New Construction Sector Business Managers met for comprehensive training at Boilermakers’ Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, May 5-7. Boilermaker staff led the three-day training, covering a wide range of topics new lodge leaders need to know for successful lodge management. Some of the topics covered included Local Joint Referral Rules and MBDS, comprehensive teaching on the M.O.R.E. Work Investment Fund and an overview of the union’s structure and its policies and procedures. The Membership and Accounting departments offered a deep dive into membership, accounting and financial reporting. Pictured are, bottom row l. to r. Nathan Pribble, L-60; Joshua Raterman, L-363; Eric Edgren, L-29; Lee Lunsford, L-454; Michael Card, L-169; Rafael Escobar, L-5; Dave French, L-359; Nick Garcia, L-92; Matthew Fink, L-13 and IR-CSO, M.O.R.E.-WCC Chuck Hancock. Top row l. to r. Robert Martin, L-85; Matthew Bales, L-107; Derin Hunt, L-433; Herman Gibbs, L-26; Preston Chase, L-108; IP Tim Simmons; AAIP, ED-CSO Anthony Howell; Joseph Ledford, L-105; D-CT, D-SMTS Gary Powers; Steven McDonald, L-4; Josh Mangold, L-11 and Matthew Fregin, L-502.





