OPEN HOUSE

Thank you to all who volunteered.  A special thank you to our drivers, who were extra cautious and patient with our visitors.  What would we ever do without our retirees?  Without whom this event would not have been possible.

THE ELECTION

I just want to tell everyone how proud I am of our local.  Throughout the campaign, we went to union households to talk about the election and how important it is to get out there on Election Day and exercise our rights.  Even though Election Day was a paid day off, many of our members worked all day on the election.  Some as early as 6:30 a.m. until 8 p.m.  When I walked into the CAP Headquarters, it looked like a 730 union meeting.  Thank you to all of our members that took the time to vote, and we sure can’t forget the tireless efforts of our retirees.  They know how important elections are, and that’s why they are always at the forefront when anything needs to be done for our union.

CONGRATULATIONS

·        Tom Williams is a Local 730 retiree and was nominated for the Retirees’ Excellence Award.  Tom works very hard and is very dedicated to his wife of 40 years, his family, church, community, and his Region 1D and Local 730 Retirees Chapter. 

·        Best of luck to all our newly retired members and don’t forget to pick up your bible and the retirees’ monthly meeting.

·        Congratulations to our new Alternate Benefit Rep Tom Zoppa.  He is also very dedicated.  Shop Chairman Steve Rop and I know he will do a great job, just like all of our other hardworking Benefit Reps and Alternates.

CAP DOLLAR DRIVE

We will accept CAP Dollar Drive tickets through the end of this week.  (As of Monday, November 27, tickets will need to be turned in directly to Region 1D.)  Local’s CAP drawing will be held at the Tuesday, December 19 membership meeting and the Region 1D drawing will be held Friday, December 8.

RECREATION COMMITTEE

Christmas Party is scheduled for Sunday, December 10 at Studio 28 Theaters.  This year’s movie will be Santa Claus 3.  Only members who have pre-registered may attend.  We are sorry, but this is the only way we can plan an event like this.  Please be guided by the following for your show time:        A-K  12 Noon             L-Z  3:30 p.m.

Please plan on arriving 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.  This year’s admission ticket to the Christmas party will be a can of food or non-perishable item per person.

Holiday Food Drive:  Please drop off non-perishable items at the entrances Monday through Friday, December 4-8.

COMMUNITY SERVICES – GIVING TREE

Again we are asking members to support this worthy cause.  Tags for the Salvation Army Giving Tree project will soon be appearing on Christmas trees located by the front lobby, cafeteria, and communication center.  Tags and gifts must be wrapped and returned to the boxes by the cafeteria and escalator by Monday December 4^th.  (Delivery is set for Saturday, December 9^th.) 

CIVIL RIGHTS QUILT RAFFLE

This fundraiser is held to help the community of Tutwiler, Mississippi.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  Drawing will be held November 27.

FRIENDLY REMINDER

Any Local 730 members having lost time before Friday, December 22, please turn in your lost time voucher by 12 noon Tuesday, December 12.  The last payroll for 2006 will be run on Wednesday, December 13, so checks can be ready for distribution before the holiday vacation.

I would like to wish all of our members, retirees, our secretaries - Sheila and Jenny, and janitor - Jessie a very safe and happy holidays, and thank you for allowing me the honor of serving you.

Barb Henderson, President