A Special Thanks to Lori

DaimlerChrysler Management Club
Magazine
Leader
May/June 2006 Vol. 46 No. 9
A Special Thanks to Lori
for an exceptional year as President of the
Management Club 2005-2006
President’s
Corner
Lori Walczak
Boy, how time flies when you’re having fun! As my Presidency comes to
an end, I sit back and reflect on the
past year’s accomplishments: revitalization of YAG, two education events,
two spectacular cruises, four dinner
meetings, Valentine’s Party, numerous cultural events, auto show ticket
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sales, golf outing and change in the
distribution of the Leader magazine.
The saying goes ‘You’re only as good
as your team.” And what a great team I
had! Special thanks to all of the
Committees for an excellent, educational and fun-filled year of events and
programs. Also, thank you to the
Officers and Board members who support me throughout the year and
allowed for me to express my ideas
and opinions. Also, thanks to Gwen and
Norine for all of their patience with the
completion of my Leader articles.
As I turn the club over to the hands of
Dave Schulz, I ask that each of you
support him during his reign as
President. Over the past three and a
half years, Dave has done exceptional
work heading up the Program Events
and I know that he will manage the
club effectively and efficiently.
Even though my term is ending, I will
continue to support the club in the
role of Past-President and will also
assist Dave Schulz with the Program
Events. I believe that the club is an
excellent way to meet people and to
broaden your knowledge in business,
politics and sports. I look forward to
providing informational events for all
club members to enjoy.
Lastly, please feel free to contact me
with any questions and/or suggestions or if you are interested in assisting with future events. My email
address is: lap1@dcx.com or call
(586) 497-0217 or T/L 897-0217. For
additional club information, please
visit our website: www.dcmc.daimlerchrysler.com.
Your President,
Lori Walczak
Committee Notes
Retiree’s Reporter
Hope everyone has a beautiful
and safe summer. I will continue
with the retiree news updates and
meeting information in August.
Gone Fishing! Gone Gardening!
Gone vacationing!
Have you ever wondered why kids in
school believe it is right to copy papers
or cheat to get good grades? Some
schools make sure athletes maintain
eligibility for sports. Many very good
students meanwhile find it hard to get
a free ride or a lucrative scholarship.
Ed Mosier
Too many people in positions of
authority today are being found guilty
of cheating, covering up or being dishonest in their dealings. Some local
politicians have been found okaying
contracts to cronies and not going
with the low bidder for a project.
Others use tax revenues to cover
their own personal projects or
expenses. Even some of our most
revered institutions have found ways
to divert funds for projects not
approved by the donating authority.
Ed Mosier
30460 Nye
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: 734 425 3073
Jim Butler (Director Area Z)
PH. 248-634-4805
Chuck Genetti (Co-chairman Area Z)
Ph. 810-435-3267
How can we expect anything more
from young people when the authority
figures are setting so many bad examples? A big percentage of students
think it is fine to cheat on tests. In
music today many artists extol the
virtues of theft, cheating, killing and
other abuses in their CD’s and performances. Role models in the entertainment industry set so many bad examples in movies, television and their personal conduct. Even churches and synagogues have some leaders setting
poor examples for their congregations.
Terrorists claim to be doing their killing
and destruction in the name of religion.
The crusades of centuries ago waged
wars in the name of religion also.
Many of the old values that we
retirees grew up with have disap-
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peared. Teachers are prevented from
disciplining children who misbehave.
Parents who chastise their children in
public are accused of abuse. Unlocked
and loaded guns are responsible for
many deaths and injuries to small children by other children.
Honesty, integrity, honor, respect, loyalty, fair play, truth are just a few of
the virtues and values that should be
reinstated in society. Many businesses
today skirt the law with false advertising, impossible promises and hidden
or small print to disguise the realities
of their product. A handshake is no
longer a contract between two parties
making a deal beneficial to both.
John Zablotny
586-575-9809
4799 Stanley
Warren, Mi 48092
jazablotny@juno.com
PS —
Whenever things sound easy, it turns
out there’s one part you didn’t hear.
One man practicing sportsmanship is
far better than 50 preaching it.
A lie has speed, but truth has
— Griff Niblack
endurance.
Children have more need of models
than of critics.
— Carolyn Coates
Truth isn’t always beauty, but the
hunger for it is.
