The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Mike Links at 7:07 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. The attendance lists of the Executive Board and Steward Meetings for 11/14/2024 were read to the membership. Added to the list: Josh Smith, Toni Smith, Jimmy Wilson. A motion was made by Danny Brame that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as put on the Website. Seconded by Andy Rodriguez.

Communications

            None

New Members

            None

Committee Reports

            Insurance—If you are going to change insurance, you must get it done by 12/09. It will stay the same as what you have if you do not pick.

            Life Insurance—Look into Life insurance from the MBA. The sooner you start it, the cheaper it is and will not go up every 5 years like Postal Life Insurance.

Unfinished Business

1. Tentative Agreement (TA)—Jeremy Ladd talks about what he learned at the meeting he attended. They said the TA will be either mailed out with your ballet or be viewable online. They talked about the problem with uniform prices is that nearly all the companies are owned by one, they just go by different names. NALC is trying to figure out a way we can get the uniforms cheaper.

New Business

1. Elections tonight—President:Kevin Perry

      Trustees:  Mike Links, Juan Baca and Ismael Zorolla

For the Good of the Association

            2025-2026 Officers:  President—Kevin Perry

                                               Vice President—Danny Brame II

                                               Recording Secretary—James Petrey

                                               Treasurer—Toni Smith

                                               Health Benefits/Financial Secretary—Fernando Small

                                               Sgt at Arms—Tom Hanks

                                               Trustees—Mike Links, Juan Baca, Ismael Zorolla

Editor–None currently

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

A motion to pay bills was made by Tyrone Dubose II. Seconded by Tommy Magallanes. Motion Passed.

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing

Lawrence Wilkenson won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS “Lawrence”!!!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary