COMMUNITY SERVICE
Local 1 Oregon/Washington/Idaho/Montana Built Dugouts for Community
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lan and Kelly Corning built and donated a baseball field — the Wyatt’s Ballfield — to the town of Blanchard, ID in memory of their beloved son Wyatt who lost his life at a very young age. When they needed help to build dugouts for the field, Kuhn reached out to Dustin Bradford, Field Representative of Local 1 OR/ WA/ID/MT. They knew the local from their friend Del Kuhn, a retiree of the local. Bradford said, “I had no problem finding a few young eager volunteers who were excited and proud to be a part of this project.” BAC volunteers rolled up their sleeves and built two dugouts with 8-inch blocks. “By building the dugouts, we are also building memories for the family, as well as bringing residents of our community together,” Bradford said. //
Volunteers of BAC Local 1 OR/WA/ID at the Wyatt’s Ballfield. From left, Del Kuhn, Carson McCormick, Jerry Bradford, Dustin Bradford and Logan Dyson.
Local 1 New York Continues Supporting Muscular Dystrophy
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or almost 30 years, BAC Local 1 New York has been supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help uncover breakthroughs that accelerate treatments and cures for individuals and families facing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threating diseases. The Local first participated in the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in 1996, an annual event that takes place on Labor Day, pledging and delivering checks on the air during the second day of the Telethon. After a few years of spot hosting the telethon, the Local decided in 2001 to host their first charity golf outing. The outing would
help raise money for MDA and in addition they created a scholarship program to offer scholarships to members' children and grandchildren. “Thanks to generous sponsors and Local’s efforts, a record high of $110,000 was raised last year,” Jack Argila, President of Local 1 NY, said. “Everyone affiliated with the golf outing, including contractors, sister locals and professional services have made this event a tremendous success. We can’t thank all participants enough.” The Local 1 charity golf committee members — President Jack Argila, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony LaCava Jr. and Training Director Jonathan Holsgrove ISSUE 1, 2022 // 17
