WESTERN NEW YORK LABOR LEADER DANIEL BOODY CHAIRS ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION'S MEMORY WALK '04;
CALLS ON UNION MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS THE REGION TO GET INVOLVED IN THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Western New York Labor Leader Daniel M. Boody called upon the region's nearly 200,000 unionized workers and their families to participate in the Alzheimer's Association of WNY Chapter's Memory Walk '04 on October 2, 2004, saying organized labor and its members can play a lead role in helping raise awareness and dollars to support programs here in Western New York...click here for story.

Variety Club Telethon 2004

Over the years the Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council and its member unions have contributed to this very worthwhile cause, including nearly $2,500 in 2003 alone.

The Trades Council urges any construction worker - union or non-union - to continue to support the Variety Club beeyond the annual telethon.

To send your donations via regular mail, send to:

Variety Club of Buffalo
Children's Rehabilitation Foundation Inc.
193 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14202

And remember, assisting Variety Club in the many good things it does for the Western New York community doesn’t end when the telethon is over. Variety Club accepts donations throughout the course of the year.

So join with the Buffalo Building Trades Council in helping Variety Club now and in the future. Thank you.

Building Trades Charitable Involvement

Ronn Tritto (middle), regional coordinator for Camp Good Days & Special Times, Inc., presents Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council President Daniel Boody (left), and Building Trades Executive Director Brad Rybczynski (right) with a copy of the book, For Love of Teddi - The Story Behind Camp Good Days and Special Times, in appreciation of a $1,000 donation made by the Building Trades Council and its member unions to Camp Good Days and Special Times.

Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council President Daniel Boody (left) and Trades Council Executive Director Brad Rybczynski (right) present Kitty Kotaska, chief executive officer of Make-A-Wish, with a $1,000 donation made to the local non-profit organization from the Building Trades Council and its member unions.

October 14, 2003 - Buffalo News - Big Guys Get Iced

December 29, 2002 - Buffalo News - Trades Council Gifts Top $20,000 in 2002

October 11, 2001 - Press Release - BBT Raises More Than $30,000 Through John Ray Memorial Golf Tournament

January 2001 - Press Release - The Buffalo Building & Construction Trades Council Donates $6,000 to Local Charities

July 2000 - Press Release - Buffalo Building Trades Presented With Appreciation Award for Donating $1.5 Million in Union Man Hours and Equipment for SWAT Range

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