UFCW Local 373 R/532 Retirees Page

Executive Board Meeting 3rd Tuesday of each month at
UFCW Local 373R Union Hall at 10:00am
Membership meeting 4th Tuesday of each month at
Moose Lodge #468 337 Nebraska St. Vallejo, CA. 94590
Luncheon at 12:00 pm - Business Meeting and Entertainment at 1:00pm

Happy Thanksgiving, Season Greetings and Merry Christmas to all

PRESIDENT MESSAGE………. Kalvin Korff
Finally a dream has come true.  Welcome one, welcome all.  At last we have our very own website.  I would like to thank our sponsor president, President Linda Russell and the all of the other Bay Area presidents that have offered their support and their combined effort in this endeavor.  Special thanks goes out Mr. Phil Tucker, president of Union Automation for his advice, support and expertise in setting up the web site for all of the Bay Area retirees clubs to use and enjoy.  I would like to give a special thanks to Carmen Slack, Union Automation's Web Master, for her caring, teaching and most of all her patience with us "oldies but goodies," in setting up our web site.  She has more patients than a hospital, and I am one of them that flunked "Computers For Dummies," (LOL). Together we had a vision, yes SOLIDARITY works. 

EVENTS:  Christmas Luncheon. 
WHERE: Our annual Christmas Luncheon will take place at the Moose Lodge #   468, located 337 Nebraska St. Vallejo, CA. 94590. 

WHEN: Tuesday, December 17, 2002

WHY:  To have fun and enjoy the Holiday Festivities.

TIME: 11:00 am - No host bar. 

12:00pm. Christmas Luncheon, menu - Ham, Turkey Breast, sweet Potatoes, Red Garlic Potatoes, delicious vegetables, salads, plus all the trimmings.  Dessert is Cheese Cake, Apple Pie and beverage.

1:00 pm Entertainment, installation of new officers, awards, door prizes, and raffle.

DOOR PRIZES:
Two, Gift Certificates valued at $120.00 each. For B&G Tires in Vallejo. 
One, All American Santa 3ft. tall value $149.00.
Four, $25.00 gift certificates.

RAFFLE PRIZES: 
One, Hand crafted Mann Doll 3ft. tall, value $110.00
One, Dash Away eighth edition cast art, value $59.00
Two, Quillos HANDMADE (Single quilt that folds into a pillow.) priceless
Two, sticker boxes (containing hundreds and hundreds of stickers) priceless 
One, Silver Egg Fantasy value $55.00, gift certificates, special hand made gifts, and many, many, many prizes, to numerous to mention and surprises for all.
COST:
Retiree Club Member $12.00 each Guest $15.00 each
Tickets are on sale now.  Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope if you are purchasing tickets by U.S. Mail.  Address for tickets is 150 Silverado Trail Sp. #3, Napa, CA. 94559, c/o Jesse Lunceford.  You may also purchase tickets in person at our November meeting.  Last date to purchase tickets is December 5th.  For complete information and tickets contact Jesse Lunceford at area code (707) 226-7214.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
November:  Mr. Joe Fischer, guitarist and singer.
December:  Christmas Luncheon
January:  Patricia Kite, Seniors Outreach Coordinator for Napa and Solano Counties.
February:  Kiki, guitarist and singer or Joe Fischer, guitarist and singer.
March:  Bingo

NOTE OF THANKS & RETIREES WIN STANLEY GOLF CUP
We would like to thank and acknowledge our sister Local 870 Retiree Club for their sponsorship in our 4th Annual Stanley Lathen Golf Tournament.  The retiree team of Ben Kuduk, Gerald Singer, Dick Jones and Kalvin Korff have "bragging rights" for this year.  We defeated Local 373R active member team by one stoke.  The score was 63-64.

CLUB ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2002
1. Our club is the first retiree club, to our knowledge, in the history of the UFCW International Union, to join the Active Ballot Club with their sponsor union.  We had 127 retirees that became ABC members.
2. We bestowed the title of president emeritus to Mr. Charlie Phillipson, our first retiree's president, of our club.  We also bestowed a Life Time Membership to Past President Myrtle Halden. 
3. We voted in April as a club to implement our Attendance Award.
4. We voted to implement a Charity Fund, using the Safeway Club Card, to help children, battered women shelters, and teen crisis centers.  We have reached out to seven different organizations in Napa and Solano Counties.
5. We voted to established the first ever UFCW Local 373R/532 Retiree's President's Award.  This award is given to person out side of our club that has promoted union and seniors issues, in the best interest of union and non-retirees of the Bay Area, in California and across the United States.
6. We co-sponsored the Stanley Lathen Golf Tournament and successfully raised over $3,000.00 for scholarships for active and retiree spouses, dependent children and dependent grandchildren.
7. We went on a membership drive and we increased our membership from 138 to 177.

TRAVEL  WITH  LAVERNE:
Listed below are trips and tours that are available to all retiree members in the Bay Area.  For information contact Laverne Johnson at (707) 644-9685.
Springtime in the Dessert
March 9 - 14, 2003
5 Nights & 6 Days
$899.00 per person, based on double occupancy
$1099.00 per person, based on single occupancy
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Round trip transfers from Vallejo Elks to Oakland Airport
Round trip airfare from Oakland to Las Vegas
Deluxe Motor coach
1 Night Las Vegas - Monte Carlo Hotel
2 Nights Death Valley - Furnace Creek Ranch
2 Nights Laughlin - Colorado Belle Hotel
Meals: 4 Dinners and 5 Breakfasts
Tour includes Scotty's Castle, Death Valley Tour Guide, and luggage handling.
This is the best time of the year to enjoy Death Valley in full bloom, 3.3 million acres of desert scenery.  Swimming, hiking, carriages, restaurants, a General Store and the Borax Museum are all close by.  You will enjoy death Valley's natural beauty and experience being at the lowest point below sea level (214 ft.) in the Western Hemisphere, and Devil's Golf Course (this is a mountain formation that resembles a golf course.)  You will also visit Ubehle Crater, Scotty's Castle, Furnace Creek, and Badwater Basin.  Day time temperatures are moderate during this time of the year for you to enjoy. 
Of course Las Vegas and Laughlin is yours with its glamour and excitement.  Don't miss out on this great vacation package.  Call Laverne at (707) 644-9685 for complete details on Springtime in the Dessert.


YOSEMITE IN SUMMERTIME
Featuring Mammoth & Carson Valley
June 16th  - 20th    5 Days & 4 Nights
$595.00 per person based on double occupancy
$795.00 per person based on single occupancy

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Deluxe Motor coach
2 Nights at Yosemite View Lodge, El Portal, CA.
1 Night at the Sierra Nevada Inn, Mammoth, CA.
1 Night at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden, NV.
Valley Floor tour in Yosemite 3 Dinners   4 Breakfasts
Enjoy your scenic drive by deluxe motor coach through the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  On Day 2 & 3, you will be the honored guest of Yosemite and you will see Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls.  There will be plenty of leisure time to explore Yosemite Village.  You will see the valley floor of Yosemite and the natural beauty that nature has created.  The hospitality of the Sierra Nevada Inn awaits us.
On Day 4, our travel takes us north with a view of the snow capped Sierra Nevada range, and the beauty of unspoiled Mono Lake.  When we arrive in Minden, Nevada the hospitality of the Carson Valley Inn is ours to enjoy.  Casino fun, good times and great food are all ours to enjoy to the fullest, GOOD LUCK.
On Day 5, we get ready to depart, after our stomach are full and our pockets are lined with gambling winnings, we only have to sit back and relax on our drive home.  This tour has shown you such beautiful natural scenery, that you will want to hold in your memory for a life time.


Especially for TOUCH OF CLASS…
PANAMA CANAL
Escorted by Laverne Johnson
October 28-November 8, 2003
Step aboard Holland America's Flagship
*****
MS Rotterdam
TOUR FEATURES:
Airport transfers Airport / Hotel /Ship
Roundtrip airfare San Francisco/ Ft. Lauderdale
ONE NIGHT pre-cruise in Ft. Lauderdale
11 DAY CRUISE aboard MS ROTTERDAM
Including all meals & shipboard activities.
Bottle of WINE in cabin
All transfers - airport/ hotel/ship/ airport
All taxes on included features & Port taxes Baggage handling for one suitcase per person.
Take advantage of Holland America's commitment to service and elegance aboard the MS Rotterdam as she sails through the Caribbean and the PANAMA CANAL.  It doesn't get any better than watching two centuries of history and vision unfold.
Delve into history and culture on this timely and refined journey as you visit the exciting ports of Curacao, Aruba, Cartegena, Costa Rica, and the private island of Half Moon Bay.
Experience how the MS Rotterdam has just the right personal touch you deserve.  Holland America pays attention to the smallest details from the soft cotton towels to the in-house florist on board so your travels will be at its best throughout your journey.

Prices are Per Person Based on Double Occupancy
Cat. Stateroom Description
INSIDE MAIN DECK
K Two lower beds or queen-size bed. $2270.00

OUTSIDE DOLPHIN DECK
F Two lower beds or queen-size bed. $2550.00

Space is limited on each category - First-Come/ First Served Basis.
Call Laverne at area code (707) 644-9685 for complete details.

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