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August Union Meeting

2010-07-26T12:37:00.002-06:00

Our next Union meeting will be Thursday, August 5th at 6pm at the Union Hall. Newly elected officers will be sworn in. Hope to see you there!

Picnic

2010-07-25T22:56:00.003-06:00

Well once again our annual 291 picnic was a great success! There were 120+ years of service pins given out from 5 to 65 years. Congratulations to all, your years in the Brotherhood add up to so much more than numbers can explain. Food was excellent, prizes were many, and camaraderie was as only our Brotherhood could bring. Hats off to all the Sisters and Brothers that made this event happen! We could not have done it without you!

Picnic Volunteers

2010-07-07T11:39:00.002-06:00

If you are interested in helping out at our summer picnic this year, please call the hall and let us know as we always are in need of volunteers.

July Monthly Meeting

2010-07-07T11:36:00.004-06:00

Please join us this Thursday the 8th for the July meeting of Local 291. 6 p.m. at the Union Hall. Hope to see you there.

JULY MEETING CHANGED

2010-06-10T14:25:00.002-06:00

Please be aware that the July Union Meeting date has been changed from July 1st to July 8th.
6 pm at the Union Hall.

June Union Meeting

2010-06-02T16:57:00.002-06:00

Thursday, June 3rd is the date of our monthly union meeting. 6 p.m. See you there!

Just a Reminder

2010-04-27T11:39:00.003-06:00

Wednesday April 28th is Workers Memorial Day. There Will be a Candle Light Vigil at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, 1775 West Shoreline Drive along the greenbelt in Boise, 7-8pm. Please join us in memory of all those who have been killed or injured on the job. Let us all work together to make sure workplace safety is our #1 priority.

GRACE CARROLL ROCKY MOUNTAIN LABOR SCHOOL

2010-04-15T14:39:00.002-06:00

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Now is the time to get your applications in to apply for one of 10 scholarships being giving away by the Boise Central Trades and Labor Council. The Idaho State AFL-CIO also has 2 scholarships available to be given away. We have all the applications at the Union Hall.

The Rocky Mountain Labor School is a great opportunity to take some great labor related classes. The purpose of the school is to provide information and training so local union members can make their organizations more effective instruments for the promotion of the cause of organized labor.

This years school will be held at Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston Idaho, July 11-17, 2010

WORKER'S MEMORIAL DAY

2010-04-15T14:28:00.001-06:00

Wednesday April 28th is Workers Memorial Day. The Boise Central Trades and Labor Council will be holding an event to mark this most important day to honor our Brothers and Sisters who have met with tradgedy in the workplace. It will be at 7 p.m. at the Fallen Firefighters memorial on Shoreline Drive in Boise. See you there.

April Union Meeting

2010-03-30T22:36:00.003-06:00

Thursday is the April Union Meeting at 6 pm. See you there! If you have not been to a meeting lately it is a great time to become involved. Be a part of YOUR Union!

House Dedication

2010-03-25T13:30:00.001-06:00

Congratulations to the Nuro family! They are the new residents of our latest Habitat for Humanity home at the humanity Lane complex. Many thanks to all our volunteers who gave up their time to complete another project while giving back to our great community.

Goodbye Bills

2010-03-05T15:59:00.003-07:00

Two construction bills postponed until 2011
by Dani GriggPublished: March 4,2010 Time posted: 10:58 amTags: Associated Builders and Contractors, Construction, John Goedde, Kate McCaslin

Idaho State Capitol Building
As Idaho’s legislature plows through proposed legislation, trying to avoid a repeat of the record-length session of 2009, time is becoming scarce for new bills to be introduced.
Two bills falling victim to time constraints were being pushed by the Associated Builders and Contractors, a group that fights for the interests of non-union construction companies.
A few days before the anti-union bills were scheduled to be heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee, the bills’ supporters met with Senate leadership and decided that waiting until next year would probably be a better strategy.
Both of the bills being lobbied by ABC sought to eliminate advantages given to contractors that employ union workers in obtaining building contracts.
The first, the Open Access to Work Act, sponsored by Sen. John Goedde, R-Coeur d’Alene, would have made it illegal for government entities (at the state level or below) to require that a project be done with union-only labor.
The second, the Fairness in Contracting Act, would have made it illegal for unions to offer supplemental funds to building project owners in Idaho in effort to secure jobs for union companies where non-union bids might be lower.
Sen. Monty Pearce, R-New Plymouth, championed the latter bill.
“It was determined that because of time - it was just so late in the legislative session - that rather than trying to hurry the bills and push them through, we would be better off to wait and have a full hearing on their merits and go through the full process next year,” said Kate McCaslin, president and CEO of ABC’s Inland Pacific Chapter.
Lawmakers are targeting March 26 as an end date for the session, and Senate President Pro Tempore Robert Geddes said the goal is reasonable based on the status of current pending legislation and the budget.
He added that March 8 is the target date to have all house bills transmitted to the senate and vice versa, so the number of bills being printed is tapering off.
“If we do end the session at the end of March, we’re reaching the point where a bill just simply doesn’t have time to make it through the process,” he said.
McCaslin said ABC is disappointed by the setback, but plans to be back in full force next year.

Habitat for Humanity

2010-02-24T16:32:00.004-07:00

Please join us this Saturday February 27th at 8 a.m. to help trim out the 3rd of 3 houses in this complex. It will be another great day of camraderie and Brotherhood. 9088 Humanity Lane, off Maple Grove between Northview and Ustick. Please call the hall for any further information.

OSHA 10 and OSHA 7600

2010-02-24T16:23:00.002-07:00

Payette Nuclear Power Plant

2010-02-17T16:07:00.002-07:00

A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 22nd, 7 PM at Payette High School, 1500 6th Avenue South. The Payette County Planning and Zoning Commission, recently recommended a change to the county's comprehensive plan allowing AEHI to move forward. That change is now headed to the county commissioners for approval. If this is of interest to you please show up and offer your public testimony in person.

Work in Local 424 Edmonton Alberta

2010-02-16T17:05:00.004-07:00

Currently there are only 5 locals in the 9th district that have been invited to man this work in Alberta. If the manpower need crosses into the 8th district, Local 291 will be providing the needed information to its members at that time.

Code of Excellence

2010-02-08T14:57:00.002-07:00

We have a few spots left for our next Code of Excellence class, this Thursday February 11th at the Union Hall. Please call and sign up if you wish to attend.

IDAHO ELECTRICAL BOARD "SPECIAL" PUBLIC MEETING

2010-01-29T08:52:00.001-07:00

Please try to join us Thursday, February 4th, 2010 as the Proposed County-Option Legislation hits the floor. We need your help to defeat this plan. It is not good for the industry.
Division of Building Safety, 1090 E. Watertower St. in Meridian. see you there.

Romar Electric

2010-01-22T20:35:00.002-07:00

If you have worked at Romar Electric in 2009 and missed todays meeting, please contact the union hall at 343-4861.

Health Care Call In

2010-01-12T14:43:00.001-07:00

On Wednesday, call toll free 1-877-3-AFL-CIO (1-877-323-5246) and urge your representative to support working families by voting for health reform that:1. Does not tax our health care benefits 2. Requires employers to pay their fair share; and 3. Reduces cost—the best way to do this is with a public health care option

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

2010-01-07T15:42:00.002-07:00

As we head into 2010 I wish everyone health and happiness, and along with all of you hope that this year we see some economic upturns along with some jobs come our way.

Veteran's Day

2009-11-09T14:39:00.002-07:00

Please take some time Wednesday to reflect on all those that have served our great country.
Without their courage we would not have some of the freedoms we take for granted today.

Health Reform Call-In Day

2009-11-02T15:29:00.003-07:00

Thursday November 5th, we are asking everyone to call your members of Congress at
1-877-323-5246 and tell them health care reform can't wait and must:

Include a public health insurance option that will bring down costs and guarantee quality affordable health care for all.

Reqire employers to pay their fair share to prevent them from shifting costs for their workers to taxpayers and firms that offer good benefits.

Ensure affordable coverage for pre-medicare retirees who cannot get affordable coverage on their own.

Reject schemes to tax health benefits which would unfairly raise cost for workers, especially vulnerable workers.

Streetcars in Downtown Boise?

2009-09-29T08:37:00.003-06:00

Thursday, there will be an open house featuring information about the streetcar project including history of the project, potential benefits, possible funding sources and decision making processes.

Thursday October 1st
821 W. Idaho St.
11:30 am to 8pm.

You can attend this open house and then head over to our monthly meeting which takes place at 6pm.

Labor Day 2009

2009-09-15T09:25:00.004-06:00

We had a great turnout at the annual Labor Day picnic. Boise Central Trades and Labor council again put together a great afternoon with lunch, kid's activities and guest speakers including Congressman Walt Minnick. The food bank is now well stocked! Thanks to all who attended and donated.

Volunteer Picture

2009-09-09T17:09:00.003-06:00

Friday September 11th, we will be gathering at ANSER Charter School for a picture with some of the school children to be used in a thank you article and plaque. If you helped out on the project and can make it down on Friday we would love to have you there. We had 30 volunteers on this project and it was a great showing of Teamwork and Brotherhood. Thanks to all who helped!!

Union Meeting Night

2009-09-09T17:07:00.001-06:00

Please remember this Thursday September 10th, is our meeting at 6pm at the hall. Hope to see you there.

It's All About "THE PUNCH"

2009-09-09T16:54:00.001-06:00

Now that the Bronco fans had their home opener and everyone was talking about the post game antics (full season suspension for a punch?) Let's talk hockey! October 16th is opening night for the Idaho Steelheads. If you would like to join me on opening night just let me know. This has been a family tradition for years with us. I will be buying the tix on the first day they go on sale.
The vouchers I will be using are $15.00 with $4.00/per ticket of that money going back to support youth hockey in the valley. These are 4-5 bucks cheaper than purchasing at the arena, with no added fees. It will be a great night out, and who knows, you might even see a punch! (without a suspension).

Labor Day Picnic

2009-09-01T16:55:00.002-06:00

Please join the Boise Central Trades and Labor Council at the annual celebration of Labor Day.
Monday sept. 7th, 12 noon - 4pm. in Munincipal Park. Family friendly with jumps, games,raffles and more. Lunch donation is $3.00/person or 3 items for the food bank. Hope to see you there.

35th ANNUAL HOG ROAST

2009-08-26T10:30:00.002-06:00

IBEW Locals 291 & 449 will be holding their annual Hog Roast September 5th, 6th & 7th at the Elk Flats campground between Pine and Featherville. A good time will be had by all! Please call the hall for more information.

saturday August 8th

2009-08-12T10:11:00.004-06:00

We had a great turnout again last Saturday as we enjoyed a fantastic mix of community service and brotherhood. Remember there is still plenty of time to help out on this project as it nears completion. We have people there on a daily basis, just give me a call and become part of this great event.

Saturday August 8th

2009-08-07T15:58:00.002-06:00

Please join us this Saturday Aug. 8th for another day of volunteer work at ANSER charter school. I will be there at 8 am. for another day of brotherhood and fun as we help out our community. This project will have a couple of more weeks work and the school is very thankful to have us helping out. They will be publicly thanking all the trade unions that have donated time to them with some sort of press release. So come on out and be a part of this.

Langley Gulch Update

2009-08-07T10:50:00.003-06:00

Idaho Power held a public meeting in Canyon county last night (8/6/09) and gave details on their plans to build a 300mw natural gas fired generation plant. They expanded on the benefits that would come to local services with the construction. It would benefit the area even more if they would require local labor and contractors to be utilized on the project. For all intensive purposes local labor are rate payers and financing the project.

Langley Gulch

2009-08-06T11:04:00.002-06:00

There will be an open house tonight in Caldwell regarding the Langley gulch power plant and the placement of the transmission lines. Purple Sage School, 25709 El Paso Rd. 5:30-7:30.

Thanks Again!

2009-08-06T10:58:00.003-06:00

Work is progressing on our volunteer work at ANSER Charter School. We had a great turnout last Saturday. Thanks to all who showed up, John Campbell, Joey Campbell, Ira liburd II, Don Gibson,Lonny Wearin, Dave Tolan, Doug Arnold, Jared Isdell, and Greg Oyama. We got a lot of work done and had fun as well. Please try to make some time to come out and help.

HELP FIND ROBERT!!

2009-07-30T11:01:00.002-06:00

This Friday July 31st, the Boise Central Labor Council is asking for your support. They are needing Union members to meet at Garfield School (corner of Boise Ave & Broadway Ave.)at noon for a 3 hour shift, as part of a mass effort in helping police with the search for this 8 year old boy. CLC would like you to wear a union shirt if possible.

Saturday August 1st

2009-07-30T10:57:00.002-06:00

This Saturday we will be having another work day at our ANSER Charter School volunteer project. 202 E. 42nd st. in Garden City. I will be there about 8 a.m. Hope to see you there.

Saturday July 18th

2009-07-16T11:44:00.003-06:00

This Saturday we are having a volunteer work day at ANSER Charter School. If you have the time please join us. 8 am on, show up when you can. 202 42nd st. in Garden City. Thanks.

And The Winner Is....

2009-07-16T11:34:00.003-06:00

At the last Union meeting I put the names of all the volunteers who helped out on the past projects Local 291 has sponsored into a raffle jar. These included two Habitat houses, Idaho City welcome sign, Idaho City community center, Computers for Kids, and the Interfaith Sanctuary. One entry was deposited for each day worked. The prize was a $50.00 gift card to Fred Meyer.
And the winner was....Steve Rivas. Thanks Steve and to all the volunteers out there, We ARE making a difference in our community.

Langley Gulch

2009-07-14T16:20:00.001-06:00

Idaho PUC is hosting a public hearing tonight on the Langley Gulch 330 megawatt natural gas plant south of New Plymouth. Stay tuned for more information.

Thanks to all volunteers!

2009-07-12T20:50:00.006-06:00

We had a great turnout Saturday at the ANSER volunteer project. Thanks to all who showed up.
Nick Baumann, Doug Arnold, Dan Miller, Randi Nelson, Lonny Wearin, Ivan Swanson, Alex Kelly, and Greg Oyama. Also a big thanks to those who have helped us out so far, Dave Tolan, Rodney Thrall, and Josh Nelson.

I would also like to give a big thanks to the contractors who have stepped up to provide us with the needed ladders and tools, Power Plus, Lea, Enterprise, Romar, Alloway and Tri-state.

We Need Volunteers

2009-06-29T09:52:00.003-06:00

IBEW 291 along with Plumbers and Pipefitters 296 and Sheet Metal Workers 213, have been asked to donate labor to ANSER Charter School for their remodel. Charter school's receive no funding for their facilities. This is a great opportunity to promote union's in the valley! They are very excited to have us on board and we have contractors that have stepped up and started to help us out with tools. Please contact me and come on out to help. These volunteer projects are a great way to spend time with your fellow Brothers and Sisters.

CANCELLED STEWARD CLASS

2009-06-19T10:50:00.002-06:00

The steward training class scheduled for Friday June 26th has been cancelled. When a new date is known the information will be posted.

NUKE IN IDAHO? (part II)

2009-06-18T10:22:00.003-06:00

On Monday June 15th, Elmore County Commissioners unanimously decided to consider in more detail, a proposal to rezone land for a nuclear power plant. Seems there are some details to work out with the county's comprehensive plan. AEHI CEO and President Don Gillispie said "The commission today could have rejected our rezone request outright -to the delight of our opposition-but they instead chose to give it, and their comprehensive plan, further consideration."

CONGRATULATIONS!

2009-06-18T10:12:00.003-06:00

Hats off to the Pittsburgh Penguins for winning the Stanley Cup in Detroit's house! It was a fantastic game 7 that i'm sure will lead to a great rivalry next season. Only 4 months until the puck drops in October!

NUKE IN IDAHO?

2009-06-09T16:52:00.004-06:00

The Elmore County Commission yesterday decided after a one hour debate to postpone their decision to rezone 1300 acres of farmland to heavy industrial near Hammett until next Monday the 15th in order to receive more legal advice. Stay tuned!

UPDATES

2009-06-09T16:31:00.002-06:00

Please send me your e-mail address so I can keep you, the membership informed of current happenings in and around the local and our industry. If you have been using e-mail to resign the out of work list I have yours already. But if you are working I would like to include you in any updates I send out electronically. Thank you. mark@ibewlocal291.org

Hey All You Bikers

2009-06-02T23:55:00.002-06:00

Not those with the heavy throttle hand, if you ride a road or mountain bicycle give me a call and let's set up some after work or weekend rides. I am looking to get out there with some other bicycle minded members and just have some fun. Contact me at 343-4861 or mark@ibewlocal291.org

Way to go Penguins!

2009-06-02T23:51:00.003-06:00

Let's keep it going. Red Wings are going down!!

Volunteers

2009-06-01T11:06:00.003-06:00

Please make sure I have your phone # and/or e-mail address as we do have some projects coming up this summer.

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

2009-06-01T10:49:00.002-06:00

Go Penguins!! Beat the Red Wings.

Green Jobs Open House

2009-05-26T08:31:00.003-06:00

Please join us Thursday May 28th for our Open House. Come down and see the new solar trailer in action! SW Idaho JATC, 121 E. 34th St. Garden City, Id. 1-3 pm.

STEWARD CLASS

2009-05-26T08:25:00.003-06:00

On Friday June 26th we will be hosting a steward training class in the morning and a Code of Excellence steward class in the afternoon. Please contact the hall for information. 343-4861

FEED THE FOOD BANK

2009-05-19T09:08:00.003-06:00

Thursday June 4th, food bank donation night at our monthly meeting. If you can, please bring a donation to help stock the food bank. And please remember, if you or someone you know is in need of a food donation just let us know.

SOLIDARITY POKER RIDE

2009-05-14T16:00:00.002-06:00

3rd Annual ride will be Saturday June 13th. Registration deadline is June 5th. $20.00 will include t-shirt-bbq-poker entry. Forms to sign up are at the hall.

Habitat House

2009-04-27T09:09:00.001-06:00

Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to help trim out the duplex on Friday. We had 12 people show up to donate their time in helping to make a difference in the lives of others.

Habitat House Trim-Out

2009-04-17T11:40:00.002-06:00

Friday April 24th 9 am, 3894 Patricia Lane. Please call to sign up. Great way to enjoy some time with other members while giving to our great community!

CODE OF EXCELLENCE

2009-04-17T11:35:00.002-06:00

Our next COE class is scheduled for Tuesday May 5th, 5pm at the union hall. Last class had 80 people in attendance! Don't get left behind. Sign up tody by calling the hall. 343-4861.

UNION MEMBER DISCOUNTS

2009-04-14T15:01:00.002-06:00

Did you know that as a union member you are entitled to many discounts through Union Plus.
Mortgage help, AT&T wireless, travel discounts, scholarships and many others are available just
by visiting www.unionplus.org. Check it out today!

WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

2009-04-10T09:15:00.006-06:00

Tuesday April 28th marks the 2009 Workers Memorial Day. Please join us for a candlelight vigil in the parking lot of the union hall sponsored by the Boise Central Trades and Labor Council. 8:00 to 9:00 pm

MOURN for the dead.
FIGHT for the living.

HEY HOCKEY FANS!!

2009-04-10T09:01:00.001-06:00

It is that time of the year again, time for the "second season", the playoffs. Our Idaho Steelheads are heading into the first round of the Kelly Cup Championships fresh off an amazingly strong 2nd place finish. Goalie Matt Climie is expected to start after his return to Boise after playing 3 games in the NHL for the Dallas Stars. Let's go to a game!

MVLL

2009-03-17T09:32:00.002-06:00

The volunteer project at the Mountain View Little League complex is temporarily on hold. As things turn around I will get that information out.

MONDAY NIGHT GOLF!

2009-03-17T09:23:00.003-06:00

It is that time of year again so please come out and join us for a round of golf and brotherhood.
Every Monday night at BOISE RANCH, 5:15 PM.

MOUNTAIN VIEW LITTLE LEAGUE

2009-03-13T16:50:00.003-06:00

Starting early next week we will be needing volunteers for the project at the MVLL complex. Some of this work will be during the week as that is when their representative is available. Please call or email me if you are interested in helping. mark@ibewlocal291.org.

2009-03-13T15:20:00.001-06:00

FRIDAY OUTLOOK HOUR

2009-03-06T15:55:00.002-07:00

Starting Friday March 13th we will be opening up the meeting room at the hall for anyone intereted in talking about work on the road, carpooling to sign books, registering on ERTS, or anything pertaining to the current work situation. If this interests you come down next Friday from 9-11 a.m.

IBEW LOCAL 291 POOL & DART TOURNAMENT

2009-03-02T15:00:00.002-07:00

Mark your calendars and please join us Saturday, April 4th, 11 a.m. for our 2nd annual tournament. A great time was had by all last year! Come on out and try to defeat the former winners. Barb's Tavern 400 N. Kings Rd. in Nampa

VOLUNTEER PROJECTS

2009-02-11T11:31:00.002-07:00

Upcoming projects include, Mountain View Little League in SW Boise and Habitat House trim out. Dates to be announced soon. Please call or email to sign-up.

COE

2009-02-09T14:20:00.002-07:00

We have had many requests for another Code of Excellence course, so I am happy to say the next date is Thursday, March 19th, 5pm at the union hall. Please RSVP to 343-4861 by Wed. March 18th, 5pm.

GREAT TURN OUT !

2009-02-04T06:21:00.002-07:00

We had 51 members attend our Code of Excellence class last Thursday. At the end of the night, when all were asked their opinion, Apprentices, JW, F & GF, all said it was something they could adhere to. I would like to thank everyone who showed up and welcome those that did'nt, to come to our next class, sometime in March. ( date TBA ). Thanks also to 8th Dist. Int. Rep. Antunes for putting on a great class. See you in March.

