Carpenters ARKANSAS/SOUTHEAST MISSOURI #4004 LM2 # 541-186 (7/1/2004-6/30/2005)
 
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment Standards Administration
Office of Labor-Management Standards
Washington, DC 20210
FORM LM-2 LABOR ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT Form Approved
Office of Management and Budget
No. 1215-0188
Expires: 11-30-2006
MUST BE USED BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH $250,000 OR MORE IN TOTAL ANNUAL RECEIPTS AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN TRUSTEESHIP

 
This report is mandatory under P.L. 86-257, as amended.  Failure to comply may result in criminal prosecution, fines, or civil penalties as provided by 29 U.S.C. 439 or 440..
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING THIS REPORT.
For Official Use Only 1. FILE NUMBER
541-186
2. PERIOD COVERED
From 7/1/2004
Through 6/30/2005
3. (a) AMENDED - Is this an amended report:
 
No
  (b) HARDSHIP - Filed under the hardship procedures:
 
No
  (c) TERMINAL - This is a terminal report: No
4. AFFILIATION OR ORGANIZATION NAME
CARPENTERS IND
 
5. DESIGNATION (Local, Lodge, etc.)
DISTRICT COUNCIL
 
6. DESIGNATION NBR

 
7. UNIT NAME (if any)
ARKANSAS/SOUTHEAST MISSOURI #4004
 
8. MAILING ADDRESS (Type or print in capital letters)
First Name
ROBERT
 
Last Name
SPRAFKE
 
P.O Box - Building and Room Number

 
Number and Street
1407 S KNOXVILLE
City
RUSSELLVILLE
State
AR
ZIP Code + 4
72802


9. Are your organization's records kept at its mailing address?


 
Yes

 
Each of the undersigned, duly authorized officers of the above labor organization, declares, under penalty of perjury and other applicable penalties of law, that all of the information submitted in this report (including information contained in any accompanying documents) has been examined by the signatory and is, to the best of the undersigned individual's knowledge and belief, true, correct and complete (See Section V on penalties in the instructions.)
26. SIGNED: Robert E Sprafke PRESIDENT 27. SIGNED: Dennis L Donahou TREASURER
Date: Sep 30, 2005 Contact Info:   Date: Sep 30, 2005 Contact Info:  
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
ITEMS 10 THROUGH 21 FILE NUMBER: 541-186
10. During the reporting period did the labor organization create or participate in the administration of a trust or a fund or organization, as defined in the instructions, which provides benefits for members or beneficiaries? Yes
11. During the reporting period did the labor organization have a Political Action Committee (PAC) fund? No
12. During the reporting period did the labor organization have an audit or review of its books and records by an outside accountant or by a parent body auditor/representative? Yes
13. During the reporting period did the labor organization discover any loss or shortage of funds or other assets? (Answer "Yes" even if there has been repayment or recovery.) No
14. What is the maximum amount recoverable under the labor organization's fidelity bond for a loss caused by any officer, employee or agent of the labor organization who handled union funds? $320,000
15. During the reporting period did the labor organization acquire or dispose of any assets in a manner other than purchase or sale? No
16. Were any of the labor organization's assets pledged as security or encumbered in any way at the end of the reporting period? No
17. Did the labor organization have any contingent liabilities at the end of the reporting period? No
18. During the reporting period did the labor organization have any changes in its constitution or bylaws, other than rates of dues and fees, or in practices/procedures listed in the instructions? No
19. What is the date of the labor organization's next regular election of officers? August 2006
20. How many members did the labor organization have at the end of the reporting period? 1,791
21. What ar the labor organization's rates of dues and fees?
 