— Nadine Gordimer
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Mediterranean Ports & Cities:
Genoa - Old World Trading Center that Rivaled Venice
Barcelona - Home to the Art of Picasso and Gaudi
Casablanca - City of White-washed Houses and Ancient Medina
Funchal, Madeira - Balmy Resort and Exporter of Madeira Wine
Santa Cruz - Home to Canary Island’s Snow-capped Mount Teide
Cadiz - City of Moorish architecture, Medieval and Baroque Cathedrals
Malaga - Palm-fringed Costa del Sol Waterfront City
Nice - Heart of the French Riviera
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11 Days Cruising on the Luxury Liner MSC Lirica & 1 Night in Nice
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All Meals Aboard Ship
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Includes Airfare, Transfers & Port/Air Taxes
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Cabin Selection (Subject to Availability)
Category:
#3 Inside Cabin - $2,420
#2 Oceanview Cabin - $2,675
#1 Balcony Suite - $3,300
Two-Day Nice Extension: $280 (Double Occupancy).
Includes Superior 1st Class Hotel,
Breakfast Daily and 1/2 Day Tour.
Explore the famous Nice waterfront while
enjoying views of the blue-green Cote d’Azur.
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The prices shown above are PER PERSON (based on double occupancy)
and are tentative and subject to exchange fluctuations, surcharges and
adjustments outside the control of the DaimlerChrysler Management Club.
To reserve your room, send your deposit check ($500 Per Person payable to
DaimlerChrysler Management Club) to: Phil Bertelsen, 21499 Morningside,
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. (E-mail address: pbert001@comcast.net)
Reservations will be confirmed first come first served ONLY with this
completed form and your payment.
Last Name
First Name
Initial
Your Name ____________________________________________________________________________
Spouse/Traveling Companion * ___________________________________________________________
Do you want to extend the trip two days in Nice? Circle ONE:
YES
or
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Home Address ________________________________________________________________________
City/ State ________________________________________________ Zip Code ___________________
Telephone: Home ____________________________________ Office ___________________________
* If address is different than yours, submit information on a copy of this form.
Cabin Choice (Insert Category Number) 1st
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Discover Mediterranean Treasures This Fall
By Bill Roscoe
Just when you thought there were no more treasures to be discovered in the Mediterranean, Bob
Jones and the travel committee announce a spectacular fall cruise that will tempt your sense of
adventure. Treasures. They’re everywhere you
turn. Down narrow, cobble-stoned streets just off
the decks of your cruise ship. Escape all the pressures of civilization without missing out on any of
its pleasures.
famous basket sleds are still in use today and
attract tourists who want to experience an exciting high speed run on narrow, winding streets.
Our next port, Santa Cruz, Tenerife in the Canary
Islands, has colorful markets and many fine museums, but you might also want to drive through the
island’s lush landscapes and enjoy amazing views
of snow-capped Mount Teide, Spain’s highest
mountain.
Next we explore the Spanish ports, Cadiz and
Malaga. Cadiz has superb Moorish architecture, and
medieval and Baroque cathedrals. Nearby are the
Moorish marvels of Seville. Malaga’s palm-fringed
waterfront is considered one of the most peaceful
on the Costa del Sol. All too soon we arrive back in
Genoa, where we started 11 days earlier.
On September 22 the MSC Lirica sets sail from
Genoa, Italy with an itinerary that has something
for just about everyone. You like exotic ports?
We’ve got it. You like long days in port? We’ve got
it. You like relaxing at sea? We’ve got it. You’d like
the option to extend our hotel stay two days at the
end? We’ve got that too!
The cruise begins with a stop in Barcelona, a city
of exceptional architecture that can’t be seen in
just one visit. See the stunning Church of the Holy
Family designed by Antonio Gaudi. Explore the old
gothic quarter and flower-decked Rambles shopping street. Visit one of its many museums.
The cruise continues with a day at sea and a
chance to relax and get familiar with the ship. The
next day we arrive in Casablanca Morocco, a city
where white-washed houses and peaceful
mosques line the narrow streets of its ancient
Medina. Why not order a drink at the recently
opened Rick’s Café - Here’s looking at you, kid!
After a day at sea we visit Funchal, a busy port
exporting Madeira wines, fish and fruit. It is best
known for its beautiful setting and balmy climate,
which make it a much-frequented resort area. Its
The art of
hometown
painter Picasso
brightens this
downtown
Malaga street.
