Local Lodge Partners with Jacksonville Animal Shelter for Pet Food Drive

The Local Lodge would like to thank everyone who donated to the Pet Food Drive we had in partnership with the Jacksonville Animal Shelter. For three weeks, Members contributed to boxes set out in each of the buildings that Members worked in.  Friday, August 5th was the last collection day. In total, the Lodge collected Read more about Local Lodge Partners with Jacksonville Animal Shelter for Pet Food Drive[…]

Local Lodge Scholarship Awarded

Local Lodge President, Chris Carr, presented the Lodge’s 2022 recipient of the Local Lodge Scholarship, John Bruchhagen, with a check for $1500 on Thursday outside of the C-130 Center of Excellence building. John is the step son of Brother Trent Acord. John graduated from Maumelle Middle School with many accolades and achievements, including a perfect Read more about Local Lodge Scholarship Awarded[…]

Members Participate in Memorial Golf Tournament; and WIN.

Local Lodge Members participated this past Saturday, May 21, in the Knights of Columbus Memorial Golf Tournament at the Hickory Creek Golf Course. Local Lodge 463 had sponsored two teams to enter. The team of Mark Oliver and Mark Glavin won 1st Place in the Championship Flight.  The team of Local Lodge President, Chris Carr Read more about Members Participate in Memorial Golf Tournament; and WIN.[…]

Lodge Sponsors Local Golf Tournament

Our Local Lodge is sponsoring two two-person scramble teams (so that’s 4 individuals), for the Knights of Columbus Memorial Golf Tournament being held on May 21st at the Hickory Creek Golf Course. If you are interested in playing, please email your Vice President, Lester Cossey at: iamaw463vicepres@gmail.com Preference will be given on a first-come basis Read more about Lodge Sponsors Local Golf Tournament[…]

2022 IAM Scholarship Quickly Approaching (Feb 11th)

The 2022 IAM Scholarship Competition is accepting applications and has added a new program which will allow entrants the option to apply online. The competition is open to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada. If you opt to apply via mail-in, the application packet must be postmarked by February Read more about 2022 IAM Scholarship Quickly Approaching (Feb 11th)[…]

IAM Wins Backpay and Dignity for Employees of Strategic Technology Institute (STI)

(This article is a reprint from www.goiam.org) After a legal fight that lasted more than two years, the Machinists Union is proud that a group of former employees from Strategic Technology Institute (STI) will receive full back pay with interest and benefits after being unjustly fired for trying to join the IAM. The decision comes Read more about IAM Wins Backpay and Dignity for Employees of Strategic Technology Institute (STI)[…]

Toys for Dorcas House: Donation Boxes placed in each building.

Sister Julie Snyder is spearheading a toy drive for the Union Rescue Mission Dorcas House. Toys were collected at the November Local Lodge Meeting — Thank you to all those Members who brought a toy donation!  But, the Lodge is asking for help from those of you that didn’t make it to the meeting.  Donation boxes have Read more about Toys for Dorcas House: Donation Boxes placed in each building.[…]

IAM Southern Territory GVP Issues Letter to Lodges Concerning Vaccine Mandates

IAM Southern Territory General Vice President, Ricky Wallace, has issued a letter to all Local Lodges (and their members) concerning federal vaccine mandates, and the actions the IAM has been pursuing to validate the legality of such mandates. Please click on the link below to be taken to the 3-page PDF of the letter from Read more about IAM Southern Territory GVP Issues Letter to Lodges Concerning Vaccine Mandates[…]