05
Nov
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Highlights from our Annual South Picnic

Here are some highlights from our Annual South Picnic which was held on November 4, 2017 at Markham Park in Sunrise Florida. Look for you or your family in the photos and share the video with your friends and coworkers. If you weren't able to join us, see what you missed? Be sure to join us next time for a fun day of Union family fun. Thanks to everyone who contributed to our Feeding South Florida food drive. Remember, our North Holiday Picnic is on Saturday December 2, 2017 and it's FREE to members of Teamsters Local 769 and their immediate…
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05
Jun
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Teamsters Walk Across England

Last years walk across Scotland was just the beginning of David Bournes adventures for IPods for Wounded Veterans. This year along with Jim Kimball by his side he will venture across England, gaining support and donations to help our wounded servicemen and women and the efforts of iPods for Wounded Veterans. Please donate and share the adventure at www.ipodsforwoundedveterans.org PLEASE SHARE THIS POST WITH YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY.
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29
May
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Teamsters Business Agent Supports Our Troops

On Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29, 2017, iPods for Wounded Veterans along with Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent David Renshaw had the pleasure of visiting with our Veterans at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center, the Fort Belvoir Hospital and the Richmond V.A. iPods for Wounded Veterans secures sponsorship to collect iPods, iPads, eReaders, Nooks, Bose headphones and other materials for our wounded veterans. Their class A security clearance allows them to personally hand deliver these gifts to the military and wounded veterans as well as to interact with the soldiers and their families one-on-one. Through iPods for…
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05
May
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Support iPods for Wounded Veterans

Captain David Bourne to Walk for “iPods for Wounded Veterans” For a few years now, Teamsters Local 769 has been encouraging our members to support iPods for Wounded Veterans. Since 2014 our very own David Renshaw was named southern rep for the southeast United States for iPods for Wounded Veterans. The organization was founded by a Vietnam Veteran and a retired Teamster, and is currently working to provide iPods, iPads, eReaders and other materials to improve the quality of life for our wounded Veterans. They have also created a page that makes it easier than ever to get behind this great cause. http://ipodsforwoundedveterans.org/donate-online.html …
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11
Nov
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A Salute to Our Service Men and Women

  Teamsters Local 769 has always shown strong support for all of our returning military service men and women and have always worked to be involved in programs that welcome them home and show them how thankful we are for their service, A little over a year ago at one of our General Membership Meetings, Business Agent David Renshaw introduced the membership of Local 769 to the iPods for Wounded Veterans organization and the Dear Soldier Campaign. Through this letter writing campaign, wounded veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Fort Belvior Community Hospital in Virginia receive thank you…
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17
Oct
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Teamster of the Year

In October of 2014, David Renshaw from Teamsters Local No. 769, Miami, FL, received the Teamsters of the year award for 2014. David received this award for his service under his role as a Human Rights Commission (H.R.C.) for the local Union, he was nominated by iPods for wounded veterans. Winning the 2014 Teamsters of the year award for his services and contributions to the wounded men and women of the United States military is such an honor. His efforts to promote and represent the iPods for wounded veterans has undoubtedly touched the lives of many of these warriors and…
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14
Feb
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iPods for Wounded Veterans Update

Teamsters Local 769 Human Rights Commission On Tuesday, February  11, 2014, Wayne Fox, co-chair from  iPods for Wounded Veterans organization, was a guest speaker at the I.B.T. Brewery and Soft Drink Workers Conference 2014 Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Wayne Fox thanked Teamsters Local 769 for the continued support for our veterans and to the iPods for Wounded Veterans program. During this conference Wayne and Joe Zuffante, President of local 122, spoke to Business Agents and Officers from the United States and Canada on the importance  of getting involved and shared personal stories from the wounded soldiers that received letters from the Dear Solider letters campaign. For more information…
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12
Dec
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Local 769 Helps Say “Thank You” to Our Soldiers

At a recent conference, Teamsters Local 769 Business Agent David Renshaw was introduced to a wonderful way of giving back to our brave soldiers.  Those who have and those who continue to serve the United States of America in all branches of the armed forces.  The organization is called iPods for wounded veterans and it was formed in August of 2010 by Paul Cardello, a US Air Force Veteran who also retired after 35 years as a Teamster from TLU 170 of Worcester, Massachusetts. Teamsters Local 769 is proud to pledge our support to this great cause. This organization secures…
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11
Nov
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Teamsters Local 769 Salutes Our Veterans

A short time ago, at our most recent General Membership Meeting, Business Agent David Renshaw introduced the membership of Local 769 to the Dear Soldier Campaign. Through this letter writing campaign, wounded veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Fort Belvior Community Hospital in Virginia receive thank you letters from students of Teamster members as well as from their friends and neighbors. David spoke about the campaign at our October General Membership Meeting and explained to members how they can get involved. "You can get your family members, your neighbors, your friends, your church, your schools and different…
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