Activities at a Glance:

1. 67th Eighth District Progress Meeting August 8-9, 2012 Midway, Utah • A Brief History of Midway, Utah • Historically, the first Anglo-Americans to visit the area just east of Mount Timpanogos were members of a fur-trapping brigade led by Etienne Provost in 1824. For many years, the valley was referred to as Provo or upper Provo; the river running south through the valley still bears the name of that explorer but the town became known as Midway City. • A wagon road completed through Provo Canyon in 1858 brought the first settlers to the area. In the spring of 1859, many more families began moving farther to the west along Snake Creek. Two small communities were established, called the Upper and Lower Settlements. One was later named Mound City because of the many nearby limestone formations. Among the first families to settle here were Robey, Epperson, Bronson, McCarroll, and Smith. Activities at a Glance: Tuesday, August 7 • 1 PM - Motorcycle Tour– Meet outside in front of Zermatt. • 5PM – 6:30 PM - Registration • 7 PM – 10 PM– Dinner reception hosted by Local Union 354 - • In 1866, Indian hostilities grew and territorial governor Brigham Young encouraged settlers to construct forts for protection. • The two small settlements reached an agreement to build a fort halfway or midway between the two existing communities…thus the beginning of our modern day town named Midway. It was in the 1860s and 1870s that a large number of Swiss families arrived with names such as Gertsch, Huber, Kohler, Probst, Zenger, Durtschi, and Abegglen, among others, some still are found in Midway today. Midway was incorporated June 1, 1891. • From the beginning, Midway's industry was based on livestock and farming; however, as the town grew so did the need for building materials. In the early 1850s sawmills were built with three main operators: Henry T. Coleman, John Watkins, and Moroni Blood. In 1861, John H. Van Wagoner constructed the first commercial gristmill. Soon followed retail stores, one of which was the Bonner Mercantile Store. Later other retail stores were built by Henry T. Coleman and Simon Epperson. As the town grew so did the need for additional stores a confectionery and grocery store, blacksmiths, livery stables, boarding houses, and other businesses soon fulfilled the growing town’s booming economy. Nearby mines, particularly those in Park City, also began to play an important economic role in many Midway households, and did so into the late 1960s. • Because of the many ninety-degree-plus hot water springs or ‘hot pots’ in the Midway area, several resorts were developed including Schneitter's Hot Pots (now the Homestead) and Luke's Hot Pots (now the Mountain Spa); both were established in the 1880s. • Important civic improvements were made in the 1930s and 1940s. A concrete sidewalk program began in 1938, and the Midway Recreation Center, usually referred to as the "Town Hall," was dedicated in June 1941 which is now the center of many community events including the famous Swiss Days held each fall. Midway Swiss Days brings thousands of people to its tiny town…it was originally called Harvest Days and was established in 1947 through the efforts of Luke's Hot Pots Resort owners Joseph B. and Pauline S. Erwin and a number of local enthusiastic supporters. The club became known as the Midway Boosters and continues today to play a role in many city improvements and activities. • Although agriculture is still a significant industry, recreation has fast become an important aspect of Heber Valley's economy. Local recreation attractions include golf courses, Deer Creek Reservoir, Wasatch Mountain State Park nationally known Homestead Resort and the Olympic Venue Soldier Hollow. Soldier Hollow is home to world-class cross-country skiing, tubing and soon will add one of the State’s largest golf courses to its venue. • As the world changes so does the community and as the world discovers Midway and its charm, we hope we have captured some of the past and preserved all of those future visitors and citizens of Midway to enjoy. • "Midway" by Jerry R. Springer Wednesday, August 8 • 7 AM- 8AM – Registration • 8 AM – 12:00 Noon – General Session • 12 PM – 2 PM – Working Lunch Sessions • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM – General Session • 5:30 PM – 6 PM - Reception hosted by LU 57 • 6 PM – 8 PM - Banquet Thursday, August 9 • 8 AM – 12 Noon – General Session • 1:00 PM – Afternoon Activities (Golf, Razor Rides, Volleyball, Tennis) • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Reception

2. Vice President’s Message Welcome to Utah! I want to thank each one of you for taking time to attend the 67th Eighth District Progress Meeting. Midway provides a unique setting and the Utah local unions are most gracious hosts! We have modified the agenda this year to maximize time spent interacting with fellow attendees. • As we, the leaders of the IBEW gather to inspire and be strengthened by one another in this beautiful place, let's remember those who faced the struggles and challenges of their day. Through conversation and the free exchange of ideas may we identify the issues we will face as we try to position the IBEW for future success. May we also remember it is up to us to use our time and talents and resolve to DO WHAT IS POSSIBLE! • Fraternally, Sponsors • The Eighth District wishes to thank the following sponsors for their continued support: • Compusys of Utah, Joel France, Celinda Campbell • Ullico Investment Company, Mike Norkus & Kenneth Meister – Coffee Breaks • Marvel Group – Caleb Clemons – IBEW Logo Chair • Western Line Chapter, NECA – Jules Weaver – Reception • Local Union 354 – Tuesday Night Dinner & Razor Rides • Local Union 57 – Hosted Bar • Hanson McClain Retirement Network-Steve Hilmes- Coffee Breaks

3. Agenda • Tuesday August 7th,2012 – Business Casual Attire • 1:00 pm–Motorcycle Ride hosted by LU 1619 - Meet outside in front of Zermatt. • 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Registration – Matterhorn N. Break Station • 7:00 pm-10 pm- Dinner- Sponsored by Local Union 354 - Carousel • Wednesday, August 8th, 2012– Business Attire • 7:00 am to 8:00 am- Registration – Matterhorn N. Break Station • 8:00 am to 12:00pm - General Session – Matterhorn • Call to Order –-Richard Kingery, Business Manager/Financial Secretary, Local Union 354 • Pledge of Allegiance –Randy Riding, Business Manager/President, Local Union 1619 • Invocation • Passing of the Gavel - Richard Kingery, Business Manager/Financial Secretary, Local Union 354 • Address - Edwin D. Hill, International President • Address - Salvatore J. Chilia, International Secretary/Treasurer • IBEW-PAC Awards • 10:00 am – 10:20 am– Break - Matterhorn N. Break Station • 10:20 am – 12:00pm pm – General Session - Mattterhorn • Address - Curtis E. Henke, IVP 11thDistrict • Address - Patrick Lavin, IEC Secretary • Address - Michael D. Walter, IEC 5thDistrict • Address - Bill Orgill, Executive Director Western Region NECA • Address - Ted Jensen, International Vice President, 8th District • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Working Hosted Lunch- Buffet – Matterhorn N. Break Station • Women Caucus- Davos Room • P & I- St. Moritz Room • Construction- Interlaken Room • 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm - General Session • 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm - Hosted Bar Sponsored by Local Union 57 – Garden Room, Homestead Resort • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Banquet – Garden Room, Homestead Resort • Thursday, August 9th, 2012– Business Casual Attire • 7:00am - 8:00 am - Coffee – Matterhorn N Break Station • 8:00 am – 9:15am - Political Department Presentation, Juanita Luiz, International Representative, IBEW Political and Legislative Affairs Department - Matterhorn • 9:15 am-9:35 am - Presentation - ABS Financial • 9:35am – 9:45am – Presentation - National Real Estate Advisors • 9:45 am-10:00 am Break - Matterhorn N. Break Station • 10:00 am-12:00 pm Business Managers Summit • 12:00 pm - Adjourn Sine Die • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm –Afternoon Activities – Golf (Homestead Resort) Razor Rides (Sponsored by LU 354) Volleyball, Tennis, Homestead Crater, Chess, Putting Green, Spa • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Reception, Golf Awards – Grindelwald Room

4. Honored Guests • Edwin D. Hill, International President, IBEW • Salvatore “Sam” Chilia, International Secretary/Treasurer, IBEW • Patrick Lavin, Secretary, International Executive Council (7th IEC District) • Michael Walter, International Executive Council, 5th District • Curtis Henke, Vice President, Eleventh District • Jon and Teresa Walters, International Secretary/Treasurer Emeritus, IBEW • Larry Reidenbach, Executive Assistant to the International Secretary/Treasurer • Perry Steig, Business Manager, System Council U-13, U-27 • Jeff Burke, Assistant General Chairman, IBEW System Council RR-16 • Joel France, CEO/President, Compusys • Celinda Campbell, Vice President, Compusys • Bill Orgill, Executive Director, Western Region, NECA • William Birkett, Field Representative, Western Region, NECA • Don Hendrickson – Training Director, Mountain States Line JATC • John Baker – Training Director, Eastern and Central Idaho JATC • Francis Vigil, Training Director, Colorado Springs Electrical JATC • Bill Lewis, National Real Estate Advisors • Judy McCoy, Managing Director, ASB Capitial Management Eighth District Staff Ted C. Jensen, International Vice President International Representatives Administrative Assistant Benjamin Antunes Don Herzog Kathy Petersen Jerry Bellah John Lei Fred “Rocky” Clark Guy Runco International Office Staff Assigned to the Eighth District P&I Regional Coordinator, Region 5 – Bob Brock District Construction Organizing Coordinator – Joe Schneehagen State Organizing Coordinators - George Halliday, Mike Pennie, Les Thompson P&I Lead Organizers – William Kniffin, Dave Thomas