130 and the manufacturer/supplier segment of the industry. They review nominations submitted by any members of the Chicago area plumbing community, and then are obliged to chose individuals that have shown a great deal of personal commitment, ingenuity and passion to improve the industry, thus upholding the prestigious and exclusive nature of the distinction. This year’s committee consisted of Chairman Craig Campeglia, Jim Smith, Jack Block and Jim Sullivan. They made their selections from a record group of over 15 nominees, and ultimately chose Peter Diamond, Albert Gehrke, Edward Howe and Norman Weiss. In addition to these gentlemen, prior inductees include: Leonard V. Stutz Donald Sinsabaugh William J. Werner Gerald M. Sullivan William Elvis Sloan George F. Connelly Philip Yungerman Edward J. Zimmer Norman Gotteiner Frank Lucchese Robert L. Litvin John J. McCarthy The PCA is proud to recognize, and owes a great deal to, these impressive individuals. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Peter Diamond (left) receives award from 2010-11 PCA President Jerry Roberts. Sons Greg (left) and Griff Gehrke award for father Al. accept Edward Howe Norman Weiss Contact Numbers for Members of Plumbers Local 130, UA •• While you may ask to be connected to any of the following offices when calling the union hall, it might save you time to call the office you want directly. Here are the telephone numbers. Please keep them for your future reference. •• Union Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312-421-1010 Joliet Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815-725-0278 Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312-829-1262 Welfare Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312-226-4200 Legal Services Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312-861-0808 •• •• •• •• •• Apprentice School (Chicago) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312-421-1028 Apprentice School (Joliet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 815-725-0278 Plumbing Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312-263-2112 Plumbing Contractors Assn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312-563-9526 •• A ALL LL M MONIES ONIES M MUST RECEIVED BY Y JU JUNE NE 1 1,, 2 2012 012 UST BE BE R ECEIVED B •• •• •• S SATURDAY SA TU RD DA JU LY 14 1 4 20 2 SATURD AT UR DAY D A Y JULY UL Y 14, 4,, 2012 01 2 Bloomingdale Country Bloomin d l C ountttry ry Club C lub ngdale Count •• •• r y C lu se B lo l o o m in i n g d a le l e C o u n ttry l u b is i s a S o fftt S p ik i k e C o u rrs •• SATURDAY, JULY JULY 14, 14, 2012 2012 SATURDAY, •• Glen Ellyn Road and Lake Street Gl e n E l l yyn n R oad a nd L ake S treet Elly Bloomingdale, Bl oo m i n g d a l e, IL I L 60108 6 01 08 Bloo omingdale, 60 108 •• Reservations Reservations •• P lease re serve _____ pl ace(s) ffor o or gol nd di nner. Please reserve place(s) golff aand dinner. o or $ ______ E nclosed iiss m y ccheck heck ffor Enclosed my ($125.00 ($125.00 per per person). person). A ddress:____________________________ Address:____________________________ •• D ay T ime P hone #: ___________________ Day Time Phone M embers of F oursome: Members Foursome: •• Please re serve _____ pl ace(s). Please reserve place(s). E nclosed iiss m or $ ______ Enclosed my y ccheck heck ffor o __ 2. _______________________________ •• 3. _______________________________ _______ __ _____ ________________________ •• 4. _______________________________ A ddress:__________________________ Address:____________________________ ___ __ __ Day Time Phone D ay T ime P hone #: ___________________ Tickets will bee h held thee d door oor Ti ckets w ill b eld at th PLEASE PL EASE M AKE CHECKS CH ECKS PAYABLE P AYABL E E MAKE PAYABL TO: TO : Duffers’ Duffers’ Club Club 10535 W 131 S St. t. Orland Park, 60462 0462 Or la n d P ark, IIll 6 Tee Tee times times will will be be assigned assigned on on first first come, come, first first served served basis basis as as payment payment is is received!!! received!!! •• • Green Fees w / w/cart /cart Cocktails Cocktails Halfway House House Halfway Plumber’s Quarterly • 2 Please make ake checks checks payable payable to Duffers’ Duffers’ C Club lub a and nd mail mail to: Please m 10535 10535 W 13 131 1st S St t Or Orland la n d P Park, ark, I Ill 6 60462 0462 ou, Th ank y Thank you, o m m it t e e Th eC The Committee G GOLF OLF C COSTS OSTS IINCLUDE: NCLUDE: •• Patron Patron Seller Seller st •• I would would like like t to os sponsor ponsor ________ number number of of holes holes @ 125.00 125.00 I would halfway house refreshments would like like to to sponsor sponsor h alfway h ouse re freshments @ 125.00 125.00 N ame: _____________________________ Name: 1. _______________________________ •• Gl Glen en Ellyn Ellyn R Road oad and and Lake Lake Street Street Bl Bloomingdale, oomingdale, Il Illinois linois 601 60108 08 Cocktails, Dinner Co c k t a i lls, s , Di n n e r & Prizes Pr iz e s Only On l y Cocktail Priz zes ($90.00 ($90.00 per per person). person). N Name: ame: _____________________________ •• Bl Bloomingdale oomingdale C Country ountry C Club lub Buffet Buffet Dinner Dinner Array Array of of Prizes Prizes panied by a check no later sm ust be accom All patron ads must accompanied later tthan han All p atron ad June 1, 1, 2012 2012 •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • PLUMBING COUNCIL OF IS YOUR TAP WATER SAFE? Letter from the Chairman T he union plumbing industry recently lost one of its leaders with the passing of Al Gehrke. Al was a past president of the Plumbing Contractors Association, Co-Chairman of the Plumbers Welfare Fund, and an active member of several industry groups including ASSE and the North & West Side Master Plumbers. On Steve Marquardt behalf of the Plumbing Council board of directors, I would like to offer my condolences to Al’s wife, Kitty, and the entire Gehrke family. Al will be missed by everyone who knew and worked with him. As we head into spring and summer, there are several large projects out for bid and a few large projects that have actually started, which is good news for the union plumbing industry. The bad news for the industry is that many projects are being done for contract amounts that appear to be at or below industry costs. It would be easy and convenient to say that these projects are all being done cheaply by non-union contractors. While it’s true that non-union contractors have made significant inroads into our market, many of the jobs being done at or below cost are being done by the union plumbing industry. A number of fellow contractors have reported seeing bids for jobs come in 20%, 30%, and in some cases even 50% under their bids. Oftentimes, the low bidder is a member of our union plumbing industry. The general contractors that we all work for are more than happy to accept these low bids and why not? As an industry, we are leaving significant money on the table. By taking projects at cost or below, we are threatening both the economic recovery and long-term growth of our industry. I am hopeful that as the economy improves and work picks up, pricing will stabilize. Until then we face an uphill battle putting our people back to work and growing the union plumbing industry in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Steve Marquardt, Chairman Plumbing Council of Chicagoland CHICAGOLAND By law, your local water system must test municipal drinking water for some 90 substances and organisms — including worrisome elements such as copper, uranium and lead, then issue periodic reports to consumers. If levels are too high, your town is supposed to take measures to lower them, as defined by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and Amendments. Sounds like we should be good, right? Well, not so fast. Many studies found antibiotics, hormones, pharmaceuticals, even a gasoline chemical present in some consumer drinking water. These won’t be on our water reports because they are not on the government’s list of contaminants to monitor. True, the levels of these chemicals are so low that individually they might not pose much threat, but we’re not talking one chemical. We’re dealing with hundreds. In addition, in 2009, 28% of all U.S. systems violated at least one significant EPA health standard. Even among the lawful, accidents do happen; and your own home could be a problem, too. Older houses may have pipes that can leach lead into the water above the EPA cutoff of 15 parts per billion. Such levels sound miniscule, but lead is so potent, it can cause a multitude of harms. But there are smart, easy ways to help protect your family. While no home filter has been certified to remove pharmaceuticals and other emerging contaminants, some refrigerator filters do a great job of it, and some tabletop pitchers work very well, too. Among the filters tested, GE and Whirlpool produced certain refrigerator models whose filters removed above 90% of all contaminants. The Pur CR-6000 and ZeroWater tabletop pitchers removed a respectable 70+% of contaminants such as PFOS, tonalide, DEET, TCEP and BPA. Alternatively, consumers can install whole-house filters (known as point-of-entry devices), which cover not just the water they’re drinking, but what flows into tubs, showers and appliances. It should be stated that point-of-entry filters have two major drawbacks: they’re expensive (costing anywhere from about $200 for a simple carbon filter to $2,000 for a reverse osmosis system), and they’ve been certified mainly to clear the EPA-regulated contaminants — the ones on your water report. It’s uncertain how well they might filter other potentially risky compounds. Finally, everyone lives downstream of someone else. In addition to protecting our own families, we need to be good neighbors and take steps to behave more safely, for the greater good. For example, dispose of medicines properly. Instead of flushing or tossing unused pills, bring them to a hazardous-waste collection site or to a drugstore or center that has a take-back program. Find one at www.disposemymeds.org. Chose more natural products. The fewer chemicals you use, the fewer will end up in the water. Goodguide.com rates thousands of consumer products for their impact on the environment. Support environmental legislation. Changes in government regulation would require companies to provide more health and environmental information on substances’ safety before they enter the market. Contributing Sources: Good Housekeeping & Arizona Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants at U of AZ. L E G I S L AT I O N U P D AT E HB 3636 Passes Illinois Senate HB 3636, the bill reversing the Cypress Creek decision, passed in the Illinois Senate on March 29 on a vote of 34-10 with 5 abstentions. The bill needed 30 votes to pass. It now goes back to the House for concurrence after their spring break. HB 3636 is an amendment to Section 16 of the Mechanics Lien Act, which describes how to equitably share limited monetary assets among a lender and mechanics lien claimants (contractors, subcontractors, laborers and material suppliers), when the proceeds of the sale of the project are less than all of them are owed. Thank you to everyone who made the contacts with their senators in support of this legislation. And a special thanks to all who stopped by the PCA’s table at the recent IL PHCC Expo at the Drury Lane. The letter-sending campaign resulted in almost 100 signed letters, which were then overnighted to the appropriate senators in Springfield, as a show of support for the bill. This type of constituent contact has a tremendous impact on legislators, and we’ll keep you up-to-date on any other contacts that need to be made. On a related note, the ILPHCC is monitoring and reviewing several other plumbing/piping-related bills. Many deal with workers’ compensation, IEPA, unemployment insurance, prevailing wage, public utilities, energy and school construction. Many of these bills are vehicle bills and will be combined, amended or eliminated. The Illinois General Assembly spring session concludes at the end of May. Contributing sources: ILPHCC “Illinois Master Plumber”and IMSCA Safety Incentive Program Winners Awarded by the Plumbing Council, 4th Quarter (09/01/11 – 12/31/11) $250 $250 $250 $250 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 Gary Toomire Frank Zalud James Monninger William J. Robinson Wojciech Dudzik A. J. Plata Tim Grillo Robert Mikrut Daniel Hoyt Stephen Duffield Lee Robollar Richard Dickenson Zoran Sofeski Boyd Jensen Timothy O’Reilly Brian Ohotzke Scott MacCormack Brian Brezinski Mark Maloney Gerald MItchell Peter Pulice Jeffrey Barnas Michael Tenerelli Thomas Tisinai William Forrest John D. Mannerino Richard Gilbertson Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co. Brongiel Plumbing Inc. Complete Plumbing, Inc. R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc. Professional Plumbing Warren F. Thomas Plumbing A & D Plumbing, Inc. Abbott Industries, Inc. Action Plumbing Co. Inc. Thomas Mechanical Corporation Best Plumbing Thomas Mechanical Corporation Bratschi Plumbing Co., Inc. C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co. O’Sullivan Plumbing Inc. Brandenburger Plumbing, Inc. C.R. Leonard Plumbing Ewing-Doherty Mechanical Sherman Mechanical, Inc. A & H Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Caldwell Plumbing Co. Norman Mechanical, Inc. C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co. R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc. Canyon Plumbing Inc. $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 Benjamin Kierl Jeffrey Beck Victor Perez Christopher Spotofora Seth Lockman Robert Lyons Tom Tilton Chuck Flynn Pete Johnson Justin Fippinger David Donovan Robert Davern Matthew Decker Matthew Koch Rich Geisel Jonathan Schutt Luis Alezria Shaun Campbell William N. Barzowski Mike Jahnke Daniel Danca Duane Hypke Thomas Lejman Gregory Malyszko John Jennison Joseph Alongi Patrick Stompanato Ewing-Doherty Mechanical Norman Mechanical, Inc. R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc. Poehner, Dillman & Mahalik, Inc. Another Plumbing Co., LLC Plumbing Professionals Co. Johns Plumbing, Inc. Johns Plumbing, Inc. Warren F. Thomas Plumbing John J. Cahill, Inc. Provancal Brothers Power Plumbing & Sewer Poehner, Dillman & Mahalik, Inc. Dahme Mechanical Industries John J. Cahill, Inc. Oak Worth Plumbing Co., Inc. Plumbing Professionals Co. Franks Mechanical Contractors, Inc. R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc. Kuhn Plumbing Ewing-Doherty Mechanical Charles F. Bruckner Plumbing Cecchin Plumbing & Heating Johns Plumbing, Inc. Norman Mechanical, Inc. Ewing-Doherty Mechanical Cecchin Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Plumber’s Quarterly • 3 •• PLUMBING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO AND COOK COUNTY •• President’s Message: Fair is Fair •• T •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• PCA Installation Dinner and Hall of Fame Ceremony •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• THE MARKETING CORNER •• Local Organizations •• Are you involved in the community? Think about howSponsor can get more involved by either volunteering in some capacity or sponsoring a local organization, such as a lit•• tle league team or non-profit. Local residents will greatlyyouappreciate it and will recognize your name even faster if you’ve been involved in more areas than just plumbing in the community. •• Source: Sherman Consulting & LinkedIn •• PCA Green Seminars •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• he topic of “side-jobbing” has gained substantially greater attention now that the amount of available hours for our union workforce to earn a living has diminished in this chronically stubborn economic downturn. When business was booming (as it certainly will again one day), “moonlighting or sidejobbing” rarely elicited a frown, let alone the justified outrage it deserves. Rank & file members who value and rely on the wages and benefits that accompany a union trade fiercely defend their right to a decent livelihood in exchange for the skill and quality they bring to the job. From sunup to sundown, and in between, yet only on the clock and on the record. Union pride is all in a day’s work. However, any and all work that a member performs and is paid for outside the accepted criteria set forth in our union contracts is more than nonunion; it should be viewed as anti-union. The vast majority of us (union contractors) made a conscious and deliberate decision to associate our companies with the United Association, as the source of our quality labor. Similarly, a union employer will cite the “level playing field” that signatory contractors genuinely tout as proof of one of their advantages over their open shop competitors. Union contractors take an active and committed role in maintaining the highest standards in training, quality and performance on behalf of their customers. We’re not “dabbling” in the pipe trades — this is a serious business with significant risks and rewards. Yet a troubling aspect of our industry that we have all encountered recently to an increasingly alarming degree has been the breaking of the rules both by our union employees and our fellow union employers. A member who works off-the-clock (whether for themselves or a contractor) contributes nothing to the Trust Funds that have no other source of revenue than per-hour contributions on behalf of the working member. He or she also makes a mockery of the sincere efforts of their union leadership and the union contractors to maintain our “unionized” industry, market share and the associated benefits here under. Not only are the Funds denied what’s needed to sus- The Plumbing Contractor’s Association of Chicagoland recently held their biannual Installation Dinner, which took place at the Drake Hotel Chicago on Feb. 4th. More than 175 guests attended, including Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who addressed the guests and offered congratulations and support. During the festivities, U.A. Director of Plumbing Services Tom Bigley performed the swearing-in of the 2012-2013 PCA officers and board. The proceedings were especially significant, as new president Lori L. Abbott is the first female president in the history of the PCA — a milestone the organization is very proud to recognize. In addition to Abbott, the new officers installed were Steve Weinberg, first vice president; Jim Birk, second vice president; and Matt Erickson, treasurer. New directors include Jim Bruckner, Mike DiFoggio, Barry Thomas and Brian Wilk. Also taking place during the Installation Dinner was the Chicago Plumbing Industry Hall of Fame ceremony. New members inducted were Peter Diamond, Albert Gehrke, Edward The fun begins as the business ends at the PCA Installation Dinner. Special guest Governor Pat Quinn addresses PCA members. The Plumbing Contractors Association’s 2012 Green Series so far has been going quite well, with strong attendance and very interesting topics. The January seminar featured John Bauer, of Wahaso, with his presentation on Water Harvesting. His talk covered innovative Green systems for commercial and institutional buildings. It was thorough and extremely relative to our changing plumbing industry. In March, Rob Zimmerman and Wayne Robinson, Kohler Co., conducted a presentation that focused on water usage specifics and featured an interesting perspective on the critical impact of current supply-and-demand. They also took an in-depth look at water conservation benefits PCA’s Green Series seminars provide plumbing professionals with an ongoing source of continuing education and valuable CEU points. Plumber’s Quarterly • 4 tain and grow them, but the violator may simultaneously still reap the benefits (literally) that are only possible from the labor of others – those who do work by the rules. Moreover, competing against legitimate union employers for this work, with none of the options of working “under the radar,” is plainly unfair and unethical. No reporting means no taxation either, which deepens the injury to our society, and who isn’t concerned with the taxes we all pay. Any union member who takes pride in a well-deserved living yet deceptively works outside of the confines of properly documented and appropriate work with a signatory employer is negatively impacting the “unionized” industry, detracting from his or her own future, while causing serious detriment to his/her peers. On the other hand, a union contractor who willingly exploits members by compensating them less than they earned, as in 24 hours pay for 32 hours work, is both mistreating the workforce, and is unfairly competing in our industry. The Trust Funds, again, are not receiving what they are due, nor is Uncle Sam or any other legal entity. No excuse can stand up to this scrutiny. Pointing fingers at non-union rivals when some of us are operating in this anti-union manner (and complaining about the high costs of operating as a union contractor), then looking the other way simply won’t cut it. Looking the other way is no less severe and no more acceptable in these times than in any other times. You cannot be a fair weather union member or union employer. The union industry in which we operate is demanding by nature. The harsh economic times we are all facing has made it even more difficult. During these toughest of times the harsh realities test us all. Yet we must still be “the best of the best” in our plumbing industry. In these seemingly endless harsh economic times, it’s more critical than ever for everyone to hold up their end of the bargain. Fair is fair. Lori L. Abbott, President Plumbing Contractors Association Howe and Norman Weiss. This year’s selection committee consisted of Chairman Craig Campeglia, Jim Smith, Jack Block and Jim Sullivan, and they made their selections from a record group of over 15 nominees. Finally, the 2012 celebration observed another milestone in the organization, as the PCA marked its 130th anniversary as one of the oldest trade associations in the United States. Formed in 1882, the PCA established the core objective to work towards improving the individual