The UWUA will be hosting its 29th Constitutional Convention June 22-25, 2011 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Much business will be discussed and some fun will be had.
Some notes and deadlines:
The deadline for filing Delegate notice forms to the National Union is June 7, 2011.
If you wish to have one or more MSUWC officers represent you at the Convention, please contact our office as soon as possible for details.
The cutoff for hotel reservations is May 26, 2011. Their toll-free number is 1-866-227-5944, or you can book online using this link.
Resolutions and Constitutional changes must be submitted to the National by June 12, 2011.
The dinner/dance will be held on Friday, June 24, 2011. Note that this is a change from past Conventions.
The next regular meeting of the MSUWC will be held on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Lansing Lexington Hotel, 925 S. Creyts Road. A block of rooms has been reserved at the rate of $96.00, single or double occupancy. Please call 517-323-7100 prior to April 15, 2011, to make your room reservations, and be sure to mention the Council to receive the proper room rates.
Friday's schedule:
10 AM - 3 PM
FINANCIAL SEMINAR (lunch provided) Conducted by the Department of Labor
7 - 9 PM
Official Business
8:45 - 9 PM
Scholarship Drawing
9 - 11 PM
Hospitality
Saturday's meeting will begin at 8:30 AM.
Local Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers, please plan to attend the Financial Seminar on Friday, 10 AM - 3 PM which will include financial information for local unions and election law procedures. RSVP the Council by April 21, 2011.
Also Local Presidents, please return the Delegate form that was mailed to you ASAP (thank you!).