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Inside IndexPresident's Message ...... 2Joint Programs ............... 4BR Assignments .............. 5Retirement ...................... 9Want Ads ........................ 10

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RememberingRosies

Expanding Opportunities

Union honors AfricanAmerican Rosie the Riveterswith special recognition forblack history month

Laid-off members are now eligible toapply for the IAM/BoeingApprenticeship Program – providingthem another opportunity to returnto the active Boeing payroll

Valentines Day, hearts day –traditionally, it is a day to giveto others you care about. On

Valentines Day 2005, Union StewardJim Kakuschke demonstrated what abig heart he has as he gave the gift oflife to fellow Union Steward JockoGold.

As most were celebrating Valen-tines Day with their spouses, Jim andJocko were in Swedish Medical Centerin Seattle – each going throughextensive surgery. Jim donated one ofhis kidneys so that Jocko would nolonger have to undergo gruelingkidney dialysis three days a week. Thisis a story about Union brothers, givingto each other, and helping to make lifebetter for others. It is impressive byany standards.

Yet Jim downplays it as though hewere simply donating blood. In fact,when asked about the decision todonate a kidney, he responded, “WhenI was a match to his rare blood type,

how could I not donate.”The gesture is symbolic of how Jim

and Jocko live their lives. They gotinvolved in the Union to help othersand do it on a daily basis.

Jim has consistently been a toprecruiter for the Machinists Non-Partisan Political League (MNPL)because he believes legislation canhelp improve the quality of life for ourmembers. He has raised money forThunder Ride, a yearly event benefit-ting Boyers Children’s Clinic, raisedover $1,300 in last year’s Puppy Puttmotorcycle ride, and participated invarious other fundraisers through hisHOG (Harley Owners’ Group) club –always with the goal to help others inneed. He credits his success in theseevents to the people in his shop, whowere very giving for these worthycauses.

He views donating a kidney in thesame light as his other activities tohelp others.

In a weekly Steward meeting in the17-45 building in Auburn, Jim learnedthat Jocko was undergoing dialysis. Hediscovered Jocko had O negative Continued on page 2

blood. Because only about 6 percent ofthe population have that blood type,most likely Jocko would be waiting

Preparing for Negotiations Is No Small Task

Boeing announced on February 22,2005 the sale of their Wichita, Kansasand Tulsa, Oklahoma plants to Onex.

“The IAM plans to work closely withOnex Corp. to ensure that Wichita re-mains the center of a vibrant aircraftindustry for decades to come,” said IAMPresident Tom Buffenbarger, followingthe announcement that Boeing’s com-mercial aircraft operation in Wichita,KS would be sold to Toronto-based OnexCorp.

District 751 President Mark Blondinnoted, “We will continue to support the

IAM Optimisticabout Wichita Sale

COLA Generates6¢ for March 4

Effective March 4, 2005 a 6 centcost-of-living adjustment (COLA)will be added to the hourly wagerate for IAM members at Boeingbringing the total COLA gain underthe current contract to 79cents. The new 6 centswas generated for thequarter Novem-ber, December2004 andJanuary2005.

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Union Steward Jim Kakuschke (r) showed the true spirit of unionism andhelping others. When his rare blood type matched Union Steward Jocko Gold(l), he donated a kidney so Jocko would no longer have to endure kidneydialysis three days a week.

Above: Union leadersprepare for Boeingnegotiations.Photo left: L to R:Benefits CommitteeMember Sue Palmer,Bruce Spalding andLarry Brown discusshealth care strategies.

The leadership of District Lodge 751has been planning and preparing for the2005 contract negotiations with theBoeing Company. Led by District Presi-dent Mark Blondin, the staff and Busi-ness Representatives have been meetingto develop strategies for a successfulapproach to these negotiations.

President Blondin has appointed aseparate communications and planning

group. Each weekthis group meets tofurther develop thecommunicationsplan for thesenegotiations. Whilethe planning is inthe final stages ofdevelopment, oneof the componentsinclude communi-

cations training for key union personnel.Members have indicated they prefer

face-to-face communication so they cangive direct input and get answers to theirquestions. This has proven to be moreeffective than other forms of communi-cation and will be one that we usethroughout the negotiation process.

The Union has tallied the returnedhealth care surveys and are reviewingthe data to help formulate our health careproposal. A second survey, asking mem-bers to prioritize specific items withincategories will be distributed in Marchthrough the Union Stewards. If you do

not have a Steward, you can pick up acopy of the survey at any of the Unionoffices. A comment page will be in-cluded. Members are encouraged to usethe page to expand on their top issues andprovide direction to the Union negotiat-ing team.

This year, these negotiations are criti-cal to your future, the future of our Unionand the Company’s future. Our Unionwill be prepared to meet the challenge.Stay tuned for future events and oppor-

tunities in which you canparticipate. Your input and help is vitalfor our success. The April Aero Me-chanic paper will provide details on ourstrategy and important dates for the ne-gotiations.More Health Care Meetings

The IAM/Boeing Joint Committee onHealth Care Cost and Quality met againin February. This committee is com-prised of Union and Company represen-

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Tommy WilsonRoy Moore

Susan PalmerErnest McCarthy

Paul KnebelMark B. JohnsonJackie Boschok

Ray BaumgardnerLarry Brown

Zack ZaratkiewiczTom Wroblewski

Emerson HamiltonStan JohnsonPaul Milliken

Union Business Representatives

Kim LeufroySergeant-at-Arms

Bruce SpaldingSecretary-Treasurer

Gloria MillsapsVice President

Mark BlondinPresident, Directing

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District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Negotiation Preparation Includes Participation and Educationby Mark Blondin,District President

three to five years for a donor.When Jocko returned to work after

getting a procedure done to help withdialysis, Jim told him, “I have Onegative blood. If we can make itwork, I will donate my kidney.”

He added, “The hardestpart was telling my parents Iwas going to do this. Theywere great about it andproud I was helping some-one. I want to extend aspecial thanks to my wifeCathy and stepdaughters Sandra and Christina fortheir love and support throughout all ofthis.”

Jim had multiple tests to identify hewas a match, including mixing theirblood to make sure the blood wouldnot attack each other. Once they had agreen light, they scheduled thesurgery.

Jocko declared, “Jim is amazing. Ihave never met anyone so caring. Hesaid he was always there for me andwould come down to my area to seehow I was doing. When he decided to

donate his kidney, I was blown away.This will be a part of my life foreverand will make my life so much simplerand easier. Without Jim’s kidney, Iwould have to continue dialysis.”

Yet Jocko has an incredible innerstrength. Looking at him you wouldnever know he had been on dialysis for

over a year. Dialysis was a last resortwhen he couldn’t taste anything andeven water tasted bad because hiskidneys were failing. He went inChristmas Eve 2003 for his firstdialysis.

“Once I got on the machine, Iappreciated it. I felt like superman, butthe machine totally drains you,” notedJocko.

Since then, every Tuesday, Thursdayand Sunday Jocko has undergonedialysis. He would go in at 6:30 a.m., gethome around 11 a.m., grab a couple

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hours of sleep, then report to the Auburnplant for work on second shift.

The surgery went well for both, andthey are on the road to recovery. Jimeven attended the Union’s DistrictCouncil meeting on February 22. Hewas greeted with a standing ovationfor his selfless act.

Jim joked that his onlyworry was that his bikerfriends might give him anickname like “spareparts.”

Jim encouraged othersto consider giving this giftof life. He noted when his

good friend Union Steward TomComeau, who worked on the RentonFlight Line, was seriously injured aftera car turned in front of him on hismotorcycle, he felt helpless because hecouldn’t do anything. Tom underwentnumerous brain surgeries and otherchallenges, but Jim could only offermoral support. When he heard aboutJocko, he saw an opportunity to makea difference for someone and did.

For more information on becominga living donor, call 1-800-622-9010 orvisit www.livingdonors.org.

Steward Kakuschke Gives Amazing Gift of Life

The Union continuespreparation for the upcom-ing negotiations withBoeing. We have had sev-eral preliminary meetingswith top executives to clarifyour position and to begindialogue on our issues. It is still veryearly in the process, but I am confidentwe will obtain a fair contract that ad-dresses membership issues.

I want to thank each of you who tookthe time to fill out the health care survey.The second contract survey will ask youto prioritize items within a specific issue(such as retirement). That will be distrib-uted in March. Along with that surveyform, you will get a comment sheet foradditional input and suggestions. I wouldencourage each of you to use that to givedirect input to the negotiators. We aremost effective when we hear from youand have a clear understanding of yourconcerns.

There will be at least one more surveyfollowing the one in March asking more

specific questions based onyour earlier responses.Again, the more active roleyou take in the negotiationprocess, the more successfulwe will be at the bargainingtable.

With the average age ofour members at 50 years old,increasing pensions will

most certainly be a top issue. The Unionwill also be pushing to increase the Com-pany match on the Voluntary InvestmentPlan (VIP), which generates additionalretirement income for our members.

About 65 percent of our members arecurrently contributing the maximum per-centage to VIP and taking full advantageof the Company’s matching fund to bol-ster their 401K. Unfortunately, nearly 20percent of our members do not partici-pate in the VIP at all.

In 2003, we left about $16 million incompany matching funds on the tablebecause members were not taking ad-vantage of this benefit. While we cannotmake people participate in the VIP, theyshould be aware of this benefit and real-ize just how much potential money they

are walking away from.A lot of members have been talking

about the Employee Incentive Plan (EIP)and its recent payout. Since it was firstintroduced, the Union has pushed to haveit include all Boeing employees (bothunion and non-union). We continue topoint out that a true incentive programshould give all employees incentive tohelp the Company succeed. I know therecent payout of 14 additional days paywould have been welcomed by everymember and firmly believe our membersshould be included in future payouts.

The EIP will be a topic in future talks,and we will continue to push for ourmembers to be included in the plan informal negotiations.

Members have indicated they preferface-to-face communication from theUnion. We are developing various meth-ods to increase that face-to-face interac-tion so you can give direct input back tothe Union. We must have two-way com-munication to accurately represent yourneeds. Membership participation will bekey for us to succeed in contract talkslater this year.

Members have asked how the Wichita

sale will affect negotiations. It does notchange our strategy or our issues. How-ever, the sale highlights the need formembers to be active and involved in theprocess.

Congratulations to our members atGKN Chem-tronics in Kent. Their hardwork ensured they achieved all theirtargets, and resulted in each memberreceiving a three percent lump sum pay-ment. This payout is called for in theSTAR plan, which is a gain sharing planin their IAM contract.

Remember: You are the strength ofthis Union. Step up, get involved, fill outthe survey, give us input. Together wewill secure a fair contract with Boeingthat addresses our issues.

Letters to the Editor

Representatives from the Boeing medical planswill be available at the March Local Lodge meet-ings to answer questions about their various plansbefore this year’s open enrollment in May.

Health Care Presentationsat March Meetings

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workers in Wichita, who will still berepresented by the IAM – the same as inprevious Boeing sales.”

Blondin added, “This sale does notchange our negotiation strategy to se-cure our members better pensions, pre-serve health care and obtain job securityin our contract talks with Boeing laterthis year.”

IAM Local 834 in Wichita representsnearly 6,000 Boeing employees. Despiteconcerns over Boeing’s decision to sheda primary manufacturing facility, IAMleaders expect the Wichita operation tocontinue providing good-paying jobs and

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Early Discussions Continueon Health Care Benefits

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Union Optimistic Over Wichita Sale

Bills Progressing In Olympia

quality products for Boeing aircraft. “Ina time when so many jobs and industriesare leaving our shores, we’re encour-aged by Onex’s willingness to invest ina showcase U.S. industry,” saidBuffenbarger.

The current three-year labor agree-ment between the IAM and Boeing ex-pires on Sept. 1, 2005; however, negotia-tions for a new agreement with Onex areexpected to commence upon the conclu-sion of any sale.

New IAM agreements were success-fully negotiated following earlier salesof Boeing facilities in St. Louis, MO,Spokane, WA, Kent, WA and Irving,TX.

At the Seattle Hall, Kay Haaland Michlik scanned thousands of health caresurveys that members returned. Union negotiators are currently reviewing theresults, which will formulate additional survey questions and our proposal.

District 751 continues to work on a number of billsin Olympia dealing with family leave insurance, ap-prenticeship, health care, prescription drug coverage,and outsourcing of state jobs. Several of the bills areprogressing through the legislature and one has beensigned into law.

SB5069/SHB1173 would establish family leave in-surance so workers would receive a partial wage replace-ment when on family leave. The employee would beresponsible for 2 cents per hour or approximately $40 ayear. In return, it would provide five weeks paid leave at$250 per week (after a one week waiting period) to enableindividuals to take care of a seriously ill child, spouse or

parent or to care for a newborn or adopted child.SB509 - Apprenticeship Utilization Bill - This was

the first piece of legislation signed into law by GovernorChristine Gregoire on February 24. SB 5097 madepermanent the rules that have been in place for nearlyfive years requiring at least 15 percent of work hours onmajor public works projects be performed by state-approved apprentices. Governor Locke put this intoeffect in 2000 by executive order. SB5097 makes it astate law and a permanent requirement. It passed theSenate 27-19 and the House 58-40.

HB1219/SB5471 - Prescription Drug PurchasingPool. This bill would establish a prescription drug pur-chasing consortium, which may include political subdivi-sions, private entities, labor organizations, and individu-als. It passed the House 55-42. SB5471 was referred toWays and Means Committee on February 23.

HB1194 - Reimportation of Prescription Drugfor State Health Care Program. This bill authorizesagencies that administer state purchased health careprograms to purchase prescription drugs from Canadiansources approved by the Food and Drug Administra-tion. It also requires the state to develop a website toinform Washingtonians on opportunities to purchaseprescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies. Passedthe House 56-42.

SB 5637/HB 1702 the Health Care ResponsibilityAct. HCRA would expand access to health care byincreasing the number of large employers who providehealth benefits to their employees and imposing a fee onlarge employers who do not offer such benefits. It

would require companies with 50 or more employees inWashington state to take responsibility for providingbasic, affordable health insurance to their employees. Itis not fair that businesses that do the right thing (such asBoeing, GKN and Triumph) and provide affordablehealth benefits must compete with employers who donot. Investing in employee health should be a require-ment for large businesses in Washington whether thatcoverage is provided through the employer or througha fee paid by the large employer to the state. OnFebruary 17, public hearings on the bills were packedwith workers supporting the bills.

HCR 4405/SCR8407 Creates a joint task force toconduct a comprehensive study of offshore outsourcing.The bill creates an advisory committee to advise andmonitor the joint task force.It requires the joint taskforce to report its findings and recommendations tocertain legislative committees by December 1, 2005.

751 Political Director Linda Lanham talks withSenator Luke Esser (Republican Floor Leader)about family leave insurance.

Senator Karen Keiser (l) updates 751 PoliticalDirector Linda Lanham on the status of severalprescription drug bills.

tatives. They are exploring ways to in-crease members’ satisfaction with thevalue of their health care benefits. Thesemeetings are not part of the formal nego-tiations, but for the most part everyoneon the committee will also be a part ofthe negotiation process.

Health care inflation costs are risingat double digit rates and over three timesthe rate of inflation of the overalleconomy. The Joint Committee is ex-ploring alternatives that could possiblylower the cost of health care withoutsacrificing the quality. They have alsofocused on the issues that drive up thecost of our care. These issues includeappropriate emergency room usage anda better understanding and utilization ofmail order prescription opportunities.

The committee discussed new trendsin health care. Cost and quality are es-sential elements to ensure our memberscontinue to have the health care theydeserve. Quality of care is an importanttool to fight these rising costs. For ex-ample, today, the average patient has a50 percent chance of getting the rightcare during the first visit to the physi-

cian. Health care data shows 42 percentof the public reports they or a member oftheir family experienced a preventablemedical error. Getting our members theright care, the first time would help con-tain costs while improving their qualityof life. Studies show there is a 40 percentopportunity for improvement in theseareas alone.

There are other ways we can helpreduce the rising costs of health care.Only four percent of our members usethe mail order prescription option. Im-proved utilization of mail order prescrip-tion services would cut members’ out-of-pocket expenses. A walk-up phar-macy allows only a 34 day supply whilemail-in pharmacy can deliver a 90 daysupply. This saves members co-pay feesand saves the company the additionalcosts of processing two additional pre-scription orders.

The committee has also met with thevarious providers emphasizing the im-portance of quality care for our membersand pushing to get the best rates. Lookfor more information on health care aswe progress in the negotiations.

Nearly 5,000 people filled the Everett plant for the unveiling of the 777-200LR – the world’s longest range commercial airplane.

777-200LR Worldliner UnveiledBoeing regained bragging rights for

having the world’s longest range jetlinerwhen it rolled out the 777-200LR at acelebration attended by more than 5,000employees and guests.

This version of the 777 extends therange by more than 1,500 nautical miles,which will allow airlines to service non-stop routes such as New York-Singaporeat full passenger capacity and carry rev-enue cargo. The 777-200LR can carry301 passengers up to 9,420 nautical miles.

Our members and other Boeing em-ployees played a big role in the deliveryand were applauded by Lars Andersen,Vice President of 777 Program duringthe rollout ceremony.

“Our world-class mechanics built thefirst 777-200LR in several thousandhours less than we expected. And ourworld-class engineers designed an air-plane that has significantly better perfor-mance than we predicted at launch,”stated Anderson.

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IAM/BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS

The IAM/Boeing Central Site Quality Through Train-ing Program (QTTP) has fulfilled another training requestfrom employees on the 737 line. In August 2004, the 737QTTP Advisory Committee and Management identifiedthe need for specific training associated with electricalassembly skills. Four areas were identified based onQuality Assurance (pick-up data) and customer com-plaints. Based on this input, Central Site QTTP developeda four module assessment and training course for all 737J&I and Final Assembly Electricians.

QTTP put together an assessment board where electri-cians work off blueprints and build a board to the requiredspecifications. If employees have any problems, they willreceive additional training.

The goal is to get all factory electricians through theassessment on their down day so it won’t impact produc- Tom Sproger was recently recognized for his work

by the Propulsion Systems Division leadership team.Tom is an IAM C.R.E.S.T. Vocational RehabilitationCounselor (VRC), who works for IAM/Boeing JointPrograms Vocational Solutions.

Tom was honored for his excellent support on thereturn to work process and his expertise inergonomics. Tom’s willingness to team and take ontasks that are difficult has helped to overcome road-blocks that help the Propulsions System Division be-come successful in its safety program. He is also re-sponsible for helping many hourly employees return towork and ensure they will not reinjure themselvesfollowing their return to the active payroll.

For more information on the Vocational SolutionsProgram, please call 425-965-4268 or visit the websiteat: http://iamboeing.web.boeing.com.

Like professional athletes training forcompetition, the Boeing Industrial Ath-lete Program takes aim at eliminatingpain and improving the physical resil-ience of our members. This voluntary,on-hour workplace program focuses onhourly employees in physically demand-ing jobs and provides free services at theworksite. Initially, it is being offered inEverett and Renton.

Benefits from this program includeimproved flexibility, increased energy,greater resistance to injury and disease,improved ability to handle stress both onand off the job, and better recovery shouldan injury occur. The goal is for employ-ees to fully engage in life, without pain,without injury, and ‘go the distance’ forthemselves, their families, and career.With the average age at 50 years in ourmembership, it becomes even more im-portant.

IAM/Boeing Joint Programs IAMCREST Vocational Rehabilitation Coun-selors, Exercise Physiologists fromBoeing Health and Fitness, Physical, Oc-cupational, and Massage Therapists fromArgosy Health/Boeing Medical all worktogether to provide services at theworksite before an injury occurs. In otherwords, workers no longer have to waitfor an injury in order to receive special-ized help.

The program is broken into four mainareas: New Job and Job Conditioning,Industrial Athletics, Early InterventionServices, and Work Hardening. Ser-vices are performed at the worksite, ex-cept Job Conditioning and Work Hard-ening which takes place in specializedTraining and Hardening Centers locatedin the factory.

New Job and Job Conditioning is acustomized program offered to groupsof employees who are going into or are inphysically demanding jobs. Work de-mands are reviewed to develop a cus-tomized program of exercise, condition-

ing and stretches tomaximize the abil-ity to handle thephysical stresses ofthat job. Condition-ing sessions are onehour twice a week,for a total of sixweeks. Each roundfocuses on the ba-sics such as core(abdominal andback) stability, bal-ance, flexibility,and progress byadding strengthen-ing and aerobic con-ditioning. Groupsessions are supple-mented by condi-tioning equipmentwhich is madeavailable at theworksite.

Industrial Ath-letics is a voluntaryprogram of per-sonal health con-sisting of worksitepromotion of pro-grams such as flushots, HarmonyN e w s l e t t e r ,BoeingWellness.com,and Free and Clearsmoking cessation.These programs will be supplementedby onsite activity programs delivered onan ongoing basis, including factory andoffice yoga, group fitness programs, andencouraging use of recreational equip-ment such as table tennis and factoryhoops. It is hoped that once employeeshave gotten used to feeling better andhaving more energy, they will partici-pate in onsite health and screening op-portunities and utilize Fitness Centermemberships to maximize the long term

benefits. Employees are also encouragedto participate in the upcoming HealthRisk Assessment from Mayo Clinic of-fered through the BoeingWellness.comwebsite.

Early Intervention Services are de-signed for employees who are experi-encing either mild discomfort or taskdifficulty, but have not yet been injuredto the point of needing medical care and/or filing a claim. This program providesIndustrial Massage, Physical Therapy,

New Program Conditions Employees to Go the Distance

tion. The assessment takesabout two hours and up totwo additional hours oftraining are available forneeds that are identifiedduring the assessment.

