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On behalf of the Executive Board it is my pleasure to announce the recipient of the IBEW Local 2228 President’s Award for 2017. Brother Jean-François Sanfaçon has been heavily involved in the local and has served our Treasury Board members in Montreal and the region for over 15 years. He is currently the Chief Steward for Region 2, has served as a unit chair, participated in Regional and National Steering Committees and is now participating in the new round of Treasury Board Bargaining. François has always represented the members of the local and Montreal with professionalism and dedication.

The President’s Award is presented annually to a member, other than a current Table Officer or Executive Board member, who has contributed to the Local in the example of our first President, Brother Ed Donoghue, who gave of himself so that the Local could be born and grow.

Typically, the President’s Award recipient is a volunteer who has worked tirelessly on behalf of our members, encouraging them to come together to support each other and to hear new ideas. The recipient is a respected workers’ advocate, and has demonstrated leadership through their many union activities, some of which may include serving on committees and leading initiatives. The recipient has earned the respect of our members by providing service, guidance, and support to them during difficult times, all with good humour and a ready wit. The recipient has enhanced the reputation of the Local through their leadership, persistence, and professionalism.

I wish to extend the gratitude of the Local to Brother Sanfaçon for his ongoing leadership. Please join me in congratulating him on this award.

Fraternally,

Dave Cupples
President, IBEW Local 2228