WOMEN'S COMMITTEE

Adria Balgassi, wins the essay contest for the 2009 Women’s Committee Education Grant.

Click here to view Andria's essay.

The women’s committee would like to 
congratulate Adria Balgassi, the daughter of Joe Balgassian Electronic Tech from SLS, as this years Education Grant Essay contest winner. Adria won $500.00 to purchase books that she will use for this upcoming semester year at UMASS.  Adria will be graduating in the spring of 2010 and plans on continuing her education after her graduation. 

We would like to thank all the participants in this years Essay contest and encourage available members of Local 743, their children, and grandchildren (adopted or step) to participate in next years contest. 

The women’s committee raffled off the IAM LL743 Quilt which was made by Renee MacLean's mother at the August 9th Sunday meeting. The Committee raised $195.00 between the sales made at the Union Picnic and at the Union Hall. Joe Balgassi was the lucky winner and generously donated the quilt to the Hall for display.  

The women’s committee would also like to give a special thanks to Vic Ghidoni for contributing his time and efforts in raising additional funds by selling Union Tee shirts for $5.00 each.
If anyone is interested in purchasing a Union Tee shirt, see any of the Women's Committee members or Vic Ghidoni. 

Women’s Committee members: Renee MacLean, Karen Blanchard, Chris McCormack, Kathy Miskin.


Renee’ MacLean , Adria Balgassi along with
her dad Joe Balgassi .

Joe Balgassi the winner of the Women’s Committee LL743 custom quilt.

Renee' MacLean's mother spent many hours in designing and sewing this wonderful quilt that displays the Local's logo. She donated it to the Women's Committee educational program to raise money.

Joe Balgassi name was pulled from the many tickets that were purchased recently for this wonderful hand made quilt from Renee' MacLean's mother. Joe was kind enough to donate this awesome quilt to the Local 743. This quilt will soon be put on display at the Local. When you see Joe next time make sure you thank him for his wonderful donation.