- President Hancock welcomes all guests to the Teamsters Joint Council No. 25 100th Anniversary and the 2011 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund dinner recently hosted in Chicago.
Welcoming Speech:
On behalf of the Executive Board of Teamsters Joint Council No. 25, welcome to Chicago and the 2011 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund dinner.
My name is Terrence J. Hancock
In addition to serving as the Vice President of Joint Council 25, I am also the President of Teamsters Local 731.
This year, Joint Council 25 is celebrating its 100th Anniversary as an affiliate support leader on behalf of all of its associate Teamster Local Unions.
With more than 100,000 rank and file members and 20 affiliated Local Unions,
Joint Council 25 could not be more proud to host tonight's extraordinary event in our beautiful International City.
Joint Council 25 Covers Early Fees for First 1,500 Applicants
Teamsters Joint Council 25 needs 1,500 applications to establish the first-ever specialty license plates honoring Teamster men and women across Illinois.
Teamster members and supporters simply need to complete the attached application form and return it to the Joint Council to secure the new license plates. Joint Council 25 will cover a $25 registration fee for the first 1,500 applicants and help members get one step closer to taking their union pride on the road.
Download Application
“The Teamsters license plate not only reminds everyone on the road of the strength of our union, but it offers Illinois drivers a special designation to call their own,” said John T. Coli, President of Joint Council 25. “At no cost, Teamsters and their families can help guarantee Illinois residents recognize our union on every street and highway statewide.”
After Joint Council 25 receives 1,500 completed applications, the Secretary of State’s office will begin producing the specialty license plates. Applicants will be notified when plates become available. It will only cost $15 for applicants to pick up their final license plates; anyone who registers after the first 1,500 applications have been submitted will have to pay $40.
“All you have to do is fill out your application and return it to the Joint Council; it’s that simple,” said Coli. “It only takes a minute to complete the process and show your Teamster Pride.”
Please return completed applications to the Joint Council. Completed forms may be faxed to (847) 292-1412 or e-mailed to Will Petty at will@chicagoteamsters.org.
Download Application
A majority of all funds raised by the specialty license plates will be donated to the Teamsters Joint Council 25 Charitable Trust.
Teamster members and supporters simply need to complete the attached application form and return it to the Joint Council to secure the new license plates. Joint Council 25 will cover a $25 registration fee for the first 1,500 applicants and help members get one step closer to taking their union pride on the road.
Download Application“The Teamsters license plate not only reminds everyone on the road of the strength of our union, but it offers Illinois drivers a special designation to call their own,” said John T. Coli, President of Joint Council 25. “At no cost, Teamsters and their families can help guarantee Illinois residents recognize our union on every street and highway statewide.”
After Joint Council 25 receives 1,500 completed applications, the Secretary of State’s office will begin producing the specialty license plates. Applicants will be notified when plates become available. It will only cost $15 for applicants to pick up their final license plates; anyone who registers after the first 1,500 applications have been submitted will have to pay $40.
“All you have to do is fill out your application and return it to the Joint Council; it’s that simple,” said Coli. “It only takes a minute to complete the process and show your Teamster Pride.”
Please return completed applications to the Joint Council. Completed forms may be faxed to (847) 292-1412 or e-mailed to Will Petty at will@chicagoteamsters.org.
Download ApplicationA majority of all funds raised by the specialty license plates will be donated to the Teamsters Joint Council 25 Charitable Trust.
The Importance of Becoming An Organ DonorEach day, approximately 77 people in the United States receive organ transplants; 19 others die because of the shortage of donated organs.
Each organ and tissue donor saves or improves the lives of as many as 50 people.
What Can Be Donated?
Organs Tissue Stem Cells Blood Bone MarrowTypes of Donation:
Organ and tissue donation from living donors Donation after brain or cardiac death Whole-body donationWho Can Donate?
Most people can donate You are never too old Medical conditions do not necessarily rule you outSteps To Becoming An Organ Donor:
Register with your State Donor Registry, if available Designate your decision on your Driver’s License Sign a donor card and carry it with you at all times (download printable cards at: www.organdonor.gov) Talk to those closest to you about your decision to be an organ donor. They can serve as your advocate and may be asked to give consent or provide information to the transplant teamFamilies of organ donors often find comfort knowing that lives have been saved because of their decision and helps them cope with the loss of their loved one.
To learn more, visit www.organdonor.gov