June 10, 2011
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In this Blue Oval Connect Weekly
Briefing…
- Ford to Triple Production Capacity of Electrified Vehicles in North America by 2013, Led by C-MAX Hybrid, C-MAX Energi
- Ford Mid-Decade Outlook Calls for Global Sales Growth, Stronger Margins, Expansion in Asia
- New Entry-Level Structure Provides Career Path, Brings Additional Jobs to Ford
- Ford Crew Chief Telematics System Can Improve Fuel Economy by Up to 20 Percent Through Better Fleet Management
- Ford Global Design Team Speaks in Single Voice
- Video: (Bloomberg TV) Ford to Boost Global Sales; A Look at Key Points in Ford's History
- Outside Voices: (CNBC) Economy Still Recovering Despite Weak Data: Ford Chief

Ford to Triple Production Capacity of Electrified Vehicles in North America by 2013, Led by C-MAX Hybrid, C-MAX Energi
Ford announced this week it is tripling production capacity of its electrified vehicle lineup through 2013, further boosting volumes of its all-new C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, which begin production next year.
Ford is electrifying platforms – versus a single vehicle – to offer customers the most choice. Five electrified vehicles are planned for North America by 2012 – including the Transit Connect Electric, on sale now, and Focus Electric this year. The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid will be followed by another next-generation hybrid in 2012.
To read the full article, click here.
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Ford Mid-Decade Outlook Calls for Global Sales Growth, Stronger Margins, Expansion in Asia
This week, Ford conducted an "Investor Day" in New York City to share our outlook for the middle of the decade with the investment community. Clearly, our results to date have been strong and our transformation remarkable. Now it is time to share with all our stakeholders where we are going.
Together, we are entering the growth phase of our plan. Importantly, we are explaining that this next phase does not require a new plan or a shift in focus. In fact, it is by staying laser-focused on our One Ford plan that we expect to serve our customers around the world with a complete family of best-in-class vehicles.
To read the full article, click here.
Related Material:
New Entry-Level Structure Provides Career Path, Brings Additional Jobs to Ford
A new entry-level wage structure negotiated as part of the 2007 UAW-Ford Collective Bargaining Agreement is enabling Ford to create additional jobs through in-sourcing an increasing amount of production work throughout its U.S. manufacturing plants.
The UAW and Ford agreed that 20 percent of Ford's U.S. hourly workforce could be comprised of entry-level employees, a benefit that will allow the company to achieve overall labor costs that are more competitive with U.S. manufacturing operations of foreign automakers like Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Nissan.
To read the full article, click here.
Ford Crew Chief Telematics System Can Improve Fuel Economy by Up to 20 Percent through Better Fleet Management
Users of Ford Crew Chief™ powered by Telogis are improving fuel efficiency for their fleets by up to 20 percent through better management of vehicle diagnostics, location and driver behavior.
Crew Chief was developed by Ford in response to commercial customer demand for a system that would allow fleet managers to monitor the location of the trucks in their fleets. To help managers improve the fleet operation even further, Ford developed a system that reports vehicle diagnostics along with driver behavior.
To read the full article, click here.

Ford Global Design Team Speaks in Single Voice
Prior to the One Ford plan, design teams in different regions of the world operated as individual organizations. Consequently, a Ford Focus in the U.S. bore little resemblance to its counterparts in Europe and Asia Pacific and Africa.
Today, Ford has a cohesive global design team that speaks in a single voice. And the result is products like the new 2012 Ford Focus – one global vehicle designed to appeal to a broad range of customers throughout the world.
To read the full article, click here.
Jarrett-Gordon Ford Lincoln Displays Green Renovations to Key Business Leaders
Jarrett-Gordon Ford Lincoln is one of only three dealerships in the country chosen by Ford to take part in a "green initiative" pilot program. Ford's commitment to contributing to a better world further expanded with the announcement of the "Go Green" Dealership Sustainability Program launched February of 2010 at the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention.
As part of the partnership with Ford and the Rocky Mountain Institute, Jarrett-Gordon Ford Lincoln became the first dealership to complete the energy-efficient renovations.
To read the full article, click here.
Ford Partnership with Disabled Veterans a Lasting Legacy
Through the generosity of Ford, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will be able to transport more of America's wounded warriors who may otherwise go without needed medical care.
