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Connell F. Smith-Homer Brown Scholarship
The Connell F. Smith-Homer Brown Scholarship is a funamental effort to provid our members and their families with financial assistance to further their education in order to lead productive and successfull lives. This fund was established in 1986 and for the past 23 years Local 773 has awarded 259 scholarships to college students who otherwise would not have the oportunity to obtain a college degree. Awards are based on cumulative grade point average from the past year, essay, and financial need.
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Connell F. Smith
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Homer Brown
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| Connell F. Smith served as Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer of Laborers' Local 773 from 1942 to 1976. It was his vision that guides Local 773 to this day in organizing, political action and service to the membership. He provided a strong foundation for one of the most respected Local Unions in the entire International Union. His philosophy of "Who can I help today" guided him as the longest serving business manager in Local 773 history. |
Homer Brown was initiated into the Laborers' International Union Local 773 in December 1941 during the great depression. He worked as a Laborer for 55 cents an hour while raising six children. During his career, Brown served as Sergent at Arms, Executive Board Member, and later served as the Vice President. Despite his hardship, Brown and his wife Mary managed their life around their six children making every effort to make certain they obtained their education by attending college and leading productive and successful lives. |
The Edward M. Smith Annual Golf Tournament
Our Edward M. Smith Annual Golf Tournament is our organization's main source of funding for the Connell F. Smith-Homer Brown Scholarship which provides members and their families to opportunity to obtain an education provided through generous donations from our members, friends, colleagues and supporters. This charity golf tournament will provide financial assistance to 19 deserving college students who otherwise may not have the opportunity to recieve a college degree.
This years tournament was held Friday, May 8th at Hickory Ridge Golf Club in Carbondale, Illinois which raised more than $52,000 to support the students and their goals. Please join us next year for a day of fun, food and prizes for a truly great cause!
View pictures of the 2010 Edward M. Smith Tournament
Laborers' Local 773 would like to thank the following Sponsors for funding our event:
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ULLICO Edward M. Smith President
Marquette Associates, Inc
Friends of Micheal J. Madigan
Entrust Capital Management
Silkworm
The Prince Law Firm
Southern and Central Illinois Laborers’
District Council
Illinois AFL-CIO
Rockwood Capital Advisors
LIUNA Midwest Region
Core Construction Foundation
Romolo & Associates CPA
SICAP
National Investment Services
Laborers’ Local 703
Chicago Equity Partners LLC
Representative Brandon Phelps
Nicoud Insurance
LIUNA MRHSF
LIUNA MROC
Illinois LECET
Invesco
Indiana Laborers’ DC
Dearborn Partners
ET Simonds Construction
Great Boars of Fire
Illinois National Bank
Laborers’ Local 2002
IUOE Local 318
Mesirow Financial
Mr. Jerry Zillion
Cavanugh and O’Hara Law Firm
The Lowenbaum Partnership
Luke and Bridgett Howell
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McDonnell Investments
David Anderson State Farm Insurance
LIUNA Local 751
Atalanta Sosnoff Capital
Mathis and Sons
Holland Construction
Amalgamated Life
Kenneth A. Thorp
State Rep Tom Holbrook and Dan Beiser
LakinChapman LLC
Clarida & Ziegler Engineering Co.
