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March2018 Issue 269

IATSE Local 80 2520 W Olive Ave Burbank, Ca 91505

818-526-0700 800-994-1080 818-526-0719 fax

[email protected]

Editor: Kent H Jorgensen

Web site:

www.iatselocal80.org

Congrats to Tommy Valentin,

Newly Elected Sec/Tres

NOTICE: General Membership Meeting Change

As per the Local 80 Constitution and By Laws, the April 1 General Membership Meeting has been changed to April 8.

At the February General Membership meeting, brother Tommy Valentin was elected Secretary-Treasurer to replace brother Rick Schunke who retired at the end of the year after 18 years in the office and 40 some years as a Local 80 Grip. Valentin will serve until the next regular Local election.

Members Owe Rick Schunke a

Big Thank You for Decades of Service by Kent H Jorgensen

I would like to ask some indulgents from the members. December 29 was the last day in the office for Rick Schunke. 18 years ago Rick replaced Pat Hoff as Sec/Tres after Pats untimely death.

Rick had large shoes to fill. He and Pat were friends and part of an Executive Board and leadership that modernized the Local, increased the treasury, increased the real estate holdings, and made things transparent. The Local, with Rick on the board and as Sec/Tres, began the newsletter, it started one of the first websites for an IATSE Local, the Safety and Training Department was created,

it began the Jim Buck Benevolent fund, started organizing ancillary businesses, and began representing Marine Department workers.

Members depended on Rick. He was at the hall early, filling calls, talking to members, and giving council when needed.

I feel fortunate to know him. He deserves the appreciation of the membership for his years of service and for dedication.

Rick we wish you a great retirement. May the road raise up to meet your feet.

May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. Until we meet again.

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Mar 4, 10:00 am: General Membership Meeting

Mar 18, 9:00 am: Executive Board Meeting

Mar 30: Good Friday Holiday (offices closed)

Apr 8, 10:00 am: General Membership Meeting

Apr 22, 9:00 am: Executive Board Meeting

Apr 28: International Workers Memorial Day

Calendar

In Memoriam:

Greg F. Wright Born: 08/17/1982 Obligated: 08/03/2001 Died: 12/26/2017 Lawrence C. Shuler Born: 06/21/1932 Obligated: 02/06/1955 Died: 01/23/2018

Members names are not announced in this space until the receipt of acceptable notification of death. Acceptable notification generally means an original death certificate or a report from the Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans.

2nd Quarter Dues are Due March 31

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RETIREE PRESCRIPTION CO-PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT REMINDER

Local 80 strongly recommends that retirees mail their prescription co-payment receipts to Local 80 as soon as possible after the end of each calendar quarter; receipts that are received after the following deadlines cannot be reimbursed:

January, February and March receipts must be received no later than May 1st

April, May and June receipts must be received no later than August 1st

July, August and September receipts must be received no later than November 1st

October, November and December receipts must be received no later than February 1st

Submissions should be addressed to:

RX CO-PAY IATSE LOCAL 80 2520 W OLIVE AVE STE 200 BURBANK CA 91505-4529

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I have, what seems like, the almost impossible task of filling the shoes that brother Rick Schunke once wore. His was a tough act to follow as was the act of the Secretary-Treasurer Pro Temp, Brother Craig Conover. To those who may think the work of secretary-Treasurer is a light weight job. Well, Im here to tell you its not. I find it as challenging as the toughest stage rig and just as rewarding.

Brother Schunkes almost 2 decades in this office and 40 plus years as a Local 80 member is a testament to not only his skills but also to his stamina. To Brother Schunke I salute you and say thank you for your many years of service. To Brother Criag Conover a big thank you for all your help in these past few weeks. For your grace and courtesy, again thank you. For your endless patience, thank you and for the endurance of listening to question after question what else could I say besides, thank you. The learning curve is long and wide, and I have much to catch up on. The day flies by as if it was only a minute. And, still I have much to do, much to learn.

To the brothers and sisters who placed their faith in me I also want to send out a big hearty THANK YOU. My pledge to you is hard work, tenacity, diligence and to be of service to you in all areas within the scope of the job you have charged me with. I am willing and ready to go the distance. But remember I cant do it without you.

