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This Page is dedicated to the Recognition and Appreciation of You our Members If you have anyone you would like recognized, please notify us.
2010 Waters Off Program Helps Elderly and DisabledLow-income seniors and disabled homeowners get free plumbing help Professional union plumber volunteers participating in the 2010 Water’s Off Project on Saturday, March 26th in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and Rochester, provided minor plumbing repairs and safety inspections were made free of charge for low-income senior and disabled homeowners. 200 Union plumbers from Minneapolis/St. Cloud Plumbers Local 15, St. Paul/Mankato Plumbers Local 34, Rochester Plumbers Local 6, along with the Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association participated in the 2010 Water’s Off Project. Minnesota union plumbers serviced homes around the state. Water's Off targets assistance to low-income and disabled homeowners. Qualifying households are identified through the Minnesota Valley Action Council, a local human services organization. Bob Hansen, business manager of Minneapolis Plumbers Local 15 said, “Many times people allow minor plumbing problems to go on because they don’t feel they can afford to have a leak fixed, unfortunately this may lead to more significant problems and that’s not to mention the money spent on excessive water usage bills and wasted water. That’s where our members can make a difference to these homeowners.” Steve Pettersen, executive vice-president of the Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association said, “The Water's Off Project brings together unions, business and government in a partnership where seniors and disabled homeowners are the beneficiaries." Saturday, September 18, and Saturday, November 13 members of Plumbers local #15 volunteered their time to assist Place of Hope Ministries of St. Cloud with the completion of the plumbing project for their transitory housing. Place of Hope Ministries is completely funded by private contributions, providing transitory housing for individuals and families in financial trouble. At Place of Hope Ministries, families or individuals rent a room giving them shelter, and opportunity to build their credit once again, helping them regain the ability to provide for themselves. The materials were donated by the Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association, and Goodin Company. Thank you both for your generosity. We would also like to thank the ten plumbers who gave two of their Saturdays to help with this worthy project.
click photo to enlarge Thank You Manuel, Mike, Ed, Carl, Brian, Bill, Ron, John, Travis, and Tom.
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Curt Vreeman supervises as a scout completes his soldering project (left) 5th year apprentice Andy Sturges inspects a scouts soldered joint (right)
Recently, 9 members of Boy
Scout Troop 65 worked on requirements for the plumbing merit badge at the
click to enlarge Local 15 retirees volunteering their time doing a mailing.
click to enlarge On Saturday August 21st eight members of Minneapolis Plumbers Local #15 Volunteered their time to assist with a plumbing project for the Anoka County Squadron Civil Air Patrol in Blaine MN. The Civil Air Patrol is a non-profit organization funded entirely by member and community contributions. The Civil Air Patrol provides a number of services to the community, including youth educational and service programs, training and service for emergency response to local disasters, and search and rescue service. These plumbers volunteered a Saturday of their time, along with materials donated by the Metro Association of Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors to help bring this facility one step closer to completion, and a fifteen year dream within site. Thanks Jason, Brandon, Johann, George, Kent, Tom , Gary, Scott, Also thanks to Tim for bringing the nourishment, and running for supplies. Updated 04/08/2010
U.A. Plumbers Local #15 708 South Tenth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Toll Free: 888-333-8965 Phone: 612-333-8601 Fax: 612-341-0958
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