Post by TonyV on Feb 9, 2017 17:24:25 GMT -5
President Dunn’s Weekly Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 217 February 8, 2017
*last chance for UAW Local 862 valentine’s dance TICKETS!! – The UAW 862 Recreation Committee is hosting a Valentine’s Dance at the Fern Valley Road Union Hall on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 8:00pm-12:00am (Doors open at 7:00pm). The cost of tickets is $20.00 in advance, or $25.00 at the door, and available at either UAW Local 862 Union Hall. Free beer, free setups, BYOB. Bring your co-workers and family, however tickets must be purchased by a UAW member. Music by The Henken Band. Reserve your table now.
Louis Sexton Scholarship –the Bluegrass institute is ready for applications for the Lewis Sexton scholarship. Please click on the link and follow the directions for the scholarship process morrisindustries.com/lewissexton/. There are three $5000 scholarships available. March the 15th is the deadline for turning in the scholarship applications. Local 862 is not involved in the processing of the scholarship in any way. The Bluegrass Institute is processing them for Morris Industries. A special thanks to Lewis Sexton for his dedication and service to UAW Local 862.
notice of nominations - Nominations will be taken at both of the membership meetings (2:00pm and 6:00pm) on February 14, 2017 at the KTP Union Hall, for the UAW Local 862 Election Committee (Local-wide, 25 to be elected), Recreation Chairperson (Local-wide, 1 to be elected), and National Ford Council Delegates (LAP, 4 to be elected and KTP, 5 to be elected). The elected candidates will serve until February 2020.
To accept a nomination, a “Candidate Agreement and Acceptance Form” MUST be personally submitted to one of the Co-Chairpersons of the Election Committee or given to one of the secretaries at either union hall. Candidates must accept nomination by Friday, February 17, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. (EST). Elections for these positions will be held Thursday, February 23, 2017 thru Friday, February 24, 2017 at both UAW 862 Union Halls (3000 Fern Valley Road & 2702 Chamberlain Lane). Polls open, 4:30am Thursday, February 23, 2017 and Polls close, 7:30pm Friday, February 24, 2017. All members in good standing, which includes all active and retired, are permitted to run and vote for the Election Committee and Recreation Chairperson. Only active members, unit specific, are permitted to run and vote for National Ford Council Delegates. Candidates for the above elections will be elected by plurality vote. If a tie occurs, seniority will prevail.
Dates to Remember:
02/11 – UAW 862 Valentine’s Dance, 8pm-12am at the LAP Union Hall on Fern Valley Rd.
02/14 – Membership Meeting/Nominations at the KTP Union Hall, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
02/14 – Valentine’s Day
02/15 – Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
02/20 – Presidents’ Day
02/23–24 – UAW Local 862 Elections for Election Committee, Recreation Chairperson, and National Ford Council Delegates.
02/25 - 3rd Annual UAW 862 Bowl Benefitting Junior Achievement
03/11 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
03/12 – Daylight Saving Begins
03/14 - Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
03/15 – Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
03/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
03/18 – Derby City CLUW Members of KY & UAW Local 862 2nd Annual Prom Party
03/18 – UAW Region 8 Bowling Tournament at Dave & Buster’s in Nashville, TN. Entry forms and information available at both UAW Local 862 union halls.
03/18 – UAW/Ford Polar Plunge at the LAP Union Hall
03/19 – UAW/Ford Polar Plunge at the KTP Union Hall for info visit www.2017uawplunge.kintera.org.
04/09 – UAW Local 862 Recreation Committee Black Bass Tournament at Green River Lake. Entry forms available at both UAW 862 union halls.
04/14 – Good Friday
04/16 – Easter Sunday
06/11 – 18th Annual JDRF Golf Scramble at Covered Bridge Golf Club
**UAW-Ford Hourly Optional Life and Accident Programs Open Enrollment period for 2017 will be from March 20, 2017 to April 28, 2017.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT – Zaxby’s is offering employees of Ford a special discount for the month of February. Present your Ford ID at any Louisville, or Southern Indiana, Zaxby’s location and received 25% off a meal and drink. After the month of February all Ford employees will receive 10% off a meal and drink when they present a Ford ID at either the Zaxby’s off Old Henry (13811 Terra View Trail) or the Zaxby’s on Fern Valley (3423 Fern Valley Rd).
Volume 1, Issue 217 February 8, 2017
*last chance for UAW Local 862 valentine’s dance TICKETS!! – The UAW 862 Recreation Committee is hosting a Valentine’s Dance at the Fern Valley Road Union Hall on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 8:00pm-12:00am (Doors open at 7:00pm). The cost of tickets is $20.00 in advance, or $25.00 at the door, and available at either UAW Local 862 Union Hall. Free beer, free setups, BYOB. Bring your co-workers and family, however tickets must be purchased by a UAW member. Music by The Henken Band. Reserve your table now.
Louis Sexton Scholarship –the Bluegrass institute is ready for applications for the Lewis Sexton scholarship. Please click on the link and follow the directions for the scholarship process morrisindustries.com/lewissexton/. There are three $5000 scholarships available. March the 15th is the deadline for turning in the scholarship applications. Local 862 is not involved in the processing of the scholarship in any way. The Bluegrass Institute is processing them for Morris Industries. A special thanks to Lewis Sexton for his dedication and service to UAW Local 862.
notice of nominations - Nominations will be taken at both of the membership meetings (2:00pm and 6:00pm) on February 14, 2017 at the KTP Union Hall, for the UAW Local 862 Election Committee (Local-wide, 25 to be elected), Recreation Chairperson (Local-wide, 1 to be elected), and National Ford Council Delegates (LAP, 4 to be elected and KTP, 5 to be elected). The elected candidates will serve until February 2020.
To accept a nomination, a “Candidate Agreement and Acceptance Form” MUST be personally submitted to one of the Co-Chairpersons of the Election Committee or given to one of the secretaries at either union hall. Candidates must accept nomination by Friday, February 17, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. (EST). Elections for these positions will be held Thursday, February 23, 2017 thru Friday, February 24, 2017 at both UAW 862 Union Halls (3000 Fern Valley Road & 2702 Chamberlain Lane). Polls open, 4:30am Thursday, February 23, 2017 and Polls close, 7:30pm Friday, February 24, 2017. All members in good standing, which includes all active and retired, are permitted to run and vote for the Election Committee and Recreation Chairperson. Only active members, unit specific, are permitted to run and vote for National Ford Council Delegates. Candidates for the above elections will be elected by plurality vote. If a tie occurs, seniority will prevail.
Dates to Remember:
02/11 – UAW 862 Valentine’s Dance, 8pm-12am at the LAP Union Hall on Fern Valley Rd.
02/14 – Membership Meeting/Nominations at the KTP Union Hall, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
02/14 – Valentine’s Day
02/15 – Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
02/20 – Presidents’ Day
02/23–24 – UAW Local 862 Elections for Election Committee, Recreation Chairperson, and National Ford Council Delegates.
02/25 - 3rd Annual UAW 862 Bowl Benefitting Junior Achievement
03/11 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade
03/12 – Daylight Saving Begins
03/14 - Membership Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
03/15 – Retiree Meeting at the LAP Union Hall, 11:30am
03/17 – St. Patrick’s Day
03/18 – Derby City CLUW Members of KY & UAW Local 862 2nd Annual Prom Party
03/18 – UAW Region 8 Bowling Tournament at Dave & Buster’s in Nashville, TN. Entry forms and information available at both UAW Local 862 union halls.
03/18 – UAW/Ford Polar Plunge at the LAP Union Hall
03/19 – UAW/Ford Polar Plunge at the KTP Union Hall for info visit www.2017uawplunge.kintera.org.
04/09 – UAW Local 862 Recreation Committee Black Bass Tournament at Green River Lake. Entry forms available at both UAW 862 union halls.
04/14 – Good Friday
04/16 – Easter Sunday
06/11 – 18th Annual JDRF Golf Scramble at Covered Bridge Golf Club
**UAW-Ford Hourly Optional Life and Accident Programs Open Enrollment period for 2017 will be from March 20, 2017 to April 28, 2017.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT – Zaxby’s is offering employees of Ford a special discount for the month of February. Present your Ford ID at any Louisville, or Southern Indiana, Zaxby’s location and received 25% off a meal and drink. After the month of February all Ford employees will receive 10% off a meal and drink when they present a Ford ID at either the Zaxby’s off Old Henry (13811 Terra View Trail) or the Zaxby’s on Fern Valley (3423 Fern Valley Rd).