We regretfully inform you that retiree John Luke passed away on Friday, October 11th.  Here are the arrangements provided by his family:

John Stewart Luke passed away on October 11, 2024, in Gainesville, Florida. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at Countryside Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Keith officiating. Interment will follow at the Countryside Cemetery in Gainesville, Florida. Visitation is from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Countryside Baptist Church on Thursday. Please visit his memorial page at www.williamsthomasfuneralhome.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION WILLIAMS-THOMAS WEST AREA (352) 376-7556 

Direct link to the Gainesville Sun obituary

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CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING UPDATE

To better protect our members' credit card information, Local 1205 will no longer accept payments over the phone.  All credit card payments should be made by the individual member through the payment portal.  We appreciate your understanding regarding this policy update and apologize for any inconvenience.  If you have difficulties logging into the website or payment portal, please call the hall for assistance.

Please also check the website calendar for any meeting date changes.

RECURRING MEETING DATES

1205 Union Meeting:  7PM EST first Friday of each month at the Hall

Executive Board Meeting:  4PM EST first Friday of each month at the Hall

Examining Board Meeting:  9AM EST first Friday of each month at the Hall

RENEW Committee Meeting:  7PM EST third Friday of each month at the Hall

Meeting dates and times may be changed in accordance with IBEW Local Union 1205's Bylaws:

Article II, Meetings

Sec. 1. Regular meetings shall be held once a month at the time and date as decided by the Local Union. The International Office shall be advised of the time, date, and location of regular Local Union meetings and also of any future changes. The membership shall be notified of any change in regular meeting dates.

Sec. 2. Only the Business Manager or the Executive Board may call special meetings. The members shall be notified in writing (by mail, leaflets, in the Union newspaper, or on accessible bulletin boards) of any special meeting. No business shall be transacted at any special meeting except that for which it has been called.

2024 SPECIAL EVENT DATES AND MEETING DATE CHANGES 

Motions were made, seconded and passed to schedule these dates during the January 5th, 2024 Union Meeting.  More specific times and details will be provided closer to the event dates.

Bream Fishing Tournament: April 13th* date changed at 2/1/2024 meeting

July Regular Meeting: July 12th

Labor Day Picnic: August 31st 11AM-2PM, Cookout at the Hall!  Chicken, burgers, and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a dessert or side to share.  Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!  Door prizes, bounce houses, outdoor games.

September Regular Meeting: September 13th* date changed at 6/7/2024 meeting

Christmas Party & Pin Presentations: December 7th 11AM-2PM