Category: Welfare

Wheelchair Donations

The Claremore VFW usually keeps wheelchairs to loan out to individuals in the VFW who need them. They are currently out of wheelchairs. Please feel free to donate, for a good cause, any unused wheelchair to the TWU Hall and I will deliver them to the Claremore VFW. In the event they receive an over…

Kevin Scott Toolbox… Have you seen it?

We Need a Little Help Kevin Scott, a member with Local 514, has recently passed away. His family is wanting his toolbox returned to them, however the location of the box was never revealed to his family before his passing. We would appreciate any help you can give on the location of his toolbox. From…

TWU Blood Drive

APU Shop – May 29th from 7 AM to 11 AM Wheel and Break Shop – June 6th from 7 AM to 11 AM The Main Base June 7th…………………………8AM to 2PM June 8th………………………… 8AM to 2PM June 11th………………………. 8PM to 2AM June 12th………………………. 8PM to 2AM June 13th………………………. noon to 7PM June 14th………………………. 8AM to…

TWU Blood Drive, May 29, 2012 – June 15, 2012

APU Shop May 29th from 7 AM to 11 AM Wheel and Break Shop June 6th from 7 AM to 11 AM The Main Base June 7th…………………….8AM to 2PM June 8th……………………. 8AM to 2PM June 11th………………….. 8PM to 2AM June 12th………………….. 8PM to 2AM June 13th………………….. noon to 7PM June 14th………………….. 8AM to 2PM June…

Support Our Wounded Soldiers at Landstuhl Hospital

The Joint Women’s Committee and Veterans Committee are sponsoring a raffle with the proceeds benefiting US Soldiers at Landstuhl Hospital in Germany. You may purchase the tickets from any Women’s Committee or Veterans Committee member. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held on May 31, 2012 at 9:00 am…

Tool Box Drawing for Hershel Stanley

The family of Hershel Stanley is raffling off his tool box. Due to his illness, Mr. Stanley will no longer be able to use his box and his family could use the money. On Monday, April 9, 2012 Local 514 gave Shop Stewards tickets to sell to the membership to help raise money for Hershel…

Time flies – Food Drive celebrates 20 years of feeding the hungry

Tulsa Area Volunteer Information – PDF (click here) “It’s our 20th anniversary,” NALC Pres- ident Fredric Rolando noted. “For two decades now, our annual national drive has proved critical in helping millions of American families—our customers—who are struggling to make ends meet during this continuing recession. “Each year, the second Saturday in May is a day…

TWU Blood Drive

Have you given blood lately? If you have, you probably have seen Carol Bean volunteering here for the Red Cross for last 26 years; twenty of those years, along side her husband Paul. She has been a teacher of music therapy most of her life, but recently she tutors to children in music. She started…

Woodward Oklahoma Tornado Victims, Tulsa Collection

As with all disasters,Local 514 wants to step up and help out those hit by this weekends tornado’s in Woodward Oklahoma. Today, 4-16-2012 we have asked your Shop Steward to start a monetary collection in their areas for donations to the Woodward Oklahoma tornado victims. This money will need to be delivered to the Hall by 12:00 Noon…

Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

Many times the emergency room (ER) is the right choice. But did you know your doctor can treat many of the same problems you might go to the ER for — and seeing your doctor can save you time and money. If your doctor is unavailable, there are other lower-cost alternatives to the ER. Here’s…