“Being a Union Sheet Metal Worker isn’t just a job, it’s a career”


Local 19’s Skating Party
Thursday, February 23, 2012
6:00pm to 9:00pm
**(RAIN DATE 2-29-12)**

Blue Cross River rink
Columbus Blvd & Market Street, Philadelphia
(For directions go to www.riverrink.com)

$7.00 Per person
Tickets are available on a First come/First serve basis at the hall 
and are only for active members, retired members, spouses and dependent children.

(Includes skate rental, hot dog or pizza, soda or water, candy for the children and unlimited coffee, tea and hot chocolate)

Karl Weinberg Scholarship Awards 
& 33rd Annual Dinner Dance

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On Saturday, March 24, 2012, we will host the 33rd Annual Dinner Dance. At this event, we honor our twenty-five and fifty year members and present the Karl Weinberg Scholarship Awards. Please join us on this very special evening as we express our gratitude to those who have served our industry and recognize those aspiring for a career of their own. Due to the generosity of members like you and our friends, this year we are able to award four academic and four random scholarships. If you would like a scholarship application, please contact my office immediately. The deadline for applications to be returned with all required information is January 27, 2012.

This annual event will be held at Penns Landing Caterers, 1301 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and butler serviced hot and cold hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. You can enjoy an open bar and dancing until 11:00 p.m. Tickets are one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) each. They may be obtained from my office either in person or by mail.

In conjunction with the Dinner Dance, we are publishing a commemorative booklet as a lasting memento. Your continued support by taking the enclosed booster will help ensure a successful event. The booster prices are five, ten and twenty-five dollars or greater. Please print your name clearly, exactly as you would like it to appear in the commemorative booklet. CLICK HERE to download the booster form.

All proceeds from the Dinner Dance go to the Scholarship Fund. Please make checks payable to the “Local 19 Scholarship Fund”. Return the enclosed booster to: Atten: Scholarship Fund, 1301 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147. Our scholarships are available to every member, members’ spouses and their dependent children.

Thank you again for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you on this joyful occasion. I remain,

Fraternally yours,
Gary J. Masino
President/Business Manager

Dinner Dance Committee

Chairperson
Gary J. Masino

Committee
Bryon Blum
Fred N. Braker
Charles Burkert
Bryan J. Bush
Gary Cooper
Louis Coppolino
William C. Dorward
Patrick Doyle
Michael Ford
Walter Friedrich
Gerard Gontz
Michael Guinan
Anthony Iannucci, III
Thomas Klingenberg
Joseph Schorah, Jr.
William A. Smith
Kenneth Woods

2011 SHEET METAL WORKERS’  LOCAL 19  
Christmas Party

CLICK HERE to view photos from the event

Apprentice CPR
Among the things third year apprentice Jeffrey Lyons learned at the SMWIA Local 19 Training Center was how to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, more commonly referred to as CPR. As it turns out, it is a good thing he did. On the morning of Tuesday, August 2nd, while at work for Environmental Air Services, Inc., in Clifton Heights, co-worker Tim Kollhoff became ill and eventually was unconscious on the floor of the shop. While waiting for the Emergency Medical Technicians to arrive, Jeffrey was able to remain calm, think clearly, and put the CPR training he had received into practice.  The twenty-seven year old Jeffrey, with the help of Jake Kollhoff, Tim’s brother, worked on Tim until the Emergency Medical Technicians arrived. Coworkers, who were present, at the time, remarked how calm and collected Mr. Lyons remained as he took control of the situation and showed no sign of panic. Had it not been for Jeffrey’s training and quick thinking, things could have turned out differently. 

Article originally appeared in SMCA Philadelphia September 2011 newsletter. Reprinted with permission.


24th Annual Tri-State Labor day parade & Family celebration

was held Monday, September 5, 2011
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 19 Union Hall Columbus Blvd. and Washington Ave. Philadelphia PA
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

The event was Co-Sponsored by Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO and The Tri-State Labor Day Committee 215-665-9800


Dear Friends,
I am pleased to announce the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19, 9th Annual Golf Outing.  This tournament will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at Northampton Valley Country Club in Richboro, PA.  The proceeds from this outing will be used to supplement health care costs for the families of our members who have died prematurely or unexpectedly. 

I urge you to consider participating in this very special event. CLICK HERE to download the entry and sponsorship form.  As foursomes are limited, please return the entry form indicating your participation by Friday, September 2, 2011.  Please make your check payable to Brotherhood, Unity and Dignity Fund and mail to:

Golf Committee
Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19
1301 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
If you have any questions, or if I can provide you with any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Gary J. Masino
President/Business Manager

***GOLF WILL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 144 PLAYERS 
– PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!***


Thanks to those who supported the Harrisburg Rally for a Responsible Budget.

The 32nd Annual Dinner Dance 
and Karl Weinberg 
Scholarship Fund Awards
Dear Friends,
On Saturday, March 26, 2011 Local 19 hosting our 32nd Annual Dinner Dance. 
At this event, we honored our twenty-five and fifty year members and presented the Karl Weinberg Scholarship Awards. Photos and information about the winners will be posted to our website soon. 

CLICK HERE to preview the photos from this event.
(Click on Scholarships then enter password: award)

Sincerely yours,
Joseph Sellers, Jr.
President / Business Manager

JS/kak

2011 Scholarship Winners
Academic
Random
Eric Kutschera
Christine M. Onorato
Vincent A. DiOrio
Merissa V. Blum
Rebecca L. Maicher
Edward J. Felix
Timothy F. Curran
John C. Demas


As a direct result of our green initiatives and spring presentations, an article was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer regarding fume hoods.  The job that local 19 members worked at Villanova University will be a case study for other customers to use as part of their safety and energy efficiency improvements. 

SMCA and Local 19 are pleased to announce the 2011 Presentation Series.

RSVP at www.greenhvacsolutions.org for a chance to win an iPod. 
Winners will be announced after each event. 

Find more on our industries green programs at www.greenhvacsolutions.org.
 

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