Local Events

2008 Relay for Life of Defiance

June 13-14, 2008 starts a 24 hour fight against cancer. The Defiance County Relay for Life is coming to Ayersville High School Track, Friday, June 13-14, 2008. Please come out and join your community in a 24 hour fight against cancer. It isn't too late to form a team to participate! There will be fun, food, games and entertainment for all ages! Cancer survivors check in at 5:30 p.m. Opening lap will begin at 6:00 p.m. Check us out online at www.events.cancer.org/RFLdefianceOH or Phone: 1.888.227.6446For more information, please contact Tina Stellhorn at 419-428-0303 or llamalove@yahoo.com

No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament

February A no limit Texas Hold 'em poker tournament will be held on Friday April 11, 2008. Registration is 6:30 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. start time. This tournament will be held at the John L. Fahy Post V.F.W. 115 Cedar Street, Sherwood, Ohio 43556. There is a $35.00 entry fee. Re-Buy fee is $35.00. Add-on is $35.00. Payout: $500, $275, $150, & $75 plus re-buy and add-on dividends. One in every 10 players will be paid. Payouts are based on 40 registered players. You must be 21 or older to participate. This event is sponsored by the UAW-GM team for the March of Dimes. Contact: Sandy Yoost, UAW-GM Co-Captain for March of Dimes. Phone: 419-784-7533. Proceeds to benefit the March of Dimes.

Digital Converter Coupons Available

February 18, 2009 is the deadline date for all television broadcasts to go to digital format. The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration has initiated a coupon program to allow those without the new digital TVs to continue to receive their normal programming. Beginning January 1, 2008, households are eligible for up to two coupons worth $40.00 each, to be used toward the purchase of the converter boxes. Please use the link above for more information on this useful program. Remember, you don't need to buy a new TV to watch normal broadcasts with these converters. This program could save you a lot of money! 

Buying At Any Time

Here are some links to websites that have union made goods: uaw.org/uawmade (products made by UAW brothers and sisters), www.unionlabel.org (a site that lists products made by union members), www.UnionPlus.org,(products and services for union members) www.usab2c.com,(many different types of products made by union members) www.AthleticAppeal.com, (Jeans, shirts, slacks and other clothing products made by union members) www.shopunionmade.org,(lists union made products and their websites) These are just a few that we have listed here. There are many more products that are made in the USA by hard working union brothers and sisters. Please support them as they support us and our products.

UAW Family Scholarship Program 2008

Why not try something different for your vacation this summer. Spend an education and relaxation-filled week at the UAW's Walter and May Reuther Family Education Center in Onaway, Michigan. The Family Scholarship Program is designed to lift your spirits, teaching members what being a union family is all about while providing everyone with vacation memories that won't wash away, even after you are far from the shores of Black Lake. Enjoy a wonderful education along with fun and lifelong memories of your family at Black Lake. Besides, the UAW pays for all of the lodging, food and program costs. To be eligible, you need to be a UAW member in good standing and have not attended previous summer scholarship programs. Your UAW family memories await. To learn more, click here.

Beware of Dangerous Chinese Imports

Remember that the buyer must be aware when purchasing any imported items. When you must buy a non-American, non-Union product, please use these links—National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, FDA, Consumer Product Safety Commission—to make an informed choice. In this, the Information Age, there are more resources available to use than ever before. Please purchase American made, Union made products whenever possible. When you can't, these three links are very informative for making the safest purchases possible for you and your family.

Good and Welfare

As they have in the past, members of UAW Local 211 give generously of their time and money when tragedy strikes. Please contact us if you know of an active or retired, UAW Local 211 member or one of their family member(s) who needs assistance. UAW Local 211 cares and responds to those in need. Send an email to local211@defnet.com or call 419.784.5399 to contact the community service department.