UAW Local Union Press Association

Communications Conference

Program

2012

June 24-29, 2012 Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center

Onaway, Michigan

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‘‘SOLIDARITY FOREVER’’When the union’s inspiration through the workers’ blood shall run,

There can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun.

Yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one?

But the union makes us strong.

(CHORUS) Solidarity forever, solidarity forever,

Solidarity forever — For the union makes us strong.

They have taken untold millions that they never toiled to earn,

But without our brain and muscle not a single wheel would turn;

We can break their haughty power, gain our freedom when we learn,

That the union makes us strong.

(CHORUS) Solidarity forever, solidarity forever,

Solidarity forever — For the union makes us strong.

In our hands is placed a power greater than their hoarded gold;

Greater than the might of armies magnified a thousand fold,

We can bring to birth the new world from the ashes of the old,

For the union makes us strong.

(CHORUS) Solidarity forever, solidarity forever,

Solidarity forever — For the union makes us strong.

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“Solidarity Forever”.............................................................................................Inside Front Cover

The Week at a Glance...............................................................................................................................4

Details of the Week............................................................................................................................5-6

Classes....................................................................................................................................................7-9

UAW Public Relations and Publications Department Staff

and LUPA Advisory Council.........................................................................................................................10

Hedy Hilburn “LUPA Idol” Talent Show..............................................................11

Area Awareness / Area Map.....................................................................................................................14, 15

Education Center Map..............................................................................................................................16

What’s Inside Your Program

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ContinentalBreakfast

Morning Core

Classes(See Page 7)

(until 11:45 a.m.)

THURSDAY(6/28)

WEDNESDAY(6/27)

TUESDAY(6/26)

MONDAY(6/25)

SUNDAY(6/24)

7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m.10:30 a.m. 11 a.m.11:30 a.m.11:45 a.m.

Noon 1 p.m.1:15 p.m.1:30 p.m. 2 p.m.2:30 p.m. 3 p.m.3:30 p.m. 4 p.m.4:30 p.m. 5 p.m.5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m.7:30 p.m. 8 p.m.8:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.

(until 11:45 a.m.) (until 11:45 a.m.)

Breakfast

Noon-1 p.m.Lunch

7-9 p.m.

Free Time

6-7 p.m. Dinner6-7 p.m. Dinner 6-7 p.m. Dinner

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

LUPA Contest AwardsReception with refreshments

and pick up participation certificates

(Lecture Hall)

8:45 a.m.

Morning Core

Classes (See Page 7)

(until 11:45 a.m.)

Morning Core

Classes(See Page 7)

Morning Core

Classes(See Page 7)

1:15 p.m.Afternoon

Core Classes(See Page 7)

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.Interview UAW

Sec-TreasDennis Williams

(Lecture Hall)

2:30 - 4:15 p.m.

Afternoon CoreClasses

(Education Bldg.)

Bus riders: Be checked out and in lobbyat 8:45 a.m.

(Charterbuses leave

at 9 a.m.from lobby.)

HAVEA

SAFETRIP

HOME!

THE WEEK AT A GLANCE

Nightlife:

DJ at Mazey’s

12-1 p.m.Lunch

8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

7:15 a.m.

7:15 - 9 p.m.Effective Local

ActivismClark Pettig

Michigan Communications Director

Obama for America

2-4 p.m.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

SIGN UP FOROPTIONAL

RECREATION FORWED. AFTERNOON

(Main Lobby)

4:30 - 5:15 p.m.Newsletter and

websitecritique sessions

(Classroom B)

(until 4:15) (until 4:15)

1:15 p.m.Afternoon

Core Classes

4:30- 4:45 p.m. Group Photo - stairs outside

Dining Hall

7:30-8:30 a.m.Breakfast

7:30-8:30 a.m.Breakfast

Noon-1 p.m.Lunch/Regional

Meetings

BLUE Mandatory

Classes

WHITE Meals

GREEN Mandatory

events

YELLOWOptionalevents

COLORGUIDE

7:30-8:30 a.m.Breakfast

6-7 p.m. Dinner

5-6 p.m.General Assembly

UAW President Bob King

(Lecture Hall)

9 p.m.Nightlife and

Sing-a-long / Jam sessionAll are welcome

(Mazey’s)

Noon - 1 p.m.Luau lunch on Black Lake (weather permitting). Take shuttle to Beach Pavilion. Otherwise, lunch in Dining

Hall.

