The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Kevin Perry at 7:06 p.m. The Invocation was given by Tyrone Deboise. The membership then said the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of officers was taken. All Officers were present except Thomas Hanks and Israel Martinez. Members added to the list: Thomas Hanks, Israel Martinez, Veronica Torres and Roy Estrada. The attendance lists of the Executive Board and Steward Meetings for 9/10/2026 were read to the membership. Added to the list: Toni Smith, Fernando Small, Evan McSpadden and Josh Smith. A motion was made by Jeremy Ladd that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as read in the September Newsletter. Seconded by Evan McSpadden. 

Communications 

None 

New Members 

None 

Committee Reports 

The 2027 booklet for Medicare is out. We will have about 10 extra NALC Insurance booklets if you need to look at one. 

Unfinished Business 

1. If you have not updated your address with National, you may not get a ballot so do so immediately. 

2. Spring School in Albuquerque February 13 -15, 2027. 

3. Ideas for the Installation Banquet food? Josh Smith suggests Bigham BBQ. 

4. In need of volunteers for Election Committee for November elections. 

New Business 

1. Labor Management Meeting: 1) Monterrey has 6 management, told not Unions concern. 2) They will follow up on why they are missing a urinal in men’s room. 3) Management counting carriers in office without a 24-hour notice. 4) Water filters at stations are on red, will be followed up on. 5) Amazon Sunday carriers are being put on call status, will talk with management. 

2. National election notices will be mailed out between September 18-28. Must be returned and received by October 19, 2026. 

3. Local elections—nominations for Officers and Delegates for 2027 State convention at the October 15th union meeting. Elections will be held November 19, 2026, from 5-7 pm. Results that night at the union meeting. 

4. Jacob Petrowski makes a motion to buy racks for uniform closet. Evan McSpadden makes a motion to spend up to $150. Jeremy Ladd makes a motion to table for a month to try and locate give away racks. Seconded by Evan McSpadden. Motion passed. 

For the Good of the Association 

1. CLC candidates talk about the positions they are running for and their agenda. 

A. Corey Walton from Nashville, TN Branch 4 running for NALC Executive V.P. 

B. Kimetra Simpson-Lewis, President of Dallas Branch 132 running for NALC Vice President 

C. William Moody, President of Austin Branch 18 running for NBA Region 10 

D. Esteban Rodriguez, Vice President of San Antonio Branch 421 running for NALC Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 

Make sure you wear sunscreen. 

We need to have a work night. 

A motion to pay bills was made by Mike Links. Seconded by Evan McSpadden. Motion Passed. 

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing 

Lawrence Wilkerson won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS LAWRENCE!!! 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. 

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary