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From:  George Manoogian, Director of Strategic Planning and Special Projects

Date:  May 6, 2009

The Region IV Education Conference will be held August 6, 7 and 8, 2009, at the:

When calling for reservations, identify yourself as a member of the Utility Workers Union of America, attending the UWUA 2009 Region IV Conference, and you will receive a special room rate of $179.00 plus tax per night, single or double occupancy.  The cut off date for the special rate is July 17, 2009.

Valet parking, with in and out privileges, is available in the hotel garage for $48.00 per day.

We are planning to convene at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, and continue until the completion of business on Saturday, August 8 (approximately noon).  Since the meeting will start in the morning, arrival on August 5 is recommended.  The National Union will host a dinner on Thursday evening.

Please help us plan the conference effectively by returning the attendance forms that were mailed to you to the National Office by no later than July 6, 2009.

March 16, 2009

Dear Delegates and Secretary-Treasurers:

The next regular meeting of the MSUWC will be held on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Lansing Sheraton. A block of rooms has been reserved at the rate of $97.00, single or double occupancy. Please call 517-323-7100 prior to April 1, 2009 to make your room reservations, and be sure to mention the Council to receive the proper room rates.

Friday night's schedule:

Local Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers, please plan to attend the Financial Seminar on Friday afternoon, 1-3 PM. Please RSVP by April 20, 2009.

Saturday's meeting will begin at 8:30 AM. Also, as a reminder, in accordance with the Council's Constitution and By-Laws, Article XIV, Section 2(b), "Once each year at the May Regular Council Meeting, the Delegates shall vote on whether there shall be a dues increase for Local Union Members affiliated with the Council. Should a majority of the Delegates voting approve an increase, it will amount to one cent (1¢) per hour based on a forty-hour week and become effective on the first Monday in June of the same year."

Local Presidents, please return the Delegate form that was mailed to you ASAP (thank you!).

In Solidarity,

/s/

Tony Elliott
Secretary-Treasurer

PRESIDENTS' MEETING NOTICE

                 ANOTHER DATE CHANGE
DECEMBER 17, 2009 (Not December 4 or 11)

DATE:  Thursday, December 17, 2009

TIME:  8:30 AM - Coffee and doughnuts
           9 AM - Meeting

LOCATION:  Soaring Eagle Inn, Mt. Pleasant
                    5665 E. Pickard (M-20 at US-127)

PRESIDENTS' MEETING NOTICE
 

IN ORDER TO REVIEW CONTRACT PROPOSALS,
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING MAY RESULT IN A
LONGER THAN NORMAL MEETING -
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

DATE:  Friday, October 16, 2009

TIME:  8:30 AM - Coffee and doughnuts
           9 AM - Meeting / Review Contract Proposals
           11:30 AM - Lunch provided for a "working lunch"

LOCATION:  Soaring Eagle Inn, Mt. Pleasant
                    5665 E. Pickard (M-20 at US-127)

Local Presidents:

The Council would like to have a copy of each local's Constitution - please bring one copy of your local Constitution to the Presidents' Meeting on October 16.

8:30 AM coffee and doughnuts
9 AM Meeting

Local 123 Hall, Lansing