b'student as a dietitian and moving forward to nursing homes, weight control centers and hospitals and finally at the Boardof Education as a union member. The assistance from the union was not only helpful for me as a dietitian supervisor incharge of a few districts, but also with the staff who often had questions. Our union representative has always been sosupportive in giving advice. I needed support and advice which helped make me successful. I would not have had thedrive to explore all the things I did without the support. My Brooklyn district in New York was outstanding with the Boardof Education. The staff was diligent and worked with a passion to achieve their mission whether a cook, dietitian or potwasher. Working together was the main objective, acknowledging achievements was a plus. As a supervisor dietitian,I knew that the union was always there for me and able to answer my questions.I am retired and keeping busy with my family, but I miss the staff and the ability to be part of the most outstandingdistrict in the City of New York.\x02Stephen CawleyNYCHA, Resident Building SuperintendentMember since 1979In his own wordsMy first day with the NYCHA started October 10, 1979 at Central Office, 250 Broadway. I recallbeing interviewed bya Mr. Egan from the Personnel Department. In this particular room was a blackboard with a number of projects listed on itin all of the 5 Boroughs. Of course, living in Queens I was eyeing those locations - Queensbridge, Pomonok, etc. Each ofthe fellows made their picks in order of their number on the list (I think). Well, the Queens locations went and then I thought, Brooklyn isn\'t far from Queens that would do. Well, that didn\'t happen! And, neither did any of the conventional locations in the other 3 boroughs. Now I looked at Mr. Egan and asked Now what happens? He said, I have a location for you. Wow was I happy to hear thatI needed a job!He asked if I had sufficient carfare and handed me directions and an address in the South Bronx. The address said -NYCHA l n-Rem-CB-4, 1152 College Ave. I asked him, What the heck is an In-Rem? His reply: "Those are rehabs, give it ashot. I was able to navigate my way by subway to the 161st Grand Concourse - all the while wondering what the hell is aRehab? I was not about to ask too many questions.I came up from the subway.This.was the Bronx Court Houseslawyers, offices, etc.very busy. I asked a Police Officer where this address was. He looked at me kind of odd and gave me directions but not before asking what businessI might have there. Two blocks from the courthouses, I knew why. Real estate was looking poorer and poorer and therewere no tall project buildings in sight.I kept walking and then I paused. I thought, maybe this is not such a good idea.AND THEN out of nowhere, this middle-aged man comes up to me and said, "Are you Steve?" I really didn\'t have to askwho he was. NYCHA was on his hat and coat.He said, follow me. All the guys were told to look out for you. We went into a huge first floor apartment in an old,deserted tenement. Now I knew what Rehab was. When I walked in, I was met by a 6\'4 gentleman, a firm handshake anda smile that truly made me feel welcomed. His name was Charlie Pawson, Superintendent; my first of many mentors I would have over the many years I enjoyed in the Authority. But I must say Charlie was the best. He showed me the wayto the Superintendent title. Now we walked to the rear of the apartment. It was a workshop, locker area, parts and 208 '