John Rednour Sr
Kochan & Kochan
Mesirow Financial
Masonry Institute of Southern Illinois
Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP
Fischer & Wozniak PC
Egyptian Contractors Association
American Income Life
New Jersey Laborers’
Fiduciary Consultants, Inc
Southern and Central Illinois LECET
JC Strategic Solutions/John Costello
Southern and Central Labor Council
River City Construction
Southern Benefits Administrators
Laborers’ Local 110
Conseco Insurance
New Vista Investments Group
Bruce and Sharon Webb
Laborers’ Local 159
Laborers’ Local 996
Appellate Court Judge Bruce Stewart
Mr. Robert Mees
Mr. Jerry Costello II
Mr. Max Aud
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TEAM SPONSORS
IBEW Local 702
Insurance Benefit Services
The Womick Law Firm
Midwest Region for Fair Contracting
Southern Illinois Builders Association
Insurance Benefit Services
Tim Brown-Alexander Co Sheriffs
Entrust Securities
Congressman Jerry Costello
Williamson County Sheriff Bennie Vick
Egyptian Contractors
Cavanaugh & O’Hara Law Firm
Alexander County Housing
ULLICO
George Jones Excavating
Southern and Central Illinois LECET
Matt Smith-Local 773 Vice President
Illinois National Bank/Geneva Mortgage
LIUNA Midwest Region
SCILDC
Super Max Guards
Commerce Bank
The Prince Law Firm
Southern Illinois Central Labor Council
IUOE Local 318
Laborers Local 231
Rockwood Capital Advisors
Tom Kavanaugh/Nicoud Insurance
Shawnee Community College
Laborers Local 264
Capaha Bank
Local 773 Retiree Council
Atalanta Sosnoff Capital/Dearbourn
Partners
Patchett Law Firm/Kevin Bragee
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To the Members of Laborers’ Local 773:
I was awarded the Connell F. Smith-Homer Brown Scholarship for several years of college and I want to say, thank you very much for financial support throughout my time at the University of Missouri. It is tough to express in words just how helpful this money was, but if it were not for the scholarship, I would have had an extra out-of-pocket expense ever 16 weeks of any of anywhere from $350-$900.
I am now a Mizzou graduate, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Fitness. I feel that I have received the best education available anywhere, and for that, I owe so much to this union. My knowledge is in the area of preventative medicine through diet and physical activity. The lack of which is a direct cause of a number of health conditions including Type-II Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease. I believe that the future of healthcare in the United States is heading in the direction of promoting prevention, which is why I have chosen to pursue this area of study. I plan to work as an allied health professional, and hopefully make a difference in the life of someone else. So, again, thank you to the union for its support and I promise to make it a worthwhile investment.
Sincerely
Jacob Ross Taggart
2010 Connell F. Smith-Homer Brown Scholarship Awards
- John Miklos, son of Michelle and Don Miklos. John is attending Rend Lake College Majoring in general education
- Gaylen Johnson, member of The Therapy Learning Center. Gaylen is attending John A Logan College majoring in Business Management
- Sherry Chrisman, wife of Richard Chrisman. Sherry is attending SIUC Graduate School majoring in Educational Psychology
- Hannah Kellerman, daughter of Charles Kellerman. Hannah is attending SIUC majoring in Biochemistry
- Stephanie Wagner, daughter of Fred Wagner. Stephanie is attending SIUC majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- James Heisner, son of Jim Heisner. James is attending SIUC majoring in Cinema
- Courtney Marlow, daughter of Cindy Marlow. Courtney is attending John A Logan College majoring in Radiology
- Harley Story. Son of Janna Cornellius. Harley is attending Heartland Community College majoring in general education
- Jeana Childers. Daughter of Jack Childers. Jeana is attending John A Logan College majoring in General Education
- Kevin Kohler, son of Sharyl Davis. Kevin is attending Columbia College majoring in Musical Theater
- Amanda Travelstead, daughter of Andy Travelstead. Amanda is attending SIUC majoring in Early Childhood Education
- Jonnie Ellet son of Gene Ellet. Jonnie is attending Shawnee Community College majoring in general education
- Jessica Peradotto, daughter of David Peradotto. Jessica is attending Rend Lake College majoring in Radiologic Sciences
- Phillip Hosfeldt, son of Herbert Hosfeldt. Phillip is attending SIUC majoring in History Education
- Shandie Jarrett, daughter of Cindy Mueller. Shandie is attending SIUC majoring in Math secondary education
- Abby Bandy, daughter of Bob and Rhonda Bandy. Abby is attending SIUC majoring in excise science and psychology
- Winnie Howell, wife of Rodney Howell. Winnie is attending SIUC majoring in Early Childhood Education
- Casey Parr, daughter of Larry Parr. Casey is attending John A Logan College majoring in Photography
- Cortney Cox, daughter of Lloyd Cox. Cortney is attending John A Logan College majoring in Occupational Therapy
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