Congratulations 2009 Fred Myers Scholarship Recipients!
Not all Recipients shown. Picture was taken at the awards dinner
The 2009 Scholarship winners were awarded their scholarships at the Annual Awards Dinner which was held this year at UAW Local 651 Union Hall. Each year it is held right after the Bowling Tournament
Ryan Vincent—Attending Lansing Community College
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Father Fred Vincent is a member of Local 1811
Quote “Unions help to prevent injustices, along with supporting the surrounding communities and providing scholarships”Lindsay Angst-- Attending Michigan State University
Majoring in Human Resource Management
Father Norm Angst is a member of Local 599
Quote “When I was younger, I never quite understood what the purpose of a union was and how it benefited my family and I asked my dad. He told me that the union was protection to him and without it, his job maybe much different or may not exist.”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”Sarah White—Attending University of Michigan
Majoring in nursing
Father Phillip White is a member of local 599
Quote “I firmly believe in the importance of unions and am thankful that my parents shared with me their union values”Jessica White—Attending Northern Michigan University
Majoring in Nursing
Father Phillip White is a member of Local 599
Quote “I feel that the union has positively affected my family and has given me something to be thankful for because it has not only ensured my father’s rights as a worker, but numerous other employees around the country.”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”Danielle Percy—Attending Western Michigan University
Majoring in Arts and Science
Father Bruce Percy is a member of Local 599
Quote “The union has greatly shaped my life, and I am incredibly thankful for it”Sara Tinnin—Attending University of Michigan Flint
Majoring Medical Field
Father Frank Tinnin is a member of local 599
Quote “My life would have been totally different if my dad did not have the assurance and job safety that the union provided him”Sara Regan—Attending University of Michigan
Majoring in Medical Field
Father Gerard Regan is a member of Local 598
Quote “In my experience, the union’s existence is vital to the just treatment of autoworkers, especially here in Flint”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”Katie Foster—Attending Ferris State University
Majoring in Pharmacy
Father Norman Foster is a member of Local 599
Quote “If I ever have the chance I will definitely work at a union job instead of a company with no union”Kelly Yancho- Attending Eastern Michigan University
Majoring Education
Father Jerome Yancho is a member of Local 599
Quote “Considering our economy in its current state, Unions are needed now more than ever.”Kristen Jerichow—Attending Kettering University
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Father James Jerichow is a member of Local 599
Quote “In these tough economic times, the union has become even more important.”
Archive: 2008 Fred Myers Scholarship Recipients
