September 2003 Surge, IBEW Local 18

September 2003 • Published for the members of IBEW Local 18 and their families

Blue Cross California Care Members

Due to systems upgrades, it is necessary for Blue Cross to issue new I.D. cards for Local 18.

These new cards will replace the I.D. cards you recently received.

Your benefit program is not changing in any way! If you have any questions, please call our Benefit Service Center (800/842-6635).

Lineman's Rodeo:
2003 Rodeo Teams

These teams will represent the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power at the Lineman’s Rodeo in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 18.


Journeyman Team 15	Omar Diaz Scott Osborn Ben Rodriguez
Journeyman Team 23	Sean Nicklaw Graham Peace Dave Schneider
Journeyman Team 27	Todd Allen Scott Barnes Ron Beech
Journeyman Team 35	Rich Dehemmer Greg Foerstel Dan Wiedlund
Apprentice Team 108	Shawn Monahan Uriel Mora
Apprentice Written Exam: 1st Place	Justin Greene