CLEVELAND, September 9 — Bryan Aldridge was reelected by acclamation to continue serving as Chairman of the Kentucky State Legislative Board at quadrennial meetings in Frankfort, Ky., from September 1-2, 2010.
Brother Aldridge, 36, has been a member of BLET Division 78 (Louisville, Ky.) since September 1, 2003. He was elected 1st Vice Chairman in October of 2006, and was elevated to Chairman in September of 2008 following the passing of Brother Tommy Mayne. He is a CSX locomotive engineer.
Also elected by acclamation were: Second Vice Chairman Terry Stotts, Division 110 (Ludlow, Ky.); Secretary-Treasurer Dan Maynard, Division 271 (Russell, Ky.); and Alternate Secretary-Treasurer David Marlin, Division 508 (Fulton, Ky.).
BLET National President Dennis Pierce attended the meeting on behalf of the National Division, along with Vice President & National Legislative Representative John Tolman and National Vice President Willard Knight.
“Congratulations to Brother Aldridge and all the Officers of the Kentucky State Legislative Board,” President Pierce said. “I know they will continue working hard on behalf of their Brothers and Sisters in the proud commonwealth of Kentucky.”
Former BLE International President Clarence V. Monin also attended the meeting. He introduced Jeff Donohue, a candidate for the Kentucky House of Representatives in the 37th district.
Brother J.T. Little, Chairman of the Tennessee State Legislative Board, attended as a guest speaker. He gave a presentation on Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) and its true meaning.
Brother Tim Braden, who serves the CSX Western Lines General Committee of Adjustment as Secretary-Treasurer and Junior Vice General Chairman, also attended. He is also Local Chairman of Division 271.
Bob Buckner, the Federal Railroad Administration’s Operating Practices Inspector for Kentucky, also attended as a guest.
Several Legislators from both sides of the aisle addressed the delegates sharing their views on issues that affect the members in Kentucky.
The BLET’s Kentucky State Legislative Board represents more than 1,250 members from 12 different BLET Division. They work for Norfolk Southern, CSX and the Canadian National railroads.