Congratulations!

Dallas Dean, who was appointed last year by Governor Granholm to the Board of Department of Human Services, was just elected within the Board to Vice Chairman.  Again, congratulations Dallas.  I just don’t know how you find the time to do all the many things you do, and do them all so well.

Thank You to Volunteers

A big thank you to the following active and retired members, and spouses who volunteered to help at the Foreclosure Seminar held in Grand Rapids February 14:

Michelle Carney, Richard Erdman, Rick Hamilton, Rick Hamilton Jr., Janet Harris, Tony Hinojosa, Eilleen Hurley, Flora Hyatt, Rocky Love, Tim Richards, Maria Ruiz, Sharon Sanders, Evelyn Shreve, Luanne VanderLaan, Diane Visser, Louise Williams, Tom Williams, and Cheryl Wright

White Shirt Day

I’d like to thank everyone who participated by wearing a white shirt February 12 in honor of the Sit Down Strike. 

Giants Award

I would like to congratulate all of the Giant Award recipients, but especially our very own Local 730 member – Bennette Gay, who received the Martha Reynolds Labor Award January 26. 

For nearly two decades while working full time at General Motors, Bennette made a huge commitment to his community and its children by coaching basketball through area high schools (Central, Union, and Creston).   He served as a mentor, an advisor, and a father, as well as working with high school counselors and college coaches to help guide these young people in furthering their education.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Leadership Classes at Region 1D

Sponsored by West Michigan Cap Council.  All Local 730 members may attend.  No lost time.  All sessions begin at 6 p.m.  Call Betty at 949-4100.

March 3 – Parliamentary Procedures

March 10 – General Leadership Skills

March 17 – Labor History

March 31 – Collective Bargaining

Saturday, February 23, 6:30 p.m.

The annual Rivertown Community FCU meeting will be held at Godwin Heights auditorium.

Sunday, February 24, 2 p.m.

The Civil Rights Committee is holding their annual Black History Program at the union hall.  This event is open to other Local’s and family members.  The theme this year is The Strength of a Black Woman. 

Featured speakers will be Dr. Martha Warfield and Dr. Charles Warfield, both of WMU.  Doors open at 1:30; program begins at 2 p.m.  There will be a dance contest, refreshments, prizes, and more.

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Savings Time begins.  Remember to change your clocks.

March 21, 24 (Friday, Monday)

Enjoy these paid holidays negotiated by your union.  Non-union shops in our area do not get these days off with pay.

Sunday, March 29

Friendly reminder – The bus trip sponsored by the Women’s Committee to see the Detroit Pistons play the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Palace of Auburn Hills scheduled for March 29 is sold out. 

I’d like to thank our Women’s Committee for sponsoring these events.  It gives many of our members a chance to attend these games without worrying about bad driving conditions or the price of gas. The committee is also providing Entertainment Books for $20.  Lots of great coupons to area restaurants and businesses.  See any committee member.

Healthy Heart Classes/Screening Dates

Registration:  Retirees meeting March 27

Active members:  March 31, April 1

Classes at the union hall April 21:

7:30-9:30 am      12-2 pm      3:30-5:30 pm

Screenings:  April 28, 29, 8 am-4 pm

Barb Henderson, President