SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Pres. Cox called the meeting to order at 7:20PM. All officers were present.

BILLS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

- Letter from John Walters concerning receipt of COPE payment.

- JR Cox discussed ongoing meetings with individual plant yard ops.

- Labor Council Newsletter.

- Roger Mustard Sr. requested reimbursement for trip to Nashville, TN for the TNAFL-CIO annual convention meals, mileage, hotel and 3 days wages

- Robert Fletcher requests reimbursement for 1 day’s wages for Panel meeting

- LeeAnne Bedford requests reimbursement for 1 day’s wages for Panel meeting

- Steve Cox requests reimbursement for 2 days wages for Labor Relations hearing

- Roger Mustard Jr. requests reimbursement for Financial Secretary training

- Danny Melton requests reimbursement for trip to Nashville , TN for the TNAFL-CIO annual convention meals, mileage, hotel and 3 days wages

- JR Cox requests reimbursement for LWOP for meetings (Nashville, Labor Relations and w/Gary Vinson); Financial Secretary training; car rentals; meals; mileage; postage; printer ink; funeral flowers and phone bill

- JR Cox called Upper East Tenn. Central Labor Council about our involvement with them.

- James Y West pension was approved.

- JR Cox spoke with Brother Farmer BM from Local 934 about assessments owed.

- E-mail from Edwin Hill concerning the 2007 United Way Campaign.

- E-mail from Edwin Hill concerning the upcoming Political Action Training.

- E-mail from Gary Vinson shift rotation issues @ Kingston.

- Letter from Keith Craig concerning medical rates for 2008.

- Letter requesting sponsorship for Cynthia Scott in the “Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure”.

- American Income Life Insurance Co. Labor Advisory Board letter.

REPORTS OF E-BOARD:

- Mike Soderburg discussed the 75th anniversary agenda and some ongoing grievances.

REPORTS OF DELEGATES AND COMMITTEES:

- Robert Fletcher discussed the panel meeting.

- Roger Mustard and Danny Melton discussed the business conducted at the TNAFL-CIO convention.

- Motion was made and seconded to send money to striking workers at the Maramont Plant in Loudon.

PROPOSITION OF MEMBERHIP:

- Ken Barrett honorary withdrawal.

REPORTS OF ACCIDENTS, SICKNESS OR DEATHS:

- Jackie Nero in hospital with illness.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

- Tim Wilkey gave a report on the TVARS election.

NEW BUSINESS:

- Selection needed to be made on sending someone down to the Political Action Training in Orlando .

GOOD OF THE UNION :

- JR Cox won the door prize.

- Roger Mustard Jr. asked if any job stewards were having trouble with dues.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45PM. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2nd, 2007.

Danny Melton, Recording Secretary.