THE BROTHERHOOD COMMITTEE

  History

Ø Born as a function of IBEW Local # 76.

Ø Began in April of 2001.

Ø Chairman: Richard Valencia.

Ø Tacoma's "City of Destiny" 2003 Award winner.

Ø Tacoma Events Commission's "Volunteers of the Year" 2007 Award winner.

 Objectives

Mission Statement: "To improve the quality of life for all and to provide the doorway to community and personal service."

 Objectives:

Ø Enhancement of solidarity within the Local Union.

Ø  Promotion of ourselves within the community.

BUDGET INFORMATION

Ø The budget is generated by dues deductions.

Ø All monies are maintained in a separate account.

Ø The Business Manager, under the supervision of the executive board, administers the fund.

Ø All disbursements must be approved by the Executive Board.

 Main Functions

Ø Assist the sick and needy within our local

Ø Members who are trained United Way counselors

Ø Detail the capacities of the individuals

Ø Length of training

Ø Examples of situations the can help with

Ø Contact information:

·        Rich Valencia                        253-906-8609

·        Ken Jennings                        253-310-6573

·        Don 'Mac' McClellan             253-208-3720

·        Nick Roberts                         253-906-5543

·        Maria Anderson                     253-306-3026

·        Mark Frick                              253-468-2752

·        Chayne Rudolph                   253-227-7764

·        Nick Stopherd                        509-432-5152

Ø Financial assistance

·        Direct compensation

·        Approval by the Executive Board

·        Direct access to multiple food banks, one phone call away

·        Contact information: Contact Local Union 76

Ø Community Service Events

·        Freedom Fair

·        Capitol Lake Fair

·        Ethnic Fest

·        Bonney Lake Days

·        Maritime Fest

·        Tall Ships Tacoma

Ø Promote solidarity within Local Union 76

o   Build attendance at general meetings

§  Fifth Tuesday celebrations

§  Bowling night

§  Baseball at Cheney Stadium

§  Pin night

·        History of the pins

·        Significance

o   Picnic

o   Golf tournament

Meetings

Committee meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30pm and is open to any and all.