IBEW 1245 members from Unit #2211, City of Oakland, presented a check for $500 from the union’s Community Fund, plus an additional $100 in cash, to Brookfield Elementary School in Oakland on Oct. 30, 2015. The donation will be used for school supplies and sports equipment. Pictured from left to right: Electrician Mario Mcglothen, IBEW 1245 Business Rep Al Fortier, Electrician Tyrone Rowe, School Principal Marie Roberts, Electrician and Shop Steward Michael Patterson, and Electrician helper Paul Lonestar. Not pictured: Electricians Byron Thomas and Joe Lawrence.