Ford, a longtime DAV supporter, is donating another U.S. $200,000 for the purchase of eight new vehicles for the DAV Transportation Network which provides free rides for veterans to and from their medical appointments. In addition, Ford is providing $25,000 for the purchase of a Ford Explorer for the DAV's Washington Headquarters.
To read the full article, click here.
Ford Creates Digital Space for Hispanics to Interact Using Social Media
Ready Pa Tu Mundo (Ready for Your World) is the new social media platform where Hispanics can meet, interact and share Latino life using a combination of Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
Ready Pa Tu Mundo (www.readypatumundo.com) was created with the Hispanic Ford Fiesta buyer in mind appealing to their sense of style and optimism for life. This is an important segment for Ford since Hispanics are twice more likely than non-Hispanic customers to purchase a car in this segment as their first vehicle ever or their first new vehicle.
To read the full article, click here.

Ford Increases Production to Meet Strong Demand for New C-MAX
Ford's all-new C-MAX is surpassing sales expectations recording more than 100,000 sales and orders since its launch late last year.
To read the full article, click here.
Ford Leads U.K. Market in May
Ford was U.K. market leader in May with increased sales and share. The Fiesta and Focus were the No. 1 and 2 bestsellers in the month and for the year to date, while the Transit continued its reign as the best-selling commercial vehicle.
To read the full article, click here.
Ford Sees Significant APA Sales Growth in May
Ford reported an impressive May performance across in markets Asia Pacific and Africa, with strong sales and increased share, most notably in the ASEAN region, where key markets continue to double and triple sales year-over-year.
To read the full article, click here.
Innovations for Fiesta and Ka in Germany
Fiesta and Ka enter the new model year in Germany with an extended range of features and options.
To read the full article, click here.

Ford to Boost Global Sales; A Look at Key Points in Ford's History (CNN: Newsroom) Ford unveiled a plan this week to expand globally, including in China and India. Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally said in an earlier interview that Ford is making money on smaller vehicles. He said Ford is committed to the consumer and best-in-class products.
Click here to view video.
Analyst Says Ford is Success, But Still Faces Struggles in Emerging Markets
(Bloomberg TV) George Magliano of IHS Automotive is interviewed. He says Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally has done a terrific job, with Ford being a great success story in the auto industry. However, he says Ford is unfortunately still heavily dependent on North American business for a large chunk of its vehicle sales.
Click here to view video.

Economy Still Recovering Despite Weak Data: Ford Chief (CNBC) Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford told CNBC Friday the U.S. economy is still in "recovery mode" despite recent weak data on jobs and manufacturing.
To read the full article, click here.
Ford Strategy Will Call for Stepping Up Expansion, Especially in Asia
(New York Times) Despite gloomy economic conditions and uncertain prospects for global auto sales, Ford is accelerating its expansion plans and setting high targets for international growth, particularly in Asia.
To read the full article, click here.
Ford Targets 50 Percent Sales Increase Over Next Four Years
(CNBC: Behind the Wheel with Phil LeBeau) Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally told investors on Tuesday, his company plans to increase sales by 50 percent over the next four years.
To read the full article, click here.
Next GM: Execs Say Carmaker Focused on Long-Term Success
(Detroit Free Press) At GM, executives sometimes talk about "Dan moments." Those are the times when GM CEO Dan Akerson refocuses executives during a debate, dives into data to ensure an idea has a solid business case or pushes GM to move faster.
To read the full article, click here.
Chrysler IPO Not Likely Until 2012: Sergio Marchionne (Reuters) A public share offering for Chrysler Group LLC is more likely to occur in 2012 than this year because the automaker needs a longer track record of performance, the company's chief executive said on Friday.
To read the full article, click here.
Nissan's Leaf Being Driven in Government's Electric Vehicle Pilot Program
(Automotive Discovery) The Nissan Leaf, Nissan's very first 100 percent electric vehicle, was part of a 116-car fleet chosen by the U.S. government for their employees and recently handed out to twenty government agencies.
To read the full article, click here.
Consumer Reports: Best Cars for High Gas Mileage
(Consumer Reports) Even though gas prices have fallen off from their peak near U.S. $4 a gallon, car shoppers still are looking for models with high gas mileage.
To read the full article, click here.

Ford Employees
Recreation Association (FERA)
Location: Lower Mezzanine of Ford World
Headquarters Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Ford Conference Event Center Wednesday (on Village Road across from The Henry Ford)
Desk hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m.
