President’s Report by Don Southwell
February 2004
February 22-27
Five week 2004 Leadership Institute at Black Lake. Changed to three weeks and changed first Standing Committee week to Union Involvement. Canceled Union Involvement April 4-9 and October 17-22.
February 22
Black History Program begins at 2 p.m. Come join us at the Union Hall for an afternoon of music, food, visual delight and historical knowledge. Our membership and indeed America’s success has come through the diverse background of its citizenry. This is an opportunity to learn in a fun way.
Tuesdays February 17th - March 23rd
Region 1D Leadership Classes - Available to all interested members at no charge.
February 17…Union Involvement
February 24…Political Action/Free Trade
March 2……. Know Your Civil Rights Laws
March 9, 16, 23…Grievance Handling
Wednesday, Thursday, February 18, 19
V CAP Sign Up across from the cafeteria.
Friday, March 19th
Veterans’ Job Fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Creston VFW located at 1535 Monroe NW.
March 29th - April 1st
Sub Councils are scheduled in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Shop Chairman, President, and Shop Committee will be attending.
June 12th
Mark your calendars for the Local Union Picnic. Same as prior years - starts at 12 noon and is held at Douglas Walker Park.
Mayor’s Environmental Advisory Council
We have been asked to participate in the City of Grand Rapids Environmental Agenda.
Union Logo’s for Your Jackets
If interested, see Jim Store.
Friendly Reminder for Scholarships
There are still two (2) College Scholarships available for UAW Local 730 Members and their families through Grand Rapids Community College.
- UAW CAP Terry Lint Memorial Scholarship for Grand Rapids Community College. Deadline: March 15, 2004
- UAW Local 730 Scholarship for Grand Rapids Community College. Deadline: March 15, 2004
Fraternally,
Don Southwell
President
Local 730, UAW