Post by TonyV on Jan 8, 2016 18:20:46 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 176 January 7, 2016
KTP VETERANS APPRECIATION - As a token of appreciation for your service from Chairman, Scott Eskridge, and Plant Manager, Joe Bobnar, all veterans working for Kentucky Truck Plant are welcome to stop by the Union Hall at 2702 Chamberlain Lane to pick up your commemorative gift. Pickups will begin Monday January 11th - Thursday January 14th from 4:30am to 6:00pm and on Friday January 15th from 4:30am to 3:00pm. All Veterans will have to sign for the gifts when they pick them up. Thank you for your service.
UAW LOCAL 862 VALENTINE’S DANCE – Mark your calendars for the upcoming Valentine’s Dance on February 13, 2016 at the LAP Union Hall, 3000 Fern Valley Rd., from 9:00pm-1:00am (Doors open at 8:00pm). It will be $20.00 per person which will include free beer and free setups. BYOB. Bring your co-workers, friends, and family. Open to the public. Tickets are available at the LAP Union Hall or call Ed Blevin (594-1116), Mike Goodlett (295-6023), Terry Ayers (376-6977) or Scott Smith (777-6216). This is a fundraiser for UAW “40 & Over” Softball Team and is open to the public. Reserve your table now.
STREET CLOSURES FOR MLK MOTORCADE:
The following streets will be closed, or have their traffic diverted on Monday, January 18, 2016 for the Martin Luther King Motorcade and Rally. As always, residents will have access to their homes.
Street Closures:
· Broadway from 28th to Rev. Louis Coleman
· Rev. Louis Coleman from Broadway to River Park Drive
· River Park Drive/Chestnut from 34th to 22nd Street
· 22nd Street from Chestnut to Broadway
· Broadway (E/B only) from 22nd to 7th Street
· 7th Street from Broadway to Jefferson
· Jefferson from 7th to 22nd Street
Note: Adjacent streets to those listed above may also be affected for a short period of time by this event. These changes will take place on: Monday, January 18th, 2016 from 11:00am to 1:00pm approximately.
FUND FOR THE ARTS UNION NIGHTS – Union members can receive 10-20% off the regular face value of a ticket to see Beauty and the Beast January 21, 2016 at the Kentucky Center at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/baaslc/EN/promotion/home with the code: LACTICKETS
KTP BLOOD DRIVE – This blood drive will be held Wednesday, January 27th at two different locations; the Administration Building (Quality Data Room) and the Bloodmobile Bus which will be located outside in front of Door 104 at Pre-delivery (recommended for Body, Paint, and Pre-delivery employees). It will be 7:00am to 1:00pm #2 shift and A Crew, and 5:00pm to 11:00pm #3 shift and B Crew. Teamleaders should survey your employees for interest in participating in the blood drive to ensure an orderly process, a shorter wait time for our blood drive participants, and less total time off the floor. The supervisor should go to the below attached link to access the KTP Home Page. The link to the Blood Drive Sign-up Sheet is located at the top right of the KTP Home page under Announcement (Blood Drive). You must have a picture ID when you give blood. If you have any questions please contact Chuck Hoffman at ext.2227. Click below to get the sign-up sheet. comm.sp.ford.com/sites/KTP/Pages/Default.aspx
Dates to Remember:
01/12 – Membership Meeting at the Fern Valley Rd Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
01/13 – Retiree Meeting at the Fern Valley Rd Union Hall, 11:30am
01/18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
01/18 – UAW Local 862 Pool Tournament
01/27 – KTP Blood Drive
02/09 – Membership Meeting at the Chamberlain Lane Union Hall, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
02/10 – Retiree Meeting at the Fern Valley Rd Union Hall, 11:30am
02/13 – UAW Local 862 Valentine’s Dance
02/14 – Valentine’s Day
02/15 – Presidents’ Day
03/13- Daylight Savings Time Begins
03/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
UAW Local 862 Pool Tournament – This event will be held January 18, 2016 at Diamond Pub & Billiards. Sign-ups will be 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, tables open at 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm for practice. Entry Fee: $10, Green Fee: $5. You must be a UAW Local 862 Member. For more information contact Sam Skipper 502-802-9835 or Robert Anderson 502-235-1076.
TEE TIME GOLF PASS –Take advantage of this special offer. Ford Employees and UAW members will receive the 2016 Tee Time Golf Pass at a 25% discount for only $29.95! (Retail price $39.95). Tee Time Golf Pass is a golf discount passbook continuing its growth in Kentuckiana and offers huge discounts at 144 courses in KY, IN and SW Ohio. 65 of these courses offer a FREE greens fee the first time you visit. Discounts are valid multiple times at each course and can be used on weekdays and WEEKENDS! For more information on the courses and discounts, visit www.TeeTimeGolfPass.com.