The regular meeting of Br. 782 was called to order by President Frank

Thomasy at 7:33 p.m. the 25th day of November, 2003 at the Branch office, 2628 F

Street, Bakersfield. The flag salute was led by Sgt. at Arms, Jeff

Harrington. All members of the Executive Board were present. The stewards from 01,

04, 05, 07, 08, 09, Camino Media, Delano, Lamont, Shafter and Wasco were

present. Also present was Newsletter Editor, Basil Zuniga, Assistant Editor, Gene

Shebley, OWCP Representative, George Perez, Safety and Health Representative,

Danny Blair and Anita Holderman of the Social and Recreation Committee. The

minutes of the October 28, 2003 meeting were read and accepted with not

additions or corrections.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP: Applications for membership were received from

Martin Gamboa, Maria Ramirez, Debra Whatley, Jamie Fredenburg, Linda Tatman,

Teresa Garcia and Gregory Barraza.

REPORTS OF SPECIAL AND STANDING COMMITTEES: Basil Zuniga reported that

Camino Media “came through” on newsletter folding night with the help of the

crew from Dole Ct. Folding will be December 10th and it will be Downtown

Stations turn. Frank Thomasy reported that the Retiree Dinner is still “in the

works”. He will try to get it set up for January and posted in the December

newsletter. Basil asked that if a member moves, please notify the branch, it costs

the branch seventy cents each to get the change of address.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Molly Biggar reported that the 50/50 drawing from the

picnic earned $160. which was donated to MDA.

NEW BUSINESS: None

GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION: Frank Thomasy discussed the problems with the

Route Count and Inspections at Ridgecrest, which are now becoming problems in

the adjustments in Bakersfield. Management does not want the Union involved in

the adjustments. Frank will write and article for the newsletter regarding

the up coming counts in Bakersfield. Molly Biggar made a motion that the

Recording Secretary make all the travel arrangement for branch members. Seconded

by Diana Chavez. A discussion was held and the motion was defeated. Mark

Ramirez reported that Open Season for Health Benefits has been extended to

December 29th. Anyone wanting to change their Health Benefits may do so by

requesting Form SF2809 or by using Postal Ease. Basil Zuniga asked if anyone else had

seen the Postmaster on the News. When asked why carriers are working after

dark, he told the reporter that he would be hiring 14 more carriers. Frank asked if everyone had voted.

IMPROVEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION:

FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT: Diana Chavez reported that $11,230.91 was

collected for November 2003.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Molly Biggar reported:

September 2003

Beginning Balance $35,883.36

Dues & Income $10,340.15

Interest Income $ .14

Balance $46,223.65

Expenses $ 8, 186.73

Ending Balance $38, 036.92

October 2003

Beginning Balance $38, 036.92

Dues & Income $10,305.59

Interest Income $ .17

Balance $48,422.52

Expenses $12,422,52

Ending Balance $35,920.16

The COLCPE drawing was won by Joe Gandara.

The drawing for $250.00 would have been won by Leonda Wandick, except she was

not present.

Roger Pearce made a motion to suspend the meeting while the votes are

counted. Seconded by Danny Blair and passed.

President, Frank Thomasy called the meeting back to order and read the

election results:

STATE CONVENTION

Basil Zuniga 77; Anita Holderman 58; Bill Curtis 59; Margaret Romero 56;

Kim Gerdes 55; Darryl Holderman 54; Diana Chavez 53; Jeff Harrington 41;

George Perez 39; Joe Gandara 32; Brad Smith 30; Raphaela Ochoa 30; Jerry

Patterson 28; Gene Shebley 27; Randy Courson 23; Tina Harbour 22; Karen Neagle

21; Clint Gallaher 20; Rolando Trevino 19.

NATIONAL CONVENTION

Basil Zuniga 75; Margaret Romero 56; Anita Holderman 53; Diana Chavez 48;

Darryl Holderman 45; Jeff Harrington 41; Pat Farr 39;

Bill Curtis 38; Danny Blair 37; Mark Ramirez 36; George Perez 32;

Dicie Wilder 31; Tami Meier 29; Silver Farr 27; Raphaela Ochoa 27;

Gene Shebley 23; Jerry Patterson 21; Joe Gandara 19; Tina Harbour 19; Brad

Smith 17; Rolando Trevino 17; Karen Neagle 14; Randy Coursen 10.

There were 42 members present.

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kim Gerdes

Branch 782 Recording Secretary