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The Proven Leadership Team was re-elected to a five-year term. From left to right: International President Newton B. Jones, IVP \u2013 Southeast Warren Fairley, IVP \u2013 Great Lakes Lawrence McManamon, IVP \u2013 Western States J. Tom Baca, IVP \u2013 Northeast John Fultz, IVP \u2013 Canada Arnie Stadnick.<\/p><\/div>\n

Faced with the daunting challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boilermakers union adapted in winning fashion and convened its 34th Consolidated Convention as a one-day virtual event on July 21, 2021 with a central broadcast from Sterling, Virginia and online participation from delegates of all North American lodges.<\/p>\n

Navigating such a new experience was a challenge for all the delegates, but the virtual gathering came off without a hitch, coming to order at 2:00 pm and adjourning at 12:15 am. Business was kept to the essentials, including reports of the Constitution and Law Committee and the Resolutions Committee, followed by discussion and votes on proposed resolutions and constitutional amendments.<\/p>\n

In addition, elections for the International Executive Council were held. Brother Jerry Flaherty, Business Manager \/ Secretary-Treasurer of Lodge 203, had the honour of nominating the full slate of incumbent officers. \u201cBrothers and sisters, this is your Proven Leadership Team,\u201d he said by way of introduction. \u201cThey have proven time and again that they work for us and our union\u2019s best interests. They are the right people to have our leadership table today, and they are the right people to have at our leadership table over the next five years.\u201d<\/p>\n

The following officers were re-elected to a five-year term:<\/p>\n

International President<\/strong>: Newton B. Jones<\/p>\n

International Secretary-Treasurer<\/strong>: William T. Creeden<\/p>\n

International Vice President – Great Lakes<\/strong>: Lawrence McManamon<\/p>\n

International Vice President – Western States<\/strong>: J. Tom Baca<\/p>\n

International Vice President – Southeast<\/strong>: Warren Fairley<\/p>\n

International Vice President – Northeast<\/strong>: John Fultz<\/p>\n

International Vice President – Canada<\/strong>: Arnie Stadnick<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been more than proud to lead a cohesive group of International Officers known as the Proven Leadership Team,\u201d said International President Newton B. Jones. \u201cWe have worked together for you, our members, with one purpose: to help you build and maintain a better, more comfortable life for you and your families \u2014 and to preserve the ability of this union to carry on that purpose for the decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brother Tony Andrade, Business Manager \/ Secretary-Treasurer of District 10 Eastern Canada, participated from Sterling, Virginia as a member of the Constitution and Law Committee. \u201cThis convention was a challenge in many ways,\u201d he said. \u201cWas it ideal? Of course not, but it was extremely well put together and professionally handled.\u201d Concerning the IEC elections, Brother Andrade had this to say: \u201cThe overwhelming support for IVP Stadnick was not a surprise to me. To become a leader does not occur overnight; it takes time to learn, endure, and overcome challenging times in order to develop the integrity required to lead the membership. Arnie Stadnick has done so admirably.\u201d<\/p>\n

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