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The OPCMIA’s benefits partner, UnionPlus, has launched an exciting new series of travel contests, #ExploreIn24.  It includes four social media contests, scavenger hunts for members, and opportunities to win prizes.

It is with the deepest gratitude that the OPCMIA salutes Linda Chamberlain—Executive Assistant to 10 General Presidents over the course of an unparalleled 54-year career—on her well-earned retirement. We will miss her and we wish her nothing but the best.

The OPCMIA established the Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund in 2009. Named in honor of our late General President who launched the program, the Fund provides eight members and their dependents the opportunity to earn $5,000 towards full-time, undergraduate college or university tuition.

Alise Martiny, past President of OPCMIA Local 518 and Business Manager/Financial Secretary of the Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council, has been appointed an OPCMIA International Vice President and member of the General Executive Board by OPCMIA General President Kevin D. Sexton. Her appointment was unanimously approved by the General Executive Board.

The OPCMIA General Executive Board has unanimously appointed Vice President Richard A. Bailey to serve as General Secretary-Treasurer, effective February 1, 2023. He succeeds Kevin D. Sexton, who will become OPCMIA General President on the same date.

Daniel E. Stepano, General President of OPCMIA since April 16, 2016, announced his intention to retire in January 2023. The OPCMIA General Executive Board unanimously elected General Secretary-Treasurer Kevin D. Sexton as his replacement.