QUOTES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

“If you are not careful…., things might turn out just fine.”

TAP

“If you’re going through hell …, keep going.”

TAP

BRIEFLY AND PROFESSIONALLY:

He’s here. Again. To help. Again.

Look, when a simple, proactive step is ignored, that’s not confusion—it’s a choice. Choices have consequences. Momentum doesn’t forgive small oversights; it compounds them into bigger problems.

Sadly, some treat this as optional, like we’ll keep repeating ourselves with unlimited time, resources, and patience. News flash: they’re limited.

Keep in mind that most setbacks aren’t bad luck—they’re predictable. If issues arise, responsibility will be obvious. Playing the victim? Neither productive nor persuasive. Sympathy won’t save you.

And us? Think Jerome Benton holding the mirror next to Morris Day: calm, poised, showing exactly who missed the cues. (If that reference feels obscure, consider it homework before the spotlight hits.)

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A NUDGE – FOR THE INTERESTED

This is not a reminder—you’ve already decided. This is just the moment where intention turns into action.

And this matters: RSVP isn’t a formality, it’s the commitment. It’s also how we Plan. It’s how we make sure there’s a seat for you.

No RSVP? No seat. Simple as that. And don’t dawdle: April 30th is the absolute last day for your RSVP. After that, the opportunity disappears.

You’ve been provided with the details. At least three times in the last four months. So, no need to risk insulting you by repeating it again. So, I’ll leave it at this: May7th at 6:00 PM.

Oh, yeah. No food. No drinks. That’s right, absolutely no culinary bribery involved. Just you and… whatever this thing is. So, congratulations—you’re here for the thing itself, which, if you squint just right, might actually be… personal growth. Yeah, weird flex, right?"

That said, I’m very much looking forward to seeing you there—right on time, of course, And bring your questions.

WE ARE MORE THAN HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE………IT’S STILL SUMMER!

QUOTES TO CONTEMPLATE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST

“Lively up yourself, and don’t be no drag”

Bob Marley

“Summer night – even the stars are whispering to each other”

Kobayashi Issa

SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE!

Attention all Apprentices, Journeypersons, and Early Retirees
If you are interested in learning the “ins and outs” of your Health and Benefit Plan
Make certain to reserve your space at either of the September 14th or September 28th
Gatherings in the Union Hall
Those meetings will begin at 6:00 P.M. on both those two Thursdays
Spouses are Welcome
To reserve your spot, call the Fund Office at: 219-940-6181.

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3rd CALENDAR QUARTER – SHORTAGE OF HOURS

PAYMENT REMINDER

Shortage of hours payments for Health and Benefit Fund coverage in the third calendar quarter of 2023 are due at the Benefit Fund office no later than 4:30 P.M. on Friday, June 30th. As always, the rules as it relates to participants with a HRA balance large enough to cover their full shortage of hours payment are in effect. (Hey, we got your back!)

For those that do not have sufficient enough HRA balances to cover the full shortage of hours payment, but wish to utilize some or all of their HRA benefit to offset a portion of your shortage of hours payment, make certain that:

  • You make that election within the Create portal at least fourteen days in advance of the aforementioned due date and,
  • Your balance payment arrives at the Fund Office well in advance of 4:30 P.M. on Friday, June 30th.

THE 2023 SUMMER NEWSLETTER IS OUT!

It contains some very important information that each MPP&T participant needs to know as well as the dates and times of September’s Health & Benefit Plan educational meetings.

To access that information, and the rest of the Summer 2023 newsletter, click on the newsletter tab of this site.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023

“If you can’t tell what you desperately need, it’s probably sleep.”

Kevin Kelly

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