After a one year hiatus due to the pandemic Local 776 again held their membership family picnic on Sunday June 13^th. Knoebels amusement park was the place for a day of food, fun, fellowship and good times with family, friends, and co-workers. What a way to kick off the unofficial start of summer! Schools out, the weather cooperated; just a slight breeze to keep it comfortable, and Knoebels! Over 4,000 members, spouses, kids, grandkids, and retirees had registered for the picnic, making it one of Local 776’s largest member events. Inside the park, judging by the number of Teamster hats, T-shirts, and sweatshirts seen there was a steady stream of Teamster Members milling about the park enjoying themselves.

As is the custom at Local 776 events, tickets were sold throughout the day for a 50-50 drawing to benefit the Local Union’s scholarship fund. Austin O’Brien, who works at YRC, was the lucky winner and was awarded 50% of the money collected.

Commented Local 776 President Ed Thompson “Words can’t describe the feeling of seeing my Brothers and Sisters, along with their families and friends, together as one united group enjoying each other, the day and the park. I’m proud of this turnout; it’s you, the members, supporting your Local Union, who fuel that sense of pride. I’d like to thank EVERYONE from Local 776 who put so much time and effort into making the picnic a success. Without your support this event could not happen”.

To view additional photos from the picnic please visit the Photo Gallery to view “Knoebels Family Picnic 2021. There is also gallery titled “Members Knoebels Photos 2021” submitted by members.

Come on in!

They got their tickets and are ready to go!

A view from above!

A day with the grandkids!!

50-50 Raffle winner Austin O'Brien

(L-R) 776 Secretary-Treasurer Ron Hicks, Austin's wife Laurie, Austin's daughter Kendra, Austin, Local 776 President Ed Thompson.

Hey Austin; did you even get to touch any of that money???

To view additional photos from the picnic please visit the Photo Gallery to view “Knoebels Family Picnic 2021. There is also gallery titled “Members Knoebels Photos 2021” submitted by members.

 Local 776 again is offering safety vests emblazoned wit the Teamster Logo. Show your Teamster Pride while being safe. The vests are available in: Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL for $25.00. The vests are available for pick up at the Harrisburg Union Hall during normal business hours.

Be Seen, Be Safe!

Coming to the picnic on Sunday? From the looks of registration quite a few of you are! After the year it’s been what better way for things to “open up” than a picnic with family, friends, and co-workers.

Our photographer will be roaming the grounds taking plenty of photos, but it is a big place and there will be plenty of people there, how about helping him out? Show your Teamster Pride: wear your Teamster gear, hats, shirts, etc so he can easily spot you.

If you’re taking photos while there how about sharing your photos with other Teamsters? E-mail us your photos and we will post them on the Local Union website in a gallery for member photos. Send your photos to:

Info @teamsterslocal776.org

See you at Knoebels!