Club Information:
Find a club that's right for you we have 45 Clubs!
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Fun and Travel FERA Discounts:
Auto Rama, Feb. 25-27, 2011 - Tickets $14
Golf Michigan Play Books - $10
2011 Entertainment Books - $25
Travel Cruises and Resorts
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Online listing of known Retiree Clubs and Groups.
Atlanta Salaried Retirees Second Tuesday in September (Milton, Ga.) The next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Ford Regional Office (13010 Morris Rd. Corporate Center One Ste. 500) from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you would like further information about the meetings or the Ford Metro Atlanta Salaried Retirees Club, please contact Bob Loovis at COUNTRYCOVEFARM@comcast.net.
Automatic Transmission Product Design & Engineering Retiree
Breakfast Club Second Wednesday of Every Month (Northville,
Mich.) The group meets at 9 a.m. for breakfast at Senate Coney
Island off Haggerty Road just south of 6 Mile Road on the west side of the
street (39430 Dun Rovin Drive). For additional information, contact Mike
Carlin at OLDSEADOG@wowway.com.
Building "H" Club – Michigan Information Technology Systems
Retirees Second Thursday of Every Month (Dearborn, Mich.)
The club meets at 11:30 a.m. at Building H on Michigan
Avenue. For more information, call 313-402-0044 or e-mail FLCOTE@aol.com.
Buffalo Stamping Salaried Retirees
Every First Monday in the Month (Buffalo, N.Y.)
The Buffalo Stamping Salaried Retirees group meets the first Monday of each month at 12 p.m. If the first Monday is a holiday, the group meets the second Monday instead. The group meets for lunch at Danny's Restaurant (4300 Abbott Road) at the corner of Route 20A and Abbott Road. For more information, contact Bob Mueller at MKZMUELLER@verizon.net.
Canadian Ford Alumni Third Wednesday of Every Month
(Oakville, Ontario, Canada) The Ford Alumni is made up of
retirees from Ford of Canada's Sales, Marketing, Parts,
Service and Central staffs. Breaking Ford news is provided electronically
to members and we have a luncheon on the third Wednesday of each month.
For more information, please contact Bob Rideout at BRIDEOUT@sympatico.ca.
Chicago Stamping Plant Retiree Reunion (Lexington, Tenn.)
The Chicago Stamping Reunion is held annually the weekend before Labor Day (Aug. 26-28) at the Pin Oak Lodge inside Natchez Trace State Park (24845 Natchez Trace Rd.). For more information, contact Marvin Huffstutler at 618-841-4764 or Ace Dempsay at 931-520-0427 or e-mail at ADEMPSAY@frontiernet.net.
Chicago Stamping Plant Salaried Retiree Club Twice a Year
(June, Dec) (Schererville, Ind.) The group meets twice a year
at Tiebel's (U.S. 30 & Hwy. 41). Spouses are welcome. For more
information, contact Ray Schmelzer at RAYTIREE@aol.com.
Cincinnati Transmission Plants Salaried Retirees Club Fourth Wednesday of Every Month (Cincinnati, Ohio)
The Ford Batavia and Sharonville Transmission Plants Salaried Retirees and guests meet each month on the fourth Wednesday at noon for lunch at various locations. Although the group consists mostly of salaried retirees, all are welcome. The group has two picnics per year in May and September. For more information, monthly notices and reminders, please contact Richard Holthaus at HOLTHAUSRA@earthlink.net or call 513-825-0494.
Cleveland Engine and Casting Plants Salaried Retiree Club (North Olmsted, Ohio)
If you would like to join the Cleveland Engine and Casting Plants Salaried Retiree Club, it is $15 a year, which can be made payable to the Ford Retiree Club (P.O. Box 566, North Olmsted, OH 44070). It is $10 for surviving spouses and retirees over the age of 80. For more information, please contact Mary Kay Dessoffy at FORDRETIREES@yahoo.com.
Dearborn Assembly Plant Retirees Third Wednesday of Every
Month (Livonia, Mich.) Dearborn Assembly Plant retirees and
guests meet each month at Richard's Family Restaurant (39305 Plymouth
Road). The group meets at 12:30 p.m. for lunch from the restaurant's menu
and followed by announcements, jokes, camaraderie, and so forth. All Ford
retirees from the area are welcomed to join us. For additional
information, contact Rose at ROZLAF@aol.com.
