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Inside IndexPresident's Message ...... 2Political Action ............... 3Community Service ....... 5Joint Programs ................ 7Retirement ...................... 9Want Ads ........................ 10

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Lights, Camera,Action

Running forthe Dogs

Member producesdocumentary that’sgetting lots of attention

Second annual Flight forSight Fun Run raisesover $9,000 for GuideDogs of America

Hammering Home Our Message Unemployment ReformProtects Benefits

Tax Incentive Package Enhances State’s Chances

Innovative ProposalHighlights Advantages

Governor Gary Locke and his ActionWashington team demonstrated “We CanDo It” as they presented Boeing with a

top-notch proposal on June 20 to buildthe 7E7 in Washington State. It was onlyfitting that the Governor’s press confer-ence be held on Boeing Field surroundedby nearly a hundred Machinists Unionmembers, as this state put its best footforward to secure the new airplane.

The Union was an integral part of theAction Washington team - workingclosely with state legislators in Olympia,coordinating efforts with GovernorLocke, offering innovative ideas andconcepts, and launching a public rela-tions campaign to educate the surround-ing community. The 20+ other statessubmitting bids for the plane understandthe value of these jobs and crafted pro-

posals of their own designed to lure theaerospace giant to their region.

Governor Locke noted, “We put to-gether a very strong and compelling pack-

District 751 was proud to be onhand as Governor Gary Locke signedthe “Aerospace Tax Incentive Pack-age” into law on June 18 (see boxright for details). This innovative pack-age offers an estimated $3 billion intax incentives to the aerospace indus-try over the next 20 years, if Boeingbuilds the 7E7 here in Washington.The incentives are part of the state’s“Action Washington” bid to build thenew plane. 751 has been an active

member of the Action Washingtonteam.

With the future of Washingtonstate’s largest private employer andthe future of tens of thousands of work-ing families on the line, GovernorLocke displayed incredible insight andcreativity, as he crafted a very targetedtax incentive, that coupled with themany other advantages this region hasto offer, should ensure Washington

age and believe we have the winningproposal. A competitive proposal thatclearly will demonstrate the best place to

Machinists Union members stepped forward anddemonstrated “We Can Do It” as they took our messageto the streets. One item on Boeing’s criteria list for the7E7 is public support, and the Union campaign isdesigned to show just that. Every day our logo to landthe 7E7 is prominently seen throughout the region. The

response has beenoverwhelming asindividuals dotheir part to retainthe state’s largestprivate employer.

Stewards havecanvassed areabusinesses andasked them to dis-play “We Can DoIt” posters. Sev-eral area busi-nesses heardabout the effortthrough the localmedia and calledthe Union hall orvisited ourwebsite to requesta poster.

One business did more than just put up a poster - theowner of cheerstix.com learned of the campaign while

Thanks to a tremendous effort by our members, wesucceeded in passing unemployment insurance (UI) re-form in the final hours of the second special session of thelegislature. From the initial session in January, our goalremained to protect unemployment benefits for our laid-off members.

Nearly 100 members traveled to Olympia to attend ahearing on June 4 to demonstrate their concern over anyproposal that would slash benefits for our members. 751-member Rick McKinney testified alongside 751 PoliticalDirector Linda Lanham. Other members packed the hear-ing room holding signs declaring “We Can Do It” and“Jobs Worth Fighting For.”

The support helped ensure unemployment reform passedthe Senate with a 33-12 vote and was approved in theHouse by a 57-33 vote.

The reform that passed protects the maximum weeklybenefit amount ($496) for our laid-off members and pushes

751-member Rick McKinney (l) and 751 PoliticalDirector Linda Lanham testify at an unemploy-ment reform hearing, which helped ensure theweekly maximum benefit our laid-off membersreceive remains at $496.

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Steward Todd Small hammers ina yard sign on the 7E7. Nearly10,000 signs were posted.

Steward JoeSmith andhis son Coleplace a 7E7poster in anarea grocerystore.Stewardshaveapproachedbusinesses tosupport oureffort.

TAX INCENTIVE DETAILSB&O rate reduction for aerospace industry

B&O tax credit for research & development

Sales tax exemption for computer hardwareand software used in design and engineeringof planes and components

Sales tax exemption on any new constructionor improvement either in Everett or Moses Lake

Property tax relief on new facilities andequipment for Everett or Moses Lake

* Incentives would apply to all existing Boeing employees and facilities,if 7E7 is built in Washington. No incentives if another state is chosen.

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751’s Ron McGaha, flanked by nearly a hundred members, applaud theproposal Governor Gary Locke submitted to land the 7E7 in this state.

751 President Mark Blondin speaksat the Action Washington kickoff.

ScholarshipSuccessPaul Swalwell selected toreceive $4,000 IAM Scholarshipto Renton Technical College

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Connie Kelliher, EditorMember of The Newspaper Guild,

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Zack ZaratkiewiczUnion Business Representatives

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Bruce SpaldingSecretary-Treasurer

Gloria MillsapsVice President

Mark BlondinPresident, Directing

Business Representative

REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT

751 AERO MECHANIC

District Lodge 751,International Assn. of

Machinists andAerospace Workers

Cascade Regional Blood Services(your community blood bank servicingTacoma, Puyallup, Federal Way, Lake-wood and Gig Harbor) isexperiencing a criticalneed for all blood types.In fact, the blood bank hasless than a one-day bloodsupply of all blood types.

Critical need means thatwhile our local area hospi-tals have an adequate sup-ply of blood on their shelves for patients,the blood banks are unable to replenish anormal inventory at this time. Becausethe blood supply is so low, hospitals mayhave to look at postponing surgeries.

Every extra person will make a differ-ence. We are asking that all blood donorsthat have not donated in the past 56 daysplease call 1-877-24BLOOD and makean appointment or walk-in to one of thefollowing locations:

Donors Needed for All Blood Types!• Tacoma Location 220 South I Street

(across from Wright Park)• Federal Way Location 33505 13th

Pl. South (near the HealthDepartment)

• Puyallup Location 20515th Ave., SE (BehindJason’s Restaurant on Me-ridian).

Donors can also locatethe center nearest you byvisiting the website at

www.cascadebloodcenters.org to find ablood drive near you.

Currently, the Cascade Blood Ser-vice has zero units of B negative, ABnegative, and AB positive. They haveonly one unit of B Positive, and theremaining blood types are all 75% belowthe minimum level.

Thanks to all who have donated in thepast or are willing to donate at this time.Your donation can save up to three lives.

Local 751-CElection Results

President - Mark Johnson. ............... .284Tom Finnegan .......................... 120

Vice President Jimmy Darrah ............ 373Rec. Secretary - Gary E. Wagner ....... 369Sec-Treasurer - Curt Thorfinson ......... 367Cond/Sent. - Sherrie Williams ........... 366Trustees - 3 elected

David W. Henry ....................... 347Tony R. Johnson ....................... 347Bob Stonecipher ....................... 347

Auditor - 3 electedGary L. Boulch ......................... 351Rod Sigvartson ......................... 351James R. Rice Jr ....................... 351

Below are resultsof the Local COfficer electionfrom June 12th.

Coalitions Should Promote Job Growth for Region

In a little over one monthsince Boeing unveiled itscriteria for the 7E7, this statehas stepped up and shownincredible leadership.Elected officials, commu-nity leaders, and union lead-ers came together with a “We Can Do It”attitude to perform a tremendous amountof work and put together a top-notchproposal that should ensure the new air-plane is built here by the members whohave built every Boeing commercialplane since the 707.

Teamwork was key to getting thingsaccomplished in this short period of time.I am proud our Union was an integralpart of both the legislative action andcrafting the proposal.

Some members have asked why theUnion has taken the lead on this. Othersquestioned whywe even have tobid for the work.

Boeing nolonger com-mands 70 per-cent of the worldairplane market.Airbus is a seri-ous threat, whichdemands that wedo things differ-ently. By gettinginvolved andhaving ourUnion assume aleadership role,only then can wehelp shape the di-rection of ourfuture. Ratherthan sitting back and reacting to things,let’s offer solutions to beat Airbus andenhance job stability.

This Union, our members, has al-ways been on the cutting edge - whetherit is building new airplanes, masteringnew skills and technology, lobbying thelegislature or organizing community ser-vice programs that improve life for oth-ers. Our “We Can Do It” campaign is justanother example and proof of how in-volvement can make a difference. Whenwe talk about landing the 7E7 here, we

are not just talking final as-sembly jobs, but manufac-turing, inspection, and othersupport jobs, as well.

This Union’s top priorityremains jobs for our mem-bers; however, to obtain thiswe must ensure that Boeinghas a viable future in com-mercial airplanes. Yes, if we

get the 7E7 built here it will not mean asmany jobs as other airplane lines be-cause Boeing plans to use larger inte-grated parts. That is true whether or notthe plane is built here or somewhere else.That is the future Boeing envisions. Topreserve our role in building the planescalls for innovative thinking, and that isjust what our Union delivered.

Projects such as the new Mukilteopier can be viewed as either a threat or anadvantage. Our challenge is to make sureit is an advantage and one that will trans-late into jobs for our members. These are

tough times that present us with newchallenges. But together, “We Can DoIt” and offer new ways to preserve andcreate jobs and keep Boeing competi-tive.

If the 7E7 is the future of Boeing, thenthis Union definitely wants to be a part ofit. Beyond the legislative changes thathave been reported, there are other ideasthat will help Boeing compete and pre-serve our jobs. Senator Maria Cantwellcontinues to work on establishing anFAA Center of Excellence at the Univer-

sity of Washington that will focus onadvanced composites (the material thatwill mainly comprise the 7E7). The Unionbelieves this FAA Center could be thecatalyst to ensure that employees at Au-burn and Frederickson secure a big partof the 7E7. To make wings and a fuse-lage out of composite material will re-quire a huge autoclave (much biggerthan the one at DC used to produce B-2wings). Currently, there are none in theworld that can accommodate the newplane. Such an autoclave would be ahuge investment for Boeing so why notlook for partners at the proposed FAACenter of Excellence. If composites arethe direction of future planes, what bet-ter place to build them than here in apartnership with the FAA Center of Ex-cellence. By taking a leadership role incomposite research and exploring newground, our members can continue to bea critical part of all future airplanes.

Many other creative ideas were alsoborn out ofthe coali-tions andpartnershipsforged to de-velop the7E7 pro-posal forWashingtonState. Thep r o p o s a lthat the Ac-tion Wash-ington team,led by Gov-ernor GaryLocke, puttogether isproof of theinnovationthat can be

our future. The Union is proud to play arole in that and hopes to continue tofoster many of the relationships we havebuilt during this process.

I have witnessed an amazing trans-formation as this state put together the7E7 proposal. Legislation that had beenstalled for years was passed. Coalitionswere built among groups that were tradi-tional adversaries. Creative thinkingspawned many new ideas. Workingclosely with the various elected offi-cials, chambers of commerce and eco-

nomic development councils, we canhelp bring more jobs to this region andprovide direction for what type of jobscome to this state.

Imagine what we can accomplish ifwe channel the same energy, creativityand teamwork into attracting other in-dustries to this state that we put intodrafting the 7E7 proposal. Let’s use thesecoalitions to be the start of somethingand build on the enthusiasm. We knowWashington is a great place to live andwork so let’s go out and tell the world –much the same way the other states aretrying to get the 7E7. This active pursuitof jobs is needed to revive the Northwesteconomy. Rather than having the 7E7proposal be the end of this creative en-ergy, why not use it as the beginning. Weknow “We Can Do It” - it’s time otherindustries learned it, too.

Coalitions between business, labor, and local economic development councils formedwhile putting together the 7E7 proposal should continue with the focus shifting tohow this state can aggressively work to attract other industries. This is basically thesame strategy other states have taken in trying to get the 7E7.

by Mark Blondin,District President

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the reduction in duration of benefits outuntil 2005 when it will go from 30 weeksto 26 weeks. However, if any members arestill drawing benefits in 2005, the federalextensions that we have been successful insecuring would still kick in so they wouldnot lose any weeks of benefits. The moneywould simply come out of the federal poolinstead of the state pool.

The reform also includes the Boeing taxmodel so Boeing is only paying their fairshare rather than subsidizing other indus-tries. Keep in mind Boeing has paid over$286 million more into the system than

POLITICAL ACTION

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Reform Targeted to Maintain Weekly Benefits

751 memberspacked theHouse hearingin Olympia toshow theywere seriousabout gettinga fair rate forBoeing andinsisting onno reductionin weeklybenefits forour laid-offmembers.

State is chosen from among the many otherstates competing to get Boeing’s next air-craft. Credit also should be given to thestate legislature, which passed the tax in-centives in record time, to ensure the pack-age would be part of the proposal submit-ted to Boeing on June 20.

The package also protects taxpayers’interests by making the tax breaks contin-gent on Boeing giving something to thisstate in return - jobs for our citizens in theform of the 7E7 airplane. Should Boeingdecide to build the plane elsewhere, the taxincentive package is null and void.

While Washington State could notprovide direct subsidies or money toBoeing like many of the other competingstates have done, the incentive packageoffered what other states couldn’t - taxbreaks on their existing airplane linesand existing employees. With currently68,000 employees in this state, the taxbreaks on those employees and currentproduction lines are a huge incentive tobuild the 7E7 in this state.

Locke emphasized, “We know what’sat stake in the long run is not only the 7E7final assembly, but other Boeing product

Everett PanelApproves Pier

751members again demonstratedthe “We Can Do It” attitude as theyturned out to testify at a recent EverettPlanning Commission meeting toensure the Mukilteo pier project isapproved. Members emphasized theimportance of preserving these jobsfor future generations and stressedthat the pier would help ensure astrong future in aerospace.

Their testimony echoed senti-ments of other area residents, as thecommission voted unanimously tosupport the pier project. The voteallows the Port of Everett to bypasszoning changes that might be neededto build a pier. It also approvedrezoning areas adjoining the pro-posed pier to allow stores and of-fices.

The State Legislature had alreadyapproved spending $15.5 million forthe pier and revised the ShorelineGrowth Act to accommodate such aplan. The proposals now move to theEverett City Council and then severalcity, state and federal agencies mustgive their approval to the pier.

Special thanks to the followingwho attended the hearing: JerryBarchenger, Jackie Boschok, DavidBowling, Greg Campos, Bud Fink,Charlie Grieser, Lois Holton, BradJohnson, Stan Johnson, James Mack,Richard Mast, Dave Muellenbach,Ted Ogston, Sue Palmer, RodSigvartson, Kenny Smith, and KenWhite.

their employees have drawn out in the lastnine years. The new bill also features afour-quarter averaging, which ensures sea-sonal and part-time workers are still eli-gible for benefits (no one will have theirbenefits cutoff).

Again, benefits for our laid-off mem-bers will remain at $496 a week with noreduction.

Why did the Union push so hard to getthis legislation? Because WITHOUTTHIS REFORM BOEING WOULDNOT EVEN CONSIDER BUILDINGTHE 7E7 IN THIS STATE . This Unionrefused to consider any proposal that re-

duced the weekly maximum benefit forour laid-off workers. We have lost far toomany members and did not feel our mem-bers should take a benefit cut to subsidizelower-paid workers. This Union workedvery hard to get the maximum benefit to itscurrent level and fought hard to avoid areduction.

Keep in mind Unemployment Insur-ance (UI) is a “safety net” program thatprovides partial wages on a temporarybasis for workers who are unemployedthrough no fault of their own. It is not ayearly entitlement that people use each andevery year. Unfortunately, after a monthand a half of negotiations, the labor com-munity (led by the Washington State La-bor Council) and the business communitycouldn’t come to agreement or decide on acompromise. Both sides waited until thelast day. Therefore, we did what wasnecessary to pass a bill that ensured ourmembers’ benefits would not be reduced.

While others in the labor communitycontinue to complain about the reform, thefact is they offered no alternative otherthan to cut benefits for our laid-off mem-bers. That was an option this Union couldnever support – especially with 13,000members on layoff.

Rod Sigvartson was one of many751 members to testify insupport of the new Mukilteopier.

Bill Provides $3 Billion Incentives

751 Political Director Linda Lanham and other Union officials were on handto see Governor Locke sign the bill into law that would provide Boeing $3billion in tax incentives over 20 years if the 7E7 is built here.

lines as well. We will not stand by andwatch our state start to lose this industryand these jobs.”

The package is truly an investment in

the future that will make the state morecompetitive and hopefully attract morecompanies to our state, which in turn willcreate additional jobs.

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Congressional Delegation Assists on 7E7 EffortsEfforts to land the 7E7 in Washington State extend

beyond state boundaries to the nation’s capital, wherethe entire Washington Congressional delegation is also

State Legislature PassesPrescription Drug Bill

Another success in the state capital during the specialsession was the passage of a prescription drug bill. SB 6088will provide some relief to many Washington residentssuffering from the high cost of prescription drugs.

While the bill was not everything we had hoped for, itis a good start and certainly something we can build on inthe future. The legislation that was approved representeda compromise between the House and Senate versions ofthe bill. Lawmakers realized voters are anxious to have aprescription plan and that skyrocketing costs make it evenmore important.

“This plan ensures that no elderly or disabled Washing-ton resident will have to choose between buying food andpurchasing the prescription drugs they need to keep themhealthy,” declared State Senator Alex Deccio (R-Yakima).

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hard at work.U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is pushing for an FAA

Center of Excellence at the University of Washingtonthat will specialize in advanced composites, which willmake up as much as 60 percent of the 7E7. By locatingthe center here, the Northwest would be the leader inworking with these new materials and could help withresearch on the new plane. In addition, Cantwell isexploring the possibility of having the center partnerwith Boeing on an autoclave that could be used inmanufacturing the wings and fuselage. If successful,this would ensure that employees at Auburn andFrederickson would have major work on the 7E7.

Others in the delegation are doing their part as wellby looking for ways to level the playing field withAirbus and make Boeing more competitive, such asworking with regional power companies to offer thelow power prices that originally attracted commercial-aircraft manufacturing to this region.

751 President Mark Blondin and Senator MariaCantwell discuss how creating a research centeron advanced composites at the UW can help inefforts to land the 7E7 and preserve jobs.

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On May 31st, individuals took to thestreets to raise money for Guide Dogs ofAmerica in the second annual “Flight forSight” Fun Run, Walk and Jog. The event,organized by the 751 Women’s Commit-tee, raised over $9,000 for Guide Dogs ofAmerica. The race offered something foreveryone, including a 1-mile walk, 5-Kwalk, 5-K run, 10-K jog and 10-K run.

While there were many runners thattook home a trophy (see winners box be-low), a special category for fundraisers wasjust as important. Lois Holton was topfundraiser bringing in an amazing $2,210 incontributions. Linda Lanham raised $630,while Dan Meddaugh collected $270. Spe-cial recognition also goes to Women’s Com-mittee member Pam Black who not onlyhelped prepare for the event, assisted withrace day registration, but collected $339 inpledges and completed the 5K walk.

The following members should be commendedfor raising over $100 in contributions: Kim McNallie$255; Louis Satterlee $210; John Ellis $200; JerryAllen $172; Paul Veltkamp $170; Ellen Davis $142;Tina Cronin $132; Tracy Schuster $125; HeatherBarstow $125; Victor Hébert $125; Becky Beasley$120; Art Duffy $108; Irene Ellis $105.

