The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Kevin Perry at 7:00 p.m. The Invocation was given by Josh Smith. The membership then said the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of officers was taken. All Officers were present except James Petrey, Danny Brame II. Members added to the list: Ismael Zorolla, Eric Lara, Danny Brame II and Michael Links. The attendance lists of the Executive Board and Steward Meetings for 1/08/2026 were read to the membership. Added to the list: All present. A motion was made by Tom Hanks that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as put on the Website. Seconded by Evan McSpadden.

Communications

            None

New Members

            Antonio Galvan, Johny Martinez, Jerri Brocklehurst, Tiffany Molinar, Brittany Guzman, Cindy Saucedo, Tahra Franek-Haggerton, Shawn Schlattman, Iquisha Butler.

Committee Reports

Health Benefits: Join (New Members) welcomed by Fernando Small. New Regulars do not need to wait to see about joining, See Fernando.

Unfinished Business

1. We are still in need of an Editor.
2. Fernando Small: Steward school in February, please make reservations. Get gas receipt(s).
3. Convention LA. Basic airfare $450. Get a cheap room now. Hotel Perla Autograph has government rate $226 +tax=$264. Book now if possible. When they release it could be too late. Said going to convention: (8) Thomas Hanks, Mike Links, Kevin Perry, Joshua Smith, Toni Smith, I. Zorola, Andres Rodriguez, Fernando Small. Not Going: (3) Jeremy Ladd, Roy Estrada, James Petrey. Not sure: (1) Tommy Magallanes.

New Business

1. Israel Martinez makes a motion for Branch 2589 to host a Retirement Seminar. Josh Smith explains how to go about it. Fernando Small explains it is for members only. Motions seconded by Evan McSpadden. Motion passes. Israel Martinez asks about providing refreshments. Evan McSpadden makes a motion to spend $150 on Seminar. Thomas Hanks seconded. Motion Passes.
2. Kevin perry asks if everyone has copy of Budget. Evan McSpadden makes motion to except the budget. Josh Chavez seconds. Motion passes.
3. Kevin Perry about special school for route count adjustment grievance training. Tyrone Dubose makes motion to send Kevin Perry, Josh Smith, and Howard Steffen to school in Flower Mound. Roy Estrada seconds. Motion passes. Training Jan 30-Feb 2.
4. Kevin Perry speaks about rout count. Do your jobs correctly.
5. Kevin Perry speaks about 3971. If no annual leave, LWOP will be taken. Says so on 3971.

For the Good of the Association

Kevin Perry on H.R. 1522. 109 Cosponsors. Josh Smith will update at February meeting. Kevin Perry asks for things to speak about at the Labor Management meeting. Evan McSpadden-SPR’s in hampers, Next Gen Vehicles. Tyrone Dubose-more vehicles at Monterey. Thomas Hanks-oversize parcels in hampers. Kevin Perry says Jeremy Ladd will talk about the wrap session in February. Kevin Perry reads the win on the uniform grievance.

A motion to pay bills was made by Evan McSpadden. Seconded by Ashley Rigsby. Motion Passed.

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing

Connie Denham won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS “CONNIE”!!!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

Notes taken by Josh Smith

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary