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President
     Porfirio Raya, Sr.

Vice President
     Lindsey Hammons

Secretary Treasurer
     Terry Akins

Executive Committee
     Bill Robinson
     John Rodriguez
     Jose Sustaita
     Ned Williams
     Larry T Wright.
The Electrical Workers Minority Caucus Greater Kansas City Chapter has established a scholarship fund honoring Brother Larry T. Wright as the first African American member to complete the JATC curriculum at IBEW Local 124 and become a Journeyman Wireman.

Brother Wright started his apprenticeship in 1968 and completed in 1972.  His career as an electrician has created opportunities for him in the construction field and at the General Motors Leeds Plant.  Brother Wright's career has spanned four decades

Brother Wright retired from IBEW Local 124 in December 2009.  He has been greatly appreciated by many and will not be forgotten for his contributions to IBEW Local 124 and the EWMC Greater Kansas City Chapter.

This scholarship fund will help a minority student attending IBEW Local 124 JATC apprenticeship program and pay for 2nd year curriculum book fees.  Our chapter is holding a raffle to help fund this scholarship.

We will be raffling a UNION MADE VARSITY JACKET with the IBEW embroidery on the back and front with your name optional.  If interested in obtaining a raffle ticket, contact one of our chapter officers.

 

 

One of our directives from the National EWMC includes developing a mentoring program not only for minorities; but to include all members from apprentice to journeyman, foreman and other supervisory positions as well as retirees.

 

The value of this mentoring program will be to produce competent reliable craftsmen and future leaders within the electrical industry. Mentoring is a widely understood concept; that we learn skills, cultures and values directly from other people. These mentors are usually people we admire or can relate to. Each of us can identify someone who has had a significant impact on our development. These examples are why mentoring would be of great value to our industry.

 

Anyone willing to volunteer to participate with this program contact

EWMC Greater Kansas City Chapter at 816- 285- 8343

or e-mail peteraya124@gmail.com

Roles of our mentors will include,

  • Coaching- assist in developing and refining skills
  • Guidance- provide a path to follow
  • Counselor- helps to define and clarify issues
  • Sponsor- promotes participant’s abilities and point to viable opportunities for development

Mentors must have the respect as an accomplished craftsman and be willing to give respect to others. They must be willing to be trusted with sensitive career issues and have patience and time to work with the program participants.

 

Roles of our mentees will include;

  • A willing participant- must be willing to learn
  • Have the ability to accept feedback
  • Must be able to identify goals
  • Commitment to achieve goals
  • Willingness to try new things (take risks)
  • Willingness to give back to the program-become a mentor


 

The EWMC has a long history. In 1974, African American and Hispanic delegates met during the 30th IBEW International Convention in Kansas City, Missouri and formed the EWMC to address the lack of minority representation and other inequalities within the IBEW.

The EWMC is a strong advocate for equal rights, opportunities, and greater minority representation in the IBEW.  In 2007, a group of 124 members organized a chapter here in Kansas City, with the following objectives:

  • Promote equal opportunity for minorities.

  • Foster leadership development and empower minorities to become active participants and leaders in the IBEW.

  • Promote, support and assist the organizing of minority workers in the IBEW.

  • Encourage minority workers to be greater activists in community and political affairs.

Copyright 2007 IBEW