To date, 109 out of175 employees, includingrehires have taken the as-sessment and training.

“The assessment hasbeen getting positive feed-back from both employ-ees and management,”reported QTTP UnionProgram CoordinatorTony Curran. “With about 75 percent of the employeescompleting it, the assessment has already shown dramaticresults – with a 9 percent decrease in defects for thetargeted four areas. We hope to see additional improve-ment when all employees are finished.”

737 Electrician Tony Nguyen stated, “The assessmentis good for people to learn and will help them in their dailyjobs. It is good basic information we all should know.”

Debi Mashak added, “I think it will really help when aperson first hires in because it will check them on theirblueprint reading. It is also a good refresher course forother employees.”

QTTP Central Site is assisting Everett in developing anelectrical assessment training for the 777/747/767 pro-grams.

QTTP Delivers Electrical Assessmentfor 737 That Brings Improvements

PSD leadership honored Tom Sproger, VRC (frontleft). At the event (front row): Anette Champouxand Leo Dudley. Back L to R: Robert Thayer, GlenJohnson, Carol Sims, Cynthia Moore, Canny Salo.

Sproger Honored for SupportDebi Mashak works onher assessment board.

Tony Nguyen believes the electrical assessmentwill help electricians in their daily jobs.

and Vocational Resources to those em-ployees. For workers in physically de-manding jobs with a history of recurrentinjury but no open claim, there is assis-tance through Worksite Intervention pro-vided by Onsite Physical Therapy andJoint Programs Vocational Rehabilita-tion Counselors. These services are nottreatment, but rather provide experts inthe workplace who focus on work de-mands, body postures, and work meth-ods. Employees may be given custom-ized micro break stretching and condi-tioning programs, revised personal pro-tective equipment, and adaptive mea-sures to help employees stay safe.

Work Hardening is an individualrehabilitation program delivered byPhysical and Occupational Therapists.Designed for employees who have suf-fered a significant injury, this programdelivers closely supervised and custom-ized physical conditioning, work simu-lation, and education. It requires aphysician’s prescription and approvalfrom Workers’ Compensation Insurance.Typically these programs are 2-6 hoursper day for 2-6 weeks, and provide a safebridge between being off work and fullreturn to work. Work simulation done inassociation with the Skills Process Cen-ter allows accurate duplication of anyhourly job at Boeing, so employees canbe safely ‘built up’ to handling the physi-cal demands of their job. Combined withearly onsite specialized care throughBoeing Medical, employees with inju-ries can now receive earlier, more com-prehensive care.

These specialized resourcesproactively work to prevent injury, offerworksite fitness programs, decrease dis-comfort, respond to job issues early, andoffer state of the art care and rehabilita-tion programs in case an injury doesoccur. We want our members to work,play and retire without pain, in the besthealth possible, and ‘go the distance’.

751 member Mike Samboy performs stretches designedspecifically for his job as part of the New JobConditioning Program. This is just one part of the newIndustrial Athlete Program aimed at preventing injuries.

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New Business Rep Building Assignments AnnouncedThe 13 Business Representatives for Western Washington accepted their oath of office at the January 27th District Council meeting. District President Mark Blondin

met with the representatives and made the following building assignments effective February 1.

Ernest McCarthyTommy Wilson Emerson Hamilton

Ray Baumgardner Stan Johnson

Roy Moore

Jackie Boschok

Susan Palmer

Larry Brown

J.C. “Zack”Zaratkiewicz

Paul Milliken

UNION HALL LOCATIONS:AUBURN: EVERETT: RENTON: SEATTLE: SPOKANE:201 A St. SW 8729 Airport Rd. 233 Burnett N. 9125 15th Pl. S. 4226 E. Mission253-833-5590 425-355-8821 425-235-3777 206-763-1300 509-534-9690

EASTERN

WASHINGTON

February 1 brought a new face tomembers working in the Renton factoryas Mark B. Johnson settled in as Busi-ness Representative. Mark was electedto a four-year term during the Unionelections last fall.

While he may be new as a BusinessRep, he has 27 years of Union experience,including serving the last four years asLocal C President and as a member of theDistrict Council. Mark is well knownthroughout the Auburn plant where heworked in facilities as an electronics tech.

Over the years, Mark has devotedcountless hours to the Union – as aUnion Steward, a Local Lodge officer, acommittee member, a picket captain, avolunteer and in many other positions.Basically, whenever the Union was hold-ing an event, Mark would be there ask-ing how to help. He regularly volunteerson community service projects and wasa top member volunteer two years run-ning. He has also been active in thelegislative arena – serving on the LocalC Legislative Committee, lobbying inOlympia and Washington DC and pro-moting workers’ issues to elected offi-cials.

If enthusiasm and commitment are

any indication of job performance, Markwill do a great job. He hit the groundrunning - with an assignment that covershalf of the Renton plant and approxi-mately 1,400 employees on three shifts.Mark has been out in the shop – meetingthe members in his new area of assign-ment and getting to know the UnionStewards in the area.

Mark noted, “I welcome the opportu-nity to move to the next level in helpingthe membership. My number one prior-ity is service to the membership. I plan tovisit my buildings often and talk to themembers to get their point of view. Ibelieve it is important for Union Busi-ness Reps to stay in touch with the mem-bership.”

“I look forward to meeting the mem-bers in my area and hope they will feelfree to approach me when they encoun-ter a problem in the plant. People shouldknow who the Business Rep is when hewalks in the building. I feel higher Unionleadership visibility will make manage-ment more aware of the presence of aUnion contract and their obligation toabide by it. When you’re dealing withpeople’s livelihood, you must take itseriously,” added Mark.

Paul Knebel

Johnson Hits the Ground Running as Renton BR

SEATTLEPAUL KNEBEL ............... Boeing Field: Flight Test/Avionics 3-390; Delivery Center: 3-800; Wire Shop/Tire Shop 3-818;

Paint Hangar: 3-369, 3-370, 3-380; Transportation: 3-347; Kent Benaroya: 7-48.01, 7-48.02,7-48.03, 7-48.04; Renton Benaroya: 7-81.02, 7-81.06, 7-81.07, 7-81.08, 7-81.09, 7-81.10; KentSpace Center: 18-21, 18-22, 18-24, 18-41, 18-42, 18-43, 18-54, 18-61, 18-67; North Property: 2-09,2-15, 3-825; Special Tools: 3-360; Longacres: 25-01; Military Flight Center: 13-01; GKN.

JC ZARATKIEWICZ........ Plant II : 2-10, 2-22, 2-25, 2-31, 2-40, 2-41, 2-44, 2-45, 2-121, 2-122, 2-123; Wind Tunnel: 2-80, 2-81,2-83, 2-84, 2-85, 2-87, 2-88; North Boeing Field Test Sites: 3-302, 3-306, 3-310, 3-313, 3-315, 3-317,3-322, 3-323, 3-324, 3-326, 3-333, 3-334, 3-335, 3-346, 3-353, 3-354, 3-368, 3-626; SparesDistribution Center: 22-01; Developmental Center : 9-08, 9-48, 9-49, 9-50, 9-51, 9-52, 9-53, 9-54,9-60, 9-77, 9-90, 9-96, 9-98, 9-99, 9-101, 9-120, 9-140; Thompson Site: 14-01; South Park: 15-01,15-30; Duwamish Customer Service Center: 11-14.

TOM WROBLEWSKI ...... Grievance Coordinator; Outbase/Remote Locations

AUBURNTOMMY WILSON ........... 17-06, 17-07, 17-10, 17-12.

EMERSON HAMILTON .. 17-05, 17-45, 17-66, 17-68, 17-239.

ERNIE MCCARTHY ....... 17-04, 17-29, 17-62, 17-64, 17-70. Frederickson Site: 24-40, 24-50, 24-60.

EVERETTRAY BAUMGARDNER ... 40-21, 40-22, 40-23, Factory Service – Main factory only .

JACKIE BOSCHOK ........ 40-01, 40-02, 40-03, 40-04, 40-05, 40-15, 40-41, 40-51, 40-53, 40-54, 40-55,40-56 (Interior Fabrication) ; CSCHA and Chem Crib personnel .

ROY MOORE ................. 40-25, 40-26, 40-34, 40-35, 40-36, 40-37.

STAN JOHNSON............ 40-10, 40-11, 40-12, 40-60, 40-81, 40-82, 40-84, 40-85, 40-86, 40-87, 40-88,40-91, Factory Service (Field, Flat Tops, Twin Towers) , Flightline : 45-01,45-02, 45-03, 45-04, 45-06.

SUSAN PALMER............ 40-24, 40-30, 40-31, 40-32, 40-33, 40-56 (Wire Shop) , 40-83, andAll sCrane Operators .

RENTONMARK JOHNSON ........... 4-04, 4-17, 4-20, 4-21, 4-37, 4-41, 4-42, 4-44, 4-45, 4-61, 4-65, 4-70, 4-71,

4-75, 4-79, 4-89, 4-90, 5-02, 5-03, 5-08, 5-09, 5-27, 5-50, (Flight Line) ,33-01, 33-03 (Bellevue).

LARRY BROWN ............. 4-81, 4-82, 4-83, 4-86, 10-18, 10-50, 10-51, 10-54, 10-55, 10-56, 10-57, 10-58,10-59, 10-71, 10-72, 10-80, 10-90, 10-133.

Union Steward Alex Karooianis discusses issues in his area with BusinessRep Mark Johnson, who took office effective February 1. Johnson’s area ofassignment at Renton covers the following buildings: 4-04, 4-17, 4-20, 4-21,4-37, 4-41, 4-42, 4-44, 4-45, 4-61, 4-65, 4-70, 4-71, 4-75, 4-79, 4-89, 4-90, 5-02, 5-03, 5-08, 5-09, 5-27, 5-50, (Flight Line), 33-01, 33-03(Bellevue).

Tom Wroblewski

Mark B. Johnson

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Wanted: Boosters for Annual ECF CampaignMake a difference in your communities

and learn leadership skills at the same time!Be a booster during the annual Employees

Community Fund cam-paign in early May.

Training will beprovided; no ex-perience is nec-essary for thisfun, challenging

and fast-pacedassignment. The

role of the boosteris to talk to co-workers

about the Fund (both in groupsettings and one-on-one) and the local non-profit health and human service organiza-tions that the Fund supports, encouraging co-workers to either begin contributing or in-

March is Women’s History month and atime for women to reflect on how far we’vecome. Women started out the 1900’s lacedinto corsets, without the right to vote, with alife expectancy of just over 50 years. Nowwe’re orbiting the earth, truly becoming part-ners with men in positions of leadership,looking to a future of better opportunity andrecognition for our daughters and grand-daughters.

As Amelia Earhart wrote, “Women musttry to do things as men have tried. When theyfail, their failure must be a challenge toothers.”

With this sentiment in mind, the IAMWomen’s Department challenges each of ourIAM sisters to continue the progress made bythe women who came before us.

Below are two brief bios of women whohave worked in the past century for the ad-vancement of women and working families.May their stories motivate you to become

more active in yourunion and yourcommunities. Formore informationon Women’s His-tory Month andbios on other lead-ers visitwww.goiam.org/visit.asp?c=5224.

Susan B. An-thony (1820 –1906) was one of

the women who worked to secure equalityfor women by giving them the right to

Nearly every monththe second shift em-ployees from theFrederickson Skin andSpar shop hold a pot-luck to help a particu-lar cause. In February,this industrious groupchose to help the manyvictims of the recenttsunami disaster. Trueto form, these employ-ees not only supportedthe event, but gener-ously donated $1,000to the relief efforts.

Union StewardDwyane Johnsonnoted, “It gets every-one together workingtoward a common goalat least once a month.We always select a worthy cause and havefun while helping out others. I’m proud of

vote. She firmly believed women would notgain rights or effectively drive reform untilthey were legally allowed to vote. In 1869,she helped organize the National WomanSuffrage Association that worked to givewomen voting rights. Unfortunately, shedidn’t live to see Congress pass the 19thAmendment on August 18, 1920, but herlife’s work was crucial to its ratification.

Sojourner Truth (1797-1883): BornIsabella Baumfree to slave parents in UlsterCounty, New York, she became an icon in themovement for equalrights. Her earlywork involved help-ing newly freedslaves establishthemselves, evenpetitioning Con-gress to give ex-slaves land in the“New West.” Illiter-ate all her life, Truthwas a gifted ora-tor. Her work forequality expanded to include women’s suf-frage. In 1851 she spoke at a women’s con-vention in Akron, Ohio, where she coined thephrase, “Ain’t I a Woman?” Credited withgalvanizing African American women be-hind the women’s suffrage movement, Truthwas not included in the statue commemorat-ing the leading suffragists; however, it isthought she was intended to be included inthe work. Currently, there is a movement tohave Truth included in this statue or a newstatue commissioned.

crease their level of giving if they alreadyparticipate. For anyone who has ever consid-ered taking on this assignment, now is thetime! For more information, visit the North-west community web site http://community.web.boeing.com/nwregion/ andclick on booster information or call the ap-propriate contact below.

Donating the check from Frederickson: L to R: Rick Bennett;Manager Mike Blaisdell; Uruk Blaisure; Reba Wilson; SherylBrownfield; Union Steward Dwyane Johnson; Nina Carter;MBU Manager Gary Brumhoff; Union Steward Tuan Phan;Bus Rep. Tommy Wilson.

Black Women WorHonored for WWII

751 Human Rights Committee Lucille Anderson (2ndfrom r) was instrumental in locating the Rosies.Above: She talks with L to R: Commercial AirplaneVice President Carolyn Corvi, 751 AdministrativeAssistant Ron McGaha and Elmer Dixon, SeniorAssociate Executive Diversity Services.

Rosies’ l to r: Katie Burks, LouAnnie Charles, and Katherine Thompkins enterRosie’s Cafe in Renton with escorts Connie Dang and Ken Smith.

Event and Exhibit Pay Tri

L to R: Ollie Reeves and Zakiya Kangethe show John Gore part of the elaborateblack history month display they put together in the 40-56 building.

As part of the black history month cel-ebration, the 751 Human Rights Committeehonored 22 African-American women, whoworked during World War II by restoringtheir Union service. The events were also away to say thank you to the Rosies for thesacrifices they made working at Boeingbuilding planes during World War II. Priorto 1948, the IAM Constitution prohibited

people of color from becoming members. Athe 2000 Grand Lodge Convention delegatevoted to restore time served beginning with751’s Roman Mayfield. Since then, the Unionhas been searching for others who were parof our rich history to restore their servictime.

The special event on February 8th was celebration of diversity and recognition o

their place in history. FoBell Alexander, KatiBurks, LouAnnie CharlesJosie Dunn, Lorraine Harris, Georgia JohnsonVivian Laye, Ruth Render, Althea Skelton, EtheTaylor Ashford, KatherinThompkins, MinniTucker, Eva Vasser, AmyWilliams, and Oralee Williams, it was a day to remember and reflect ontheir contributions. Thesincredible women had stories of tremendous courage. Many of them werjust 18 years old when theyboarded a train from otheparts of the country to goto work for Boeing andhelp with the war effort.

Their special day be

Thanks to the hard work and dedica-tion of a handful of employees, workers inthe 40-56 building on second shift en-joyed a wonderful buffet to celebrate blackhistory month on Friday, February 18.Over 250 employees turned out – makingit a huge success.

751-member Ollie Reeves was instrumental in coordinating the event and thcorresponding black history display. Olliealong with Cynthia Soimis, Mary Williams, and Zakiya Kangethe, put in longhours preparing the delicious buffet whichincluded catfish, ribs, chicken, greens

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March is Women’s History Month

Frederickson Fundraisingfor Tsunami Victim Relief

Site Contact PhoneAuburn Christine Sterba 253-653-9160

Eastside Ron Blomster 425-957-5338

Everett Beanetta Roberts 425-750-0204

Frederickson Chris Colleran 253-846-4419

Kent Scott Gilbert 253-657-3811

Renton Yvonne Plata 425-237-7872

West Corridor Paul Wehrle 206-544-1374

how generous this group of workers is whenthey hear of others in need.”

Susan B. Anthony1820-1906

Sojourner Truth(1797-1883)

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rkersI Service

Rosies honored at the February 8 Council meeting included: Back row L to R: Katherine Thompkins, Hilda Jones, KatieBurks, Eva Vasser, Georgia Johnson, Lorraine Harris, Bell Alexander, Amy Williams and Ruth Render, Seated L to R:Vivian Laye, Josie Dunn, LouAnnie Charles, Althea Skelton, Oralee Kelly Williams. Kneeling L to R: 751 AdministrativeAssistant Ron McGaha, IAM Director of Human Rights Charlotte Sund and 751 Human Rights Chair Emerson Hamilton.

Keith Hanson has Althea Skelton sign hisRosies Baseball team shirt.

Josie Dunn and Ethel Taylor Ashford were accompanied at the lunchby their escort Union Steward Mike Olebar.

Minnie Tucker tells Business Rep ZackZaratkiewicz about her experience workingat Boeing during World War II.

bute to Important Black Historical Contributions

Hundreds turned out in the 40-56building for the black historycelebration dinner on Friday, February18. It was a very positive event that allenjoyed. They are hoping for a biggerturnout next year.

L to R: Cynthia Soimis, Zakiya Kangethe,Ollie Reeves and Mary Williams cooked adelicious buffet for the event.

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gan at the Seattle Union hall with corsagesfor each and a Union member assigned as apersonal escort for each of the Rosies. Abus took them to the Renton factory for apersonal tour of how we build planes now,followed by a catered lunch at Rosie’s cafe.The event culminated with a presentation ofservice restoration at the 751 District Coun-cil meeting. Unfortunately, Annie BeardBurch, Louvenia Coleman, Eddie MaeFisher, Jo Ethel Perry, Pearline Spears,Samantha Armstrong, and Rosie LeeDrayton were unable to attend.

The event was a collaborative effortbetween the Union and Company. Boeingwas instrumental in making this a positiveevent and paid the airfare to fly AltheaSkelton and her grandson, Tre, from Pitts-burgh. Althea was one of the women in theoriginal B-29 photo that sparked the nation-wide search for other Rosie’s. During thewar, she moved to Seattle with her husband,who was in the Navy. She went to work atBoeing wiring the flight decks on the B-29.Althea brought a notebook filled with cop-ies of 1940 Boeing news magazines andsome wartime work photos to share with theothers.

The former Rosies were among the firstwomen to work in a factory environmentduring World War II. Their efforts at Boeinghelped boost the production of B-29 bomb-

ers from 60 planes per month in 1942 to 362planes per month by March 1944. The aver-age pay among the women in 1942 started atabout 62 cents an hour; by the time the warended, most were making around $1.10 ormore. “Back then, that was a lot of money.We worked seven days a week, 12 hours aday,” said Bell Alexander, who worked inMechanics Shop 101.

Yet for a handful of these women, theirBoeing careers went decades rather than

just in the war years.Georgia Johnson began her Boeing ca-

reer in 1945 as a mechanic at Plant II. Shecontinued to work at Boeing in a variety ofjobs including riveting, interiors and uphol-stery until she retired in 1974. Yet she didn’tslow down after leaving Boeing – insteadshe opened a restaurant in Rainier Valleycalled Chris Louisiana Style, which she ranuntil last year.

“I learned a lot at Boeing on how to run

a business and incorporated information fromBoeing safety meetings into my restaurant,”Georgia stated. “What I remember from Boeingwas it was like a family and we worked as ateam. If you had a good idea that was better, wewould go with that because there is not just oneway to do it. My group was always ahead ofschedule.”

Lorraine Harris was 18 years old in 1943when she boarded a train with seven other

u-ee,l-ghs,

black-eyed peas, macaroni and cheese,rice, corn, green beans, pinto beans,corn bread, rolls and beverages. Thedessert table offered peach cobbler,sweet potato pie, 7-up cake and othersweets to finish the meal. They begancooking the night before to ensurethere would be enough to serve thecrowd of hundreds. Isaac Payne alsohelped with the food preparation bycooking the macaroni and cheese.Many others from the building volun-teered to help serve the food.

Yet it was more than just a splendidspread of food. For the entire month,members in the 40-56 building couldlearn more about historic black leadersin our history. Lining the cubicles onone of the main aisles was an awesomedisplay of fascinating information onblack history month and famous AfricanAmericans throughout history.

Credit goes to Zakiya Kangethe, OllieReeves, Isaac Payne and Dianna Logginsfor putting together the phenomenal in-

formational display. Several months ago,they began researching sources of infor-mation and contacted the Black HistoryAssociation and various other organiza-tions to gather information to help edu-cate others and raise awareness of the

tremendous contributions blackAmericans have made. Zakiya ordereda lot of the information from the Dou-glas Truth Library in Seattle,

Posters told of exceptional black sci-entists, pioneers, pathfinders, 20th cen-tury writers, inventors, and other greathistorians. Displays told of little knownfacts such as the first open heart surgerywas succesfully performed by an Afri-can American in 1876.

The displays combined with thebuffet were a great way to celebrateblack history month.

Member Tom Quang noted, “Thefood is fabulous. It was a great eventbringing different cultures together.”

“It was excellent,” reported CarolGentry. “I don’t know who to thank,

but want to thank everyone – all the cooksand helpers.”

Special thanks to all the individualswho helped make the event a success.They are hoping for an even bigger turn-out next year.

LEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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Saturday,May 21

Registration 8-10 a.m.Run/Jog 9:30 a.m.

Walk 9:45 a.m.

Join in the fourth annual Flight forSight - Fun Run, Walk and Jog, to benefitGuide Dogs of America. The event willstart at the Everett Boeing Activity Centeron Saturday, May 21 with three options:

• 1 mile walk course.• 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk course is flat

and easy.• 10K (6.2 miles) run/jog only course is

challenging.Where Does the Money Go?

Guide Dogs of America was founded

by a Machinists Union member to provideguide dogs and instruction in their use, freeof charge, to blind and visually impairedindividuals. For more information on GuideDogs of America, visit their website atwww.guidedogsofamerica.org.How You Can Make A Difference

Raise Pledges - Set your goal. Talk toco-workers, neighbors, and relatives aboutsponsoring your walk or joining you in thewalk. Make it fun by identifying your“pack” with signs, jackets, hats or clever

# of Adult T-shirts:# of Adult T-shirts:# of Adult T-shirts:# of Adult T-shirts:# of Adult T-shirts:(Appropriate sizes)S _____ XL_____M _____ XXL_____L _____

Flight for Sight Fun Run, Walk and JogPledge Form/Registration - Saturday, May 21

T-shirts will behanded out theday of the race only.

Name:

E-Mail:

Address:

City State: Zip:

Phone:

SPONSORS/PLEDGES PLEASE PRE-PAY. Make checks out to: Guide Dogs of America.SPONSORS/PLEDGES PLEASE PRE-PAY. Make checks out to: Guide Dogs of America.SPONSORS/PLEDGES PLEASE PRE-PAY. Make checks out to: Guide Dogs of America.SPONSORS/PLEDGES PLEASE PRE-PAY. Make checks out to: Guide Dogs of America.SPONSORS/PLEDGES PLEASE PRE-PAY. Make checks out to: Guide Dogs of America.All donations are tax deductible. Hand in pledges day of walk or mail them to: Flight for SightAll donations are tax deductible. Hand in pledges day of walk or mail them to: Flight for SightAll donations are tax deductible. Hand in pledges day of walk or mail them to: Flight for SightAll donations are tax deductible. Hand in pledges day of walk or mail them to: Flight for SightAll donations are tax deductible. Hand in pledges day of walk or mail them to: Flight for Sight

Fun Run, 9125 15th Place South, Seattle, WA 98108 Fun Run, 9125 15th Place South, Seattle, WA 98108 Fun Run, 9125 15th Place South, Seattle, WA 98108 Fun Run, 9125 15th Place South, Seattle, WA 98108 Fun Run, 9125 15th Place South, Seattle, WA 98108

Pre-Registration By May 16:Pre-Registration By May 16:Pre-Registration By May 16:Pre-Registration By May 16:Pre-Registration By May 16: $12 without a t-shirt $18 with a t-shirt

Registration Info

DECLARATION: I do hereby waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damagesthat I, or members of my family, may incur arising out of my (our) traveling to, participating in, and returningfrom the Flight for Sight Fun Run, Walk or Jog on May 21 against the IAM&AW or Guide Dogs of America.

Return form & checks to: Guide Dogs of America Flight for Sight, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108

Race Day Registration: Race Day Registration: Race Day Registration: Race Day Registration: Race Day Registration: $20 without a t-shirt $25 with a t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed)

*NOTE: If you turn in $30 or more in donations, event registration fee is waived.Prizes will be awarded to individuals with highest dollar amount in pledges.

costumes! Make all checks payable to:Guide Dogs of America.

Strut Your Stuff - Arrive at the EverettActivity Center for registration anytimeafter 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 21.

• Runners start at 9:30 a.m.• Walkers start at 9:45 a.m.• Course closes at noon

For more informationFor more info, visit www.iam751.org/

funrun.html or call 1-800-763-1301, ext.335 to have a form mailed to you.

... ALL PROCEEDS tobenefit

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Since retiring from Boeing in 1983,Eba Beeler has supplemented her in-come with handmade windchimes andspecial “pocket angels.” Her angels haveliterally touched people around the world.

Last summer, she was questioningwhether to continue making her pocketangels and windchimes. She had beenunexpectedly bedridden from an injuryof five broken bones, including two inthe right wrist and didn’t know what thefuture would bring – activity or disabil-ity. She asked for a sign if she should still

Retiree EntrepreneurMarkets ‘Pocket Angel’

work with the angels and got her answervery quickly.

In our nation of 295 million, what arethe odds of the following ever happen-ing? A woman in Illinois sent cash in anenvelope ordering some of Eba’s angels.Eba couldn’t read the name or the firstpart of the street name. She decided tocall the courthouse in Illinois, hopingthey would know the name of the street.The clerk of the court gave the name ofthe street and asked for the address. Af-ter Eba gave the address, there was along silence, and she asked Eba to repeatit. She said, “Could the woman’s firstname be Ruth?” Eba responded, “Yes, itis.” The clerk declared, “Good Lord, I’mdating her son!!”

Eba got her answer, Ruth got herangels, the wrist is healed up and and sheis going full speed ahead.

Eba saw it as a sign to continue mak-ing her adorable pocket angels. She re-cently got an order for 25,000 from theArch Diocese and 1,500 from Children’sOrthopedic. Her pocket angels, whichshe began making in 2001, have becomequite a phenomena – with orders comingfrom around the globe. The miniatureangels are placed in a locking plastic bagalong with a poem.

Eba has great compassion for othersand often donates the angels to further acause. Throughout her life, she has beenaware of angels in her presence whohave given her signs and let her know sheis not alone. The pocket angels are a wayto let others know they always have anangel with them. She carries severalpocket angels in her purse to give topeople who look like they could use one.Her eyes twinkle as she speaks about herpersonal experience and the miracles ofangels.

Eba is an industrious business woman.

Starting January 1, 2005, all cell phone numbers will bemade public to telemarketing firms. So this year, your cellphone may start ringing off the hook with telemarketers, butunlike your home phone, most of you pay for your incomingcalls. These telemarketers will eat up your free minutes andend up costing you money in the long run.

To be put on the list, call the National Do Not CallRegistry at 1-888-382-1222 from the cell phone that youwish to put on the “do not call list.” You can also go towww.donotcall.gov and register online.

Registering only takes a minute, (you can also registeryour home phone) is in effect for 5 years and will possiblysave you money (definitely frustration)!

Put Your Cell Phone onthe Do Not Call RegistryAccepting the Oath of Office

District PresidentMark Blondin (l)adminsters the oath ofoffice to Local C VicePresident Chuck Craft(center) and Local CPresident Jim Darrah(r) at the February 10Local C meeting.

She has been making custom hand-madewindchimes since she was working in theshops at Boeing. When she decided tomarket pocket angels, she searched throughvarious suppliers to keep the costs down.Friends gather in her home to put the pre-made parts together. Many organizationshave used the angels as a fundraiser.

If you would like to purchase a pocketangel, please send $1 and a self addressedstamped envelope to: Pocket Angels, P.O.Box 2864, Renton, WA 98059 or call Ebaat 425-288-1088. She also has informationon her custom windchimes.

751 Retiree Eba Beeler (center) has marketed her pocket angels around theworld to let others know they are not alone. Above: Eba gets help fromfriends Connie Martin (l) and Loanne Graves in stuffing her pocket angelsinto packets to market.

Theminiatureangelscome withaninspirationalpoem andare in asmallziploc bagso theycan fitinto awallet andalways benearby.

March 2005 751 AERO MECHANIC Page 9

by Ruth Render,Secretary Pro-tem

February Retired Minutes

Congratulations to the following members whoretired from Boeing:

At the February 14th business meet-ing, Al Menke called the meeting toorder at 11 a.m. The Lord’s Prayer wassaid followed by the flag salute and thesinging of “God Bless America.”

Roll Call of Officers: All officerswere present except Al Wydick andCherie Menke, who were excused. Min-utes were accepted as printed. No com-munications.

Financial Report: The Financial Re-port was accepted as read.

Business Reps Report: BusinessRepresentative Zack Zaratkiewicz gavea briefing of what is going on in thevarious airplane programs throughoutPuget Sound.

Zack also spoke on the importance ofpatronizing businesses and stores thatprovide good, family-wage jobs withbenefits rather than shopping at Walmart.

Health & Welfare: Ill brothers andsisters this past month included: PeggyArrington, Ethel Klepach, Homer Grittenand Lucille Olson.

A moment of silence was held for the

following members who have passedaway: Darlene Anderson, Donald Barnes,Howard Connelly, William Cupples,Henry DeBolt, Howard Fredell, FloydHagen, Betty Hanson, Larry Hersen,Robert Hoyt, Robert Payton, BerthaRead, Daniel Reyes, Harold Welch, JosieWieczorek, and James Woodward. Sym-pathy cards were sent to the families.

Calendar of Events:March 7 BingoMarch 14 Business MeetingMarch 21 BingoMarch 28 PotluckGood and Welfare: John Guevarra

spoke of the ‘Budget Ripoffs’ in thebudget proposed by President Bush. Heread an article by columnist Molly Ivinswhere she reminded readers that Bushreneged on his deal with America byunderfunding the No Child Left BehindAct by $12 billion.

His Medicare Prescription Drug,which tremendously benefits drug com-panies, does not cost the $400 billion hepromised over 10 years, but is now esti-mated to cost a whopping $1.2 trillion.Talk about another bait and switch thathe sold to the American public.

Remember, when the Administration

Retirees

RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident Al Wydick 253-876-2147Vice President Alvin Menke 425-235-9361Secretary Mary Wood 206-243-7428Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725Srgnt-at-Arms Leroy Miller 253-852-8927Trustees: Louise Burns 206-242-5878

Cherie Menke 425-235-9361 Ruth Render 206-324-4055

Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300

William AndersonClarence BaleBruce BallJanet BeardVeena BhatiaBernard BuckKathleen CunninghamPamela DeleysRobert EcklebargerRaymond EdwardsGail FergusonSamuel FinniganDaylen FolsomRichard HackstockDiana HicksSteven HardenPenny JohnstonDonald Kristensen

RETIREMENT NEWS

tried to fire the whistle-blower who saidthey were wrong on prescription drugsbecause it would cost at least $530 bil-lion?

The Bush fiasco is planned manipula-tion and the American people are lettingit happen. Below are just a few examples.

• To help offset the deficit, PresidentBush is counting on oil drilling in theArctic Wildlife Refuge to create $1 bil-lion in revenue. Yet that is somethingCongress has rejected for the past fouryears.

• Farm subsidies go to the wealthiest10 percent in the agriculture business.Small family farmers do not qualify andare still getting screwed.

• The Bush Administration is tryingto fool people into thinking the deficit isless than it is by using a fake numberfrom the previous year – an early deficitestimate set way too high so they couldclaim the deficit had been “dramaticallyreduced.”

And the list goes on...John encouraged everyone to read the

handouts available at the meeting aboutthe continuing shell game of professionalliars.

John also read a second article called“Saving for Life,” which pointed out that25 percent of Americans cannot savemoney because they are barely gettingby paycheck to paycheck. The articlenoted 40 percent of Americans would beon the brink of bankruptcy if there was asudden accident, illness, divorce or otherincident to cut off normal income.

John stressed that the dream we allwant is at risk for 40 percent of ourbrothers and sisters. We have a duty toget the Bush Administration out of of-fice because they think the wealthy comefirst and only care about them.

Tom O’Brien spoke on the importanceof getting an increase for current retirees inthis year’s contract negotiations.

Unfinished Business: None.New Business: None.Birthdays & Anniversaries: The

Club celebrated the following Februarybirthdays: John Pompei, JohnBlankenship, Robert Ross. February an-niversaries included: Al and ToniMorzenti (56 years), Cal and Vera Doss(47 years), and Harold and DorotheaDalisky (43 years).

Adjournment: Adjourned at noon.

Cho LeeTroy MeadeGerald OliveJames PrattLarry ReevesThomas RossanaClifford ScheelerRonald SwartGeorge TolmasoffHa TuShirley UnmuthJoe VangoeyeEdward VonrotzLoren WilsonDonna Winschell

The Retired Club meets at 11 a.m. each Monday and serves a free lunch atnoon at the Seattle Union Hall. All 751 retirees are welcome to attend andjoin the Retired Club.

Carl Schwartz (phone 425-868-2821) reported that18 members of the Puget Sound Alliance for RetiredAmericans met with Senator Cantwell on preservingSocial Security. They also met with RepresentativeDave Reichert’s staff and will meet with the Congress-man at a later date.

Members need to write letters to their Representa-tives stating that preserving Social Security is a priority.

Below are some talking points that can be includedin a letter.10 Reasons Why Privatizing Social Security Is theWrong Answer:

1) It does nothingto strengthen and saveSocial Security.

2) It cuts benefitsby up to 40 percent.

3) It puts SocialSecurity benefits atthe mercy of marketrisks and corporatemisconduct.

4) It costs morethan saving the guar-anteed, life-long ben-efits of Social Secu-rity.

5) It explodes thenational debt and cre-ates new debt futuregenerations will have

to pay.6) It undermines

Social Security’sfamily protections,causing more dis-abled workers andretirees to live inpoverty.

7) It forces work-ers to pay highercosts for the sameinsurance benefitsSocial Security of-fers.

8) It diverts up to30 percent of thefunds for Social Se-curity beneficiariesinto administrative costs.

9) It creates an immediate $2 trillion financial crisisfor Social Security.

10) It destroys the guaranteed, inflation-proof ben-efits of Social Security, and replaces it with privateaccounts that reduce benefits and put workers’ money atrisk.

Take the time to write or call your Representative.Social Security was created after the stock market crashin the 1920’s so workers would have a guaranteedincome at retirement. Don’t gamble that secure futureon a stock market that is run by corporate thieves. Stickwith the program that has worked for 70 years.

At the business meeting each month, a special table is set to honor thosehaving a birthday or anniversary that month. Above are some of themembers at the February birthday/anniversary table.

Dan Stachlowksi writes aletter to his Congressmanconcerning Social Security.

Betty Ness writes a personalletter urging Congress topreserve Social Security.

Take Action to Preserve Social Security

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3 AKC Purebred YORK TERRIER PUPPIES– 8 weeks old, 18 champions & pedigree.Pocket size, teacups. Females $1500; male$1400 cash. Vet-checked, shots, de-wormed.Can ship from Spokane only 509-447-5706 or509-448-2483 ask for Jean or Fay

CKC WESTHIGHLANDER – Registered,white TERRIER PUPPY 9 weeks old. Verycute female $850 cash. Vet-checked, shots andde-wormed. Can ship from Spokane only 509-447-5706 or 509-448-2483 ask for Jean or Fay

TOY POODLE PUPPIES - $600 each. Maleblonde, female black with white neck, maleblack and tan. First shot and dewormed. Sevenweeks old. 360-691-5890

BIRDS – 1 Love Bird, 1 parakeet, 3 zebrafinches, 2 society ones, plus cages and equip-ment. $45 to $60 each. Good, healthy andadorable. 253-852-6809

WANTED: Transmission for 1993 Ford Ranger3.0 liter, 2-wheel drive. Prefer stick, but not toopicky. 425-260-7835

TWO SPLIT RIMS – with good rubber, tubes,8-hole bolt pattern used on Ford truck $15 both.425-255-7314

HEAVY DUTY 2-WHEEL UTILITYTRAILER – in good condition $300 OBO.253-845-8272

BRAND NEW 4 Michelin 225 55-16’s 95H allseason. $180 OBO. 206-722-6617

STUDDED SNOW TIRES - 175/70SR13OHTSU 2 sets $70 each. P225/75R15 M/SFirestone 1 set $80. Motor for boat – Johnson longshaft 9.9 HP w/gas tank $400. 206-355-7058

1937 DODGE SEDAN – running gear, engine,trans, front & rear axles and drive shaft. Also1923 T custom frame and 4” drop front axle.Make offer. 253-845-8546

1968 FORD LONG BLOCK 289 – clean,disassembled on engine stand $200. 253-863-9005

TWO POWER STEERING UNITS – free.1953 7.5HP short shaft Evinrude O/B motor.Runs well $95. New battery cost $45; will sellfor $25. 425-255-1804

STEERING COLUMNS REPAIRED- fix thatunsafe, loose, tilt or telescopic column today!Columns repaired or modified. Columns andparts for sale. 425-228-3326

1988 ONE OWNER 18’ Woodridge – 1987115HP, 1998 8 HP Mercury, power winch,fishfinder, full canvas, down riggers, 1988 EZ-loader trailer $10,500. 360-785-0228

EASY STEER for outboard trolling motor.Sells new for $160; will sell for $75. 253-854-5606

1990 ARIMA – Cuddy cabin 17’ with EZ-loadtrailer, 90 HP Merc O/B $8500. 206-772-1053

BOEING SEABACS BOAT CLUB – acceptingmembers. Cruises, reciprocal (discounted) moor-age all around Puget Sound. Commodore Balls –great social atmosphere. Membership annual dues$60. www.seabacs.org 206-772-5058

WEDDING CEREMONIES PERFORMED –by Ordained Minister. Reasonable prices.Contact Linda 253-841-9518

TRI-CHEM PAINTS AND KITS – art, craftsupplies for wood, glass, fabric, etc. Monthlyspecials. Catalogs – send $4 (credited on firstorder) to Daisy B. 30803 7th Ave SW; FederalWay, WA 98023. Help needed. 253-839-7272 or cell 253-691-2090

HANDMADE WIND CHIMES. To get moreinformation on these beautiful chimes, inquireat: Windchims, P.O. Box 2864, Renton, WA98059

POCKET ANGELS $1 plus postage. Greatfundraisers. Send to: Pocket Angels, P.O. box2864, Renton, WA 98059

BOEING EMPLOYEE now selling real estate.Employee with 26+ years IAM, now with JohnL. Scott in Marysville. I know the needs of myfellow employees. 425-268-1259

GET A WEB SITE for your cottage industrytoday! Everything you need atwww.emeraldglen.com starting at $4.95 permonth. First two months free with domainname registration. Example:www.yourbusiness.com. 253-221-7572

NEED HELP SELLING or buying your home?I can help. I have a free web site for FSBO “ForSale By Owners” at www.jvgrealestate.com253-221-7572

LICENSED MASSAGE PRACTIONER – callfor appointment. Massage and energy work.253-988-3914

RX DRUGS from Canada- 50% less than U.S.prices! 425-251-8168

DURABRAND – 20” color TV onscreen menu,front speaker, remote control, v-chip parentalcontrol, sleep timer, front audio/video inputjacks $100. 425-879-9794

1987 GIBSON LES PAUL – custom guitar,champagne color with hard shell case. Excel-lent condition $1200 OBO. Ask for Corey 253-639-2078

CAR ALARMS – Starting at $50. Brand newand unopened! Flash park lights, disable starter,keyless entry, etc. Includes all manuals, war-ranty. Installation available. 253-826-4378

APARTMENT-TYPE WASHER/DRYER –good cond. $238 for both. 206-323-6829

DINING ROOM OAK TABLE – 4 chairs andmatching china cabinet with leaded glass doors.425-482-6847

CHAISE LOUNGE – cream brocade mate-rial 4’2”x 2’. Separate pillows $100. 206-723-0658

BEAUTIFUL solid natural OAK COMPUTERDESK and HUTCH. Like new. Paid $595; willsell for $275. 360-652-3650

LIKE NEW – Barca lounger electric lift re-cliner, dark brown fabric. Mechanism heavygauge steel long life bushings $550. 206-243-7471

COUNTOUR ELECTRIC with vibrator andheat. Very good for people with back prob-lems. Very good shape. Paid $3K; will sell for$500. 425-255-9542

FRIGIDAIRE 4-BURNER natural gas cooktop- very clean $50 OBO. Child’s blackboard.425-255-1804

TWIN BED with box spring and mattress withwhite headboard $50. SELMER Tenor Sax,USA model. Like new $1900. 425-255-1184

END TABLE – walnut finish with formica top.Double door with gold cloth behind scroll work28”x28”x18” high $55. 425-255-1184

LIGHT OAK CORNER COMPUTER DESKwith 3 drawers, one file, 5 shelves, pullout shelffor printer and copier, slide out keyboard & filecabinet $1500 OBO. 425-422-8790

BROWN REAL LEATHER SOFA – nice, softand comfy in perfect condition. About 7’ long.Paid $1295 a couple of years ago. Moving.Must sacrifice for $800. 253-804-6865 or 253-709-7181

COUCH and LOVESEAT w/ottoman – creamcolor. In excellent condition and very attrac-tive. Must see $700 for all. 425-413-5896

OAK DINING ROOM TABLE – 6 oak chairswith light blue fabric. Two 17” leaves for 88”x42”. New $3K; asking $750 OBO. 253-333-0609

TODDLER LIL-TYKE – play table and underthe bed storage unit drawer (length of bed)$7.50 each. 253-333-0609

LARGE WALNUT (4) drawer executive deskwith chair – 2 drawers are file cabinets. 60”x30”$100 OBO. Also additional brand-new com-puter chair $60 OBO. 253-333-0609

1 KENMORE REFRIGERATOR – goodshape, runs nice 1996 model. Like new andfreezer $250.

(1) OAK w/glass top SOFA TABLE $200OBO; (1) OAK w/glass top END TABLE $100OBO; (2) 2-drawer locking file cabinets $40each. 253-333-0609

OCEAN SHORES – 3 BDRM/2 bath manu-factured doublewide on big fenced lot withsingle car garage & shed. 5 new appliances,new paint, carpet & vinyl throughout. 253-735-1832

