National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May.  In 2019, National Teacher Day will take place on May 7th.  This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the first full week in May of each year. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day  “as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.”  Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children: the future leaders of our country.  They are kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated and understanding professionals that mold our children’s lives in a positive direction.  We entrust our children with the teachers, and they affect their lives on a daily basis.

It is time to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers that you know.  Let them know that they are appreciated for all that they do. Use #TeacherAppreciationDay or #NationalTeachersDay to post on social media.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!

Call to Order:  President Shawn Willis called meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

Roll Call:  Roll call of officers was taken.  All answered except Tyron Rias, Elizabeth Diaz, Martin Sandoval, and Pat Murphy.

Minutes of the Previous Month:  Minutes were read by Dawn Morningstar, and was motioned to be accepted.

Communications:  Read a letter from Toni Marie Blasigame Smith Scholarship.  Joe Taylor made the motion on the executive boards recommendation to sponsor the scholarship for 250.00.

Read letter from National Hook-Up of Black Women Scholarship.  Joe Taylor made the motion on the executive boards recommendation to sponsor the scholarship for 200.00.

Officers Reports:  The Financial Secretary Report for the month of April 2019, was presented by Financial Secretary Don Taylor.  After completion of the reading Don Taylor moved the Financial Secretary Report for April 2019 be accepted as read.

The lost time and expenses report for the month of April 2019 was presented by Financial Secretary Don Taylor.  At the conclusion of the report, Don Taylor moved that the lost time and expenses for April be paid.

The Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2019 was presented by Treasurer Greg Ford.  After completion of the reading Greg Ford moved the Treasurer's report for April 2019 be accepted as read.

Committee Reports:  The Grievance Report was presented by Reggie Chandler.  Reggie reported that 2 members are out.  Rob C.  announced to members at meeting to please get to work on time.  Management is writing people up for being late.

Safety Report was presented by Don Taylor.  Don reported, that the members of ECT did well in the LPA Audit.  We were hit on Tractor and Crane reports.  We also got hit on crane status lights.  Don also announced that contractors are coming in setting traps for pigeons.  Don congratulated members for being safe, and looking out for one another.

Training was presented by Chairman Pete Smith.  Pete announced that the learner's program will start May 13.  2 men that was in training is now trying to be released from learner's program to start their jobs in mill.  Pete also announced that they are in the interviewing process for the 2 MTM/MTE Instructor for training center, and they are also in need of Safety Instructor for Training Center.

Civil Rights:  No report

WOS was presented by President Tamika Malone.  She announced that she will be doing a fundraiser for Breast Cancer.  The fundraiser is called Cosmic Bowling, and...

Regular Order of Business

15 minute presentation on "Union Savings", a program offering exclusive discounts for union members and their families, to be given by Freeyelle Mehari who will call in.