Women’s Committee members (Co-Chairs GloriaMillsaps and Susan Palmer. Committee members:Helen Lowe, Sally Cunningham, Pam Black, JackieBoschok, Aletha Johnson, Rebecca Pohl, LindaSperry) spent months organizing and advertising the

Photoright:PamBlackcompletesthe 5Kwalkandturnedin $339inpledges.

Winners at the Event

Photo left: Run organizerPaul Foster (r)congratulates topfundraiser Lois Holton (l)who collected $2,210 inpledges and DanMeddaugh for his $270

Above: Trophies were awarded to top runners by age. 5K male: under 29 -1st Tom Pohl, 2nd Matt Macoleni. Age 29-39: 1st Andrew Macoleni, 2ndDoug Dallman. Over 40 - 1st Jim Clay, 2nd David Kelliher. Female 5K:Under 29 - 1st Pepper Severson, 2nd Heather Wagner. 29-39 - 1st PaulaPorter, 2nd Pam Fitzpatrick. Over 40 - 1st Sue Grigsby, 2nd LindaWatson. 10K Male: Under 29 - 1st Matt Hale. 29-39 - 1st CraigVanderoef, 2nd Dave Smythe. Over 40 - 1st Doug MacLean, 2nd JohnRowley. Female 10K: Under 29 - 1st Sarah Forrey, 2nd Amy Forrey. Over

40 - 1st Trish Hruby, 2ndPatricia Rowley.

Victor Hébert and Tommy Wilsonfinish jogging the 5K course.

Steward Paul Veltkamp raised$170 and walked with his family.

The course was crowded as District President Mark Blondin signaled the start of the race.

Above:Runners beginthe 10K at afast pace.

Photo left:Mary JaneVanderpooland BeckyBeasley crossthe finish lineaftercompleting the5K course.

Flight for Sight Raises Over $9,000

Asuncion AndersonBruce BackusWendy BackusEileen BagbyReme BanezJim BeardenPam BlackMark BlondinJackie BoschokJaneé BromileyMelissa BromileyLarry BrownDave BrueherDianne BuchananKris Burnham

Mike BuschTodd CampbellGreg CamposGerald “Bear” ChaputSally CunninghamBud FinkThomas FlowersPaul Foster“Gus” GustavesonEmerson HamiltonWilliam Paul HoffmanJon HoldenGrace HollandCheryl HughesShelby Hughes

Gary JacksonAletha JohnsonDebbie KarnesPat KinsellaMary LainKim LeufroyChris LouieHelen LoweGarth LuarkEd LutgenTom LuxRichard MastErnie McCarthyRick McKinneyGerry Miller

Gloria MillsapsLarry MongerRoy MooreSteve MorrisonJared MoschkauDavid MuellenbachJudy NeumannSue PalmerJack ParkerSteve ParsleyJohnny ParsonsTony PerryJoe PerryByron PetitColt Petit

Rebecca PohlJonathan PohlJean PollackJason RedrupXuan RomanoDave SattlerRod SigvartsonLinda SperryCraig StahlkeIvana StewartLorraine StuckeySharon StuckeyDaniel SwankThomas Wilkens-PohlTina Wilson

event to ensure its success. Along with the Women’sCommittee Paul Foster, Craig Stahlke, Jon Holdenand Jason Redrup were also instrumental in organiz-ing the run. 751member Dianne Buchanan sewedthe Guide Dog logo on towels that were given to eachparticipant.

Special thanks to all the volunteers who helpedwith set up, registration, and running the checkpoints(see box lower right of page).

Thanks to the following volunteers that helped with the event:

Linda Melnyk - Melnyk Ins. AgencyRenton, WA 98059Phone: 425-228-5844

Thanks to the following sponsorswho contributed to the event:

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BEARONS - Boeing EmployeesAmateur Radio OperatingNorth Society

Jeff Abolofia, DDS.PFBurien, WA

Jerry WheelerBurien, WA

Dr. Mark Jyringi

Roy Moore,HSI Administrator

Locals 751-E and 751-F

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Once again, 751 volunteers fulfilled aneed in the community by constructing acover for an area playground. Membersput in two weekends of hard work tocomplete the project and ensure that low-income children at Housing Hope inEverett now have access to a safe play-ground year round.

Bill Borders, Labor Liaison for UnitedWay of Snohomish County, praised thework of 751 stating, “Housing Hope hada great playground, but it lacked a cover.

While out shoppingto get ready for summer,pick up a new book or abackpack and schoolsupplies to donate dur-ing the annual Books &Backpacks drive. Through July, Boeing employees canbring in new books and backpacks filled with school

Boeing employees nearly achieved their goal for theannual Employees Community Fund campaign that ranMay 5-16. Organizers in the Puget Sound region set agoal this year to raise about $19.8 million. It is estimatedthat $19.5 million will be donated by the end of the yearby Puget Sound area employees and retirees. Thisamount is only 2.5 percent less than the $20 milliondonated through the Employees Community Fund ofBoeing Puget Sound in 2002 despite an approximate 12percent reduction in Puget Sound area employmentsince June of 2002.

“Boeing employees are some of the most generousand caring people in the world,” said Bob Watt, VicePresident, Government and Community Relations,Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Their concern for theirneighbors in need during these continued difficult eco-nomic times is truly commendable.”

Help Children Succeed in School!

BoeingemployeeCynthiaNoblereads tokids atBow LakeElementarySchoolduring abookdistributionby PageAheadwhere thelocalnonprofitdistributeditsmillionthbook.

supplies. New books go toPage Ahead, a local non-profit agency that distrib-utes books to help chil-dren improve readingskills and build a life-long

habit of reading for youngsters who need extra help inthat area. Backpacks filled with school supplies go tochildren who might not otherwise receive these impor-tant tools for learning.

New books rather than used books are importantbecause they are given to children involved in readingprograms as incentives to read more. School suppliesare important because some children’s families cannotafford even the basic items needed in school. By receiv-ing backpacks and supplies, children begin the schoolyear with the right tools needed for learning. Look forcollection boxes throughout Boeing buildings to makeyour donations.

Boeing employees also help school children by vol-unteering to read to students in area schools as part ofthe book distribution effort.

For more information or donation ideas, please callNorthwest Community and Education Relations at 1-888-412-CARE or visit the web site at http://community.web.boeing.com/nwregion and click on theBooks & Backpacks icon. This is your chance to helpthe less fortunate start the school year prepared andenhance their chances for learning.

Employees GenerosityShows In ECF Drive

Boeing employees hold up cards that show thetotal that is expected to be raised by the end ofthe year through the Employees CommunityFund, thanks to employee and retiree gifts. Alldonations go to local community nonprofits tohelp people in need.

Delivering Food for the NeedyThanks to all the members who brought in donations of

non-perishable food during the recent drive. Because of thegenerosity of our members, Northwest Harvest receivedover a truckload of food. The Volunteer Recognition Pro-gram (VRP) organized the food drive because often timesfood bank supplies are depleted in the summer. Most orga-nizations plan events around the holidays at obvious timesof need, but food is still needed year round.

A special thank you to Renton Secretary StephanieWilson for her extra efforts in the drive.

751’s Ron McGaha (l) loads food donationsinto a truck for Northwest Harvest.

Photo Above:After pouringconcrete andassembling theframework, thestructure tohold the coveris installed.

Photo left: JonHolden, PhilHicks, JustinBailes, andDuane Roopeput the coverin place.

Rick McKinney and Jon Holden were two of thevolunteers pouring concrete and preparing theplayground for its new, durable cover so kids canutilize the facility year round.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteers Ensure Playground Is CoveredThey received a very discounted priceon a heavy duty permanent roof struc-ture to cover the playground, but theydid not have funds to pay several thou-sands of dollars for the installation.Thankfully, IAM 751 volunteers cameto the rescue! The project required ex-pertise and knowledge in concrete work,use of a transom to get four concrete padsexactly level and square, back breakingwork to break out concrete and asphaltusing pneumatic equipment and coordi-

nating with a crane to liftthe structure onto the boltsembedded in the concretepads. Despite the complex-ity, 751 volunteers man-aged to get the job done!”

Deborah Bolton, Devel-opmental Director of Hous-ing Hope, was elated at thehelp and declared, “We justsimply couldn’t have donethe project without the vol-unteers from the Machin-ists Union. They are awe-some!”

Special thanks to the fol-lowing volunteers whohelped out on the enormousproject: Justin Bailes,Heather Barstow, Robert‘Gus’ Gustaveson, PhilHicks, Jon Holden, GarthLuark, Ed Lutgen, NickLutgen, Rick McKinney,Kerry Millick, JasonRedrup and Duane Roope.

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7 5 1 - M e m b e rDeborah Swalwellbeamed with pride as herson, Paul, graduatedfrom Monroe HighSchool. Yet she hadmore than just gradua-tion to celebrate. Paulwas one of just 15 peopleacross the U.S. andCanada to win the IAMScholarship Program.

Thanks to his effortsand hard work, Paul willreceive $4,000 from theIAM to help pay for histwo-year machine tech-nology program atRenton Technical Col-lege. The program couldenable him to become a third generationMachinists Union member.

His mother, Deborah, has worked atBoeing for 25 years as a Material Pro-cessor and always provided support andencouragement for her son to pursue hisdreams. Paul’s grandfather, Harold Tan-ner, who spent 32 years at Boeing, servedas an inspiration to spark his interest inmachine work. Paul spent many week-ends and evenings with his grandfatherlearning to use various tools and master-ing the skills of the trade.

Beyond what he has learned from hisgrandfather, Paul will have a jump onsome other students entering the pro-gram at Renton Technical College. Paulalready has working knowledge of manyof the machines he will train on at RentonTechnical College. During his senioryear in high school, Paul split his daybetween Monroe High School and SnoIsle Vocational Skills Center. At theSkills Center, he learned to use a manualbridgeport mill, manual lathes, toolgrinders, and blade welding. Paul’s fo-cus on machine work earned him mem-bership in the National Technical Voca-tional Honor Society. In addition, heoperates CNC lathes and mills at hiscurrent job at Wynakos Machine Inc.

Always planning ahead, his mother

Swalwell Earns IAM Scholarship

brought the IAM scholarship informa-tion to Paul’s attention last summer. Ashe began his senior year, he had alreadycompleted the necessary application,gathered the required school records and

obtained letters of recommendation. Henearly forgot he had entered the compe-tition as his senior year progressed untilthe overnight mail packet announcingthe scholarship arrived at his home. He

IMPORTANT: Complete this couponand attach a SELF-ADDRESSEDLABEL for reply.

Mail to: IAM Scholarship Program 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-2687

IAM Scholarship Competition for 2004The IAM Scholarship Competition is

open to members of the IAM and theirchildren throughout the United States and

Canada.Awards to mem-

bers are $2,000 peracademic year, fromone to four years,leading to a

Bachelor’s degree or a two-year voca-tional/technical certification.

Awards to Children of Membersare: $1,000 per academic year for college,for a maximum of four years until aBachelor’s degree is obtained. Vocational/technical School – $2,000 per year untilcertification is reached for a maximum oftwo years.

For rules of eligibility or to obtain anapplication, complete and return the format right. No application forms postmarkedlater than February 25, 2004, will be con-sidered.

Print your name and address clearly:

Please send me an Application Packet for the 2004 IAM Scholarship Competition.If the proper packet is not received within 30 days, advise the Scholarship Departmentimmediately. I understand that this request is not an application, and that the Applica-tion Packet must be completed and postmarked no later than February 25, 2004.

REMINDER: Please check the appropriate box listed below and the requestedapplication will be mailed to you. As an IAM member who will have 2 years’continuous membership in the IAM as of February 25, 2004, I am requesting anApplication Form for:

IAM Member requesting a College or Vocational/Technical Scholarship

REQUEST FOR IAM 2004 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKET

immediately called his grandfather toshare the good news.

When he is not working or in theclassroom, Paul is an avid outdoorsman,who enjoys camping, hunting, fishing,riding a quad and snowboarding. As hemoves to thenext phase ofhis education,Paul is proud ofhis family’sUnion historyand eager to putthe scholarshipto work inbuilding his fu-ture.

District 751 President Mark Blondinpresented Paul with the scholarship at theJune Local F meeting, as his mother andgrandparents looked on at the standingovation he received from members in at-tendance. For information on the 2004IAM Scholarship, please see the box be-low.

NOM ELECTION ELECTIONLOCAL DATE LOCATION POSITIONS TO BE NOMINATED DATE/TIME LOCATION

751-E Sept. 3 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 1 Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.5:30 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

3 Local Audit Committee.

751-F Sept. 10 Stewards Meeting Hall 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 8 Auburn: 201 A St. SW6 p.m. 9135 15th Pl S, Seattle Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 5 a.m. to Everett: 8729 Airport Road

3 Local Audit Committee. 8 p.m. Renton: 233 Burnett N.Seattle: 9135 15th Pl. S.

86 Sept. 11 4226 E. Mission 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 9 4226 E. Mission7 p.m. Spokane, WA Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, Noon to 7 p.m. Spokane, WA

1123 Sept. 4 Aluminum Trades Coun. 3-year term: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, October 2 Aluminum Trades Council8 p.m. 180 Rock Island Rd. Secretary-Treasurer, Conductor-Sentinel, 3 Trustees, 8 p.m. to 180 Rock Island Rd.

E. Wenatchee, WA Wenatchee Aluminum Trades Council Representative 10 p.m. E. Wenatchee, WA

Nominations / Elections for Local Lodge OfficersNominations shall be made for

the following LocalLodge officers for athree-year term as de-scribed in the table be-low, in each first LocalLodge meeting in Sep-tember with electionsheld in October.NOMINATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be a member of therespective Local at the time of nomina-tion, in good standing, and free fromdelinquencies of any nature to the LocalLodge, District Lodge or Grand Lodge.Candidates must have been a member ofthe Local or of a Local affiliated withDistrict 751 for one year at the time ofnomination; and shall be working at the

trade for six months prior to thenomination. Candidates in Lo-

cal 751-F are also encour-aged to have attended atleast 50% of the meet-ings of his/her LocalLodge during the 12-month period ending theday of nominations. Can-

didates in Locals 751-E, 1123, and 86shall have attended at least 50% of themeetings of his/her Local Lodge duringthe 12-month period ending the day ofnominations.NOMINEES ACCEPTANCE:

All nominees must sign an accep-tance card for the position nominatedand return it to the Recording Secretaryof the Local before the close of that

meeting. Members not present at thenomination meeting may have their nameplaced in nomination only if the membernominating them submits to the Record-ing Secretary, at the nomination meet-ing, a letter from the candidate signify-ing their acceptance of the nomination tothe office to which they have been nomi-nated. The letter must set forth thecandidate’s name, properly spelled, andtheir card number, with their own hand-written signature and the office for whichthey will accept the nomination.ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE:

All Local 751-E, 751-F, 86 and 1123members in good standing, memberswhose dues are paid through the monthof August 2003, and retired Union mem-bers, are eligible to vote in their respec-

tive Local Lodge election.ABSENTEE BALLOTS:

Absentee ballots shall be issued inaccordance with the IAM Constitution.To qualify for an absentee ballot, one ofthe following conditions must be met. Amember must:

1) Reside more than 25 miles from thedesignated balloting place.

2) Be confined with a verified illness.3) Be on vacation.4) Be on IAM business approved by

the Local, District or Grand Lodge.5) Be on approved employer travel

assignment outside the area.6) Be on Reserve Military Leave or

qualifying U.S. Family Leave Laws.Any member entitled to receive an

Child of a Member requesting a Vocational/Technical Scholarship

Child of a Member requesting a College Scholarship

Continued on page 11

District 751 President Mark Blondin (r) presents Paul Swalwell with the IAM Scholarship,which will provide $4,000 for a Machine Technology Program at Renton Technical College.Looking on with pride were his grandparents, Harold and Elaine Tanner, and his mother,751-member Deborah Swalwell.

Paul Swalwell

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Making films has always intrigued 751-memberTodd Coughlin, who has worked as a parts inspector atBoeing for the past 18 years. When he mentioned thisinterest to a co-worker, they suggested he pursue formalfilm training through the IAM/Boeing Quality ThroughTraining Program (QTTP).

The advice changed not only his life, but his entirefamily’s. The one-year training program he completedat Seattle Film Institute (compliments of QTTP) didmore than just introduce him to the art of film making.It helped him see the community he grew up in (WhiteCenter) through different eyes. In fact, he has seen itthrough the eyes of several hundred children from avariety of countries.

After completing training and purchasing equip-ment, Todd and his wife Diane set out to make a film.Diane was quick to understand lighting concepts andframing and possessed a natural talent behind the cam-era. They decided to film a documentary on WhiteCenter and how it has evolved from a predominantlywhite, working class community to an area filled withrefugee immigrants. However, once they began filmingand exploring the topic, they stumbled upon WhiteCenter Heights Elementary - an incredibly diverseschool that is a microcosm of White Center citizens.

Their focus immediately shifted to this amazingschool that brings together 400 students from 34 na-tions, who speak 27 different languages. Together, theyproduced a 50-minute documentary entitled “A Familyof Many Nations ” that captured the energy, compas-sion, success and diversity of this unique school. De-spite the fact that 80 percent of the students speak noEnglish at home and 90 percent qualify for free orreduced lunches, the school is succeeding academi-cally. As they proceeded with the film project, Todddecided to let the school tell its own story and opted forno narration – instead using only interviews with stu-dents and teachers.

The formula was obviously a hit judging from theattention the film has received. Todd initially sent fourtapes to area schools and education associations. Fromthere, it has been widely circulated and highly regarded.

Todd noted, “I have been blown away by the reactionand attention our film has generated. This started as afamily project, but became much more. We felt it was anexciting story that others should experience. We have

been invited to attend the New York Film Festival, haveshown it in local theaters, have been interviewed bylocal newspapers and television stations, and have evenbeen approached to air the film on public television.”

Todd was so impressed with the school, his youngestson Connor transferred from Midway Elementary to WhiteCenter Heights. There, Connor has thrived in his newschool and marveled at what he has learned about others.

“White Center Heights has found a way to celebratethe diversity of its students, turn it into a strength anduse it to learn about other cultures. The school is like amini United Nations. What has happened there is wherethe world is going,” stated Todd. “We all need to figure

out how to get along despite diversity. There is a levelof trust, friendliness and respect at White Center Heightsthat is missing in other schools. These children haveseen firsthand war, death, and starvation. Many lived inrefugee camps in their native countries, but they all finda way to communicate and learn in this unique school.”

Todd and Diane are excited to embark on otherdocumentaries and are considering the “No Child LeftBehind Act” for their next project. Todd noted, “Futuretopics are limitless. The only thing possibly preventingus from additional films is funding.”

However, judging from the success of their first film,they have landed the connections to fund future projects.

With all the surplussing activity thathas occurred recently, there is often anincreased need for training. DanKlovdahl, manager of the Everett ma-chine shop, found such a need in his areaas he watched many machinists knowl-edgeable in Mazak programming trans-fer out of his shop - with no formaltraining in place for the new employeesin the area.

John Cain, QTTP Program Managerin Everett and former machinist, heardof the need for training in his old shop

and set out to have QTTP deliver a courseto fill the void.

John had completed Mazak trainingin 1991 and still had his old textbooks.He contacted Mazak to find out if theystill offered training for the machines.Training was available; however, thetextbooks were out of print, and theywould be unable to instruct the 40-hourclass until seven weeks later when theycould get new textbooks. Rather thanwaiting, John made copies of his oldtextbooks and convinced Mark Gordon

from Mazak to teach the course in theshop on the machines our members useevery day.

Mitch McFarlane is one of four mem-bers that completed the training. Henoted, “The class showed me step-by-step the process of setting up, program-ming and trouble shooting. I now fullyunderstand the machine and can worksafely and with confidence. I have beenprogramming and making quality partssince the day after graduating from theclass – improving efficiency and pro-ductivity.”

Before the class, Mitch had trans-ferred to the shop and tried to learn howto program the Mazak by watching theoperator that was being transferred out.The problem was, that when he had anopportunity to observe between jobs, theoperator would already have a programin the works. Once, when he workedwith the operator, the machinist made itlook easy and went too fast to reallyretain any knowledge. Suddenly, theoperator was transferred out before Mitchreally got a chance to learn the machine- yet he was expected to run it daily. TheQTTP class was exactly what was needed.

A second Mazak class was offeredlate June to other interested employees.QTTP continues to work to fulfill anytraining needs that are identified byhourly employees or their management.

Machinists completing a 40-hour Mazak training in Everett compliments ofQTTP are: Stephen Olson, Mitch McFarlane, K.C. White, and Don Nicholson.

Safety & HealthFairs Planned

The Site Safety Committees areco-sponsoring Safety and Health Fairsat the Auburn, Frederickson, Plant II,Renton, Everett and Eastgate plants.The fairs will in-clude informationon wellness, toolsand equipment, of-fice safety, per-sonal protectiveequipment, homeand family safety, the en-vironment and information and train-ing. Everyone is invited to experiencesome of the latest technology andinformation that can affect safety andhealth -- both on and off the job.

IAM/BOEING JOINT PROGRAMS

751-member Todd Coughlin (standing) and his wife Diane (filming) have stirred up lots of attention withtheir first documentary on the diversity at White Center Heights Elementary School. Above: Todd andDiane film their son Connor telling the school’s librarian why he chose to transfer to the school. Toddused QTTP Education Assistance to receive training at the Seattle Film Institute.

Member’s Documentary Celebrates Diversity

Training Improves Mazak Productivity

Auburn PlantNorth end of 17-64 Bldg.Friday, August 14 a.m. to 5 a.m. & 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frederickson Plant -South end of 24-40 Bldg.Friday, August 84 a.m. to 5 a.m. & 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Plant 2 - 2-22 Bldg.September 8 - 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

EastgateJuly 23 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

EverettAugust 15 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RentonAugust 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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&SHOW

SHINE

CAR AND MOTORCYCLE

Fundraiser forGuide Dogs of America

When:Saturday,July 26, 200310 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Machinists DistrictLodge 751Parking Lot

9125 15th Place S.Seattle, WA 98108

RAFFLESGIVEAWAYSMUSICFOOD

Where:

Entry fee $15.00 per vehiclePlease mail entries to:Local A Show & Shine, 9125 15th Place S., Seattle,

WA 98108 Make checks payable to Guide Dogs of America

Name__________________________________________________Address________________________________________________________________________________________________Car club_______________________________________________Class (listed to right)____________________________________

Entry Form ClassificationsBest General MotorsBest FordBest MoparBest OrphanWomen’s PickMen’s PickBest Vintage CycleBest Cruiser CyclePeople’s Choice

For Questions and Registration InformationContact Stephanie Wilson at 425-235-3777

SHOW

SHINE

First Annual Local Lodge 751-A

Vendor booths are available for $100 to any member business/vendorthat would like to advertise their products at the event.

FeaturingTNT Dyno

and free testvia raffledrawings.

1st Annual“Puppy Putt”

Motorcycle run to benefitGuide Dogs of America

Participants will meet and start from two locations:• North End: Indian Motorcycle Burlington, 1851 Bouslog Rd,Burlington, Across from I-5 Auto World

• South End: Hinshaw Honda, 1602 W. Valley Hwy S.

Ride will conclude at IAM 751 Seattle Hall, 9125 15th Pl. S.

Pre-registration: $20 donation for rider/driver, $10 per passengerDay of Ride: $25 donation for rider/driver, $10 for passenger.

For more information or to be mailed a brochure, please call206-764-0335 or www.iam751.org/puppyputt

Grand

Prize

DrawingRaffles

Food

Music

EVENT TIMES:8:30 a.m. - Check-in 3 p.m. - Last bike in10:30 a.m. Last bike out 5 p.m. Awards ceremony

Saturday, September 13

In the past for too many Americans,homelessness meant you were a deadbeat,a loser, an alcoholic, a drug addict, or someother less than honorable person. Today,there is a shocking reality in the face of thehomeless that we are hard pressed to lookat. Even a face-to-face encounter with ahomeless individual gives many of us anominous and eeriefeeling. Maybe be-cause we know, savefor the grace of God,that this personcould be us, or oneof our loved ones.

The face of thehomeless look so fa-miliar, like yournext-door neighbor,your grocer, or localgas station atten-dant. Maybe evenlike your secondshift counterpart,who was laid off 18months ago.Homelessness is notalways the result ofone who lacks anywork ethic, butrather one that lacks work.

Due to the economic crisis, which hasengulfed the nation, there are now numer-ous factors contributing to the homelessburden in America. Everything from Sep-tember 11th to “SARS” to the evil of corpo-rate America’s lust for money and “power”.All of the above has crippled the country.The greed of corporate CEO’s and theirsupporters is the cancer that is killingAmerica’s middle class. This is why thefolks in your local and (now empty) food

A Home of My Ownby Lem Charleston,Human Rights Committee

banks look so familiar.The pursuit of the control of everyday

folk by the so-called powers that be, seemsto be the mission of corporate leadership ofthis imperialistic empire we still call “thehome of the free and the land of the brave”.Now we are able to understand what isgoing on when we see that undernourishedfather and his skinny five-year-old daugh-ter headed toward that old oxidized stationwagon, which used to be transportation,

and is now calledhome.

Since the currentBush Administrationhas been in place,over 60,000 jobs arebeing lost everymonth! HerbertHoover still createdjobs in his term asPresident of theUnited States. It is areal shame that somany of us do notwant to understandhomelessness. Weshy away from it withthat sub-consciencefeeling that this couldbe us some day.

Rarely is it onecontributing factor

that leads to one becoming homeless, some-times these situations cannot be predictedor controlled. The action of becoming ahomeless person is almost one of victim-ization. Today’s social economic environ-ment can inadvertently promotehomelessness. This problem is inherent ina capitalistic society. One that allows therich to get richer, even if it causes the poorto get poorer. There is a heavy trauma ofbecoming homeless if one cannot come to

Continued on page 11

HUMAN RIGHTS ARTICLE

The face of the homeless can beanyone - as depicted in thisDepression-era photo.

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by Mary Wood,Retired Club Secretary

June 751 Retired Club Meeting Minutes

Senior Politics

At the June 9th business meeting, AlWydick called the meeting to order at 11a.m. The Lord’s Prayer was said fol-lowed by the flag salute and the singingof “God Bless America.”

Roll Call of Officers: All officerswere present except Bill Baker, who wasexcused. Minutes were accepted asprinted.

Communications: Thank you letterwas read.

Financial Report: The Financial Re-port was accepted as read.

New Members: The Club welcomedBenjamin Curtis and George McIntyre.

Business Reps Report: Business RepPaul Knebel reported on activities atBoeing.

Health & Welfare: Helen Pompeo(206-244-5669) and Toni Morzenti (206-242-8365). If you know of someone whois ill or in the hospital, please let Helen orToni know. Ill brothers and sisters thispast month included: Marie Andersen,

Beverly Dillon, JulianHendricks, Willard Johnson,Edwin Jones, Wanda Larson,Dale Morast, Ruben Walker,Carl Weiss, Kenneth Brown,Joanne Gourley, GraceJorgenson. Get well cards weresent to all.

A moment of silence washeld for the following mem-bers who have passed away: RobertAtchinson, William Carter, Robert Cole,Dixie Eaton, James Fleming, JuanitaFouke, Robert Fridell, Gertrude Funseth,John Gray, Evelyn King, Arthur Lee,Glenn Marchant, George Marshall, Wil-liam McGraw, Verne Morrell, AlbertNelson, Charles Perkins, AzariaScharbon, Ralph Seeger, KennethSkaalrud, Anna Soule, Charles Spah,George Storgion, John Strentz, EdwardToles, Douglas Woodward, WarrenWright. Sympathy cards were sent to thefamilies.

Travel: Mary King gave a short re-port on travel and upcoming trips.

Calendar of Events:July 7 Bingo

RETIRED CLUB OFFICERSPresident Al Wydick 253-815-9601Vice President Bill Baker 253-845-6366Secretary Mary Wood 206-243-7428Treasurer Betty Ness 206-762-0725Srgnt-at-Arms Alvin Menke 206-772-1482

Merle Bogstie 206-725-3831 Louise Burns 206-242-5878 Cherie Menke 206-772-1482

Union Office: (1-800-763-1301) or 206-763-1300

July 14 Retired Club PicnicJuly 21 Old Time FiddlersJuly 28 BingoGood and Welfare: John Guevarra

requested that the Alliance for RetiredAmericans (ARA) give a monthly reportto the Club.

Unfinished Business: None.New Business: None.Birthdays & Anniversaries: The

Club celebrated the following June birth-days: Donald Eschbach, Dennis Smith.June anniversaries included: Ginny &Eddie Edwards, Merle & Bonnie Bogstie,Adel & Bob Sheets, Fred & EuniceKawalski.

Adjournment: Adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

A few weeks ago, I bought sometomato plants for my pea patch. I sawsome ever-bearing strawberries and de-cided to try those out. The odds seemedto be in my favor.

Boeing is making a decision on the7E7 in various locations. There has beenmuch speculation as to what the “E”stands for in 7E7. I thought to myselfthe “E” could stand for “ever bearing.”

The Puget Sound area climate is good for strawber-ries, as well as Boeing to build the 7E7 right here! Thereare plenty of skilled workers, the factories are set up andespecially 751 laid-off members are ready to take on theassembly jobs. Everything is ready for a great harvest.

A Budget agreement has been reached in Olympia.House Majority Leader Lynn Kessler (D-Hoquiam)called it “a budget everyone can hate.” It has been verydifficult to write any kind of budget that would beprogressive. We’re doing the best with a compromisebetween two houses controlled by different parties.Seniors Must Act to Save Medicare!

George Kourpias, President of the Alliance for Re-tired Americans, issued an urgent appeal to senior

citizens and their families to “act imme-diately to save Medicare from virtualdestruction.”

Kourpias said the Senate FinanceCommittee’s bipartisan Medicare plan –proposed by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) repre-sents a “shameful betrayal of older Ameri-cans.” The Grassley-Baucus plan allowsprivate insurers and HMO’s to set uppremiums and determine who is coveredand where that coverage is available. It

doesn’t help all seniors, does nothing to reduce theskyrocketing costs of prescription drugs and does notguarantee seniors that private insurers won’t drop theircoverage when they need it most. Senators should notsettle for a quick fix and a bad bill for personal politicalgain at the expense of America’s seniors,” says Kourpias.

The Alliance calls on Congress to take the time to geta good bill that enables seniors to produce an affordable,universal, comprehensive and voluntary prescriptiondrug benefit under Medicare. Older Americans deservenothing less.

Drug companies have been lobbying the Canadiangovernment to make American citizens pay more thanthe Canadians for prescrition drugs. Just another reasonwhy prescription drug reform is needed.

by Cy Noble,Retirees Legislative Chair

JULY

14

Woodland Park,Stove 6, Seattle59th & Aurora Ave N.Begins at 11 a.m.Lunch at noon

The event is potluck so bring a side dishor dessert to share. Union officers andstaff will provide chicken and soda pop.Please RSVP to Alison at 1-800-763-1301 so we know how much chicken topurchase.

Retired Club PicnicMonday, July 14

The Retired Club recently hearda report on training that is availableto seniors and those with disabilitieswho find themselves depending onbuses for their transportation.

This training, provided byCARES of Washington, helps indi-viduals gain confidence and skillsto safely and comfortably travel onpublic transportation. Knowledge-able instructors, experienced withthe bus transit system provide thetraining. Information discussed inthe training includes planning a trip,getting to and from a bus stop, usingthe lift, transferring between buses,and paying the fare.

This is a chance to learn how tomake King County Metro’s transitsystem work for you. Training isavailable for individuals or groups.For more information on the train-ing, call 206-749-4242.

Information on ACCESS, whichprovides door-to-door shared-ridevan transportation was also pre-sented. ACCESS service is basedon regular Metro service. To utilizethis service, you must first gothrough a certification process. Tosign up for ACCESS and start thecertification process, call 206-263-3113. Please call well in advance(preferably one month) before youwill need ACCESS service, as ittakes time to complete the certifica-tion process. Once you have com-pleted the certification, you shouldcall one week prior to needing theride to ensure necessary arrange-ments can be made.

Seniors HaveRide Options

Rx-Canada Offers LowerCost Prescription Drugs

As seniors continue to search for lower cost optionsfor prescription drugs, one retired member offered amore convenient choice over driving to Canada – shop-ping via the internet by visiting www.Rx-Canada.com.

According to the member, individuals simply visitthe web site and follow the directions on How to OrderMeds. Costs are dramatically lower than what U.S.pharmacies charge and you don’t have to leave yourhome to get Canadian prices.

Ronald AdairClaudia ArnholdLawrence BabcockSilvio BarisicMichael BlodgettMichael Boushey

RetireesCongratulations to the following members, who have retired from Boeing:

Robert BurnsRonald ChaputMaria EidsonGeorgann FisherLinda FletcherWesley Gott

Louis HortonJames HutchinsTrent JacksonHonesto LopezBetty MarkholtKenneth Mccammon

Phil McDadeMichael MooreAndrea PerkinsAriana PlattRena PottsRonald Presnell

Lyle RamesIrene SanfordNina SeggerRichard SpilmanNolan StormWilliam WalimakiIrene Waters

RETIREMENT NEWS

Toni Morzenti watches her bingocards at a recent meeting.

The Retired Club meets at the Seattle Union Hall every Monday. Differentactivities are planned or some just get together with friends for cards orvisiting. A free lunch is served to those attending every Monday at noon.

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35 HP JOHNSON boat motor, long shaft- oldermodel $150. 206-232-2669

FRESH BROWN EGGS for sale on the EastHill of Kent. These eggs are laid by free-rangechickens and are absolutely yummy! Only$1.75 per dozen! Give us a call on 253-630-8520. We’re easy to find.

SNACK WIZARD VENDING SERVICES-have various type candy/soda machines avail-able for placement in your business. I serviceand fill machines weekly. No cost to you!Sheila 253-670-3188

ATTENTION HOME OWNERS – Mortgagerates are the lowest in 40 years, low closingcosts, bad credit OK, better rates than anyCredit Union. Rick and Jerome 206-369-5196

NEED YOUR CARPET OR VINYL IN-STALLED? 21 years experience, dependable,with quality work. Licensed and bonded. CallGregg 425-343-6013

I MAKE BAR SOAP from all natural ingredi-ents, coconut oil, olive oil, palm oil to name afew- great for sensitive skin $4 per bar. 253-631-4125

HERBALIFE Independent Distributor- call forproducts or opportunity. New 100% naturalincredible products. Business opportunity thatis exploding! Call 1-888-231-9665 or 253-709-0602 or visit www.healthmotivation.com.

RX DRUGS from Canada- 50% less than U.S.prices! 425-251-8168

WELDING DONE AT REASONABLEPRICES. Small jobs welcome. 206-242-2232

UNSECURE FUTURE? Need a Plan B? 80-year old billion dollar company has solution tothe health care crisis. To find out more, visitwww.ushealthadvisors.com/usaplus1. 253-435-4543

NEW & USED POOL TABLES for home.Pool balls, sticks, lights, cover for tables. Willrecover pool tables, set-up & level. 253-638-0008

MAG INNOVISION computer (bought at BestBuy- 2 years old), 19” monitor, PC 901 MHZ,128 MB, speakers, mouse, keyboard included.Loaded with Windows XP 2002. $400 OBO.425-432-2528 or 206-427-6742

NEW FRIG. DRYER $150, child’s bed andmattress for 3-7 years $55. 206-772-1752

FUTON- thick, full-size futon with frame andcustom cover. Sit, relax or sleep. $600 valuefor $300. Nearly new. 425-488-3458

KITCHEN WOODSTOVE with white enamel.26”L x 22”W x 30”H, needs repair $50. 206-232-2669

KIRBY VACUUM, many attachments- neverused, very good cond. Classic ICB Omega-cost over $800, asking $150. Frigidaire 4-burner, natural gas cooktop, very clean. Newwhite porcelain cast-iron bath sink. Big bandrecords 45’s & 78’s.425-255-1804

BARBER CHAIR- older Belmont Salon, ex-cellent condition. Must sell $50. You haul.Sumner 253-863-8277

ALL-GLASS COFFEE TABLE $45, dresser$50, exercise equipment $75 each, hanginglight for entry $40. 206-772-1752

DUNCAN PHYFE (LYRE) dining room set-good condition, 6 chairs (1 captain), 4 exten-sion leaves. Table is 32” x 38” x 29”. Leavesare 13” wide. $2400 OBO. 360-825-7345

FOR SALE- 3 bdrm, 5 minutes from RentonBoeing plant in excellent neighborhood $175K.206-772-1752

KONA, HAWAII beachfront condo, large 2BDRM/2 bath, spectacular view. Sleeps 6.$700-$750 a week + tax, 10% discount toBoeing employees, pays taxes. 206-938-9214or www.bayantreecondo.com.

CABIN FOR RENT. Copalis Beach, WA.Sleeps 5. Fireplace. 5 miles north of OceanShores – 2 blocks from ocean. For reservationsor information, call 253-529-5444. $75/night.

EDGEWOOD AREA, 3 bdrm/2 bath house,1820 sq ft. $195,950. Fully furnished, every-thing stays. 2 car garage that fits up to 4 cars.Thermal windows, free standing wood stove.253-927-1098

LAKE FOREST CONDO FOR SALE, 2 bdrm/2 bath, 2 storage area, close by shopping, busroute, freeway. W/D, microwave, fireplace,garden window. 206-910-6739

EXCELLENT BARGAIN- 25’ x 40’ steelbuilding (galvanized) Newin crate. Includesthe required engineer plans. Forced to changeplans. Reasonable price. 360-657-5342

3 BDRM/2 BATH, Everett area waterfronthome. 3000 sq ft, workshop, 2 fireplaces, largekitchen, oak cabinets. Located at 330 PriestPoint Dr NW on Tulalip Indian Reservation.View of Mount Rainier, Puget Sound and Olym-pic Mnts. 425-776-6948

1 BDRM, BACHELOR APT for rent. Enjoyquiet neighborhood, Olympic Mountains,Whidbey Island views, stairway to endlessbeach, in quiet, friendly 9-unit apartment build-ing at 17140 Talbot Rd (3 miles north ofEdmonds). NS, NP. $725 month/$500 damagedeposit. 425-776-6948

3 BDRM/2 BATH on 13+ acres In Ephrata,Sun Basin. 5 acre apricot orchard with apples,cherries, etc. Large kitchen with dining room,living room, family room w/woodstove $192K.509-787-1305 or aewydler@bossig.com

HOUSE FOR SALE- good location. Couplemoving to retirement housing. Surroundingfence, built-in spa & deck, playhouse in backand 2 dog houses. 1309 Scarlet Oak Dr SE-Olympia. We are getting old and cannot carefor yard and gardening. Has 3 apple trees thatheave sweet Delicious apple, 1 Golden apple,and a little bit of flowers $189K. Call for anappointment at 360-412-6079

DOUBLE-WIDE mobile home- 4 bdrm, hottub and certified woodstove in family park inKent. 253-850-1494

DISNEYLAND VACATION RENTAL, 2bdrm condo- walking distance to Disneyland.August 9-16. Sleeps 6 $700. 360-659-8843maria.stallcup@verizon.net

FOR RENT: 55+ ADULT PARK in ApacheJunction, Arizona. Per week, per month. Avail-able September 1 through May 31. Fullyfurnished. Washer, dryer, freezer and more.425-228-3138 or 206-898-0813

PARK MODEL FOR RENT: May 1 throughOctober 31 at Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort,Casa Grande, Arizona. For more info, call 520-876-7065 or rbdurham@cgmailbox.com

ORLANDO, FL – close to Disney World, 2bdrm/2 bath, lock-off unit. Sleeps 8 (together)$750 a week or separate $600/$500 a week.206-721-5931

SNACK WIZARD VENDING SERVICES-have various type candy/soda machines avail-able for placement in your business. I serviceand fill machines weekly. No cost to you!Sheila 253-670-3188

CABIN FOR RENT. Copalis Beach, WA.Sleeps 5. 5 miles north of Ocean Shores – 2blocks from ocean. For reservations or infor-mation, call 253-529-5444. $75/night.

