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Primary Registration Deadlines
The 2020 US primary elections are upon us. If you aren’t registered, you can’t vote. Typically, the three ways you can register are online, by mail, or in person. A few states also let you register on the day as long as you have the right documentation. But most make you do it ahead of time.…
Read MoreTeamster Made Girl Scout Cookies
Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Shortbread Trefoils – yum! What is your favorite girl scout cookie? There are only two bakery factories in the US that make and bake the famous girl scout cookies – the Interbake Foods bakery in North Sioux City, SD and the Little Brownie Bakers bakery in Louisville, KY – and Teamster members…
Read MoreHelp Celebrate our newest Auxiliary
Come join our celebration on January 25, 2020, when our newest BLET Auxiliary becomes official. RSVP by January 19, 2020 if possible at yellowcityrailwives@gmail.com. See you there!
Read MoreInterested in starting an Auxiliary in your area?
If you are up for the challenge and rewards that come with starting a new auxiliary in your area, we would love to help make that happen. Please reach out to National 1st Vice President and Outreach Coordinator Jodi Wallace at (541) 663-6966
Read MoreAmarillo, Texas Holiday Party
If you are in the Amarillo Texas area the local auxiliary is having a holiday party and making some exciting plans for 2020. Come be a part of an amazing group of railroad families!!
Read MoreRuth Pillman Windham – 1923 -2017
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Sister Ruth Pillman Windham. Sister Ruth served as Grand International President to the then Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (GIA), now known as the BLET Auxiliary, from 1996-2001. She played a major role in the transformation of the GIA,…
Read MoreScholarship Donations
A new page entitled Scholarship Donations has been added to the BLET Auxiliary website. The page can be found in the drop-down list under the heading “Scholarships” in the banner on the home page, or by clicking Here . For now, donations can be made by check or money order. We are currently working on…
Read MoreMainline Cooking Cookbook Closeout Sale!
The first (collector item) and second editions of Mainline Cooking are on sale! One book $10 – Two for $15 with shipping included, a savings of $25. Mainline Cookbook Order Form.
Read More2013-2014 BLET Auxiliary & IWC Scholarship Recipients From National Secretary Lawana W. Poss
Melanie Wilmesher, daughter of James and Kay Wilmesher, Kay is a Member-at- Large and James is Chairman of Colorado State Legislative Board and a member of Division 256. Melanie is attending Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Rachel McWilliams, daughter of Rob and Kathy McWilliams, Member-at-Large, Rob belongs to BLET Division 126. She is attending…
Read MoreAll you need to do is ask
Since the very beginning of the Auxiliary back in 1887, part of the reason we came into being was in support of the BLE, now BLET. As the times have changed, so have the ways in which we exercise that support. Our members have tackled many issues, including extreme cab temperatures, fatigue, inadequate or untenable housing conditions, dangers of…
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