FOR SALE – 3 BDRM/2.5 BATH Craftsmanhome – The Highlands – just north of MillCreek. 1871 SF, 2 story, 3-car garage, fencedback, private cul-de-sac on greenbelt $292,450.425-379-7830

FOR RENT: Kent Scenic Hill, 2 lg BDRM/2 lg BATH, gas, A/C, fireplace, 2 decks(500+ sq ft) garage. Earthworks Park. Fencedyard. First/last $700 deposit at $1400/month.Available 5/1/05 253-852-6470

ENUMCLAW – 3 BDRM/1 BATH, newlyremodeled home. Gas heat, new roof and muchmore. In town close to schools $195K. 360-829-1826

ROOMMATE WANTED: Separate livingrooms, 5 acres, close to Lake Goodwin. $350and half utilities. 360-652-3788

FOR RENT OR SALE – Charming 2 BDRM/1 BATH Skyway area, close to shopping,schools, freeways, detached garage with shopand covered deck. Rent is $750. Available 3/1/05. 206-243-1278

WEDDING CEREMONIES PERFORMED –by Ordained Minister. Reasonable prices.Contact Linda 253-841-9518

WANTED: M-1 carbine, .30 carbine foryouth shooting program. Up to $100. Also.410 shotgun or .28 ga. 206-715-7473 ormarklogs@hotmail.com

OIL CANS – various sizes with spouts (18) $5each; METAL CABINETS with trays $25each; nice GUN CABINET 5’x21.5” etchedglass doors lined with green velvet shelf – greatcondition $100. 253-852-6809

MANNEQUINS – 1 full-size female $100 andhalf-size male $50; SHOP CABINET (wood)24”x4.5’x11”deep with (5) 9” shelves $15;plate glass shelving 30.5”x31” and smaller $1each. 253-852-6809

MOTOR 2HP P5363A $50; asparagus fernhouse plant – healthy and large $25; horizontalprecision ROTARY TABLE (Yuasa) 8” low-profile 4.1”high, 4 center t-slots worm hole 3MT weight radius 90-1 weighs 59 lbs $600(was $1210 in ’93). 253-852-6809

LARGE 4-HARNESS FLOOR LOOM w/bench and accessories $400; smaller 4-harnessfloor loom $175; parakeet w/large cage, food,accessories $15; black leather sofa “like new”$150. 253-846-3910

HANDICAP SCOOTER – Rebel with onboardcharger, horn, front basket, auto brakes. Usedvery little. Wanted 24V battery charger. 206-767-5244

TWO (2) 50-GALLON barrels with spigots –used to haul fuel oil with homemade cradles$20 both OBO. 425-255-7314

SEEDLESS GRAPE starts, lavender,crocosmia, fennel, firs. Natural field rocks andfirewood- free. Broken concrete. Misc ply-wood free. 425-255-1804

BROWN CORNER padded cocktail bar $300OBO. Butcher’s block 24”x24”x32” high $95.Little Chief smoker $40. 253-941-3690

MAGNAVOX RADIO – Phono console $10;four (4) 2” swivel caster $5 total; assortedgarden tools, some new BO; rack of pokerchips $3; old Popular Science & Mechanicsmagazines BO. 206-935-6535

WHEELED YARD VACUUM –5 HP engine,Briggs engine, new bag. LWB canopy withboat rack - very good condition $125 OBO. 30pieces used siding 6”x8’x10’ $25. 425-255-1804

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POCKET ANGELS $1 plus postage. Greatfundraisers. Send to: Pocket Angels, P.O. Box2864, Renton, WA 98059

HANDMADE WIND CHIMES. To get moreinformation on these beautiful chimes, inquireat: Windchims, P.O. Box 2864, Renton, WA98059

GARDEN HOSE REEL attaches to faucet,wheeled push cultivator, wood fruit boxes, 5th

wheel lock, 2 wood swing seats with heavy-duty chains. 425-255-1804

CRAFTSMAN 44” – 3 blade mower deck.Excellent condition. Sells for $407+tax; willsell for $200. 253-854-4606

TREADMILL with heart monitor $250 (haseverything); exercise bike with leg and armexerciser $50; hanging hall light $30; newstroller $25; child’s bench with toy storage $25;swing set with slide $50; refrigerator 17 cu ft$100. 206-772-1752 or 206-772-1353

10 CACTUS PLANTS – 2’ to 4’ high $10 to$20 each. 360-249-4432

1977 GMC 4X4 S/B Biglift 38 and half tires$1500; 1986 S-10 PICKUP, V-8 350 engine –very nice $3200; PINBALL MACHINE –works perfectly $350. 253-939-1817 or 253-334-6525

MACHINIST WORK BENCH (wood) –8’x27” with metal tool trays 9” & 11” long –very heavy and sturdy $100; shop work BENCH76.5”x 23” with a pipe vise on it $50; shopCABINET (wood) 53.5”x28”x35” high w/4large divided drawers and 5 smaller – very wellbuilt $75. 253-852-6809

WEDDING DRESS long, cream color beadedsize 4 and hat with veil. Beautiful wedding set$350. WEDDING/ENGAGEMENT RING,size 5 $175. 253-852-6809

CINDER building BRICKS 2 holes and 3 holes– several like new $.35 each; shop TimberlineWOODSTOVE – good condition $75;GRINDER on stand (older) works great $15;TOOL TRAYS 6”x18” $1 each. 253-852-6809

VIEW of Hammersly Bay building lot – recre-ation or live. Clubhouse, beach rights, boatlaunch. Water on property with large storageshed $7200. Shelton area, Shorecrest. 425-337-6492

FOUR (4) CEMETERY PLOTS – side-by-side in Azalea Garden at Greenwood in Renton.$1700 each or $6400 for all. 425-255-1184

THREE (3) CEMETERY PLOTS – side-by-side in Floral Hills. Regular price $5400; willsell for $1800. Contact Wayne atWeeder35@aol.com

FREE HOME SEARCH, free home appraisal,homes bought, homes sold, buy property andsell property. www.marysville-realty.com orwww.johnlscott.com/philb 425-879-6422

MAZATLAN – Royal Crown Mayan Sea Gar-den Resort. 2 BDRM sleeps 6. All amenities.You pick date you want to go. Fri/Sat/Suncheck in. $550/week. 253-333-0609

PATIO/CALIFORNIA ROOM – vinyl fits19’6” motorhome or trailer awning. Like new.Sells new for $468; will sell for $200

1978 HARLEY – reconditioned, many ex-tras. Make offer. 425-271-9752

12’ LIVINGSTON - motor and trailer withset of oars, 15HP force motor. New sparetire. 425-413-2021

1990 ELECTRIC GOLF CART – runs welland looks new; fully enclosed. Includes charger.No trailer, but will deliver. Price reduced to$1495. It’s a “steal”. Must see. 253-841-4473or 253-307-2157

2002 YAHAMA YZ85 motorcycle – excellentcond. Lots of upgrades. Won’t be disappointed$1900 OBO. Like new! 253-446-0707

1948 TRACTOR – Cub Int’l, 6 implements,plow, cultivator, blade, spring tooth harrow,disc, drag $2500 or implements separate for$950 all. 253-862-6809

DR. TRIMMER – hardly used with extras.Antique Craftsman table saw. Contact Chuckat 253-939-2471

CALIPERS – Helios, 6 inch 65; Mitutoyo 8inch $140; Micrometers – Starret 1inch $75;Mitutoyo 1 to 2 $100. 253-941-2438

CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTOR – withgrass catcher 10 HP, 36” mower. Runs well$400. 206-243-2048

CRAFTSMAN RADIAL ARM SAW – about10 years old. Seldom used and still worksperfect. Includes homemade table stand. Mov-ing. Costs $350 new; will sacrifice for $95.253-841-4473 or 253-307-2157

JARI SICKLEBAR MOWER – runs well;needs work. Extra bar, knives and engine. 4’American Flyer sled. 425-255-1804

5 10-SPEED BIKES in fair condition. Needsome work. $5 each. 206-323-4774

WANTED: Early mod 1/2 ton pickup with lowmileage, stick shift, LWB, very good conditionwith canopy, pay premium. No crew cabs.425-255-1804

1957 CHEVY BELAIR – 4 door sedan. Bluewith white top & matching interior. Front diskbrakes. Runs and drives great $17,500. CallJohn 425-353-4136

1969 COUGAR XR7 – one owner, all original.Perfect cond $4K OBO. 206-725-6374

1977 LINCOLN TOWN CAR – Coupe, 400CI engine, never driven in snow, stored Octthrough Mar. Always covered. NADA $7,925;asking $6K. 509-235-8667

1982 MOTORCYCLE – GS650, Suzuki $800.1996 Chev truck C-1500 $300 down. Takeover payments. 253-924-1550 or 253-250-3803

1986 TOYOTA Pickup – brown, one owner189K miles. Runs great $1K firm. 253-862-9780

1987 CADI ELDORADO – new transmission,very well-maintained $1400. 253-863-9005

1989 FORD F350 Diesel crewcab, dually, allreceipts, Alcoa rims, commercial tires, boards,canopy, bed liner, hitch, 51K miles (VIN-verified) and more $9250. Nice. 425-255-7314

1991 SUBARU L SW – 149K miles, 2.2Lengine, cloth interior, AM/FM, auto, A/C. Goodcondition. Color gray. Asking $1995 OBO.425-385-3330

1992 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE – 69Kmiles $4500. 206-772-1053

1992 CHEVY LUMINA – great driver, 123Kmiles $2K. 253-863-9005

1996 Chev truck C-1500 $300 down. Takeover payments. 1982 MOTORCYCLE –GS650, Suzuki $800. 253-924-1550 or 253-250-3803

1998 DODGE 3 QTR TON MAGNUM V-10Auto 4x4 – Original owner, still under war-ranty. Camper and tow package. 30K miles.Set up for 5th wheel and cab over camper. If youneed a towing rig, this is it. Auto trans $21K.360-249-4432

2000 BEETLE – New with 9,700 miles. $12K425-776-7091

OVERINSURED? UNDERINSURED? Freeauto insurance consultations for IAM mem-bers. No obligations. Call Randy at 425-330-9558 or rlaswell@farmersagent.com

1956 CHEVY BRACKET RACECAR - .4mile racer, 350 4 bolt main engine, lots ofhigh performance parts, turbo, 350 trans,Ford 9” 4:11 posi. Not streetable, no trailer$4K. 206-772-2712

2005 Golf Tournament Entry Form

Entry forms will not be accepted unless full payment is received by JUNE 18th.Turn in $150 in donations to waive entry fee or return checks for $100 per player payable

to: Spencer Graham, Local C Golf Tournament, 9125 15th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108

Name:___________________________ Phone:__________________

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Players wishing to golf together, submit just one form. 4 players max per team.

Group Contact:________________________Phone:_______________________

Address:__________________________________________________________

Sunday, July 17The 14th annual Local C Golf Tournament

will be held Sunday, July 17 at Elk Run GolfCourse in Maple Valley. The cost will be $100per person, which covers green fees, cart rental,tournament t-shirt, prizes and a buffet at the endof play. This year there is also a second op-tion. The $100 tournament fee will be waivedfor any individual turning in $150 in dona-tions to Guide Dogs.

Proceeds from the tournament will go toGuide Dogs of America. The Machinists Unionfounded this worthwile organization over 54years ago and remains a top sponsor of theprogram. The tournament will be a “scramble”format with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. for all

golfers. Prizes will be awarded to the first,second and third place teams. Individual prizeswill be given for longest drive, KP and 50/50honey pot. All other prizes will be raffled off atthe end. NO ENTRIES WILL BE AC-CEPTED UNTIL FULL PAYMENT IS RE-CEIVED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. FI-NAL CUTOFF TO RETURN ENTRIES ISJUNE 18TH.

As this event is a benefit, prize donations aregreatly appreciated. If you would like to donateprizes, please contact Jim Rice on 253-891-3752 or Mark Johnson on 425-235-3777. If youhave questions or would like to volunteer, con-tact one of the following tournament co-chairs:Spencer Graham on 206-251-9021; Hole spon-sorship Tony Curran on 206-280-7536.

Benefiting Guide Dogs of America

14th AnnualLocal C Golf Tournament

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Go to Sonics Game and HelpGuide Dogs of America

Don’t miss out on this great event for the whole family! The Machinists Union751 Night is a great way for you to enjoy an exciting Sonics game whilesupporting an outstanding cause. • Individual organizing the largest group on one order form will receive anautographed Sonics item. • Local bringing the most people including friends and family will receive an autographedSonics basketball. • Organize a group of 30 or more on the same order form and receive two free tickets. • Organize your group order together so everyone can sit as a group at the game!

Seattle Sonics vs.Portland Trailblazers

To order tickets, please fax completed form to 206-272-2619or call 206-272-2618 or

mail order form and payment to: Seattle Sonics, Attn: Scott Earle, 351Elliott Ave. W., Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98119.

Specially reduced tickets. Pay No Service Charge. Orders must be received 21 days prior tothe date of the game. Orders will be mailed to the above address; orders received less than21 days will be left at Will Call. Orders are filled on a first-come, first serve basis. Noexchanges or refunds. Tickets and Premium items are subject to availability. If there are notickets remaining, the Sonics reserve the right to refund payment in full.

April 1, 2005 game - Sonics vs Trailblazers - Machinists Night#________ of tickets at $46 (sideline balcony) = $________

TOTAL = $________ Acct #367961

Please make checks payable to: Seattle Sonics

Exp. Date:

$16 from each ticket will be donated directly to Guide Dogs of America

Credit card: VISA MC AMEX DISC

Signature:

751 Local:

Friday, April 1 - 7:30 p.m.Key Arena

Name:

Address:

Day Phone: Night Phone:

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Laid-off members now have anotheravenue to get back on the payroll at Boeing– applying for the IAM/Boeing Appren-ticeship Program. This is the first time laid-off members have been eligible to apply.In the past, it was limited to those on theactive payroll.

District 751 President Mark Blondinpushed for the change. He stated, “Byopening up the IAM/Boeing Apprentice-ship Program to our laid-off members,they have another chance to get back on thepayroll at Boeing. It opens up an opportu-nity that otherwise was not available.”

The IAM/Boeing Apprenticeship Com-mittee has worked closely with the StateApprenticeship Office to get the requiredapproval and ensure the program adheresto State standards.

Larry Vigil, who was laid-off as a Tooland Die Maker in 2000, learned of thechange and was eager to submit an appli-cation. He met with IAM/Boeing Appren-ticeship Secretary Sherrie Williams to goover the various programs and determinewhich program best matches his skills.

Larry stated, “I think it is a very goodidea to allow laid-off members to applyand applaud the Union for pursuing it. Idon’t think Boeing will ever recall me as aTool and Die Maker so I needed to findanother way to get back on the payroll. Ihave worked in the machine trades for over38 years. I’m willing to learn new skills to

keep up with technology changes and be-lieve the apprenticeship program is a goodfit.”Applications Accepted in April

The IAM/Boeing Joint ApprenticeshipCommittee will be accepting applicationsfor five apprenticeship programs fromApril 1 through April 30 . Applicationswill be accepted into the following pro-grams: Cellular Manufacturing Machin-ist; Industrial Electronic MaintenanceTechnician; Machine Tool Maintenance

Apprenticeship Revised to Allow Laid-off Members

young women from East St. Louis Illinois and headed forSeattle. Among those on the train was Amy Williams,another of the Rosie’s being honored. They were the onlytwo of the seven to stay in Seattle after the war and haveremained close friends over the years. While Amy workedat Boeing throughout the war, Lorraine continued atBoeing until she retired in 1971.

Katherine Thompkins came to Boeing in 1943 andworked at almost every plant and on nearly every planebefore she retired in 1982. “I really enjoyed today,” shestated. “It was a wonderful event that brought back a lot ofmemories.”

The search to find these individuals began with theUnion’s Rosie’s War conference in 2004 and continuedwith an internet search that went nationwide. 751 HumanRights Committee member Lucille Anderson vowed tokeep searching, and through her relentless efforts, thesewomen were found.

“It was truly a labor of love, and I will treasure everymoment with them,” noted Lucille. “I talked to each oneat length because there is a ton of history that needed to beknown. Each was very interesting and offered a differentperspective.”

Thanks to the following members who served asescorts: Joe Stewart, JoAnn Buchanan, Clifton Wyatt,Emerson Hamilton, Ron McGaha, Connie Dang, RockyCaldwell, Sam Hargrove, Margie Pernell, Dave Swan,Larry Brown, Zack Zaratkiewicz, Bob Merritt, MikeOlebar, Ken Smith, Bert Groom, Matt Hardy, Nate Gary,Kenneth Archie, Elaine Pearsall, Lem Charleston andLucille Anderson.

Also special thanks to Ron McGaha, who worked withBoeing to coordinate the event.

If you know of anyone of color (male or female) whoworked during World War II, please contact EmersonHamilton at 1-800-763-1301 with their name and otherinformation so we can ensure their service is restored.

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Event Honors Rosies’ History

Hard work and initiative paid off for 751 members atGKN Chem-tronics in Kent as they took their profitsstraight to the bank. On Friday, February 11, all em-ployees at the facility received a check for 3 percent oftheir gross income in 2004 – evidence of their success

Mechanic; Model Maker; and NC SparMill Operator.

To qualify:• You must be 18 years old and be a

Washington State Puget Sound area Boeingemployee who has been on the activepayroll within 6 years of the start of thecurrent application acceptance period (forthis application period, employed any timefrom April 1999 to present).

• You must have a GED or a high schooldiploma.

• You cannot have been enrolled in orcompleted an IAM/Boeing Apprentice-ship Program.

• You must meet specific defined voca-tional training or trade related work expe-rience requirements in the program beingapplied for.

• You must be able to perform thephysical requirements of the apprentice-ship. For Industrial Electronic MaintenanceTechnician Program, applicants must beable to distinguish between primary col-ors.

Programs are 8,000 hours in length andinclude mandatory off-hour (nonpaid) re-lated training. The Industrial ElectronicMaintenance Tech programs is 10,000hours. On-the-job training with skilled jour-neymen provides the apprentice with theskills and knowledge to remain in highdemand.

The recruitment, selection, employmentand training of apprentices are withoutdiscrimination based upon race, color, re-ligion, sex, age, national origin or the pres-ence of disability.

Informational packets will be availableat all the Union Halls beginning March 1.For an informational packet, call IAM 751at 1-800-763-1301, ext 3328 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or call 253-951-8261 (Monday- Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Visit www.iam751.org/appr.html or http://apprenticeship.web.boeing.com.

Hard Work Pays Off for Members at GKNlast year. The check was issued when employees metall their goals under the STAR plan – a profit sharingprogram called out in their Union contract.

Members at the plant had been anticipating thecheck for nearly a month.

751 member Ron Lee stated, “As the end of theyear was coming, we were all aware that it couldtranslate into cash for us. Once they informed us wehad met our goals, we were all doing the math tocalculate exactly how much we would get.”

“After all our hard work, I plan to enjoy it. I’musing my check on my bike (a Harley), which is goinginto the shop to have the motor rebuilt,” Ron added.

GKN employees were able to meet all perfor-mance goals - including safety, production and qual-ity. Workers at the Kent facility made their deliveryschedule despite various obstacles during the year.

751 member Justin Whittemore, who has workedat GKN nearly a year, was pleased to get the extramoney. He noted, “The check was nice. I put mineinto savings.”

Kevin Nash, Vice President of the Thermal Join-ing Center, noted, “Everyone did what was necessary- hourly and salary - to ensure we hit our targets andgot our complete payout. It was a challenging year,and everyone pulled together and did amazing things.Our employees are capable of doing anything we putin front of them. They are a dynamic group.”

IAM/Boeing Apprenticeship Secretary Sherrie Williams (r) reviews availableApprenticeship programs with laid-off Tool and Die Maker Larry Vigil. Thisyear the program will accept applications from laid-off members - providinganother avenue to return these members to the active payroll.

Children of Union members in Pierce County havean opportunity to earn a scholarship for their commu-nity service efforts with the Jerry Beckendorf Commu-nity Service Scholarship.

Jerry retired after working 15 years asthe United Way and Pierce County LaborCouncil’s Labor Liason. His commitmentand efforts to build a better communityhave made an impact in the lives of count-less people. The Jerry Beckendorf Com-munity Service Scholarship encouragesfuture generations of union activists andvolunteers by recognizing outstanding stu-dent volunteerism.

The scholarship is a nice way to honorJerry’s work over the years, while pro-moting young people to get involved incommunity service. Many 751 union mem-

bers have children that have worked on the Union’svarious community service projects. They would be agood candidate to receive the scholarship. Last year,four children of 751 members received Beckendorf

scholarships.You can obtain a Beckendorf scholar-

ship application online by visitingw w w . u w p c . o r g / O u r _ P a r t n e r s /Labor_Beckendorf_Scholarship.htm or atany of the Union offices. Applicationsmust be returned by March 14, 2005.

If you need more information on howto apply for the Jerry Beckendorf Com-munity Service Scholarship or have ques-tions about the program, please contactEmma Faidley at (253) 597-6237 or e-mail her at emmaf@uwpc.org

Children of Union Members Eligible forBeckendorf Community Service Scholarship

The Jerry BeckendorfScholarship recognizesoutstanding studentvolunteerism.

L to R: Business Rep Paul Knebel learns how RonLee and Justin Whittemore plan to use the threepercent profit sharing check from GKN.

Dave Swan (l) escorts Bell Alexander on a tour ofthe Renton plant. Each Rosie had a Unionmember escort throughout the tour and lunch.