The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Mike Links at 7:05 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 Fernando Small and Tom Hanks. Members added to the list tonight:  Fernando Small, Tom Hanks and Ismael Zorola. The attendance lists of the Executive Board and Steward Meetings for 10/10/2024 were read to the membership. Added to the list: Tommy Magallanes, Jeremiah Flores and Matthew Gonzales. A motion was made by Jeremiah Flores that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as put on the Website. Seconded by Eric Lara.

Communications

            None

New Members

            Matthew Kobilan, Stephanie Richardson, Annemissis Adcock, Tristan Kepper, Dusty Clift, Zachery Richards, Antonio Ascencio, Matthew Jimenez, Enoch Lara, Troy Gregory, Lawrence Wilkerson, Isacc Jimenez, Eric Lara.

            New CCA member initiation tonight—Troy Gregory, Lawrence Wilkerson, Eric Lara, and Isacc Jimenez

Committee Reports

            None   

Unfinished Business

1. Possible Tentative Agreement reached, National said to be meeting this Saturday 10/19/24.
2. We still have not made a claim yet on the roof, we will get with the insurance to get an adjuster out.
3. November 11^th – December 9^th is open season for Health Insurance. You must resign up for insurance even if you have it now and want to keep the same insurance. It will not rollover as in years past.
4. The Christmas party/ Installation dinner will be on Sat. December 7^th at 7:00 pm. Danny Brame II made a motion to us Bigham’s BBQ. Seconded by Bob Wolfe. Motion passed.

New Business

1. Color coded calendars have been ordered. You may purchase from Stewards at $4.75 each.

For the Good of the Association

We are in need of uniforms for our closet at the Union Hall.

Officer Nominations:

Those not here tonight must write a letter of acceptance within 5 days (Tue 10/22/24)

            President—Josh Smith, Kevin Perry

            Vice President—Jeremiah Flores, Danny Brame II, Justin Williams

            Recording Secretary—James Petrey (Winner by Acclamation)

            Financial Secretary—No nomination

            Treasurer—Toni Smith (Winner by Acclamation)

            Health Benefits—Fernando Small (Winner by Acclamation)

            Sgt. at Arms—Tom Hanks (Winner by Acclamation)

            Editor—No nomination

            Trustees (3)—Michael Links, Juan Baca, Jeremy Ladd, Rudy Garcia, Ismael Zorola,

            Eric Lara, Elias Leon

Voting will be Thursday 11/21/24 between 5pm and 7pm at the

 Union Hall, 1101 31^st, 79411

A motion to pay bills was made by Danny Brame II. Seconded by Elias Leon. Motion Passed.

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing

Veronica Torres won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS “VERONICA”!!!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary