Post by TonyV on Apr 18, 2014 11:00:22 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 110, April 18, 2014
The KY Labor-Management Conference, Inc. 2014 Board of Directors’ Scholarship Award – Up to $4000 in scholarship funds are available to graduate, undergraduate and/or technical program students for the Fall 2014 school term. Application forms and info can be obtained at www.labor.ky.gov. It must be postmarked no later than June 13, 2014.
UAW Local 862 Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Don’t forget the Easter Egg Hunt will be this Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the KTP Union Hall from 1:00pm-4:00pm for children up to 10 years old. This year will be even better than the previous years’ egg hunts with new and exciting activities for the kids.
Workers’ Memorial Day (LAP) – The UAW Local 862 LAP Chaplaincy Committee is hosting a vigil “Prayer at the Flagpole” for Workers’ Memorial Day. It will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2014, 4:00pm through 6:00pm at the flagpole in front of the LAP Administration Building. Please join us in remembrance of our union brothers and sisters who have died in the workplace. The date and time for the KTP Worker’s Memorial Day has not been announced.
Mini Marathon Water-Stop – Anyone who has volunteered to work the Mini Marathon Water-Stop should arrive at 6:00am, rain or shine. You will be wet from both water and Powerade so wear shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting wet.
UAW Local 862 6th Annual Retirees’ Golf Scramble – This event will be Monday, June 9, 2014 at Crossings Golf Course in Brooks, KY. Sign-in is 8:15am with a shot gun start at 9:00am. Entry fee is $43.00 per person (includes greens fees, cart, and lunch). Deadline to sign up is May 26, 2014. You can pick up a registration form from either of the Local 862 union halls or visit uaw862.org to print one from your computer.
Get Out and Vote! – The 36th UAW Constitutional Convention Delegates Election (Local-wide 10 Delegates to be elected) will be held April 24th thru April 26th, 2014 at both Local 862 union halls and the EHVC Plant. LAP/KTP union hall polls open 4:30am Thursday, April 24, 2014 and close at 4:30am Saturday, April 26, 2014. EHVC polls open 1:30pm and close 5:30pm Friday, April 25th, 2014.
Dates to Remember:
4/18 – Good Friday (UAW Negotiated Holiday)
4/19 – UAW Local 862 Easter Event at 1:00pm-4:00pm at the KTP Union Hall
4/19 – 2014 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/Mini Marathon
4/20 – Easter
4/23 – LAP Chaplaincy Committee is hosting Worker’s Memorial Day 4-6pm at the flagpole in front of the Admin Building (LAP). Everyone is welcome.
4/24-25 – Election for 36th Constitutional Convention Delegates
5/10 – 2014 March for Babies on the Big Four Lawn. Join the UAW/Ford LAP Team today. Marchforbabies.org
5/11– Mother’s Day
5/13 – Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm, (UAW Local 862 Election Nominations)Kings Island Tickets will be available
5/14 – Retiree Meeting at LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
5/22-24 – UAW Local 862 Elections
5/26 – Memorial Day (UAW Negotiated Holiday)
5/29-31 – UAW Local 862 Elections
6/08 – LAP Golf Scramble for March of Dimes at Nevel Meade Golf Course 7:30am and 2:00pm.
6/10 – Membership Meeting at the KTP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm, Kings Island Tickets will be available
6/15 – Father’s Day
6/20 – UAW Civil and Human Rights Committee Kentuckiana Pride Parade & Festival 7:30pm-12:00am on the Belvedere. Click for info www.kypride.com/
Important - If you haven’t already enrolled in the Optional Life and Accident Insurance, you still have an opportunity to do so. You have until May 2nd. Call 1-800-843-8184 or visit unicare.com/ford.
The UAW/Ford Sporting Clay Shoot has been rescheduled for June 8th, 2014. Registration forms can be obtained at www.fordktpcares.com and click “Calendar of Events”.
Employee Discount - There is still time to take advantage of the special offer for Ford Employees to receive huge discounts to play golf at Kentuckiana and Greater Lexington area golf courses. Call 1-800-444-9203 and refer to promo code “FordKY14” (call M-F 8am-4pm). A list of golf courses and more info is available at www.teetimegolfpass.com. Offer expires May 31, 2014.
Questions or comments? Email me at mdunn7@ford.com or call 502-241-9491