As we look forward to the upcoming 2022 Holiday Season, we often reflect on previous years and remember the good times.  As you know, Local 697 has a long-standing practice of remembering the loss of our members.  The spouses who are left will undoubtedly miss their companions more than ever during the holidays.

These are the reasons that we visit the spouses of our lost brothers every Christmas.  Letting them know that we have not forgotten about them, and have great respect for those who have forged careers in our industry before us.  Every December, the Local 697, Widows Christmas Committee, delivers a holiday tin of Albanese candy and a $50 check to each widow.  We encourage members to pair up every year and assign them to visits.  Year after year we are building relationships, and the experience is truly priceless. 

These ladies appreciate your visits and are grateful for the gifts that you give them.  Thank you for helping to make their holidays brighter.  We could not have this 697 tradition without you.

If you are interested in joining the 697 Widows Christmas Committee, please contact Brittany Brann at the hall.

IBEW Local 697 Widows Christmas Committee

Robert Anadell

Paul Anderson

Joe Aquino

Jamie Armstrong

Pat Bailey

Dave Brazil

Ron Bremer

Jim Brooker

Cole Bushore

Mike Cavell

Jack Chavez

Dave Childers

Tim Collins

Michaelyn Conway

William Cooros

Larry Copp

Karl DeLange

Andrew DeYoung

Tim Dickinson

Warren Engstrom

Jeff Estes

Adam Fargo

Phil Faroh

Bill Feder

Jim Ferry

Michael Forrest

Jay Garrett

Bob Grubbe

Nick Hamilton

Nick Hardesty

Jacob Huppenthal

Ken Jania

Pat Janke

Josh Janke

Trevor Janke

Jeff Krug

Curtis Lesnick

Curt Lesnick

Chris Levenson

Jack Osby

Orlando Pabey

Rich Pasztor

Rick Paulson

James Rea

Ryan Reithel

Joree Richards

Erwin Roldan

Brian Sambor

Phil Serros

Phil Shikany

Doug Sleeman

Chuck Smith

Steven Soderquist

Dan Soderquist

Emmanuel Turner

David Vicari

Dan Waldrop

Ron Wandasiewicz

Al Yelich

Bob Zarik

Jason Zlamal