Rates of Dues and Fees
Dues/Fees Amount   Unit Minimum Maximum
(a) Regular Dues/Fees 1 to 5 per Capita    
(b) Working Dues/Fees N/A per      
(c) Initiation Fees 315 per      
(d) Transfer Fees 3.00% of Gross per      
(e) Work Permits N/A per      

 
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
STATEMENT A - ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
ASSETS
 
ASSETS Schedule
Number
Start of Reporting Period
(A)
End of Reporting Period
(B)
22. Cash   $582,451 $375,502
23. Accounts Receivable 1 $0 $0
24. Loans Receivable 2 $0 $0
25. U.S. Treasury Securities   $99,694 $99,330
26. Investments 5 $595,229 $692,994
27. Fixed Assets 6 $29,759 $18,796
28. Other Assets 7 $0 $0
29. TOTAL ASSETS   $1,307,133 $1,186,622

 
LIABILITIES
 
LIABILITIES Schedule
Number
Start of Reporting Period
(A)
End of Reporting Period
(B)
30. Accounts Payable 8 $0 $0
31. Loans Payable 9 $0 $0
32. Mortgages Payable   $0 $0
33. Other Liabilities 10 $5,764 $5,403
34. TOTAL LIABILITIES   $5,764 $5,403
   
35. NET ASSETS $1,301,369 $1,181,219
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
STATEMENT B - RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
CASH RECEIPTS SCH AMOUNT
36. Dues and Agency Fees   $509,227
37. Per Capita Tax   $69,836
38. Fees, Fines, Assessments, Work Permits   $157,027
39. Sale of Supplies   $0
40. Interest   $30,022
41. Dividends   $466
42. Rents   $0
43. Sale of Investments and Fixed Assets 3 $700,000
44. Loans Obtained 9 $0
45. Repayments of Loans Made 2 $0
46. On Behalf of Affiliates for Transmittal to Them   $0
47. From Members for Disbursement on Their Behalf   $0
48. Other Receipts 14 $643,658
49. TOTAL RECEIPTS   $2,110,236
CASH DISBURSEMENTS SCH AMOUNT
50. Representational Activities 15 $705,293
51. Political Activities and Lobbying 16 $25,193
52. Contributions, Gifts, and Grants 17 $30,804
53. General Overhead 18 $87,149
54. Union Administration 19 $322,493
55. Benefits 20 $270,288
56. Per Capita Tax   $8,918
57. Strike Benefits   $0
58. Fees, Fines, Assessments, etc.   $0
59. Supplies for Resale   $0
60. Purchase of Investments and Fixed Assets 4 $802,135
61. Loans Made 2 $0
62. Repayment of Loans Obtained 9 $0
63. To Affiliates of Funds Collected on Their Behalf   $0
64. On Behalf of Individual Members   $0
65. Direct Taxes   $64,459
  
66. Subtotal   $2,316,732
67. Withholding Taxes and Payroll Deductions    
  67a. Total Withheld $201,151    
  67b. Less Total Disbursed $201,604    
  67c. Total Withheld But Not Disbursed   -$453
68. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS   $2,317,185
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 1 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AGING SCHEDULE FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
There was no data found for this schedule.

 
SCHEDULE 2 - LOANS RECEIVABLE FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
There was no data found for this schedule.

 
SCHEDULE 3 - SALE OF INVESTMENTS AND FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
Description (if land or buildings give location)
(A)
Cost
(B)
Book Value
(C)
Gross Sales Price
(D)
Amount Received
(E)
Total of all lines $699,945 $699,945 $700,000 $700,000
US Treasury Bill $99,694 $99,694 $100,000 $100,000
US Treasury Bill $99,582 $99,582 $100,000 $100,000
US Treasury Bill $99,486 $99,486 $100,000 $100,000
Federal Home Loan Bk $100,661 $100,661 $100,000 $100,000
Federal Home Loan Mtg $100,430 $100,430 $100,000 $100,000
Federal Home Loan Bk $99,950 $99,950 $100,000 $100,000
Federal Home Loan Mtg $100,142 $100,142 $100,000 $100,000
  14. Less Reinvestments $0
(Net Sales total will automatically entered in Item 43) 15. Net Sales $700,000
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 4 - PURCHASE OF INVESTMENTS AND FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
Description (if land or buildings, give location)
(A)
Cost
(B)
Book Value
(C)
Cash Paid
(D)
Total of all lines $802,135 $802,135 $802,135
US Treasury Bill $99,582 $99,582 $99,582
US Treasury Bill $99,486 $99,486 $99,486
US Treasury Bill $99,330 $99,330 $99,330
Federal Farm Cr Bk $99,378 $99,378 $99,378
Federal Home Loan Bk $299,428 $299,428 $299,428
Federal Home Loan Mtg $100,142 $100,142 $100,142
Accrued Interest Purchased $2,960 $2,960 $2,960
Computers (2) $1,503 $1,503 $1,503
Printer $163 $163 $163
Monitor $163 $163 $163
  14. Less Reinvestments $0
(Net Purchases total will automatically entered in Item 60) 15. Net Purchases $802,135
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 5 - INVESTMENTS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
Description
(A)
Amount
(B)
Marketable Securities  
1. Total Cost $692,994
2. Total Book Value $692,994
3. List each marketable security which has a book value over $5000 and exceeds 5% of Line 2.   
  • Federal Home Loan Mtg
$96,020
  • Federal Natl Mtg
$99,083
  • Federal Home Loan Bk
$100,020
  • Federal Natl Mtg
$99,016
  • Federal Farm Cr Bk
$99,378
  • Federal Home Loan Bk
$99,957
  • Federal Home Loan Bk
$99,520
Other Investments  
4. Total Cost  
5. Total Book Value  
6. List each other investment which has a book value over $5000, of Line 5.  Also list each Trust which is an investment.   
 
7. Total of Lines 2 and 5 (Total will be automatically entered in Item 26, Column(B)) $692,994
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 6 - FIXED ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
Description
(A)
Cost or Other Basis
(B)
Total Depreciation or
Amount Expensed
(C)
Book Value
(D)
Value
(E)
1. Land (give location) $0   $0 $0
3. Buildings (give location) $0 $0 $0 $0
5. Automobiles and Other Vehicles $28,167 $14,647 $13,520 $13,520
6. Office Furniture and Equipment $35,868 $30,592 $5,276 $5,276
7. Other Fixed Assets $0 $0 $0 $0
8. Totals of Lines 1 through 7 (Column(D) Total will be automatically entered in Item 27, Column(B)) $64,035 $45,239 $18,796 $18,796
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 7 - OTHER ASSETS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
There was no data found for this schedule.

 
SCHEDULE 8 - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AGING SCHEDULE FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
There was no data found for this schedule.

 
SCHEDULE 9 - LOANS PAYABLE FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
There was no data found for this schedule.

