Meeting ReportTWU – ATD Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes February 16, 2010 Miami, FL Meeting called to order by Chairman Thom Lee at 12:55 with the Pledge and opening remarks. Introductions were given by those in attendance. Those in attendance were: Thom Lee – Chairman Jennifer Proctor Timms – 514 Paul Mazzara - 530 Todd Gage - 556 Keith Coleman - 571 Terry Rasmussen - 571 Willie Beckton - 234 Jesus Martinez - 571 Tom Staples - 530 Antonio Quezada - 568 Hank Trujillo - 568 Kevin Starling - 568 Allison Watkins - 575 Shirley Kolling - 575 Todd Woodward - 561 Don Videtich - International John Putz - 576 Jamey Weldon - 576 Arizo Gajewski - 512 Curtis Lyons - 514 Tyrone Lofton - 514 John Giovenco - 565 Gary Hanna - 565 Steve Swanberg - 513 Bobby Velasquez - 513 Bruce Mederos - 541 Greg Baker - 542 Craig Gillett - 564 The agenda was reviewed. Don Videtich spoke to the committee about being the interim liaison for the ATDVC until Jose returns. Old Business Open Action Items: MLOA issues between American Airlines and our members International Veterans Committee established during the International Convention – Where are we? International Veterans Coin - round table discussion and vote: Front: TWU Logo Back: TWU Veterans Committees 5 branches of service in center Honoring Those That Serve Flash drives - adjust them for your local as needed. Our "Jetnet" subcommittee consists of Craig Gillette, Paul Mazzara, Tom Staples, Bruce Mederos, and John Giovenco - If you're a vet and you have a disability, contact information for your local Veterans Committee. Contact Allan Treadwell on why the Veterans Committee Website link isn't on the AA Business Meeting Ana Martinez - AA Checklist for military leave of absence on jetnet. Open item: moving the link to a more accessible position for the military leave of absence. Open item: Putting the ATDVC website link on jetnet. Open item: Mandatory things on the checklist noted by asterisk or such. The TULE members’ life insurance problem is said to be resolved. New Business AFL-CIO contacts Portia Reddick-White on legislative affairs Meeting in Dallas on 11th-12th of May tentatively at the 556 local. TWU – ATD Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes February 17, 2010 Miami, FL Meeting called to order by Chairman Thom Lee at 08:00 with the Pledge and opening remarks. Any items that need to be placed on the ATDVC website, need to be given to Craig Gillett. Walter Reed hospital on March 23, 2010: Will be passing out items collected throughout the TWU. Tear away pants – Velcro Electric Razors Button up pants Beef Jerky Don Videtich took on the action item of getting this trip paid as UBP. Portia Reddick-White called in from DC to speak about what she does as the head of Legislative Affairs and current relevant bills on the table including: VA disability pay raises VA pension pay raises Go to www.congress.gov for more information on current legislation Alex Garcia and Terry Daniels spoke to the committee explaining what they do from the COPE and lobbying aspect for the TWU. They work more on a state level. Don Videtich took on an action item that all people on the veterans committee should contact your local unions about legislation that affects our Veterans members. Old Business Thanks to Miami for hosting the meeting Meeting adjourned at approximately 14:00 ______________________________________________________________________ TWU – ATD Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes June 2, 2009 Meeting called to order by Chairman Thom Lee at 1310 and opened with the Pledge and opening remarks. Introductions were given by those in attendance. Those in attendance were: Thom Lee – Chairman Bobby Velasquez – 513 Peter Meyer – 562 Graig Gillett – 564 Paul Mazzara – Vice Chairman Ernest Toigo – 530 Greg Baker – 542 Arizo Fred Gajewski – 512 Jesus M. Martinez – 571 Terry Rasmussen – 571 Eddie Carnero – 561 Hank Trujillo – 568 John McCaughern – 501 Bruce Medeiros – 541 Nathan Pike – 541 Jose Galarza – ATD Representative Jennifer Proctor Timms – Recording Secretary The agenda was reviewed. New Business Southwest needs to be contacted again regarding attendance. Website hotlink · Where are we? Rules and responsibilities for the ATDVC Officers · Networking, conventions, target specific things and build from there. Presentations, tackle specific things later for smaller events. Support philanthropy; endorse specific events, meetings with the company. We reviewed the by-laws regarding officer roles. Events to be attended; needs to be a business plan. Local committees need to be run by the local, not the ATD. · We have a basic description in our by-laws. Jim Little addressed the committee. · Discussed introducing the committee into the constitution at the convention this year. Hopefully, some of the presidents will put more into it in the future. Old Business Reviewed ATDVC Logo and T-shirt status USO Visit by Thom and Jose · The “reading room” at DFW. A room where soldiers leaving read their child a story and they put it on CD for the children to listen to while they are gone. They need books so we need to have a new book drive. What we can do: Need books, travel size shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, or any type of toiletries, beef jerky, chocolate, gift cards from various fast food eateries within the terminal, travel size pillows, neck rests, magazines, dvd’s, cd’s. Thom Lee will generate a letter to the locals requesting the previous items. Locals will have a drive for certain items on the list. The list will be divided up. Town Hall Meetings · Do we want help at the local level? Some locals are requesting town hall meetings; 561, 512. How we incorporate people into our networks? What type of agenda are we looking at? Training Carol Jankowski – HR Absence Management Anna Martinez – Employee services Pat Miraglia - Work environment Adrienne Snyder – Employee services · American Airlines – Hot list · Military Leave – Things to Consider before taking leave Off-line meeting with a few individuals to make a top five check list for AA. Will be ready for July monthly meeting. (Jenni, Carol, Anna, Paul) Adjourned at 1640 for the day TWU – ATD Veterans Committee Meeting Minutes June 3, 2009 Meeting called to order by Chairman Thom Lee at 0810 and opened with the Pledge and opening remarks. · We need to get more local involvement; network and grow. Thom Lee will send a letter to each of the Presidents that didn’t have a representative present. Welcome new member Andre Lafahregue from Local 576. Old Business Getting involved within your local resource groups; we want to be careful about what we “partner” to with the company. The web site is a work in progress. We reviewed some of the links on the site and made corrections. Legislative Sub-committee Selected Legislative Goals for 2009 Legislation that has passed Current Legislation Active Duty/Guard and Reserve Issues Survivor Issues Retirement Issues Health Care Issues Spouse/Family Issues Veterans and Other Issues How to email and fax your congressman Fact Sheets Communicate and Advocate with other organizations What we need to do at state level Get Portia Reddick-White and/or Alex Garcia to attend our next meeting Educate our members on legislative issues Veterans Awareness Task Force Benefits Sub-committee Homework: · Find out who your VA service representative is. Email Paul the name and number of your representative. Make sure it’s someone you can work with and is truly there to help and educate your members. · Shop around and use some of your resources at other organizations; doesn’t necessarily have to be a VA representative. You have to be consistent and patient with claims. They take a lot of work and time, but it will pay off if you work at it. New Business We need volunteers with sub-committees. Get involved and step up to the plate. Next meeting date: August 20 – 21, 2009 in Chicago, IL. Alex Garcia, Terry Daniels, Gwen Dunivent addressed the committee regarding state legislative issues. Meeting adjourned at 1135. | 
