322 UNION CONNECTION
VOLUME 13
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730 Olive Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130
651-379-0272
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MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of Carpenters Local Union 322 is to provide for, protect and improve the general welfare of its members and the employees represented by it, both directly and indirectly, by all lawful means and methods under the guidance of North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.
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COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS TRAINING
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Get COVID-19 training online through carpenters.org. Visit
https://auth.carpenters.org/login and sign into your account or register for an account to access online training.
Note: This course is only available through a laptop or desktop computer. This course is not available using a mobile phone or tablet due to the expansive course content.
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Once you are logged in, expand the "My Courses" section (see image below) and select "COVID-19".
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Complete the Module and Course Assessment
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COVID-19 MEMBER RESOURCES
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Please visit https://northcountrycarpenter.org/member-coronavirus-resources for information regarding COVID-19. Find information on employee rights, COVID-19 prevention and protection as well as increased short-term disability benefits.
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UNION RESPONSE TO RACIAL EQUALITY
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"The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters is in the beginning stages of working with community stakeholders, developers and contractors. We will not stand by idle. Rather, we are actively working to bring underrepresented communities into our apprenticeship program to help rebuild communities in need. This is an opportunity to demonstrate our own inclusivity and the amazing opportunity we provide every apprentice who signs up to join the Carpenter's Union".
- EST John Raines, NCSRCC
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Independence Day is being observed on Friday, July 3 per the Carpenters Contract and is therefore paid at double-time. Should you work on Saturday, July 4 the normal Saturday working hours shall be paid at time and a half.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! In observance of July 4, the Local 322 office will be closed Friday, July 3.
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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM GRADUATES
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We would like to recognize and congratulate the following members who have recently completed the apprenticeship program and advanced to Journey-level status. Congratulations on completing your apprenticeship!
(Members listed are those who graduated since the last newsletter)
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Nicholas Anderson
Andrew Blaisdell
Jaden Foley
Matthew Fountain
Dustin Frank
David Franklin
Phillip Guzik
Codey Hatfield
Travis Hodgman
Trever Hodgman
Jerrod Hollenkamp
Deante Hughes
Alex Johnson
Michael Lagerstrom
Bradly Laufenberg
Ryan Leathley
Nick Lindsay
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Samuel Long
Lonnie Morgan
Anthony Nelson
Lynda Nelson
Matthew Olesen
Matthew Oothoudt
Paul Reiland
Tyler Rich
Louis Rojas
Matthew Runke
John Scheibe
Gregory Sermon
Nicholas Sletten
Eric Spanier
Kyle Tomford
Doug Weisbrod
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APPRENTICE GRADUATION CEREMONY
The next Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Don't forget, if you're in attendance, you will be fitted for your Local 322 Letterman Jacket. Anyone who was previously invited to this event that was originally to be held April 26, 2020 will be invited to the October 4 event
(contingent on state and CDC guidelines regarding group gatherings).
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Matt Sowell has been a member of Local 322 for over 5 1/2 years. He has been an active member, a Delegate to the Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and Delegate to the 42nd UBC General Convention.
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In only 5 days, Matt Sowell and several other Minneapolis-based musicians collaborated in the creation of a entire album dedicated to benefiting the Association for Black Economic Power. ABEP has partnered with the Pimento Relief Fund to assist black businesses without insurance whose businesses were damaged during the demonstrations as well as an organization for Native youth that also burned to the ground.
The benefit album "Out of the Ashes" contains 16 tracks and can be found
here
. Check out #16 by Matt!
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Please take a moment to review the list of recently reported members who have passed away. It is our honor to read their names at the monthly membership meeting and hold a moment of silence in respect.
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MEMBER NAME/DATE PASSED
Thomas Ahrenholz 5/3/2020
Kenneth Bartell 2/28/2020
Romaine Buhl 1/29/2020
Thomas Corrigan 3/5/2020
Robert Ducharme 1/31/2020
Kenneth Hayes Jr. 5/15/2020
Michael Higgins 12/24/2019
Theodore Lyons 12/30/2019
Dion Madsen 5/14/2020
Dale Nihart 2/29/2020
Ben Pflager 3/16/2020
Jesus Rueda 4/16/2020
Harold Sonnek Sr 1/17/2020
Norton Wallin 5/3/2020
Lawrence Werner 1/13/2020
Mathew Wilhelmy 5/13/2020
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The beneficiary of a member who has passed away (meeting the criteria required) may be eligible for a $1,000 funeral donation benefit from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and $200 from Local 322. Further details on these benefits, other benefits available and eligibility can be found
here.
