Post by TonyV on Feb 12, 2015 21:40:00 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 142, February 12, 2015
Profit Sharing – Profit Sharing will be paid out to all eligible employees on March 12, 2015. During the time frame of Tuesday February 10, 2015, and Wednesday February 18, 2015, you can choose how you wish to receive your Profit Sharing. Everyone should have received a letter from UAW/Ford Benefits explaining the specific options. If you have any questions you can call the NESC Hotline at 800-248-4444. If you would like your entire profit sharing payment in cash, no selection is required.
UAW 862 Run-Off Elections Results – Congratulations to Tim Sanders who was elected to the unexpired term of Vice President and Melinda Dowell who was elected to the unexpired term of Trustee. Both terms expire in June of 2017.
Annual UAW LOCAL 862 EASTER EGG HUNT – This year’s event will be held on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at the Ron Gettelfinger (LAP) Union Hall Gym at 3000 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY. (rear gym doors will open at 4:30pm). The hunt will begin at 6:30pm and is for children ages six months to ten years old.
Due to the location change details of the “hunt” will be available at the event. There will be an obstacle course, slide, face painters, balloons, and snacks at the event 4:30pm-6:30pm. Prizes will be awarded in a drawing held at 6:45pm; at the end of the hunt!!
Black History Month Movie Night – The LAP and KTP Civil and Human Rights Committees will be celebrating Black History Month with a movie night on February 28th from 1:00pm - 3:30pm at the LAP Union Hall. The movie shown will be The Butler. Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided however you can bring your own snacks. All UAW brothers and sisters and their family members are welcome.
Magical Moments 2015 - With the current economic state, increased unemployment rate and rising cost associated with prom, many parents simply can’t afford their daughter’s prom. Why not free up your closet and give your dress a second dance? We are accepting new or gently worn dresses for prom. We need the following: Special occasion wear, evening gowns, prom dresses (short or long), sizes 0-22+ (large sizes are greatly needed), dress shoes (all sizes and colors) jewelry (necklaces, ear-rings), and shawls or wraps. Donations can be dropped off at both UAW Local 862 Union Halls on Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. Donate now thru Feb. 27, 2015.
Dates to Remember:
02/14 – Valentine’s Day
02/14 – UAW Local 862 Valentine’s Dance
02/16 – President’s Day
02/17 – Greater Labor Council Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 7:00pm
02/23 – American Red Cross Blood Drive/Be the Match (LAP)
02/28 – UAW Local 862 Bowling Classic Benefitting JA at Strike and Spare, 6:00pm
03/10 - Membership Meeting at the KTP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
03/11 – Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
03/14 – St Patrick’s Day Parade
03/17 - Greater Labor Council Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 7:00pm
03/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
03/20 – First Day of Spring
04/03 - Good Friday
04/03 – Annual UAW Local 862 Easter Egg Hunt in the LAP Union Hall Gym
04/05 – Easter
04/10-07/05 Ford Sponsors Lego Art at the Louisville Zoo
04/12 – Black Bass Tournament at Nolin Lake Wax Ramp, 7:30am
04/14 - Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
04/15 - Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
05/10 – Mother’s Day
Employee Discount - UAW Local 862 members can purchase discount Holiday World & Splashin Safari tickets as well as print them from home. By purchasing tickets online you can have them in your hand when you get to Holiday World with no waiting in line to purchase tickets. To access this exclusive benefit, click the link below, then log into the site with the username and password provided below. The special ticket link is: shop.accesso.com/clients/accesso27/affiliate?m=1206&ec=1015 Username: Holiday248 Password: World248
Owen Hammons Scholarship forms are now available at each hall or by visiting uaw862.org and printing them from the website. The deadline for submission is 1:00pm on March 2, 2015.
Costco will have a representative at KTP on the following dates:
· March 4 at Gate 0 from 2:00pm-6:00pm
· March 5 at Gate 4 from 2:00pm-6:00pm
· March 6 at Gate 6 from 2:00pm-6:00pm
Kings Island Discount – Information will be coming soon regarding the availability of discount tickets for 2015.
Questions or comments? Email me at mdunn7@ford.com or call 502-241-9491
Volume 1, Issue 142, February 12, 2015
Profit Sharing – Profit Sharing will be paid out to all eligible employees on March 12, 2015. During the time frame of Tuesday February 10, 2015, and Wednesday February 18, 2015, you can choose how you wish to receive your Profit Sharing. Everyone should have received a letter from UAW/Ford Benefits explaining the specific options. If you have any questions you can call the NESC Hotline at 800-248-4444. If you would like your entire profit sharing payment in cash, no selection is required.
UAW 862 Run-Off Elections Results – Congratulations to Tim Sanders who was elected to the unexpired term of Vice President and Melinda Dowell who was elected to the unexpired term of Trustee. Both terms expire in June of 2017.
Annual UAW LOCAL 862 EASTER EGG HUNT – This year’s event will be held on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at the Ron Gettelfinger (LAP) Union Hall Gym at 3000 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY. (rear gym doors will open at 4:30pm). The hunt will begin at 6:30pm and is for children ages six months to ten years old.
Due to the location change details of the “hunt” will be available at the event. There will be an obstacle course, slide, face painters, balloons, and snacks at the event 4:30pm-6:30pm. Prizes will be awarded in a drawing held at 6:45pm; at the end of the hunt!!
Black History Month Movie Night – The LAP and KTP Civil and Human Rights Committees will be celebrating Black History Month with a movie night on February 28th from 1:00pm - 3:30pm at the LAP Union Hall. The movie shown will be The Butler. Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided however you can bring your own snacks. All UAW brothers and sisters and their family members are welcome.
Magical Moments 2015 - With the current economic state, increased unemployment rate and rising cost associated with prom, many parents simply can’t afford their daughter’s prom. Why not free up your closet and give your dress a second dance? We are accepting new or gently worn dresses for prom. We need the following: Special occasion wear, evening gowns, prom dresses (short or long), sizes 0-22+ (large sizes are greatly needed), dress shoes (all sizes and colors) jewelry (necklaces, ear-rings), and shawls or wraps. Donations can be dropped off at both UAW Local 862 Union Halls on Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. Donate now thru Feb. 27, 2015.
Dates to Remember:
02/14 – Valentine’s Day
02/14 – UAW Local 862 Valentine’s Dance
02/16 – President’s Day
02/17 – Greater Labor Council Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 7:00pm
02/23 – American Red Cross Blood Drive/Be the Match (LAP)
02/28 – UAW Local 862 Bowling Classic Benefitting JA at Strike and Spare, 6:00pm
03/10 - Membership Meeting at the KTP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
03/11 – Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
03/14 – St Patrick’s Day Parade
03/17 - Greater Labor Council Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 7:00pm
03/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
03/20 – First Day of Spring
04/03 - Good Friday
04/03 – Annual UAW Local 862 Easter Egg Hunt in the LAP Union Hall Gym
04/05 – Easter
04/10-07/05 Ford Sponsors Lego Art at the Louisville Zoo
04/12 – Black Bass Tournament at Nolin Lake Wax Ramp, 7:30am
04/14 - Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
04/15 - Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
05/10 – Mother’s Day
Employee Discount - UAW Local 862 members can purchase discount Holiday World & Splashin Safari tickets as well as print them from home. By purchasing tickets online you can have them in your hand when you get to Holiday World with no waiting in line to purchase tickets. To access this exclusive benefit, click the link below, then log into the site with the username and password provided below. The special ticket link is: shop.accesso.com/clients/accesso27/affiliate?m=1206&ec=1015 Username: Holiday248 Password: World248
Owen Hammons Scholarship forms are now available at each hall or by visiting uaw862.org and printing them from the website. The deadline for submission is 1:00pm on March 2, 2015.
Costco will have a representative at KTP on the following dates:
· March 4 at Gate 0 from 2:00pm-6:00pm
· March 5 at Gate 4 from 2:00pm-6:00pm
· March 6 at Gate 6 from 2:00pm-6:00pm
Kings Island Discount – Information will be coming soon regarding the availability of discount tickets for 2015.
Questions or comments? Email me at mdunn7@ford.com or call 502-241-9491