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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from BAC Local 23!

From our Local 23 family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season. Thank you to everyone who made it out to the many Christmas parties across our Local these last few weeks. If you click the image below, you can watch a short video with photos from all the parties! And as always, don’t forget to shop union when and where you can this holiday season. You can find the AFL-CIO’s union-made shopping list here.

Photo of the Week

Left to Right: 50 Years of Service awards members Doug Messimer & Ray Rice and 40 year Bob Barber with Local 23 Vice Chairman Brian Collier at the Northeast Chapter Youngstown Christmas Awards Party!

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-12-22T19:27:54+00:00December 22, 2025|Holidays|0 Comments

Hands-On With The Next Generation of Bricklayers!

Last week, Canton Field Rep. Drew Fernandez and Akron Field Rep. Tom Dieringer took a trip to the Portage Lakes Career Center and spoke with the junior class about Local 23 and a future career in bricklaying. They laid brick and block with them for a few hours, all while talking about the industry and the benefits of being union strong. Juniors and seniors from four area high schools (Green, Manchester, Springfield and Coventry) attend Portage Lakes Career Center and the Construction Class that they offer. Students learn all the trades, but have spent the last couple weeks learning how to lay brick and block.

Fernandez and Dieringer are not alone in their outreach to young bricklayers! Canton member, Jeremiah Unklesbay, has been going to the Career Center on his own time once a winter for years and working with the young people. He also does the same with Buckeye Career Center in New Philadelphia.

“It’s really rewarding to be able to spend time with these young students and teach them about the work we do and about our union. A huge shoutout to the class’s instructor, Adam Irwin, for letting us join in and work with the students and thank you to Jeremiah and Beaver Constructors for donating 144 new blocks and a bulk bag of mason sand to the class. This is how we build our trade and our union: together,” said Fernandez.

Fernandez will be joining Unklesbay in January at the Buckeye Career Center to teach even more young people about the union.

Deck The Union Halls: Parties Are Bringing Members Together For The Holidays!

The holiday cheer continues at Local 23! Holiday parties are continuing on with members gathering all over to celebrate the season and spend time with their union family. There are many more parties and celebrations on the horizon so take a look at the times and locations below to find the party for your chapter! For up-to-date information, you can always reach out to the BAC Local 23 office at 440.986.3000 or email frontdesk@bac23.org to get connected with your field rep. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates and photos!

Don’t forget: All members should keep an eye on their mailboxes in the next few weeks. A special surprise from Local 23 will be coming your way! 🎅

Upcoming Holiday Parties:

Northeast OH Canton Christmas Party

When: December 16 @ 6pm

Where: Ironworkers Local 550, 618 High Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44703

Northeast OH Youngstown Christmas Party

When: December 16 @ 6pm

Where: Operating Engineers Local 66, 291 McClurg Rd., Boardman, OH, 44512

Valley Chapter Holiday Party

When: December 18th @ 6pm

Where: Theo’s Restaurant, 632 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, OH

Northern West Virginia Chapter Holiday Party

When: December 19th @ 6pm

Where: 19 Middletown Rd. White Hall, WV

James Brown with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the Mansfield Kids Christmas Party

Employment Opportunity

BAC Local 23 is interested in hiring a Field Representative for the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky area. All resumes should be sent to frontdesk@bac23.org.

Photo of the Week

James Brown receiving his 75 year plaque at the Mansfield Kids Christmas Party last week. Brother Brown was surrounded by loved ones including his great-grandchildren

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-12-15T21:48:44+00:00December 15, 2025|Holidays, Job Opportunities, Outreach|0 Comments

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course Available Dec. 29 and 30!

Attention to all members: we are now accepting sign ups for the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course on Dec. 29 and 30 at the Northern Regional Training Center at 8499 Leavitt Road, Amherst OH 44001. To sign up, please call or text Brian Greynolds at (304) 276-2547.

The OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course is an entry-level safety program designed to provide workers with essential knowledge of construction industry hazards and safe work practices. This course helps participants recognize, avoid, mitigate, and prevent job-related safety and health risks on construction sites.

Training covers OSHA regulations, workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and standards specific to the construction industry. Core topics include:

* Introduction to OSHA and worker rights

* Focus Four hazards: falls, electrocution, struck-by, and caught-in/between

* Personal protective equipment (PPE)

* Scaffolding safety

* Stairways and ladders

* Health hazards in construction

* Tools and equipment safety

* Excavation and trenching basics

* Material handling

The course is taught by an OSHA-authorized instructor and includes interactive discussions, real-world examples, and hazard recognition exercises. Upon successful completion, participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction completion card, demonstrating foundational safety awareness required by many employers, contractors, and job sites.

Class will start at 8am both days. Dec. 29 will be a full day and Dec. 30 will be a half day, ending at noon. We will need a minimum of 3 members to sign up, with a class size limit of 40, to hold the course. If you are interested in attending, call or text Brian Greynolds at (304) 276-2547.

Holiday Parties In Full Swing!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday parties are off to a great start, with the Northwest Chapter Kids Christmas Party, Central Ohio Chapter Holiday Party, and Tri-State Christmas Dinner kicking off the festivities (check out the pics below). There are many more parties and celebrations on the horizon so take a look at the times and locations below to find the party for your chapter! There still might be some additional dates added, so be sure to stay tuned. For up-to-date information, you can always reach out to the BAC Local 23 office at 440.986.3000 or email frontdesk@bac23.org to get connected with your field rep. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates and photos!

PS: All members should keep an eye on their mailboxes in the next few weeks. A special surprise from Local 23 will be coming your way! 🎅

Upcoming Holiday Parties:

Central Retirees Christmas Luncheon

When: December 11 @ 11am

Where: 3005 Lamb Ave., Columbus, OH 43219

Southwest Ohio Holiday Party

When: December 11 @ 6pm

Where: 3366 Successful Way, Dayton, Ohio, 45414

Southern West Virginia Christmas Party

When: December 11 @ 6pm

Where: 600 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston WV, 25301

Northwest Chapter Holiday Party

When: December 12 @ 6pm

Where: 4652 Lewis Avenue, Toledo OH 43612

Northshore Christmas Party

When: December 12 @ 6pm

Where: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131

Northeast OH Akron Christmas/Awards Party

When: December 12 @ 6pm

Where: 908 ½ N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310

Northeast OH Canton Christmas Party

When: December 16 @ 6pm

Where: Ironworkers Local 550, 618 High Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44703

Northeast OH Youngstown Christmas Party

When: December 16 @ 6pm

Where: Operating Engineers Local 66, 291 McClurg Rd., Boardman, OH, 44512

Valley Chapter Holiday Party

When: December 18th @ 6pm

Where: Theo’s Restaurant, 632 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, OH

Northern West Virginia Chapter Holiday Party

When: December 19th @ 6pm

Where: 19 Middletown Rd. White Hall, WV

Employment Opportunity

BAC Local 23 is interested in hiring a Field Representative for the Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky area. All resumes should be sent to frontdesk@bac23.org.

Unemployment Updates For Members

Unemployment is a bit different this year, but no need to worry because Local 23 has your back.

Field representatives will no longer complete union verifications from their offices. Instead, once a week unemployment will send a list to the main office in Amherst. The ladies at the Local 23 office that take the dues payments will verify you are a member in good standing and are paid up on your dues. Once they verify that you are paid up on your dues, they send the list back to unemployment for processing.

The basic gist is that instead of going through your local chapter, unemployment will be going through the main office.

This is a much faster process than before.

While waiting for unemployment, be sure to continue with work searches as usual. You can put down the last contractor you worked for and BAC local 23 as contacts. And make sure when you file you are putting down Local 23 and the main address: 8497 Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH  44001. Remember to check your claim daily for correspondence. For dues payment you can call 1-800-442-0479.

For any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your field rep. You can also call the office at 440-986-3000 or email them at frontdesk@bac23.org.

Your union is here for you.

Photo of the Week

Field Representative Scott Ansell made a recent visit to the Northern Ohio Regional Training Center. Fourth year apprentices Richard Roberts, Toledo, and Jacob Addis, Cleveland, built this awesome set of steps.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-12-09T13:23:42+00:00December 9, 2025|Holidays, Job Opportunities, Training, Unemployment|0 Comments

Union History: Class is in session!

BAC Local 23 Secretary-Treasurer, Noah Carmichael, has been teaching apprentices the history of our union for 10 years. He recently held a class, assigning apprentices to find union leaders from throughout history. The students did a great job finding incredible leaders like Eugene Debs, George Meany, Cesar Chavez, and James Connolly. One group even did a presentation on union organizations from around the globe. This class was connecting the dots throughout the history of the labor movement to their own union and their own work right now!

“I am not a formally trained teacher, but I came up with the union history class for our first-year apprentices and have been teaching it for 10 years. It is very important to the future of our union, and union members to understand where they came from. People bled to have union rights, and we honor those people by remembering their history and teaching our members how to fight to preserve them. The bricklayer’s union and our members are part of the entire labor movement. The goal is to have our members, even the apprentices, be a strong part of it,” said Carmichael.

Our entire region here in Local 23 is rich with union leaders, union history, and many unspoken battles that took place right underneath our feet.

Holiday Parties Are  Coming!

BAC Local 23 is hosting our yearly holiday parties this season for our members. These events give everyone a chance to relax, catch up, and enjoy some food and holiday activities together. It’s a simple way for the union to bring people together and mark the end of another year of hard work! We will be hosting these events for every chapter. Stay tuned as we finalize all the dates and times!

For up-to-date information, you can always reach out to the BAC Local 23 office at 440.986.3000 or email frontdesk@bac23.org to get connected with your field rep. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates and photos!

Valley Chapter Holiday Party
    When: December 18th @ 6pm
Where: Theo’s Restaurant, 632 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, OH

Northern West Virginia Chapter Holiday Party
    When: December 19th @ 6pm
Where: 19 Middletown Rd. White Hall, WV

Northwest Chapter Kids Christmas Party
    When: December 6 @ 11am
Where: 67 S. Walnut St., Mansfield, OH 44902

Tri-State Christmas Dinner
    When: December 6 @ 6pm
Where: 99 15th St., Ashland, KY 41101

Central Retirees Christmas Luncheon
    When: December 11 @ 11am
Where: 3005 Lamb Ave., Columbus, OH 43219

Northshore Christmas Party
    When: December 12 @ 6pm
Where: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131

Northeast OH Akron Christmas/Awards Party
    When: December 12 @ 6pm
Where: 908 ½ N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310

Photo of the Week

Local 23’s Sierra Kriston with the West Virginia Women Work’s 2025 Fall Class!

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-12-02T15:39:31+00:00December 2, 2025|History, Holidays|0 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving from BAC Local 23!

At BAC Local 23, we’re thankful for all our members who show up and work hard every day.

Enjoy the holiday, eat well, rest up, and spend time with the people who matter most. You’ve earned it!

If you’re in charge of grabbing the grub for the holiday meal, be sure to check the AFL-CIO’s list of union-made brands!

Where: 908 ½ N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310

Holiday Parties Are  Coming!

BAC Local 23 is hosting our yearly holiday parties this season for our members. These events give everyone a chance to relax, catch up, and enjoy some food and holiday activities together. It’s a simple way for the union to bring people together and mark the end of another year of hard work! We will be hosting these events for every chapter. Stay tuned as we finalize all the dates and times!

For up-to-date information, you can always reach out to the BAC Local 23 office at 440.986.3000 or email frontdesk@bac23.org to get connected with your field rep. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates and photos!