Some of the things I have seen, as it relates to the members are: At least twice a day and as much as 5 times a day I receive a notice of claim for unemployment insurance. Somewhere between the member and EDD there seems to be a mis-communication of who the employer maybe. And, while we are here to help employment verification the Local is not the employer. We can let EDD know that you are listed as available. Also, if you call in when you get a call and when you are laid off, a copy of your work record can be sent out. Your employer of record for EDD purposes is the payroll company. So, please, keep in mind when filing for unemployment insurance the payroll company, not Local 80, should be listed as your employer.

The same would apply if you are filing for disability and workers comp insurance. And, this would be a big one. Filing the wrong information can and most likely will slow the process up and affect receiving the benefit in a timely manner. Again, the payroll company is the employer of record. If you are going on to be on disability or workers comp make sure you inform the plans, MPIPHP. This will help extend your health and welfare while recovering.

The other big one is members applying for a loan. In my short time here, I have already had 6 come across my desk. All asking the same questions. Questions of annual income and how long employed by the local etc. These questions are usually from and inexperienced loan officer. The only information the Local needs to provide is how long you have been in the Local and if you are in good standing. While I can provide a bit of information and send a nice letter about the nature of our work. The other information is something I am not privy to. So, when dealing with any loans, the Local is the employer to establish how long you have been at the job. The income verification has to be worked out with the locan people. In the end I believe it will save you valuable time and effort.

As noted in the previous newsletter, full dues for the year of 2018 are $227.00 and if you earned less $7396.00 then you'll be eligible for minimum dues. Also, please be aware that their other options if falling on slow times which include hardship dues and the Jim Buck memorial fund. Besides the local there are many venues of help to members of the Motion Picture industry. One only has to call and ask. Remembering that this is a brotherhood/sisterhood is to remember your not alone.

At our last general membership meeting we had a huge turnout. It was awe inspiring sight to see all the members who came out to cast your vote. It was an awesome display of unity and fellowship. For all those who have said in the past, some of you were at the meeting too, their vote doesnt count. I believe that is no longer a qualified reason not to attend a meeting. Your voice, your votes and your presence count beyond your belief. If you dont show up and you dont participate, believe it or not your vote still counts. No vote at all, is a vote for the winning team. So bare that in mind for any future elections. Suit up and show up, be a part of the process and together we can move mountains. Alone I cant but together we can. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the next general membership meeting.

In closing I would like to once again thank the membership. Keep in mind I am here for you and to be of maximum service to you. My door is always open to the you. I am but a phone call away. If I cant provide the answer I will do my best to seek the answer for you. No question is to silly and together no problem is insurmountable. Looking forward to the future. Tommy V.

From the Desk of the Secretary-Treasurer

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Members Suspended From Membership As of February 20, 2017

Article XV Section VI Any member three months in arrears for dues shall be suspended. Per Article XV Section VI of the Local 80

Constitution and Bylaws the following have been suspended from membership.

Joseph David Ahuna Jr Frank R Aldapa Richard C Alexander II Mitchel Almaraz Tina Ameduri Aaron J. Ammerman Michael W Anderson Robert Otto Anderson Jr Jose Antonio Angeles Matthew A Armbruster Cindy Babbitt Matthew Leroy Banks Steve Edward Barcena Travis Allen Belgard Raymundo Benavidez Greg Bennett Tod Benton Bradley Boyer Eric Budlong Bradley A. Burgoon Charles Quinn Butler John Christopher Byers Michael Philip Byrd Jonathan Caballero Jason S Campus Hector Javier Canales Shawn Kevin Carberry Steven Wayne Carmer Antony M. Carrafa Scott Chase Mauricio G Chuc John Cicolello Peter Clemence Glen Consbruck David Mario Conti Thomas William Conway Tim Crickard Daniel Richard Crowley Jeffrey Wade Curtis Fredrick J. Davis Eric R. Denman Jared Dewitt Chad Michael Diekmann Jacob Camron Dovalina Brian William Drown Robert Duke Manuel Richard Duran Mark Duran Lawrence Escobedo Matthew James Estes Eddie W. Evans Glen Pierce Evans Mark Edward Evans

Louis C Farah JR Aaron Felton Brandon William Flohr Danielle R Forlizzi Robert G Forrest Gregory Lewis Freeman Scott Froschauer Jon Jacob Funk Damian Gioso Fusca Ramon Galvez Daniel Garcia Jordan Garretson David Anthony Gonzalez Richard Sanford Gordon Michael Green Starla Gresham David John Gunderson Gregory C. Hansen Steve D Hassenpflug Robert Head David J. Helman Richard B Hendricks Dinora Hernandez Edward Herrera Michelle L Hoffman S. Toulouse Holliday Robert F. Hooven III Steven Sargent Hubbell Robert F Huber William G Hudnall Dean T Jackson Nancy G James David Scott Jelin Darren Johnson Terrence L Johnson Matthew Joyce James Kehoe David M Kemp Michael Macrcel Kenne Ted Scott Kennedy Michael Scott Kerr Tamu Khalfani Benjamin A. Kilmer Mary M. King Nicholas Bruce Kirsten Jack Korbel Jacob Thomas Korbel Didier Koskas Joseph Kraft Kevin Krakower David O Krupnick Steve Kurges David Andrew Labreche

Gray B Lanaux Leonard Larosa James Lemus James T. Lewis Rashaad Jamal Lewis Pat Liampetchakul Anthony Taylor Lockerman Julian Samuel Lopez Peter Turner Malamphy Peter Maldonado Bruce J Manchan Dennie G Martinez Nokoni Martinez Todd R Masterson Robert Landis Matthews Stephen Mattson Dominic Mazzola Gary Mcbride Byron Scott Mcculloch James Mcgilvray Charles R Mckinney Sean Conroy Mehen David Eugene Middleton Taylor Milewsky Daniel Preston Miller Steven Joseph Millpointer Matt Minke Andrea Miraglia Alex Bernard Montes Josh Mott Michael Edward Mull Greg Mustin Ken Najera Daniel Allan Nasworthy Michael Ross Oddo Francisco M Orozco Travis William Pafford Christopher Gus Papajohn Nickolas George Papanickolas David Matthew Peirce Steve Peungraksa James T Pickerell Rickey N Pratt Joel Prescott Reynaldo Prieto Roy Steven Prophet Adan E Quintanilla Andre Ramirez William Ramirez Jr Daniel Todd Ramsey Scott Lee Rayzor Sergio Rendon Christopher J Reynolds

David Riggio Craig S Riley Clayton C Rodriguez Rudy Tookem Rodriguez Skye C Rodriguez Hunter I. Rogers Richard Rowe Darryl Orlando Rue Joseph H. Ruiz Frank J Ryan Anthony Michael Santa Croce Pablo Santiago John Savola David S Scheinfarb Basil M Schmidt Gene Ian Schutt Cary Schwartz Emmons Sebenius Darrell B. Sheldon Gene Soto Kurtis J Stevens Cameron Stewart James Theodore Sweet Edward M Szczesniak Austin Douglas Taylor Joseph Wendell Teague Gregg Thompson Maxwell Peter Thorpe Terry Trebilcock Nicholas Alan Tredway Jr Gary Trejo William Jerome Tricarico Joe Troiano Michael R Trombly Tracy James Tucker Jason Untersee Christopher James Updegrave Richard Urbauer Ronald G Veto Thomas N Villa Ryan Vonlossberg Troy David Walker Jason Werntz Jeffrey Ryan Wessels Jason Richard Wheeler Scott Robert Winn Patrick Robert Wong James Wykoff Ted Yonenaka Christian L Zapien

To Key Grips: The Key Grip is responsible for determining that no members of his/her crew is in violation of Article XV

Section VI of the Local 80 Constitution and may be charged with such responsibility before the Local 80 Executive Board

should violations be found under Article 1 Section 1 of Local 80s Bylaws.

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Calendar of General Membership Meeting of Sunday, March 4, 2018 Call to Order: 10:00 am Moment of Silence Roll Call of Officers Nominations Floor Election Reading of Minutes of Previous Meetings: Motions passed (unless otherwise noted)

General Membership Meeting of February 4, 2018 Executive Board Meeting of February 11, 2018

1) Due to Negotiations and the Tax Incentive Campaign, request to keep Michael Mendez on staff, as an Assistant Business Agent, through to the month of April.

2) In recognition of the time given. Each member of the Negotiation Committee shall be credited two (2) quarters dues.

3) For Each day at the Negotiations, request President Russell Nordstedt, be paid a stipend equal to eight (8) hours of basic grip rate.

4) Move to send Trustee to IA Trustee training seminar, in New York, on April 20-21, 2018. Trustee to be compensated, by stipend, eight (8) hours at basic grip rate for each day in attendance. Days in transit shall be paid at the same rate. Transportation, coach, per diem, and lodging shall also be paid.

