Administrator of Funds, Mike Burns, came to our meeting and explained Local 14’s new contract.  He explained each part and how the money was distributed.  After answering all questions, he assured us that we have the best coverage available.  Thank you, Mike from all of us.

 It is with great pleasure that I report that Edgar Larson was awarded the Dick Rollison golf award.  His wife said that she will treasure the trophy forever.

 Our sunshine club Chairman, Bill Cammann, reported that the following members are on the sick list.  Harold Chester, Arthur Schwenk, Joe Pettit who is now home from the hospital and doing well and Bill Rothermel who is doing great. (You can’t keep him down).

Phillies ballgame with Los Angeles is a day game on July 21st.  Tickets are $18.00.  If you would like to join us, Chairman -  Al Staehle will have tickets at our July meeting.

Baltimore Harbor and ballgame is on August 1st.  Price for the bus is $25.00.  There is no charge for ballgame tickets.  Chairmen- Dick Reeves reported that this trip is sold out.

Our Washington D.C. sightseeing trip has been moved to the spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.  Chairman – Jim O will be making the arrangements in the fall.  He will keep up informed at future meetings.

Our Las Vegas trip will be from September 28 to October 4th.  Seven days, six nights at the Monte Carlo Hotel.  We’ll fly U.S. Air non stop.  The total price is $735.00.  This trip is to be paid in full by August 1st.  Please bring the remainder of your money to our July 19th meeting.  Please see Chairman Bill Imperatore for your balance.

The union picnic is September 10th.

Mesothelioma Golf Fund raiser is September 30th.

Our  Christmas luncheon will be held at the Rosebrier Restaurant again this year.  All members with their 2005 dues paid will attend free of charge.