Valley Chapter Holiday Party
    When: December 18th @ 6pm
Where: Theo’s Restaurant, 632 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, OH

Northern West Virginia Chapter Holiday Party
    When: December 19th @ 6pm
Where: 19 Middletown Rd. White Hall, WV

Northwest Chapter Kids Christmas Party
    When: December 6 @ 11am
Where: 67 S. Walnut St., Mansfield, OH 44902

Tri-State Christmas Dinner
    When: December 6 @ 6pm
Where: 99 15th St., Ashland, KY 41101

Central Retirees Christmas Luncheon
    When: December 11 @ 11am
Where: 3005 Lamb Ave., Columbus, OH 43219

Northshore Christmas Party
    When: December 12 @ 6pm
Where: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131

Northeast OH Akron Christmas/Awards Party
    When: December 12 @ 6pm
Where: 908 ½ N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310

Photo of the Week

Marsa Masonry, Bridgeport School Project

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-11-24T20:49:24+00:00November 24, 2025|Holidays|0 Comments

Holiday Parties Are Right Around The Corner!

BAC Local 23 is hosting our yearly holiday parties this season for our members. These events give everyone a chance to relax, catch up, and enjoy some food and holiday activities together. It’s a simple way for the union to bring people together and mark the end of another year of hard work! We will be hosting these events for every chapter. Stay tuned as we finalize all the dates and times!

For up-to-date information, you can always reach out to the BAC Local 23 office at 440.986.3000 or email frontdesk@bac23.org to get connected with your field rep. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates and photos!

Northwest Chapter Kids Christmas Party
When: December 6 @ 11am
Where: 67 S. Walnut St., Mansfield, OH 44902

Tri-State Christmas Dinner
When: December 6 @ 6pm
Where: 99 15th St., Ashland, KY 41101

Central Retirees Christmas Luncheon
When: December 11 @ 11am
Where: 3005 Lamb Ave., Columbus, OH 43219

Northshore Christmas Party
When: December 12 @ 6pm
Where: 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131

Northeast OH Akron Christmas/Awards Party
When: December 12 @ 6pm
Where: 908 ½ N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310

Photo of the Week

Joe Prezioso and Tim Sapp working for Tervo Masonry on villa foundations at the new Shepherd of the Valley retirement community in Salem, Ohio.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-11-18T15:58:36+00:00November 18, 2025|Holidays|0 Comments

ACT Ohio and BAC Local 23 Hold Training Event for School Counselors

During this two-day event, more than 100 school counselors from across Northern Ohio participated in a specialized training hosted by ACT Ohio and the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 23. The program helped counselors gain a deeper understanding of registered apprenticeship programs and how they provide students with debt-free, high-skill career pathways in the construction industry.

The event was held at the Northern Ohio Regional Training Center in Amherst, where attendees toured the state-of-the-art facility, observed live masonry and masonry restoration demonstrations, and even took part in hands-on activities alongside instructors and apprentices.

“This event gives counselors a real appreciation for the professionalism and technical expertise today’s apprentices develop,” said Kitty McConnell, a representative from ACT Ohio. “It’s about showing them that apprenticeship programs are not a second option — they’re a first-class career path for students who want to earn while they learn.”

This event also fulfills a state requirement for counselor professional development. Under Ohio Revised Code § 3319.2213, guidance counselors serving grades 7–12 must complete a four-hour training on building and construction trades apprenticeships every five years as part of their license renewal. The training—offered at no cost—must be conducted through a Joint Labor-Management Apprenticeship Training Center (JATC) and provides information on pay, benefits, and job opportunities in the skilled trades.

While this specific mandate focuses on the construction sector, Ohio law also encourages broader career exploration and workforce awareness through programs like the Career Awareness and Exploration Funds, established under House Bill 110, which help schools expand students’ understanding of diverse career pathways.

