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2008 Fred Myers Scholarship

The 2008 Scholarship winners were awarded their scholarships at the Annual Awards Dinner which was held this year at UAW Local 651 Union Hall. Each it year is held right after the
Bowling Tournament

Lindsay Angst­­-- Attending Michigan State University
Majoring in Human Resource Management
Father Norm Angst is a member of Local 599
Quote “because of unions, workers have better hours and wages, safer working conditions, Fairly divided work, good benefits, and job security”

Ryan Cole—Attending Michigan Technological University
Majoring in Electrical Engineering
Father Rex Cole is a member of Local 1292
Quote   “I come from a very diverse union background my great-grand father a mine worker, my grand father and father UAW members”

Tracy Fournie­­r—Attending Saginaw Valley State University
Majoring in Elementary Education
Father Patrick Fournier is a member of Local 599
Quote “I am thankful for the effort that my family has put into the UAW, because it gave me a comfortable lifestyle and opportunities I would not have had otherwise”

Matthew Keeler—Attending University of Michigan
Majoring in Communications
Mother Brenda Keeler is a member of Local 599
Quote “I am so grateful the union has been a part of my family life. The UAW is great for all its’ members”

Jason Manningham—Attending University of Michigan
Majoring in Business
Father Gaeten Manningham is a member of local 599
Quote “I realize that union workers and community members realize true benefits from the union”

Sarah McDowell—Attending Grand Valley State University
Majoring in Theater
Father Harold McDowell is a member of Local 599
Quote “A union is solidarity, unity, and peace of mind that someone is standing with you, fighting for fair and equal treatment”

Daniel Moreno—Attending Oakland University
Majoring in East Asian Studies
Father Fernando Moreno is a member of Local 1292
Quote “If it weren’t for unions what would hold a workforce together beyond fear of losing one’s job at the whims of a capricious employer”

David Moreno—Attending Oakland University
Majoring in East Asian Studies with focus in Japan
Father Fernando Moreno is a member of local 1292
Quote “Without the union I don’t know how my family would have survived at all”

Shane Smethwick—Attending University of Michigan
Majoring in Engineering
Father Bart Smethwick is a member of Local 599
Quote “I think more people should join or organize a union because it has made my family even more proud and has done a prodigious amount of good for workers in general”

Ryan Vincent—Attending Mott Community College
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Father Fred Vincent is a member of Local 1811
Quote “Unions help to create a fair work place for employees”

Brooke Wellman—Attending Central Michigan University
Majoring in Commercial Recreation
Father Chris Wellman is a member of local 599
Quote “Union workers come together as a team to help benefit their lives and the lives of the
people in the community”

Holly Whalen—Attending University of Michigan
Majoring in Physical Therapy
Father Larry Whalen is a member of Local 599
Quote “One reason for my parents strong sense of support, both emotionally and physically, is because of the UAW union”