"Time is the most valuable thing on earth: time to think, time to act, time to extend our fraternal relations, time to become better men, time to become better women, time to become better and more independent citizens."
"The history of America has been largely created by the deeds of its working people and their organizations. Nor has this contribution been confined to raising wages and bettering work conditions; it has been fundamental to almost every effort to extend and strengthen our democracy."
The next regular meeting of the MSUWC will be held on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Holiday Inn West Bay, Traverse City (click here for map). A block of rooms has been reserved at the rate of $114.00, single or double occupancy. Please call 800-888-8020 prior to August 10, 2009, to make your room reservations, and be sure to mention the Council to receive the proper room rates, or you can make your room reservations online by clicking here.
Friday's Schedule:
8:30 AM
Grievance Training
11 AM
Lunch
1 - 4 PM
Internal Organizing Training: Building Solidarity In Our Local Union
6 - 7 PM
Hospitality
6:45 - 7 PM
Scholarship Presentation
7 PM
Buffet style dinner
It is very important that each Local contact Judy at the Council office prior to August 21, to provide an approximate number of people attending Friday night's reception. Saturday's meeting will begin at 8:30 AM and will include the following nominations:
Office
Current Officer
Term
Secretary-Treasurer
Tony Elliott
3 years
1/2010 - 1/2013
Vice President
Bob Ritsema
3 years
1/2010 - 1/2013
Vice President
Dave Miller
1 year remaining
1/2010 - 1/2011
Trustee
Brian Sullivan
3 years
1/2010 - 1/2013
Local Presidents, please return the Delegate form that was mailed to you ASAP (thank you!).