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GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASURER’S REPORTThe Follow ThroughIn the last issue of the Journal, I wroteabout how everything we do relates toorganizing. I wrote about the meetingsthat took place in February and how theplans and agendas laid out were alldesigned to enhance organizing.In furtherance of that article, I write to you now toexplain the action behind the plans and agendas.The IUPAT is always trying toimprove market share. It is the onlyway to ensure work opportunitiesand raise wages and conditions forIUPAT members.Recently, the various departmentsand affiliated funds of our union helda strategic planning session to identifyaction that will be taken toincrease market share. The actionswere wide-ranging. The governmentaffairs department is working tochange the way state Department ofTransportation (DoT) projects are bidto allow the painting contractor to bea prime contractor and keep generalcontractors from driving the paintingprices down. Government affairs isworking in six states to have DoTwork require painting contractors tobe certified by The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)in order to bid. When you couple this strategy with theFinishing Trades Institute working to dramatically increasethe number of IUPAT members who are CoatingApplication Specialists (CAS), which is the worker certificationrequired to work for SSPC certified employers onprojects requiring SSPC certification, it can make morecontractors want to become signatory with the IUPAT.This is just one example of the many action itemsundertaken by the organizing department, the agreementsdepartment, LMCI, FTI, government affairs, etc.We will also ask our employer partner, the FinishingContractors Association (FCA), to undertake certainactions to enhance these efforts. Every action itemG E O R G EG E N E R A L S E C R E T A R Y - T R E A S U R E Rdetailed has a clear objective and is measureable. Thisis what we need to make everything fit together and toachieve our goals. The next strategic planning sessionwill be to enhance the sales and marketing initiativewe are currently undertaking to ensure each departmentand fund is clear on how they interact on this initiativeand everyone knows exactly what their dutiesentail.I wrote in the last Journal about having a coordinatedeffort, working the plan in unison, and pulling thewagon in the same direction. Now we have begun toget the plan down to finite action items. For now, theseaction items are being carried out by International Unionofficers and staff and some districtcouncil staff. Moving forward therewill be action items for all staff, theInternational Union, district councils,local unions, and all members. Fornow there are things you as a membercan do. Take advantage of allthe training and certification offeredby your district council or localunion. Make yourself the mostemployable, trained and productivetradesperson you can be. Thatmakes the IUPAT much easier tomarket. Become an activist in yourdistrict council or local union. If ourentire membership gave a few daysa year to be activists for organizing,government affairs, etc, weG A L I Scould be much more effective inincreasing market share. Attendyour local union meetings and engage in conversationwith your representatives about what our real marketshare is; about what our non-union counterparts make;about if our CBA is realistic and user-friendly, and aboutwhat innovations we could use to be more competitiveand gain market share. Ask your representatives if theyare engaging our employer partners on a regular basisto find solutions to our problems and ways to increasework opportunities. In the end, a union is only as strongas its members make it.We will work the plan, but it only works if we allfollow through.Please work safe and may God bless you and keepyou safe.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L7

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SDISTRICT COUNCIL 2 - MISSOURIIUPAT Showing our Colors in the Show Me StateThis April, more than 3,000union members gathered inJefferson City, Missouri toprotest anti-worker bills introduced inthe state legislature. The protestsbegan with a January announcementby Republican Senate leader RobMayer that his party and allies wouldpursue legislation impacting prevailingwage, union dues, workers’ compensation,project labor agreements andmake a right-to-work bill their priority.The April protest garnered significantmedia attention throughout thestate and beyond. It also served to helpforge an unusual alliance betweenDemocrat and Republican lawmakersto successfully defeat the anti-unionagenda. When the state legislatureended its session in May, none of thebills described above were successfullypassed.Congratulations to the working menand women of Missouri in showing aunited front and defeating the antiworkeragenda in their state; an issuethat continues to be fought in otherstates throughout the United States.As IUPAT membersraise our signs in thebackground,Missouri GovernorJay Nixon addressesover 3,000 unionmembers at an Aprilrally to protest antiworkerlegislation.DISTRICT COUNCIL 6 – OHIOIUPAT MEMBERS LEND THEIR SKILLS TO BENEFIT LOCAL VETERANSPoland, Ohio veterans of WWII and other wars now have afresh look in their local meeting hall thanks to the apprentices ofDistrict Council 6. First year apprentices, led by trainers Tom Heimand Dan McLaughlin, applied their classroom skills using donatedmaterials to refurbish the ceilings of the meeting hall, corridorsand restrooms of the Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 facility.Post Commander Jeff Vrabel Sr. extended his sincereappreciation to our first year students who started the 100 milecommute to the facility well before dawn. “Tom and his class dida great job, down to the last detail; moving tables, coveringhistorical pictures, and of course, cleaning up after the job wascomplete. If this is the way a union works and trains, then allunion painters and allied tradesmen should be very proud of theirservice and product,” wrote Vrabel. He also reported that veteranheroes who met there a few days after the painting wereimpressed by the work, and grateful for our contribution.From left to right; TomHeim, Dan McLaughlin,Raymond Jones, MikeMurphy Jr., MarlaniaZimmerman, JeffSchaefer, Louis Seese,Billy Keel, Robert Jared.8A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

DISTRICT COUNCIL 7 – WISCONSINNew STAR in WisconsinThroughout North America, unionleaders and employers are givingInternational Union ofPainters and Allied Trades membersthe opportunity to win some incredibleprizes (i.e. trucks, televisions, tools –need we say more?). What’s thecatch? Members have to commit tosafety training and remaining safe onthe job to qualify.Developed by the Painters andAllied Trades Labor ManagementCooperation Initiative, it’s called theSafety Training Awards Recognition(STAR) program, and it is growing inpopularity every year within theIUPAT. The goal of the program is toprovide further incentive for our membersto buy into a culture of safety onthe job site. To qualify to win a prizeat the council’s annual STAR event,members must complete advancedsafety training and maintain a safejob record.The 7th Annual IUPAT DistrictCouncil 7 STAR event was held at theWaukesha Exposition Center April28th, 2012. This year was anothergreat success and enjoyed by all. Abrand new 2012 Chevy Camaro and2012 Silverado pickup were thisyear’s grand prizes. More than$60,000 worth of other gifts, electronics,tools and more were alsogiven away while attendees enjoyeda fantastic barbeque lunch providedby All Seasons Catering restaurant.Contact your district council tolearn more about the STAR Programso you can sign up to win!District Council 7member DaveKosloske won the2012 Silveradopickup, and then drewthe winning ticket forSteve Petersen,winner of the 2012Camaro. Membersneed to sign up for asafety class this yearto be eligible for nextyear’s DC 7 StarEvent.DISTRICT COUNCIL 9 – NEW YORKIUPAT ENDORSES ONE OF ITS OWN FOR CONGRESS IN NEW YORKIn April, District Council 9 BusinessManager/Secretary-Treasurer Joe Ramagliaannounced the council’s endorsement ofElizabeth Crowley for Congress in New York’s6th Congressional District. Up until her ambitiouspolitical career began, Crowley was a decorativepainter and a member of IUPAT Local Union 20in West Queens. She is currently a New York Citycouncil member where she has always been astrong advocate for public safety, women’shealth and, of course, working families. You canlearn more about her and her campaign atwww.elizabethcrowley.com.From left to right; District Council 9 BMST Joe Ramaglia, congressionalcandidate and IUPAT member Elizabeth Crowley, DC 9 Political DirectorJack Kittle and IUPAT General Vice President Bill Candelori.A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L 9

DISTRICT COUNCIL 38 – BRITISH COLUMBIA, YUKON TERRITORIES2012 Day of Mourning Ceremony atthe Vancouver Convention CentreThis spring, the Jack Poole Plaza inVancouver, British Columbia waslined with construction workerswearing hard hats with a simple, yetsolemn, sticker that read: Day ofMourning, April 28. The ceremony wasorganized to remember the 142 workerswho died from workplace injury orillness in 2011, and featured speechesfrom Michael Lovett, an injured youngworker and Rose Lachnit, mother of ayoung worker who died on the job.Jim Sinclair, President of the BritishColumbia Federation of Labour, alsospoke about the recent unsafe workpractice where an asbestos contractorexposed workers to the dangerousmaterial without the proper equipmentor training.After the emotional ceremony,International Union of Painters andFrom left to right; Glaziers' Union Local 1527 Marv Magnison, Lathers and Allied Trades’Union Local 163 Dennis Olsen, DC 38 Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer PatrickByrne, Drywall Finishers' Union Local 2009 Kelvin Campbell, and Director of ManpowerDevelopment Orfeo Pagliacci, and Painters Local 138 Dan Jajic remember the 142workers who lost their lives to workplace injury or illness in 2011 in B.C.Allied Trades District Council 38Business Manager/Secretary-TreasurerPatrick Byrne picked up on Sinclair'sspeech about the contractor."Willingly exposing workers to unsafeworking conditions as this company did,some as young as fourteen years old,should be treated no differently thansomeone who takes another's life throughan act of violence," said Byrne.That contractor wasn't charged underBill C-45, a bill that attached criminal liabilityto anyone who was found guilty ofknowingly exposing workers to unsafework conditions where workers wereeither seriously injured or killed on thejob. Instead, Moore only went to jail fortwo months for contempt after disregardingan order of the court to change hisworkplace practices."Byrne went on to say that, "We willcontinue to lobby our politicians untilthis issue gets the attention that itdeserves."The Day of Mourning is annuallyheld on April 28 across the country.DISTRICT COUNCIL 39 - ATLANTIC PROVINCES, CANADAFTI GRANT ENABLES IUPAT TO USE HIGH-TECH FOR TRAINING AND RECRUITINGDistrict Council 39 Business Manager/Secretary-TreasurerJonathan Gaul (left) demonstrates their newly purchased paintingsimulator to a group of high-school students at a recenttradeshow held at the local community college.“The intended purpose for the purchase of the virtual painteris two-part,” says BM/ST Gaul. “First, we like to use it as arecruitment tool for these events. Second, it’s an incrediblesupplemental training tool for our current membership in thecraft.” The purchase of the virtual painter was made possiblethrough last year’s Finishing Trades Institute grant program.“We’ve operated the local JATF on a very tight budget ever sinceits inception, always hoping to one day offer a council-widetraining center to all of our members in Atlantic Canada. Up untilnow, purchases such as this were simply out-of-reach. I’d like toextend my sincere gratitude to all those at the FTI and at theInternational Union for making this possible for us.”Also pictured are Local Union 1439 Business RepresentativeWilf Jarvis (far right) and DC 39 Director of Training WalterMacDonald.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L11

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SDISTRICT COUNCIL 50 - HAWAIIDavid Rodrigues Honored for 50-Year CommitmentOn April 16, 2012, BrotherDavid Rodrigues was recognizedand honored by theInternational Union of Painters andAllied Trades (IUPAT) for 50 years ofmembership in Painters Local Union1791. Brother Rodrigues began workingas a laborer before getting into theIUPAT as an apprentice in 1962. Heworked with Hawaii Painting, AkiraYamamoto Painting and numerousother companies throughout the stateover the past five decades.Brother Rodrigues currently residesin Keaau on the Island of Hawaii andremains a dedicated union memberwho faithfully attends the monthlyVolunteer Organizing Committee(VOC) meetings.Asked about his strong commitmentto the union, Brother Rodrigues sayswithout hesitation, “The union wasalways there for me. I owe what Ihave today to the union. They backme up all the way.”A huge “mahalo” goes out to David’sfamily for their support throughout hiscareer. District Council 50 commendsand extends its heartfelt thanks and congratulationsto David Rodrigues for hisoutstanding commitment to the IUPAT.DavidRodrigues(center)with hisfellowmemberscelebrating50 yearsin theIUPAT.DISTRICT COUNCIL 51 – VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON, DCIUPAT GOES TO HIGH SCHOOLThe International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)strives to take every opportunity to introduce our crafts toyoung men and women considering career paths, and theIUPAT union leaders and trainers just outside of Washington,DC are no exception. Recently, District Council 51 BusinessManager/Secretary-Treasurer Mark Heffron and his trainingteam, Director Bill Bailey and Coordinator Andrew Ager,proudly participated in the Prince George’s County PublicSchools (PGCPS) Foundation for Applied ConstructionTechnology for Students (FACTS) program. FACTS is an initiativethat teaches high school students the fundamentals and finepoints of residential construction by putting them to work inbuilding a local house from the ground up. In early May,representatives from DC 51, including Political Director RoxanaMejia, joined the students they trained and fellow instructors ina small ceremony in Clinton, Maryland to celebrate thecompletion of the program’s 36th student-built house.“We’re proud to be a part of this for the community, andespecially for the kids,” said Heffron at the event. “We lookforward to being a part of this for a long, long time.”Representatives of the IUPATwere presented with a plaque inappreciation of their time anddedication. From left to right; DC51 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer MarkHeffron, Training CoordinatorAndrew Ager, Training DirectorBill Bailey, FTI RecruitmentDirector Greg Renne, DC 51Political Director Roxana Mejia,FACTS Program Instructor TonyDingle and FACTS ProgramPlanner/Director Margie Edsall.Students were placed in groups andworked on different parts of thehouse. This dining room served asthe training ground for studentsinterested in the finishing trades.12 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

DISTRICT COUNCIL 77 – ALABAMA, GEORGIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEELOCAL UNION 57 RECOGNIZES 2011 APPRENTICE OF THE YEARThere was cause for celebration in District Council 77/Local Union 57 in Birmingham, Alabama thisApril. Not only did they once again have a successful Safety Training Award Recognition (STAR)program celebration (see page 9 about STAR), but they had the honor of naming Brother Thomas Longof Sumiton, Alabama as the Finishing Trades Institute Apprentice of the Year.“This is a great honor for Local Union 57,” said IUPAT Business Representative Fred Ward. “We alltake great pride in passing down the craftsmanship of this trade, and when we find young andenthusiastic members that want to carry on that pride, it’s a rewarding feeling.”Thomas, a father of two, was chosen from among eight other locals in five states, making him both thelocal and district apprentice of the year. This award sets a very high standard for apprentices. Long wasrecognized for his leadership skills, work ethic, technical proficiency, ability to follow directions, attitude, achievement above the minimumrequirements and an apparently voracious appetite for training and community involvement.According to the Director of FTI, Chuck Hill, Thomas Long has exceeded every criteria judged and has “proven that he stands outabove the rest.”We wish Thomas all the best in his endeavors, and feel privileged to call him a brother of Painters Local 57 in Birmingham, Alabama.DISTRICT COUNCIL 78 – FLORIDANEW LEADERSHIP IN FLORIDAIn May, then District Council 78 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Tim Maitland was hired by the International to workfor the Pension Fund. Later that month, Brother John Satterfield(third from right) was sworn in as the new BMST in Florida byIUPAT General Vice President Bill Candelori. Satterfield is amember of Local Union 88 out of Tampa.General Vice President Candelori also swore in (from left toright) William Thomas and Wayne Lukash as trustees for DistrictCouncil 78 as Wally Ilczyszyn, president of DC 78, looks on.Congratulations to all!A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L13

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SDISTRICT COUNCIL 88 – TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, NEW MEXICOIUPAT Shows its Colors at the Offshore Technology ConferenceThere is a trade show foreverything. That includes themany industries in which themen and women of the InternationalUnion of Painters and Allied Tradeswork every day. However, the IUPATis most involved with trade shows byrepresenting the men and womenwho construct the displays at theseevents.This May, IUPAT members ofDistrict Council 88/Local Union 550constructed the displays at theOffshore Technology Conference(OTC) in Houston, Texas. This annualevent focuses on the technology andtechniques required for the developmentof offshore energy resourcessuch as oil and natural gas. It is thelargest oil and gas sector tradesshow in the world, and ranks amongthe largest 200 trade shows heldannually in the United States.IUPAT MOURNS FORMER LEADERFROM DISTRICT COUNCIL 46 (ONTARIO)- “UNITED WE STAND”In April, after a battle with cancer, former IUPAT General Vice President ArmandoColafranceschi passed away, leaving a long tradition and legacy for the IUPAT in Ontarioand Canada. Armando joined the IUPAT in the 1960s and immediately became an integralpart of the trade union movement.In his position as the GVP, Armando made enormous strides in bringing the IUPATtogether across Canada and building the district councils and local unions. He led Canada informulating the Canadian Regional Conference, the Canadian Organizing Fund and theCanadian Political Action Together Fund. His dedicated work brought the IUPAT to the nextlevel in organizing and in representing the members on all fronts of the labour movement inCanada. Armando Colafranceschi will always be recognized as a visionary and someonethat looked into the future for the union he represented.14 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

IN CANADA –Union Alliance Celebrates 60th AnniversaryWith Record-Breaking GrowthEditor’s Note: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Assistant to theGeneral President Jack White is a table officer on the General Presidents’Maintenance Committee/National Maintenance Council.In a year that promises to be challengingfor Canadian labour, oneunion organization is in the moodto celebrate. In 2012, the GeneralPresidents’ Maintenance Committee/National Maintenance Council forCanada (GPMC/NMC) will mark 60years of activity and growth. Theorganization has added more than amillion work hours to its agreementsevery year for the last decade, and itis looking ahead to a period ofunprecedented expansion.The GPMC/NMC is an alliance ofall the building trades required forindustrial maintenance. It negotiatesand administers multi-trade agreements,which can cover from one to13 trades, for maintenance work onindustrial facilities.GPMC/NMC may not be a householdacronym, but the organizationplays an important role in theCanadian economy. GPMC/NMCagreements provide secure full-timeemployment for more than 14,000skilled tradespeople and are worth$1.1 billion in wages and benefitseach year. The organization workswith more than 120 employers andhas agreements in eight out of 10Canadian provinces.The alliance administers maintenanceagreements in key industrialsectors including oil sands extraction,oil refining, petrochemicals, mining,electricity generation, pulp andpaper, natural gas processing, offshoreoil and gas processing, steelproduction and consumer product production.Over its 60 years in operation, theGPMC/NMC has earned the trust ofunions, employers and maintenancecustomers by providing stable multitradeagreements that cover criticalmaintenance activities. The agreementsadopt the basic monetary termsnegotiated by the 13 unions in thealliance, and feature a cooperative,streamlined grievance process. Theyalso incorporate a clause ensuringthat there will be no strikes or lockoutsto disrupt essential maintenance activities.“Our maintenance agreements providestable, long-term labour/management relations with a processthat’s about as simplified as you canget. We meet owners’ needs in waysthat would be impossible with13 separate agreements,” saysBudrow Tozer, UA InternationalRepresentative and Chairman of theGPMC/NMC. “We also provide constructionworkers with long-term jobswhere they can make good money ina work environment with very fewgrievances.”The GPMC/NMC succeeds bydelivering value to all of its stakeholders.It provides maintenance customerswith the highly skilledtradespeople they need to maintaincomplex industrial facilities. It helpscontractors develop pragmatic, flexibleapproaches to upcoming projects,and provides them withvaluable information they can use tobid on maintenance work. And itoffers skilled tradespeople the chanceto earn good money in stable, longtermjobs that continue after constructionis complete.“The system works because theparties realize that it’s in their interestto trust each other and make it workfor everyone,” Tozer says.The GPMC/NMC has been buildingtrusting partnerships betweenowners, contractors and tradespeoplesince 1952, when it negotiated itsfirst contract at what is now the Shellrefinery in Sarnia, Ontario. By theend of the 1960s the alliance hadagreements in four provinces and hadexpanded into the mining and chemicalsectors. During the 1970s and1980s, it signed new agreements inthe fertilizer and power generationsectors, expanded activities inAlberta, and added new customers inNova Scotia and New Brunswick. By1990, GPMC/NMC agreementsaccounted for more than seven millionwork hours annually.During the 1990s the number ofwork hours climbed to 10 million asnew projects in Newfoundland andManitoba came online. Over the followingdecade the alliance expandedf u r t h e r i n B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a ,Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario andNewfoundland, and the number ofwork hours doubled to 20 million.Today, the GPMC/NMC agreementsaccount for over 28 millionhours of maintenance work annually.According to industry observers, thattotal could easily double over the nextdecade as industrial plants currentlyunder construction are brought intoproduction and become subject toroutine and intermittent maintenanceschedules.“Our industry has enjoyed greatsuccess and growth over the past 60years,” says Steve Smillie, ExecutiveDirector of the Committee. “With thesupport of local unions, employersand skilled tradespeople, we willbuild on that success over the comingdecades. To do that, we need to stickto our principles and deliver secure,competitive and stable collectiveagreements that meet the ever-changingneeds of our clients.”This article is reprinted with permissionby the GPC/MA.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L15

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SFormer IUPAT GVP Sean McGarvey Electedto Head of Building Trades DepartmentOn Monday, April 16, the Governing Board ofDirectors of the AFL-CIO Building andConstruction Trades Department (BCTD) unanimouslyvoted to install Sean McGarvey as its next president.It was a somber vote as this action comes just overone week after former BCTD President Mark Ayers’ unexpectedpassing from a heart attack. McGarvey servedas BCTD secretary-treasurer until Monday’s meeting.“Obviously everyone’s emotions about this action aregreatly tempered by the loss of Mark,” said InternationalUnion of Painters and Allied Trades General PresidentJames Williams. “Yet, I’m proud to see Sean, who’s notonly a fellow IUPAT member, but a friend as well, takeon his new role with such respect for Mark and Mark’svision for the department. The unanimous vote by my fellowpresidents in the BCTD should be taken as a sign byall members of the Building Trades unions that their interestswill continue to be well represented in Washington,DC and beyond by President Sean McGarvey.”McGarvey is the firstmember of the IUPAT toserve in this position. Hebegan his career in thePainters and Allied Tradesin 1981 as an apprentice glazier in District Council21/Local Union 252 in Philadelphia. He graduated tojourneyman status in 1984 and worked in the field untilhe was elected business representative for his local in1994. One year later, McGarvey was hired to work forthe general president of the IUPAT and, in 2000, waselected general vice president at-large of the union. Hecontinued to serve in that position until being elected secretary-treasurerof the BCTD in October 2005.The men and women of the International Union ofPainters and Allied Trades are honored to have oneof our own charting the course of the Building Tradesunions in what are certain to be challenging daysahead for the organized labor movement.MONROE/WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERSEach year, the International Union of Painters and AlliedTrades grants multiple scholarship awards to the families ofour members. The S. Frank “Bud” Raftery Scholarship is anessay competition on a selected topic chosen each year.The A.L. “Mike” Monroe/Ralph D. Williams Scholarshiprewards athletic achievement in high school.DISTRICT COUNCIL 15 – ARIZONA, NEVADA, UTAH,COLORADO, NEW MEXICOIUPAT General Vice President James Reid presents acheck for $5,000 to Cody Melphy, the Monroe/Williams Scholarship award winner in Denver,Colorado. Pictured here with him are his mother andfather; IUPAT member Doug (Local Union 930) andLaura Melphy.DISTRICT COUNCIL 46 – ONTARIOScholarship winner Eric M. Gahwiler receives a checkfrom IUPAT General Vice President Robert Kucheran.With him, far left, is Eric’s father, Steve Gahwiler(Local Union 1824), and Ken Reid, businessrepresentative for DC 46/LU 1824.16A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

A . L . “ M I K E ” M O N R O E A N D R A L P H D . W I L L I A M S , I I I ,S P O R T S S C H O L A R S H I P A W A R D W I N N E R S - 2 0 1 2N A M E L O C A L U N I O N R E G I O NSamantha Greenwell Industrial and Public Employees EasternLocal Union 2301, Cape Coral, FLSamantha McGoldrick Painters Local Union 641, Conshohocken, PA EasternKyle B. Albertson Painters Local Union 157, Peoria, IL CentralCody M. MelphyGlaziers, Architectural Metal and GlassWorkers Local Union 930, Denver, COWesternS . F R A N K “ B U D ” R A F T E R YS C H O L A R S H I P A W A R D W I N N E R S 2 0 1 2N A M E L O C A L U N I O N R E G I O NEric Gahwiler Painters Local Union 1824, Kitchener, ON, CN CanadaMatthew Glarner State of New Jersey Glaziers, Architectural EasternMetals and GlassWorkers Local Union 1009Elizabeth Matthews Painters Local Union 1, Baltimore, MD EasternUsman Muyeeb Maintenance Local Union 1456, Bronx, NY EasternArthur Rubin Painters Local Union 277, Hammonton, NJ EasternHannah M. Wigal Painters Local Union 1144, Charleston, WV EasternKevin Cardinal Painters Local Union 61, Little Canada, MN CentralSarah Kenny Painters Local Union 1285, Joliet, IL CentralMegan N. Marley Painters Local Union 910, Hillsboro, IL CentralSara Scoon Painters Local Union 934, Big Bend, WI CentralA P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L17

GENERAL PRESIDENT’S REPORTContinued from page 4magnitude of what is at stake in this presidential election.We need to make sure all workers know howimportant this is for them. That’s why all are invited tothe Labor Summit in Philadelphia, not just union members.We are staging this event before the Democratic andRepublican conventions this summer, and it’s importantthat we send the message that we will support ourfriends and work like hell to defeat our enemies.This summer is going to be devoted to voter registration.Each and every one of our district councils in theUnited States will be working with the goal to get everyeligible IUPAT voter (and their family members) registeredand at the polls in November.The old saying, “the job you may be saving is yourown” never had more impact and relevance than itdoes today. Go to our web site and watch that Romneyvideo. Listen to his plans for the labor movement on hisfirst day of office if elected. If that doesn’t motivate youto act, I truly don’t know what would.We need as many of our members as possible atthe Labor Summit in August. Contact your businessmanager/secretary-treasurer of your district council forinformation on how to attend and look for a letterabout it in the mail from me. We have not had a rallyof this type since Solidarity Day II over 20 years ago,so make it a point to attend if you can.See you in Philadelphia on August 11. In the meantime,register to vote and support the candidates thatsupport us. God bless the labor movement.18 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

EXECUTIVE GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTContinued from page 6making substantial progress evaluating and acting onwhat yet needs to done for our signatory employers toprepare them for what is certain to be a surge in biddingprospects in industrial painting.Speaking of Washington and Ottawa, the IUPATGovernment Affairs Department is doing its part to makecertain the IUPAT workforce remains the best choice forthe upcoming infrastructure jobs. As the work becomesavailable, there will be companies without certified andqualified workers that seek to lower the training standardsrequired to be on the job so as to better theirchances to win the contracts. IUPAT Government Affairscontinues to make lawmakers aware that proper infrastructurerepair and maintenance is a national issue ofthe utmost importance to the public. The logic is simple;lives are literally at stake if our bridges, tanks and watertreatment facilities are not properly protected from corrosion.It’s the job of IUPAT Government Affairs to not letpolitics get in the way of that logic, and therefore keeptraining standards at a premium.Finally, there’s the Organizing Department. If you’rein a union, you know what organizing is, right?Probably, but you may not know the full picture of whatan effective organizing department really does.Organizing can be a dirty word for union membersin a down economy. It’s often hard to accept that theunion is trying to expand its membership when many ofits current members aren’t able to find work. Well,growing the membership is not everything theOrganizing Department does in the IUPAT. In fact,research is a powerful tool for the department – and theunion – as well.Case in point; for the past 18 months, the IUPATOrganizing Department has been meticulously studyingthe industrial painting sector and has concluded thatthere is a small universe of qualified contractors who todo the work described in this article (approximately300) and that the IUPAT is signatory with a third ofthem. That alone presents enormous opportunity toexpand the union market share, which means more jobsfor the membership.Perhaps even more importantly, judicious research onour part has found that some of our signatory employershave skirted the terms of their collective bargainingagreement with the IUPAT in the pursuit of a better bottomline for their business. For example, they’ve hirednon-members without reporting them to the IUPAT,and/or have been paying substandard wages and benefits.Armed with this information, we can now do somethingabout it in the interest of our membership.Meanwhile, on the non-signatory side of the industry,there are contractors underbidding our union employersby dodging prevailing wage requirements and cuttingother margins on the job site that literally put the worker,employer and end-user at risk. This data greatly assistsIUPAT Government Affairs in their efforts with lawmakersregarding certification requirements, and it is one significantexample of how the many departments within theIUPAT are working together as one to accomplish ourgoals for our members. Moreover, our research hasfound that some of our own members have worked outsideof the terms of the collective bargaining agreement,undermining the wages and conditions that our membersworked so hard to obtain. You should know thatremaining true to the terms of your collective bargainingagreement is the strength of our union and violation ofthose terms will be handled through our internal governanceprocess.Moving forward; FTI will continue to innovate andtrain, IUPAT Government Affairs will lobby on, LMCI willcarry on with its market expansion efforts andOrganizing will work with the team to level the playingfield between our partners and unscrupulous employersin all of the trades.A revived economy and an increase in jobs aren’tenough to completely jump start the good fortune of themembers of this great union. We need to be trained,certified and ready to work the jobs that are createdwhen (not if!) this economy turns around. Employerswon’t delay potential work because we have to train forit, they’ll only go somewhere else. That’s why we’vemade it our mission to be ready when they are.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L19

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SAUDITREPORTReport of the Audit CommitteeJANUARY 1, 2011 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADESIn accordance with Section 22 of the Constitution of theInternational Union of Painters and Allied Trades, the AuditCommittee convened on May 16 and 17, 2012 for thepurpose of auditing the accounts of the International Unionfor the year ended December 31, 2011. The Committeemembers were duly elected and consisted of Charles F.Palmgren, District Council 81/Local Union 502, Eric D.Porter, District Council 88/Local Union 1778, and GeraldC. Thanos, District Council 14/Local Union 273.The General Executive Board engaged the services of theindependent certified public accounting firm of NovakFrancella LLC to act in conjunction with the Audit Committee.The Committee reviewed the consolidated financial statementsof the International Union for the year endedDecember 31, 2011, including the detail of assets, liabilities,revenue and expenses. The Committee concludes thatthe transactions undertaken by the International Union werein accordance with established policies and the Constitution.The Committee had access to all of the InternationalUnion’s records including bank statements, investment custodyreports, receipts and disbursements. The Committeenoted that a strong internal control system was in place forsafeguarding the assets of the International Union.General Fund operating expenses exceeded revenue by$1.75 million during 2011. The total assets of theInternational Union were $77.4 million at December 31,2011. The savings that were planned from increased efficienciesand cost controls have continued to be realized.More importantly, services have been expanded. A total of$45 million was spent this year for the benefit andadvancement of our members and affiliates.The reduction in net assets for the year 2011 was adirect result of the reduction in per capita received due tothese difficult economic times. The Audit Committee didnote that the General Fund operating expenses were less in2011 than in 2010.The new International Union Headquarters was opened andoccupied during the summer of 2010. The exceptional campusis located in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. Thecampus has three buildings totaling 136,000 square feet,including an office building, the national training facility and a36 room residence hall. During 2011, the IUPAT Building Corp.had a full year of operation. After one full year, the per capitaallocated to the Building Corp. has shown to be adequate tooperate the campus along with the various other sources of facilityrevenue, in accordance with the original projections.The per capita allocated to the Death Benefit Fund hasalso shown to be adequate to finance the long-term fundingof the Death Benefit Fund. The amount allocated wasrecommended by a consulting actuary.$4 million was returned to the affiliates during 2011.That amount is 20% of the per capita received from theaffiliates during 2011. Nearly $20 million has beenreturned to the affiliates during the last four years. TheOrganizing Fund that began in 2004 provided $2.5 millionin assistance again this year. The GO Fund that beganin 2008 provided the remaining affiliate assistance.General Fund cash and investments at December 31,2011 were $44.5 million. Even with the decrease in percapita the General Fund will maintain cash and investmentreserves in excess of the target of 12 months. The Committeewas informed that the IUPAT strives to maintain reserves at12 months, as recommended by our independent accountants.We noted that the goal was maintained for 2011.The financial condition of our International Union is sound.We noted that the General Executive Board has worked tominimize the operating costs and maximize the investment performancein a difficult economic environment. These actionshave provided, at the lowest cost to members, the financialstrength and stability that is reflected in our net assets.We have found the accounts to be maintained in a carefuland systematic manner. The independent auditor hasprovided an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financialstatements. We, the Members of the Audit Committee,are in agreement as to the International Union’s financialstatus for the year ended December 31, 2011.MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE:May 17, 2012Charles F. PalmgrenDistrict Council 81/Local Union 502Eric D. PorterDistrict Council 88/Local Union 1778Gerald C. ThanosDistrict Council 14/Local Union 27Working in conjunction with the Audit Committee:NOVAK FRANCELLA, LLCCertified Public AccountantsBy: Peter F. Novak, CPA20 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

Report of Independent AuditorsMembers of the General Executive BoardInternational Union of Painters and Allied TradesWe have audited the accompanying consolidated statementof financial position of the International Union of Painters andAllied Trades (the International Union) as of December 31,2011, and the related consolidated statements of activities andcash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financialstatements are the responsibility of the International Union’s management.Our responsibility is to express an opinion on theseconsolidated financial statements based on our audit.We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standardsgenerally accepted in the United States of America. Thosestandards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtainreasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financialstatements are free of material misstatement. An audit includesexamining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts anddisclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An auditalso includes assessing the accounting principles used and significantestimates made by the International Union’s management,as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statementpresentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonablebasis for our opinion.In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referredto above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial positionof the International Union as of December 31, 2011 and thechanges in its net assets and its cash flows for the year thenended, in conformity with accounting principles generallyaccepted in the United States of America.The 2012 Audit Committee. From left to right; IUPAT General Secretary-Treasurer George Galis, Charles Palmgren (DC 81/LU 502), GeraldThanos (DC 14/LU 273), Eric Porter (DC 88/LU 1778), Novak and Francella consultants Peter Novak and Steve Mazur.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L21

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SAUDITREPORTINTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADESCONSOLIDATED IUPAT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION • DECEMBER 31, 2011,TotalGeneral Organizing GO Building OperatingFund Fund Fund Fund Elimination FundsAssetsCash and cash equivalents $ 2,736,300 $ 3,810,825 $ 756,835 $ 1,765,214 $ - $ 9,069,174Accrued interest receivable 13,966 - - - - 13,966Per capita receivable 4,174,693 - - - - 4,174,693Due from related funds 236,316 - - - - 236,316Other receivable 229,360 - - 222,942 - 452,302Intrafunds receivable (payable) (1,543,775) 549,722 213,334 (13,694,105) - (14,474,824)Prepaid expenses 346,879 - - 70,000 - 416,879Unexpended contract funds 109,598 - - - - 109,598Investments 41,722,827 665,874 - - (16,490,145) 25,898,556Property and equipment, net 764,200 - - 27,944,264 - 28,708,464Total assets $ 48,790,364 $ 5,026,421 $ 970,169 $ 16,308,315 $ (16,490,145) $ 54,605,124Liabilities and Net AssetsLiabilitiesAccounts payable andaccrued expenses $ 1,956,636 $ 42,929 15,712 $ 407,170 $ - $ 2,422,447Due to related funds 17,210 - - 8,874 - 26,084Unexpended contract funds 109,598 - - - - 109,598Prepaid per capita 210,905 - - - - 210,905Total liabilities 2,294,349 42,929 15,712 416,044 - 2,769,034Net assets 46,496,015 4,983,492 954,457 15,892,271 (16,490,145) 51,836,090Total liabilities and net assets $ 48,790,364 $ 5,026,421 $ 970,169 $ 16,308,315 $ (16,490,145) $ 54,605,124See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.22 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

Disaster Death Accidental IUPATPATConvention Relief Benefit Death TemporarilyFund Fund Fund Fund Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total$ 854,517 $ 216,748 $ 2,311,627 $ 311,442 $ 12,763,508 $ 469,939 $ 2,341,928 $ 15,575,375- - 2,322 - 16,288 - - 16,288- - - - 4,174,693 - - 4,174,693- - - - 236,316 33,012 - 269,328- - - - 452,302 - 89,758 542,060191,708 - 14,078,875 8,947 (195,294) 195,294 - -- - - - 416,879 13,138 - 430,017- - - - 109,598 - - 109,5982,489,149 516,000 1,794,305 - 30,698,010 - - 30,698,010- - - - 28,708,464 - - 28,708,464$ 3,535,374 $ 732,748 $ 18,187,129 $ 320,389 $ 77,380,764 $ 711,383 $ 2,431,686 $ 80,523,833$ 1,867 $ - $ 68,579 $ 10,000 $ 2,502,893 $ 166,145 $ 1,268 $ 2,670,306- - - - 26,084 6,917 - 33,001- - - - 109,598 - - 109,598- - - - 210,905 - - 210,9051,867 - 68,579 10,000 2,849,480 173,062 1,268 3,023,8103,533,507 732,748 18,118,550 310,389 74,531,284 538,321 2,430,418 77,500,023$ 3,535,374 $ 732,748 $ 18,187,129 $ 320,389 $ 77,380,764 $ 711,383 $ 2,431,686 $ 80,523,833A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L 23

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SAUDITREPORTINTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADESCONSOLIDATED IUPAT STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES • YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011TotalGeneral Organizing Go Building OperatingFund Fund Fund Fund Elimination FundsRevenuePer capita $ 13,982,399 $ 3,277,387 $ 1,365,578 $ 761,688 $ - $ 19,387,052Administrative processing, reinstatement andclearance card fees 390,201 73,186 - - - 463,387Benefit contributions - - - - - -Individual contributions - - - - - -Contributions and donations - - - - - -Investment income 98,019 81 20 - - 98,120Office rent - - - 2,765,086 - 2,765,086Administrative cost reimbursements 2,634,758 - - 17,837 - 2,652,595Royalties and reimbursements 331,323 - - - - 331,323Local union supplies and bond premiums 262,692 - - - - 262,692Job Corps program 6,941,159 - - - - 6,941,159Meals and lodging revenue (Residence Hall) - - - 934,064 - 934,064Other 1,604,170 - - 49,560 - 1,653,73026,244,721 3,350,654 1,365,598 4,528,235 - 35,489,208Net assets released from restriction - - - - - -Total revenue 26,244,721 3,350,654 1,365,598 4,528,235 - 35,489,208ExpensesPersonnel costs 11,310,632 - - 218,177 - 11,528,809Affiliation fees 2,292,534 - - - - 2,292,534Benefits and awards - - - - - -Assistance to affiliates - 2,515,115 1,354,649 - - 3,869,764Communications (includes cost of IUPAT Journal) 481,515 - - - - 481,515Conferences, committees and seminars 1,658,600 - - - - 1,658,600Government affairs - - - - - -Regional organizing efforts 26,271 - 508,507 - - 534,778Legal and litigation 527,249 - - 29,955 - 557,204Charitable contributions 152,574 - - - - 152,574Local union supplies and bond premiums 249,716 - - - - 249,716Job Corps program 6,941,159 - - - - 6,941,159Meals and lodging expenses - - - 1,093,175 - 1,093,175Administrative, office and generalOffice and computer equipment 1,171,046 - 86,549 184,515 - 1,442,110Occupancy 1,040,791 - - 1,392,140 - 2,432,931Postage, printing and supplies 538,631 - - 26,187 - 564,818Depreciation 677,264 - - 1,581,903 - 2,259,167Currency translation 62,426 18,031 7,344 (4,916) - 82,885Other 865,855 125 87 42,019 - 908,086Total expenses 27,996,263 2,533,271 1,957,136 4,563,155 - 37,049,825Change in net assets (1,751,542) 817,383 (591,538) (34,920) - (1,560,617)Intrafund transfers - (500,000) 500,000 400,000 (400,000) -Net assets at beginning of year 48,247,557 4,666,109 1,045,995 15,527,191 (16,090,145) 53,396,707Net assets at end of year $ 46,496,015 $ 4,983,492 $ 954,457 $ 15,892,271 $ (16,490,145) $ 51,836,090See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.24A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

Disaster Death Accidental IUPATPATConvention Relief Benefit Death TemporarilyFund Fund Fund Fund Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total$ 1,103,714 $ - $ - $ - $ 20,490,766 $ 3,453,284 $ - $ 23,944,05024,389 - - - 487,776 - - 487,776- - 2,141,974 54,623 2,196,597 - - 2,196,597- - - - - - 1,993,344 1,993,344- 18,752 - - 18,752 - - 18,7521,323 108 406,201 464 506,216 1,483 3,868 511,567- - - - 2,765,086 - - 2,765,086- - - - 2,652,595 - - 2,652,595- - - - 331,323 - - 331,323- - - - 262,692 - - 262,692- - - - 6,941,159 - - 6,941,159- - - - 934,064 - - 934,064- - 21,000 2 1,674,732 11,767 - 1,686,4991,129,426 18,860 2,569,175 55,089 39,261,758 3,466,534 1,997,212 44,725,504- - - - - 2,306,447 (2,306,447) -1,129,426 18,860 2,569,175 55,089 39,261,758 5,772,981 (309,235) 44,725,504- - - - 11,528,809 624,918 - 12,153,727- - - - 2,292,534 - - 2,292,534- - 1,994,606 10,000 2,004,606 - - 2,004,606- - - - 3,869,764 - - 3,869,764- - - - 481,515 30,126 - 511,641- - - - 1,658,600 259,068 - 1,917,668- - - - - 2,607,659 - 2,607,659- - - - 534,778 - - 534,778- - - - 557,204 - - 557,204- 1,500 - - 154,074 - - 154,074- - - - 249,716 - - 249,716- - - - 6,941,159 - - 6,941,159- - - - 1,093,175 - - 1,093,175- - - 2,236 1,444,346 - - 1,444,346- - - - 2,432,931 36,330 - 2,469,261- - 77 - 564,895 46,698 - 611,593- - - - 2,259,167 - - 2,259,1676,257 271 3,777 2,512 95,702 - - 95,7027,301 255 31,298 - 946,940 2,246,619 - 3,193,55913,558 2,026 2,029,758 14,748 39,109,915 5,851,418 - 44,961,3331,115,868 16,834 539,417 40,341 151,843 (78,437) (309,235) (235,829)- - - - - - - -2,417,639 715,914 17,579,133 270,048 74,379,441 616,758 2,739,653 77,735,852$ 3,533,507 $ 732,748 $ 18,118,550 $ 310,389 $ 74,531,284 $ 538,321 $ 2,430,418 $ 77,500,023A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L 25

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SAUDITREPORTINTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADESCONSOLIDATED IUPAT STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSYEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011IUPAT PAT TotalCash flows provided by (used for) operating activitiesCash received fromDistrict councils, local unions and members $ 23,500,591 $ 5,360,724 $ 28,861,315Investment income 795,797 5,351 801,148Other revenue and reimbursements 15,947,502 72,991 16,020,493Net cash received 40,243,890 5,439,066 45,682,956Cash disbursedFor personnel costs (11,528,809) (624,918) (12,153,727)To service providers, suppliers, vendors and others (26,421,905) (5,089,383) (31,511,288)Net cash used (37,950,714) (5,714,301) (43,665,015)Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 2,293,176 (275,235) 2,017,941Cash flows used for investing activitiesProceeds from sale or redemption of investments 53,595,784 - 53,595,784Purchase of investments (55,389,286) - (55,389,286)Purchase of property and equipment (1,090,789) - (1,090,789)Net cash used for investing activities (2,884,291) - (2,884,291)Net increase (decrease) in cash (591,115) (275,235) (866,350)Cash and cash equivalentsBeginning of year 13,354,623 3,087,102 16,441,725End of year $ 12,763,508 $ 2,811,867 $ 15,575,375Reconciliation of change in net assets tonet cash provided by (used for) operating activitiesChange in net assets $ 151,843 $ (387,672) $ (235,829)Net appreciation of investments 286,180 - 286,180Depreciation and amortization expense 2,260,349 - 2,260,349Capital contribution 400,000 - 400,000(Increase) decrease in assetsReceivables 38,811 - 38,811Intrafund receivables and payables 379,388 (85,906) 293,482Prepaid expenses (73,786) (13,137) (86,923)Increase (decrease) in liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued expenses (1,082,312) 233,931 (848,381)Prepaid per capita (259,997) - (259,997)Accrued pension costs 192,700 (22,451) 170,249Net cash provided by (used for) operating activites $ 2,293,176 $ (275,235) $ 2,017,941See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.26 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADESNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDECEMBER 31, 2011NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONSThe International Union of Painters and Allied Trades(the International Union) is a labor organization representingpainters and workers in allied trades throughout theUnited States and Canada. The primary source of revenueis per capita paid by local unions and district councils.NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESMethod of Accounting - The financial statements havebeen prepared using the accrual basis of accounting inaccordance with accounting principles generally acceptedin the United States of America. Net assets are classifiedas unrestricted, temporarily restricted or permanentlyrestricted based on the presence or absence of donorrestrictions. Net assets are “released from restriction” whenamounts are expended for the purpose specified. TheInternational Union does not have any permanentlyrestricted net assets.Consolidation and Fund Accounting - The consolidatedfinancial statements include the accounts and activities ofthe International Union and related entities under theInternational Union’s control. For purposes of presentationin the consolidated financial statements and in accordancewith requirements set forth in its Constitution, theInternational Union reports its accounts and activities asfollows:IUPAT - The funds of the IUPAT are the General,Building, Convention, Accidental Death, Go, DisasterRelief, Death Benefit and Organizing. Per capita revenueis based on monthly billings to District Councils and LocalUnions for membership activity reported throughDecember each year. The allocation of per capita amongthe funds is in accordance with the International Union’sConstitution.General Fund - Provides for the ongoing activities of theInternational Union not specifically carried out by anyother fund. The General Fund also includes the activity ofthe Job Corps program which is a party to a U.S.Government agency contract as discussed in Note 5.Building Fund - The IUPAT Building Corp., LLC wasformed on December 14, 2004 to acquire and hold title tothe property to be used for the national headquarters complex.Currently, per capita tax in the amount of $.70 permember per month is allocated to the Building Fund.Convention Fund - This Fund accumulates allocatedassessments received from affiliates to defray the costs ofthe convention held every five years. Currently, an allocationof per capita tax in the amount of $1.04 per memberper month is allocated to the Convention Fund.Accidental Death Fund - Provides accidental death benefitsfor all members in good standing. The benefit for eligiblemembers is $10,000. This benefit is funded byallocating $.05 per member per month to this Fund.GO Fund (Growth and Opportunity) - This Fund wasestablished to defray the cost of our District Councilsengaging in new opportunities to expand the organization.Funding is provided by an allocation of per capita tax inthe amount of $1.25 per member per month.Disaster Relief Fund - This Fund was established to provideassistance to areas affected by natural disaster. Fundingsources include contributions from the General Fund, LocalUnions, District Councils, members and others. This benefitwas funded by allocating per capita tax in the amount of$.10 per member per month through March 2011. After thatdate the per capita allocation has been suspended.Death Benefit Fund - Provides a death benefit for eligiblemembers. The benefits paid vary in amount dependingupon the classification of the member. Most payments arefor the normal death benefit which is $2,500. This benefitis funded by allocating $2.00 per member per month.Organizing Fund - This Fund was established to defraythe costs of enhanced organizing activities. Fundingsources include administrative processing fees and an allocationof per capita tax in the amount of $3.00 per memberper month.PAT - The International Union has established two separatesegregated entities for political, legislative and educationalpurposes. The Political Action Together - Legislativeand Educational Fund (PAT-LEC) is financed through anallocation of per capita tax in the amount of $1.50 permember per month and payments from Local Unions andDistrict Councils. The Political Action Together - PoliticalCommittee Fund (PAT-PC) directly receives voluntary contributions,including payroll check-offs, from members of theInternational Union.Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalentsconsist of amounts held in demand deposit and moneymarket accounts.Investments - Securities are reported at their aggregate fairvalue. The fair value of investments in U.S. Government andGovernment Agency securities are determined by quotedA P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L27

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SAUDITREPORTmarket prices. The short-term investments and ULLICO stockare carried at cost which approximates fair value.Property and Equipment - Property and equipment arecarried at cost. Major additions in excess of $10,000 arecapitalized while replacements and repairs that do notimprove or extend the lives of the respective assets areexpensed. Depreciation and amortization expense is computedusing the straight line method over the following estimateduseful lives of the assets:Building20 yearsFurniture and equipment 5-20 yearsAutomobiles5 yearsDepreciation and amortization expense totaled$2,259,167 for the year ended December 31, 2011.Canadian Currency - The International Union maintainschecking and savings accounts in Canada as well as theUnited States. For financial statement purposes, all assetsare expressed in U.S. dollar equivalents.Canadian currencies included in the consolidated statementof financial position are translated at the exchangerates in effect on the last day of the year. Unrealizedincreases and decreases due to fluctuations in exchangerates are included in the consolidated statement of activities.Funds received and disbursed in Canada are stated inU.S. dollars based on the average exchange rate in effectduring the year when reported in the revenue andexpenses included in the consolidated statement of activities.The average exchange rate for 2011 used to translaterevenue and expenses was $1.0150 per Canadian dollar.At December 31, 2011, the exchange rate was $.9833per Canadian dollar.Use of Estimates in the Preparation of FinancialStatements - The preparation of financial statements in conformitywith accounting principles generally accepted in theUnited States of America requires management to make estimatesand assumptions that affect the reported amounts ofassets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets andliabilities at the date of the financial statements and reportedamounts of revenues and expenses during the reportingperiod. Actual results could differ from those estimates.NOTE 3. TAX STATUSThe International Union is exempt from Federal incometaxes under Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code.The financial statements include the activity of the PAT-LEC and PAT-PC. Section 527 of the Internal RevenueCode provides for the exemption from Federal income taxfor “exempt function income” of a political committee thatis a separate segregated fund of an exempt organizationwhich is not a political organization. Contributionsreceived are exempt function income provided that thereceipts are primarily expended for an exempt function orfor some or all of its administrative expenses. However,interest income will be taxed. Both the PAT-LEC and thePAT-PC file Internal Revenue Service Form 1120-POL toreport financial activities. Income tax expense for 2011totaled $2,714.The International Union follows the provisions ofAccounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. This standardrequires a liability for a tax position to be recognized orderecognized based on a “more likely that not” threshold.This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken ontax returns. Management does not believe that they havetaken any tax positions that will more likely than not resultin additional taxes being assessed on the InternationalUnion.NOTE 4. UNINSURED CASH BALANCESAND INVESTMENT CONCENTRATIONSThe International Union maintains its cash accounts primarilywith banks located in Washington, D.C. The total cash balancesare insured by the Federal Deposit InsuranceCorporation up to $250,000 per bank. The InternationalUnion has cash balances on deposit at December 31, 2011that exceeds the balance of FDIC insurance coverage byapproximately $12,570,518.The International Union also maintains cash at a Canadianfinancial institution, which is insured up to $100,000 inCanadian dollars. As of December 31, 2011, the InternationalUnion’s cash in the Canadian financial institution in excess ofinsurance coverage totaled approximately $2,366,673 inCanadian dollars ($2,377,614 U.S. equivalent).NOTE 5. U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY CONTRACTFinancial Presentation - The International Union’s financialstatements present its net assets, revenues, expenses,gains and losses, classified between unrestricted, temporarilyrestricted, and permanently restricted based on the existenceor absence of donor-imposed restrictions.The International Union is a party to a cost reimbursementcontract with the U.S. Department of Labor Job CorpsProgram.The 2011 activity and unexpended contract funds atDecember 31, 2011 were as follows:28 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

UnexpendedContract FundsUnexpendedat beginning of Contract Contract Fundsyear Receipts Expenditures at end of yearU.S. Department ofLabor Job CorpsProgram $( 63,075) $6,941,159 $6,987,682 $( 109,598)The base period of the contract expired on December31, 2009 but has been extended at the option of theDepartment of Labor for 2011 and may be furtherextended for one additional one year periods.NOTE 6. INVESTMENTSThe cost and fair value of investments held by theInternational Union at December 31, 2011 is summarizedbelow:CostFair ValueUnited States Government andGovernment Agency obligations $14,500,000 $14,504,790Common stock 2,043,715 1,741,076ULLICO stock 39,826 39,826Short-term investments 14,412,318 14,412,318$30,995,859 $30,698,010Investment income for the year ended December 31,2011 consisted of the following:Interest and dividends $ 797,747Net realized and unrealized gain on investments ( 286,180)$ 511,567NOTE 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENTAt December 31, 2011, property and equipment consistedof the followingLand $ 859,428Furniture and equipment 4,830,311National Training Facility building 11,287,341Headquarters building 13,194,745Residence Hall building 5,172,593Automobiles 154,06035,498,478Less accumulated depreciationand amortization ( 6,790,014)Net property and equipment $ 28,708,464NOTE 8. PENSION PLANSThe International Painters and Allied Trades IndustryPension Plan (the Plan), a multiemployer, defined benefitpension plan, provides defined benefits to substantially allof the International Union’s employees. Effective April2009, the contribution rate to the Plan is 18.97% ofemployees’ salaries. Contributions to the Plan for the yearended December 31, 2011 totaled $1,866,083.The International Union maintains a 401(k) plan. TheInternational Union contributes 6% of salary for eligibleemployees. These contributions totaled $540,795 for theyear ended December 31, 2011.NOTE 9. AFFILIATIONS PER CAPITADuring the year ended December 31, 2011, theInternational Union incurred per capita expenses to affiliatedorganizations as follows:AFL-CIO $ 702,063AFL-CIO - State (Full Affiliation Program) 569,233Building & Construction Trades Dept., AFL-CIO 581,742Maritime Trades Dept., AFL-CIO 4,320Union Label Trades Dept., AFL-CIO 6,000Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO 93,048Professional Employees Dept., AFL-CIO 1,080IUPAT Canadian Organizing Fund (U.S. Dollars) 102,604National Heavy & Highway 60,000Union Sportsmen’s Alliance 75,000Union Veterans Council 2,125Alliance for Retired Americans 36,302Canadian Provincial Federation of Labour (U.S. dollars) 59,017$ 2,292,534NOTE 10. RELATED ENTITIESThe Building Fund currently leases a portion of its space tothe International Painters and Allied Trades Industry PensionPlan, and Painters and Allied Trades Labor-ManagementCooperation Initiative. The Building Fund also leases officespace in the national training center to the InternationalUnion of Painters and Allied Trades Finishing Trades Instituteand Painters and Allied Trades Labor-ManagementCooperation Initiative. The Building Fund received$2,237,437 in rent from these entities for the year endedDecember 31, 2011.The International Union incurred $1,103,322 in informationtechnology expenditures for the year 2011. During the yearended December 31, 2011, $40,019 was reimbursed fromInternational Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Plan,International Union of Painters and Allied Trades FinishingTrades Institute, Painters and Allied Trades Labor-ManagementCooperation Initiative, Political Action Together, and Paintersand Allied Trades for Children’s Hope Foundation.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L29

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SAUDITREPORTOn October 31, 2005, the Death Benefit Fund loaned$4,500,000 to the IUPAT Building Corp, LLC to be used forrenovating the national training facility. The loan is securedby national training facility property. On June 22, 2010,the Death Benefit Fund loaned an additional $9,922,800to the IUPAT Building Corp, LLC to make the loan$14,000,000 to be used to pay for the new headquartersand Residence Hall. The new loan is payable in monthlyinstallments of $75,248 beginning August 1, 2010 includinginterest at the annual rate of 5.00%. Final payment isdue July 2040. Interest expense for the year endedDecember 31, 2011 for this loan totaled $691,822.As of December 31, 2011 the future principal maturitiesof this loan are as follows:Year EndedDeath BenefitDecember 31,Fund2012 $ 221,9532013 233,3092014 245,2452015 257,7922016 270,982Thereafter 12,491,912$13,721,193NOTE 11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIESThe International Union is involved in litigation arising inthe normal course of operations. Some of the litigationinvolves matters common to any organization of comparablesize, including personnel, employment, contract, and trademarkissues. None of this litigation involves any substantialpotential liability on the part of the International Union.The International Union may be obligated to makeback contributions for certain employees who wereparticipants in its 401(k) plan but for whom contributionswere not made. The International Union hasengaged counsel to advise it with respect to this matter.At this point, no determination can be made to thelikelihood or amount of this contingency.NOTE 12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTSFair Value Measurements and Disclosures establishesa fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs tovaluation techniques used to measure fair value. Thethree levels of the fair value hierarchy under Fair ValueMeasurements and Disclosures are described below:Basis of Fair Value MeasurementLevel 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active marketsfor identical assets that are accessible at the measurementdate.Level 2 - Quoted prices in markets that are not consideredactive or investments for which all significantinputs are observable.Level 3 - Prices or valuations that require inputs thatare both significant to the fair value measurement andunobservable.Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3U.S. Governmentand agency obligations $14,504,790 $14,504,790 $ - $ -Common stock 1,741,076 1,741,076 - -Ullico stock 39,826 - - 39,826Short-term investments 14,412,318 14,412,318 - -$30,698,010 $30,658,184 $ - $39,826Level 3 Fair Value MeasurementsULLICOTotalstockBeginning balance $ 39,826 $ 39,826Realized gains (losses) - -Unrealized gains (losses) - -Purchases - -Sales - -Transfers into (out of) Level 3 - -Ending balance $ 39,826 $ 39,826We evaluated the significance of transfers between levelsbased upon the nature of the financial instrument andsize of the transfer relative to total net assets available forbenefits. For the year ended December 31, 2011, therewere no transfers in or out of levels 1, 2 or 3.NOTE 13. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIESThe International Union invests in various investments.Investments are exposed to various risks such aseconomic, interest rate, market and sector risks. Due tothe level of risk associated with certain investments, it isat least reasonably possible that changes in the valuesof investments will occur in the near term and that suchchanges could materially affect the amounts reported inthe Statement of Financial Position.NOTE 14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTSThe Executive Board and management have evaluatedsubsequent events through May 30, 2012, thedate the financial statements were available to beissued, and they have been evaluated in accordancewith relevant accounting standards.www.IUPAT.org30A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

F I N I S H I N G C O N T R A C T O R SA S S O C I A T I O NSummer Time; Work Safe Then Have FunMemorial Day marks the beginning of summerand a time I always cherished whenI was a kid. There was the traditionalschool picnic and a new pair of black hi-top tennisshoes, which no doubt had me running faster. Mommade sure I got new shorts and the proverbial horizontalstripe tee shirts. That was my uniform for thesummer. Through the eyes of a young boy, it wasthe best time of the year; three months off fromschool seemed like an endless summer. I had noworries.It wasn’t until I grew older that I realized theimportance and the real meaning of Memorial Day.Many of my family members served our country welland their service and sacrifices touched my life. Wewould be hard pressed to find someone whose lifehasn’t been touched by a friend or loved one’s dedicationto our country.On that note I was thrilled to learn of the movementthis Memorial Day to honor our union workingmen and women who may have suffered awork related and life changing accident or injury.Sad to say sometimes the injury results in theunthinkable and the worker doesn’t return home tohis or her family. Working in our constructiontrades is as honorable a profession there is. Ourworkforce provides a tangible end product thatprovides a better life for all of us. They work hardfor what they earn and I am proud to say this waswhere I came from.I will never forget the people who served in ourarmed services but I will be thinking of our workingmen and women who served and suffered lifechanging accidents as well. I think we, both laborand management, could do a better job of assistingin providing a better future for those who can nolonger do the physical part of the job.I had a life changing accident many years agoand I know first hand how difficult it can be. I wishthere was someone I could have talked to aboutstaying involved in the only industry I knew andloved. But to be honest, I was told there was noplace for me. Talk about a humbling experience. Sowith the help of my wife, my daughter, and family Ireeducated myself and tried a different line or work.It didn’t work but eventually, the reeducation paidoff when I got the opportunity to get back into thebusiness I understood, the painting industry. I tookadvantage of the opportunity, worked very hardand it was a success.A fallen worker needs a chance. Not everyonewill adapt but some can and will. Like the songsays, “Oh, I’ll get by with a little help from myfriends.” As an industry, anything we can do, weshould do. Anything less says our employees arelike tools—if they break, we throw them away andfind new ones. That isn’t right and sometimes a little,or the right kind of help and understandinggoes a long way.I want to leave you with one last thought. I haveseen far too many accidents happen just before along holiday weekend. Much of the fun is planningthe long holiday break or vacation. Our thoughtsare about getting the boat ready, the camping gearand all the things we look forward to. Our mindsare already at the lake or golf course. I urge everyoneto avoid outside distractions. The industry wework in takes all our focus. And when your work isdone and you are home with your family andfriends, then forget about the job and enjoy yourwell deserved break.Ed Smith is chairman of the Finishing Contractors Association (FCA), the only international trade associationdevoted exclusively to serving the unique needs of U.S. and Canadian union contractors in the drywall finishing,glass and glazing, floor covering, painting and decorating, and signs and display trades. All FCA members aresignatory to collective bargaining agreements with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. To learnmore about the FCA, go to www.finishingcontractors.org, or call 301-215-7026.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L 31

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SJOB CORPSJourney Women Painters Honored by Job CorpsSuccess stories are hard toresist, and this one is no exception.Especially because thisparticular story is about not one, nottwo, but three young women whohave found a bigger and better lifethanks to the U.S. Department ofLabor Job Corps Program and theInternational Union of Painters andAllied Trades (IUPAT). Their accomplishmentsas tradeswomen and theirpersonal dedication to building abetter life were recently honored in aceremony at the Weber Basin JobCorps Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.Kellie Dent, Kayleigh Selz andLauren Harman are now IUPAT journeyworkers from Local Union 77 inSalt Lake City. Nearly five yearsago, before they became proudunion members, each decided tojoin the IUPAT pre-apprenticeshipprogram as painters at the WeberBasin Job Corps Center for theirown reasons. Their new life consistedof dorm living with over 200fellow students, and long days oftraining, education and a full workschedule.Although each of them admits thedays were hard, they are all quick toadd that it was well worth it, andincredibly rewarding for theircareers.“I would definitely not be successfultoday if I didn’t have Job Corps,”said Harman.“Before Job Corps, I had nogoals, no hopes, no dreams,” saidSelz. She credits the program andher time as an IUPAT apprentice aschanging that. Today, four yearsafter graduating the Job Corps programand serving her apprenticeship,Selz joins Harman and Dentworking for Daniels Painting everyday in Salt Lake City as journeyworker painters.“My appreciation goes out to BobDaniels and his foremen, Jon Westand James Gray,” said Tim Wilburn,the former Job Corps instructor forDent, Selz and Harman. “They seethe value of investing in young workersfor their own success in theirindustry.”Daniels Painting is one of themany companies throughout thecountry that is a crucial and devotedpartner for the success of our JobCorps students after they enter theworkforce. It’s a company that goesabove and beyond for its employees.Wilburn should know; before becominga Job Corps instructor, he wasan apprentice and journey worker atDaniels Painting.Currently, the three women aremaking a good living and enjoyinglife thanks to a busy work docket atDaniels Painting. It’s a success storynot just for Kellie, Lauren andKayleigh, but also for the dedicatedmen and women in Job Corps, theIUPAT and the IUPAT employers whoare making a difference in the livesof thousands of young men andwomen entering the trades.32 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

NEW HEIGHTS FOR IUPAT JOB CORPS GRADWhen Antonio Alford entered the IUPAT Job Corpsprogram in 1999, he had no idea that he would one day bewalking the halls of power in Washington, DC to go to work.“I never thought I’d be doing something like this. It feelsgreat,” Alford told the Journal from atop the Capitol Dome inWashington. “But that’s what Job Corps is all about;opportunity.” Alford, a graduate of the Shriver Job CorpsCenter in Massachusetts, is general foreman an IUPATblasting/painting crew that has been working on the Capitolrestoration project since September 2011. Each evening heand his fellow workers arrived at work and made their way tothe roof by entering the same doors that members of Congressuse every day. IUPAT members have a long history of workingon our country’s most cherished landmarks in Washington, DCand beyond. Alford was unmistakably proud to be amongthose who have had the honor in the past. Chad Lampert,Alfords’ supervisor on the job for the Aulson Company, clearlyshared his pride and awe. “It’s one of the most photographedbuildings in the world, with some of the most powerful peoplein the world working in the floors beneath you.” Lampert wasalso impressed with Alford’s work ethic, something Alfordlargely credits to his time in Job Corps. “I see the willingnessto follow through and take responsibility,” Lampert said. “I’dlike to see more of that in men on the job.”This summer, the Capitol Dome will have a new shinefor the millions of visiting tourists to see, thanks to AntonioAlford and his fellow members of the International Unionof Painters and Allied Trades. What’s next for Alford?He's readying himself for new work on the horizon bytraining to receive advanced certification in industrialpainting.LEARN.UNITE.ACT.T E X T I U P A TT O 4 8 7 2 8IUPAT member and Job Corps graduate Antonio Alford.Metal corner bead fails when it really counts.Why? Because the issue is not how strong it is,it’s how well it stands up to impacts. NO-COAT isresilient and won’t dent, crack or rust. But don’ttake our word for it, go to www.no-coat.comto see for yourself and requesta free sample.Distributed bywww.IUPAT.org/jobcorpswww.grabberman.comA P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L33

F I N I S H I N G T R A D E S I N S T I T U T EAdvanced CAS Exam Hits the RoadTransportation Infrastructure investment is a hot topic in the DC budget battles. Why?Because job creation remains a political football between parties. It is estimated thatfor every $1 billion spent on transportation infrastructure, 18,000 jobs are created.As the politicians continue to scrumon Capitol Hill over who will be creditedfor finally investing in our infrastructurerepair and creating thosebadly needed jobs, the InternationalUnion of Painters and Allied Trades(IUPAT) Finishing Trades Institute (FTI)is preparing our members to be readyand certified for that work. That isespecially true for what is certain tobe a very busy sector of infrastructurerepair: bridges.According to Transportation forAmerica (www.t4america.org), 11percent of the total highway bridgesin the U.S. are structurally deficientand require “significant maintenance,rehabilitation or replacement.”That work includes theabrasive blasting and application ofprotective coatings, and that’s thework of the men and women of theIUPAT.In March, the FTI Board of Trusteesapproved a plan for the FTI staff toimplement its Coating ApplicatorSpecialist (CAS) exam beyond theInternational Training Center inHanover, Maryland and into localtraining centers throughout the UnitedStates and Canada. It was a deliberatemove to increase the qualifiedIUPAT workforce for this particularkind of bridgework in North America.One of the primary goals of thisinitiative is to make certain that thelocal IUPAT training centers meetthe facility requirements mandatedby The Society for ProtectiveCoatings (SSPC). The SSPC is theleading authority focused on theprotection of concrete, steel andother industrial structures and surfacesthrough the use of industrialcoatings, and it sets the recognizedindustry standards. To achieve thatgoal, the FTI Board dedicated $2million to properly equip the centersand therefore allow them to deliverthe CAS exam as planned.The exam that rank and file memberstake to become a certified coatingapplication specialist consists ofwritten and hands-on testing. It isadministered by what are called proctors.The FTI and SSPC CAS programtrains instructors on the local level tobe SSPC recognized proctors andtherefore ready to over see the examlocal workers.The entire effort in the field is beingled by FTI staffers Brian Gingras andJohn Burcaw, who are both lead proc-In District Council 77,a council thatrepresents IUPATmembers in nearlyhalf a dozen states inthe southern UnitedStates, recentlyconducted an exam attheir training center inBirmingham,Alabama. TrainingDirector Chuck Hilland his team providedsome southernhospitality and anextremely wellequipped facility toget the job done.34A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

tors for the CAS certification, as wellas Robert Porto as lead auditor. “Thisteam is constantly on the road and atwork to make these off-site CASexams a success,” says Dan Penski,FTI director. “We’ve also receivedextraordinary cooperation and assistancefrom our local councils.”BUFFALO LEADS THE WAYIUPAT District Council 4 inBuffalo, New York was the firstcouncil to administer the local CASexam in April. Since then, othercouncils have rapidly followed suitwith great success.The Finishing Trades Institute isconstantly upgrading its curriculaand resources to ensure the IUPATworkforce is ready for the challengesof the 21st century job site.Learn more about the FTI atwww.FinishingTradesInstitute.org.IT TAKES LEADERS TO MAKE CAS A SUCCESS!Many thanks to our provisional proctors and auditors who have activelysought lead status.LEAD PROCTORSBrian Gingras, John Burcaw, Anton Ruesing (DC 78), Anthony Kipen (DC 82),Glenn Wilson (DC77), Will Meyers (DC 2), Brian O’Farrel (DC 46), Rich Gabera(DC 26), Trent McNutt (DC 6), John Hamilton (DC 57).PROVISIONAL PROCTORSVickie Valentine (DC51), Kevin Johnston (DC21), Dave Biggs (DC 78), WayneCummings (DC 35), Bill Glover (DC 11), Gord Green (LU 177), Mark Tenbroek(DC 38).LEAD AUDITORSBob Porto, Art Hurlburt (DC 58), Brad Shafer (DC 53).PROVISIONAL AUDITORSRoger White (DC 80), Kerry Gallagher (DC 82), Ken Seals (DC 15), BobbyHill (DC 77), Kevin Blumig (DC 711).GRADUATION TIMEApprenticeship graduation is once again upon us and, evenin this down economy, affiliates have continued to journey outapprentices. The FTI staff is committed to personally attendingthese graduations to celebrate the success of our manyapprentices and honor the trainers who have worked so hard toprepare these new journey workers for a successful career in theFinishing Trades.The FTI staff has attended the following graduations:District Council 30 / Aurora IllinoisDistrict Council 14 / Chicago, IllinoisDistrict Council 7 / Milwaukee, WisconsinDistrict Council 82 / Little Canada, MinnesotaDistrict Council 77 / Aiken, South CarolinaDistrict Council 35 / Boston MassachusettsDistrict Council 11 / West Berlin, ConnecticutDistrict Council 16 / Oakland, CaliforniaDistrict Council 51 / Suitland, MarylandGRADUATES OF MPI ONLINE CERTIFICATION TRAININGThe FTI provides online training for several courses, and thatincludes the MPI Architectural Coating Specialist class. Thosewho successfully complete this course are officially recognizedas having mastered the field of coatings forarchitectural/commercial structures (i.e. schools, hospitals, officecomplexes, multi-family residential, retail, hospitality,recreational facilities, etc.).Both the course and the exam are entirely online, andstudents have three months to complete them. The final exam isoffered twice, and students must earn a 75% score or better topass.Congratulations and a job well done to the first members ofthe International Union of Painters and Allied Trades to completethe MPI online training.L E V E L # 1Jack Altieri, DC 21Jay Kolder, DC 14Scott Amey, DC 46 Michael Krawiec, DC 14James Bentley, DC 11 Stephen Lefaver, DC 30Terry Boyd, DC 30David Lopez, DC 36Scott Corsiatti, DC 30 Edwin Mayorga, DC 36Mike DeMoss, DC 6 Michael Nelson, DC 11Chris Fallon, DC 16 Rodney Reeder, DC 77Lorna Fraley, DC 26 Candice Rejmenczak, DC 58Jenny Frederick, DC 91 Allen Sisneros, DC 88Domenic Gaeta, DC 21 Jacob Snediker, DC 82Kerry Gallagher, DC 82 Nick Tassinari, DC 58Tony Gammiere, DC 57Len Traber, DC 21Edgar Garcia, DC 14 Kyle Trimarki, DC 57Matt Graff, DC 6Bryan Volpp, DC 15Matthew Grizzle, DC 88 Joseph Weiss, DC 21Adam Holmes, DC 7Robert Wells, DC 22Arthur Hurlburt, DC 58 David Widener, DC 77A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L 35

P A I N T E R S & A L L I E D T R A D E SL A B O R M A N A G E M E N TC O O P E R A T I O N I N I T I A T I V EEmployer Spotlight: TJ Wies Contracting, Inc.The Painters and Allied Trades Labor ManagementCooperation Initiative (LMCI) endeavors every dayto serve as a bridge between the men and womenof the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades(IUPAT) and the business leaders who employ them inNorth America.“It’s incredibly important to bringtogether what is typically, and quiteincorrectly, thought of as opposing‘sides’,” says Kevin LaRue, LMCIadministrator. “We work on strengtheningwhat is already a powerful partnershipbetween the IUPAT and itsemployers to create more work foreveryone.”The LMCI accomplishes this throughvarious programs and resources itsponsors for business developmentand skills training. It also hosts anannual event called the FinishingIndustries Forum where union andbusiness leaders from throughout theUnited States and Canada meet toshare ideas and solutions for some ofthe toughest challenges facing us inour many industries.An IUPAT employer who is, by far,one of the most vocal and active industrypartners for the LMCI and IUPAT is TimWies, owner and president of TJ WiesContracting, Inc. Based in Lake St. Louis,Missouri, TJ Wies Contracting, Inc.opened its doors in 1994 and has sincebecome an industry leader in commercialwall and ceiling work.Tim recently spoke with the Journalfor this edition of Employer Spotlight.You opened your doors in 1994.Now, comparatively, the economywas nowhere near the lows then thatwe've seen recently, but it was down.What prompted you to make yourmove then?True, it was a tough time in the market,but I had made up my mind that Iwas ready to go out on my own and Ididn’t want to wait. I had faith inmyself and my abilities, and also inmy philosophy on how to run a businesssuccessfully.So, you had your mind set and noone was going to change it.That’s right (laughing). In my mind,I didn’t have a choice. It was time tojump into the deep end of the pooland then figure out how to swim. Ifyou’ve got a burning desire to dosomething, you will be successfulbecause you’re ready to put in the 20hour days that it takes to be successful.And, if you don’t have that burningdesire to be your own boss andput the time in, then you’re doomedto fail.You're coming up on twenty yearsnow, an impressive run in any economy.What do you think is the factor inthe way you operate your company thathas earned you success all these years?I hire good people. I provide themwith training and resources. I am clearwith them on what I expect from them.I put them in a position to succeed andThe River City Casinoproject in St. Louis,Missouri presentedchallenges great andsmall for the crew of TJWies Contracting, Inc.In addition to the vastscale of the project,IUPAT crew membershad to use headlampsto touch up the pinholesand nicks to perfection inwhat Tim Wies describesas “an extremelyunforgiving high glosscoating.”36A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

then I get out of their way while keepingan eye of their progress.I’m a recovering micromanager.I’ve come to realize that, if you’vedone what I just described, youremployees learn more from their ownsuccess, and much more from theirmistakes. As long as they don’t killyou, a co-worker or the company, youchalk those mistakes up to a lessonlearned. Honestly, we’ve paid for aPhD in wall and ceiling construction acouple of times now, but we’re stillgoing strong and better for it.I am also a huge proponent of takingadvantage of continuing educationopportunities such as the LMCIFinishing Industries Forum (FIF), andother industry association events. Iencourage attendance and involvementin it for seminars provided by thelocal associations and national associationssuch as AWCI and the FCAInternational. I have been to every FIFand have always been impressed withthe content, speakers and professionalismof the event. My staff and I alwaysreturn home from these meetings withinformation and knowledge that wecan use to improve our company rightaway. Sometimes the good ideascome from the seminars and speakers,and sometimes they come from theimpromptu discussions with your peersduring the networking opportunities.I'm sure you've done some reflectingon your career and the many projectsyour company has worked on,which ones stand out for you andwhy?Well, the first one that stands outfor me was back in 1994 when weopened – job number 005. It was arenovation project for a local academy,and we got it when the companywas still on a shoestringbudget. Up to that point, I had customersfrom my old company pushingTJ Wies Contracting, Inc. is a union commercial wall and ceiling contractor specializing inmetal stud framing, drywall, taping and finishing, acoustical ceilings, fireproofing, lathand plaster, and EIFS.me to bid on million-dollar projectsright away but I knew I didn’t havethe capital. Fortunately, I was smartenough to know that. This job on theacademy was much smaller, but stilla big job and I told my wife on theday that I won it that it would be thejob that either makes the company orbreaks the company. Thankfully, itmade us.The second job was a casino projectin 2010 in St. Louis. The contractoron the job asked me if I and myjoint venture partner company on theproject, ICS, were prepared to putover 300 workers on the project. Itold him we could do it if it wasneeded, but that I didn’t think we’dneed more than 100 on the job atany given time.That’s quite a difference of opinion.How’d they respond?They kind of laughed and basicallysaid, “You don’t know casinos.” Ismiled, but stuck with my predictionbecause I had done that kind of workbefore, and I knew that with theirschedule and with the people involvedthat I made the right call. Long andshort of it, there was one week wherewe had 99 guys on the job; and thatwas the max for the project.What did the contractor have to sayabout your prediction in the end?They admitted that they were initiallynervous about working on aunion project, but found it to be apleasure. They said that they wereamazed by the skill, craftsmanshipand productivity of the union tradespersonshere in St. Louis.How many workers do you have inthe field on any typical day?We have 200-300 people workingon multiple projects.You mentioned that the contractorfor the casino was impressed by theContinued on next pageA P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L37

P A I N T E R S & A L L I E D T R A D E SL A B O R M A N A G E M E N TC O O P E R A T I O N I N I T I A T I V ELMCI QUICK UPDATEContinued from previous pageunion labor, what are your thoughts on the unionworkforce and the difference it makes for your business?I’m such a big proponent for union labor, largelydue to the fact that the labor organizations that I’m signatorywith are all pretty progressive and really understandthe relationship between labor andmanagement. They understand that we need todepend on each other for our mutual survival.I absolutely think that union workers have superiorskills and productivity. Most of them, by far, are moreprofessional on the job than others, and have a greatattitude about getting the job done.I’m also proud to be able to say that I’m providinga good livelihood and a solid standard of living formany people and their families. Our employees paytheir taxes, send their kids to decent schools, havehealth care and retirement plans, and are contributingmembers of society. I don’t think some owners of theopen-shops can say the same because of the lowwage structure and lack of benefit packages. This cancause their employees to depend on the social servicesof government and health care for assistance whichcan be a drain on society.You’re very involved in local and national tradeassociations. In fact, you’re president of theAssociation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI).What motivates you to be so involved in addition torunning your company?I am kind of outspoken, and my personal view isthat if you’re outspoken, you damn well better beinvolved. I don’t have a whole lot of sympathy for peoplewho aren’t involved yet choose to complain andmake noise from the sidelines.If you want your voice to be heard, then getinvolved. Also, the industry has been good to me andmy family, and I view it as an opportunity to give backa little bit and share some of the solutions and successeswe’ve enjoyed. Hopefully, I can help other peopledown the road to achieve the successes they wantto have. I’m a firm believer that everybody has to giveback.What will be the driving force of change in yourindustry in the next 20 years?I don’t remember where I read it or heard it, butsomeone said that there’s been more change in thelast 20 years in the construction industry than in theprevious 100. And, that there have been morechanges in the last 50 than the last 1,000. I firmlybelieve that change is still going to come at us at thesame pace and that we’d better be ready for it.Technology obviously plays a big part in thatchange. So, we’ve been implementing tablets andlaptops in the field to keep up with, what I think is,the inevitable digital jump forward on constructionsites.Blueprints and drawings are digital now; we trackproductivity electronically and we map job sites withGPS and computers. The list goes on and on.Materials are more sophisticated as well.So, we, as a company with our union partners,must keep moving forward in our advanced training tobe able to compete for jobs when computers play alarger and larger part. Some might view that as athreat, but I see it as an opportunity.TJ Wies Contracting,Inc. is a union commercialwall and ceiling contractorspecializing in metal studframing, drywall, tapingand finishing, acousticalceilings, fireproofing, lathand plaster, and EIFS.They are based in Lake St.Louis, Missouri with abranch office in Columbia,Missouri. Learn more atwww.tjwies.com.38A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SLet’s Go Forward Together!Inlate April, over 2,000 Building Trades union leaders and activists gathered inWashington, DC for the annual AFL-CIO Building and Construction TradesDepartment (BCTD) Legislative Conference. It is always an event that runs fullycharged with the spirit of union activism at its best, but as this is a U.S. presidentialelection year, it was even more so at this meeting.In his opening speech, newly elected BCTDPresident Sean McGarvey, a member of theInternational Union of the Painters and Allied Trades(IUPAT), asked the attendees to maintain diligenceand perseverance in our collective fight against a stillgrowing anti-union movement. “We must continue toconfront the on-going assault on unions and collectivebargaining that is taking place all across this nation.And we must continue to trumpet our value propositionthat has enabled us to re-position ourselves forsuccess in an ever-changing marketplace,” saidMcGarvey. “These attacks are nothing new. But, whatis new is their scale and their intensity. Clearly, thestakes are high.”McGarvey commended the delegates on how farthe Building Trades have come as a unified force onthe local and national levels, how members of ourunions have successfully run for public office to representthe needs of the working class, and how we aremarketing our crafts to grow our work throughout thenation.He closed his speech by invoking the words ofWinston Churchill as he compared the great leader’sresolve in England’s fight against a seemingly superiorforce in World War II, to the fight organizedlabor faces today. “His favorite slogan was ‘let us goforward together’,” said McGarvey. “Indeed, determinationand defiance in the face of great odds. Thatwas what Churchill was all about, and that is whatour unions are all about.”The delegates also had the honor of hearingPresident Barack Obama address them on the firstday of the event. Although partisan politics did rearits head in his remarks, the president mainly used histime to praise the proud members of America’s workingclass. “Together, you represent the latest in along, proud line of men and women who have builtthis country from the ground up,” he said. “It wasworkers like you who led us westward and pushed usskyward. It was your predecessors who put down thehard hats and helped us defeat fascism. And whenthat was done, you kept on building – the highwayswe drive on, the houses we live in, the schools whereour children learn, the foundation of what it means tobe an American.Continued on next pagePresident Barack Obamaaddresses over 2,000 unionleaders and activists at the 2012Legislative Conference of theAFL-CIO Building and ConstructionTrades Department.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L39

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I O N O FP A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SGOVERNMENT AFFAIRSContinued from previous pageAlong the way, unions like yoursmade sure folks everywhere got a fairshake and a fair shot. You believedthat prosperity shouldn’t be reservedfor a privileged few; it should extendfrom the boardroom all the way to thefactory floor. You stood up for theidea that hard work should pay offand responsibility should berewarded. And because you did,America became the home of thegreatest middle class the world hasever known. You helped make thatpossible. American progress hasalways been driven by Americanworkers. And that’s especially importantto remember today.”As always, this conference isn’t justabout speakers each year. There arealways a variety of workshops for delegatesto attend to learn more about theissues facing us in this election and tolearn about the tools we can use toaddress them. Workshops such as:Legislative Priorities for 2012, Tappinginto the Power of Social Media andAssociated Builders and Contractors –“Know Your ABC” Research &Campaign. Other workshops includeda briefing on pension management,curriculum development, Davis Baconenforcement and financial internal controlsfor local leadership.The annual legislative conferencealso features a day of lobbying forBuilding Trades delegates. Unionmembers, armed with briefings onsome of the most important issues forworking families, visited offices in theHouse and Senate to brief representatives,senators and staff on what wedemand they address regardingissues such as these:DRIVING THE LOW ROAD IN THECONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: THEASSOCIATED BUILDERS ANDCONTRACTORS (ABC).The ABC is conducting a misleadingpublic relations campaignintended to establish the anti-unionorganization as the “voice” of theU.S. construction industry and createinaccurate and misleading stereotypesabout the unionized constructionindustry.In truth, the ABC represents only.03% of all construction establishmentsin the United States. ABC shopsproduced only 19,000 apprenticesbetween 2002-2009, while uniontraining centers produced roughly351,000 apprentices in the sameperiod.“American progresshas always beendriven by Americanworkers. And that’sespecially importantto remember today.”President ObamaThe ABC is hardly the voice of theconstruction industry. Its members’low road strategy for labor relationsand employment has created anindustry with too many low skill andlow wage jobs. Learn more about theABC at www.KnowYourABC.com.Jobs: The first priority of Congressmust be to enact legislation to investin our nation’s infrastructure and createjobs for building trades members.Congress spent too much time onpolitical battles and not enough timeon job creation in 2011. AlthoughPresident Obama’s American Jobs Actand the Senate surface transportationbill were passed, major infrastructureinvestment was blocked by congressionalRepublicans.Men and women of the BuildingTrades, specifically the IUPAT, arecounting on the implementation ofthe FAST Act. Introduced by OhioSenator Sherrod Brown andConnecticut Representative RosaDeLauro last fall, the FAST Act seeksto clean our nation’s schools ofmold and asbestos, and improveenergy efficiency through renovationand modernization of schoolbuildings.PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS(PLA), COMMUNITY WORKFORCEAGREEMENTS (CWA) ANDPROJECT STABILIZATIONAGREEMENTS (PSA).Our senators and representativeson the local and national levels mustsupport PLA/CWA/PSA agreementmodels for public and private constructionprojects. These agreementshave been under constant attackacross the country despite being praisedby companies such as Wal-Mart,Toyota and Boeing.PLAs are a proven, effective toolfor ensuring that large and complexprojects are completed on time andprovide contractors with a pool ofhighly skilled and trained workers.They encourage employment of localresidents and veterans and establishrigorous safety standards.The biggest myths about PLAs isthat they exclude non-union workersand that the federal government ismandated to use PLAs on projectsbecause of current legislation. Bothare untrue!Learn more about PLAs atPLAsWork.org.There’s much to be done this summeras we work to elect working familycandidates and initiativesthroughout the United States andCanada. Check for news and informationregarding the issues aboveand more at www.IUPAT.org.40 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

U.S. SECRETARY OF LABOR PAYS A VISIT TO THE IUPAT RECEPTIONOn the third night of the 2012 Building andConstruction Trades Department LegislativeConference, the International Union of Paintersand Allied Trades (IUPAT) hosted a smallreception where IUPAT delegates had theopportunity to meet with their local lawmakersand staff. It was our honor to welcome U.S.Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to the event, aswell. “I’m proud to stand with you, I’m proudto stand with your families,” said Solis.“President Obama and I believe so strongly inall that you’re doing. We know that theAmerican way is about all voices being heardand having the free will to express themselveswhether it is through collective bargaining orto fight for fair wages.”IUPAT MEMBER AND CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE ADDRESSES BCTD CONFERENCEOn Tuesday, May 1, 2012, IUPAT member Mark Pocanaddressed the delegates of this year’s AFL-CIO Buildingand Construction Trades Department LegislativeConference; an annual event that draws union politicalactivists from around the country to learn more about theissues in this year’s election, hone the skills that makethem good activists and rally for political and unionleaders who are fighting for working families.Brother Pocan is running for Congress in Wisconsinafter serving 13 years in the State Assembly. He told theattendees that his political career began when he went tohis union, the IUPAT, and asked what he could do forworking families. His leaders told him to run for office.“It will be the working people of this great nation thatwill stand up for the 99%,” he told the crowd. “We arethe middle class, we are mad as hell and we are takingour government back!”Learn more about Mark Pocan and his run forCongress at www.PocanforCongress.com.LEARN. UNITE. ACT.T E X T I U P A TT O 4 8 7 2 8A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L41

P A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SI N D U S T R Y P E N S I O N F U N DCongratulations to Our Newest Retirees!DISTRICT COUNCIL 3 – MISSOURI, KANSASRetiree HonoredMembers of District Council 3gathered in full force to celebratethe well deservedretirement of Brother Mike Ramsey inWichita, Kansas (center). In additionto his years with the tools, Mikeserved 14 years as the business representativefor his local, Local Union76, as well. Also pictured from left toright; Jim Woodson, Ken Nickoles,Demetrio Garcia, Clay Rodgers, JohnTompson, Todd Doree, Kevin Baylessand Frank Carpenter.DISTRICT COUNCIL 4 – WESTERN NEW YORKLONGEST SERVING LOCAL PRESIDENT RETIRESAfter 27 years as president ofDistrict Council 4/Local Union 112,James Wolford Jr. (right) has decidedto retire. Jim had been the longestactive local president within DistrictCouncil 4 and his dedication andc o m m i t m e n t w i l l b e m i s s e d .DC 4 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Mark Stevens addressed themembers, and thanked Jim for all hehas done over the years. Everyone atDC 4 wishes him a long and happyretirement.42 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

DISTRICT COUNCIL 80 – LOUISIANA, TENNESSEE, ARKANSAS, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPIRetirees Honored in Big EasyThis spring, current DistrictCouncil 80 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer (BMST) BertSantos (center) presented former DC80 BMST Herb Santos, who also happensto be his father, with a pin commemorating40 years of service. Alsoreceiving a 40-year pin that day wasHerman Laux. “Today, it was my greathonor to present both men with thesepins commemorating so many years ofdedication and service to the IUPAT,”said BMST Santos. “They’ve inspiredmany, many fellow members to dotheir part for our great union, andwe’re grateful to have the opportunityto continue to work with them.”DISTRICT COUNCIL 82 – MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTACONGRATULATIONS TO BROTHER JOHN FONTAINE IN DULUTH!What many members don’t realize is thatthey might have a special guest at their nextlocal union meeting. Pension Fund AdministratorGary Meyers is often on the road and he makesa point to attend local meetings whenever he canto answer questions about our pension benefits.In his last visit to Duluth, Minnesota, he had thepleasure of giving IUPAT member John Fontaineof District Council 82/Local Union 106 his firstpension check.Brother Fontaine worked as a glazier since1969 and says that he now plans to enjoy hislake home, stay active and ride his Harleywhenever he can.A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L43

P A I N T E R S A N D A L L I E D T R A D E SI N D U S T R Y P E N S I O N F U N DOURRETIREESListed below are the pensionersawarded a pension benefit through theInternational Painters and Allied TradesIndustry Pension Fund from March 1,2012 through May 31, 2012. Onbehalf of the Board of Trustees, pleasejoin us in wishing them the best of luck,and a long and fruitful retirement.ROBERT R CALVERT . . . . .LU 1705WILLIAM R JR CAPPS. . . . . . .LU 47CALEB C CLARK . . . . . . . .LU 1136JACK S CLARK . . . . . . . . .LU 1474RUEBEN CLARKE . . . . . . . . .LU 19RAY D COCKERHAM . . . .LU 1165VIRGINIA E COHEN . . . . . .LU 155ROBERT J CONNELLY . . . .LU 1036GREGORY P GREMILLION . .LU 437RICHARD GUNDER . . . . . . .LU 806FRANCIS HAMILTON III . .LU 1955DONNIE F HARMON . . . . .LU 424JOHN F HARRINGTON . . .LU 1621ROBERT J HARTMAN . . . .LU 1165JULIAN N HAYES JR . . . . .LU 1165KIRIAKOS E HAZIMIHALIS . .LU 476STEPHEN LOGSDON . . . . .LU 156ARTHUR A LONDON . . . . .LU 460LARRY A LONG . . . . . . . .LU 1144JAMES E LOVETT . . . . . . . .LU 277ROGER D LOWERY . . . . . . .LU 32KEVIN D LUND . . . . . . . . .LU 159MICHAEL P LYDON . . . . .LU 2011JOSEPH F MAHER . . . . . . .LU 767HARALAMBOS ADAMIDIS . .LU 867RICHARD W ADAMS . . . . .LU 252CHEOL AN . . . . . . . . . . . .LU 300CHRISTOPHER R ANDERSON .LU 1PHILLIP F ANDERSON . . . . .LU 156MATTHEW M ANDREW . . . .LU 20MANUEL ARIAS . . . . . . . . . .LU 18ROBERT L ARROWOOD SR . .LU 841FRANK ASENCIO . . . . . . .LU 1175LON K ASHENFELDER . . . . .LU 252MARTHA K BABB . . . . . . .LU 1940WILLIAM BARNES . . . . . .LU 1798ROBERT A BARNING . . . . .LU 357VICTOR J BARVITSKIE . . . . . .LU 41RICHARD J BASSETT . . . . . .LU 159GUISEPPE BASSORA . . . .LU 1976EARL L BAYMILLER . . . . . . .LU 820DENNIS BAYNAR . . . . . . .LU 677BRADLEY BECKMAN . . . . . .LU 681ALLEN R BECKRICH . . . . . .LU 880BRIAN D BEERS . . . . . . . .LU 1136VERNON B BENNETT . . . . .LU 157JAMES M BIGGS . . . . . . . .LU 159JOHN BOJARSKI . . . . . . .LU 1976FRANCES R BOTT . . . . . . . . .DC 6JAMES C BOWLEY JR . . . . .LU 806STAN BRIAN BRASS . . . . . .LU 639JOHN B.BREAM . . . . . . . . .LU 155GALE L BREIER . . . . . . . . . .LU 130HENRY D BROWN, . . . . . . .LU 27JAMES BROWN, . . . . . . .LU 2001THOMAS E BRUMBACK JR .LU 159CHARLES BRUMBACK, III . .LU 159TOMISLAV BRZOJA . . . . . . .LU 20ROBERT J CORCORAN JR . .LU 1005DON CORUM JR. . . . . . . . . .LU 49EDWARD J CRANSON . . .LU 1803STEVEN E CURTIS . . . . . . . .LU 52ROBERT W DALTON . . . . . .LU 226STEVEN C DAVIS . . . . . . .LU 2011LARRY DAWSON . . . . . . . .LU 157LEONARD L DEAN JR . . . . .LU 193PAUL A DEUTSCH . . . . . . . .LU 61DANIEL P DIAMOND . . . . .LU 460JOHN T DOHENY . . . . . . . .LU 61THOMAS E DOMANICK JR .LU 252JOHN W DORAN . . . . . . .LU 880DUJO DRAZINA . . . . . . . . .LU 913ANTE DUGANDZIC . . . . . . .LU 20CHARLES G EBEL . . . . . . . .LU 159GEORGE A EIMER . . . . . .LU 1486WILLIAM T FAGERSTROM . .LU 460DEAN M FARNER . . . . . . . .LU 357DANIEL J FAULKNER . . . . . . . .LU 7JOHN R FELD . . . . . . . . . . .LU 558CHARLIE R FENNELL . . . . . .LU 820RAYMOND S FENNELLY . . .LU 641GOTTWALD FETEROWSKI .LU 391PETER A FILANCIA . . . . . . .LU 113MARTIN D FITZGERALD . . .LU 2001MICHAEL P FITZJERALD . . .LU 1778CLARENCE FLEETWOOD .LU 1244WILLIAM J FLORES . . . . . . .LU 256RONALD W FOSMO . . . . .LU 159THOMAS W FOWLER . . . . .LU 963WILLIAM B FREEMAN . . . . .LU 159MICHAEL W GADDIS . . . .LU 1008JOSEPH D GALETTI . . . . . . .LU 460FLETCHER R GALLAWAY . . .LU 707LARRY HENDERSON . . . . .LU 1165KYLE GENE HENDREN . . . .LU 269GREGORY J HESS . . . . . . . .LU 31JERRY W HICKS . . . . . . . . .LU 607KEITH T HILL . . . . . . . . . . .LU 1773VIRGINIA E HIRD . . . . . . . .LU 476HOWARD A HOGENBIRK . .LU 1976TIMOTHY R HOHMAN . . . . . .LU 6JAMES E HOMNIOK . . . . .LU 130EARL HUNTER JR. . . . . . . . .LU 372ROBERT G HYATT . . . . . . . .LU 85PETER INGRAVALLO . . . . . . .LU 24DANIEL J IVORY . . . . . . . .LU 1976DAVID M JACKSON . . . . . .LU 256GARY M JACUK . . . . . . . . .LU 718WAYNE J JALBERT . . . . . .LU 1959GARY D JEFFRIES . . . . . . . . .LU 88WILLIAM H JOHNSTON . . .LU 631ERNEST B JONES . . . . . . . . .LU 41JOHN P JOSLIN . . . . . . . .LU 1175JAMES L JUSTICE . . . . . . .LU 1846THOMAS R KACHINKO . . .LU 530FRED A KACHMARIK . . . . . . .LU 6WILLIAM KASTEN . . . . . . .LU 471CLELL KENNEDY . . . . . . . .LU 123BRUNO KERO . . . . . . . . . . .LU 24JAMES R KETCHLEDGE . . .LU 1309MICHAEL E KING . . . . . . . .LU 460JOHN E KNOFF . . . . . . . .LU 1976CHARLES KOHLBECK . . . . .LU 460ANTON KRALJ . . . . . . . . . . .LU 20DONALD B KUHFUSS . . . . .LU 252SCOTT R LACEY . . . . . . . . .LU 159DENNIS M LAFFERTY . . . .LU 2011ROBERT F LASAGNA JR . . . . .LU 6KAROL MAJOROS . . . . . .LU 1010GARY MAREK . . . . . . . . . . .LU 79JEFFREY D MARKHAM . . . .LU 603JAMES MARTIN . . . . . . . .LU 1595MAURICE MARTIN . . . . . .LU 1004HUGO A MARTINEZ . . . . .LU 130ROBERT ALLEN MARTINEZ . .LU 52VINCENT E MARTINEZ . . . .LU 831WALLACE E MC WATERS . .LU 118KENNETH J MCKNIGHT JR . .LU 391RANDAL D MCLEOD . . . . .LU 164DOOLEY G MERRICK . . . . .LU 257JOSE GUILLERMO MESA . .LU 2011JESSE L MILLER . . . . . . . . . .LU 930NICKIE M MILLER . . . . . . .LU 1237DONALD W MOBLEY . . . . .LU 156JOSE L MONTELLANO . . .LU 1991GERALD F MORAHAN . . . . .LU 79ROBERTO J MORALES . . . .LU 1036WILLIAM MORALES . . . . .LU 1009FREDERICK C MORGAN JR . .LU 1778DONALD E MORGAN . . . . .LU 95DONALD G MOSIER . . . .LU 1621RANDOLPH T MULHEARN . .LU 1595DANIEL J MURPHY . . . . . . .LU 100MICHAEL S NEGLEY . . . . . . .LU 77DONALD L NOLTING . . . . . .LU 58EDWARD L ORAN SR . . . . .LU 639DONALD J OSBORNE . . .LU 1662RICHARD D OWEN . . . . .LU 1964MICHAEL D PACE . . . . . .LU 1010STEVE E PAPAS . . . . . . . .LU 1004ROBERT W PATTON . . . . . .LU 260JOSE A PAZOS . . . . . . . .LU 1007STEPHEN S PEDDYCOART SR . .LU 1075JOHN D BUCKEYE . . . . . . .LU 841LUIS F GALLEGO . . . . . . . . .LU 20NICHOLAS LAURINO . . . .LU 1486GLENN R PERDUE . . . . . . .LU 249NED J BURGE II . . . . . . . .LU 1168MARVIN L GARRETT . . . . .LU 1165FRED S LEON . . . . . . . . . . .LU 18PAUL M PETERSON . . . . . .LU 386GARY L BURGESS . . . . . . .LU 775JAMES GIANZERO JR . . . .LU 1010JOSE LESTON . . . . . . . . . . .LU 24ALAN G PILZ . . . . . . . . . . .LU 707JOHNNY O BUSH . . . . . .LU 1008JOSEPH J GIORNO II. . . . . .LU 934ROBERT G LICUDINE . . . . . .LU 48ALBERT P PODGORNIK . . . .LU 604SAM J CALDERONE . . . . . .LU 256WARREN J GOULD . . . . . .LU 186GARY LINDEN . . . . . . . . . .LU 707LARRY W POORE . . . . . . . . .LU 57DENNIS C CALVERT . . . . . .LU 194WILLIAM A GREEN JR. . . . . .LU 27MICHAEL E LIPE . . . . . . . . .LU 774NORMAN R POWELL . . . . .LU 35744 A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

THOMAS P POWERS . . . . .LU 934RICK D WETZEL . . . . . . . . .LU 841AUGUSTINE WILSON JR . . .LU 159DONALD YELLOVICH . . . .LU 1005ROBERT J PURNHAGEN . . .LU 123RICHARD A WHITFORD . . .LU 201JAMES T WILSON JR . . . .LU 1955HERBERT D YOUNG . . . . . . .LU 88JORGE A QUIROZ. . . . . . . .LU 490ALEX C WILLIAMS . . . . . . .LU 300WANDA J WRIGHT . . . . .LU 2348MICHAEL E RAMSEY . . . . . .LU 76MICHAEL D WILLIAMS . . . .LU 558MICHAEL LEE WYCUFF . . .LU 1020MIKE RANGEL . . . . . . . . .LU 1008MICHAEL A REED . . . . . . .LU 1621JAY J RIEHL JR . . . . . . . . . .LU 277SERAPIO RIVERA SR . . . . . .LU 756JOSEPH M ROBERT . . . . . . .LU 774JOSE MANUEL RUIZ . . . . . .LU 206JACK B RUTH . . . . . . . . . . .LU 364ARMANDO SAENZ . . . . . .LU 130GERALD F SAHR . . . . . . . .LU 1275FERNANDO P SALAS . . . . .LU 318GUY M SAMOTIN . . . . . .LU 1281JORGE W SAN ROMAN . . . .LU 20RUI T SANTOS . . . . . . . . . .LU 806DAVID M SAUNDERS . . . . . .LU 85PAUL R SCHACH . . . . . . . .LU 159ROLLIN J SCHAEFER . . . . .LU 1165JOHN M SCHINELLA . . . . .LU 490THOMAS I SCHMITT . . . . . .LU 157GEORGE M SCHOCK JR . .LU 2011TERRY L SHAW . . . . . . . . . . .LU 8GARY S SHOAFF . . . . . . . .LU 159BARRY D SHORE . . . . . . . .LU 252LINDA SKIPPER . . . . . . . . . .LU 829MARK D SMIDDY . . . . . . .LU 1165JOHN J SMITH . . . . . . . . . .LU 830SCOTT W SMITH . . . . . . . .LU 123TERRY W SMITH SR. . . . . . . .LU 57GARY L SMOKE . . . . . . . .LU 1959JOAQUIN SOBRAL . . . . . . .LU 113HARRY J STARKS SR. . . . . .LU 118THEODORE T STAY . . . . . .LU 466JEFFREY LEE STEINER . . . . .LU 688LOUIS STERLING . . . . . . . . . .LU 2JEFFREY T STONE . . . . . . . .LU 481BRUCE D STOOPS . . . . . .LU 1786ROBERT L STRAWSMA . . .LU 1165CARLO J STRAZZULLO . . .LU 1486DAVID J SUER . . . . . . . . . .LU 677CLIFFORD L THALER . . . . .LU 1094RONALD C THORPE . . . . .LU 1009JAMES T TOMASCAK . . . .LU 1719CATHERYN D VORIES-BERRY . .LU 1165JACK R WEBER . . . . . . . . . .LU 79STEVEN WEINZIMMER . . .LU 1274PEGGY L WESTFALL . . . . .LU 1139A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L45

January 1, 2012– March 31, 2012LOCAL NAMEAMOUNTLOCAL NAME AMOUNT LOCAL NAME AMOUNT LOCAL NAME AMOUNT0001 Arthur P. Brothers ..................$2,500.000001 John C. Ruby, Jr. ..................$2,500.000003 Stephen B. Gutowski..............$2,500.000003 William Neveu ......................$2,500.000006 Ray Zeller ............................$2,500.000006 John A Pantelis, Sr. ................$2,500.000006 Julius R. Bolen ......................$2,500.000006 August Giocondo....................$2,500.000009 Robert O. Mulich, Sr...............$2,500.000009 Richard M. Owens..................$2,500.000009 Joseph Dorcy ........................$2,500.000009 Lawrence Stanback ................$2,500.000010 Leonard Person......................$2,500.000012 Ronald E. May ......................$2,500.000012 Bennie G. Romele..................$2,500.000024 Luigi DiTaranto ......................$2,500.000024 Joslyn Wilson ........................$2,500.000027 Stanley C. Fayfar ..................$2,500.000028 Quint Armstrong ....................$2,500.000031 George O’Donnell ..................$2,500.000033 Larry Evans ..........................$2,500.000037 Joseph Calandre ....................$2,500.000041 Thomas Jones ......................$2,500.000041 Edward Barvitskie ................$2,500.000043 Cecil J. Roland ......................$2,500.000043 Bernard J. Kane ....................$2,500.000047 Edward Lewis Willis, Sr...........$2,500.000049 Joseph W. Greenslade ............$2,500.000053 Richard L. Stanger..................$2,500.000053 Charles H. Morrison................$2,500.000061 Ernest W. Minke....................$2,500.000077 Harold R. Steers ....................$1,250.000079 Richard F. Griffith..................$2,500.000079 Eldon M. Degman ..................$2,500.000079 Rudolph J. Mikatich................$2,500.000083 David H. Carr ........................$2,500.000090 Mark A. Warren ....................$2,500.000090 Simon J. West, Jr. ................$2,500.000091 Archie R. Rutan......................$2,500.000093 Larry L. Simmons ..................$2,500.000106 Royden H. LaCoursiere............$2,500.000106 Darin P. Slack ......................$2,500.000118 Raymond L. Arnold ................$2,500.000118 John Holder, Jr. ....................$2,500.000118 Charles E. Hughes..................$2,500.000130 James D. Garrett....................$2,500.000138 Sergio Infanti ........................$2,500.000138 Jack Tollerton........................$2,500.000138 Richard H. Edwardsen ............$2,500.000147 Luther Layton ........................$2,500.000147 Cecil Babbs ..........................$2,500.000147 Paul Spiewak ........................$2,500.000156 John S. Garrett ......................$2,500.000156 Glenn S. Rackley ..................$2,500.000159 Ted D. Fox............................$2,500.000169 Ernest V. Buenvenida ............$2,500.000180 George Millette......................$2,500.000180 Frank E. Wilke ......................$1,000.000181 Bernard Wolf ........................$2,500.000181 William C. Wilhelm ................$2,500.000184 Daniel Benjamin ....................$2,500.000194 Robert Mores ........................$2,500.000195 Philip D’Ambra ......................$2,500.000195 Roland Tardie ........................$2,500.000195 Emilio Accetturo ....................$2,500.000195 Frank Hrycin ........................$2,500.000197 William H. Terrell ..................$2,500.000214 Randolph Peterson ................$2,500.000238 Arthur L. Reeves, Jr. ..............$2,500.000246 Dennis L. Foshe ....................$2,500.000252 John Kuhns, Jr.......................$2,500.000252 John Cordaro ........................$2,500.000252 Joseph Panzullo ....................$2,500.000256 Henry Brisson........................$2,500.000256 Sam LoPresto........................$2,500.000260 Thomas Stephan....................$2,500.000260 Frank Burns ..........................$2,500.000260 John Celar ............................$2,500.000260 Conrad Nokleby ....................$2,500.000265 Carl Holbrook ........................$2,500.000265 Richard Horn, Sr. ..................$2,500.000277 Joseph W. DeFeo, Sr. ............$2,500.000300 Jozef Kralik ..........................$2,500.000300 Jeffrey Gary ..........................$2,500.000300 James Johnson ....................$2,500.000365 Leonard R. Ferrie ..................$2,500.000368 Glenwood J. Bear ..................$2,500.000376 James Brunson, Jr. ................$2,500.000376 Fred R. Pfaab ........................$2,500.000386 Vernon W. Johnson................$2,500.000386 Kenneth G. Weiss ..................$2,500.000387 Elmer J. Ritter ......................$2,500.000409 Ernest A. Carson, Jr. ..............$2,500.000419 Howard K. Wray ....................$2,500.000424 William T. Byrd......................$2,500.000424 Craig E. Stewart ....................$2,500.000438 Vincent J. Azzarello................$2,500.000460 John Alford ..........................$2,500.000460 Louis DeBoer ........................$2,500.000460 Christopher T. Tipton ..............$2,500.000465 Leonard Ryba ........................$2,500.000469 Harold Brockhouse ................$2,500.000476 Edward R. Palatas..................$2,500.000487 Frederick J. Lark, Jr. ..............$2,500.000530 Sam Treantafellow ................$2,500.000557 Horatio L. Nightingale ............$2,500.000557 Renato Sellan........................$2,500.000557 Dino Polidori ........................$2,500.000558 Jake E. Janzen ......................$2,500.000558 Donald K. Myers ....................$2,500.000558 Gerald J. Bonnstetter..............$2,500.000558 Leo A. Stimpert ....................$2,500.000567 James F. Davis ......................$2,500.000577 Raymond Estes......................$2,500.000577 Joseph W. Gebhardt ..............$2,500.000581 Jack A. Webb........................$2,500.000660 Joseph D. Weiss ....................$2,500.000660 Paul J. Priebe ........................$2,500.000677 Phillip Nuciola, Jr. ................$2,500.000681 Charles Orcutt........................$2,500.000703 Huston E. Diehl......................$1,250.000707 Russell W. Cashin ..................$2,500.000707 Joseph Pastor ......................$2,500.000707 Frank Houder ........................$2,500.000707 Louis Penzes ........................$2,500.000707 John Delpar..........................$2,500.000707 Fred Micklos ........................$2,500.000740 Lowell W. McIntosh................$2,500.000740 Donald R. Schnackenberg........$2,500.000751 Larry L. Nestor ......................$2,500.000775 John R. Nielsen ....................$2,500.000781 Wendelin Thomann ................$2,500.000781 Richard Flitcroft ....................$2,500.000781 William Thomka ....................$2,500.000781 Friedrich Hoffman ..................$2,500.000781 James M. Laitinen ................$2,500.000802 Merle Rohde ........................$2,500.000802 Harold Schubring ..................$2,500.000806 Zacharias Jack Lefas ..............$2,500.000807 Don D. Dawson ....................$2,500.000830 Ralph Lubben ........................$2,500.000831 Elner Santia ........................$2,500.000831 Bradley Faulkner....................$2,500.000831 John T. McGee ......................$2,500.000831 Robert E. Marshall..................$2,500.000831 John Soukup........................$2,500.000841 Mabus Rhodes ......................$2,500.000841 Pasquale Dicintio ..................$2,500.000845 Joseph C. Gilmore ..................$2,500.000921 John J. Kwiatkowski ..............$2,500.000930 Robert E. Cavender ................$2,500.000939 Michael J. Gately ..................$2,500.000970 Douglas E. Lavender ..............$2,500.000997 Erling Sommerseth ................$2,500.001036 Jerry Elias ............................$2,500.001036 William Nordby......................$2,500.001036 Alvin L. Ray ..........................$2,500.001036 Larry Wallace ........................$2,500.001044 Maurice Therberge ................$2,500.001044 Frank Agostinelli ....................$2,500.001136 Leroy C. Murillo ....................$2,500.001165 Robert W. Thompson, Jr. ........$2,500.001175 Harvey Nelson ......................$2,500.001175 Dino Lewis............................$2,500.001175 Daniel Dyer ..........................$2,500.001176 Juaquin Canales ....................$2,500.001199 Mark G. Survant ....................$2,500.001199 Robert T. McMenemy ............$2,500.001236 Frederick W. Vinell, Sr. ..........$2,500.001236 Paul Lee ..............................$2,500.001237 James Radcliffe ....................$2,500.001244 Arthur L. Haley ....................$2,500.001244 Emile Hussey ........................$2,500.001244 David Gonsoulin ....................$2,500.001247 Robert J. Broadhead ..............$2,500.001247 William H. Durham ................$2,500.001247 Ruben B. Gutierrez ................$2,500.001247 Freddie A. Longoria ................$2,500.001247 John D. Shepherd ................$2,500.001247 Frank R. Eckroat ....................$2,500.001247 Sheldon Altman ....................$2,500.001247 Gerald F. Ridgley ..................$2,500.001247 Donald W. Willmot ................$2,500.001280 Joseph Abdullah....................$2,500.001281 Daniel Lombardi ....................$2,500.001281 Christopher Kissane ................$2,500.001281 Anton Rauscher......................$2,500.001293 Ricky A. Carter ......................$2,500.001293 Luther T. Wilson ....................$2,500.001293 Joe L. Binford........................$2,500.001293 Harold D. Steelman ..............$2,500.001331 Harry Hogan ........................$2,500.001399 Don O. Dennis ......................$2,500.001486 Jerry Doulman ......................$2,500.001486 Angelo Bruno ........................$2,500.001527 Aires A. Moreira ....................$2,500.001595 James W. Jones ..................$2,500.001595 Richard Overmier ..................$2,500.001705 Robert G. Hawkins ................$2,500.001719 Mitchell T. Fitzgerald ..............$2,500.001756 Jones F. Davidson..................$2,500.001778 Kenyon Purcell ......................$2,500.001803 Ronald Wendt ......................$2,500.001819 Harry Bogner ........................$2,500.001819 John K. Paul..........................$2,500.001891 Giovanni Morsanuto ..............$2,500.001891 Ramnarace Shiwgobin ............$2,500.001955 Martin J. McLaughlin ..............$2,500.001964 Virgil E. Gardner ....................$2,500.001974 Frank Cumella ......................$2,500.001976 Robert Hudec ........................$2,500.001991 Mark S. Junkel......................$2,500.002001 Jaime Casteneda ..................$2,500.002001 Daniel Wilson........................$2,500.002001 Kris Hale ..............................$2,500.002002 Michael T. Stahnke ................$2,500.002011 Joseph M. Cannon, Sr. ..........$2,500.002011 Lloyd M. Leary ......................$2,500.002011 George B. Robinson, Sr...........$2,500.002341 Orville R. Hassler ..................$2,500.0046A P R I L - J U N E2 0 1 2 • J O U R N A L

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