T E A M S T E R S
LOCAL 118

RETIREE CHAPTER
Affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters



N  E  W S  L  E   T  T  E  R





HELP TO KEEP TEAMSTERS LOCAL 118 STRONG.

AS RETIREES, WE CAN BE A GREAT INFLUENCE AMONG THE ACTIVE MEMBERS.

LET'S DO OUR PART TO INSURE THAT OUR LOCAL
WILL REMAIN ONE OF THE GREATEST
IN THE TEAMSTERS UNION.




OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES

To the families of

Frank Madafferi - Jan.16

Michael Ignatti - Feb.2

Hugh S. Weigle - Feb.3

Willie J. Jones - Feb.15

Arthur P. Moyer -

Bert Willoughby -

Robert Bloomer -



IN MEMORY OF OUR MEMBERS
WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY IN 2004

Paul Foley,     Sam Altavena,   
Lee Gianantonio,    Joe LaDelia,   Bob Porter




GET WELL WISHES FOR:

Irene Patterson

Bob Ross

Phil Lodato

Larry Hadley

Dominic Palumbo




MARCH BIRTHDAY   WISHES TO:

Hugh Burley, Don Caton, Joyce Greenwood, Gene Joyce, George Kershner,
Charles Kier, Charles LaRocca, Wallace Miles Skip Quick,
Frank Shawver, Gary Spoor, James Terranova,
Dick Voelkl, Bert Willoughby and Robert Fleming



A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:

Bob Mullen from New Penn Trucking

John Kiley from ABF

Bob Tourville from ABF

Paul Fritsch from ABF

Paul Campanaro from Universal Liquor

Dick Whalen from Consolidated Freightways

Bill Gravett from Consolidated Freightways

Harry Geil from Renner Carting Co.

Bevin Pye from Howards Express

Louis Bell from Gottry Carting

William Davis, Sr. from Yellow Freight

Don Caton from Lyons Freight

John Jenkins from Yellow Freight

Danny Toombs from USF Red Star

Larry Barbeto from Howards Express

Andrew Melia from Yellow Freight

Michael Tolar from Howard's Express



CONGRATULATIONS


    Our congratulations to Jonathan Davis, the son of our member William Davis.
Jonathan was the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship from the James R. Hoffa Scholarship Fund this year.
This is the first time a member of Local 118 has recieved a scholarship from the James R. Hoffa Scholarship Program.
     The Executive Board of Local 118, on behalf of all the members, was proud to present Jonathan with a certificate along with a watch, shirt, hat and jacket.
Jonathan is one of only 31 nationwide that received this prestigious award!




THE  CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY 

WINNERS:
50/50 Raffle,........ John Jenkins (John donated his winnings to the treasury. Thank you John.
Door Prizes,
Jennie Boerman, Sid Golstein, Bill Gravett, Pearl Madigan,
Viola Manioci, Art Moyer,Tom Scott,
Bill Swartzenberg, Sue Whalen & Al Witner




TEAMSTERS AD&D INSURANCE


Members whose dues are paid by the close of the March meeting
will be enrolled in the Teamsters AD&D Insurance along with their spouses, free of cost.




TEAMSTERS LOCAL 118 BLACK CAUCUS CHAPTER


Jim MIley and I are still working on establishing the Chapter.
I will keep everyone posted on the ongoing results.
Enrollment continues at each of our meetings.
Literature and applications are available.

Look at some of our Local 118 Black Caucus Chapter pictures

Photos





CLOTHING DRIVE


Our annual clothing drive was a success.
The support you have shown is appreciated.




RE-EMPLOYMENT RULES

Be sure to read the important rules by the NY State Teamsters Pension Fund concerning retirees seeking employment. Don’t jeopardize your pension benefits.
RULES



PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO RETIREES

Long-Term Care Insurance,

Effective Aug. 2004
Underwritten by John Hancock Life Insurance Co.
For Information, call Agents Michelle Black, Agent, (585) 295-4717 or Susan Suben,
(800) 422-2655 and identify yourself as a Teamsters Local 118 member.



Legal Benefits

Effective March 2004,
Provided by Faraci & Lange Retired members and their spouses will be entitled to a free phone and/or office consultation, up to thirty minutes. All retirees will be also be entitled to a free simple will. All other legal services are available at discounts. For service, contact at (585) 458-2800 or toll free at 1-888-697-8527 and identify yourself as a Teamsters Local 118 retired member.

