TONIGHT’S PROGRAM
Mike McDonnell - President, Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Shawna Forsberg - President & CEO, United Way of the Midlands
Color Guard: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 279 of Omaha
National Anthem: Michael Lyons - Musicians Omaha
Dear guests,
On behalf of the Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO and United Way of the Midlands (UWM), we are excited to welcome you to our annual Blue Collar Boxing event!
Partners since 1941, the relationship between the AFL-CIO and United Way is built upon a mutual desire to create a stronger and more resilient community. It was that shared commitment to the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metro that led to the creation of this exciting event in 2019. Proceeds from tonight’s Blue Collar Boxing will directly benefit the important work of United Way of the Midlands and the Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and Education.
UWM has a long-standing tradition of serving the metro by bridging the business and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support more than 150 of our community’s most impactful health and human service programs. These funded programs and direct services – like 211 and JAG Nebraska – focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow for our community.
The Nebraska Center for Workforce Development and Education is focused on increasing the qualified workforce in Nebraska by creating opportunities for individuals to gain exposure to careers in the trades. Through their unique programs, the Center is addressing the skill-gap in Nebraska’s workforce and supporting the infrastructure of the State of Nebraska.
Together, our two organizations are fighting to create a brighter future for individuals and families across the metro. Thank you for joining that fight by supporting tonight’s event. Whether you’re a spectator, sponsor or fighter – your involvement is truly making a difference for thousands of people in our community.
Sincerely,
Mike McDonnell President
Omaha Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
Shawna Forsberg President and CEO United Way of
the Midlands
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Winner must be present to win and will be announced before the final bouts.
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Bri Mendoza
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Cerris Systems
Cormaci Construction
Cornerstone Staffing Inc.
Davis Erection Co Inc.
Douglas County Nebraska Sheriff’s Office
Elevator Constructors Local 28
Gaven Montalvo
Grunwald Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Healthgage
IBEW 763
IBEW Local 22
Iron Workers Local 21
IUOE Local 571
JE Dunn Construction Co.
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M.A. Mortenson Company
Machinist Union
Mandelli Mechanical
Mechanical Contractors Association of Omaha Inc.
NE & SW IA Building & Construction Trades Council
Nebraska Center for Workforce
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Nebraska Professional Fire Fighters Association
Nebraska State AFL-CIO
Northern Steel
NRG Media
OPOA Local 101
Patrick Collins
Patriot Crane & Rigging, LLC
Plumbers Local 16
Road Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 669
Senator Dave Wodenkemper
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FOP 88
Age: 24
Heavyweight
Sponsor:
TEAM BLUE
Vinny Giandinoto
IBEW 763
Age: 23
Middleweight
Sponsor:
Jorge Alcantra
BCTGM 50
Age: 22
Super Heavyweight
Tonatiuh Soto
BCTGM 50
Age: 32
Middleweight
VETERAN FIGHT
Zach Snyder
Sponsor:
Steamfitters 464
Age: 29
Heavyweight
TEAM RED
Jason Rivera
IBEW 22
Age: 22
Middleweight
Sponsor:
Patrick Collins
IBEW 22
Age: 21
Super
Heavyweight
IBEW 22
Age: 26
Middleweight
Gaven Montalvo
TEAM BLUE
Nick Delgado
Steamfitters 464
Age: 32
Cruiserweight
Sponsor:
Jedidiah Erdei
Sprinkler Fitters 669
Age: 33
Welterweight
Sponsor:
Gavyn Angerman
Sprinkler Fitters 669
Age: 28
Super Heavyweight
Joe Santos
Steamfitters 464
Age: 28
Light Middleweight
TEAM RED
Jack Sandiland
IBEW 22
Age: 20
Cruiserweight
Sponsor:
Alejandro Mendoza
Steamfitters 464
Age: 30
Welterweight
William Hall
IAFF 3767
Age: 26
Super Heavyweight
Sponsor:
Anthony Glaab
Teamsters 554
Age: 31
Light Middleweight
TEAM BLUE
Kristen Meisenheimer
Union Boxing Gym
Age: 33
Welterweight
Sponsor:
Alexis Morales
Ironworkers 21
Age: 24
Light Heavyweight
Sponsor:
Fidel
Reyes
BCTGM 50
Age: 29
Heavyweight
Noah Zendejas
FOP
Age: 26
Heavyweight
Sponsor: Sponsor:
TEAM RED
Andrea Delgado Northside Boxing Club Age: 34
Welterweight
James Maschka
IBEW 22
Age: 32
Light Heavyweight
Roary Smith
Nebraska Public
Employees 251 Age: 22
Heavyweight
Andres Chairez
IBEW 22
Age: 32
Heavyweight
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