ADC 1 of IL members participated in the Bernard J. Spatz Dollard for Diabetes Softball Tournament in July. The Dollars for Diabetes Union Yes Softball Tournament was founded in 1982 by Tommy Thompson, an Ironworker at Local 1, and brings together union workers and community members to raise approximately $20,000 annually.ADC 1 of IL held a Veterans Affairs Blood Drive at their Elmhurst office in July. Pictured with the healthcare staff left to right: ADC 1 of IL Organizer Willie Douglas, ADC 1 of IL Business Representative Michael Szelag, ADC 1 of IL Executive VP/PCC Director Hector Arellano, and ADC 1 of IL Organizer Al Villalpando.
West Monument Restoration
Members of ADC 1 of IL assisted in the restoration of the West Monument. Members were in attendance celebrating the structure’s rebuilding and declaration as the new, official West Monument by the Marynook Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors and community.
Left to right: Local 21 IL apprentices Rico Spencer, Gabriel Mendoza, and Jesus Guzman.Front row left to right: ADC 1 of IL Business Agent/Director of Organizing Juan Cuellar, District Council Training Center Director Stanislaw Kulasik, and District Council Training Center Apprentice Coordinator/SM Director David Adams. Back row left to right: IL State Representative Marcus Evans Jr., ADC 1 of IL Business Representative Dwayne Stewart, District Council Training Center Brick Instructor Mariusz Panocha, and Local 21 IL Apprentice Rico Spencer.
ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF NEW JERSEY
Members of ADC of NJ/Locals 4 and 5 donated their time and labor to complete the Bernie Friedenberg WWII Memorial at O’Donnell Park in Atlantic City, NJ.
Local 5 NJ members James Knox and Jonathan Buskirk pour and smooth the concrete for the “Cost of Freedom” sidewalk.Left to right: Local 5 NJ members Orlen Mejia Escobar, Gurdeep Singh, and Edwin Silva. 7: The completed Bernie Friedenberg WWII Memorial.
INTERNATIONAL UNION
BAC Disaster Relief Fund Golf Tournament
The International Union’s 5th Annual Disaster Relief Golf outing in July was a great success, raising $170,775 thanks to contributions from our generous Local Unions, vendors and members. Since its establishment in 2005, the Disaster Relief Fund has provided nearly half a million dollars to BAC members impacted by natural or other disasters.
Left to right: WI ADC Field Representative Patric McCabe, WI ADC Director Jim Vick, and WI ADC Field Representatives Doug Goble and Robert Goodrich.
March of Dimes March for Babies
Left to right: Radjai Pothakul, Adel English, Lauren English, and Roberta Haut
“Bowling for Gold” Union Bowling Tournament
In January 2024, the International Union and International Masonry Institute staff participated in the Community Service Agency’s (CSA) 28th annual “Bowling for Gold” Union Bowling Tournament in Crofton, MD, raising funds for their Emergency Assistance Program. The CSA has provided invaluable and immediate assistance to working union members and their families in need for nearly 30 years.
Front row left to right: Becky Kauffman, Vanessa Lazo-Molina, and Charissa Wiltshire. Second row left to right: Lisa Bellucci, Mercedes Averytt, Lester Kauffman, and Susan Flaherty. Third row left to right: John Bellucci, Dorothy Norris, and Reggie VergaraLeft to right: Jonas Elmore, Serenia Holland, Kevin Bobo, Mark Abruzzo, and Danell Gaudieri.
