NOVEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

ILA Retirees’ Association, Inc.

4060 Red Bluff Road

Pasadena, Texas 77053

NOVEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

THE NOVEMBER MEETING WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20th AT LOCAL 24 AT THE REGULAR TIME OF 12:00 NOON

On Wednesday October 16th the regular meeting of ther ILA Retirees’Association was called to order by President Albert Janda at 12:00 noon with the opening prayer by Brother T. C. Nash. A short discussion as to the success of our October 5th Festival which was held at ILA Local 28th Hall and pavilion was made. The door prizes winners were: Microwave-Scott Trostman, Large Screen TV-Wade Tillery and the Keurig Coffee Maker-Wendy McClain. The Treasury Report was read by Brother Richard Newcomb: Beginning balance September 1st-$7,310.28, Deposits + $1,770.00, Withdrawals -$1,135.75 leaving a balance on September 30th of $7,944.53. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report as read. It was approved by the membership. The minutes of the previous meetings were read by Brother Randy Weber and a motion to accept them as read was made, seconded and approved by membership. President Janda spoke about our recent strike with USMX (United States Maritime Association) and about several issues including wage increases and automation concerns. As of this newsletter the strike action has been suspended for 90 days until January 15th 2025. In this interim the ILA and USMX are continuing to negotiate a new contract. President Janda told the membership that he had spoken with Local ILA 24 and that President Gabriel Garza said that wind/rain jackets embossed will be available thru ILA 24 for a substantial discount. Normally these jackets sell for approximately $80 and will be available for only $35. Drawing of the number lottery was made with winners being Brother Ralph Thomson and Sister Carolyn Burke. The 3 $25 gift cards winners were Brother’s Rolando Hinojosa, Danny Hernandez and Sister Martha Russell. Congratulations to all the winners. The fundraiser of the Buck Royalty line of Custom Cutlery was drawn and the ticket number was #4993593 of which no one there was holding the winning ticket. With approval of the membership we will wait till the next membership meeting to redraw in hopes some one will come forward to claim the prize. As of our November’s meeting if no one claims it we will redraw the number and continue to draw till we have a winner. Check your tickets(red tickets) and be sure to bring them to the meeting. Good luck. Having no other business to discuss the meeting was adjourned and a closing prayer by Brother James Weiskoft closed the meeting.

The Regular Executive Board met on Wednesday November 6th at 11:00am followed by a prayer by Brother David Janda. Discussion followed about the need to actively seek several members who would like to run for the two spots open on the Executive Board. Election will be January 15th 2025 and these positions for trustee would be for a term of 3 years. Please contact any Board member if you would like to be nominated. President Janda spoke to the Board members about the fact that we will present this year’s plaque to an outstanding retiree member for their continued support and attendance. We want to recoginze outstanding work by Sisters Carolyn Burke, Martha Russell, Louretta Kelly and Valli Janda and thank them for all they do. The lucheon for the November 20th meeting was discussed and a motion to have turkey with dressing, green beans, and sweet potatoes along with a roll, dessert, iced tea and coffee. It was seconded and approved by executive board. It was discussed that we will redraw the Knife Raffle ticket this month if no one comes forward with last month’s winning ticket -4993593-. Please look at your tickets. A motion by Brother Larry Hart and seconded by Brother Tony Morris to redraw the ticket this month and to keep drawing till a winner comes forward. In closing we asked that ideas for future raffles next year be suggested and one idea brought up was possibly a BBQ pit. Meeting was closed with a prayer by Brother Tony Morris.

Death Notices

The Regular Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday of each month (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER) AT 12 PM AT LOCAL 24’S UNION HALL 4060 RED BLUFF RD. PASADENA TEXAS 77503)

The Executive Board meets the 1st Wednesday of each month (EXCEPT FOR DECEMBER) AT LOCAL 1351 2145 ALABAMA ST. PASADENA, TEXAS 77503)

Your $25- 2025 dues are being accepted now. Please mail to this address in care of Richard Newcomb and make the check out to ILA RETIREES ASSOCIATION ( no cash ). If not received by February 28th 2025 you will dropped and no further newsletter will be sent to you. You may also pay at meetings.

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