Once again, Local 598 Shines
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Once again, Local 598 Shines
EYE OPENER “A Local Union with a Heart” Volume 31 – Issue 6 Inside this Issue: Summerfest Photos Page 3 •Active Members Golf Tournament Page 4 •Fred Myers Golf Outing •Retiree Golf Scramble Page 5 •Retiree Report & Info Page 6 •Classified Ads Membership June 2012 (USPS 110770) Once again, Local 598 Shines working out in the blistering heat to make this as by President Ray Gorney, successful Shop Chair Barry Campbell, as we had and all Local 598 Officers envisioned; We hope that everyone is enjoying especially since it fell at the very beginning of our shut down weeks. I their time off. It is always good to have our summer down time, particularly know this was a rewarding sacrifice for all who participated. after all the overtime. With so many hours in the plant away from our Once again, Local 598 shined and families, we hope you are taking this so did our Union City ball fields. The grounds received a much-needed opportunity to spend quality time with them. overhaul and we want to express our gratitude to Rick Beardslee and One such opportunity that many took part in was our first-ever the retirees for their relentless work every day, no matter if it was in the Summerfest 2012. This community event was outstanding and we want rain or out in the hot, humid sun to make sure every detail was done to to thank Ryan Buchalski and Robin complete these vast improvements. Stayton-Diehl for their months of detailed planning and all those 598 We have several more summer events you might want to mark your members who volunteered their time LEADERSHIP REPORT Page 2 598 www.uawlocal598.org calendars for. You certainly want to make plans to attend Bob McKamy’s and the M.O.S.T. group’s “18th Annual Soberfest Celebration” on Sunday, July 15th. For the golfers, we have the UAW Local 598 Retiree 4th Annual Golf Scramble Friday, August 10, 2012 at Fenton Farms Golf Course. There’s still time to sign up your team for the Active Workers 598 fourman Golf Scramble at Briar Ridge on Saturday, August 18th. Then, to end the summer festivities, be looking for more information on the “Return to the ‘80s” Pre-Crim Party on Friday, August 24th. As always, if you would like to volunteer for any of these events, please call the Union Hall. Be Safe and God Bless. In Solidarity and always for the membership! MeetingS for July & August have been suspended UAW PROPERTY – ILLEGAL TO DUPLICATE Union City Ball Field • 4151 Torrey Road • Flint, Michigan Sunday, July Clean, Sober Fu n 15 th Union City Ball Field u MOST Softball Tournament Flint I 69 u Euchre Tournament, 12:00 pm Bristol Rd u Project Vox Walk for Recovery, 8:00 am u Volleyball, 1:00 pm u Union City Trout Pond, 11:00 am u Horseshoes, 12:00 pm u Children’s Games/Activities, 11:00 am u and Much More N Union C ity E S US 23 Box lunches, raffles, dancing, and much, much more! Call (810) 236-6834 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • RAIN W I 75 Hill Rd. Torrey Rd OR SHINE 2 UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart June 2012 h of Dimes Paul Jr./Marc chopper Custom built d ilverado hoo e Flint-built S th f o sh ru b Harris’ air Artist Mickey let der Chevro First Respon ck Silverado Tru rs man voluntee Twanna Cole y la p is d Label at the Union S U M M E R F E S T June 2012 3 UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart Active Members of... Local 598 4-Person Scramble SATURDAY, August 18, 2012 Registration: 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start: 9:00 a.m. BRIAR RIDGE Golf & Country Club ENTRY FEE 55 00 $ 220 $ 00 PER LOCAL 598 MEMBER OR PER TEAM! Fee includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin (Par 3s), Skins Game, Prizes, Refreshments, Lunch at Turn, and Meal Following Entry forms will be available in the Work Center or at the Union Hall. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES is Wednesday, July 18, 2012 (or until first 36 teams are registered and paid in full) Please turn your entry forms in at the Union Hall. Payment of entry fees must accompany forms. Don’t delay – limited openings. Must have (last four digits) of Social Security numbers for each player in order to verify membership in Local 598, UAW. Players MUST BE MEMBERS (active) of Local 598, UAW in order to participate in the Golf Outing. 4 June 2012 UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart Fred Myers Memorial Scholarship 1992-2012 20th Annual Golf Outing The Fred Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund will be hosting its 20th Annual Golf Outing Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Sugarbush Golf Club in Davison, MI. This is one of two events held each year to raise money for scholarships to help UAW families to send students to college. This marks our 20th year of helping UAW members’ spouses and children to further their education. Since the very first scholarship of $500 to one person, it has grown to over 145 recipients receiving over $125,000 in the past 20 years. To mark this anniversary, we would like to invite all of those who were recipients of the scholarship to come out and help us celebrate at the Golf Tournament Dinner this year. Please RSVP by calling 810-516-1773 by July 20, 2012. If you know anyone who has received the scholarship, please let them know we would like them to join us in celebrating. We would like to thank all those who have supported us over the years! GOLF SCRAMBLE GOLF SCRAMBLE GOLF SCRAMBLE GOLF SCRAMBLE GOLF SCRAMBLE UAW Local 598 Retiree Friday, August 10TH Local 598 Retirees Only! Fenton Farms Golf Course 12312 Torrey Road • Fenton, MI Phone: (810) 750-6098 A P P L I C AT I O N F O R M •4-Person Teams •First 36 entries accepted •18 holes will be played – carts included •$140 Entry Fee Per Team •Winter rules & golf course rules will prevail •Prizes for top teams •Shotgun start – 8:00 a.m. (coffee & donuts 7:00 a.m.) 4th Annual Local 598 Retiree Golf Scramble August 10, 2012 • Fenton Farms Golf Couse Please Print NAME LAST 4 DIGITS SS# HOME PHONE 1._________________________________________________________________________ 2._________________________________________________________________________ 3._________________________________________________________________________ 4._________________________________________________________________________ Payable by Cash or Check made to: UAW Local 598 Retirees Local 598 Union Hall G-3293 Van Slyke Rd., Flint, MI 48507 Any questions, contact Don Clark or Thurman Ross at Union Hall – (810) 238-4605, ext. 18 June 2012 5 UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart Retiree Report by Don Clark, Retiree Chairperson First, let me apologize for the wrong June meeting date in the paper. For those of you who came out that day, all I can say is “I am sorry,” and hopefully it will not happen again. At our June meeting, we honored Arlene Newcomer for all her hard work for our Retiree Chapter. Arlene and her husband, Carl, are the ones who come early to prepare our coffee and drinks. She takes the responsibility of keeping track of all our luncheon supplies, preparing the set-up of the luncheon and so much more. “Thank you Arlene.” The Local 598 Retiree Golf Outing sign-ups are going well. For those golfers who want to sign up, August 10th is approaching fast. The outing will be held at Fenton Farms Golf Club. The cost is $140 per four-man team. Teams need to get their forms and money in early due to the scheduled shutdown times. The first 36 teams will be accepted. As always, there will be prizes for the top teams. There will also be several door prizes given away during the banquet. Hole tee-offs will be strictly by POTLIGHT S lottery. You will find an entry form in this edition of the Eye Opener. If you have any questions, contact myself or Thurman Ross at the Union Hall at 238-4605, ext 18. Jeff Wright (below), Genesee County Drain Commissioner, came to our June meeting to answer questions about the new water pipeline. Members were most interested in when the pipeline construction will begin. Jeff informed them that at this time construction is scheduled to begin in the fall. The Summerfest was a huge success. I have not seen Union City Field look so good since it was new. That alone was extremely rewarding and made me proud to be a member of Local 598. VicePresident Ryan Buchalski was responsible for coordinating the Summerfest with GM and other entities. Financial Secretary Rick Beardslee, along with retirees Cliff Sedar, Jesse Mata and Larry Smothers, were responsible for cleaning up and sprucing up Union City Field. Accolades to all