Advisory Council representative Craig Tatum (center) joins International Lineman’s Rodeo champs Josh Klikna and Dustin Krieger from TID as they show off their trophies
The IBEW 1245-sponsored team from Turlock Irrigation District came in first place in the Municipal Division at this year’s International Lineman’s Rodeo, and placed 4th overall out of the 229 teams that competed this year.
At the October Advisory Council meeting, Business Manager Tom Dalzell congratulated TID team members Josh Klikna, Dustin Krieger and Raphael Battig (who was unable to attend the meeting) on their victory, noting that the TID team is the latest in a string of Lineman’s Rodeo champs to come out of Local 1245.
“These guys told me the secret to their success – it’s don’t practice,” said Dalzell with a smile.
The TID team has decided to house their trophies at Weakley Hall, and credits the union for their success. IBEW 1245 sponsored their trip to this year’s rodeo.
“It means a lot for us to see these trophies displayed down here [at the union hall],” said TID rodeo team member Josh Klikna. “If it wasn’t for 1245, these wouldn’t be up here. We wouldn’t be up here.”