| Membership Meeting for this month and other news: The May 14 meeting took place with general business being discussed. Two contracts were read and passed.The June meeting will have 4 second readings of proposed changes to the Constitution and voting in person only.NO ABSENTEE VOTES.New merchandise is in the works,check the Merchandise page in mid-June. February 25,2008-Brother Steve Jaeger passed away. Funeral details are published in Newsday and through the Local's recent mailing. The Union office has moved as of 11/30/07,check the Contact page for new address and phone numbers. October 2007-The UA Patchogue is now closed,as well as the Greenport. Retired Brother Lou Sumien passed away July 14,2007.You may remember seeing him receiving a Gold Card a few years ago,the picture is still on the Photos from Members page. The following is a reprint of an email received by the Film-Tech webmaster: I'm sorry to let you know that long-time Film-Tech contributor John Pytlak has taken a serious turn for the worse in his battle with cancer, and he may have only a short time left to live. John has been an outstanding contributor to Film-Tech as well as the motion picture film industry, and many of you have benefited and learned from him in uncountable ways. John posted this on the Film-Tech forums on Tuesday: >>>>> My CAT scan on May 16 showed at least three areas of blockage along my small intestine. I can barely get enough water through my system to stay hydrated. IV hydration is a short-term option, but hospice is being strongly suggested. We gave it our best shot with chemo, and further surgery (e.g., ostomy) has been ruled out due to the multiple locations of the tumors. Depending on how things go over the next few weeks, this may be my last posting. <<<<< In order to wish John the best, we've decided to put together a collage of messages, notes, photographs, etc. and overnight it to him, as an expression of our appreciation for all he has done and to offer him our best wishes. We would like to do this as a surprise for John, so PLEASE do not mention this to him or his family. John Hawkinson is coordinating this effort through Film-Tech. Please reply to this email address that was set up specific for this purpose with any images or text you would like to submit for the collage. Even if you simply reply with a couple of sentences of appreciation, they all add up. As time is limited, please make every effort to have this in by the afternoon of Monday May 28th (sooner is better). Also, please make sure to sign your email with your full name. The collage will be assembled and delivered to John Pytlak via overnight service on Wednesday. As soon as UPS acknowledges receipt of it, we will post a copy on the front page of Film-Tech.
Thanks so much,
Brad Miller
John Hawkinson
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A special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday February 27 was held at Elwood to discuss and vote on the Regal contract. December 2006-Brother Andy Grutman recently had back surgery and is recuperating.Local 640 wishes him a speedy recovery. 11/6/06-Retired Brother Ray Escorcia Sr. passed away on November 6,2006. The Islip Triplex closed its doors in September. 4/20/06-Brother Bill Jensen passed away.No details were provided to the website,my apologies for any inconvenience(Webmaster) The Local's video work at the Long Island Federation of Labor,AFL-CIO's annual awards dinner on April 10,2006 again was a smashing success!Most of the crew from last year were utilized again:President Jesse Magan (live video cameraman),Steven Shaw(digital video recording),Mark Escorcia(lighting),Tom Robotsis(sound/AV cables) and Mike Shimskie(Video projection/media equipment operations)Equipment setup/breakdown was performed by all.Read on for last year's presentation. An A/V team is being set up for business and employment opportunities.An A/V class will be held soon for those who wish to become more familiar with equipment. The Hamptons Film Festival was tough last year,but our members did their best to have a glitch-free presentation.Loews Raceway and the Island 16 have a digital projector which offers a cleaner picture than the Christie units. Members are urged to stop by and check out the equipment. March 10,2006-An article appeared in Newsday regarding concepts in attracting customers to the cinema and discussing formats. Read the article in this link:http://www.newsday.com/business/ny-bzcov054649888mar05,0,3906696.story ***In Tuesday's February 14th Newsday***Former President of Local 640 (1978-79) & Brother Jack Lulay passed away February 12,2006.Also,on February 10,2006,retired Brother Charlie Thide passed away. On Monday February 6,2006,at the union office in Babylon,the President of the 2.3 million member NYS AFL-CIO Denis Hughes came with Long Island Federation of Labor President John R. Durso to announce broad union support Ernie Mattace,labor's candidate for Assembly District 8 on February 28th. President Hughes along with other Long Island Labor Leaders discussed labor's plans for mobilizing its 15,000 members who live in the 8th Assembly District, which includes West Islip, Babylon and Bay Shore.It was a huge turnout. AMC completed its purchase of Loews Cineplex Entertainment as of January 2006. The company is now AMC Loews.
The Local did a video setup for the LI Federation of Labor,AFL-CIO at ther annual dinner and awards ceremony Monday May 9.The members set up a video camera and movie screens to project the speakers and presented a commemorative video during the program.Local 640 members Jesse Magan(Video camera),Mark Escorcia(Slideshow Production),Steve Shaw(Media Tech),Mike Shimskie(Video projection/media equipment operations),Joe Waslufsky,Rob Hogan(Setup/breakdown/audio and lighting)and Robert Gottschalk Jr.presented a show that was well received by all the attendees.Pictures from this event will be posted shortly.The slideshow video was shown again at their Delegates meeting June 8 which was again well received by the various union delegates present. MEMBERS TAKE NOTE:The next and all future Membership meetings will be at the Elwood Cinema. The Local has finalized and has a signed contract with the IMAX at the Cradle of Aviation.Contact the union office to arrange a tour.
An article appeared in Newsday June 8 2005 that the Westfield Group,a growing Australian mall owner known for rehabilitating forgotten shopping centers, yesterday said it will buy Sunrise Mall in Massapequa.Westfield's plans include bringing back a movie theater - the United Artists 9-plex closed there in 1999.View the article at http://www.newsday.com/business/local/newyork/ny-bzmall4294917jun08,0,1502901.story An article appeared May 15 2005 in USA Today that the "megaplex" turns 10 years old.While large theatres like the Sunrise,Commack and Brookhaven were around before 1995,the definition seems to have changed.View the article at http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/2005-05-14-megaplex_x.htm May 2005:Jim Carolan Sr. received a Gold Card from Local 640,and thanks the membership
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Website happenings (by the Webmaster): Several new photos have been posted on the Photos from Members page...If anyone has any photographs,no matter how old that may be of interest,please,by all means,share them here.Send them via email as .JPEG.I also can scan in pictures. Brother Robert Sprague of Local 521 IATSE(Long Beach,CA)who has provided the website with some material will correspond with members from the days of carbon arc/reel-to-reel interested in old equipment.Send correspondence to him at PO Box 948,Petoskey MI 49770-6948. |