TeamStar Medicare Supplement Insurance

Effective March 2004.
Underwritten & Administered by United American Insurance Co.
Plan available to Teamster retirees, their spouses and surviving spouses age 65 & over. For information and an application, call (800) 808-3239



TeamStar Prescription Drug Plan

Effective March 2004.
Underwritten & Administered by United American Insurance Co.
Prescription Drug Plan with discounts up to 30% is available. For information and an application, call (800) 808-3239



A TRIBUTE

John Cantwell

FORT ERIE CASINO BUS TRIPS

Bus trips to the casinos will be available this summer.
I am looking into other day trips that may be suitable.



OVERNITE STRIKE LINE

Picketing has been called to a halt by order of the International.
I thank everyone who walked the line with me, in all kinds of weather,
for almost three long years.


.....LOCAL 118 GENERAL MEETING......

WED. MAR.5

Meetings are held on the first Wed. of each month at 8 P.M. at the Wishing Well Party House. Meetings are suspended during the months of June, July & August.
Retirees are welcomed to attend.




NEXT  LUNCHEON  MEETING

TUESDAY, FEB.19, 11:30 A.M.

WISHING WELL Party House
1190 CHILI AVE. Way
Rochester, N.Y.

PLEASE NOTE
Remember that spouses and guests are always welcomed to attend.


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On behalf of the Executive Board, I hope to see you at the meeting.

Fraternally, Gino Arilotta



BELOW ARE SOME LINKS OF INTEREST


Sept.11

FOR THE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF THE 911 TRAGEDY, PLEASE HELP BY DONATING SERVICES OR GOODS.

Click here to donate on-line to the Red Cross





VISIT OUR CHAPTER'S OTHER SITES

Home Page

Bulletin

Teamster Retiree WebRing

Teamster Retiree Coalition of N.Y. State


CHECK OUT OUR MESSAGE BOARD!:

Communicate with other Teamster retirees
Express your views and concerns.

No registration or log in required.

Visit----TEAMSTER RETIREES MESSAGE BOARD


UNION NEWS

For updates USF Red Star & others
check our
Bulletin Page


Here are some websites that may be of interest to you:

U.S. Senate U.S. Congress
Fed Gov.Info
Social Security
Medicare Highway Traffic World News -----
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AARP Seniors Access Blue Cross- Blue Shield AAA
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Misc. Sites:
National Rifle Assoc. State Lotteries Drawings ----- -----
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Union Sites:
Teamsters Local 118
Teamsters Union
James R.Hoffa
TeamsterNet
AFL-CIO Boycott List
OSHA
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Sports schedules & results

Baseball--(MLB)
Football--(NFL)
Basketball--(NBA)
Soccer
Boxing
Nascar
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Horse Racing



-----Additional websites-----

Trucking companies web sites

History of the Teamsters


Teamster News Releases

Union labor news


~~~~~Some phone numbers:~~~~~

Teamsters, Local 118........585-256-1350

Upstate Pension Fund........1-315-455-9790

I.B.T. Retiree Dept.........1-202-624-8950

Rochester Labor Council.......585-263-2650

BTA Federal Credit Union ........585-328-0340

Union Labor Life Insurance Co.   (AD&D Ins.)........1-800-443-8087

Teamstar   (Medicare Supplement Ins.)........ 1-800-333-4114

National Prescription Adm.(Teamsters Presc.& Vision Ins.)...1-800-672-7723




PLEASE HELP FIND A MISSING CHILD.


WE SUPPORT THE WORK OF
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN


Call 1-800-THE-LOST
if you've seen one of these children.

Thank you.      


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EXECUTIVE   BOARD:

          GINO D. ARILOTTA, President

           RICHARD J. WHALEN, Vice President

          CAROL A. HAWKINS, Recording Secretary

          JOHN J. JENKINS, Treasurer

           ABRAHAM JOHNSON, Trustee

           WILLIAM F. GRAVETT, Trustee

          THOMAS H. SCOTT, Trustee



SARGEANT AT ARMS :
ANTHONY C. CIACCIA


PHONE COMMITTEE :
ALBERT T. WITNER,    WILLIE J. JONES,    WILLIAM R. DAVIS,
WILLIAM F. GRAVETT,    JOHN S. JENKINS



CONTACT US:

P.O.Box 24563     Rochester, N.Y. 14624-0563
Phone: (585) 889-7454
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