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Veterans Committee Report: Reg Childs,
Chairman Local 1050 Veterans Committee
Happy Holidays to all my Local 1050
Brothers and Sisters! It has been a whirlwind past few
months as we try to get our bearings, and get up to
speed on the many facets of the Veterans Committee. We
have successfully presented our Veterans Day Program on
November 11th with a strong turnout and the
support of Alcoans.
We are near completion of our Local’s effort in
the Million Cards of Holiday Greetings, the nationwide
effort to send holiday greetings around the world to or
men and women in the Armed Forces. If you haven’t had an
opportunity to sign a card and to send your personal
greetings, please see your committee chairman, job
stewards, or officers for details on how to participate.
It’s never too late to say “THANK YOU!”
The holidays bring to mind some of our
happiest moments, be they family, friends or life events
that trigger thoughts that are warm, comforting and
bring a smile to our faces each time we think of them.
The holidays have a tendency to blur life’s troubles and
fears and for a little while’ takes us away from the day
to day events of life. Unfortunately , our servicemen
and women may not be able to escape from their
experiences, because their circumstances demand
vigilance and duty calls, even
the memories of
home, placed firmly in the backs of their mind; must be
muted Those who
defend us around the world, diligently , ever alert and
faithfully bearing the burden of protecting our
freedoms; always should have a
place in our
minds during this season of cheer, and would be honored
, I’m sure; should we give a toast to them with our
favorite beverage, along with our prayers for the safe
return of them all, so they may too; one day, have an
opportunity to smile and remember. As a former Marine
who found himself so many miles away from the
comforting, warm and secure shores of home, I KNOW they
will appreciate your kind words and thoughts.
In closing, I would like to thank
everyone who has supported me since taking over as
Chairman; with a special acknowledgement, to our
President Don Mohn who insisted (firmly!) that I could
do the job, and would not take NO for an answer. The two
past Chairmen of the Veterans Committee, Brothers Jesse
Deele and Bill Lococo, who have been ever faithful, with
their insight, advice and encouragement, along with
rolling up their sleeves and doing the dirty work, I
would be remiss if I did not shout out as well to Karen
Becker, Christine Bayer and Shervon Montgomery-Redd,
forces in their own right on the Women’s Committee, for
their avid support as well. Thank You!
Happy holidays and a wish for a Safe,
Prosperous and Healthy New Year to us all!
In Solidarity,
Reg Childs
UAW Local 1050 Veterans Committee
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