Plans are now to overnight in Nice, the heart of
the French Riviera, before returning home. Nice
has plenty to offer management club travelers
who are extending their holiday. There’s the Cours
Sa le ya Fl o we r Ma rket , t he M at i ss e Mus eum,
quaint hilltop villages and ancient Roman ruins.
And let’s not forget the fabulous view of the Cote
d’Azur. What a delightful way to end our Fall trip.
Don’t miss falling in love with the beauty of the
Mediterranean aboard the MSC Lirica. Mail your
check today with the completed coupon on the
opposite page.
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Winter
Cruise
2006
Management
Club travelers
cruised the
Caribbean, enjoying the great weather,
exploring many interesting ports and
photographing migrating whales near the
Dominican Republic coast.
Goodbye Winter. Hello sunshine!
Get that parking spot before it’s gone!
Looking forward to a formal evening.
These folks are having way too much fun!
Beware of sharks with hard abs!
Planning an evening to remember.
The shows were just fabulous!
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In search of humpback whales…
There she blows!!!
Another successful club cocktail party.
My diet? Oh, that starts next week.
How do pirates amuse themselves?
Did someone say SALE at the gift shop?
How the rich and famous spend winter.
One last dance, then time to go home.
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YAG (Youth Advisory Group) Presents
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With The DaimlerChrysler Management Club
Saturday, June 3rd, 2006
L oc a ti o n :
The Olive Room
Inside the Greektown Casino
555 E. Lafayette Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
Cost:
Members & Guests $35.00
Time:
6:30 – 7:00 pm Hors d’oeuvre
7:00 – 8:00 pm Dinner*
8:00 – 8:30 pm Gaming Instruction**
*Dinner includes a hot buffet with chicken marsala and roast pork loin, choice of vegetables
and choice of salad.
**Those interested in staying at the Casino for gaming purposes after dinner can purchase
“buy in” tickets. You can trade up to $40.00 and have $60.00 to use in the Casino.
Free Parking - Park in the Greek Town Casino parking structure and the voucher will
be validated by Greek Town Casino
For Tickets or Information Contact:
Amy Kuhlman 248-267-6445 T/L 372-6445 AMP37@dcx.com
Matt Butkus 248- 512-4320 T/L 722-4320 MB726@dcx.com
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Breakfast Meeting Memories …
Bocce Ball Memories …
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Customer
Assistance
Center
may contact the DCCAC at 800-9921997 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm in
each time zone. No weekend or evening
support is available and only some holidays are covered (all call centers are
closed Memorial Day, Fourth of July,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas
Day, New Years Day).
The information that follows has been
recently added to Dashboard Anywhere,
located in Workplace / Corporate
Information / Policies & Guidelines.
Since it may be hard to find when needed by our management employees, we
thought it may be helpful to print it in
the Leader Magazine. Please call me if
you have any further questions.
It is extremely important that these
issues be documented, evaluated and
responded to in a consistent and appropriate manner that conveys
DaimlerChrysler’s position or policy.
If a Chrysler Group employee anywhere
in the company receives a contact from
a customer (whether or not they know
the customer) it is important that the
customer issue is handled by the
DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance
Center (DCCAC). Employees at the
DCCAC are empowered by the Chrysler
Group to address, document, resolve,
retain and report on issues involving
vehicle, dealer and various other retail
and employee customer concerns.
Professionally trained customer service
agents access state-of-the-art systems
to research, clearly define and respond
to all types of customer issues. Callers
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What to Do?
If you receive a customer complaint or
question by surface mail it should be
sent via CIMS to 431-00-00 or to P.O.
Box 21-8004, Auburn Hills, MI 48321.
For additional information, please refer
to the Corporate Process Guideline
(MKT176).
If you receive a telephone contact regarding customer issues please refer the
caller to the DCCAC at 800-992-1997.
Employee with a Personal Interest in an
Inquiry: Employees may have a personal
interest in an inquiry because it originates with a friend or relative. The customer should be encouraged to either
telephone the DaimlerChrysler
Customer Assistance Center at 800992-1997, or send an email through the
Brand site Contact Us function. The
employee may choose to contact the
Customer Assistance Center on behalf
of the friend or relative, however, the
reply will be made to the customer originating the inquiry (MKT176).
Maureen V. Edson, Knowledge Manager
DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance
Center, National Customer Relations
248-512-7681 • mve@dcx.com
If you receive a customer complaint or
question by email it should be forwarded by utilizing the FORWARD button and
simply typing “DCCAC email Referral” in
the To: box. No cutting or pasting
must be performed to the message. For
additional information, please refer to
the Corporate Process Guideline
(GEN013).
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KAPLA, JOHN
Published by the DaimlerChrysler
Management Club
800 Chrysler Dr. East
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
CIMS: 483-03-06
T/L 776+9229 or 576+9299
Vol. 46, No. 9, May/June 2006
2005-2007 Officers
Lori Walczak, President ................897+0217
586-497-0217
Dave Schulz, Pres. Elect ..............776+8227
248-576-8227
Christopher S. Swiat, Treas. ........754+5306
248-944-5306
Pat Piazza, Sec. ............................776+2613
248-576-2613
Editor
Gwen Green..................................722+6638
248-512-6638
Associate Editor
Norine Garavanta....................248-641-7367
Webmaster
Lily Lee ........................................722+5898
248-512-5898
Contributing Writers
John Zablotny ........................586-575-9809
Ed Mosier ..............................734-925-3073
DCMC Elections – 2006-2007 CY
The Management Club has had a very difficult time finding members willing to
run for Club Officer Positions this year. Our hectic schedules, trying to do
more with less, and the uncertainty of the New Management Model have made
it difficult for members to sign up and volunteer. This will be our first year that
we have not been able to have more than 1 person running for office in all of
our open positions. In the coming weeks we will post pictures and a write up
for each new Officer on our dcmc.us website.
To comply with our By Laws, we still need to send out an election ballot and
approve our ballots at the July Board Meeting. We wanted to thank Chris Swiat
for agreeing to stay on in the Treasurer’s position until we find a volunteer with
the right financial skill sets to be able to handle the Treasurer position. If you
are interested in the position and have an Accounting of Finance background,
please place your name on the ballot as a write in and we will be contacting
you about the job. A special thanks to all the members that did volunteer for
their positions.
Don’t forget
to cast your ballot
Photographers
Betty Bright ............................248-851-3044
Jack Lutz ................................248-585-0482
Mario Mihas ..................................776+5131
248-576-5131
Pat Piazza ......................................776+2613
248-576-2613
Cartoon
John Herlitz ............................248-512-6638
Committee Directors
Cultural
John McMullin .............................. 776+3981
248-576-3981
Dinner-Theater/Concert Events
Dennis Audet ..........................248-628-9814
248-318-3242
Education
Chris Kurowski ............................ 754+0919
248-944-0919
Amy Kuhlman ..............................372+6445
248-267-6445
Membership
Daniel DeGasperis (ITM) ............ 754+5775
248-944-5775
Program
Dave Schulz ................................ 776+8227
248-576-8227
Publicity
Dave Poxon .................................. 874+7446
586-274-7446
Recreation
Chuck Moeser.............................. 776+5501
248-576-5501
Travel
Bob Jones .............................. 586-323-0910
Information Services
Dave Poxon .................................. 874+7446
586-274-7446
Youth Advisory Group (YAG)
Matt Butkus ................................ 722+4320
248-512-4320
www.DCMC.DaimlerChrysler.com
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Calendar
Of Events
DATE
LOCATION
EVENT
INFORMATION
June 3
Saturday
Greek Town Casino
Detroit
YAG Casino Night
Contact
Amy Kuhlman amp37@dcx.com
248-267-6445 T/L 372-6445
Sept. 21
thru
Oct. 4
Various European
Ports of Call
Fall Cruise
Mediterranean
Treasures
Contact
pbert01@comcast.net
NOTE:
The Calendar of Coming Events is
a continuing feature of the Leader.
It includes all events as reported
by the Committee Chairpersons.
For Changes, call Dave Schulz
(Pres.-Elect) T/L 776-8227,
O/S 248-576-8227,
Fax t/l 776-7865 or
CIMS 486-01-55.
Please submit changes by the
15th of each month.
Ideas, Comments,
Suggestions
for the magazine...
Please contact the editor,
T/L 722-6638
gg20@daimlerchrysler.com
CIMS 481-00-94
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appreciated...
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