The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Kevin Perry 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 Roy Estrada. Members added to the list: Roy Estrada and Tyrone Debose. The attendance lists of the Executive Board and Steward Meetings for 4/16/2026 were read to the membership. Added to the list: Israel Martinez, Mike Links, Roy Estrada and Jeremy Ladd. A motion was made by Josh Smith that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as put on the Website. Seconded by Thomas Hanks.

Communications

            None

New Members

None

Committee Reports

Anyone becoming a regular, let them know about NALC insurance.

Unfinished Business

1. Delegates to National, make your hotel reservations.
2. SPMS grievance was impassed.
3. Retirement Seminar will be April 26, 2026, at the Union Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4. By laws, we still have two that need to be adjusted.
5. May 31, 2026, is the deadline for the TSALC scholarship submission.

New Business

1. Labor management meeting: they will look into ice machines not working at some stations, if you have a Promaster with the AC not working, write it up as a safety hazard. Parking—you are allowed to back into parking spaces. Leave a notice on packages in a non-safe location if it does not have an endorsement to leave. Rendering aid to accident victims, Montez says you can if you do not put you in an unsafe situation. As long as you are in sight of the vehicle, you are not required to lock vehicle door.
2. At the May union meeting, Shawn Boyd will be giving an award to Toni Smith for helping a guy having a seizure in his car.
3. Evan McSpadden makes a motion to increase the May meeting food budget by $50. Seconded by Mike Links. Motion passed.
4. Thomas Hanksmakes a motion to provide food for the Retirement Seminar. Seconded by Jeremy Ladd. Motion passed.
5. Our Postmaster has been driving around doing street observations.
6. Kevin Perry will meet with stations to get the release of the annual weeks not used for National Convention.

For the Good of the Association

1. Aaron Brocklehurst sworn in as our new Editor.
2. Summer is coming, please start drinking plenty of fluids.
3. Fernando Small, Andres Rodriguez, Tommy Magallanes and Emilio Perez received retirement pins.
4. Mike Links received pin and plaque for his service as past president.

A motion to pay bills was made by Evan McSpadden. Seconded by Israel Martinez. Motion Passed.

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing

Julian Montez won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS “JULIAN”!!!

The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary