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Bereavement: It is with deep regret to report following deceased members: Loren Evans, (3/5/08); Delmer Hefferon (2/10/08); and Francis McCue (4/21/08).
New Births: Dan and Tasha Severin, son, Matthew L., born 2/29/08 (leap year baby); Michael Juarez and Kimberly Martinez, daughter, Maleah M. Juarez, born 3/30/08. The proud grandparents are Dino and Rosalie Martinez. NEW CONTRACTORS: IBEW Local Union 477 would like to extend a welcome to our newly signed contractors to the CBA: CEM Group, Downey Electric, EEC, Halcyon Electric, and Integrated Computer Systems. New Members: On behalf of the Officers of Local Union 477 and myself, we would like to welcome the following members taken into membership January-May: Justin Jordon, Glen Morgan, Jose Baez, Joseph Espino, Larry LeValley, Sam Freedman, Daniel Fuata, Karen Haberman, Scott Miller, Craig Gildart, III, Gavin Kohnle, Johnny Nguyen, Casey White, Mark Rice, Richard Lugo, and Francisco Carmolingo. Softball Team: There will be a Softball Game between the Journeyman and Apprentices at this year’s picnic at the Stampede Ball Park. We are also putting together a team to participate in the 9th District Softball Tournament with both JW and Apprentices. Sign ups for both events are at the office. |
Graduating Class of 2008Our congratulations go out to our new Journeyman Wiremen who have completed the 5-Year Apprenticeship Training Program. They are: Robert Barnes, Kurt Beatty, Mathew Garbe, Jonathan Hancock, Guillermo Interiano, Mark Klasna, Robert Price, Vince Wongsuchit, and David Wright. It takes a lot of dedication to work many hours in the field and attend school two nights per week for five years. Congratulations on a great job well done! We will be celebrating with the Graduating Class of 2008 at the Double Tree in Ontario on June 14, 2008. |
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State Certification Renewal Application
To renew, fill out the application form found on the DAS Website (the application will not become available until fall of 2008). On the application you must show under penalty of perjury that you have worked 2,000 hours within the past three years in the industry and taken 32 hours of continuing education relevant to the category of certification. DAS accepts payment only by check or money order payable to: DIR - Electrician Certification Fund. Payment must be included for certification to be renewed. The form will be downloadable before the fall of 2008 at: www.dir.ca.gov/das/electricaltrade.htm. You will also be able to call (415) 703-4919 to request the form be sent by mail. |
A certified electrician may take continuing education from: a community college or public school district or public educational institution, or a state-licensed private post-secondary institution under contract with a public educational institution, community college or public school district that offers classes relevant to the certification category. Those who can offer continuing education include a community college or public school district or public educational institution, or a state-licensed private post-secondary institution under contract with a public educational institution, community college or public school district. |
Journeyman Wireman Classes
Math Prep Class—All New Organized Apprentices |
Fiber Optic Splicing Class |