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INSIDE THIS ISSUE BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT ............................................

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INDUSTRY NEWS New! IBEW Local 103 Wilmington Office.................................................................. 4 New! Continuing Ed Partnership: BFIT...................................................................... 5 Welcome, Nguyen Electric, Inc. and Ultra A/V.......................................................... 6

PIPELINE PROJECTS Woburn Fire Dept. HQ.............................................................................................. 7 “The Loop” — Mattapan Station Redevelopment ................................................... 7

COMMUNITY MassBTC Recovery Coalition.................................................................................... 8 Scholarship Opportunities & SAT Tutoring................................................................ 9 Modern Assistance Program..................................................................................... 10 Helmets to Hardhats Charity Ride............................................................................. 11 Labor Day Family Outing.......................................................................................... 12 Fenway Park 2021 Bullpen Buddies.......................................................................... 13 Retirement Dinner..................................................................................................... 14 Save the Date: 2022 Retirees’ Luncheon................................................................... 15 Save the Date: Children’s Christmas Party................................................................ 16 Save the Date: Union Meeting and Holiday Party..................................................... 17 JATC Update ............................................................................................................ 18 Trust Funds Update................................................................................................... 19 In Memoriam ............................................................................................................ 19

I B E W L O C A L 1 0 3 ’S M I S S I O N : To provide Greater Boston’s developers with the best-trained, most efficient, safest electricians and telecommunications specialists, while fostering our Union’s values of economic fairness, equal opportunity, and charitable giving in the communities where we work, live and raise our families. Our unwavering commitment to professional excellence is personified by our Joint Apprenticeship Training facility. The Local 103 JATC is among the most advanced electrical apprenticeship programs in the country. Working for better wages, better benefits and fair working conditions is just one part of our Union’s focus. Local 103 members take pride in giving back their time and expertise to causes and charities serving those less fortunate.

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BUSINESS MANAGER’ S

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From Lou Antonellis Business Manager / Financial Secretary IBEW Local 103

Brothers and Sisters, As we settle into the fall season, we do so with a new Mayor of the City of Boston. IBEW Local 103 congratulates Michelle Wu for her solid victory, and looks forward to supporting her and working closely with her administration, and the incoming City Council, to strengthen Boston’s working class.

I can’t help but be inspired by our team’s tremendous efforts during the electoral season. We have more work to do and tough fights ahead of us, but we are well prepared and positioned to take them on. We have the best ground game in politics, and our efforts and our outreach are second to none.

Some notable wins for Local 103 endorsed candidates include Boston at-large city councilors Michael Flaherty, Ruthzee Louijeune and long-time union member and advocate, Erin Murphy, as well as Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, new Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and new Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson. We congratulate all our allies, we thank them for their hard work up to this point, and we stand ready to collaborate toward a better Boston!

IBEW Local 103 is ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work — today and every day.

veterans reentering the workforce (page 11), all while expanding our operations through a brand new IBEW Local 103 office in Wilmington, MA (page 4).

And, after long and fruitful careers, full of adventures building our city’s skyline and laughs with our fellow brothers and sisters, IBEW Local 103 was pleased to honor our newest retirees at a dinner celebration at the union hall. We’re thrilled to know that some of our closest friends are entering the next, exciting chapter of their lives with the security of a strong union pension, and thank them for their many contributions to our union over the years.

This is what IBEW Local 103 is all about. Showing up for each other, for our families and for our community is what we do best. Let’s get to work!

Fraternally, Lou Antonellis Business Manager/Financial Secretary

We’re building brand new fire stations for firefighters and first responders in Woburn and Mattapan (page 7). We’re launching coalitions to further support our own members, and other building trades workers on their paths to recovery from substance abuse (page 8). We’re raising money to support military

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NEW WILMIN GTON OFFICE

IBEW Local 103 is thrilled to announce the opening of our new satellite union office in Wilmington, MA! Located at 21 Concord Street, the office will replace the former office in Woburn, providing much more space and allowing us to expand our regional operations.

Union members, elected leadership, friends, and city and state officials joined us earlier this month for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“We’re thrilled to open our new office in the Town of Wilmington, and to work even closer with the community there,” said Business Manager/Financial Secretary, Lou Antonellis. “IBEW Local 103 is committed to providing local families with worldclass training, quality wages, and benefits. This office adds capacity to achieving that vision in a tangible way, and reflects the fortitude of our union even in tough times.”

