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Greetings to all From N.Y.C, The home of local 1, It is late march, as I am writing this and it looks like the nasty weather (or most of it) is past us. These are the kind of days when I never know how to dress, so I wear everything ! Longjohns, sweatshirts, flannel shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and then I get to the job and I end up working in the bare minimum anyway, you can always take it off! Besides as I once heard someone say “The heat is in the tools.”
The above picture is our new educational braintrust. On the left is Jimmy McGoldrick, who was recently appointed the N.E.I.E.P. administrator for N.Y. and N.J. Jimmy is 44, and a second generation local 1 man. He began his career in the elevator industry in 1980 with Westinghouse. The old circle W ranch. Jimmy is an experienced constructor with extensive knowledge of escalator installation, repair and service. Jimmy resides in Long Island, He has two children Jeanine and James . He is engaged to the lovely Mary. (Set a date already Jimmy!) On the right is Bill Dunnigan who is the new joint apprentice coordinator. Bill entered the local in 1988 and went to work for Schindler Elevator. He has worked in construction as an apprentice and a mechanic, Bill has also done some modernization. Bill teaches a first year basic construction class in the Perth Amboy N.J.school. Bill and his bride Ginger live in N.J. and they have two children, Tim and Kelsey.
Good luck to both of these men as they endeavor to educate our apprentices. Most of you have no idea what long hours and mind numbing paper work that these two guys will face.
The two handsome lads pictured above are cousins, on the left is Brian Austin and on the right is Pat Austin. Brian and Pat are two of my favorite NEIEP instructors. Pat has taught mechanics review, basic Construction II and Construction I. Pat came into the business in 1984 with Otis elevator. He has heavy experience in construction and escalator installation. He currently works for Thyssen-Krupp in the service dept. Pat and Lisa live in N.J. with their kids Jessica and Patrick Jr. Brian broke in with Dover in 1989, he is 35. Brian is second generation, his dad Bill retired after 30+ years with local 1. Brian has worked in construction and modernization, and is currently working for Thyssen-Krupp in the repair dept. Brian and Kathleen and their kids William and Lorraine live in N.J. Brian has taught Construction I and Construction II. These guys are excellent instructors. I have observed them in action, the techniques they use are innovative and interesting and keep the students motivated. Thanks to both Austins for staying involved in the NEIEP program. They are molding the next generation of elevator constructors, so I cannot say enough about the guys who are teaching and instilling work ethic and good values into our apprentice program.
If you are not attending school you had better start thinking about it. I cannot stress how important this is right now. If you have never attended school and think that you are grandfathered or whatever, FORGET IT! There is no such thing. Call the program now and inquire about your status. 1-718-707-9450.
Mike Capozzi was a helper in 1993 when he designed, and wrote the manual for one of the NEIEP labs. His latest project was writing three units for the maintenance module, which is now part of the fourth year curriculum. Mike came into the trade in Sept. of 1989. Mike has taught Circuit tracing, solid state and basic electricity. He is constantly looking for ways to improve the program and meet the needs of both students and teachers. Mike Works for Schindler in the service dept. He is also a member of our pipe band. He is married to Marie and they have two sons, Michael and Christopher. The Capozzi family lives in Long Island N.Y.
These are my guys pictured above. Bobby Stack on the left and on the right is Dennis Murphy, two of our local’s finest. Good union men and good friends. It is a real pleasure to work with guys like these two. I can’t decide which one I love the most.
Don Gorman sent me a note and enclosed this picture from the N.J. retirees X-mas party. These are the guys who blazed the trail… Imagine all the years worked by these great guys, now enjoying there retirement. Pictured left to right standing Jim Richel Der Fer, Mike Sullivan, Mike Martin, Jim Hearne, Ed Busch, Rich Allen, Tony Poshkus, Frank Shallis, Happy Thompson, and Ed Fitzgerald. Front row kneeling, are Don Gorman and Carl Unsinn. Looks like a good time was had by all.
A great exhibit of interest to all tradesmen is the Skyscraper Museum. Find them online at ADMIN2@SKYSCRAPER.ORG. Or call them at 1-212-968-1961. They are located at Battery Park City.
A $500 donation to the scholarship fund was made by Bro. Leo “Hugo” Phillip to commemorate his retirement. Thank you Brother Phillip. Live long and prosper.
Bro. Raymond Bender donated $500 to the scholarship fund on behalf of the Tradesmen Fraternal Association. Many thanks to Brother Bender.
Danny Donlin won $170 in the 50/50 and promptly donated it to the scholarship fund. Thanks Bro. Donlin and all of those brothers and sisters who think of the scholarship fund as a worthy cause.
The family of deceased Brother William Lynch. Send special thanks to the brothers and sisters at the A.O.L. Time Warner job and the “Golden Ones” for their love and support during a tough time.
I received this letter from the family of deceased Brother Keith P. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. James Vignold.
“this letter is for all brothers and sisters who came to pay their respects to their deceased brother Keith Paul Kelly. We wish to extend our great appreciation and gratitude to all of you in our time of sorrow. We know Keith would have been surprised at the turn out of all his co-workers who took the time to say goodbye on such a blustery day. How do we say thank you to so many, I did not know many of you but Keith’s dad Jimmy Vignold did. Having been in the business for so many years it made his family realize that not only did we love him dearly but all of the people he had worked with throughout the years thought of him as a happy and caring person. We will truly miss him. So again we say thank you, thanks to each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts. Keith’s dad would always tell him “work safe and stay safe”. We extend this to all of you. May god bless you and keep you all safe.”
Sincerely,
The family of Keith Paul Kelly.
Till next time, that’s that on that!!!
Bill Bennet Freeze2349@aol.com
Posted Online May 16, 2003
