Unit 3012, US Bureau of Reclamation, donated $300 from its unit fund to Disabled American Veterans just before Christmas of last year. The veterans group recently acknowledged the generous gift from IBEW Local 1245 members. The letter from Unit 3012 that accompanied the gift appears below:
December 17, 2010
Mr. Wallace E. Tyson
DAV National Commander
Disabled American Veterans
P.O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301
Commander Tyson:
Our membership would like to extend best wishes and heartfelt gratitude to our service men and women, along with their families, whose sacrifices have been great.
Enclosed please find a contribution of $300.00. It comes from the members of our Union, IBEW Local 1245, with appreciation for all your efforts. The members of the U.S Armed Forces are fortunate to have such an organization supporting them.
Sincerely,
Patrick J. Pipis
Chairperson, Unit 3012
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245
1425 Orwell Drive
Roseville, CA 95747