STEWARDS

2009-01-13T10:45:00.002-07:00

If you have attended a steward class in the past and are interested in taking the Code Of Excellence steward class please contact the hall @ 343-4861.

CODE OF EXCELLENCE

2009-01-13T09:52:00.005-07:00

Please attend this important class. We have not had a COE put on for some time, so even if you have attended one in the past, it would not hurt to retake the course. We would like to have as many trained people as we can. While I know work is slow in the valley at this time, it is always a good policy to maintain the highest standards that we can achieve as union electricians.

Please RSVP, 343-4861.
Thursday, January 29th
5 pm at the hall.

WINNER

2009-01-13T09:48:00.000-07:00

Robert Mott is the winner of the contest!

CONTEST

2008-12-30T15:47:00.003-07:00

I am wanting to know if this blog is reaching our members. So, if you would like to help me out, I will put the names of all those who comment or email me, mark@ibewlocal291.org in a hat, pull out one name and give the winner some cool prize. Contest will go through January 7th, 2009, 5 p.m.

SIGN UP

2008-12-30T15:38:00.002-07:00

I am starting a new email list for volunteer projects and other events. If you would like to be included in this group please send me an email to, mark@ibewlocal291.org, requesting to be added to the group.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2008-12-22T11:00:00.003-07:00

Wishing all of you and your families a very merry holiday season and a great New Year!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

2008-12-04T13:35:00.002-07:00

We have a couple of unemployed members who are going to work on the habitat house rough-in on Monday, Dec. 8th, 8 a.m. Anyone wishing to join them just show up with your hand tools.

West on Edna from Maple Grove and south on Patricia Lane. House is on the east side of Patricia. #3894. Any questions please call me.

CONGRATULATIONS! BOISE STATE BRONCOS UNDEFEATED AGAIN!!!

2008-11-30T19:31:00.012-07:00

NOW, LET'S PLAY SOME HOCKEY!!

The Steelheads are on a roll winning their last 3 games and coming home to Qwest Arena on Wednesday for a three game home stand against the Utah Grizzlies. If anyone is interested in going to a Steelhead game I do have ticket vouchers for sale at $15.00 each. From this amount $4.00 goes directly back into youth hockey programs here in Boise. Call me for info.

My family and I are going to go to the game on Dec. 19th or 20th against the Bakersfield Condors, anyone interested in joining us please let me know ASAP and I will get the tickets.
Let's go cheer on one of Boise's other great teams.

LOCAL 291 CHRISTMAS PARTY

2008-11-25T16:30:00.004-07:00

Please remember to attend our annual Christmas party Saturday Dec. 6th, 6-11pm, at the Holiday Inn on Vista. We will be having a roving magician during the arrival hour with a comedian following the appetizers. As always there will be many raffle prizes as well as an evening spent with old friends and new.

Solar Trailer

2008-11-25T10:59:00.002-07:00

Parts have been arriving for the solar trailer project sponsored by our LMCC. This will be a towable solar power energy source to be used as a trainer and also at exhibits and functions to power equipment. Stay tuned for further developments and opportunities to help on this very exciting project.

Habitat for Humanity

2008-11-25T10:45:00.004-07:00

We need volunteers to help us rough-in a duplex this Sat Nov. 29th at 9a.m. This is a great way to help our community while spending the day with friends old and new. If you have'nt volunteered in a while, come on out and work off that Thanksgiving dinner!

From Maple Grove go west on Edna st. and south on Patricia Lane. House is on east side of street. See you there. 3894/3896 Patricia Lane

Thanks to all the volunteers

2008-11-24T12:11:00.001-07:00

We had a great turnout in Idaho City on Saturday. The community center received a new service and branch panel, new furnaces, new lighting in the main room and upgrades to the kitchen and bathrooms. The Mayor of Idaho City came out to shake hands and thank everyone for their hard work.

Idaho City Volunteer Project

2008-11-18T15:54:00.000-07:00

Please try to attend and help us upgrade the community center in Idaho City.
Our volunteer efforts make the difference in many peoples lives, and we help our communities like no one but the IBEW can. Even if you can only help out for an hour or two, your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. Hope to see you this Sat. the 22nd at 9 a.m. Take Montgomery st. to Commercial st. and turn left.

WELCOME!

2008-11-18T11:29:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my new 291 blog. Here I will try to post items regarding Boise electricians, labor related news, or anything that sounds good [ or bad ].