AFGE Local 704
77 W. Jackson Blvd. Rm. 409
Chicago, Illinois 60604-3511
Ph:(312) 886-3575 Fax:(312) 886-3582 http://www.afgelocal704.org
...Serving U.S. EPA Region 5 Bargaining Unit Employees

The First AFGE Local 704 All Union Picnic! (September 2003) SEE PICTURES BELOW!!

God definitely had his hands all over our picnic! Weather reports forecast rain but we prayed real hard and GOD answered in full force. The weather was absolutely perfect!

Of course the party didn't get started until Ethel Crisp and her crew arrived. Everyone who came had a blast! YoGo The Clown On-The-Go got everyone in a fun state of mind. There was plenty of music, dancing, food, and fun.

Thelma Codina and her husband took a reminiscent bounce in the moonwalk. We all laughed so hard our stomachs ached. Oh, the other kids jumped too! They jumped to their hearts content.

The bubble machine cranked out bubbles that the kids chased and chased just to see them go pop. The face painting was awesome including fireworks painted on Valoria Robinson's son Teddy's cheek that looked like they could burst off his skin any second.

Sheri and Brad Bianchin brought bean bag toss and softball gear. Chuck "O", Jeff Bratko, Zenny, and others hit a few strikes and caught some high flies. Donna and her daughter Shakira slam dunked a few bean bags. The bees were a little pesky but nothing we couldn't handle. LaYvette and her family thought to bring some citronella candles which helped out a lot. The greenery was lush. Sheri and Brad's son traisped through the forest. Bettye Carter and her family pulled up the rear.

We hung around the rest of the day and ate and ate and ate. We took pictures, played cards, talked, and just had a blast. Overall, it was a great time. Most importantly, we had lots of comradery. It was nice to get away from the office and have fun with fellow brothers and sisters of Local 704. Thanks to everyone who bought a ticket and supported the event. Verneta Simon was the first to purchase one!

A special thanks to Valoria Robinson and Jeannette Collins for planning the event and Rich Boice for some last minute running around. Another special thanks to the Executive Board for their support and encouragement through it all. We truly have a wonderful Executive Board. That's a wrap. Hope to see all Local 704 bargaining unit members at our next big event!