Noon-1 p.m.Lunch

FRIDAY(6/29)

7:30-8:30 a.m.Breakfast

1 - 5 p.m.

Free Time No scheduled classes.

Optional recreational activities (see sign-up

sheets Sunday or Edu-cation Building message

board). Golf (weather permitting). All indoor

recreation facilities open.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Banquet Dinner

(Dining Hall)

3:30-4:45 p.m.

LUPA Advisory

Council Meeting

Advisory Council only

(Upper Board Room)

5:00 - 5:30 p.m.Black Lake Tour

(Main Lobby)

Nightlife:

Mazey’s

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Free Time

7:15 - 8:50 p.m.

Workshops

(Education Bldg.)

9 p.m.Hedy HlburnTalent Show

(Lecture Hall)then

nightlife at Mazey’s

8:30 p.m.Karaoke at Mazey’s

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Sunday, June 242-4 p.m.

3:30-4:45 p.m.5-6 p.m.6-7 p.m. 9 p.m. - til?

Monday, June 257:30-8:30 a.m. 8:45-11:45 a.m. Noon-1 p.m. 1:15-4:15 p.m. 4:30 - 4:45 p.m. 5-5:30 p.m.6-7 p.m. 7:15-9 p.m. 9 p.m.-til?

Tuesday, June 26

7:30-8:30 a.m. 8:45-11:45 a.m. Noon-1:00 p.m. 1:15-4:15 p.m.4:30-5:15 p.m. 6-7 p.m.7:15-8:50 p.m. 9-10 p.m. 10 p.m.-til?

Details of the WeekDelegate registration/Sign up for “LUPA Idol” Talent Show, Wed. afternoon recreation (Lobby) LUPA Advisory Council meeting (Upper Board Room)General Assembly: UAW President Bob King (Lecture Hall) DinnerNightlife at Mazey’s

Breakfast Morning Core Classes (see pp. 7-9)Lunch Afternoon Core Classes (see pp. 7-9)GROUP PHOTO on short stairs outside Dining HallBlack Lake facility tour (meet in Main Lobby)Dinner Effective Local Activism: Clark Pettig, Michigan CommunicationsDirector, Obama for America (Lecture Hall)Sing-a-long/Jam Session and nightlife. All are welcome. (Mazey’s)

Breakfast Morning Core ClassesLunch/Regional MeetingsAfternoon Core ClassesNewsletter and website critique sessions (Classroom B)DinnerWorkshops (Education building)Hedy Hilburn Talent Show (Lecture Hall)Nightlife at Mazey’s

Continued on next page

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Wednesday, June 27

7:30-8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Noon-1 p.m.

1-5 p.m.

6-7 p.m.7-8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. - til? Thursday, June 28

7:30-8:30 a.m. 8:45-11:45 a.m. Noon-1 p.m. 1:15-4:15 p.m.5-6:30 p.m. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. - til? Friday, June 29

7:15-8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.

9 a.m.

Details of the Week (Continued)

BreakfastMorning Core ClassesLuau lunch at Black Lake Pavilion (weather permitting) or in Dining HallFree Time. Optional recreation activities; golf; all recreation facilities (except pool) open.DinnerFree timeKaraoke at Mazey’s

BreakfastMorning Core ClassesLunchAfternoon Core Classes; fill out conference evaluationsLUPA Contest Awards Reception with refreshments and pick upparticipation certificates. Dress attire requested. (Lecture Hall)Banquet Dinner (Dining Hall)DJ at Mazey’s

Continental breakfast Delegates riding the bus back to Detroit must be checked out andin the lobby with their luggage by 8:45 a.m. Bus leaves the Family Education Center

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Morning Core Classes (8:45 - 11:45 a.m., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs.)Afternoon Core Classes (1:15 - 4:15 p.m., Mon., Tues., Thurs.)Tuesday Evening Workshops (7:15 - 8:50 p.m. Tuesday only)

CORE CLASSES News Writing, Classroom C, Morning and AfternoonInstructor: • Vince Piscopo, web editor, UAW public relations

Feature Writing, Classroom D, Morning and AfternoonInstructor: • Sandra Davis, collective bargaining support and production/layout, regional inserts, Solidarity magazine, UAW public relations

Editing with a Purpose: The ABCs of Grammar,Punctuation and Style, Classroom G, Afternoon onlyInstructor:

• Jennifer John, assistant UAW public relations director, editor, Solidarity magazine

Beginning SolidWeb and SalsaLabs, Classroom I, Morning onlyInstructor: • Christopher Skelly, web designer and SolidWeb administrator, UAW public relations

Advanced SolidWeb and SalsaLabs, Classroom I, Afternoon onlyInstructor:

• Christopher Skelly, web designer and SolidWeb administrator, UAW public relations

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Beginning Digital Photography, Classroom B, Morning and AfternoonInstructors: • Fred Taylor, Local 863 • Don Lehman, Local 249

Advanced Digital Photography, Classroom A, Morning and AfternoonInstructors: • John Davis, LUPA Advisory Council chair, Local 2195 • Debi Kirchner, LUPA Advisory Council vice chair, Local 598

Beginning Social Media, Classroom E, Morning onlyInstructor: • Beth Becker, client services, Progressive PST and director, Progressive Congress News

Advanced Social Media, Classroom E, Afternoon onlyInstructor: • Beth Becker, client services, Progressive PST and director, Progressive Congress News

Video for the 21st Century, Classroom F, Morning andAfternoon Instructor: • Dennis Pietrowski, video, UAW public relations

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Beginning Layout and Design, Classroom H, Morning onlyInstructors: • Susan Kramer, graphic design, UAW public relations • Co-instructor, Anne Drake, LUPA Advisory Council recording secretary

Advanced Layout and Design, Classroom H, Afternoon onlyInstructors: • Susan Kramer, graphic design, UAW public relations • Co-instructor, Anne Drake, LUPA Advisory Council recording secretary

TUESDAY EVENING WORKSHOPSIntroduction to E-blasts, Classroom I Instructor: • Christopher Skelly, web designer and SolidWeb administrator, UAW public relations

Introduction to Facebook/Twitter, Classroom EInstructor: • Beth Becker, client services, Progressive PST and director, Progressive Congress News

How to Deal with the Media, Classroom C

Instructor: • Clark Pettig, Michigan communications director, Obama for America

How to Use a Computer and the Internet, Classroom D

Instructor: • Pat Hayes, LUPA Advisory Council

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Clerical StaffShelly RestivoSusan Fisher

UAW Public Relationsand Publications Department

Michele Martin, directorJennifer John, assistant director

Members of OPEIU494

Special thanks to the

UAW Local Union Press Association (LUPA) Advisory Council

REGION 2B Tiffany Thatcher Local 1435

REGION 5Pat HayesLocal 249

REGION 9Peggy Gervase

Local 774

Members of the Newspaper GuildlCWALocal 34022

Staff

REGION 1CDebi Kirchner

Local 598Vice Chair

REGION 8John DavisLocal 2195

Chair

REGION 1Tracey DyeLocal 889

REGION 1DErv HeidbrinkLocal 2093

REGION 1AAnne DrakeLocal 898RecordingSecretary

REGION 9AEden SchulzLocal 2110

Gwynne CobbDennis PietrowskiChristopher Skelly

Sandra DavisVince Piscopo

REGION 4 Linda Hickey Local 2488

Susan KramerJoan Silvi

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We are looking for talented LUPA communicators who write songs and/or sing them, play an instrument or display any other talent suitable for performance in front of a group.

The Seventh Hedy Hilburn

“LUPA IDOL”Talent Show

Tuesday, June 269-10 p.m.

Lecture HallBring with you ALL

instruments,CDs, iPods/MP3 players,

costumes and other materials you will need for your

performance.

Hedy Hilburn, a longtime LUPA delegate, Local 862 editor and editor of the Region 3 Solidarity magazine insert, passed away Dec. 6, 2003. She was also

a musician, singer, songwriter and a fighter for social and economic justice.

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BADGES

Your ID badge is your meal ticket. Wear it at all times.

MEALS:

Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Lunch: Noon-1:00 p.m.

Dinner: 6:00-7:00 p.m. See “This Week at a Glance.”

DRINKING

State and liquor laws apply to the Center. No Alcoholic beverages allowed except at the Inn, Sports Bar or in your room. Do not drink in public areas. No cameras are al-lowed in the Inn or Sports Center. Alcoholic drinks cannot be served to those under 21.

SODA CAN REFUND

Under Michigan Can Law, all soda and beer purchased require a dime deposit. To get refunds, take soda cans to the Front Desk in Main Lobby and beer cans to the Inn.

TRANSPORTATION

Bus transportation is provided from 7:15 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Call the Front Desk for bus service by dialing “0.”

ATM

Located in the Main Lobby.

GIFT STORE

Souvenirs, aspirin and other supplies available in Main Lobby Gift Store. Hours: 3:30-10:30 p.m.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS

Computers, Internet access and fax available in Stephen P. Yokich Communication Center located in upper level above Main Lobby. Hotel swipe key needed for access. For laptop users, WiFi access points available in Main Lobby, Dining Room, Lecture Hall, Upper Lodge and classrooms.

BOOKSTORE – LIBRARY

Bookstore and lending library located in the Education Building. Open daily at 8:30 a.m. Also non-prescription pain reliever available.

LAUNDRY

24-hour coin-operated laundry located at Maxon Lodge.

GYM, GAME ROOM AND EXERCISE ROOM

The gym, game room and exercise room are available to delegates and visitors each day. Only white-soled tennis shoes are allowed in gym. No one under age of 16 will be allowed to use the exercise equipment. Bring your own gym shoes. Towels are available in the gym. Saunas are located in the dressing rooms.

SWIMMING POOL & SAUNA

The pool and sauna open from 4:30 until 10:00 p.m. From 9:00-10:00 p.m., swimming is limited to adults only. Bring your own swimsuits. Pool is closed during dinner hour.

BOATING

If you bring your boat to the Center, you must follow Michigan State boating regulations: Trailers must be parked in designated area after launch.

Walter and May Reuther UAW FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER

2000 Maxon Road, Onaway, Mich. 49765 (989)733-8521

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

SERIOUS EMERGENCIES

For serious emergencies, paramedics are immediately available by calling 9-911. For minor emergencies, call Security at 7261.

FIRE

To report a fire, call 7911 or use the stationary fire alarm box. The fire alarm is tested every Saturday noon. If you hear the fire alarm at any other time, get out of the building and wait for instruction from Staff or employees. Please unplug all appliances including curling irons, hair dryers, shavers, etc.

SHARPS’ CONTAINERS

For diabetics and others using hypodermic needles,

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SECURITY GATE

Drivers received a numbered card upon entering the Center. The card should be placed on the dashboard when parked on Center property. The numbered card must be shown at the Main Security Gate when entering the Center. Please return the card to the Main Security Gate on checkout day.

Park in designated areas only. (Reception Center parking lot or at Maxon Lodge Parking Lot for those housed there.) Parking anywhere else seriously jeopardizes the Center’s ability to pro-vide emergency services. Parking rules are strictly enforced. If you park illegally, you will be required to move your car to the Foreign Car Parking Lot.

PHONE SERVICE

Directions for phones are displayed in each room on the phone. If you need further assistance, contact the Front Desk by dialing “0.” Phone charges are your responsibility. Please pay phone bills Thursday night at Front Desk prior to Friday’s departure.

CHECK OUT: 11 A.M.

All guests must check out by 11:00 a.m. Leave your key card in your room or at the Front Desk in the Main Lobby prior to departure. The Education Department must approve all early check-outs.

ROLLER BLADES, SCOOTERS AND SKATEBOARDS

Use of rollerblades, scooters or skateboards is not permitted on the Center.

DRUGS

No illegal drugs of any kind are permitted on UAW property.

GAMBLING

No gambling except in your room. Call Front Desk before8:30 p.m. for card tables and chairs.

