Sheet Metal Workers - Local 263

CEU Classes (March) - Register NOW!

2012-02-20T22:58:00.001-06:00

Thursday - March 8th

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Iowa Mechanical Code

Class held at SMWIA #263 Training Center

provides 2 hours of CEU credit

Class limited to 30 participants

REGISTER NOW
Call Jenn at the union hall -- (319) 396-8045 to register.

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Tuesday - March 20th OR

Wednesday - March 21st

4:30-8:30 p.m. each night

CPR/First Aid/AED

Light lunch provided each evening

Course held at SMWIA #263 Training Center

Class limited to 27 each night.

REGISTER NOW

Call Jenn at (319) 396-8045 to register.

smc

Scholarships Available

2012-02-04T14:08:00.000-06:00

Deadline for the 2012 Scholarship - February 29, 2012

Eligible applicants are the legal spouse or legal dependent of any Sheet Metal Local #263 building trades member paying into the Local Scholarship Fund. Status is determined according to the description of the above and by the same eligibility rules of SMWIA#263 Health and Welfare plan.
For complete details see: http://www.smwia263.org/memberbenefits/scholarship.html

smc

10 Hour OSHA class- Feb. 16th and Feb 18th.

2012-01-30T19:48:00.002-06:00

OSHA 10

10 hours of CPU credit - OSHA

Feb. 16th - Thursday night
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (4 hours)

Feb. 18th - Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (6 hours)

Lunch will be provided both sessions.

4 hours CPU OSHA update Available on Saturday (Feb 18th)

If you only wish to have 4 hours CPU OSHA Up-date credit you may enroll for Saturday only (4 hours) and receive 4 hours OSHA-4 up-date credit.

Class will be limited to 30 people.

Call Jenn at (319) 396-8045 to register.
Class to be held at the SMWIA263 Training Center.

smc

Union Night At The Stable

2012-01-24T13:02:00.001-06:00

Union Night at the stable, Roughriders Hockey

Brought to you by the Hawkeye Labor Council

Saturday, Feb 4th at 7pm

1100 Rockford road SW

No matter what the size of the group every Union worker and their friends and family will receive the group discount for this game! that's a $5 savings per each ticket!

Question or to order tickets call (319)261-GOAL (4625)

Deadline to order tickets is Friday, Feb 3rd

Veteran's Plaque

2011-12-27T10:44:00.001-06:00

Sheet Metal Workers Local 263 Quaker employees Kevin Pudil, Steve Devereux and Mike Todd constructed a Veterans Plaque

The Marion Color Guard held a flag raising ceremony on Veterans Day.

OSHA-4 Update - January 12, 2012

2011-12-20T12:47:00.000-06:00

OSHA-4 Update

4:30-8:30 p.m.
Training School

500 66th Avenue SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4764

Light Lunch provided.

Call Jenn in the office to register. ph. (319) 396-8045

Counts toward CEUs - 4 hours Safety.

Getting Ready - Children's Christmas Party

2011-12-12T11:47:00.003-06:00

December 11, 2011 was the date for the Sheet Metal Worker's annual Children's Christmas Party. There was much work to get ready: conferring with Santa about appropriate presents, wrapping packages, decorating trees, tables and arranging for refreshments. Thanks Jennifer Skalsky (SMWIA #263 office) for all of YOUR work in organizing, and those who helped, including Joe Roman (Climate Engineers) who took these pictures.
And a BIG thank you to the following people who helped before, during, and after. All the help made the party a success and a community effort. Thank you to:

1. Lyna Berry (Shopping, wrapping, set up, cookie Table, and clean up)

2. Collette Barnes (Shopping, Wrapping, Feather’s in the Girls hair, and clean up)

3. Veronica Weeks (Shopping, Wrapping, and Clean up)

4. Tiffany McElmeel (Wrapping)

5. Serena Ward (Wrapping)

6. Jody Mahnke (Wrapping set-up and sign up)

7. Danielle Mahnke ) (Set-Up and Sign up)

8. Kevin Skalsky ( Tending drink area and handing out gifts)

9. Mac Ricklefs (Helped with Feathers and handing out gifts)

10. Brad Cable (Set up & clean up)

11. Gary Ulfers ( Set up, Clean up, Passing out cake)

12. John Houser ( Set up & Clean up)

13. Mike Kane ( Wrapping, set-up and clean up)

14. Joe Roman ( Set up)

15. Rick Becker ( Wrapping, set up and clean up)

16. Randy Sconyers (Wrapping, set up and clean up)17. Jerry Hinz (the Ultimate one handing out gifts)

( All the others that jumped in and helped clean the Hall up!! Your help is greatly appreciated!! )

(And all those kids that jumped in at the end and helped clean up, ranging from age 5-11) Thank you so much!!!

All that is needed now is Santa.

Waiting for the children and their parents/grandparents etc.

Pictures of the festivities coming soon.

OSHA Class - Dec. 8th; IA Mech Code - Dec. 15th

2011-12-04T12:15:00.000-06:00

Thursday, December 8, 2011

4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

OSHA-4 Class

Course held at SMWIA #263 Training Center

provides 4 hours of CEU safety credit

Light meal provided

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Iowa Mechanical CODE Class

Course held at SMWIA #263 Training Center

provides 2 hours of CEU credit

NO LUNCH

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office
to register for either course --(319) 396-8045

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OSHA class - November 3, 2011 - CEU

2011-10-12T13:52:00.000-05:00

Thursday November 3, 2011

4:30-8:30 p.m.

OSHA4 -Update

Course held at SMWIA #263 Training Center

provides 4 hours of CEU safety credit

Light meal provided

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office
to register --(319) 396-8045

smc

New Shirt Designs

2011-09-30T14:07:00.000-05:00

New shirts are available at the union hall and at union meetings also for a limited time (12-31-2011) all t-shirts are half price

OSHA 10 Certification & 4-Hour Update

2011-09-07T10:42:00.002-05:00

Saturday, October 8, 2011

8:00 a.m. to noon for 4-hour update

Saturday October 8, 2011
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 10-hour certification
and
Saturday October 15, 2011
8:00 a.m for completion of 10-hour certification
Contact Jenn at the Union at 319-396-8045 to register
will qualify for state safety CEU credit

Vote - September 13, 2011 School Board Election- Endorsed Candidates

2011-09-02T16:28:00.002-05:00

VOTE September 13, 2011 - These candidates are endorsed by Local #263 - please read the flyer below for more information and vote to support these candidates for the Cedar Rapids Iowa School Board.

[X] Dustin Weiland
[X] Karen Hartleb
[X] Sunny Story
[X] Kathy Ulrich

Labor Day September 5, 2011

2011-08-10T11:59:00.002-05:00

Labor Day Picnic 2011

	Presented by: Hawkeye Labor Council AFL-CIO Monday September 5th 11:00 A.M. till 4:00 P.M. Free food pop and beer (lunch served 11:30 -1:30) Live music Kids entertainment including inflatables Free door prizes.
Popcorn provided by Sheet Metal Workers #263 Location- Hawkeye Downs Speedway 4400 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa All union members (retirees) and families are invited Any questions or if you would like to volunteer to help with the picnic, call Marissa at the Labor Council 319-396-8461

August 18th class - Housting, Rigging, Signaling

2011-08-05T21:59:00.001-05:00

Housting, Rigging, Signaling

August 18, 2011, Thursday

4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Held at SMWIA 263 Training Center
Light lunch will be provided.

Eligible for 4 hours CEU credit - HVAC

Please call Jenn at the office 319-396-8045 to register.
Minimum participants must be registered to ensure class is held so please register ASAP.

-smc

July 28th Rigging Class

2011-07-15T12:45:00.001-05:00

Housting, Rigging, Signaling

July 28, 2011, Thursday

4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Light lunch will be provided.

Eligible for 4 hours CEU credit - HVAC

Please call Jenn at the office 319-396-8045 to register.

-smc

Labor Poker Run And Solidarity Ride

2011-07-14T13:15:00.001-05:00

1st Annual

Labor Poker Run

Solidarity Ride

Saturday, August 20th 2011

Registration: 8:30 a.m.-10:00a.m Teamsters Hall

All Bikes Welcome

100% of proceeds go to: Aid to Women, Veterans and HACAP Food Reservoir

First bike out Teamster hall (5000 J st. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa) 10:00 A.M. prizes at every stop: Wild Hogs (Walford), Haddy's (Center Point), Scooters (Anamosa), Baxa's Store & Tavern (Sutliff). Last bike in 4:00 p.m. at Capones 1201 3rd st. SE. Live music, food, drinks and prizes after the ride. Wear a union shirt if you have one. $15 entry fee or $10 and 3 cans of food. All bikes welcome or just come at 4:00 p.m. to have some fun if you don't have a bike.

Sponsored by Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Area Unions

August 8th Membership Meeting Canceled

2011-07-13T07:42:00.001-05:00

The August 8th 2011 general membership meeting has been canceled due to the Business Agent Conference in Chicago IL. that is being held from August 8th to 11th. The next membership meeting will be September 12, 2011 at 6:00 P.M.

CEU Class added to June Schedule

2011-06-09T14:17:00.000-05:00

June 30, 2011
4:30 - 8:30 p.m.

CEU Class -- Hoisting, Rigging, Signaling Class

Qualifies for 4 hours of HVAC CEU credit
Light meal provided.

Call Jennifer at 396-8045 to sign up.

For other June - September classes check our earlier entry.

smc

CEU classes - June 2011; September

2011-05-24T21:10:00.003-05:00

Safety First - OSHA

Thursday June 16th

4:30-8:30 p.m.

OSHA4 -Update

provides 4 hours of CEU safety credit

Light meal provided

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register --
(319) 396-8045

Thursday June 23th

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Code - Update

provides 2 hours of CEU credit

no meal
Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register --
(319) 396-8045

Tuesday - Wednesday evenings
September 27 and 28, 2011

First Aid - CPR

Open to Journeymen ONLY
Class limited to 24 participants

light meal provided

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register --
(319) 396-8045

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All 4 One Rally

2011-05-24T20:56:00.001-05:00

Several Local 263 Sheet Metal Workers made the bus trip last April to join in on the labor rally in Des Moines at the capital building. We were protesting anti labor bills and executive order 69 banning project labor agreements

CEU Classes - June 2011

2011-05-05T21:42:00.002-05:00

Safety First - OSHA

Thursday June 16th

4:30-8:30 p.m.

OSHA4 -Update

provides 4 hours of CEU safety credit

Light meal provided

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register --
(319) 396-8045

smc

Annual International Sheet Metal Competition-Las Vegas 2011

2011-05-03T17:00:00.001-05:00

Curtis Hlas, apprentice at Universal Climate Control, and Jeremiah Kenny, apprentice at Ladco, represented SMWIA Local #263 at the Annual International Sheet Metal Competition held in Las Vegas, NV - March 6-10, 2011. Instructor and JATC Coordinator Jerry Hintz accompanied the apprentices.

Contests were held in five long-standing categories: HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning), industrial/welding, service, architectural and TAB (Test Adjust Balance in heating and air conditioning). These categories were open only to apprentices. A sixth category, detailing, has been added. This category is open to both apprentices and journeymen. The detailing category was added as a result of a shift in the industry. Detailing skills – which allow sheet metal workers to generate and manage building data on the computer using BIM (building information modeling) software – are becoming increasingly in-demand in the industry. The winner of this year's contest in the detailing category was awarded a brand new Dodge Truck.

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CEU Classes in May - Register now

2011-04-22T09:18:00.001-05:00

CEU opportunities for MAY - New offering on the 5th; and a relisting of 6 hours of classes (2 classes) for the 14th. Take advantage of these class offerings now. Call Jen at the office to register for either of the three courses.

Thursday May 5th

4:30-8:30 p.m.

OSHA-Update

provides 4 hours of CEU safety credit

Light meal provided

Saturday May 14th

(TWO CLASSES -- 8-2 p.m.)

8:00 to 10:00 am

Iowa Mechanical Code Update -- 2 CEU hours Code Training

10:00am to 2:00 pm
Hoisting, Rigging, and Signaling 4hrs HVAC Training CEU's

Rolls and Coffee in a.m. --------Light Lunch provided at noon

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register -- (319)396-8045

All classes are held at the:

Cedar Rapids Workers Sheet Metal Training Center

500 66th Avenue SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4764

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April - May 2011 Schedule CEU Classes

2011-03-31T15:08:00.002-05:00

Please note that no classes are currently scheduled for June, July, and August. If these courses do not meet your needs and you need additional CEU hours please contact Jenn in the SMWIA#263 office or Jerry Hintz. Jerry 319-521-5395 Jenn 319-396-8045

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April 7, 2011 (Thursday)

OSHA-4 Update
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 14, 2011 (Thursday)
Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided
OSHA now requires every person signaling for a crane operator to be properly certified in signaling. This class will provide that certification and will be qualified for state CEU credit.

April 21, 2011

Thursday 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Iowa Mechanical Code Update - 2 hrs CEU's

Saturday May 14th

(TWO CLASSES -- 8-2 p.m.)

8:00 to 10:00 am

Iowa Mechanical Code Update -- 2 CEU hours Code Training

10:00am to 2:00 pm
Hoisting, Rigging, and Signaling 4hrs HVAC Training CEU's

Rolls and Coffee in a.m. --------Light Lunch provided at noon

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register -- (319)396-8045

All classes are held at the:

Cedar Rapids Workers Sheet Metal Training Center

500 66th Avenue SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4764

smc

CEU courses - Iowa Mechanical Code Class ADDED to Schedule

2011-03-17T13:24:00.004-05:00

New course added to the schedule - register ASAP:

March 26, 2011 (Saturday)

Iowa Mechanical Code Class

8:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m.

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register -- (319)396-8045

All classes are held at the:

Cedar Rapids Workers Sheet Metal Training Center

500 66th Avenue SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4764

Other courses previously scheduled -- CEU Classes in March/April 2011

Register TODAY for these CEU courses offered by Local 263 :

March 24, 2011 (Thursday)

OSHA-4 Update

4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 7, 2011 (Thursday)
OSHA-4 Update
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 14, 2011 (Thursday)
Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

OSHA now requires every person signaling for a crane operator to be properly certified in signaling. This class will provide that certification and will be qualified for state CEU credit.

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register -- (319)396-8045

All classes are held at the:

Cedar Rapids Workers Sheet Metal Training Center

500 66th Avenue SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4764

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CEU Classes in March/April 2011

2011-02-18T12:00:00.006-06:00

Register TODAY for these CEU courses offered by your :

March 10, 2011 (Thursday)

Mechanical Code Class

4:30 till 6:30 No meal

March 24, 2011 (Thursday)

OSHA-4 Update

4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 7, 2011 (Thursday)
OSHA-4 Update
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 14, 2011 (Thursday)
Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

OSHA now requires every person signaling for a crane operator to be properly certified in signaling. This class will provide that certification and will be qualified for state CEU credit.

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register -- (319)396-8045

All classes are held at the:

Cedar Rapids Workers Sheet Metal Training Center

500 66th Avenue SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4764

smc

Annual International Sheet Metal Competition - Local Winners

2011-01-18T22:37:00.006-06:00

CONGRATULATIONS
Check complete information at http://www.smwia263.org/JATC/contest.html

Curtis Hlas, apprentice at Universal Climate Control, and Jeremiah Kenny, apprentice at Ladco, will represent SMWIA Local #263 at the Annual International Sheet Metal Competition to be held in Las Vegas, NV - March 6-10, 2011. Other local winners include: Robert Hanson, Climate Engineers (1st year) and Jeff Michel, Iltens (2nd year).

smc

Code Update Classes

2011-01-04T11:36:00.001-06:00

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Code Update Class

SMWIA #263 Training Center

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

NO MEAL

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Code Update Class

SMWIA #263 Training Center

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

NO MEAL

Please contact Jennifer at 319-396-8045 to sign up for these classes. Class is first come, first served, and limited to 50 in each class.

smc

Scholarshlp Applications Open - January/February 2011

2011-01-04T01:00:00.000-06:00

Each year the SMWIA Local# 263 awards college scholarships to eligible applicants who are dependents of active members of the local union. Deadline for applications, for this year (2011), is February 28, 2011. All details of eligibility and procedure for applying for this scholarship are available on our website. Visit the members benefit - scholarship page at http://www.smwia263.org/memberbenefits/scholarship.html
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Operation Restock

2010-12-27T15:19:00.003-06:00

The Sheet Metal Workers Local #263 are working with the Building Pros of Eastern Iowa to collect and distribute food to local families in need. Spread the word. NO donation is too small. Every food item and every penny donated is appreciated. You'll have many opportunities to make Operation Restock a success. We currently have collection boxes at the union hall and training center. If you are attending a union event or training event, at the Training Center or union hall, please bring a can of food or a non-perishable food item and make a donation in the Operation Restock collection box. All donations will go to the HACAP emergency food pantry. The demand on the food pantry is up 30% this year. Families right here in Eastern Iowa are struggling to get by and many adults and children are going hungry.

Visit www.builtbypros.com for more information on
Operation Restock

The Building Pros have launched OPERATION RESTOCK and are committed to raise funds for at least 250,000 pounds of food for local area emergency food pantries. All cash or food donations are tax deductible. If you wish more information as to how to help OPERATION RESTOCK, just click here for more information and thank you in advance for helping The Building Pros help our neighbors.

SMWIA Children's Christmas Party & Retiree Holiday Dinner

2010-12-19T17:21:00.002-06:00

Union Workers were busy during past few weeks enjoying the holidays. On December 12th the children's Christmas party was held. Likewise the retired union members from Local 263 got together to celebrate the season. A few pictures from each event.

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Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging - CEU

2010-12-06T16:24:00.003-06:00

Thursday January 6th

4:30-8:30 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Sheet Metal Training Center

**(Bring Your Calculator)**

Instructor Jerry Hintz/ Howard Smith

Dinner will be provided

OSHA now requires every person signaling for a crane operator to be properly certified in signaling. This class will provide that certification and will be qualified for state CEU credit.

Contact Jennifer at the SMWIA #263 office to register -- (319)396-8045
smc

SMWIA Children's Christmas Party

2010-11-15T22:44:00.000-06:00

Plan to bring your children/grandchildren to the annual Christmas Party scheduled for December 12, 2010. Must "register" them by December 1 - so Jennifer and her crew can plan for the appropriate presents, wrapped and available for Santa to distribute.

Call the office today - -register your children/grandchildren and offer to help. Jennifer will have a job for anyone who wants to help.

Schedule of CEU Classes in Cedar Rapids

2010-10-04T13:07:00.002-05:00

October 13, 2010 Aerial Lift class 4:00 to 8:00, pizza will be provided, class size limited to 35. See earlier post about this CEU class.

November 4, 2010 -- Code-update, no lunch, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. , class size limited to 50

November 9 or 10, 2010 First-aid--CPR at school 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., pizza will be provided, class size limited to 24 each night.

November 18, 2010, OSHA 4hr up-date, pizza will be provided, 4:00 to 8:00 class size limited to 40

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Satellite Voting

2010-10-01T09:52:00.001-05:00

Linn County satellite voting for the general election on November 2nd will be available for your convenience on October 20th from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the union hall 1211 Wiley Blvd. We encourage everyone to stop by on this date and take advantage of this opportunity to vote early at your union hall.

Workers 4 Iowa Chuck Wagon

2010-09-24T16:23:00.001-05:00

Workers 4 Iowa sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Building Trade Organizers have borrowed a Lunch Trailer from the Carpenters and have been serving lunch on several building projects. Oak Hill Jackson Development (Ladco, T&K), Linn County Juvenile Court (Universal Climate Control), Linn County Administrative Building (Universal Climate Control) and the churches on North Center Point Rd.(Ladco, Iltens)

Linn County Supervisor and
SMW#263 member James Houser

Both County projects are being built with Project Labor Agreements These agreements were negotiated between the Cedar Rapids Building Trades and the Linn County Supervisors.

Aerial Lift Class

2010-09-23T15:37:00.000-05:00

October 13th 2010
4:00-8:00 P.M.
JATC Training Center
Pizza and beverage will be provided.
Class has 4hr. credit in H.V.A.C. Discipline bring your state of Iowa journeyman or master license to the class for state CEU credit.
Contact Jenn at Union Hall to Register (319)721-9414

Code Update Class

2010-09-23T14:55:00.001-05:00

Code class September, 30th 2010 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. at the Training Center. Code class will be credit for 2 hr code update CEUs requirement for the state of Iowa License so bring your state licenses for credit.
Contact Jenifer at the union hall to sign up. (319)396-8045

Workers for a Better Iowa

2010-09-23T12:49:00.000-05:00

Workers for a Better Iowa

presents

"Get Out The Vote"

October 5th 5:00- 8:00 P.M.

Teamsters Hall 5000 J St. S.W.

This GOTV event is free to union members and family's enjoy free food and beverages, music, cash drawings and entertainment. Come out and show support to our union friendly candidates. Special Guest: Governor Chet Culver.

Hawkeye Labor Council Blood Drive

2010-09-23T12:34:00.000-05:00

Wednesday October 27th

1:00 to 6:00 P.M.

Union Hall on Wiley Blvd.

Reminder: The Sheet Metal Workers donated the most blood per cap. than any other local union last year and displays the Hawkeye Labor Council Blood Drive Trophy at the union hall. Union members of the American Red Cross will be working this event.

Asbestos Screening

2010-09-23T12:11:00.000-05:00

October 21st at the Local 263 Training Center.

Members in building trades that initiated to journey leval status prior to january 1, 1991 will be mailed the details from SMOHIT ( Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust)

Volunteers NEEDED - 2010 Children's Christmas Party

2010-09-14T01:49:00.003-05:00

Will you VOLUNTEER?

Planning has begun -- this popular event is on again. Will you (or your spouse) lend a hand?

Volunteers are needed for the Children’s Christmas Party. -- Jennifer would greatly appreciate any help offered please call her at 319-396-8045.

Helpers are needed for:

(2) The Craft tables
(4) Children’s Bouncers
(2) Volunteers to hand out the gifts at the gift table
(2) Possible additional table (Ideas Welcome with help to follow through.)
(ANY) Suggestions for entertainment for the party
(10-12) Wrapping Committee

Sheet Metal Workers' Local # 263 will be hosting our annual Children’s Christmas party for the children and grandchildren of our members’ on Sunday, December 12^th 2010 at the IBEW Hall: 1211 Wiley Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids, IA.
All children/grandchildren, ages infant to 12 years are invited to participate. Seating and entertainment will begin at 12:00 noon; Santa will be there following entertainment and refreshments.

Ricky Rowray entertains the audience.

Even the
"Ole" guys
have fun!

Hawkeye Labor Day Picnic 9/6/2010

2010-09-09T22:34:00.002-05:00


Members & Retirees of Local 263 serve up popcorn- A tradition that those attending the picnic enjoy.

Jim Houser, dues paying SMWIA
member campaigning for
his re-election as
Linn County Supervisor (Iowa).

A Family Affair --
inflatable play house.

Dostal Catering prepared
the picnic fare.

CEU courses - 9/14 rescheduled to 9/28; 9/25 OSHA class on the schedule.

2010-09-08T20:38:00.013-05:00

The Aerial Lift class has been rescheduled. The OSHA class is still on the schedule for 9/25.

Aerial Lift Class

September 14, 2010 Rescheduled - now scheduled for September 28, 2010

4:30-8:30 P.M.

Class size 25
Journeyman Only
J.A.T.C. Training Center

Aerial Lift Training class has a credit of 4 CEU's H.V.A.C. Discipline. Bring your copy of the State of Iowa journeyman or master license to the Tuesday night class for the CEU credit. Pizza and beverage will be provided.

Reminder the state requires 8 Continuing education units (CEU,s) 4 CEU's in discipline, 2 CEU's in Safety and 2 CEU's in Code Update .

Contact Jenn at Union Hall to Register 396-8045

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This class is still on the schedule.
September 25, 2010 - OSHA 10-hour and 4-hour update class -- Click for More Information

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Aerial Lift Class

2010-08-27T16:04:00.003-05:00

September 14th, 2010
4:30-8:30 P.M.
Class size 25
Journeyman Only
J.A.T.C. Training Center

Aerial Lift Training class has a credit of 4 CEU's H.V.A.C. Discipline. Bring your copy of the State of Iowa journeyman or master license to the Tuesday night class for the CEU credit. Reminder the state requires 8 Continuing education units (CEU,s) 4 CEU's in discipline, 2 CEU's in Safety and 2 CEU's in Code Update .

Pizza and beverage will be provided.

Contact Jenn at Union Hall to Register 396-8045

Check out these Dates - Aug/Sept 2010

2010-08-18T07:15:00.004-05:00

August 18, 2010 - Beginning of Apprenticeship classes -- Click for More Information

September 6, 2010 - Labor Day Picnic-- Click for More Information

September 7-8, 2010 - First Aid and CPR classes-- Click for More Information

September 25, 2010 - OSHA 10-hour and 4-hour update class -- Click for More Information

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OSHA 10-Hour and 4-Hour Update Course

2010-08-13T12:20:00.000-05:00

OSHA 10-hour and 4-hour update class

Saturday, September 25th 2010

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Instructor - Howard Smith

Contact Jenn at the Union at (319)396-8045 to register

First Aid & CPR classes

2010-08-11T14:23:00.014-05:00

First Aid and CPR classes

Tuesday
September 7, 2010
4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Sheet Metal Training Center
Instructor-Virginia Barker/
Zee Medical

Wednesday
September 8, 2010
4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cedar Rapids Sheet Metal Training Center
Instructor-Virginia Barker/
Zee Medical

Contact Jenn at the Union Hall at (319) 396-8045 to register

Classes are limited to 24
Pizza and beverage will be provided
Will qualify for state safety CEU Credit

Apprenticeship Information

2010-08-06T16:12:00.000-05:00

Its that time of year again, first night of apprenticeship school will be on Wednesday August 18th, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. School time has changed this year it will be going back to 3 hours a night (5:00 till 8:00) All apprentice's are required to attend this first night so they can sign their SLA and receive a copy of the Training Policy.

AFLAC - at Union Meeting August 9, 2010

2010-08-03T19:18:00.000-05:00

Aflac is coming to Local 263 Union Members on August 9th; Aflac is supplemental insurance that can pay you cash when you are injured or ill — money that you can use for daily living: groceries, mortgage, car payments, childcare and so forth.
Local 263 has teamed up with Kellie Arduser, an independent Aflac agent to provide all members with the opportunity to better protect their families and income. Kellie will be at the union meeting on August 9th, to talk to members about this program, and to provide more information about Aflac and how it can benefit you and your family.
For more information about this meeting (or if you can not attend, information to contact Kellie - please click on the image on the left, for the full-sized document.
If you want further information and are unable to attend the meeting; or have a need for information at any time you are encouraged to contact Kellie.
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New Union T-Shirts

2010-08-03T18:54:00.000-05:00

Take Me Out to the Ballpark - SMWIA #263 at the Kernels - #1

2010-07-21T20:58:00.005-05:00

A night at the ballpark is a family affair for SMWIA Local #263.

A few children/grandchildren of SMWIA members were selected to sit in the Kernels dugout--and then go out on the field to stand with "their" player while the National Anthem was playing. They also were able to get an autograph from their player.

Other activities were enjoyed pre-game -- hula hoop contests, waiting in line for prizes...

More pictures coming in future posts ~

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Thank you

2010-07-16T11:02:00.003-05:00

On April 2, 2010 Local 263 held their 2010 Sheet Metal Workers' award ceremony. The event recognized those with longevity and acknowledged the apprentices who completed their apprenticeship and moved into journeyman status. During this event a special award was presented to Jim Bailey. Local 263 acknowledged Jim's many years as coordinator for the apprenticeship program and his leadership in making the building of the local's training facility a reality. The present coordinator, Jerry Hintz (with Jim Bailey in the picture, far left), presented the award along with Randy Sconyers, Local 263 Business Manager, shown here congratulating and thanking Jim for his many years of service to the Sheet Metal Union.
Additional pictures from the award event, and names of those being honored for 25, 40, 50, and 60 years of service are available on the local's website at www.smwia263.org/about/officialevents/

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First Aid and CPR Class

2010-06-30T10:00:00.001-05:00

When: July 13, 2010 (Tuesday) at 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Cedar Rapids Sheet Metal Training Center
(Instructor: Virginia Barker/Zee Medical)

Contact Jenn at the SMWIA #263 office (319) 396-8045 to register.
Class is limited to 30, and preference will be given to those who need a CPR/First Aid card to work on current projects. (Pizza will be provided)

Course qualifies for state CEU credit.

Night at the Ballpark

2010-06-29T07:16:00.001-05:00

You are cordially invited to our 7th Annual Baseball Night at the Ballpark. You may pick your tickets up in advance at the Union Hall for $5.00 each. This event is for Union Members only & their immediate family members. We only have a limited supply of tickets.

When: Friday July 16th 2010
Time: Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Game Starts: 6:35 p.m.
Location: Picnic on the Mezzanine between ( Section 1 & 2 )

See you there.

Calculator Class - June 17, 2010 (Thursday)

2010-05-14T23:17:00.002-05:00

Continuing Education -- Calculator Class

When: June 17, 2010 (Thursday)

Where: Training Center (500 66th Avenue SW • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4764)

Instructor: Mike Becker

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (3 hours of instruction)

To register for the class call Jennifer at Local 263's office: (319) 396-8045 or Jerry at (319) 521-5395. Registrations must be made by June 7, 2010. We need at least 10 people to hold the class, so sign up early.

Registrants will need an ITI HVAC Pro-Calculator in order to take the class. Let Jerry [(319) 521-5395] know if you need one. Calculator cost is $53.00 each. Pizza will be provided.
We are trying to get this class set up for CEU's from the state. Three hours of discipline.
Register asap.

Union Brother Supporting Union Brother

2010-02-21T22:14:00.003-06:00

On September 24, 2009, a 263 Union Sheet Metal Journeyman, Mike Becker, suffered a fall that resulted in traumatic brain injury. On February 20, 2010, many of his fellow union members from Local 263 joined with friends and family at a chili supper and auction; gathered as a benefit for Mike.

Scholarship Applications Open January/February 2011

2010-01-04T14:56:00.001-06:00

Sheet Metal Workers - Local 263

CEU Classes (March) - Register NOW!

Scholarships Available

10 Hour OSHA class- Feb. 16th and Feb 18th.

Union Night At The Stable

Veteran's Plaque

OSHA-4 Update - January 12, 2012

Getting Ready - Children's Christmas Party

OSHA Class - Dec. 8th; IA Mech Code - Dec. 15th

OSHA class - November 3, 2011 - CEU

New Shirt Designs

OSHA 10 Certification & 4-Hour Update

Vote - September 13, 2011 School Board Election- Endorsed Candidates

Labor Day September 5, 2011

August 18th class - Housting, Rigging, Signaling

July 28th Rigging Class

Labor Poker Run And Solidarity Ride

August 8th Membership Meeting Canceled

CEU Class added to June Schedule

CEU classes - June 2011; September

All 4 One Rally

CEU Classes - June 2011

Annual International Sheet Metal Competition-Las Vegas 2011

CEU Classes in May - Register now

April - May 2011 Schedule CEU Classes

April 14, 2011 (Thursday) Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging 4:30 till 8:30 Light meal providedOSHA now requires every person signaling for a crane operator to be properly certified in signaling. This class will provide that certification and will be qualified for state CEU credit.

CEU courses - Iowa Mechanical Code Class ADDED to Schedule

Other courses previously scheduled -- CEU Classes in March/April 2011

April 7, 2011 (Thursday) OSHA-4 Update4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 14, 2011 (Thursday) Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging 4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

CEU Classes in March/April 2011

April 7, 2011 (Thursday) OSHA-4 Update 4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 14, 2011 (Thursday) Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging 4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

Annual International Sheet Metal Competition - Local Winners

Code Update Classes

Scholarshlp Applications Open - January/February 2011

Operation Restock

SMWIA Children's Christmas Party & Retiree Holiday Dinner

Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging - CEU

SMWIA Children's Christmas Party

Schedule of CEU Classes in Cedar Rapids

Satellite Voting

Workers 4 Iowa Chuck Wagon

Aerial Lift Class

Code Update Class

Workers for a Better Iowa

Hawkeye Labor Council Blood Drive

Asbestos Screening

Volunteers NEEDED - 2010 Children's Christmas Party

Hawkeye Labor Day Picnic 9/6/2010

CEU courses - 9/14 rescheduled to 9/28; 9/25 OSHA class on the schedule.

The Aerial Lift class has been rescheduled. The OSHA class is still on the schedule for 9/25.

Aerial Lift Class

September 14, 2010 Rescheduled - now scheduled for September 28, 2010

Aerial Lift Class

Check out these Dates - Aug/Sept 2010

OSHA 10-Hour and 4-Hour Update Course

First Aid & CPR classes

Apprenticeship Information

AFLAC - at Union Meeting August 9, 2010

New Union T-Shirts

Take Me Out to the Ballpark - SMWIA #263 at the Kernels - #1

Thank you

First Aid and CPR Class

Night at the Ballpark

Calculator Class - June 17, 2010 (Thursday)

Union Brother Supporting Union Brother

Scholarship Applications Open January/February 2011

April 14, 2011 (Thursday)
Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided
OSHA now requires every person signaling for a crane operator to be properly certified in signaling. This class will provide that certification and will be qualified for state CEU credit.

April 7, 2011 (Thursday)
OSHA-4 Update
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 14, 2011 (Thursday)
Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 7, 2011 (Thursday)
OSHA-4 Update
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided

April 14, 2011 (Thursday)
Signaling, Hoisting, and Crane Rigging
4:30 till 8:30 Light meal provided