By attending the Amherst session, counselors not only met state professional development requirements but also gained firsthand insight into how BAC Local 23’s apprenticeship model blends classroom learning, on-the-job training, and competitive wages to prepare students for lifelong success.

“In many schools, students hear about college every day, but not enough about careers in the trades,” said Brian Greynolds, BAC Local 23 Training Director. “By inviting counselors here, we’re helping them see what modern apprenticeship training really looks like — and how rewarding it can be.”

The training is part of ACT Ohio’s ongoing initiative to connect educators, workforce leaders, and industry partners in strengthening Ohio’s future workforce. By equipping counselors with accurate, up-to-date information on apprenticeship programs, ACT Ohio and BAC Local 23 are ensuring that every student in Ohio learns about all paths to success — college, career, or construction.

Photo of the Week

Robert Frederick working for Grae-Con Construction in Parkersburg West Virginia

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-11-10T20:56:16+00:00November 10, 2025|ACT Ohio, Training|0 Comments

Election Day Is November 4! Make a plan and vote.

Today is Election Day! Making your voice heard in every election, including local elections, is so important. Our elected leaders make critical decisions regarding labor law and can impact our ability to collectively bargain. It’s up to us to make our votes count and elect pro-labor candidates up and down the ballot.

Ohio members find your polling location and times here.

West Virginia members find your polling location and times here.

Kentucky members find your polling location and times here.

Maryland members find your polling location and times here.

Make a plan and VOTE!

New Signatory Contractors and Members Join BAC Local 23 in Northwest Ohio Chapter

Scott Ansell, Field Rep for the Northwest Chapter, has been hard at work to grow our union. In the last few weeks, Field Rep Ansell has worked to organize several new contractors and members to join BAC Local 23!

Firman Masonry, Premier Waterproofing, and Industrial Power Systems have all signed on to the statewide agreement, and now are part of BAC Local 23 along with all of their current craftworkers.

In addition to the new signatory contractors, Ansell has signed up 6 new individual members while working on Project Labor Agreement jobsites in Toledo.

“It’s always great to get a signed union card back because I know what that means for our new members – a voice on the job. We’re always working to grow our union because we know that our greatest strength is our power in numbers. It’s been a great couple weeks growing our union family!” said Ansell.

Thank you to Brother Ansell for his tireless work out in the field!

AFL-CIO Highlights BAC In Their Blog

AFL-CIO has been highlighting their union affiliates and this week, BAC was highlighted! Check out their blog post to learn a bit more about our union and its history.

Read the blog here: https://aflcio.org/2025/11/3/get-know-afl-cios-affiliates-bricklayers

Photo of the Week

BAC Local 23 member and Cincinnati AFL-CIO delegate Jeff King (left) and IUBAC General President Tim Driscoll at the Kentucky AFL-CIO Convention in Louisville, KY

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-11-10T20:55:02+00:00November 4, 2025|AFL-CIO, Elections, Field Reps|0 Comments

John R. Buchtel CLC Experiential Learning Day at the Akron Zoo Veterinary Hospital

BAC Local 23 Akron Field Representative Tom Dieringer, with cooperation from Higley Construction and Norm King Masonry, arranged for students from John R. Buchtel CLC College & Career Academy to visit the construction site of the new Akron Zoo Veterinary Hospital for an experiential learning day.

Twenty four students spent over two hours working with union bricklayers currently building the new Vet Hospital. This is an incredible opportunity to get new young people excited about a career in bricklaying and helps to show the power of the union.

Dieringer also held another experiential learning day at the Brunswick High School project last week with students from the same program.

BAC 23 Bricklayer Jacob Addis showing John R. Buchtel CLC students how to lay block

BAC 23 Bricklayer Jacob Addis showing John R. Buchtel CLC students how to lay block

Photo of the Week

Henry Antill and Tyler Martin working for Leidal & Hart at Ohio University

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-10-28T12:50:32+00:00October 28, 2025|Experiential Learning|0 Comments

Northern Ohio Chapters Showdown Golf Scramble – North Shore Chapter Takes The Win!

