CURRENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008

Alaska Lineman's Rodeo 2009

The Alaska Lineman's Rodeo has been rescheduled for 2009.  Many lineman teams from Alaska and Outside have expressed interest in this program. 

We are currently looking for sponsors and continue to look for participants.  If you are interested in participating, as a team, judge or sponsor, please contact our Outside Rep, Tom Nealeigh at 272-6571.

Retiree Meetings

Keep up on the latest events and stay in touch with old friends by attending the IBEW Local 1547 Retiree Meetings held at the Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave, 1 p.m., on the 1st Tuesday of each month (except in June, July & August). Call Rose Gadomski at IBEW Local 1547, (907) 777-7229 for more details.

Wild salmon on parade 2008

The 6th Annual Wild Salmon on Parade (tm) is inspired by the example and spirit of Soul Salmon (Olympia, 2001) and Cows on Parade (Chicago, 1999).  Following our wildly successful Wild Salmon on Parade 2007, we are again teaming up with organizations and artists to place large, uniquely decorated fiberglass salmon sculptures in Anchorage.  The project's goal is neither to make nor lose money, but to nourish art and culture.  The fish will be on display in downtown Anchorage from June through August.

The 2008 Wild Salmon on Parade will be a celebration of Alaska's 50 years of statehood!

Join IBEW 1547, Camp Fire USA - Alaska Council, the Anchorage Concert Association and the Alaska Conservation Foundation on:

Sunday, June 8th at the Conoco Phillips Atrium, 700 G. St., Anchorage, Alaska at 2pm for a Sneak Preview and Artist Appreciation Reception.

April 1, 2008 - ELECTION DAY IN ANCHORAGE

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!  To find out who your union is endorsing, please call Melinda Taylor at 272-6571.

APRIL 28, 2008 WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

Decades of struggle by workers and their unions have resulted in significant improvements in working conditions. But the toll of workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths remains enormous. Each year, thousands of workers are killed and millions more are injured or diseased because of their jobs. The unions of the AFL-CIO remember these workers on April 28, Workers Memorial Day.

On this day, people in hundreds of communities and at worksites will recognize workers who have been killed or injured on the job.

For more information, go to:  http://www.aflcio.org/issues/safety/memorial/

UNIT PICNICS

Sunday, June 8, 2008:  Unit 103 Picnic, Juneau.  For more information, contact our Juneau office at 907-586-3050.

Sunday, June 22, 2008:  Unit 102 Picnic, Fairbanks.  For more information, contact our Fairbanks office at 907-456-4248.

Saturday, August 23, 2008:  Unit 104 Picnic, Ketchikan.  For more information, contact our Ketchikan office at 907-225-1547.

SUMMER SOLIDARITY PICNIC - ANCHORAGE

Join IBEW 1547's Unit 101 and approximately 25 other unions in Anchorage for this year's Summer Solidarity Picnic.

Sunday, June 29, 2008, noon - 4pm at the West End of the Park Strip in Anchorage

Free food, games for the kids, live music and a chance for solidarity with all the union members of Anchorage and their families.

SALMON GONE WILD Smoked Salmon Contest sponsored by IBEW Local 1547 for Palmer Colony Days

Think your smoked salmon is the best in the state of Alaska?  Then enter it to win in the Salmon Gone Wild Smoked Salmon Contest at Palmer Colony Days.  Win some great prizes!

Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Palmer Depot

For more information, contact the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce at 907-745-2880.

IBEW JAMMIN' SALMON COOKOFF at the Chugiak-Eagle River Annual Bear Paw Festival

Got a great salmon recipe that you're proud of?  Join the IBEW Jammin' Salmon Cookoff at this year's Barnum & Bear-ly Under the Big Top Bear Paw Festival in Eagle River.  Win great prizes!

Sunday, July 13, 2008 in the parking lot of the Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union.

To find out about the categories and get more information on how to enter the contest, call the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce at 907-694-4702.

For information about union meetings, committee meetings and other regular, monthly activities, please click on the Calendar button.

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