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EARN YOUR ASSOCI ATE’S DEGREE WI TH I BE W LO CAL 1 0 3 & BENJA MI N F R AN K LIN INST I T U T E OF T E CHNO LO GY IBEW Local 103 is thrilled to announce an exciting new Continuing Education opportunity for members!

Thanks to a new partnership with the renowned Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT), Local 103 members can now apply both field experience and course work toward the completion of an Associate’s Degree of Science. Participants will receive 36 credits towards the BFIT Engineering Technology and Renewable Energy Technology degree, about 50% of the credits required for the degree.

This is an incredible opportunity to further your career while receiving credit for the training you’ve already completed. Participants can complete the remaining degree requirements over a two-year period at a 40% discount, taking as little as one course at a time. The majority of courses will be online, and required labs will be fulfilled at the IBEW Local 103 campus in Dorchester.

This new partnership will allow IBEW Local 103 members to further hone their craft, to gain a unique and more robust understanding of an increasingly critical facet of our trade (renewable energy), and earn college credentials that will expand career opportunities.

As the US works towards renewable energy and sustainability, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 105% employment growth for solar energy (photovoltaic) installations and 96% growth for wind turbine technicians by 2026. IBEW Local 103 and the Boston JATC are proud to already be leading the way in green technology training, and this partnership will further ensure that our union is ready to meet the workforce needs of the future. For more information, visit BFIT.edu/IBEW

LE AR N MO R E! Register for an upcoming info session at BFIT.edu/IBEW November 17, 2021 @ 6 p.m.

November 30, 2021 @ 6 p.m.

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NGUYEN ELECTR IC, INC.!

IBEW Local 103 welcomes Nguyen Electric, Inc., our newest signatory contractor! Based in Braintree, MA, and led by President Tom Nguyen, a 9-year IBEW Local 103 member, Nguyen Electric has been servicing the south shore for several years. We’re thrilled to welcome to our team another contractor committed to the union standards of excellence.

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ULTRA A/V Welcome, Ultra A/V, LLC, to IBEW Local 103’s growing ranks of signatory contractors! Based in Hooksett, NH, Ultra A/V is founded and operated by IBEW Local 103 member Chris Jarvis (pictured, right) and his wife, Fran Jarvis (center). Local 103 is thrilled to partner with another New Hampshire based shop, and excited to see what we will accomplish together in the region.

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WOBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS 731 Main Street, Woburn

• Developer: City of Woburn • General Contractor: C. C. Construction, Inc. • Electrical Contractor: Brothers Electrical Corporation • Electrical Project Value: $2.3 million The City of Woburn Fire Department is getting a new, 21st century headquarters as part of an initiative to upgrade safety services for residents.

Construction includes a two-story, 27,0000 SF building, including apparatus bays, dormitory, and administrative offices, and a one-story, 6,800 SF support building including vehicular maintenance bays, and workshops.

“THE LOOP” — MATTAPAN STATION REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT 500 River Street, Mattapan, Boston

• Developer: Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) • General Contractor: Dellbrook/JKS • Electrical Contractor: Outkast Electrical Contractors • Electrical Project Value: $5.7 million The Mattapan Station Redevelopment project, a joint venture by nonprofit POAH and Nuestra Comunidad Development Corp., will transform an under-utilized portion of the MBTA Mattapan Station parking lot into a dynamic, mixed-use space, housing 105 units of affordable housing and 30 units of workforce housing. The first floor of the six-story building will bring 10,000 SF of commercial space to the neighborhood, creating more economic opportunity for residents.

“It will also serve as a welcoming gateway to the Neponset River Greenway, connecting the neighborhood with a unique recreational resource,” said POAH president and CEO Aaron Gornstei.

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HEADERPARTNER PROUD OF THE MASSBTC RECOVERY COALITION On September 30, IBEW Local 103 was proud to join U.S. Secretary of Labor, Martin J. Walsh, Massachusetts Building Trades recovery leaders and allies at the kickoff event for MassBTC’s Recovery Coalition.

The Massachusetts Building Trades Council (MassBTC) launched the new coalition for MA construction workers struggling with substance abuse and addiction. It creates a free-of-charge network of support and resources designed to aid in long term recovery. The coalition also aims to break the stigma that surrounds addiction and often bars those who need it from seeking help.

