Sixteen year BAC Local 1 Alberta member Marko Woite began his career in 1988 as an apprentice in Germany. After years of working in the field, in 2007 he moved to Edmonton, AB to work for Scorpio Masonry as a bricklayer and later a foreman. Recognized for his expertise in restoration especially, Brother Woite has had the opportunity to work on buildings such as the Alberta Legislature, the Federal Building, Kelly Ramsey Building, and the Royal Alberta Museum. Brother Woite’s second passion is photography. On holidays and free weekends he travels throughout North America to take photos in landscape, night photography, weddings and portraits.
Brother Woite on the jobsite.A photo of Maligne Lake in Alberta taken by Brother Woite.
LOCAL 1 NEW YORK
In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, BAC Local 1 New York President Jack Argila (left) and Local 1 NY Secretary-Treasurer Tony LaCava (right) presented Local 1 NY member John Loretoni his 75-year service award at his residence in Norwalk, CT. At the remarkable age of 95, Brother Loretoni’s steadfast commitment to BAC since 1948 serves as a shining example of loyalty and dedication within our union.
LOCAL 3 IOWA
BAC Local 3 Iowa Apprentice Coordinator Bob Rowland (right) presented Local 3 IA member Robert “Todd” Murry with his 25-year service award.BAC Local 3 Iowa President/Secretary-Treasurer Ray Lemke presented Local 3 IA member and former Training Director Chris Busch with his 25-year service award.BAC Local 3 Iowa member Darin Kirkpatrick received his 25-year service award from Local 3 IA Apprentice Coordinator Bob Rowland.
LOCAL 1 PENNSYLVANIA/ DELAWARE
BAC Local 1 Pennsylvania/Delaware hosted an open house for students from the Williamson College of the Trades and signatory contractors in April. The event gave students a glimpse of what their future as Local 1 members could be and showed contractors the future of the trade. Approximately 50 students and 20 contractors were in attendance.
