Dear Brothers & Sisters,
The Safety Training Awareness Recognition (STAR) 2nd Annual Raffle was a huge success. In 2008, one hundred eighty (180) members were deemed eligible. This year, 2009, three hundred, twenty-six (326) members were deemed eligible by the District Council #4 STAR Committee. Two (02) 2010 Ford 150 pick-up trucks were raffled and won by Dwayne Hart and Doug Hobbs both from Painters Local #150 (Rochester New York). Read more details inside. I want to “Thank” all of you for your willingness to step-up and volunteer to educate yourselves about the value of a safer work environment for you and our employer partners. The District Council #4 STAR Committee is optimistic that 2010 will generate increased membership eligibility.
Extreme Makeover “Home Edition” as seen on television was in Buffalo in November. Painters District Council #4 was the only craft union on-site in collaboration with Bill Darling of Darling Paint Company. I want to “thank” Bill, District Council #4 Regional Business Representative Mark Stevens for organizing close to thirty (30) members to participate in this very worthwhile initiative. District Council #4 maintains strong beliefs in community building. For me, it was a pleasure working with the tools of the trade with our members. Like riding a bicycle, you never forget how!
Happy Holidays to you all as we begin 2010.
Fraternally,
Dan Boody, BM/ST