 
SCHEDULE 10 - OTHER LIABILITIES FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
Description
(A)
Amount at End of Period
(B)
Total Other Liabilities (Total will be automatically entered in Item 33, Column(D)) $5,403
Withheld Payroll Taxes $2,886
Withheld Dues $2,517
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 11 - ALL OFFICERS AND DISBURSEMENTS TO OFFICERS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
  (A)
Name
(B)
Title
(C)
Status
(D)
Gross Salary
Disbursements
(before any
deductions)
(E)
Allowances
Disbursed
(F)
Disbursements for Official Business
(G)
Other
Disbursements not reported in
(D) thru (F)
(H)
TOTAL
A
B
C
Robert   E   Sprafke
President/Business Rep
C
$59,473 $2,400 $11,423 $0 $73,296
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
50 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
5 % Schedule 17
Contributions
5 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
40 %
A
B
C
Ronald   D   Weidman
Vice Pres/Business Rep
C
$49,468 $2,400 $5,781 $0 $57,649
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
50 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
50 %
A
B
C
Dennis   L   Donahou
Secretary/Treasurer
C
$125,000 $0 $170 $0 $125,170
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
20 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
10 % Schedule 17
Contributions
5 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
65 %
A
B
C
Dwayne     Young
Warden, Bus Rep/Organizer
C
$49,468 $2,400 $8,769 $0 $60,637
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
50 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
50 %
A
B
C
Pete     Sabatucci
Conductor
C
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
0 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
100 %
A
B
C
R.L.     Gates
Trustee
C
$0 $0 $1,155 $0 $1,155
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
0 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
100 %
A
B
C
Joe     Hall
Trustee
C
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
0 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
100 %
A
B
C
C. Dwayne     Kennedy
Trustee
C
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
0 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
100 %
Total Officer Disbursements $283,409 $7,200 $27,298 $0 $317,907
Less Deductions         $86,512
Net Disbursements         $231,395
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 12 - DISBURSEMENTS TO EMPLOYEES FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
  (A)
Name
(B)
Title
(C)
Other Payer
(D)
Gross Salary
Disbursements
(before any
deductions)
(E)
Allowances Disbursed
(F)
Disbursements for Official Business
(G)
Other Disbursements not reported in
(D) thru (F)
(H)
TOTAL
A
B
C
Gregory   K   Clemons
Organizer
C
$49,468 $2,400 $9,604 $0 $61,472
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
100 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
0 %
A
B
C
Gary   D   Dreher
Business Representative
C
$49,468 $2,400 $6,524 $0 $58,392
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
50 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
50 %
A
B
C
Wiley   G   Lee, Jr.
Organizer/Business Rep
C
$49,468 $2,400 $19,337 $0 $71,205
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
75 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
25 %
A
B
C
Ralph   A   Privett
Director of Organizing
C
$59,473 $2,400 $19,228 $0 $81,101
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
38 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
5 % Schedule 17
Contributions
20 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
37 %
A
B
C
Roger   B   Stacey
Organizer
C
$49,468 $2,400 $5,014 $0 $56,882
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
100 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
0 %
A
B
C
John   R   West
Pol Dir/Bus Rep/Organizer
C
$49,468 $2,400 $7,252 $0 $59,120
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
50 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
5 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
45 %
A
B
C
William   E   White
Organizer
C
$49,468 $2,400 $14,479 $0 $66,347
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
100 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
0 %
A
B
C
Douglass   R   Wilkinson
Organizer
C
$49,468 $2,400 $8,415 $0 $60,283
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
100 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
0 %
A
B
C
Juan     Godinez
Organizer
P
$5,420 $400 $388 $0 $6,208
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
100 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
0 %
A
B
C
Sherry   A   Young
Office Manager
C
$25,146 $0 $0 $0 $25,146
I
Schedule 15
Representational Activities
0 % Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
0 % Schedule 17
Contributions
0 % Schedule 18
General Overhead
0 % Schedule 19
Administration
100 %
TOTALS RECEIVED BY EMPLOYEES MAKING LESS THAN $10000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
I Schedule 15
Representational Activities
% Schedule 16
Political Activities and Lobbying
% Schedule 17
Contributions
% Schedule 18
General Overhead
% Schedule 19
Administration
%
Total Employee Disbursements $436,315 $19,600 $90,241 $0 $546,156
Less Deductions         $114,639
Net Disbursements         $431,517
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 13 - MEMBERSHIP STATUS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
Category of Membership
(A)
Number
(B)
Voting Eligibility
(C)
Members 1,791  
Agency Fee Payers*    
Total Members/Fee Payers 1,791  
*Agency Fee Payers are not considered members of the labor organization.
Journeyman 1,149 No
Apprentice 143 No
Retired or Disabled 499 No
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
DETAILED SUMMARY PAGE - SCHEDULES 14 THROUGH 19 FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
SCHEDULE 14   OTHER RECEIPTS
1. Named Payer Itemized Receipts $634,784
2. Named Payer Non-itemized Receipts $0
3. All Other Receipts $8,874
4. Total Receipts $643,658
     