5) Move to purchase two (2) seats, at IATSE rate of $180 each, to the Make-up & Hair Stylist Guild awards.

6) Move to purchase two (2) tickets, at IATSE rate of $225 each, to the Costume Designers Guild Awards.

7) Move to purchase two (2) tickets, at a tier three (3) rate of $175 each, to the ICG Publicists Awards luncheon.

8) Move to send six (6) Delegates to the District 2 Convention. 8A) That each Delegate to the District 2 Convention, except the Delegate-in-charge, shall carry one vote. 8B) The Local 80 President shall be the Delegate-in-charge of Local 80s delegation to the District 2

Convention and shall carry Local 80s charter vote and excess delegate votes. 8C) That the Local shall pay for hotel accommodations for the Delegates to the District 2 Convention for

three (3) nights, (June 8-June 11, 2018). 8D) That the Local shall reimburse shuttle or taxi fare to and from airports for the Delegates in connection

to the 2018 District 2 Convention. 8E) That each Delegate to the District 2 Convention in 2018 shall be paid a stipend equal to eight (8)

hours at basic grip rate for a total of $329.84. The stipend amount shall prorated for days when the Convention sessions, assigned committee meetings, or Delegates meetings are missed.

8F) That Local 80 shall pay each Delegate $64 per diem, each day, totaling three (3) days in connection with the 2018 District 2 Convention.

8G) To reimburse reasonable transportation costs up to an amount equal to roundtrip, coach airfare. 9) To freeze an Applicants, (MNO 11705), scheduled payments. Due to injuries received while on duty

and in service of our nation. 10) To send the Business Manager and two (2) Delegates to the California Labor Federation Pre-Primary

Convention on April 12th. For a cost of $269 per night plus travel costs and a per-diem of $64 a day. 11) To allow applicant, (MNO10842), a delay in application fees doe to medical hardship. Member shall

begin payment in March. Executive Board Meeting of March 4, 2018 Secretary Treasurers Report Business Representatives Report Communications Unfinished Business New Business Good and Welfare Adjournment not later than 12:30 pm

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FOR SALE: Black Track 4 I beam. 94 plus Starter. Comes with heavy duty

cart. $7,900 or best offer. Steve

Redondo @ 213-999-2323

FOR SALE: 10 ton Grip truck and equipment. For a complete listing [email protected]. 310-600-3522

FOR SALE: Grip 10 ton. 1996 Freightliner COE 450 hp, 10 speed, new tires, batteries. Stainless polished jockey boxes, wheels and tanks. 28 FRP box with full tilt gate. Huge grip pkg, xlnt cond. Pat 818-970-0248. [email protected]

FOR SALE: 2 - 20 containers. Buy 1 for $800 and 2 for $1500. You pick em up. Turbines includes. Also original plates for turbine cut out for restoration. Available after Jan. 7, 2018. North Hills, CA email response, please: [email protected]

ROOM FOR RENT: 3 br/2 bath house. Shadow Hills/Sunland $1,100. monthly util.& wifi incl. Sec. deposit $1500. 10 min. from Burbank Airport own occup , plus1 considerate, neat & clean male tenant. pool, cen heat & AC, peaceful, private, cul-de-sac, contact: Lisa, 818-919-9197. Avail Sep/Oct.

FOR SALE: 24 JB slider, w/case $3000 call or text George, 310-383-3344.

FOR RENT: Guest house in Sherman Oaks, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fully furnished, private patio, parking space included. Very quiet neighborhood. $1600/mo including utilities. Please call for info. 818-635-2215.

FOR SALE: Movie Tech Phoenix Crane-up to ver. 5 Includes 42 of Master Crane Track, track wheels, remote head bracket, weights & carts, all accessories included. Custom truck w/ lift gate. Truck has 25,000 miles. Can be sold with or without truck. 414-303-3890, [email protected]

FOR RENT: Health Approved Crafts

Service truck and Trailer. The trailer is available for rent. Truck avail. for sale or rent to own. Both fully loaded. sandwich bar, soda fridge, freezer, cappuccino and coffee, coffee bean grinder, slushy, walk-in fridge, Bart air conditioner 2 ton will cool off a house, and a 20k generator. Call immediately 323-387-2487. If I dont answer please leave me a text message. Pricing negotiable. Lets make a deal.

FOR RENT: Valley Village freshly painted large studio. Full size kitchen w/stove, bar/counter top, ac, utilities and internet included. Pool, hot tub and W/D. Close to studios and free,00.00/mo, 818-400-9987 Avaways. No smoking. Will consider pet w/deposit. $1il Jan 1.

FOR RENT: Valley Village freshly painted 2/1 house w/jacuzzi indoor tub, huge master bedroom w/2 closes, hardwood floors, stove, table/seating in kitchen, internet, secured covered parking, pool, separate hot tub and w/d. Close to studios and freeways. Will consider pet w/deposit. Possibly storage shed. No smoking. $3000/mo, 818-400-9987. Avail now.

FOR SALE: Premium layout board made like it was prior to Los Angeles factory closing. Van Nuys warehouse location. By the sheet or the pallet. Union member discount. Better and less expensive than Mole or any other vendor. Thelayoutcompany.com, call 818-813-8310.

WANTED: Grip gear. 48 footer or 10 ton or equipment package. Call 213-618-2376.

FOR SALE: 1 Elemac Bazooka, $2000; 1-4, 8 Ball slider w/case, $5000; 1-3 8 Ball slider w/case, $5000. Call Brad, 323-496-7600

FOR RENT: 24' Crafts Service Trailer with a health permit, large refrigerator, sandwich bar, carts and other equipment available also. Laura Bagano 818-472-2864. [email protected]

FOR SALE: Grip.michaelfastoso.com

Are you a grip who uses a lot of mini-meat axes? Do your hands hurt sometimes. If so, then please check out, grip.michaelfastoso.com. Thanks Michael 323-839-7049

FOR SALE: Camera mounts in 3 rolling cases. Everything needed for camera support. Bazooka, dolly troughs, custom sled dolly, dolly monitor, and much more. Specialty rags all sizes, carts, rigging equip., 1 1/4 Speed Rail, gels, and much more, too much to list. Like new. Must see and make offer. Serious buyers only (Modern Studio Equip. & Back Stage) Will email inventory on request. Call Levon at Grip West Productions Service, 818-522-3391

FOR RENT: Crafts Service Truck, lift gate, all stainless, triple sink, hand sink, triple troulson stand up, triple deli bar w/triple fridge below, cable ready, surround sound, t.v., air conditioning, plenty of counter, storage, jockey boxes, mop closet, windows, and sun roof. Available for long term, 818-437-6956.

FOR RENT: 3, 5, and 10-Ton Grip packages. 3 Camera Slider, dolly track & skate wheels. Specialty camera rig & car mounts. Call USA Grips for custom key grip package pricing. www.usagrips.com Jason Rupe 760-809-6742.

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Local 80 Officers

President Russell C. Nordstedt

Vice President William Brady Majors

Secretary/Treasurer Tommy Valentin

Business Representative Thom Davis

Executive Board Damon T. Doherty Dejon Ellis, Jr Chris Hager Kent H Jorgensen Angie Kern

Michael A. Mendez Lloyd M. Moriarity Bill R. Sordal Eric Whitehead Page Williams

Trustees Tommy Adams Adriana De La Cruz

Fred Perdue

Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Adams

Business Agents Craig Conover Mary Kay Grant

Brady Majors

NOTICE: The General Membership Meeting Change

As per the Local 80 Constitution and By Laws, the April 1 General Membership Meeting has been moved to April 8.

April General Membership Meeting Sunday April 8th, 10:00 a.m.

This year the Easter Sunday Holiday is on April 1, the first Sunday in April. The Local 80 By-Laws

Article I, Section II:

The regular meetings of the Local shall be held on the first Sunday of February, March, April, May,

June, October, November, and December at 10:00 a.m. except when the meeting date falls on a

holiday weekend, then such date shall be set by the Executive Board. The meeting shall commence

at 10:00 a.m. and shall not extend beyond 12:30 p.m. All actions by the Executive Board shall be

deemed final until reversed by the Action by the General Assembly.

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Calendar

March

4th, 10:00 am: General Membership

Meeting

18th, 9:00 am: Executive Board

Meeting

April

8th, 10:00 am: General Membership

Meeting

22nd, 9:00 am: Executive Board

Meeting

2nd Quarter Dues are Due March 31

PRESORTED FIRST CLASS MAIL

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 14954 LOS ANGELES, CA.

General Membership Meeting March 4

NOTICE: General Membership Meeting Change As per the Local 80 Constitution and By Laws, the April 1 General Membership Meeting has been changed to April 8.