Local 776 held their Membership family picnic on Sunday, June 9^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, and a day at Knoebels! Members, spouses, kids, grandkids, and retirees filled Knoebels making it one of Local 776’s largest member events. Teamster Pride was on display inside the park as a steady stream of Teamster Members and family members sporting Teamster hats, caps, T-shirts and sweatshirts milled about the park enjoying themselves.

As is the custom at Local 776 events, tickets were sold for a 50-50 drawing throughout the day to benefit the Local Union’s scholarship fund. The 50/50 winner was Richard Clay, a retired UPS Freight Member. Additionally, there were two television drawings: Ray Mullen, a retiree from Amsted Rail won a 55-inch TV, and Cathy Bolding, a Member at PrimeCare Medical won a 65-inch TV!

Commented Local 776 President Ed Thompson “It’s a good feeling seeing my Brothers and Sisters, along with their families and friends, 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 would 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 2024.” Thanks to all the members who submitted photos of your day at the park. There is also a gallery titled “Members Knoebels Photos 2024” to view the members’ photos. If you have photos you would like to share send them to info@teamsterslocal776.org and we’ll add them to the Photo Gallery!

Even the big kids had fun on the rides!

The kids always enjoy climbing up in the "Big Rig!"

There were plenty of smiling faces all over the park!

Richard Clay, retired from UPS Freight, was the 50/50 winner!

Ray Mullen retired from Amsted Rail, took home a 55-inch TV.

Cathy Bolding, a Member at Prime Care Medical, took home the big one, a 65-inch TV!