Organized by Ryan Olinger, former Northern Ohio Regional Training Center Apprentice Instructor, one hundred people, including 88 golfers, participated in the Northern Ohio Chapters Showdown Golf Scramble over the weekend. The scramble took place at the Mayfair Country Club in Uniontown, Ohio and beautiful, sunny weather made for a great day of golf! The scramble was a competition between the Northeast Chapter and the North Shore Chapter, with the North Shore Chapter ultimately taking home victory.

The scramble was used to raise money for a Tool Scholarship that will help multiple apprentices that may need a little help acquiring some of the necessary tools to work in the trade.

“It was a great day and I’d like to thank everyone who came out to golf or volunteer and help us get members of the industry together, including a huge thank you to all of the people who generously donated to make the event a big success. It’s so important that we make and maintain these relationships because we’re all in this together. This is how we continue to improve and expand the masonry industry. I’m looking forward to growing the event to include building designers next year!” said Ryan Olinger, organizer of the scramble and former Northern Ohio Regional Training Center Apprentice Instructor. Olinger now works at Tucker Supply, a sponsor of the event.

Thank you to all the sponsors of this event as listed below!

Event Sponsor
Valentine Contracting, Belden Brick Company

Dinner Sponsor
W.L. Tucker Supply, Lencyk Masonry

Beverage Cart Sponsor
Prosoco

Shirt Sponsor
Schory Cement Products

Prize Sponsor
Cleveland Building Trades Council, McMahon Masonry, American International Restoration, Norm King Construction, R.G. Smith Company, Fairborn Cement, Koltcz Block Co., R.L. Wurz Company, Chas. Svec Block, Hohmann Barnard Inc., Quikrete

Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive
Van Ness Stone Inc., Mathie Supply

Hole Sponsor
Miencorp Masonry, Ameriseal Restoration, Kapton Caulking, Tri-County Building Trades Council, Bowerston Brick, Beaver Constructors, Heidelberg Materials, Metro Brick, Fon Du Lac Natural Stone Veneers, 3rd Generation Construction

Raffle Basket Donations
W.L. Tucker Supply, Mike Cammel, Kyle Torres

Bi-Annual Meeting Held on Saturday

Local 23 held our Bi-Annual meeting over the weekend on Saturday, October 18.

We had great conversations with members and covered lots of important information about our union. On the agenda were Constitutional and Code changes and reports from all committees and field staff. At the meeting, fiscal responsibility of our union was on full display.

The next Bi-Annual meeting will be held in spring of 2026 and will be located in West Virginia.

Local 23 Member, Hannah Miller, Featured In The Athens Independent!

Hannah Miller, one of Local 23’s own, was featured in a story in the Athens Independent about Vitruvian and the future of 3D printing construction! Hannah is a talented Local 23 member, and she has competed in several competitions across the country, bringing home first place at the MCAA earlier this year.

To learn more about 3D printing masonry and to check out Hannah’s part of the story, you can read the full article here.

Photo of the Week

Local 23 member Jimmy Ried is going home with a big screen TV! From left to right: Shawn Herzog, Noah Carmichael, Danny Musacchio, Jimmy Ried, Brian Weir, Josh Moss, and Brian Collier.

Please know you can always reach out to leadership if you have any questions. Here is a link to their information. Our doors and phones are always open to you so please call us at 440-986-3000 or send an email to info@bac23.org.

President – Danny Musacchio
Secretary/Treasurer – Noah Carmichael
Vice Chairperson – Brian Collier

Vice Chairperson – Joshua Moss
Vice Chairperson – Brian Wear
Vice Chairperson – Shawn Herzog
Vice Chairperson –Justin Gartrell

By |2025-10-21T22:06:19+00:00October 21, 2025|Golf Scramble, Media Recognition, Union Meeting|0 Comments
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