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2010 Masonry Expo

May 26, 2010

The IMI/BAC 2010 Chicagoland Masonry Expo was held at the Illinois District Council Training Center

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Download: Masonry Expo final report 5-30-10[1].pdf
SAFETY TRAINING

Work is slow, but now is the time for BAC members to update their Safety Training classes. Our Safety Training schedule is in the "Events Calendar" tab on our website. Please call our office to reserve a seat in the many classes scheduled in the upcoming months. NOTE: OSHA 30 Hour Saturday classes are now 4 consecutive Saturdays (New OSHA Regulations)

 

BUY AMERICAN, Keep us working

 

While doing your shopping this year; whether it be that new car, clothing or toys for the kids. Keep in mind to look for Made in America products by American Companies. Below are a few websites that sell and promote American and Union made products.

 http://www.howtobuyamerican.com/bamw/bamw-061208-christmas.shtml

www.buyamerican.com

http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/02/21/online-union-made-car-guide/

http://www.unionplus.org/union-made-green-cars/hybrids

www.stillmadeinusa.com

www.madeinusa.com

www.allamericanclothing.com

  

2009 BAC/IMI National Apprentice Contest

 

September 28th marked the beginning of the 2009 BAC/IMI National Apprentice Contest Read More...

Membership Tool Sales

For the good of the membership, the District Council Training Center is now selling trade specific tools to our members at a low price. We have tools from Marshalltown, Kraft, Crick and Smith Level. We have just signed up with ProKnee to provide members a discount for new kneepads and the chance to rebuild your old kneepads at a discounted price.

Illinois District Council Veterans

Illinois District Council is exploring the possibility of starting a Military Veterans organization for Local 21 members. We would like your input and ideas. For more information contact Andy Gasca at 630-396-7150

Monthly Apprentice Reports

The monthly apprentice report is now available in the download section of our website in excel format. You can save the spreadsheet to your computer and email the form to Don Walker at dwalker@bac2school.org.

Pre-Apprentice Brick Program

Download: Application.pdf, Appendix D.pdf

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What's New at DCTC
Tile Apprentices help disabled Vet

Updated On: Jun 22, 2010 (07:08:00)

ADC 1's Tile Organizer Bill Breheny, Tile Instructor Jerry Salemi and Tile Layer and Finisher Apprentices assist in the remodel of a disabled veteran's  home in Oak Lawn. Story link below:

http://blogs.suntimes.com/konkol/2010/04/love_for_aimee_and_yuriy.html#more

BAC Craft Awards

Updated On: May 07, 2010 (09:36:00)

February 2010

The 2008 BAC Craft Awards were presented in February 2010 at the BAC Winter Cluster meetings. Three of the winners are associated with the District Council Training Center.

 

Art Johnston won the John B. Scola Outstanding Instructor Award. Art has been an Instructor and a Mentor to Plaster apprentices for many years.

J & E Duff, Mason Contractors, Code of Conduct Award; Dick Lauber of J & E Duff is currently a Trustee on the District Council Training Center's board. Dick was instrumental in the creation of the DCTC Fund back in 1998.

Trostrud Mosaic and Tile Co., Inc. won the best Tile Project. Brad Trostrud is currently a Trustee on the District Council Training Center's board

More photos can be viewed in the Photo Gallery

 

 

Former DCTC Plaster Student

Updated On: Oct 23, 2009 (09:55:00)
New life for once-threatened Art Deco landmark: Zell's Equity Group renovating old Chicago Daily News Building  A recession, it’s often said, is a historic preservationist’s best friend. A case in point: the old Chicago Daily News Building, an art deco masterpiece with a new lease on life Read More...
DCTC Addition Phase II

Updated On: Mar 27, 2010 (18:27:00)
Because of the increase in Training needed to accommodate the Tile, Marble, Terrazzo and Plaster  programs, the District Council Training Center is expanding. Phase II of the addition is now complete. We are having our Grand Opening at the end of May Read More...
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