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| Bill Sarris |
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| In recognition of outstanding dedication and achievement, the Ironworkers Apprenticeship would like to thank and acknowledge Mr. William “Bill” Sarris.
Bill is a member of Local 377. He attended the Ironworkers Instructor Training program between the years of 1996 and 2005. He recently completed OSHA 500 and Green Training at the Benicia 377/378 training facility where he has been teaching the Qualified Rigger course. He also instructs and oversees the welding facility in San Francisco. Bill was recently honored by the District Council for his service to the Ironworkers. Thank you Bill for a job well done!
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| Bob Pickens and Lenny Aponas with Director, Coordinator, and Local 433 Business Staff |
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| The Ironworkers Apprenticeship and the District Council of California, Nevada, and Arizona recognize and thank long time Local 433 apprenticeship instructors, Lenny Aponas and Robert Pickens. Both men attended the Annual instructors Training Conference in the years between 1997 and 2008. Both are now retired but still teach safety classes at the new training facility in Henderson Nevada.
Lenny Aponas began his apprenticeship in Chicago Illinois in 1967. He transferred to Local 433 in 1982 when he also began teaching. Lenny brings his experience and love of the trade along with his expertise to the classroom. He has done a great job conducting skills and safety training to the Ironworkers for many years. He was recently recognized by the JATC and the District Council for his long commitment to the Ironworkers.
He has held the position of Conductor for the local for six years. Lenny has worked on every major casino on the Las Vegas strip.
Robert “Bob” Pickens started his apprenticeship in 1968. A longtime Local 433 member, Bob has taught apprenticeship and safety classes at the Las Vegas apprenticeship and now at the new facility in Henderson. Before his retirement in 2009 Bob had been a superintendent on some of the largest projects in the Las Vegas area. He was recently honored by the District Council for his commitment to the apprenticeship and the Ironworkers.
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| Jack Gavett
The Ironworkers Apprenticeship would like to thank and acknowledge Mr. Jack Gavett for his long commitment to the Ironworkers Union and the Apprenticeship. Jack has dedicated most of his life to serving the Ironworkers.
After serving in the United States Army, Jack was indentured as an apprentice in Local 229 in San Diego, California in 1969. After completing a three year apprenticeship he went on to work in all facets of the trade as a JIW, Foreman, General Forman, and Superintendent. Jack has served three terms on the Executive board of Local 229 and has attended the last three International conventions as a delegate. Jack has also been a delegate to the California Labor Council for the past 15 years.
In 1980 Jack became an apprenticeship Instructor. He was hired as the Apprentice Coordinator in 1996. He became involved with the International as an instructor teaching the Ironworkers Hazmat Course. He was at the first Annual Instructor Conference at Berkley California in 1985 and attended every year since. He has earned nearly every safety and teaching certification that an ironworker can achieve. Jack also trains instructors to teach the MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) courses at the annual Instructor Training Program and at the Regional Training Centers. He has been doing that for several years. Jack has contributed to much of the new training materials published by our International Union. He has been a member of the American Welding Society since 1996.
Jack attended Grossmont College, Mesa College, and has a California State teaching credential from the University of California. In 2001 Jack received his dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Labor Education and Labor Health and Safety from the National Labor College in Silver Springs Maryland.
When Jack isn’t working or teaching he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, or skiing. The Ironworkers are lucky to have such skilled and dedicated member to teach the next generations of skilled craftsmen. Thank you for your service Jack!!
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| Bob works with an apprentice |
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Bob Lawrence
In recognition of outstanding dedication and achievement, the Ironworkers Apprenticeship would like to thank and acknowledge Mr. Robert “Bob” Lawrence. Bob started his apprenticeship in September of 1965 at Local 22 in Indianapolis Indiana. He received his journeyman book in 1968. He transferred to Local 75, Phoenix, Arizona in 1974.
Bob has worked at all phases of the trade in positions of journeyman to superintendent. Bob began instructing part time at Local 75 in 1978 and still teaches part time 31 years later. He was at the first Annual Instructor Conference at Berkley California in 1985 and attended each year until 2006. He spent several years as a Master Instructor teaching ornamental curtain wall and instrument classes at the annual Instructor Conference as well. In 1986 Bob was on the committee that redesigned and updated the architectural manuals used in the apprenticeship classes. Bob was awarded his qualified Instructor certificate in 2005 and over the years, has earned nearly every possible certificate offered by our organization.
Bob has also served six years as the Vice President of Local 75 and spent another six years on the Executive board. When Bob isn’t teaching a class he is busy with the Retiree’s Club. He enjoys golfing, camping and spending time with his family. The Apprenticeship is proud to have such skilled and dedicated members. Thank you Bob!
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| Rusty Irani with welding student |
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| Rusty Irani
In recognition of outstanding dedication and achievement, the Ironworkers Apprenticeship would like to thank and acknowledge Mr. Rustrom ‘Rusty’ Irani.
Rusty is a Master Craftsman and a Master Instructor who has dedicated his life to serving the Ironworkers Union. He has been a Union Ironworker since 1969 and has served as a full time instructor for the Apprenticeship since 1999.
Rusty started his welders training in India and later continued training at Cerritos College. He has worked on the jobsites in all facets of the trade and specialized in welding.
Achievements include completion of Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program, a degree in Metallurgy, lifetime teaching credential and a CWI (certified welding inspector) since 1984. Rusty has taught countless Ironworkers how to burn and weld. He has assisted the National Training Fund’s courses for instructors for many years. Rusty has been elected to the local 433 executive board for 3 terms and currently holds this position.
He shares his vast knowledge, wisdom and experience with Apprentices and Journeymen who visit his AWS accredited welding shop in the La Palma Training Center. The welding shop is state of the art shop where the emphasis is on safety and productivity. Coordinator Paul Martinez recently stated that Rusty is a professional who is a pleasure to work with. Those of us who have had the pleasure to work with Rusty agree. Thank you Rusty, and keep up the good work!
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