HERE’S A CHANCE TO AQUIRE a rare,fragrant iris named “Sweet Lena”. It has apronounced, sweet-scented fragrance. Willship anywhere – post paid. 253-847-5425

WHEELED YARD VACUUM, 5 hp engine.Sears rear-bagger mower, free LWB canopy63-66 Chevy pickup, lumber $25. Garden hosereel, wheeled push cultivator, small bike w/new tires & tubes, wood fruit boxes, 5th wheellock, 2 wood swing seats. 425-255-1804

SEEDLESS GRAPE plants, filbert, hazelnut,lavender, crocosmia, flame fennel, anise, holly& firs. Free hanging baskets. 425-255-1804

ARE YOU MAKING CABINETS? Havefinished drawers, doors, etc. Mahogany closetdoors with passage and hinges, regular doors.425-255-1804

STEERING COLUMNS REPAIRED, fix thatunsafe, loose, tilt or telescopic column today!Columns repaired or modified. Columns andparts for sale. 425-228-3326

RX DRUGS from Canada- 50% less than U.S.prices! 425-251-8168

LARGE THERMOPANE window, 56” x 92”in plastic frame, in good condition $90 OBO.Also, 5 Snack-Master vending machines. Makeoffer. 360-657-5342

33 PAVING STONES, 11.5” x 15.5” $35OBO. 5’ ladder, excellent condition $15. MerryTiller $75. Wallensar reel-to-reel recorder andplayer with tapes $75. 206-935-6535.

1914 AMERICAN MACHINISTS handbook$50, 1920 Starrett data book for machinists$20, 1926 Starrett book for motor machinistsand auto repairmen $20. 208-818-0155

PANASONIC BREAD MACHINE- worksgreat $25. 425-255-7963

WOMEN’S PANTS- (no jeans) size 44-46waist. Mostly new. Several colors. 10 for $15.A great buy. Bell-Renton area. 425-255-7963

OLYMPIC PAINT- taupe, new. $2 gallon.425-255-7963

ROTOTILLER- Craftsman 5-speed includingreverse. 5 HP. Good cond $125. 425-255-7963

MAILBOX- new, black powder-coated withstand $15. 425-255-7963

KAUAI, Hawaii beachfront. Perfect ocean viewfor wedding, graduation, birthday, anniver-sary, Christmas, gift. Full kitchen, pool, lanai,2 bdrms. 14 days 2004 @75/night. 360-297-8468

WANTED: 4 FACTORY WHEELS for 2002Camry. Prefer alloy. Reasonably priced. 360-568-8818

Each single ad must be 25 words orless. Use a separate piece of paper orad blank for each ad, as they are pre-classified physically. Ads are freeonly to members - active, laid-off, orretired. For best response, includephone number instead of addressesin ad copy. Members' "cottageindustries" will be OK in ads, but nocommercial ads.

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grips with homelessness. It devastates fami-lies, friends and enemies alike.Homelessness is like a very sneaky darkand murky experience, one that none of usever wants to come to grips with. It canbegin in many ways. For example, weknow that the average American workerhas already accumulated double-digit debton their credit cards, double-digit debt ontheir vehicle, triple-digit debt on their home.Any departure from a steady income –temporary or permanent does have seriousrepercussions. An interruption in pay can,and often does, have a tremendous nega-tive impact on lifestyle, and one’s eco-nomic social status – also diminishing theability to pay off bills, and settle numeroustypes of debts. As the ability to maintainincome diminishes, so too does the abilityto retain the property and items acquiredduring times of prosperity. What I wouldlike to call “economic normalcy”.

One would tend to believe that if youraverage 35 year old can balance their checkbook, then it would stand to reason thatdozens of 55-65 year olds who are ivyleague graduates, educated politicians withthe benefit of expert economists at theirbeck and call, would easily be able to dothe same with our government budget.Such is not the case in our current eco-nomic environment. The deficit is fastapproaching $400,000,000,000!

Look at this scenario. It starts simply.You cannot meet the minimum paymentson your credit cards. Then, one by one, youturn them in or destroy them because theyhave been maximized to cover your otherdebts. You are now being taken to collec-tion agencies. They are calling seven daysa week, including Sunday mornings! Law-suits are filed against you to collect thosedebts. You now see that you have noincome level, because you have no job!

Your economic platform has flat-lined.You now start to experience that thing youhave dreaded all of your working life –economic suffering. No new clothes forthe children, none for you or the wifeeither. Popular superstar sneakers are nolonger a priority for the teenager. Designerclothes? No longer possible. Now the kids

do not understand and are struggling tofigure out what has just happened to their“normal” life. Gone are brand name fooditems and Saturday night dinners at thelocal exclusive restaurant. Garage sale itemsreplace trips to the mall. Discount grocerystores and second hand stores are the onlyplace you can afford to shop.

About this time your severance pack-age is exhausted and unemployment hasrun out. You cannot get any relief fromfriends or relatives because they too are inthe same boat. Now what? You can nothold on to everything making minimumwage, even while working three jobs, atminimum wage. Yikes! This cannot behappening to me! You now have a realitymoment! You remember the stories yourfather told you about the “Great Depres-sion” and the loss and suffering that camefrom it. You now can actually look a fewweeks down the road and see the loss of allyour credit cards, your cars and, finally,your home! You are now jarred into real-ity. You have worked your whole life toavoid something like this. You know some-where along the way, as you have beensaving up for a rainy day, you realize it’sbeen drizzling for a long time, the cloudsappeared even longer ago. Now is whenthis nightmare gets even worse. You are inshock, embarrassment, anger, disarray anddisbelief! What happens next is usuallythe most devastating and renders the finalblow sending you into the ranks of thehomeless.

MOTOR 9.9 HP Johnson with gas tank $700,utility trailer 51” x 86” x 31” $180, 19” colorTV $40, car top baggage carrier $40, woman’sbike $20. All new except bike. 206-355-7056

NEW 1950’s reproduction Schwinn girl’s bike.Ridden only 4 times. Paid $550. Will sell for$300. 425-353-0564

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT- leg & arm $75, dresser$50, computer 186 $225. 206-772-1752

CEMETERY LOTS – 2 in azalea garden inGreenwood Cemetery in Renton. $2700 eachor both $5K OBO. 425-255-7109

TWO (2) ACRES on Whidbey Island atLagoona Point Road. No water view. Asking$29,900. 253-564-9045

VERY NICE BURIAL LOT at RivertonCrest. Valued at $2200, asking $1000. Twoplaces to bury ashes in Everett valued at$2500. Asking $1000. 253-850-6885 or253-520-4031

27 SPACE RV park – city utilities, nearGrand Coulee Dam- 5.5 acres, manufacturedhome included. Call Charlie 425-775-0601

NACO/THOUSAND TRAILS charter mem-bership for sale. Access to ALL ThousandTrails preserves nationwide. 2003 dues al-ready paid. $3500 firm. Leave message 206-824-6357 or 425-342-1047

SUNRISE RESORTS- over 12 West coastresorts w/Coast-to-Coast affiliation resorts, also.Lake Sawyer, Copalis Beach, Moses Lake,Deception Pass, etc. $2000 obo. 253-826-8503

’91 AIRSTREAM CLASS A motor home-48K miles. Generator, TVs & VCR, micro-wave + oven, A/C, lots of extras. $35K. 360-802-9915

1992 17’ PROWLER 5th wheel trailer, heat, air,shower, hot water, toilet, sleeps 4. All workingplus hitch. Pull with a 6-cylinder truck. $5000OBO. Nice. Take a look. 253-839-7933

1984 23’ COACHMEN TRAILER, bunk-house, sleeps 6. Fridge not working. Needs tobe replaced. Good shape, has awning. $1650OBO. 425-742-0509

2002 COLEMAN WESTLAKE pop-up trailer.Completely self-contained, electric brakes, AC,awning enclosure. Like new. Paid $11,900.Sell for $9000. 306-653-7196

1983 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME, goodcondition. Generator 4 KW, AC, micro buddyseat. 19K miles on rebuilt motor $6500 OBO.253-853-2155

ATWOOD 5th wheel trailer hitch. Used once.Use with S.A.E. 2” King pin. 12,500 lb GVWor 3,100 trailer hitch load. $250. 425-483-8455

NICE 22’ CLASS A 454 engine, central heat/air, generator, new tires and shocks. Ready togo. $13,950 or consider trade for nice boat andtrailer. 360-299-1465

NEED A COMPACT TRACTOR? We spe-cialize in used Gray-market tractors. Yanmar,all 4-WD, new loaders, 18 to 28 HP, lowhours. Implements new & used. Terry 206-255-6563

