| Committee Information |
| Alliant Energy/WPL JUMS Committee (965 personnel) |
| The Committee shall consist of the Environmental and Safety Specialist and an IBEW Local 965 member, who is appointed by the Union, from each of the Generating Facilities (including one member representing both Hydro Plants) and one management representative designated by the Company. Other representatives of the Company and the Union may attend any meeting of the Committee as observers. The function of the Generation Joint Health and Safety Committee shall be to advise concerning industrial safety and health matters at the Generating Facilities, but not to handle grievances. ln the discharge of its function, the Committee may consider existing rules relating to safety, formulate suggested changes in rules, recommend adoption of new rules, and review safety incidents which have occurred to make recommendations to the parties to prevent recurrences. The parties agree that the sole function of the Committee shall be to advise the Company regarding only those matters directly relating to employee safety and industrial health. Kevin Froslan Bent Tree (Wind) |
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| Audit Committee |
| The audit committee audits all finances and accounts of the local every 3 months. The audit report is made is presented to the Executive Board and communicated at the monthly Unit meetings. Steve Kohlhagen- Alliant Portage |
| Contact: Randy Jacob - Union President |
| Building Oversight Committee |
| Local 965 members own the Union Hall. It is operated and maintained as self-sufficient as much as possible. Purchases for the purpose of the building ranging from $151- $600 must have the approval of the committee. Any amount higher than $600 requires membership approval. Dillon Gorman - Union Hall - Business Manager |
| Contact: Randy Jacob - Beaver Dam - Line Tech |
| COPE |
| Committee On Political Education COPE is a powerful tool we can use to protect the best interests of organized labor. Health insurance, retirement, taxes, and worker's rights are a few of the pieces of legislation that are handled by elected officials in office. This committee is responsible for handling all COPE requests and encouraging the membership to participate in COPE. Jim Frane - Beaver Dam Ops - Local Rep |
| Contact: Jim Frane - Beaver Dam Ops - Local Rep |
| Fantasy in Lights |
| Every year from mid November through December 31st, 60+ lighted displays are free for the public to see at Olin Park in Madison. This committee coordinates with the event planner to fill our slotted week with volunteers to hand out candy canes in a heated booth. The shift is split into 2 and runs from 4:30 pm -10:00 pm. Volunteers then can nominate where our portion of a charitable contribution is sent. Dave Dominguez-Columbia Power Plant- Electrical Maintenance |
| Contact: Dave Dominguez-Columbia Power Plant- Electrical Maintenance |
| GOWP Safety Rules Team |
| Any questions, concerns, or changes to the gas operations or safety rules go to or come from this committee. Jeff Simonson - Chair - Safety Blue Hat - Portage |
| Contact: Jeff Simonson |
| Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee |
| The JATC is responsible for oversight of the registered apprenticeship program. The committee includes the 965 Journey Level employees listed as well as members from Alliant Energy. |
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| Press Secretary |
| The Press Secretary responsibilities include drafting press releases, talking points, e-alerts, monthly newsletters, social media posts and coordinating with legislative offices on messaging for the local union. Dillon Gorman Business Manager |
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| Registrar |
| At the district, state, and local levels, the IBEW has district political coordinators, state political coordinators, and local union leadership and registrars who all work to maximize the political effectiveness of IBEW local unions. The IBEW Constitution, Article XVI §3 states that every local union shall have a registrar, and Article XVII §1(e) sets forth the registrar’s duties. However, a local union is not limited to just one registrar. Depending on the size or structure of the local, it may be more effective to have more than one registrar. Article XVII §1(e) They shall see that the registrar promotes political education and activity as determined by the L.U.; keeps such records as are found to be necessary to encourage all members to register and vote; and keeps the membership informed on candidates worthy of support and pending legislation of vital importance to the country, the community, and the members of the L.U. VACANT |
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| RENEW Committee |
| The mission of the Reach out and Engage Next-gen Electrical Workers (RENEW) initiative is to inspire the next generation of IBEW workers to become active in their local union by focusing on issues important to younger workers, providing education about the IBEW and the labor movement, and fostering relationships with members and local union leadership. Randy Jacob-President |
| Contact: Randy Jacob |
| Scholarship Committee |
| The Scholarship committee is responsible for selecting up to two dependents of good standing members or retirees that will be graduating from high school in the current year. When selected, they will be awarded a $500 scholarship. More information on the scholarship is in the Member Resources menu under scholarships. 2 Vacancies |
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| Solidarity Committee |
| The Solidarity Committee's function is to bring members together. The committee would be responsible for helping plan solidarity events to get members together during contract time or helping units plan their events too. This committee could present new ideas to the 965 Executive Board to increase solidarity in the membership, including helping plan and get apparel to the membership. VACANT |
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| Veterans Committee |
| The IBEW Veterans Committee seeks to organize individual local union committees in order to facilitate and connect national and community organizations with IBEW local unions to recruit and promote the hiring of veterans within the electrical industry. Local union committees can provide the means for educational and social activities to strengthen the connections between military veteran IBEW members, encourage committee members to be more fully informed about economic and political issues that affect them, and foster their relationships with established union members and local union leadership. Veterans Committee Resource Page Dave Anderson GO Relay Tech- Vice President Chad Kellogg- South Area Substation Electrician Adam Derr-Lineman Beaver Dam Jared Thomas- Substation South Area James Graf- Substation South Area Mike Wright- Field Tech Janesville, WI Curt Page- Blue Hat WPL Electric |
| Contact: Dave Anderson |
| Women's Committee |
| Our goal is to encourage women to become active members and future leaders and mentors of the organization. Caitlin Crane Teryn Fishel |
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| WPL/965 Energy Delivery Committee |
| Any questions, concerns, or changes to the electrical operations or safety rules go to or come from this committee. Dennis Dobson-Chair |
| Contact: Dennis Dobson |
