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

Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 
34th Annual Dinner Dance
& Karl Weinberg Scholarship Awards
To view the photographs of the banquet online please visit: http://casella.zenfolio.com
Click on 2013Banquet & use the password: 1347
You can view prints or watch a slideshow.
Order online or call Casella Studios at 215-467-5915



2012 SHEET METAL WORKERS’  LOCAL 19 
Christmas Party

CLICK HERE to view photos from the event

if you would like your childs photo emailed to you opleases send a request to Kelly at: business@lu19.com

Scholarship Raffle Winners Program
Every year through the Karl Weinberg Scholarship Fund, Local 19 offers Academic and Random Scholarship awards to members, their spouses, or the dependent children of members. We are happy to announce that we are able to award eight scholarships again this year; Four (4) Academic and Four (4) Random. Please make sure to turn in your scholarship application no latter than Januaury 31st 2013

The raffle ticket winners where drawn at the Christmas party and are as follows:
1st Prize $5,000  Frank Caltagirone
2nd Prize $1,000  Anonymous (Donated back to the holiday fund by request)
3rd Prize $750  Diane Stappen
4th Prize $500  Joy Sycz

(left to right) Frank Caltagirone, $5,000 winner, President/Business Manager Gary Masino, $500 winner Mike Caltagirone
Diane Stappen $750 winner, with Gary Masino
Pete Sycz, local 19 member whose daughter Joy won the $500 prize with Gary Masino
The growth and development of our Scholarship Program is dependent upon the full participation of our membership. We rely not only on our members to buy and sell chances, but encourage your support in purchasing boosters, ads, and tickets to the Annual Dinner Dance in March. As proceeds from these purchases continue to increase each year, we in turn will be able to offer more scholarships and funding to the leaders of tomorrow. We should all feel responsible that our children receive the financial assistance to attain an education that will prepare them for the future. 

The Academic Awards are for twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) - Paid in three thousand dollar ($3,000) increments each year for four (4) years and are open to students entering their Freshman year of college in the Fall of 2011.

CLICK HERE for the Scholarship request form*
*The Scholarship requests forms are on the back of the flyer. Please mail them in ASAP so the Scholarship Applications can be mailed out to you.

Karl Weinberg Scholarship Awards 
& 33rd Annual Dinner Dance
was held Saturday, March 24, 2012

CLICK HERE for the photos (password: award)

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.


 
 


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


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.