Brian R. Buhle Reelected Central Region Vice President

“135 Secretary-Treasurer Brian R. Buhle
Reelected Central Region Vice President
On The Hoffa-Hall Slate”

Ballots have been counted and the election is over. Secretary-Treasurer Brian R. Buhle has been reelected to the position of Central Region Vice President on the Hoffa-Hall Slate.

“I want to thank the membership of Local No. 135 and the Central Region for their confidence in my leadership as we face the challenges confronting our Union over the next five (5) years”, said Vice President Brian Buhle.

The entire Hoffa-Hall Slate was elected to a new five (5) year term, gaining 60% of the total vote.

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Remembering Alan Beaty

Submitted by: Alan Bevins
March 22, 2011

31 Year Teamster dies in industrial accident
Alan Beaty, a 50 year old employee of Royal Food Products and a member of Teamsters Local 135 died on March 16, 2011 when the floor collapsed under his forklift falling 14 feet to the basement.

Some of his coworkers ran to the basement to help, without hesitation or regard for their own safety, but were unable to move the heavy debris. Their bravery in such a dangerous situation is what hero’s are made of.

Alan left behind a daughter 22 and 2 sons’ ages 24 and 26. Alan’s brother Kelvin wanted me to express the family’s appreciation of the outpouring of sympathy from his union brothers and sisters after this tragic accident.

Alan was an avid gardener, fisherman, and guitarist who loved to play Southern Rock. Words cannot express the loss felt by his Teamster Brothers and Sisters at Royal Foods and everyone here at Local 135. We will all miss Alan very much.

FORMER HISTORIC MICHIGAN ROAD COULD BECOME STATE BYWAY

By: Bill Turner, Business Representative

Locals sometimes view Michigan Boulevard, commonly referred to as “The Boulevard” as a trafficky through fare that, depending on the season and/or road repairs and politics or temperament, can divide the city. Now, however, a statewide steering committee has asked INDOT to name “The Boulevard” a state byway and use it to help unite the state.

The history of the city is intertwined with historic legacy of what then was known as the historic Michigan Road and is now Michigan Boulevard. As far back as 1828 the 270 miles of road began in Madison Indiana and ended in Michigan City. The primary purpose of the road was to spur development of the northern parts of the state and to create access to shipping ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan. The route connected Madison on the Ohio River to Michigan City along Lake Michigan via Indianapolis which was then the new state capital.

Teamster 135 Lafayette - Shop With The Mayor

Teamster 135 Lafayette take kids shopping, mayor Tony Roswarski, Santa and Mrs Santa, Randy and Denice Nelson & Carl and Deb Cadwallader go to Toys-R-Us and give each kid $100.00.

Technisand Ratifies New Agreement

By: Bill Turner, Business Representative

Technisand Inc. Po Box 426, 840 Livingston Road, Bridgman, Michigan ratified a new three year agreement. Members retained the same Health and Welfare coverage, increased their pension three steps over three years also a wage increase each year. Technisand produces different types of resin and foundry sand. Technisand is a subsidiary of Fairmount Minerals, Wedron, Illinois. Technisand has been in business for decades. Teamsters Local 298 and Local 135 have had members at Technisand since the middle sixties. Technisand has twenty-five Local 135 members at present.

Y.R.C. MEMBER WINS SCHOLARSHIP

James Cassidy, YRC member, is a proud father, and he should be! His daughter, Katie’s application was drawn recently as one of the recipients for the Michael W. Carver, Sr. Scholarship. Katie received her check along with Dad. She wanted to make certain that we thanked all of the people, especially Danny L Barton, Brian Buhle and American Income Life who were involved in the award. She promised to put the money to good use. Congratulations, Katie!

Congratulations to Michael Conatser

Congratulations to Michael Conatser, for winning the Michael W. Carver, Sr. Scholarship. He was presented a check for $1,000.00, by business agent Jim Wilkinson, for his wife Angelina's education. Michael works for I. M. I. , in Muncie, In

Congratulations to Donald Voss

Congratulations to Donald Voss, for winning the Michael W. Carver Sr. Scholarship. He was presented a check for $1,000.00, by business agent, Jim Wilkinson, for his daughter Ashley's education. Donald is employed by Coca-cola in Anderson, In.

Congratulations to Terry Hooks

Terry Hooks was one of the winners of the Michael W. Carver, Sr. scholarships. Terry’s daughter Terrice is attending Purdue University majoring in Biology. Terry is a thirty year member of Teamsters Local 135 working at American Art Clay Company. Congratulations Terry.

Congratulations to Jamie Lundgren

Chautauqua Flight Attendant, Jamie Lundgren was one of the four lucky winners of this year’s Michael W. Carver Scholarship. The drawing took place at the Local 135 Stewards Appreciation dinner in September. She appears in the photo below with her son Taylor. Taylor is the graduating high school senior who will receive the $1000 scholarship to help him as he continues his education. Jamie has been a Teamster Flight Attendant for the last 3 years and lives in Elgin, Texas and commutes to her Base in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We wish Taylor every success in pursuing his educational goals and congratulate his Mom, Jamie and the entire Lundgren family on being one of our winners!

Swanson Center Ratifies New Agreement

By Bill Turner, Business Representative
Swanson Center, 450 St. John Road, Suite 501, Michigan City, Indiana ratified a new one year schedule A Agreement. The member received a wage increase, retained the same health and welfare and pension benefits.

Swanson Center is LaPorte County's only mental health provider and has been providing mental health services for decades in this area. Swanson Center also provides drug abuse counseling plus several other programs to patients and clients. Swanson Center has eighty-three Teamsters Local 135 members.

Free Pumpkins

Newspaper Article
Submitted by: Alan Bevins, Business Representative
October 28, 2010

Free Pumpkins
Local 135 gave away hundreds of pumpkins to the members’ kids and the neighborhood kids. These pumpkins were donated by Attorney Matt Lark who grows them at his ranches in Loogootee, Indiana and Greenfield, Indiana. We appreciate all the work from those who volunteered to gather the pumpkins and distribute them to all these children. Worthwhile work when you see the smiles on these kids faces.

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Gleaners Food Bank



Feed the Children
By Alan Bevins, Business Representative

Over Labor Day weekend, the Teamsters, the NFL Players Association, Feed the Children, and School of the Legends from across Louisiana and Mississippi delivered two tractor-trailers full of food and essentials to families of New Orleans. The distribution was held at the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and helped 800 families in need. Several Officers and Members of Local 270, NFL players from the New Orleans Saints, mothers of NFL players, and representatives from the NFL players association, showed up to help unload the trucks and distribute the food.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Business Agent at the following phone numbers:
Lexington and Indianapolis Jeff Combs @ 317-639-3541
Louisville, Evansville, Cincinnati and Wilmington Neil Mathews @ 812-876-3322
Bloomington, IL, Davenport, Cleveland East and West Jerod Warnock @ 219-874-5269

Fraternally Yours,
Jeff Combs




Lafayette office and teamsters 135 receives award from mayor Tony Roswarski for its part in shop with the mayor program