He was instrumental in helping to make organized labor and the Democratic Party in Lorain County the powerful forces they are today. We will never forget his charitable nature or his drive and determination to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone around him, especially the needy. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Friends will be received from 1-4 and 6-9 PM on Sunday, June 27 at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Road in Vermilion, where the service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 28. On behalf of the membership of UAW Local 2000, we would like to offer the entire Hatcher family our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

REVISED TENTATIVE DOWN WEEKS: The company has advised Chairman Nick Gallogly that the following are tentative down weeks: October 4th, November 8th and November 29th. As always, the work schedule is subject to change.

ORDER BANK: As of June 23rd the 2010 balance out order bank was 8533.

VACATION SHUTDOWN is the weeks of July 5th and July 12th.

HUMAN RESOURCES HOURS: Human Resources will be open during vacation shutdown Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM except they will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the July 4th holiday.

LOCAL 2000 ANNUAL PICNIC - INDIANS GAME: On Saturday, July 24th, the Recreation Committee will be sponsoring a day with the Cleveland Indians versus Tampa Bay. Game time is at 7:05 PM at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Tickets will be on sale for $5.00 each at the plant on June 28th and July 1st from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM in the main lobby. There will be a limit of ten (10) tickets per member. Cleveland Browns tickets will also be for sale later in the summer, further information will be released when we receive it.

DISCOUNTED TICKETS – CRUSHERS GAME: On Friday, August 20th, the Recreation Committee will be sponsoring a day with the Lake Erie Crushers versus Southern Illinois Miners. Game time is at 7:05 PM at Pro Freight Stadium in Avon, Ohio. Tickets for the game will be sold at the union hall only for $8 each and meal vouchers (which include hot dog, drink & chips) will be sold for $5 each. We have 180 tickets and 100 meal vouchers to sell.

THE RECREATION COMMITTEE IS SPONSORING A CASINO BUS TRIP TO SENECA ALLEGANY in New York on Saturday, August 21st. The bus will leave at 7:45 AM sharp from the Amherst K-Mart parking lot. The cost is $40 per person and each person will receive $25 in slot dollars and $10 in food, plus a Seneca Allegany T-shirt. You must have a VALID state or federal ID to get on the bus. Deposits for the trip and t-shirt sizes will be accepted by Linda or Joe at the union hall and the ABSOLUTE deadline for dropping them off is Thursday, July 15th. A minimum of 40 people is required to get the bus, so please don’t delay in signing up!

GREAT LAKES ORGANIZED LABOR MANAGEMENT COUNCIL GOLF OUTING WINNERS: Congratulations to Ron Schumacher, Chad Pruchnicki and John Motolic and David Raubacker, Mike Haller and Trevor Vorndran, whose teams won the drawing to golf in the Great Lakes Organized Labor Management Council Golf Outing.

TWO GOLF FOURSOMES NEEDED: One foursome is needed from our membership to golf in the Region 2-B Richard T. Gosser Scholarship Invitational on July 25th at the Thunderbird Hills Golf Club in Huron, Ohio and one foursome is needed from our membership to golf in the UAW National Ford The Just Foundation outing on Sunday, July 25th at Fox Hills Golden Fox Golf Course in Plymouth, Michigan. The entry fees are prepaid. Those interested must come to the union hall with a list of their team members Monday, June 28th through Thursday, July 1st between the hours of 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A random drawing will be held for the teams to represent Local 2000 at 4:30 PM in the main cafeteria on Monday, July 5th. No lost time or expenses will be paid for those attending.

LOCAL 2000 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE LABOR DAY CELEBRATION: This year’s event is already being planned. Volunteers are needed for setting up the day before the event, working the food line the day of the event and cleaning up the day after the event. The first 100 volunteers will receive a free commemorative t-shirt. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s event, please contact Linda at 440.934.3151, extension 21 to sign up and give your t-shirt size.

WILLIAM C. FORD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: College students who are dependent children and classified undergraduate sophomores for the fall 2010 term may be eligible for a one-time $1500 scholarship. Applications and further information may be picked up at the union hall. Applications must be postmarked by July 1st.

SUPPLEMENTAL OPT OFF POOL: Sign up in Human Resources now through June 30th if you have the qualifications.

PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN: If needed during the vacation shutdown, you can reach Tim Donovan, President, by calling the union hall at 934-3151 Extension 22 or by calling pager number 1-888-517-8256. Nick Gallogly, Chairman/Unit 1, can be reached by calling his office in the plant at 933-1321 or by calling pager number 1-888-780-3098.

PREMIER UNIT MEETING: Premier Unit membership meetings for July and August are cancelled.

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: Local 2000 membership meetings for July and August are cancelled.

The Executive Board, Chairpersons, Bargaining and Committee Structures, Appointees, Office Staff and I would like to wish you and yours a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday and vacation.