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LOCAL 399 MEMBER NAMED
IPWSOA OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to City of Highland employee Tony Hempen, who received Surface
Water Division, Operator of the Year Award from the Illinois Portable Water
Supply Operators Association.
This competition was against surface water operators from across the state. Earlier this summer, Tony also received Operator of the Year from South West Central Water Plant Operators Association, which encompasses twelve counties in southwest central Illinois.
We congratulate Tony on his multiple Awards!
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LOCAL 399 MEMBERS RALLY IN INDIANA
FOR WORKERS' RIGHTS!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the "Workers Lobby Day Rally" in Indianapolis. It was important to show the Legislatures that Unions will not be defeated by the "Right to Work Law".
The fight has only begun but with the support of you, our Union members, our voice will be heard!
Pictured above from the rally are: John Cappadora, Daniel Funda, Joseph Garabarczyk, Martin Greene, Rick Haggard, Saudeeq Hibbler, Jesse James, Pat McGing, John O’Connor, Radoslaw Oksimowics, Lloyd Osborne, Ariel Perez, Richard Pons,
Mark Provost, Paul Thomas, Jeff and Cindy Withered.
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LOCAL 399 DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Congratulations to Mike Ruhl, Director of Engineering at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel. Mike was recently honored as Fairmont’s 2010 Environmental Engineer of the Year. This award recognizes an Engineer that has made an outstanding commitment to Fairmont’s Energy and Carbon Management Program, ensuring timely accurate data is submitted and clarified, innovative energy reduction and conservation initiatives are implemented at the property level, and representative support is provided to the property based Green Team.
Mike was pivotal in implementing the Energy and Carbon Management Program at the property and works tirelessly to improve the overall environmental performance. Mike’s enthusiasm and energy conservation thinking have made their mark on the Fairmont Chicago.
We join with Chicago’s Fairmont Hotel family in thanking Mike for his consistent dedication to
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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO HONORS
LOCAL 399 ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER
Congratulations to James Jones, Assistant Chief Engineer at the
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) for being selected UIC’s 2011 Award of Merit recipient.
This award recognizes academic professional and support staff
employees who have demonstrated excellence in service, commitment, and dedication.
We congratulate James and thank him for being a shining example
of the value that Local 399 Engineers bring to the workplace! |
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LOCAL 399 SOFTBALL TEAM
Thanks to all our members who came out to compete on the
Local 399 Softball Team. A good time was had by all!
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LOCAL 399 ENGINEER AWARDED 2010 IHLA STATE ENGINEERING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Local 399 Engineer Mark Dutkanych, who works at the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center - North Shore. Mark recently wont the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Associations (IHLA) 2010 Engineering Employee of the Year for the State of Ilinois.
We salute Mark for the dedication that he shows to his building!
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LOCAL 399 ENGINEER HONORED AS
"SHINING EXAMPLE" TO APPRENTICES
Congratulations to Aldo Moron on being awarded the Harbor Group Managment Company
Engineer of the Year. Aldo has worked as an Engineer and Assistant Engineer at the Burnham Center for the past 11 years. Also was recognized for his commitment and dedication to the Burnhan Center as well as for being an example to the countless apprentices that have come and gone over the years.
Pictured (left to right) are: General manager Richard Symonds, Assistant Chief Aldo Moron, Manager Maria Orozco Vargas and Chief Engineer Frank Van Boldrik.
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LOCAL 399 MEMBER RECEIVES
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Congratulations to Alex Gonzalez, and Engineer at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center,
who received the 2010 Employee of the Year Award. Alex has been with the
Westin Yorktown since 2009.
We thank Alex for the dedication that he shows to his building and his craft.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ENGINEERING CREW
AT THE CONCOURSE PLAZA
Congratulations to the Engineering team at the Concourse Office Plaza in Skokie. The building owners were so impressed with the work of our Local 399 crew, that management is using this site as a goal for all their properties across the nation.
Thanks to Chief Engineer James McGuire (right) and Assistant Chief, Gerald McGahan (left)
for being shining examples of why Local 399 Engineers make a difference in the buildings
and facilities that we maintain.
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LOCAL 399 ENGINEER HONORED AS INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO O'HARE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Local 399 Engineer, Frank Callo. Frank was the receipient of the February 2011 Employee of the Month Award from the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel. Frank was sighted as a "well respected Engineer always willing to do whatever is necessary to make the hotel successful and guests happy." Frank has been with the Intercontinental Hotel since 2007.
We salute Frank for giving 110 percent to his building and his co-workers. You are truly an example of why Local 399 Engineers are leading the way in our Industry! |
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LOCAL 399 DON MALWICK'S WIFE
COMPETES IN AUTOCROSS EVENT
Deborah Malwick, wife of Local 399 Auditor Donn Malwick, became
the 2009 Autocross Ladies Midwest Regional Champion and is also ranked
13th in the Nation in this event. The event is sponsored by The National
Council for Corvett Clubs (NCCC) founded in 1959.
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CONGRATULATIONS 191 N. WACKER DRIVE ENGINEERING TEAM!
Congratulations to the engineering staff of 191 N. Wacker Drive, who recently
received a LEED Gold certification and won the BOMA TOBY Award for the 500,000
to one million square foot category.
We salute the 191 N. Wacker team including Chief Engineer Kevin Officer, and
Engineers Jamie Collier and Kevin Gawne. Thanks for your commitment to our
environment and your buildings economy.
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ENGINEERS RECEIVE AWARD FOR 2 YEARS OF SAFETY
Congratulations to the Engineers at Lincoln Park Zoo who were recently reconginzed
and awarded for 2 years of non-recordable injuries. The entire engineering team
received jackets commemorating their achievement.
We join in celebrating our skilled members at Lincoln Park Zoo
for their dedication to their facility and to job safetly! |
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111 SOUTH WACKER RECEIVES DUAL GOLD LEED CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to the engineering team at 111 South Wacker. The building
was the world's first speculative high-rise to receive LEED-Core & Shell Gold
certification in 2005. Now, they have received a 2010 LEED Exisiting Building certification.
111 South Wacker is one of a few select buildings in the nation to achieve dual Gold
certification in LEED.
We salute the entire engineering staff, including, Chief Engineer John Orabut (right)
and Assistant Chief, Pat Hickey (left), as well as (not pictured) Martin Hynes, Kevin Injeski,
Tim McCarthy, Nicholas Munin, James Ollry and Alfredo Reyes. |
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LOCAL 399 MEMBER WINS RAFFLE
Congratulations to Local 399 Engineer, Darren Lewis, who works at One Pierce Place
in Itasca. Darren and his wife participated in the health evaluation opportunity sponsored by
the Midwest Employee Benefit Funds Coalition. Darren was a winner of a 42" Plasma
TV, raffled by the organization who performed the laboratory screening, Interactive Health
Solutions (IHS). Darren is pictured with Local 399 H&W Fund Administrator
Rose Follenweider. |
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LOCAL 399 MEMBER COMPETES IN CHICAGO MARATHON
Congratulations to Leo Torres, an Engineer at Century Tower,
who competed in the recent Bank of America Marathon.
Leo finished the Marathon with a time of 5:53:47 and placed
31,957th out of 36,159.
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LOCAL 399 MEMBERS EARN LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to the skilled engineering team at 120 N. LaSalle for being awarded with
the LEED Gold Certification for Existing Buildings from the U.S. Green Building Council.
We salute the dedicated team at 120 N. LaSalle, Chief Engineer Pat Hickey and engineers Robert Mielicki and Steve Reilly. Thanks for your ongoing commitment to your building
and our environment!
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DUKE EMPLOYEED RECEIVE AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING DEDICATION
Congratulations to Mario Pardo (right) and Jerry Gliva (left)
who were recognized by Duke Realty Corp., for "Outstanding Commitment and
Dedication to Safety". This is the first honor of its kind given by Duke Realty.
Congratulations to Mario and Jerry from your Union family!
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LOCAL 399 MEMBERS FLOAT INTO UNION MEETING
Christopher Johnson and Kevin Snyder (Local 399 members) beat the
traffic by taking their boat (launched from Worth, IL) for the hour-long journey
to the Union Hall, parking the boat across the river at Lawrence Fisheries.
Great weather conditions made for a pleasant trip!
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EDUCATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!
Congratulations Cleon Henderson. Cleon is the first
Local 399 member to complete and graduate with his Associates Degree
in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning at Joliet Jr. College since the
education partnership between Local 399 and J.J.C. was established.
We congratulate Cleon for his commitment to education!
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LOCAL 399 MEMBER RECEIVES J.H. ROE AWARD
MAY 2010 – Jones Lang LaSalle’s Engineering and Operations group conducted their annual conference for lead technical personnel from facility and property management assignments throughout the U.S. and abroad.
This year about 400 Chief Engineers, Operations and Maintenance Managers met for five days at the Engineering Operations Conference in Austin, TX. Each attendee selected from a variety of workshops on subjects most relevant to their facilities and responsibilities.
The top performing engineers received special recognition at the event. The J.H. Roe Award recognized the single conference participant judged to have, over time, consistently performed
at the highest level. This year, the award was presented to John Schmidt (center)
Chief Engineer of the AON Center in Chicago, IL.
Congratulations John on this prestigious award. You exemplify the experience,
professionalism and dedication that our Local 399 Engineers bring to the workplace!
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LOCAL 399 MEMBER'S SON COMPETES IN
CABA WORLD SERIES
Congratulations to Marty O'Brien and teh Lincoln-Way Prospects baseball team
from New Lenox, IL, who recently won the 9U CABA World Series held in Woodstock, IL
The Prospects battled teams from all around the country and defeated the Tri-County Drillers
from Misissippi to capture the title. The Prospects went undefeated during the elimination bracket.
Marty is the son of Martin O'Brien, Chief Engineer at 10 & 30 S. Wacker Drive.
Congratulations to the New Lenox Prospects and the O'Brien's on your championship season!
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LOCAL 399 MEMBER HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
Congratulations to Tony Dennis, an engineer at 550 W. Washington, for being
honored for outstanding service by Jones Lang LaSalle for the second quarter of 2010.
During the award ceremony, Tony's employers remarked that "Tony is a pleasure
to work with and his award is much deserved".
We salute you Tony for the dedication you show at your workplace!
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CONGRATULATIONS MATT McMANUS
BOMA ENGINEER OF THE YEAR |
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Congratulations to Local 399 Chief Engineer Matt McManus who was honored as the BOMA Engineer of the Year at a ceremony held on January 28, 2010. Matt has been a Local 399 Engineer since 1983 and began his career as a Chief Engineer in 1987.
Matt was nominated by Building Managers Katie Scott and Bill Vail of U.S. Equities because of his outstanding skill and relentless dedication to his craft and to his building. Matt's performance over the years exemplifies the dedication that Local 399 engineers bring to the workplace! |
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STATE OF ILLINOIS CLASS 3A
3-POINT SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to Nora Masterson who recently took 3rd place in the State of Illinois Class 3A, 3-point Shooting Championship competition. Nora attends Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park and is the daughter of Business Representative Mike Masterson.
Way to Go Nora!
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KEYSTONE PROPERTY
ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Miguel Perez, Chief Engineer at Keystone Property Group who was recently named “Engineer of the Year” for his extensive knowledge and approach to teamwork, leadership and dedication.
Thanks Miguel, for the excellence you show in your job and for upholding the high caliber tradition of Local 399 engineers.
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Representatives Jerry Hiller (left) and Neil Masterson (right) present President and Business Manager Brian E. Hickey with a souvenir from the recent Local 399 Duck Hunt event.
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