Bulletin #20-14
July 25, 2014
ILWU WALK THE COAST fight against CHILDHOOD CANCER
Our Union’s community fundraiser to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s fight against childhood cancer is now taking place. This year, due to Contract negotiations, will be a bit different, but the struggle to fight childhood cancer hasn’t changed. There will be a Poker Tournament in Los Angeles (Locals 13, 63, and 94), a Walk and BBQ in Port Hueneme (Local 46) and a Walk and Car Show in San Francisco (Local 10). We encourage all Brothers and Sisters to help and join the fun while contributing to this great cause. In solidarity, we are all invited, welcomed and encouraged to attend the other areas’ events. Get a group or party together. Here is the info:
LOS ANGELES EVENT
On Thursday, August 14, ILWU Locals 13, 63, and 94 will host our annual Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament at the Normandie Casino in Gardena. Register in advance with Sidro Felix (13) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 310. 972.9772. Register at 6:00. Cards fly at 7:00 p.m. First 100 Registrants get a free event t-shirt. If you don’t play cards, we can still have a big impact by making an easy donation. Please see instructions below. This is our fundraiser. Chip in a few bucks for the kids!
PORT HUENEME EVENT
Members, family and friends can also have a fun time by participating in Local 46 Port Hueneme’s Walk for Alex on Saturday, August 9. It will be great to see a lot of Local 13, 63 and 94 members supporting our charity and sister local. This is a family fun event with food and music. Get a group of friends together and spend the day doing something good for others. Register for the walk. A minimum donation of $25 per person gets you the walk, lemonade, lunch, live music, and an event t-shirt. Please contact Brother Jesse Ramirez for more details at (805) 490-1678. Call because Jessie needs your shirt size.
SAN FRANCISCO EVENT
ILWU Local 10 will hold its Walk the Coast event in San Francisco on Saturday, August 2, 2014, starting with a “Walk for Alex” at 12:00 p.m., then BBQ and Car Show at 1:00 p.m. All members of the ILWU family and the community are invited and encouraged to attend. Donations to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in the fight against childhood cancer will be taken at the event.
For more information: Contact Brother Frank Gaskin, (707) 888-7158. For Car Show questions, please contact Brother Jerry Gatine, (510) 759-3069.
HOW TO DONATE & MAKE OUR UNION LOOK GOOD
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On the right side of that page, press the yellow “Make a donation” button;
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That will bring you to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation page. Click on the word “Los Angeles,”
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Click the orange “DONATE” button on the right side of that ALSF page and make a donation of any size. Thank you.
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Additionally, you can support our Brothers’ and Sisters’ efforts in Port Hueneme or San Francisco by following these same steps, but on Step #3 above, you click on “Port Hueneme” or “San Francisco” and go on to donate at Step #4.
Your name will be posted as a donor. This is our charity fundraiser so please let’s see a LONG list of brothers and sisters. You can even donate in your family’s name or in memory of a loved one. Thank you, Brothers and Sisters, for your support.
Fraternally
Bobby Olvera, Jr. Mondo Porras Mark Williams
President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer