We attended a beautiful service for brother, and friend, Ron Zimbro yesterday afternoon.  Debbie, Rons companion and best friend, asked that the Schindler Mechanics who were involved with being with Ron and helping him, come to the front of the service.  This was difficult for some, and that is understandable, but Debbie was so greatful to these gentlemen, and you know who you are, I won't print names, that she wanted to hug each of you and thank you, herself, for your help and support.  This meant alot to her and the family, and this was the only way she could acknowledge you and see the faces of her supporters.  Thank you, for allowing her to do this.  It seems like something very small, but it was a very big thing to her.  You made my smiley angel, smile.

It is with pain in my heart that I notify the membership of the passing of my dear friend and your brother, Mr. Ron Zimbro.  We were notified this morning that Brother Zimbro was fatally injured while on a call around 5:00 am.  Ronnie was 63 years old with 37 years in the trade.  He has been with Schindler Elevator his entire career.  This is a very hard thing for me because Ronnie was a very good friend.  When I was down, he would bring me or send me, a big SMILEY face and make me smile.  He would click his direct connect and play me a song, and make me smile.  He would try to crank call, and never could, because I knew his voice way to well, and we would both start laughing.  Thinking about him makes me smile.  I will miss you, more than you will ever know, my friend, but I know that God has a special angel and I know you will be watching over all of my boys at Schindler.

There will be a memorial Service for Ron on Monday, June 17th at 1:00 pm at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA.  22032.

The Business Office will be closing early, on Monday, so we may attend the memorial services.  You may reach the Business Agents by cell during this time.

Ladies and Gentlemen - Please be safe and work with caution.  I am sad to report that we have been notified of another fatal injury on the job.  Brother Don White, of Schindler Elevator, was fatally injured at the 49er stadium construction site in Santa Clara, CA.  We have no other details at this time.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the White family and all of Dons brothers and sisters at Local #8.

Please work with caution.  The job that our members do, as Elevator Constructors, is both dangerous and unforgiving.  If you make the slightest mistake, it could be deadly.  We have lost too many good Elevator Constructors over the last year and we do not need to add to that number.  Your families want to see your smiling face at the end of the day.  If you are not 100% comfortable, in what you are asked to do, DO NOT DO IT !  Let the company know that you are not comforable, and if they want it done, they will have to make you comfortable.   You are the only person who can make sure that you are always safe.  Please, Please, make sure you are safe.

Due to the anticipated severe weather forecast for tomorrow evening, the Annuity/401(K) Presentation has been cancelled for Thursday June 13, 2013.  Karen McCloskey, the presenter of the presentation, is traveling from out of State and rather than have a delay in the presentation if the weather is severe and travel is impossible, we have decided to reschedule this presentation to another date.  Announcements will be sent out on the new date.

If you know of anyone who wanted to attend and we do not have their e-mail, please let them know.

Thank you for your understanding.

As most of you are aware, Jim Lowery has accepted a position at the International Office as a International Organizer.  He will begin his new journey on Monday June 3, 2013.   Congratulations to Jim from all of us here at Local #10.

The June Union meeting will be held on June 13, 2013, and will feature nominations for the following position:

One Business Agent to finish the term (December 2014).

The meeting will be held at the Local #10 Union Hall, 9600 Martin Luther King Junior Highway, Lanham, MD 20706.

The meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm.