Post by TonyV on Sept 27, 2015 13:53:10 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 164, September 25, 2015
THE ALL-NEW FORD SUPER DUTY – Ford, America’s Truck Leader, recently introduced the all-new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty; the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty truck line-up ever. It’s 95 percent high-strength steel frame is up to 24 times stiffer than the previous frame – enabling the most towing and hauling capability ever delivered by Super Duty. The new truck line features heavier-duty four-wheel-drive components, driveline, axles and towing hardware. The all-new advanced coaching and camera technology makes conventional and gooseneck/fifth-wheel towing easier and more efficient than ever.
The F-Series continues to dominate the segment widening the gap between Ford and its competitors. This is great news not only for job growth but also for our community as a whole.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Shirts – The shirts are available for purchase at the LAP Cafeteria Store. They will also be available at the October Membership Meetings. The shirts are V-neck in short sleeve ($15) and long sleeve ($20). If they sell out they will reorder more. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be October 25, 2015 at 1:00pm at Waterfront Park.
Women’s bible study – The UAW 862 Chaplaincy Committee is sponsoring this study that will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at the LAP Union Hall at 3000 Fern Valley Rd. The cost is $10 for the study book. If you are interested in attending contact Wanda White at wvwhite@twc.com or 502-468-1153 or a secretary at either union hall (LAP 502-969-9136, KTP 502-241-9491).
AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk – When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walk, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow AFSP to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. The walk date is November 7, 2015 from 10:00-12:00pm at Waterfront Park. Check-in/Registration is 8:30am. You can also register at www.afsp.donordrive.com.
As the leader in the fight against suicide AFSP has set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.
Dates to Remember:
09/27 – Cincinnati Reds Baseball Trip
10/1-31 – Halloween at the Zoo (10/3 UAW/Ford Volunteer Night)
10/03 – UAW/Ford Volunteer Night at the Zoo
10/6 – Women’s Bible Study at the LAP Union Hall
10/9-10 – Fordfest Mustang and All Ford Show at Bill Collins Ford
10/11 - UAW Local 862 Bass Tournament @ Barren River Lake
10/13 – Membership Meeting at the KTP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
10/14 - Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am (Annual Health Fair from 9am-1pm)
10/17 – JDRF Walk at Churchill Downs, visit www.jdrf.org
10/1-31 – Halloween at the Zoo
10/31 – Halloween
10/31 – 2nd Annual Local 862 Halloween Party
11/1-31 – Annual Winter Coat Drive
11/03 – Election Day
11/07 – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk at Waterfront Park. Register at www.afsp.donordrive.com.
11/10 – Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
11/11 – Veterans’ Day Parade
11/26 – Thanksgiving Day
11/27 – Light Up Louisville
In the event of a labor dispute the www.UAW862.org website will be the official source of information as it is received concerning Strike Assistance.
UAW Local 862 Picnic - We had a great turnout for the 2015 UAW Local 862 Picnic. This year’s picnic brought over 4000 UAW 862 members and their families to our picnic on the Waterfront’s Great Lawn. There were several great comments on the improvements to the picnic from last year. We will work on some of the few suggestions for improvement to next year’s picnic.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT –
Christmas at the Galt House Hotel – A special discount offer is available to UAW Local 862 members. Members receive $5.00 off adult tickets using a special promo code. The cost will be $10 for adults; kids’ tickets are $5. Purchase your discounted tickets a www.ChristmasAtTheGaltHouse.com and enter your promo code
“GHFRN-C15”. It will be a great holiday experience for the whole family.
Questions or comments? Email me at mdunn7@ford.com or call 502-241-9491