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Support for IBEW 1245 Member Battling COVID

Six-year IBEW 1245 member Asha Hunter, a Senior Service Representative from the PG&E Fresno Contact Center, is unfortunately currently in the hospital battling COVID. We along with her family and friends are all wishing her a full and speedy recovery. Asha’s family includes her mother, brother, sister, and her 9-year-old daughter who all remain hopeful… [Read More]

Apply for an IBEW 1245 Scholarship

Scholarship applications for 2022 are now available. Applications must be received by the first Monday in March to be considered.

Support 14-Year IBEW 1245 Member Fighting Brain Cancer

Fourteen-year IBEW 1245 member Aaron Evans, who works at Merced Irrigation District, was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Following an emergency surgery that removed 85% of the tumor, Brother Evans is undergoing aggressive chemotherapy in Sacramento. A GoFundMe has been set up to provide monetary support for his family in Merced, so that they can… [Read More]

Support for Family of 45-Year IBEW 1245 Member Who Passed Away

We regret to announce the passing of 45-year IBEW 1245 member Matthew (Barney) Whaley. He was 68 years old. Whaley was an outside construction journeyman lineman who was employed by Pinnacle at the time of his passing. He had been out on disability awaiting knee surgery when he fell ill, according to his family. His… [Read More]

Support for IBEW 1245 Member Who Lost Her 10-Year-Old Son

On July 12, 10-year IBEW 1245 member Ayriana Lambert’s oldest son Peerless passed away unexpectedly at 10 years old. After his death, he was found to be positive for Covid-19 but he had shown no prior signs of illness, and no clear cause of death has been determined as of yet. Sister Lambert, who works… [Read More]

Reno Sparks Retirees Club Donates Fans to Needy Seniors

In what has become an annual tradition, the IBEW 1245 Reno-Sparks Retirees Club collected and donated 39 fans for needy senior citizens in Washoe County. Club President Ron Borst started the fan drive back in 2015 after hearing a radio ad about low income seniors suffering during the hot summer months (temps often exceed 100… [Read More]

Merced Irrigation District Unit Donates Poles for Fishing Derby

Unit #1122, Merced Irrigation District Unit, donated $500 from the Community Fund to the Merced County Parks & Recreation’s “Hooked on Fishing” event, which took place on June 12. This free community event is intended to allow people with mental and physical disabilities to experience the thrills of fishing. The unit traditionally sponsors this annual… [Read More]

Winnemucca Retirees Club Supports Humboldt Volunteer Hospice

The Winnemucca Battle Mountain IBEW 1245 Retirees Club presented a check for $300 to Humboldt Volunteer Hospice, a local organization involved in end-of-life care in the Winnemucca community. “Local 1245 was instrumental in financially supporting this community donation,” said Michael Dean of the Retirees Club. “Many thanks go out to all those who support this… [Read More]