those who helped make this event a success. Our fall trip will be scheduled for late October. There is no date set yet, but it will be in the Eye Opener when the details are available. The petitions are still available to sign to protect union bargaining rights. These petitions are of great importance. Please take the time to come out and sign. If you are interested in signing the petition, they are still available at the Region 1-C office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the Union Hall during the weeks we are not shut down. “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” – J K Rowling RETIREE CHAPTER COMING ATTRACTIONS JULY, 2012 – NO Chapter Meeting JULY 3, 2012 – RDG Excursion – Soaring Eagle and SEE YOU at our NEXT RETIREE FUNCTION! Loons Ballgame AUGUST, 2012 – NO Chapter Meeting AUGUST 10, 2012 – Local 598 Retiree Golf Scramble SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 – Chapter Meeting C ongratulations to all of our recent retirees If our new retirees would stop by the Benefits Office or Union Hall, we would like to recognize each one of them with a picture in the Eye Opener. Clinton Badon, Jr. Ronald K. King 6 UAW Local 598 – A Local Union with a Heart LOCAL 598 CLASSIFIED ADS Due to the increased number of want ads/services we are receiving, ads must be submitted monthly and will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will be limited to ads/services submitted in a Local 598 member’s name only. Thank you for your cooperation. F O R S A L E S E R V I C E S MISC: Computer desk, $15; 8x15 shed, $200. Call: 810-391-8181. * * * * * GM EXTENDED CAB TRUCK BOX: fits ‘99-’07, 6½‘ short box, 100% rust free, from Georgia, color white, has tail lights but no tailgate, $1,000 obo. Call: 810-638-7492, leave message. * * * * * 1997 TIOGA WALKABOUT Motor Home: (Class C), 61,000 miles, $11,500 or best. Call: 810-410-6132. * * * * * MISC: Lowe 19’ fishing boat, deep V, 115 Johnson must see $6,900 obo. 1999 Jayco pop-up, 12 ft. Eagle, sleeps 7, awning with screen room, $2,800 obo. Call: 810-793-2639 or 810-656-5962. * * * * * 1998 H-D SOFTAIL: 31,000 miles, very well maintained, lots of extras, $7,200 obo. Call: 810-347-0073. * * * * * MOVING SALE: furniture, good condition, hide-a-bed couch, leather recliner, 1 twin bed with bedding, file cabinet, suitcases, etc. Call: 931787-7223. * * * * * FLINT MEMORIAL PARK: 6 lots, $1,200 for each lot. Call: 760-2318029 or 989-795-2840. * * * * * WATERFRONT LOT: with 2 acres, 200’ on water and 200’ on road. Call: George Erinjeri at 810-908-8483. * * * * * ALUMINUM TRUCK CAP: 6’29” length x 3’29” width, back window open, fully operational as intended, slightly dinged and one window pane missing. Call: 810-406-5613. * * * * * 10 ACRES: on Sage Lake Rd., Ogemaw County, all woods. Call: 989-426-6893 CLASSIC PORTRAITS: senior portraits, weddings, family portraits, special events, models, groups and digital designs. For appointments, call: 810-238-7938. * * * * * HARDWOOD FLOORS: sanded, refinished, including Parquet floors, quality work, 25 years’ experience. Free estimates. Call: 810-813-1442. * * * * * SKIN-TIGHT FENCE: residential chain link fence, over 30 years experience, install and repair, free estimates. Call: 810-845-7211. * * * * * EDNA’S CAKES: Name it and I’ll make it. Call: 810-742-1249. * * * * * DJ SERVICE: will cater to your special event all types of music. UAW discount available! Call: Rod Carpenter at 517402-6911. * * * * * POWERHOUSE GYM IS BACK: now offering memberships at 10% discount to UAW members, 24/7 access, 60 pieces of specialized machines, tons of equipment, tons of free weights, and 50 pieces of cardio equipment. Mixing new technology with old school, we have it all! Membership starting at only $14.95 a month, regular price $49.00 a month. Call: 810-230-8584 for more details. Stay Fit! * * * * * PRECISION VINYL DECALS: Custom vehicle and sign lettering, custom graphics and t-shirts, “All Your Business Needs.” Call: 810-893-1042. T H A N K Y O U F O R R E N T CABIN ON HOUGHTON LAKE: Pontoon also available. Full laundry, sleeps eight, cable, grill, dock, fire pit and basketball. Call 810-516-1020. * * * * * CABIN: on 160 acre All Sports Lake, comfortable for 5, cable, grill, fire pit, pontoon included, Fenton area. Call: 810-955-3896 for more details. * * * * * Local 598 UAW & Retirees: Thank you; while I was in the hospital I received a beautiful bouquet of flowers. They lasted 3 weeks after I got home. I really enjoyed them. Thanks again. – Doris O. Wamsley I will pay you $75.00 a week for a roundtrip ride 2nd shift to Flint Assembly, Birch Run area. Call Jen, 810-618-0403. THE EYE OPENER Circle One: For Sale Wanted Service Free For Rent Trade Thank You Limited Ad Please: ______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ Send ads to: LOCAL 598, UAW, Editor G-3293 Van Slyke Rd., Flint, Michigan 48507 Circle one: RETIRED LAID-OFF ACTIVE Your Name: ________________________________________________ Dept. No.: _________________________________________________ In Memoriam The Officers, Representatives and members of Local 598 extend their deepest sympathy to the families of our recently deceased members. Bobby C. Rollins – Retired James P. Wilson – Retired William F. Grotewold – Retired Virginia Kovacs – Retired Randolph L. Coole – Retired Homer G. Dorris – Retired UAW LOCAL 598 G-3293 Van Slyke Road, Flint, MI 48507 • (810) 238-4605 www.uawlocal598.org Avi Representative Marilyn Dingo ADAPT Representative Jerry Regan, Michael Keel Civil Rights committee Rosalyn Morse Quality network representation Ralph Lupu Ray Gorney............................... President Ryan Buchalski.................VICE-President Judy Mosier.......... Recording Secretary Rick Beardslee........Financial Secretary James Gregory........... Sergeant-at-Arms Corey Wilborn................................. GUIDE Local 598: We want you to know that your kindness at this time is more deeply appreciated than any words of thanks can express. Thank you for all you did and for the Bible during our time of mourning in the loss of our brother/son. – Clifford Wamsley and Doris Wamsley WANTED Local 598 UAW CLASSIFIEDS June 2012 Curtis Freeman.............................Trustee Jim Hatfield..................................TRUSTEE Becky Haughey............................TRUSTEE Don Clark............. Retiree chapter chair Chairman, Shop Committee Barry Campbell Shop Committeeman-at-Large Chris Webb Eric Welter Shop Committee (district) Scott Crosby, Larry Rodgers, District Committeebody / Alternates Mike Standley / Gerald Scott Don Cobb / John Jackson III Bob Szecsodi / Randy Moore Brent Lough / Donnie Perillo Tony Mann / Sean Meachum Leroy Shinabarger/ Jim Walz Larry Rogers / Rex Ferguson Chad Fabbro / Michael Kocsis Scott Crosby / Rick Hager ARAMARK Bargaining Committee District Committee / Alternate Frank Yearby / Glen Shimmel Dan Hipkins Local 598 Benefit Reps. Fred Wright, Cindy Baxter-Phillips, Chris Dungerow, Dave Medrano, Adam Prieur HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVEs Tony Robinson, Tony Robinson, II Jon Swango jOINT Activities REPRESENTATIVE Mike Robinson jOINT Training REPRESENTATIVE Angelo Hill Work & Family Representative Bob McKamie, Jayne Atwell, Leonard Neely 598 CAP Chairperson Jim Hatfield Education/Publicity Committee Debi Kirchner, Tajuana Elam, Tammy Volz, Bill Wineland, Traci Wheaton POLICY OF THE EYE OPENER To Our Readers: This paper is the voice of our Local and International Union. This is our only vehicle for bringing to you, on a regular basis, the views and actions of the leaders you elected, so you can evaluate them. Through the paper we explain Union policies and show how your dues are spent. The paper is also the voice of the members. We welcome articles from UAW members and stories about members. While we welcome your contributions, we ask that they be constructive. At no time will the editorial staff tolerate any defamatory remarks regarding any person or persons. We reserve the right to reply to those that seem to reflect a misunderstanding of the Union and its policies and to edit any article for clarity and length. Opinions reflected in signed articles in the Eye Opener do not necessarily represent the position or opinions of Local 598. Published monthly by UAW Local 598, G-3293 Van Slyke Road, Flint, MI 48507. Phone: 238-4605. Postmaster: All Form 3579’s for the THE EYE OPENER, are to be forwarded to THE EYE OPENER, UAW Local 598, G-3293 Van Slyke Rd., Flint, MI 48507. Periodicals Postage Paid at Flint, Michigan. Annual Subscription $1.70 For Members Only; Retirees $1.00
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