standing of the plumber, as well as the entire plumbing industry. More than a century later, their mission continues to be to represent members in labor relations and legislation, help provide education and safety training, and support an apprenticeship system that provides for the effective training of apprentices. Photos from the 2012 PCA Installation Dinner are posted on the PCA website. Visit www.pcaofchicago.com to view them. Lori Abbott, the PCA’s first woman president, gives her acceptance speech. Executive Director Dan McLaughlin presents visiting Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle with a copy of the PCA’s history. and trends and how the Green movement affects consumer behavior. Also covered at the March seminar was the Green Plumbers Accreditation Program, which is being implemented through the PCA. Green consultant Ron Grabski outlined the certification requirements of this program and touched on course topics. Keep in mind that another benefit of the PCA Green Series is that most seminars offer CEU credits. Watch the PCA website, www.pcaofchicago.com, as well as email notices for our next Green Seminar, coming in June. Wayne Robinson and Rob Zimmerman discuss water usage trends at the March installment of the Green seminar series. March Union Meeting Welcomes • • St. Patrick’s Day Parade Queen and Court •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• 2012 Parade Queen & Court (from left): Queen Sarah Collins, Bridget McMahon Fitzgerald, Lauren Corry, Lauren Catinella, Mary Catherine Casey •• •• •• •• •• •• Apprentice Tony Gallo escorts Lauren Corry. Apprentice Joe Alongi escorts Mary Catherine Casey. •• 2012 Queen Sarah Collins is escorted into the meeting hall by apprentice James Kane. Apprentice Patrick Dwyer escorts Lauren Catinella. Apprentice Bill Brooks leads Bridget McMahon Fitzgerald into the assembly hall. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Plumber Pat Driscoll and fellow Shannon Rovers add to the celebratory mood of the evening. 2012 Parade Queen Sarah Collins shares her enthusiasm about the upcoming parade. Plumber and photographer Dean Battaglia passes off his camera for his chance to pose with the parade court. Retired Pension Fund Administrator John Bojan poses with the parade court. Plumbers Pat Brooks and Mike Tierney with the parade court. The parade court embraces Kevin Sherlock, coordinator of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade court with retired plumber James J. Coyne. Bridget McMahon Fitzgerald visits with President Chip Schelhammer, Plumbers Local 130. Court members gather around Patty Fadden, a key parade organizer. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Plumber’s Quarterly • 5 Annual St. Patri •• •• •• Saturday, Ma Not Only the Riv •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• James Sullivan, Business Manager, and Judy Baar Topinka, Illinois Comptroller. James Sullivan with (left) Anita Alvarez, Cook County States Attorney, and Edward Burke, Alderman of Chicago’s 14th Ward. JAC Apprentice Instructor Frank Borkowski and wife, Jennifer, join the parade. Retired Business Agent Dick Uzell proudly carries the Technical Division banner. Apprentice Ryan Turnquist. Plumber Pat Brooks and friends are having a good time. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Bob O’Brien (left) enjoys the parade with Ken Kolosh and a good cigar. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Plumber’s Quarterly • 6 Kids hitch a ride on the Local 130 parade ck’s Day Parade •• •• •• arch 17, 2012 ver Was Green! e float. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• James Sullivan with (left) Fr. Jack Clair, Guest of Honor, and Fr. Cletus Kiley, Grand Marshall. •• Leading the marchers from Plumbers Local 130, UA, are Gerald Sullivan, Retired Business Manager, James Coyne, Financial Secretary/Treasurer, and James Sullivan, Business Manager. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Recording Secretary and parade marshal Tom Gavin and Business Agent Bill Bielanski. •• A very green plumber Tim Carlton. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Plumber Steve James and wife. Mark Dwyer (center) and Marty Halleran (right), a friend of Local 130. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Kroeschell Engineering’s Jim Duffin and family members share in the fun. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Plumber’s Quarterly • 7 •• PENSION FUND NEWS •• New Retirees as of the Last Quarterly •• •• February 2012 Glen W. Gunkel Leon Hogan William Lange Hubert L. Mason James A. Nordmeyer John C. O’Connell Retired in October 2011 but missed •• Michael W. Meade •• Barry A. Schedin •• •• January 2012 Maurice Bunyan •• Frank W. Heatley •• •• John A. Fagan •• March 2012 Robert S. Arthur Dennis J. Clancy Raymond P. Corcoran William E. Green Gregg A. Hartley Juan M. Inguez Donald O. Turnquist Walter Koszewski Josepj A. Macey, Jr. •• James E. Novak •• •• Michael A. Meyers •• Henry L. Wuest •• •• •• Keep Advised of Your Pension Benefits Terry J. Musto, Administrator of the Pension Fund, requests that participants of the Pension Plan not yet retired, write or call the Pension Fund Office at 312-829-1262 to receive their Pension Credit Report. Please review your report and notify the Fund promptly of any errors or omissions. After reviewing, save the report for your records. The 401(k) Plan To enroll in the 401(k) Plan, receive additional information on MassMutual’s services or check on your existing account, please contact: MassMutual – (800) 