     
 
SCHEDULE 17   CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS & GRANTS
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements $0
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements $0
3. To Officers $9,924
4. To Employees $16,220
5. All Other Disbursements $4,660
6. Total Disbursements $30,804
SCHEDULE 15   REPRESENTATIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements $45,500
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements $49,783
3. To Officers $120,826
4. To Employees $394,170
5. All Other Disbursements $95,014
6. Total Disbursements $705,293
 
SCHEDULE 18   GENERAL OVERHEAD
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements $0
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements $36,827
3. To Officers $0
4. To Employees $0
5. All Other Disbursements $50,322
6. Total Disbursements $87,149
     
SCHEDULE 16   POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND LOBBYING
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements $0
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements $0
3. To Officers $16,182
4. To Employees $7,011
5. All Other Disbursements $2,000
6. Total Disbursement $25,193
 
SCHEDULE 19   UNION ADMINISTRATION
1. Named Payee Itemized Disbursements $0
2. Named Payee Non-itemized Disbursements $13,330
3. To Officers $170,978
4. To Employees $128,754
5. All Other Disbursements $9,431
6. Total Disbursements $322,493
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 14 - OTHER RECEIPTS FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
Name and Address
(A)
Local Union 1683

2407 Ripley
El Dorado
AR
71730
Type or Classification
(B)
Union Administration
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $49,784
Total Non-Itemized Transactions  
Total of All Transactions $49,784
Transfer of Cash - Local Dissolved 12/14/2004 $49,784
Name and Address
(A)
United Bro. of Carpenters and Joiners

101 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington
DC
20001
Type or Classification
(B)
Representational Activities
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $585,000
Total Non-Itemized Transactions  
Total of All Transactions $585,000
Organizing and Recruitment of Members 07/13/2004 $167,500
Organizing and Recruitment of Members 10/01/2004 $167,500
Organizing and Recruitment of Members 02/28/2005 $125,000
Organizing and Recruitment of Members 04/22/2005 $125,000
Form LM-2 (Revised 2003)

 
SCHEDULE 15 - REPRESENTATIONAL ACTIVITIES FILE NUMBER: 541-186

 
Name and Address
(A)
Arkansas Times
P.O. Box 34010
201 East Markham, Suite 200
Little Rock
AR
72203
Type or Classification
(B)
Advertising
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $0
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $11,120
Total of All Transactions $11,120
Name and Address
(A)
Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 55066

Little Rock
AR
72215
Type or Classification
(B)
Advertising and Promotion
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $5,780
Total Non-Itemized Transactions  
Total of All Transactions $5,780
Recruit New Members 02/23/2005 $5,780
 
Name and Address
(A)
Clear Channel Radio

2625 South Memorial Dr.
Tulsa
OK
74129
Type or Classification
(B)
Advertising
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $9,720
Total Non-Itemized Transactions  
Total of All Transactions $9,720
Recruit New Members 09/22/2004 $9,720
 
Name and Address
(A)
Michelle M. Merlo

2015 Denning Way
North Versailles
PA
15137
Type or Classification
(B)
Advertising & Brochures
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $0
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $15,538
Total of All Transactions $15,538
Name and Address
(A)
Professional Publications

570 Elmont Road, Dept 203
Elmont
NY
11003
Type or Classification
(B)
Advertising
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $6,000
Total Non-Itemized Transactions  
Total of All Transactions $6,000
Recruit New Members 01/03/2005 $6,000
 
Name and Address
(A)
Sadler Drywall Interiors
P.O. Box 1486

North Little Rock
AR
72115
Type or Classification
(B)
Contractor Reimbursement of Benefits
Purpose
(C)
Date
(D)
Amount
(E)
Total Itemized Transactions $12,000
Total Non-Itemized Transactions $2,000
Total of All Transactions $14,000
Recruit New Members