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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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1998 H-D SOFTAIL: 31,000 miles,
very well maintained, lots of extras,
$7,200 obo. Call: 810-347-0073.
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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.
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WATERFRONT LOT: with 2 acres,
200’ on water and 200’ on road. Call:
George Erinjeri at 810-908-8483.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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EDNA’S CAKES: Name it and I’ll
make it. Call: 810-742-1249.
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DJ SERVICE: will cater to your special
event all types of music. UAW discount
available! Call: Rod Carpenter at 517402-6911.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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The paper is also the voice of the members. We welcome articles
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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
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Flint, MI 48507. Phone: 238-4605.
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