743-5274. Participants can also get information from MassMutual’s website, www.massmutual.com. Important Notice About Your 401(k) Plan •• •• •• Dear Participant: •• •• Please read this notice carefully and keep it where you can find it. This notice has information about quarterly fees that will be charged to your account under the Plumbers’ Retirement Savings Fund, Local 130, UA (the “401(k) Plan”). •• •• •• As you know, new investment options with lower expense ratios were offered under the 401(k) Plan beginning January 1, 2012. The lower expense ratio reduces the investment cost for individual participants. However, because a portion of the amounts derived from the investments’ expense ratios were used to pay administrative expenses of the 401(k) Plan, the lower expense ratio also means a reduction in the amounts available to cover those costs. Consequently, beginning in the first quarter of the 2012, each 401(k) Plan account will be charged $10.00 per quarter for the administrative expenses of the 401(k) Plan. •• •• The Trustees believe that this change is necessary so that the Plumbers’ Retirement Savings Fund, Local 130, UA can continue to provide a benefit that will assist you in meeting your retirement need. •• Sincerely •• •• James P. Smith Co-Chairman James T. Sullivan Co-Chairman Trustees of the Plumbers’ Retirement Savings Fund, Local 130, UA Pension Fund Birthday Greetings •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Congratulations & Best Wishes to Our Nonagenarians Leonard R. Carter David S. Brown Ben A. Reise Thomas H. Krejci 96 Years Palm Harbor, FL. Birthday May 01, 1916 90 years Roscoe, IL. Birthday April 15, 1922 88 years Wheaton, IL. Birthday May 03, 1924 85 years Northfield, IL. Birthday May 15, 1927 Charles W. Tyler Frank S. Karl Robert L. Wieder Isadore J. Kukla 93 years Clinton, IN. Birthday March 11, 1919 90 years Alsip, IL. Birthday April 11, 1922 88 years McHenry, IL. Birthday May 6, 1924 85 years Chicago, IL. Birthday May 10, 1927 Ferdinan D. Fritsche Benedict F. Olechny Robert J. Jansky Thomas J. Obrien 92 Years Niles, IL. Birthday April 02, 1920 90 years Chicago, IL. Birthday March 21, 1922 87 years Bloomingdale, IL. Birthday May 22, 1925 85 years Wheeling, IL. Birthday May 08, 1927 John Tobola Edward Pociask 87 years Port Charlotte, FL. Birthday May 16, 1925 85 years Mt. Prospect, IL. Birthday March 04, 1927 Tore Borsch Joseph R. Robak, Jr. 86 years Palos Heights, IL Birthday April 28, 1926 85 years Largo, FL. Birthday March 08, 1927 Edward W. Ross James Sawyer 86 years Chicago, IL Birthday May 11, 1926 85 years Chicago, IL. Birthday April 02, 1927 Leroy Schrieber Stanley Stock 86 years Itasca, IL Birthday April 12, 1926 85 years Chicago, IL. Birthday April 11, 1927 James M. Welter James Traynor 86 years Venice, FL Birthday May 30, 1962 85 years Westchester, IL. Birthday May 12, 1927 Harold C. Carlson Happy Birthday! Raymond J. Goralski HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE 85 AND OVER •• 92 years Chicago, IL. Birthday May 17, 1920 Irving Miller 89 Years Chicago Heights, IL. Birthday March 12, 1923 •• •• •• J. B. Boose •• •• 92 Years Skokie, IL. Birthday March 19, 1920 •• •• 91 years Chicago Heights, IL. Birthday March 9, 1921 Joseph A. Lowe, Jr. •• •• 91 Years Chicago, IL. Birthday May 10, 1921 Mario F. Mazzocchi •• Thomas J. Walsh,Jr. •• •• •• 91 Years Chicago, IL. Birthday March 01, 1921 91 years Park Ridge, IL. Birthday May 03, 1921 Plumber’s Quarterly • 8 Joseph S. Christofanelli George W. Gibisch, Jr. 89 years Mesa, AZ. Birthday May 08, 1923 Raymond J. Wilkinson 89 years Gilbert, IL. Birthday April 24, 1923 McFarland A. Bragg 88 years Peoria, AZ. Birthday April 05, 1924 Casimir M. Malik 88 years Sun City West, AZ. Birthday April 01, 1924 85 years Grayslake, IL. Birthday May 7, 1927 Local 130 P.A.T.F. Volunteers Help Get Out the Vote Political Action Saturdays on March 3rd & 10th •• •• Plumbers Local 130’s Political Action Task Force works to elect and re-elect leaders in local, state and national government who have demonstrated their support for the concerns of labor or the plumbing industry in the past — or new candidates who will do so in the future. To help these people win in the Illinois Primary Election, held in March, more than 100 members volunteered their time during one or two Saturdays before the Chicago-area polls opened. Their efforts, we are confident, played a part in the success of several candidates. We thank everyone who came out for our recent “Political Action Saturdays.” Here is a look at some of them. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Mary Jane Theis, a winning Democratic candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Judge, poses visits with (left) James Coyne, Financial Secretary-Treasurer; Tom Gavin, Recording Secretary; and James Sullivan, Business Manager. Business Manager James Sullivan discusses plans for Local 130’s Political Action Task Force to promote support for favorable candidates in the Illinois Primary Election in March. •• •• Business Manager James Sullivan with Illinois State Representative John D’Amico and Rob Martwick, a Democratic candidate for State Representative. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Business Agent Bill Bielanski, Recording Secretary Tom Gavin and Sergeant at Arms Tony Rottman. Patrick Daley Thompson, a visiting candidate, shares his plans if elected as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. •• Helping out from Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co. were plumbers (left) Stephen Geraghty, Pat McCarthy and Bot Stob. •• •• •• •• •• •• •• (Left to right) Plumbers Mike Scherer, Gary Gersky and John Zambetti with Anchor Mechanical. Mary Jane Theis, Democratic candidate for Illinois Supreme Court Judge, thanks Local 130 members and volunteers for their help and support. •• (Left) Joe Alongi, Jim Bielanski, Tony Gallo and James Majerowicz, JAC apprentice instructor •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Executive Board Member Dan Boyle and plumber Bobby O’Brien, Anchor Mechanical Apprentices Bill Brooks and Pat Gross with Financial Secretary-Treasurer James Coyne. •• Plumbers Mike Stevens, Viv White, Lolita Hughes and Sylvester LaRue. •• •• •• •• •• •• Plumbers Pat Thornton (left), Joh Khym and Hank Lenzen •• •• Plumbers Mike Tucker and Paul Tucker •• •• •• Retired plumber John Rottman with son Michael and Joe Merkel •• •• •• •• Plumber Al Anderson and son •• Plumber Dave Tyrpin and son Plumber’s Quarterly • 9 •• JAC APPRENTICESHIP NEWS Runner Up, But Still a Champ! •• Robert Bernstein, winner of Local 130’s apprentice contest, competed at the Illinois State Apprentice Contest, the next level, on March 14 and 15. The event was hosted by the United Association and was held at the Training Center of Pipe Fitters Local 597, UA, in Mokena, IL. •• The tough, two-day contest challenged virtually every area of knowledge and skill possessed by the minds and hands of the 11 plumbing apprentices from separate UA local unions across Illinois. There were: •• •• •• •• •• (1) a written exam (2) an isometric drawing (3) a PVC project (4) a copper soldering project (5) a copper brazing project (6) a torch cutting and welding project, and (7) a rigging, signaling & knot-tying project. •• (Do you still think your day was hard?) •• •• Robert did extremely well throughout the competition and finished a very close second place. As the margin of difference between the top three or more finalists is often a fraction of a point, his accomplishment here is something to celebrate and be proud of. Robert represented Plumbers Local 130 very well. •• Robert Bernstein is a fourth-year apprentice. He is employed by Norman Mechanical, Inc., owned by Marty Nixon. Robert is supervised on the job by General Superintendent Mike Sampson. We know the good folks at Norman Mechanical join us in saying, “Congratulations and thank you for a great job, Robert!” •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• In Memoriam •• •• On behalf of all the sponsoring constituencies of the Plumber’s Quarterly, we would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family members of our deceased members. QUARTERLY DECEASED MEMBERS — 1st QUARTER, 2012 CHICAGO JOURNEYMEN PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION 130 Pepera, Joseph Gehrke, Albert E. Bertany, George M. Russell, Larry L. Grugel, Fred T. Cohen, Richard A. Schmidt, Clifford Hadad, Warren S. Cowles, Ronald P. Schumaher, Herbert W. Jackson, Leonard E. Cwik, Frank S. Sheehan, Kevin P. Knizner, Michael J. Drake, Donald W. Sidlow, Spencer Mampe, Howard J. Frank, Josef Stein, Carl A. Moran, Daniel M. Fulford, Larry C. Nuzzo, Jr., Sam Gasik, Larry •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ! e t a D e •• •• h t e v a S •• •• •• •• •• •• •• Friday, August 3, 2012 Cog Hill Golf Course, Lemont, Illinois PRIZES • COCKTAILS • FOOD Golf & Buffet - $125.00 (includes cart) Buffet Only - $75.00 Plumbing Industries 47th Annual Golf Outing •• •• •• •• •• Visit www.events.org/PIGA for early registration. •• •• •• Plumbing Industries Golf Association of Chicagoland • 27341 N. Primrose Lane • Mundelein, Illinois 60060 Plumber’s Quarterly • 10 Business Manager’s Letter •• continued from page 1 •• •• •• •• •• One young man who has really shown tremendous • • effort and skill is Robert Bernstein, our 4th year • apprentice and Local 130’s competitor in the UA’s • My retirement will begin June 30. Therefore, I did Apprentice Contest. Robert recently placed sec- • • not seek reelection as Business Manager. I love ond in the Illinois State competition, held March • this job and this union, but it is time for me to 14 and 15 at the training center of Pipe Fitters • • move on. There will be lots left to do when I’m Local 597, UA, in Mokena. He competed against • gone, but I am confident it will fall into capable the best from other Local Unions in Illinois, and I • hands. An endeavor I have my sights on in retireThe annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade came off am proud of his effort and performance. Robert • • ment is getting to better know my 12 grandchilwithout a hitch this year thanks to the virtual army works for Norman Mechanical, Inc. I know that • dren. of volunteers that pitched in. It’s a good thing they his employer shares in our pride and gratitude for • •• I am so thankful I had the opportunity to serve were there, because the combination of St. a job well done! you, the members of the greatest Local in the UA, Patrick’s Day falling on Saturday and unprece• and I wish all the best to my successor and to all dented nice weather (sunny and 83 degrees!) Thanks again to all the volunteers that represent • brought out one of the largest crowds I’ve ever Plumbers Local 130 in the activities mentioned • members of Local 130. • seen along the parade route. Considering all of the above and others during the year. You make our • * * * * * preparations — coordinating the parade invita- organization a great place in which to work and • •• The spring has been an especially busy time for tions and entries, parade queen contest, publica- our community a better place in which to live! •• •• •• Plumbing Industry Political Action Committee •• •• •• 19th Annual Football Raffle •• •• Sunday, November 4, 2012 •• •• Game time: NOON •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• SHOW YOU ARE A PROUD UNION MEMBER OF LOCAL 130, UA. •• •• •• • These are some of the people who have had a positive, lasting influence on my career as a plumber. Assuredly there are many more, for I believe each one of us leaves his or her mark as we cross life’s many paths. I have had a great career and a memorable time in my 10 years as Business Manager of Plumbers Local 130, UA. It is each acquaintance and experience I treasure most, and I will miss everyone I have had the pleasure to know. members of Plumbers Local 130, beginning with March. I am pleased to report that the March primary election was successful for several candidates that we supported. We know who our friends in government are, and have introduced them in the Plumber’s Quarterly as well as at union meetings and in a special mailing to Local 130 members. Our support again wasn’t limited to talk or words. With the help of many volunteers, we went into the community to ask voters to cast their votes in the March 13 primary. I want to thank all the members who gave a few hours of their time on the first two Saturdays in March to help gather support for our candidates (see photos of these Political Action Saturdays on page 9). tion of parade book — and onsite coordination the day of the parade, this is still a mammoth undertaking, but our team of volunteers measured up to the job in 2012. Thanks to all who helped and joined us at the parade. (You’ll see and read lots more about the parade on pages 5-7.) WEAR THE BUTTON EVERY DAY ON THE JOB. Plumber’s Quarterly • 11 •• •• •• •• •• •• All Industry Calendar – May 2012 - July 2012 Date: Local 130 U.A. Time: Type: Location: June 12 July 10 July 14 August August 3 August 12-17 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Plumbers Union Meeting Plumbers Union Meeting Duffers’ Club Golf Outing No Plumbers Union Meeting Plumbing Industries 47th Annual Golf Outing UA Annual Instructor Training Program Plumber’s Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago Plumber’s Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago Bloomingdale Country Club, Bloomingdale, IL 7:00 p.m. Cog Hill Golf Course, Lemont, IL Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI •• Plumbing Council •• •• May 29 June 26 July 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Board Meeting Board Meeting T.B.D. Maggianos, 240 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, IL Maggianos, 240 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, IL June Outing No Meeting Details Forthcoming General Meeting General Meeting Annual Golf Outing Sam Buca’s Restaurant, 12231 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL Sam Buca’s Restaurant, 12231 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL Silver Lakes Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park, IL Plumbing Contractors Association •• June 12 July South Side Contractors •• •• •• May 16 June 20 July 13 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. West Suburban Plumbing Contractors •• •• May 23 June 20 July 18 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Membership Meeting Membership Meeting Membership Meeting Hillside Best Western Hotel, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside, IL Hillside Best Western Hotel, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside, IL Hillside Best Western Hotel, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside, IL •• North & West Side Master Plumbers Club •• •• June 6 June 30 July August 6pm Noon Regular Meeting Sunrise Grill, 1930 E. Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, IL Annual Golf Outing Maple Meadows Golf Course, 272 Addison Rd., Wood Dale, IL No Meeting No Meeting For more information, please contact Don Zimmer at 847-825-7658 Triangle Plumbing Club •• •• •• May 11 June 2 June 15 July 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Annual Picnic Regular Meeting No Meeting Skyway Bowling Lanes, 9915 S. Torrence Ave., Chicago Dan Ryan Woods, Grove #10, 83rd & Western Ave., Chicago Skyway Bowling Lanes, 9915 S. Torrence Ave., Chicago May 22 June 26 July 24 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Gusto Ristorante Italiano, 1740 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, IL Gusto Ristorante Italiano, 1740 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, IL Gusto Ristorante Italiano, 1740 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, IL City of Chicago Plumbing License Test The next plumbing Written Exam is Saturday, June 2, 2012 Location: Hillside Holiday Inn, 4400 Frontage Rd., Hillside, IL The next plumbing practical license test is Saturday, August 4, 2012 (Seating is limited) Location: 1400 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago For more information contact: Cheryl Stavropoulos. Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-359-1313 Ext: 105 Need a refresher? The Written License Test Review is held 6 Wednesday nights before the test. The Practical License Test Review is held 2 Thursday nights before the test. Call the JAC office, 312-421-1028 to register. Plumber’s Quarterly 1340 W. Washington Blvd Chicago, Illinois 60607 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Chicago, IL Permit No. 2237 • •• Northern Cook County Plumbing Contractors Association