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Local 322 proudly lists some of our members who have recently or are currently serving. We appreciate and thank them for their service.
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Jason Allord
Josh Federly
Charles Foster
Robert Hundt
Dennis Koski
Daniel Lanoux
Mark Swedeen
Raymond Thomas
Christian VanSpeybroeck
Nahbahe Vice
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Local 322 gives out 10 Scholarship Awards in the amount of $500 each year to children of Local 322 members in good standing. Drawing is conducted at the June Local meeting and checks are usually given to scholarship recipients at the July Local meeting. This years checks will be automatically mailed.
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2020 LOCAL 322 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT - MEMBER NAME
Lexie Bennett - Todd Bennett
Justin Brutger - Jeff Brutger
Rachael Brutger - Jeff Brutger
Olivia Johnson - Patrick Johnson
Carrie Jude - Todd Jude
Paige McAloon - Jeremy McAloon
Matthew Papke - Michael Papke
Kelsey Rose-Wilsey - Richard Putnam
Jack Wheeler - Dennis Wheeler
Luke Wittner - Karl Wittner
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North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters gives out Scholarship Awards in the amount of $500 each year to children of Local members within the NCSRCC jurisdiction that are in good standing. Checks are given out to scholarship recipients at the July Local meeting. This years checks will be automatically mailed.
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2020 REGIONAL COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT - MEMBER NAME
Lexie Bennett - Todd Bennett
Justin Brutger - Jeff Brutger
Dalton Carufel - Jon Carufel
Carina Guzik - Andrew Guzik
Carrie Jude - Todd Jude
Josephine LeGeault - Gregory LeGeault
Kelsey Rose-Wilsey - Richard Putnam
Anne Sullivan - Patrick Sullivan
Jack Wheeler - Dennis Wheeler
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MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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UNION MEETING
3rd Tuesday each month
710 Olive Street (North Hall)
6:00PM MTG 5:00PM Food & Prizes
APPRENTICE MEETING
2nd Wednesday each month
710 Olive Street (Kitchen Mtg Room)
6:00PM MTG Food & Prizes
RETIREES MEETING
Last Thursday each month
710 Olive Street (South Hall)
10:00AM MTG Food & Prizes
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WOOD FRAME COMMITTEE
3rd Tuesday each month
710 Olive Street (North Hall)
5:00PM MTG (prior to Union Mtg)
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
3rd Tuesday each month
710 Olive Street (Kitchen Mtg Room)
5:00PM MTG (prior to Union Mtg)
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ALL EVENTS ARE CONTINGENT ON STATE AND CDC GUIDELINES AND WILL BE CONFIRMED AS DATES GET CLOSER
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Shotgun Tune-Up
AUGUST 16, 2020
MN Horse & Hunt Club
Prior Lake, MN
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Pheasants Forever Banquet
FALL 2020 (previously 3/28/20)
710 Olive Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130
2:00 - 7:00 PM
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8th Annual Pin Dinner & Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2020
St. Paul RiverCentre
175 W Kellog Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Members invited to the previously scheduled 4/26/20 event will be sent another invite.
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10th Annual Picnic
SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2021
Long Lake Regional Park
1500 Old Hwy 8
New Brighton, MN 55112
11 AM TO 4 PM
Previously scheduled 8/1/2020.
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PHONE: (651) 379-0272 FAX: (651) 379-0273
OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO:
Wilson McShane/Carpenters and Joiners Benefit Funds
(Pension and Health Care Questions)
*Log in to view pension and health care contributions and eligibility (including HRA/Dollar Bank balance). Forms also available online for adding dependents, changing your address, pension application, transferring benefits and so much more.
3001 Metro Drive, Suite 500
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 851-5788
Securian
(Defined Contribution Pension)
*Log in to see your investments into your Defined Contribution Pension. Change your investments, view and print prior statements and mailed notices, etc.
400 Robert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 665-3500
Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training
740 Olive Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 646-7337
Carpenters Credit Union
720 Olive Street
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 646-8827
Download the Carpenters Credit Union App!
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We are always looking for new ideas and material for our next edition of 322 Union Connection! Send your ideas to:
local322@ncsrcc.org.
Carpenters Local 322
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