Congratulations to Gordon Lee Kurtz: Outstanding Mentorship By An Individual

A retired 51-year member of BAC Local 23 OH/ WV/KY/MD, Brother Lee Kurtz is admired by the members he met throughout his distinguished career.

As President of Local 8 OH, Lee was a strong leader through challenging times with exceptional vision and integrity. His ability to unite members, advocate for their rights, and set the standard for union representation strengthened our collective voices in ways that continue to resonate today.

Throughout his career, Lee served as a pre-apprentice instructor, apprentice instructor, and welding instructor. Lee has been a mentor to both apprentices and seasoned members alike, imparting technical expertise and a deep pride in the trade. He fosters a personal connection with each of his students, earning him great respect throughout the industry.

Lee has also been instrumental in shaping training programs through his work on the JATC Board, ensuring they meet the needs of an ever-evolving industry while upholding the rigorous standards that define our union.

Outside the classroom, Lee tirelessly recruited new members, showcased the value of union membership, and volunteered his skills for charitable masonry projects.

Lee’s dedication to BAC spans more than five decades, leaving a lasting mark on the members he mentored.

Thank you Lee for your service.

The official Local 23 survey must be completed no later than July 15 at 11:59 p.m. to be entered into the raffle and have your vote count towards the new logo vote! That’s next Tuesday – don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard. The vote is very close – here is where the vote stands so far!

We hope all members take a few minutes out of their day to complete this survey.

Spartan Construction is in need of bricklayers for two projects in Toledo.

Spartan wants to hire 10-12 bricklayers for the Glen and The Grand Apartments modular brick veneer project at 3440 Glendale Avenue in Toledo that will begin July 21 and last 16 weeks.

Spartan also wants to hire 6-8 bricklayers for the Collingwood Green Apartments project at 400 Nebraska Avenue in Toledo that starts July 7 and will run 14 weeks.

If you are interested in either project in Toledo, contact Darrell Patterson at 419-865-7407.

Get ready for the best day ever brought to you by BAC Local 23, Cedar Point and Kings Island!

On August 31, 2025 Local 23 will be welcoming our members and their families to a day of fun.

We know how hard our members work every day, and we want to come together as a union family for a day of much-deserved fun. We work together, now let’s have fun together!

You can choose up to 4 all-inclusive passes to either King’s Island or Cedar Point by using your Member I.U. # as your Gift Code to redeem your tickets. Tickets include park & water park admission, parking, picnic, and a drink wristband. The Cedar Point meal will be served 1:30pm-3pm and the King’s Island meal will be served 12pm-1:30pm.

Redeem your passes here**

King’s Island: www.visitkingsisland.com/save

Username: BAC23

Password: ORION

Cedar Point: www.cedarpoint.com/save

Username: cpbricklayers

Password: bricklayers

**Username and Passwords are case sensitive**

**Additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate**

**Omit any beginning “0”s in IU # **

**Season passholder option**

2025 Annual Picnic – Cedar Point/King’s Island FAQ

We’re anticipating that members might have some questions, so below are some frequently asked questions and answers to help you, but if you still have questions please give the office a call at 440-986-3000.

FAQs

1. The username and/or password is not working.
   1. These are case sensitive and site specific. Make sure you enter the correct username/password combination for the park you are attending.
2. Why is it asking for a “Gift Code”?
   1. The Gift Code is your Member IU #.
3. Where do I find my Member IU #?
   1. Your Member IU # can be found on your Member Card or on your BACMobile App.
4. What if I can’t find my member card or I haven’t received one yet?
   1. You can call the Local 23 Union Office at (440) 986-3000.
5. I’m receiving a message that says “This Gift Code is no longer available”, what now?
   1. Confirm you are entering your IU # correctly. Do NOT enter beginning zero(s).
   2. Your Member IU # is only good at one location for one transaction.
   3. Be sure to redeem ALL the Member and Guest passes you need at once, including any additional discounted purchases.
   4. ***Once you have added your free passes to your cart, return to the “Daily Tickets” screen to add additional guest tickets or purchases before checking out.***
6. I’ve purchased all my tickets, where are they now?
   1. Tickets are emailed to the email address you provide during checkout. If they are not in your inbox in a few minutes, check your spam folder.

Tri-State Chapter Members installing firebrick rings for Bisco Refractory in Ashland, KY.