BONFIRES / CAMPFIRES

Due to fire danger, absolutely no bonfires/campfires are permit-ted on the Center. Those violating the policy will be asked to leave the Center.

HUNTING / WEAPONS

No hunting on UAW property and no weapons allowed. If you bring weapons, they must be checked at the Main Gate.

SMOKING

A no-smoking policy is in effect at the Center.

VISITORS

All visitors must be cleared through the Education Office prior to 4:30 p.m. Dial 7241. Visitors must be off the grounds by11:00 p.m.

CENTER MAPS

Maps of the Center are available at the Front Desk in the Main Lobby and in the Library.

FRIENDS OF BILL W.

The boardroom located in the upper level near the Main Lobby has been reserved for use by Friends of Bill W. The room is available each evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. For your conve-nience, a coffee station is available near the Front Desk in the Main Lobby.

WALKING TRAILS

Limited walking trails are located near the Japanese Bridge. The golf course and golf cart pathways are off-limits for obvious safety reasons. Those disregarding this warning will be asked to leave the Center.

CENTER CONDUCT

Conduct yourself in an orderly fashion at all times. All children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent to use any of the Center facilities after 4:00 p.m. (pool, gym, hallways, dining room, beach, etc.) Vandalism, theft, destruction of property, etc. should be reported to Security immediately and proper accident reports filed. Violation of good conduct could result in your being asked to leave the Center. All delegates are ex-pected to attend all scheduled assembly sessions andclassroom activities.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

FOR SERIOUS EMERGENCIES: DIAL 9-911FIRE: 7911FRONT DESK: 0SECURITY: 7261GYM: 7271BUS: 0EDUCATION: 7241 (open daily 8:30 a.m. Mon-Fri)GOLF COURSE: 733-4653CENTER FAX: (989)733-2865

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AREA AWARENESS

Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education CenterOnaway, Mich. 49765 (989)733-8521

Minor Health Care733-2082

Urgent Care(231)627-5601

Emergency Care(231) 627-5601

Eye Care734-4706

Dental Care733-8533

ATM

Western Union

Car Rental733-8191

For minor illnesses, call the CMH Health Care Center in Onaway. Inform them you are staying at the UAW Center. They will try to make same-day arrangements to provide care, prescriptions, etc. The clinic is located at 21258 M-68. To get there, take the road leading out of the Center. Cross Black River (first STOP sign) and continue going straight until you arrive at M-68 (about 4 1/2 miles). Turn left and follow into Onaway. The health center is located on the left just past the cemetery.

Dr. Robert Cyman, D.O., located at 3570 N. Veterans Drive, Onaway. Please call for an appointment. 733-7055

Cheboygan Urgent Care is located at 748 S. Main, next to Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Follow directions below. No appointment needed; call for patient walk-in hours.

Cheboygan Memorial Hospital in Cheboygan is located on Straits Highway (M-27). Take the road leading out of the Center; turn right at the Stop sign (Black River Road.) Fol-low that road for approximately 10 miles. You’ll come to a Stop sign. Continue in same direction (you’re now on Mann Road.) Take that for another approximate five miles until you come to a Stop sign/M-33. Turn right and travel another 8-10 miles until you come to another Stop sign/M-27. Turn right and travel approximately three miles. Community Memorial Hospital is located on the left – just beyond the Cheboygan County Building and the Big Boy Restaurant.

Dr. James Curtis in Rogers City will assist with any optical care needed. Take the road leading out of the Center and travel to M-68. Stay on it through Onaway and travel to Rogers City. Turn right at US-23. The eye doctor’s office is located on the left near Glen’s in a small mall. Call first for an appointment.

Dr. Kit Anderson in Onaway will assist with emergency dental care. Call first for an ap-pointment. Take M-68 into Onaway. Turn right at the flashing yellow light. The office is located next to the Manzana’s.

Center ATM located in the Main Lobby

Western Union is available in Onaway at Great Northern Drug Store. Hours are 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call 733-8022.

For those who flew to the Center and are without an automobile, arrangements for car rentals can be obtained by calling E-Z AUTO RENTALS in Onaway.

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