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In honor of National Recovery Month (September), the event featured a forum discussion about the challenges of recovery. It also highlighted the proven-effective, peer-to-peer recovery model that the Recovery Coalition will offer participants, and announced a statewide public education campaign.

The public education campaign will promote a wide range of resources — including counseling and treatment, weekly peer-to-peer support meetings at union halls, and personal facilitation and advocacy by union recovery leaders and coordinators.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & SAT TUTORING IBEW Local 103 is proud to announce the

scholarship year. Please visit IBEW.org/FoundersScholarship

following scholarships:

for more information.

IBEW Local 103 (Awarded by Local 103 through the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Exam)

Curry College – Milton, MA

◦ Ten (10) $10,000 Scholarships - Five Scholarships are

awarded to 5 daughters and five are awarded to 5 sons of Local 103 members.

◦ Applications must be submitted online no later than Friday, December 17, 2021. The applications, study guide and interactive website will be available at MassAFLCIO. org/scholarships.

◦ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Labor History Exam will be offered on a staggered schedule. Exams will be online, and can be administered between Monday, January 31, 2022, and Friday, February 4, 2022. Schools will administer the exam online within the timeframe provided. Students must check with their school’s exam proctor for testing time and location. Students can get further information by speaking with the guidance department regarding the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Exam.

◦ Questions may be directed to Carla Connolly at the Massachusetts AFL-CIO (cconnolly@massaflcio.org or 781-324-8230).

Union Plus Scholarship

◦ Ten (10) Continuing Education Scholarships per year (must be enrolled in a Degree Program)

◦ Members, Spouses and Dependent Children are eligible ◦ One (1) $20,000 Scholarship – Awarded to an incoming Freshman; full-time student; ($5,000 per year)

◦ To apply, please contact Roseann at 617-436-3710, ext. 5 (Awards for Continuing Education begin Summer 2022).

The Massachusetts Coalition of Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, Inc.

◦ Members, Spouses and Dependent Children and Grandchildren are eligible

◦ The scholarships will become available in the Spring – please check their website for updates, MaCoalTHTF.org

SAT Tutoring – Kaplan IBEW Local 103 will again be offering the SAT Tutoring Classes, administered by Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions for college-bound students, to Juniors and Seniors who are children of Local 103 members. This year, all classes will be conducted virtually. Schedule is subject to change. Space is limited in the program and reservations will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. To register, please

The scholarship program is open to students (members,

call Roseann Flaherty at 617-436-3710 x5, or via email,

spouses and their dependent children) attending or planning

rflaherty@ibew103.com.

to attend a U.S. accredited college, university, community

Day | Date | Time | Session Topic

college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Students may re-apply each year.

◦ Applicants for scholarships are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.

◦ The amount of the award ranges from $500-$4,000. This is a one-time cash award sent to individual winners for study beginning in the fall of the same year.

◦ Applications: UnionPlus.org/benefits/education/unionplus-scholarships

◦ Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on January 31, 2022. Winners will be notified by May 31.

IBEW Founders’ Scholarship The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship is for IBEW Members only, not for spouses or children, who have been in continuous good standing for the four years preceding May 1 of the

Deadline to register is Monday, December 20, 2021.

◦ Wednesday | 1/5/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 1 ◦ Wednesday | 1/12/2022 | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Practice Test and Scoring

◦ Wednesday | 1/19/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 2 ◦ Wednesday | 1/26/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 3 ◦ Wednesday | 2/2/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 4 ◦ Wednesday | 2/9/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 5 ◦ Wednesday | 2/16/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 6 ◦ Wednesday | 2/23/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 7 ◦ Wednesday | 3/2/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 8 ◦ Wednesday | 3/9/2022 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Session 9 Please contact Roseann at 617-436-3710, ext. 5, or via email, rflaherty@ibew103.com, if you have any questions regarding scholarships or SAT tutoring.

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MODER N ASSISTANCE PROGR AM The effects of the pandemic over the past 18 months have been difficult for many of our brothers and sisters, making us more fortunate than ever to have access to the full suite of services available through the Modern Assistance Program (MAP). If you are experiencing anxiety, anger, depression, addiction, or PTSD, know that you are not alone. We’re here to help.

With the Modern Assistance Program, you can receive a wide variety of support, available 24/7. The one-onone care is confidential and accessible both in person or through telehealth.

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Mental Health Counseling

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Substance Abuse Counseling

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Alternative Health Care

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Workplace Drug Testing

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Outpatient Treatment Programs

Trainings include: •

Stress Management

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Conflict Management

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Coping with Grief and Loss

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Retiree Wellness

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Parental Stress

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Narcan Training

Please be advised that the Modern Assistance Program has relocated its offices to 300 Congress St, Suite 104, Quincy, MA (Crown Colony).

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For support, visit www.ModernAssistance.com or call (800) 878-2004. Please contact union hall at 617-436-3710 with any questions.

HELMETS TO HARDHATS CHARITY RIDE On September 25, the Massachusetts Building Trades Unions held the annual Helmets to Hardhats Charity Motorcycle Ride to raise money in support of the Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) organization. H2H is a groundbreaking nonprofit that connects National Guard, Reserve, and transitioning active-duty members with long-term, family-sustaining careers in the union building trades, and supports them every step of the way. Since 2003, the non-profit has helped over 36,000 military services members find quality careers and training in the construction industry. IBEW Local 103 is proud to partner with Helmets to Hardhats, and proud to have helped raise around $15,000 through this charity motorcycle ride. Thank you to all who attended and donated!

Care that Works DO YOU NEED EARLY MORNING CHILD CARE? Our new child care program, open as early as 5:00 a.m., might be the solution for you and your family!

Scan this QR code or visit: CareThatWorks.org/Interest-Form to get started.

For more information contact Lindsay McCluskey at: lindsay@massclu.org or 617-758-9681.

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HEADER LABOR DAY FAMILY OUTING I BE W LO CAL 1 0 3 ANNUAL

Another successful IBEW Local 103 Labor Day Family Outing is in the books! Thank you to all the members, families and friends who gathered at the Union Hall to celebrate working people, and the wins we have made as a union, and as the larger labor movement, throughout the years.

This event included a barbecue, games, a mechanical bull, 9-hole mini golf, a digital bowling alley, and much more. After working hard all year, we deserve a day of fun with our loved ones!

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BULLPE N BUDDIE S

As proud partners of the Boston Red Sox, IBEW Local 103 and NECA Greater Boston were thrilled to see the team back in Fenway Park for a full season this year, after the 2020 season was dramatically interrupted by the pandemic. Our hearts were even more full to welcome back local youth organizations to participate in the Fenway Park Bullpen Buddies initiative!

Sponsored by IBEW Local 103 and NECA, Bullpen Buddies gives local kids a memorable day at our City’s beloved ballpark. This year, the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester, Yawkey Club of Roxbury, and Reagan Youth League of Jamaica Plain got a tour of the ballpark, Red Sox and IBEW/NECA swag, and a ballgame with their friends.

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HEADER CONGRATULATIO NS, RETIREE S!

On October 30, IBEW Local 103 was proud to give proper recognition to our newest class of retirees in a dinner ceremony at the union hall. These brothers and sisters have worked hard over a fruitful career.

They have served as teachers and mentors for their colleagues and role models in the community. Now, they will have the security of a strong and hard-earned union pension as they enjoy wherever life takes them next. Local 103 congratulates our brothers and sisters, and looks forward to seeing them soon at the union hall and upcoming events!

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SAVE THE DATE! JOIN US FOR THE IBEW LOCAL 103

2022 RETIREES’

WINTER LUNCHEON Monday, March 7, 2022

NEW VENUE!

Naples Grande Beach Resort 475 Seagate Drive Naples, FL www.naplesgrande.com Let us know you’re interested in joining us!

Email or call Roseann today! rflaherty@ibew103.com 617-436-3710, ext. 5

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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Union Meeting & Holiday Party Join us for our monthly IBEW Local 103 union meeting, immediately followed by our annual Holiday Party!

Tuesday, December 14 @5pm IBEW Local 103 Union Hall Celebrate the holidays with your brothers and sisters! Please consider bringing donations to our annual holiday charity drives!

Holiday Toy Drive IBEW Local 103 is gearing up for the 2021 Holiday Toy Drive! Please consider donating a NEW, unwrapped toy to those less fortunate this year.

Hat, Glove and Scarf Drive Give the gift of warmth this winter with the IBEW Local 103 Women’s Committee annual cold-climate gear drive. Support local shelters by donating NEW Men’s, Women’s and Children’s hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, or other warm items!

