March 6, 2007

Pres. Blankenship called the meeting to order at 7:15PM. All officers were present.

BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

- Thank you letter from John Walters for Political Fund support.

- Letter from Keith Craig concerning panel meeting for March 2 canceled.

- LUB payment to John Walters

- Thank you card from the Turner Family.

- Letter from Keith Craig to M. Percel concerning the appointment of Robin Blackburn Ft. Loudon Joint Training Sub. Comm.

- IBEW Journal.

- Letter from Ed Hill concerning Government contracts with Federal Employees.

- Thank you card from Cynthia Scott.

- Check from Local 275 for working dues.

- Travel card from local 175 for Jeremy Terry.

- Letter from Ed Hill concerning National Safety Council about the spring meeting.

- Election guidelines Ed Hill.

- TN AFL-CIO financial statements.

- Bill from Steve Cox 1 days pay (12hrs) for CCDO Training Plan meeting

REPORTS OF THE E-BOARD:

- Discussion of grievances.

- 70-year celebration in March 2008.

PROPOSITION OF NEW MEMBERS:

- Honorary withdrawal for:

o Larry Price

o Bill George

o Jamie Millican

- Travel cards for:

o Jeremy Terry

REPORTS OF DELEGATES AND COMMITTEES:

- Chico discussed last panel meeting business.

- R. Mustard and R. Fletcher discussed United Way of Knoxville basic council training program.

REPORTS OF ACCIDENTS, SICKNESS OR DEATHS:

- Death benefit for William D. Baskette.

- Willis Millican, gall bladder surgery.

- Darryl White, Hernia Surgery.

- Walter Hutchins, Hernia Surgery.

- Chuck Arnold injured on the job.

- Mike Hatch returns after surgery.

GOOD OF THE UNION:

- Smokies game day update from T. Wilkey for April 28, 2007. All members need to give their job stewards a list for the amount of tickets needed no later than 2 weeks prior to date. This is free of charge for members and up to 4 total tickets per family.

- Local job stewards training in April.

- Danny Turner won the door prize.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM. The next meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2007.

Danny Melton, Recording Secretary.