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Community Service
Local 1 Oregon/Washington/Idaho/Montana Built Dugouts for Community
Alan 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.
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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.
For 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
— are committed to making this event more successful for many years to come.
LaCava said, “In August, we celebrated our 20th golf outing at Glenn Oaks Club in Old Westbury, NY and raised a total of $40,000 for MDA. Throughout the years, we have donated over $1,000,000 to MDA and given out over $600,000 in scholarships to members’ children and grandchildren heading off to college. We look forward to the next event on August 8, 2022.” //
BAC Local 1 NY President Jack Argila, left, and Secretary-Treasurer Anthony LaCava Jr. presented Mr. and Mrs. Steubing, parents of two boys who lost their lives to MDA, with a special award honoring their commitment to fighting the disease.
Participants of the 2021 motorcycle relief ride.
BAC Members Ride to Raise Money For Union Disaster Relief Fund
Driven by a love of motorcycling and commitment to union service and solidarity, officers and members of several BAC Locals, including Local 1 New York, Local 2 New York/Vermont, Local 3 New York, and Local 7 New York/New Jersey, took a ride in the Scenic Adirondack Region of New York State on August 20–21, 2021.
The ride raised $16,700 for the BAC Disaster Relief Fund, a lifeline for members affected by natural and other disasters in the past years. The fund helps our brothers and sisters in need, and supports our communities in crisis. //