Donate one item to either drive to receive one (1) raffle ticket, or two or more items to receive three (3) raffle tickets! You could win a pair of Bruins tickets for an upcoming game.

If you don’t have time to shop, please consider a $20 donation, and you will still be entered into the raffle.

Donations will be accepted at the Union Hall and Wilmington Office through Tuesday, December 14, 2021

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HEADER IN-PERSON OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE CODE UPDATE CLASSES

Saturday Sessions and Evening Sessions

REGISTER ONLINE www.bostonjatc.com/code-update-courses/

EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS

Classes expected to begin in January 2022

Details:

https://bostonjatc.com/collegepartnerships/ For more information, contact: Liem Tran – Assistant Dean of Academics ltran@bfit.edu or (857) 366-5246

ELECTRICAL & TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICESHIPS Offered by Local 103 IBEW and Boston NECA

Application Period: November 1 – 30, 2021

Applications are online only.

Please visit www.bostonjatc.com/apply-for-apprenticeship/ for more information and eligibility requirements.

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TRUST FUNDS UPDATE •

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The annual Medicare Part D election form and notices

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were sent out October 15, 2021. If you are a retiree

requires working for at least 30 days for a signatory

covered under the Health Plan, please be sure to return

employer and having 144 hours of contributions in a

the blue form to the Trust Funds Office.

single calendar month. However, we are unable to activate

Each month the Health Plan sends out 400-600 billing

your coverage unless we have the following documents

notices to Participants whose employers reported

for each person you are seeking to have covered:

less than the 144 hours required to maintain Health

· Enrollment Form

coverage. These bills generally go out the first week of

· Social Security Card

each month for the work period two months prior. For example, during the first week of October, billing notices

· Birth Certificate

went out to those with less than 144 hours reported in

· Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

August. This timing is because August hours reporting is not due until September 15.

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Failure to activate your coverage when you become eligible can have negative consequences for you and

Please keep an eye out for these bills. They are the best

your family. The provisions in our Plan for continued

way we have to let Participants know that less than 144

coverage during unemployment, illness or disability, Flex

hours were reported.

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Initial eligibility for coverage under the Health Plan

Hours, retiree health coverage and life insurance are all

Don’t be alarmed if you do get a bill. There are avenues to maintain coverage under the Health Plan if your reported hours are short:

based on your initial eligibility date.

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As year-end approaches, please take a moment to check on the status of your Deferred Income Loan, if you have one. Statements are sent to all DI Loan borrowers

· Leave under MAPFML or FMLA are supported

each month that clearly indicate your status. There are

· Up to 200 Flex Hours per year can be used by those

significant income tax implications to being behind on

who are eligible

these loans and the additional pandemic protections that

· If you believe you worked more hours than have been reported to the Trust Funds, please contact our office and speak to an Eligibility Specialist.

were in place in 2020 do not apply in 2021.

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Please be sure to keep the Trust Funds Office up to date with your address and beneficiary information.

IN MEMOR IAM Robert M. LeClair (Retired)

4/9/21

Peter A. Rinaldi (Retired)

5/1/21

Dennis F. Denault (Retired)

8/24/21

John V. Langton (Retired)

Thomas P. McDonough (Retired) Greg J. Sharrigan (Retired)

Raymond J. Gallant (Retired) Thomas J. Pickett (Retired) Anthony J. Sarcia (Retired) Gene Chang (Retired)

8/4/21 8/24/21 9/2/21 9/4/21 9/13/21 9/15/21 9/16/21

Ronald J. Meade (Retired)

9/26/21

Chris Camuso (Retired)

9/28/21

Robert C. Copithorne (Retired)

10/28/21

Walter J. Rose (Retired)

10/16/21

David R. Waxman

11/1/21

William A. Garvey (Retired)

11/5/21

William R. Martell (Retired)

11/7/21

Edward H. Curtis (Retired)

11/6/21

Albert G. Malagrifa (Retired)

11/13/21

Richard W. Holt (Retired)

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Lou Antonellis Business Manager/Financial Secretary 256 Freeport Street Dorchester, MA 02122

HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM IBEW LOCAL 103 Upcoming Local 103 Events (Details Inside this Issue) Children’s Christmas Party – Sunday, December 5 Membership Holiday Party – Tuesday, December 14 Holiday Toy Drive and Hat, Glove & Scarf Drive Donations accepted through December 14 Scholarship Opportunities & SAT Prep Classes