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FIGHTING THE
BATTLE
IN
SEATTLE
DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT NOT
FINAL!!!
Monday, August 29 Day 1
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7:45 to 8:45 AM
- Inter-Union Appointed Coordinators Meeting
Whidbey Room, San Juan Level
·
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 AM
Delegate Registration and Caucus by Union Affiliation
IBEW
Cascade Ballroom 1, Mezzanine Level
UWUA
Cascade Ballroom 2, Mezzanine Level
USW*
St. Helens Room, Mezzanine Level
ICWU/UFCW
Stuart
Room
, Mezzanine Level
UA
Olympic Room, Mezzanine Level
CEP
Adams Room, Mezzanine Level
TIU/OPEIU
Baker Room, Mezzanine Level
*USWA
and PACE have combined International Unions to form USW.
1:00
to 4:30 PM
GENERAL SESSION
Cascade
Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
Moderator:
Jim Hunter, IBEW Utility
Department Director
·
Pledge of
Allegiance
·
Respect
to the Canadian Flag
·
Invocation
·
Welcoming
Remarks
·
American Gas Association,
1:30 PM
Thomas
L. Moskittis
Director,
External Affairs
400 N. Capitol St. NW
4th
Floor
Washington
,
DC
20001
(202) 824-7000
·
Current
update from the Pipeline Safety Division,
2:15
PM
Richard
Sanders, Division Manager
U.S. Department of Transportation
Office
of Pipeline Safety, Operator Qualification
Director, Training and Qualification
Pipeline
Training Policies, OQ Issues, and Welding
Oklahoma City
,
OK
(405)
954-7214
Richard.sanders@tsi.jccbi.gov
·
Update
on the Operator Qualification Rule,
3:00 PM
Laura
Hughes
Laborers-Employers
Cooperation and Education Trust (LECET)
LECET
Pipeline Market Representative
905
16th Street, NW
,
Washington
,
DC
20006
(202) 783-3545
laura.hughes10@gte.net
·
Bargaining
Unit Health Care,
3:45
PM
Christopher
J. Blass
Vice
President & National Director
Labor
& Trust
Sales
& Account Management
Kaiser
Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
One
Kaiser
Plaza
Oakland
,
CA
94612
(510) 271-2647
Chirstopher.J.Blass@kp.org
August
30 Tuesday Day 2
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
, Skills Workshops
·
Distribution
Cascade 1, hosted by IBEW Don Krause
·
Service
Cascade 2, hosted by CEP, Gary Ellis
·
Clerical
St. Helens
, hosted by USW, Debra Birkholz and
UWUA,
Karen Bryon
·
Transportation
Olympic, hosted by PACE Dennis Chaplin
and
Charlie Rittenhouse, UWUA
1:00 to 4:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION
Cascade
Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
·
Advances
in Fire Retardant Clothing,
1:15
PM
Scott Margolin,
Field Technical Manager
Westex
Inc.
2845 West 48th Place
;
Chicago
,
IL
60632
Phone (773) 523-7000: Fax (773) 523-0965
·
Supplemental
Insurance Programs,
2:00
PM
Robbie Whitestone
National
Group Protection, Inc.
1445
Greenbrier Place
Charlottesville
,
VA
22901
(800) 344-9016
·
Airlines
Vested Pension Plan Tragedy,
2:45 PM
Rich
Johnsen
International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
1445
Greenbrier Place
San
Francisco
,
CAC
·
CD
presentation and review,
3:30
PM
IBEW Utility
Department
6:00 to 8:00 PM
RECEPTION
Grand
Ballroom Grand Level
Delegate and Guest
Reception
August
31 Wednesday Day 3
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
, Skills Workshops
·
Distribution
Cascade 1, hosted by IBEW Don Krause
·
Service
Cascade 2, hosted by CEP, Gary Ellis
·
Clerical
St. Helens
, hosted by UWUA, Martha Harris
·
Transportation
Olympic, hosted by PACE, Dennis Chaplin
and
Charlie Rittenhouse, UWUA
11:30
AM
DISMISS
FOR DAY - NO GENERAL SESSION
September
1, Thursday Day 4
8:30 to 11:00 AM
GENERAL SESSION
Cascade
Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
·
Workshop
Reports
·
Conference
Issues: 2006 Conference
& Wrap up
·
Drawing
for ?
For those interested in site seeing or
that may have spouses along please check out this site for some
exceptional savings http://www.goseattlecard.com/
Some
fun things to check out while in Seattle:
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1. The Space
Needle- Ok, this is a no brainier, but a trip to
Seattle
isn't complete without a trip to our renowned landmark! The
Space Needle was the brainchild of a
Seattle
businessman who created the space aged tower for the 1962
Seattle World's fair and has since become the very symbol of
Seattle
. Tickets are
$12 for adults, $10 for kids 11-17 and seniors, and children
aged 4-10 can get in for $5. Those
who dine at the Space Needle's restaurant can visit the
observation deck for free. For
more information call (206) 628-0888.
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2. Downtown
Seattle- There is, of course, Pike Place Market and
the water front, great shopping, and tons of delectable
restaurants. It's
a great place to bring a group of people with dissimilar
ideas of fun as there is so much to do. Those
with an eye for art can head for the
Seattle
Art Museum
(www.seatteartmuseum.org),
kids love the aquarium (www.seattleaquarium.org)
and history buffs will get a kick out of the underground
Seattle
tour in
Pioneer Square
(206) 682-4646.
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3. Spirit of
Washington
Dinner Train- A bit pricey, rates are an average of $60,
but it is reported well worth the money. The
remodeled vintage train leaves
Renton
and takes you over the Wilburton Trestle and along
Lake Washington
's shoreline to the Columbia Winery in Woodinville where
passengers leave the train for a 45 minute stopover. The
winery offers tours, wine tasting (free!), and shopping;
passengers receive a 10% discount on all wines. Great
for socializing and sightseeing at the same time. Check out their
website, www.spiritofwashingtondinnertrain.com,
for more detailed information.
4.
Fremont
area- With its eclectic shops and distinctive art
galleries, Fremont is a great way to spend an afternoon and find
quirky little souvenirs or that perfect, yet distinctly
unconventional, piece of art to hang over the fireplace. The
best day to visit this funky little nook in
Seattle
is on Sunday when
Fremont
holds its weekly flea market. While
it's not the world's biggest flea market , they do offer a great
variety of goodies from jewelry, art, linens and lots of
furniture; beware though, much of the furniture has been
"shabby chiced." In
layman's terms that basically means that the furniture and home dιcor
has been painted white and distressed. A
cute look, but not if you are looking for something in its
original condition and at half the price. The
market also offers produce, the amount and type depends on the
time of year, and beautiful bouquets of flowers. To
get directions and other information visit the Fremont Flea Market
website at www.fremontmarket.com.
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5.
Mount
Rainier
National
Park-
What better way to spend a beautiful sunny day than outside, and
what better place than our city's beautiful backdrop,
Mount Rainier
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Breathtaking views as well as several hiking trails for city
slickers, hard core outdoors people and everything in between. The
drive is about 2 ½ hours from
Seattle
, and was well worth it as the views up to
Paradise
exceeded all expectations. Be
sure to stop at
Narada
Falls
, about 3 miles before you hit
Paradise
, to catch more spectacular views. Once
at
Paradise
, stop in at the
Henry
M.
Jackson
Visitor
Center
and decide which trail to hike.
The Skyline Trail is just over five miles long. The Skyline
hike is often steep, but definitely worth the effort. The
view of the summit of
Mt.
Rainier
can be tremendous as the views of the Cascades. A
word of advice to those inexperienced in hiking; layer up, the
weather can change in an instant at that altitude, wear sunscreen,
and bring the appropriate shoes that have good traction. You
will be hiking above the timberline and in the snow. No
tank tops and tennis shoes or you will get sun burned and bruised
from falls. To learn more about
Mt.
Rainier
and its many sites and trails (over 200) visit www.nps.gov/mora
or www.mount.rainier.national-park.com.
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6. Safeco Field
Featuring a retractable roof, extensive views of downtown Seattle and
Puget Sound, as well as a great view of the field even from the
nosebleed sections and plenty of scrumptious baseball food selections,
it's not hard to understand why Safeco Field has such a great reputation
among fans and players. The
Mariners, one of the American League's best teams, plays there. For
those not interested in
America
's favorite pastime or who are not in town during the playing season,
Safeco Field offers tours of the stadium starting at $7 for adults. To
receive more information on tours and the playing schedule visit their website.
Home
stand during conference: 8-27
Saturday and 8-28 Sunday The Chicago White Sox.
On 8-29 Monday thru 8-30 Wednesday The
New York
Yankees.
7. Redhook Beer
Brewery and Chateau Ste.
Michelle Winery
Located across the street from one and another in Woodinville, the
brewery and winery are fantastic ways to spend an afternoon no matter
what the weather. Start the
day at Ste. Michelle and enjoy a complimentary tour of the winery which
includes a wine tasting. In
addition to the free wine tasting offered during the tour, there is also
a tasting bar featuring select reserve and single vineyard wines for $5.
Lush winery grounds make the
perfect setting for a picnic, so if the sun is shining bring along your
picnic basket.
After spending a few refined hours of amusement at the winery, head
over to the Redhook brewery for a more raucous time. For
only a buck you get a tour of the facility as well as a free beer
tasting and a souvenir tasting glass. For
beer lovers, this is definitely a dollar well spent. The
brewery also offers a pub-like restaurant, so if you are hungry stop in
for a bite and more beer! Both
of these facilities also feature concerts during the summer. For
more information about these facilities as well as concert information,
visit their websites at www.ste-michelle.com
and http://www.redhook.com/happs_forecasters1.htm.
8. Argosy Cruise
Since much of the city is surrounded by water, one of the best ways
to see more of its panoramas is by boat. The
ride is fun and informative, and visitors are always impressed. Argosy
Cruises offers a wide array of tours throughout the sound and various
lakes as well as dinner and lunch cruises. Book
your trip online at their website, www.argosycruises.com
and save 5% on your tickets! It's
a great way to spend the day whether you've lived here for years or it's
your first time to the area.
9. Steven's Pass
If you're aching to get away from the city, a drive to the summit of
Steven's pass is a terrific way to spend the day. Whether
the pass is bathed in sunshine, snow, or the colors of fall, it is
always a beautiful drive and a fabulous way to get a better feel for
this spectacular state. There
are also plenty of excellent pit stops along the way for those of you
looking to get a little closer to nature. Deception
falls, located about 6 ½ miles east of Skykomish, is a favorite. The
short, yet picturesque, trail is not very difficult, and there are
plenty of scenic picture taking opportunities, especially at the falls
which are at the height of their beauty during high water periods. Further
down the road, near
Lake
Wenatchee
, is an excellent little restaurant, The
59er Diner. Juicy
hamburgers, crispy fries, and mouth-watering milk shakes are the
specialty of the quaint fifties style diner. For
more info on the restaurant call (509) 763-2267. To learn more about the
many hiking trails on Steven's Pass visit www.wta.org.
10. EMP
Music lovers of all ages will love this hands-on museum. Paul
Allen's tribute to all things musical includes interactive exhibits,
tons of inimitable artifacts, and even room for live concerts. Rather
than follow a herd of tourists through the museum, you can wander at
your own pace and still have the benefit of a tour guide by using EMP's
handheld virtual tour guides. For
Jimi Hendrix fans, the museum also features an entire exhibit dedicated
to the legend. Don't forget
the Liquid Lounge for live music and concerts. Plan
on spending hours in this enormous space known for both its unique
architecture and its dedication to honoring music that you, your kids,
and your parents listen to. For
hours, location and ticket and concert information visit their website
at www.emplive.com.
Special thanks to Todd
Newkirk (I.B.E.W. Utility Department) for work on this agenda
and conference.
Agenda 2004
Coronado Springs Resort
Lake
Buena Vista
,
Florida
September
20-23, 2004
"Staying
Alive in 2005!"
Host
Union
:
Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers
Union
(PACE)
Participating Unions:
International
Union
of
Operating Engineers - IUOE
Communications, Energy and Paperworkers
Union
of
Canada
CEP
United Steelworkers of
America
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USWA
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW
International Brotherhood of Teamsters - IBT
ICWUC I UFCW
Office & Professional Employees International
Union
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OPEIU
Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers
Union
-
PACE
Transport Workers of
America
- TWU
United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters - UA
Utility Workers of
America
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UWUA
Monday,
September 20, 2004
:
7:45 a.m.
Coordinators Meeting
9:00 a.m.
Registration
Caucuses of Individual Unions
12:00 p.m.
Lunch Break
1:30 p.m.
General Session -
Moderator:
Jim Pannell, Administrative Vice President, PACE
International
Union
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