1963 SWB CHEVY PICKUP, 8K miles onrebuilt engine, fair body, canopy, shop manual& repair records $995 OBO. 425-255-1804

1980 DATSUN 510, 4-door hatchback, lightgreen. Good mechanical condition 28 MPG.140K low original miles $800. Call Lou be-tween 4-8 PM. 253-922-5675

1982 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE withmatching trailer in excellent shape. Manyextras, riding suits, maintenance manuals, hel-mets $3500. 206-878-1695

1985 300ZX Nissan- all new (brakes front &rear), new paint. 253-941-3517

1985 FORD F150 4X4 short bed HT PS V-8,good rubber, straight body $2195 OBO. Part-ing 85 T-Bird V-6- hear it run. 253-843-1977

1986 HONDA CIVIC, 4 cylinder, 5-speed,AC, rear defrost, wiper delay, newer motor,clutch, battery & windshield $1000 OBO. 253-988-3371

1987 FORD RANGER, X-Cab, V6, 5-speed,cloth, slider, liner, clean, good tires, $1800OBO. 253-988-3371

’89 JEEP CHEROKEE- new engine with war-ranty, new radiator, battery, seals, oversizedtires, 2-door Laredo w/AC, CD player, towpackage. Overall exc cond $3000 OBO. 425-271-4847

’89 DODGE CARAVAN- new engine $2500;21’ BAYLINER with down rigger & trailer-great boat. 206-772-1752

2000 YAMAHA motorcycle- 1100 V-Star$6000. 253-850-1494

1990 FORD TAURUS GL- new front struts,new power steering, rack, runs great. 4-door.116K miles $1500 OBO or trade for worktruck. 360-568-0122

1990 OLDS QUARD 4, 4-door, no dents,33,637 miles, top condition, warranty on muf-fler $5500. 206-323-6829

1992 DODGE STEALTH, V-6, DOHV, AT,OD, AC, CC, CD, PWR, DR, LOC, WIN,MIR, rear defrost, cloth interior, good tires,runs nice, spoiler. $5400 OBO. 253-988-3371

1995 NISSAN 200 SX. Teal, 2-door. 16 valve,1.8L, one owner, very, very clean. Well-maintained, good running, new battery, plugs.Bellevue $2495. 425-266-1760

1998 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 2500 4x4, 454Big Block, black, loaded, leather, 64K miles$16,999. Call Rick 206-369-5196

2000 LEXUS GS400- fully loaded, e-shift, 1owner, white, good condition. $26,995 OBO.425-422-8393 or 425-338-0689

2000 LINCOLN, deluxe sports model withbuilt-in phone, all leather, silver. Paid $45K,will sell for $30K. 206-772-1752

LINCOLN Continental, leather, exc cond,40K miles, barely broke-in $9000. MAZDATRUCK $4000. 206-772-1752

2002 BUICK CENTURY- under 1000, 4-door, all power, cruise control, V-6, AC, On/Star $17,500 OBO. 425-747-2275

2003 TACOMA TOYOTA TRUCK, only3000 miles, has custom cover, running boards.253-941-3517

Homelessness - It Can Happen to AnyoneContinued from page 8 You do nothing. That’s right nothing.

You engage in the behavior known as“avoidance.” Where you are so stunnedby the sheer speed of these events, that youare too busy looking at them, to attempt toremedy them. It is in this period of denialthat most folks lose everything, the carsdisappear in the night. The bankcard issucked into the local ATM. You cannotwrite checks because your account is nowclosed due to NSF’s. Everything is so farpast due that it’s only a matter of daysbefore you and your family are out on thestreets! You don’t even have enough moneyto drown your sorrows in a bottle of alco-hol. Besides, you need every neuron firingon all synapses to figure out what to donext. As painful as this is to read it isinfinitely more so to experience. For therecord, it’s not too easy to write either.Now here comes the most infuriating andhumiliating event of all. You have beenforeclosed on, and of course there is noway to keep your house. Bankruptcy is noteven going to help because you have al-ready exhausted that option long ago. TheSheriff’s Department shows up with folkswho now enter your “Home” and removewhat you have left from things already soldin yard sales to buy food for you and yourfamily. They understand what you aregoing through because they are now mov-ing out more families than ever before.They have a job to do, and now as theneighbors watch and peer from behindcurtains and drawn shades, you are nowevicted…HOMELESS…with out shelter.

Before you turn away read on THEREIS HOPE! AND A WAY OUT! Remem-ber this is not like a terminal illness. Thiswhole sequence of events can be, and is,avoided by people everyday. You have toget help now while things are okay. Evenif things are bad, get help now. There areagencies out there that specialize in thesesituations. (King County Community In-formation Line 1-800-621-4636; UnitedWay of Pierce County & SHIBA HelpLine 1-800-572-4357; or Snohomish &Skagit County Community InformationLine 1-800-223-8145). They can find ex-perts that can rescue you from this disaster.The faster we act the more likely we cankeep A HOME OF OUR OWN.

absentee ballot (per one of theabove reasons) shall make a writ-ten request, stating the reason. Suchrequest must be mailed singly orpersonally delivered by the mem-ber requesting the absentee ballotnot later than 30 days before theelection.

For Locals 751-E and F, directabsentee ballot requests to: Dis-trict Secretary-Treasurer, 912515th Pl. S., Seattle, WA 98108 orpersonally deliver to one of thefollowing offices: • Auburn - 201 A Street SW; • Everett - 8729 Airport Road; • Renton - 233 Burnett N; or • Seattle - 9125 15th Pl. S.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.NOTE: Auburn, Everett & Rentonhalls are closed for lunch fromnoon to 1 p.m.

For Local 86 and 1123: Mail orpersonally deliver absentee ballotrequests to: IAM & AW BallotRequest, 4226 E. Mission, Spo-kane, WA 99202. Office hours are7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closedfor lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.

If you have questions regardingabsentee ballots, nominations orthe election, please call Secretary-Treasurer Bruce Spalding on 1-800-763-1301, ext. 3310.

Local Lodge OfficerNomination/ElectionScheduleContinued from page 6

Many people are just a paycheckaway from being homeless.

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At the Seattlehallvolunteersfilled theroom andquicklyassembledhundreds ofyard signsfordistribution.

At the Everett Hall (L to R): Brian Pelland, Lonnie Gane and Dennis Stelter taketime to build yard signs before the Saturday distribution.

At the Auburn hall, members lined up to build yard signs before takingthem to the streets on Saturday, June 14.

Scot McKenzie pounds in a “WeCan Do It” sign in Auburn.

Dave Swanposts a “WeCan Do It”poster in anarea restaurantas part of theeffort to showBoeing thatother businessesare behind theeffort to keepBoeing inWashingtonState.

751 President Mark Blondin (l) tapes his portion of the videotape that wasincluded in Action Washington’s bid to land the 7E7 in this state.

watching the evening news. The nextday he called the Union Hall and of-fered to give us 1,000 of his cheer stixwith our “We Can Do It” logo.He had grown up in Seattleand believes keepingBoeing is important to ev-eryone in the state. Donat-ing the cheer stix for ournext rally was his way tosupport the effort.

Yard signs were yet an-other avenue to increase publicawareness. Members stopped by theAuburn, Everett, Renton and Seattlehalls before and after work to buildnearly 10,000 yard signs donning the“We Can Do It” logo. Then, the Satur-day before the 7E7 proposal was sub-mitted, members took to the streetsand plastered the main intersectionsand streets of King, Pierce andSnohomish Counties with thousands

“We Can Do It” EffortGains Public SupportContinued on page 1

Sam Hargrove staples signs togetherat the Everett Hall.

build the 7E7 is here in WashingtonState.”

Keep in mind the Union’s efforts onthe 7E7 are not simply to land finalassembly in this state, but to also securemanufacturing, inspection and supportjobs on the new airplane, as well.

751 Administrative Assistant RonMcGaha fired up the crowd at BoeingField when he asked ‘Who can do it?’and was met with a resounding “We cando it!” McGaha applauded the team-work shown in putting together the pro-posal and noted, “Machinists have beensaying we can do it and have success-fully met every challenge we have faced.In World War II, the challenge was toincrease production of the B-17’s for thewar in Europe....It is ironic that we areagain faced with what amounts to a world

Action Washington Puts Our Best Foot ForwardContinued from page 1

war – a war to save the very industry thatsaved the world. We are dedicated to winthat war and save these living-wage jobsthat are so important to this state.”

One thing is sure, when the announce-

ment of where the 7E7 will be built ismade later this year, we will know wedid everything possible to ensure Wash-ington State is the home of the newairplane.

of yard signs. Local media noticed theeffort and did various stories promot-ing the campaign.

Again, all of this is to raise publicawareness and demonstrate

community support tokeep Boeing and thefamily-wage jobs herein Washington State.

Stewards have de-livered stickers and

window clings to mem-bers in the shop to help

spread the word as they travelthroughout the region.T-shirts with the “We Can Do It” logoare available at all Union offices forjust $7. The shirts come in ash grey,with the blue and green logo.

While the proposal to build the 7E7has been submitted, the campaign isfar from over. The Union will continueefforts to promote this state and pre-serve and create jobs.

The intent of the bill is to make pre-scription drugs more affordable by helpingseniors and people with disabilities buyprescription drugs at cheaper prices. Thelegislation also takes steps to reduce theoverall cost of state-purchased drugs.

In negotiating prescription drug pricediscounts for state agencies, the HealthCare Authority (HCA) now must also ne-gotiate such discounts for any Washingtonresident who is at least 50 years old, ordisabled between the ages of 19-49, whosefamily income does not exceed 300 per-cent of the federal poverty level and whoseexisting prescription drug need is not cov-ered by insurance.

The State is also directed to design aMedicaid prescription drug assistance pro-gram.

State PassesPrescription Drug PlanContinued from page 3