Committee Report

Reporting on behalf of the committee, Bridget Martin, assistant to the president and director of the government affairs, said, “Successful political activism is at the heart of strengthening this union.” She outlined a 14-point call to action that involves getting more active at the local lodge level, registering members and their families to vote in all elections, contacting politicians, educating members, supporting LEF and CAF, and other measures. The committee also appealed to the delegates for their support of a mandatory LEF contribution, a combined resolution that was later approved by the Convention. The report was presented and approved on Day 3.

Committee Members

Gerald Connolly Jr.	Chairman, L-5 – Northeast
Ray Ventrone	Secretary, L-154 – Northeast
Mike Allen	L-263 – Southeast
Jim Banford	L-13 – Northeast
Joe Birolini	L-29 – Northeast
Abraham Breehey	International Staff
Shannon Brett	International Staff
Leonard Brodner	L-532 – Western Canada
Phil Evans	International Staff
Steve Lalumera	L-19 – Northeast
Mark Vandiver	International Staff
Eddie Whitefield	International Staff
Tom Walsh	L-203 – Eastern Canada
Advisor: Bridget Martin

Date: Sunday, July 23, 2006
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Room: Martinique A

Other meeting times will be scheduled as required.