Best of luck to all elected to the executive board.  Some of you are very seasoned and know what a big responsibility it is.  At this time, the runoff has not taken place yet.  I would like to thank Luanne, who served with the last two Presidents and has been a tremendous help and great union leader.  And what about 2^nd shift Rep George Semposki – longest serving member of the board with 27 years, (many of those terms were unopposed, as was this one).  We may not have always agreed, but I’ve always admired his dedication and enthusiasm serving our members. 

Speaking of not getting along, I remember when Larry Palmer first got elected to the board as Trustee and I was Financial Secretary.  Larry hadn’t even been sworn in yet and came to question me on the finances.  I explained it to him, and he went away saying he was okay with my answers; but I think he still had his doubts.  After a few months, I really saw his passion to do the right thing for the membership -  and that’s what it’s all about. 

I would like to thank you for all the words of encouragement and support I have received throughout my many years of involvement.  It has been an honor and privilege to serve our membership, 730 retirees, and 1231 retirees.  What a great honor it has been to represent you within our community. 

I’ve also enjoyed working with both Louie and Steve, Shop Chairmen.  Every appointment we recommended was handled in a very professional manner, and always in the best interest of the membership – Carrie Jackson, Denise DeBoer, Sylvia Lillard, Dave Chester, Bill Conlen, Mike Mansfield, Gilbert Arambula, and Mike Cook. 

I’d like to give a very special acknowledgement to our Work Family Rep Angie VanArnam.  I don’t know how you cover all three shifts.  A huge thank you to our our Benefit Reps, Doc 46, Local and International Appointed Reps.

 Our secretaries Jenny Bacon and Sheila Haskill, who are always there to help in any way they can and make all of us look great. 

Also, all the help and support we receive from Region 1D - Don Oetman, Mike Bieber, Sue Levy, Dan Baldwin, and staff.  We always need the support of the Region and International.  No one can do it alone.

To all of us who are making transitions in our lives, just remember – its God’s plan that when one door closes, another one opens.

Barb Henderson, President

Local 730, UAW

Friendly Reminder

June 28 thru July 13 – The Local 730 Union Hall Office will be closed during the shutdown.

Mark Your Calendars

As you can see there’s a lot happening in the next few weeks/months.  Please mark your calendar for upcoming events.

Monday, June 9

8:30 a.m. Nominations open for 1^st Shift Rep and two  Trustees.  (Nominations close at 3 p.m. June 16.)

Tuesday, June 17

Membership Meetings

7:15 am, 12 Noon, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm, and 11:15 pm

Please remember to sign in at the information tables.

Saturday, June 21

Local 730 Picnic – All Local 730 UAW active and retired members are invited to attend from noon to 5 p.m. at Douglas Walker Park

Wednesday, June 25

5 a.m. Election begins for 1^st shift Rep and Trustees.

(Election ends at 5 a.m. Thursday, June 26.)