Dearborn Assembly Retiree Breakfast Club First Monday of
Every Month (Dearborn, Mich.) The Dearborn Assembly Plant
Retiree Breakfast Club meets at 9 a.m. at the Big Boy Restaurant (13001
Michigan Avenue at Miller Road) the first Monday of every month. Everyone
is welcome. For more information, contact Henry Russell Jr. at HRARJR@yahoo.com.
Dearborn Engine & Fuel Tank Retirees First Thursday of
Every Month (Westland, Mich.) The Dearborn Engine and Fuel Tank Retirees luncheon will be held at Fire Mountain Restaurant (34615 Warren Rd.) at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Hazel Parker-Fuller at HJFULLER@ameritech.net or call 313-310-3537.
Dearborn Frame Plant Retirees (Southfield, Mich.) Second
Tuesday of Every Month The group meets for breakfast and
networking at L George's (26799 Greenfield Rd). For more information,
contact Sandra Hutson at SKHUTSON@sbcglobal.net.
Field Accounting Department (F.A.D.) Second Thursday of
Every Other Month (Livonia, Mich.) The F.A.D. retiree group
meets on the odd months of the year on Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and
Nov. We meet at G. Subo's Leather Bottle Restaurant (20300 Farmington Rd.)
For more information, contact Bob Briolat at REBRIOLAT@aol.com. Spouses are always
welcome.
Ford 5R55 Automatic Transmission Systems Design Retirees Group
Third Wednesday of Every Month (Livonia, Mich.) The
retiree group meets at Richard's Restaurant (39305 Plymouth Road) at 10
a.m. All are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Jeff
Ebersole at EBERSOLE.JEFF@gmail.com.
Ford Air Transportation Office Retirees First Thursday of
Every Month (Taylor, Mich.) Ford Air Transportation Office
retirees meet once a month at noon for lunch at the Lakes of Taylor
Restaurant (25505 Northline Road). For more information, contact Pauline
Smart Bozyk at PSMARTY@att.net.
Ford Body & Assembly Operations/Vehicle Operations
Salaried Retiree Luncheon Twice a Year (May, Oct.) (Westland, Mich.) The group meets twice a year for a luncheon get-together. Guests are welcome. For more
information, contact Pat Heavener at PHEAVENER@mi.rr.com.
Ford of Canada Ladies' Retirees Group Second Wednesday of
Every Month (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) The Ladies' Retirees
group consists of all FOC Ladies retired from Head Office in Oakville,
Regional Offices, Oakville Assembly Plant, and Bramalea Parts Distribution
Centre. The Ladies meet at the Oakville Golf and Country Club for lunch.
For more information, please contact Judy Killeavy at MKILLEAV@sympatico.ca.
Ford Chassis Retirees Breakfast (Livonia, Mich.) First
Monday of Every Month The group (OLD Bldg #5 Chassis
Designers, Checkers, Detailers, CAD retirees) meets at Big Boy's (37123 6
Mile Road) at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Vince Asta at VASTA1955@att.net.
Ford Dearborn Engine & Fuel Tank Retirees First
Thursday of Every Month (Taylor, Mich.) Dearborn Engine &
Fuel Tank retirees and guests meet the first Thursday of the month at the
Fire Mountain Restaurant (14691 Huron), starting at 11 a.m. For more
information, contact Hazel Fuller at HJFULLER@ameritech.net.
Ford FCSD Retiree Lunch Club-GB First Wednesday of the Month (Mar, June, Sept and Dec) (Essex, U.K.) The next general meeting will be held the first Wednesday of March, June, September & December with a location that is to be announced locally. Informal meetings last for three hours and comprise of discussions on various topics such as an assortment of Ford issues, new products, product issues and shares along with a lunch that follows. If you would like further information about the meetings or the Ford FCSD Retiree Lunch Club-GB, please contact Dennis Gull
at DENNIS@GULL1619.freeserve.co.uk.
Ford Glass UAW Local 737 Retirees Fourth Tuesday of Every
Month (except Dec.) (Nashville, Tenn.) Ford Glass UAW Local
737 retirees meet each month at 10 a.m. Business is discussed and problems
are approached. The group has guest speakers, as well as guest
representatives to help keep retirees informed. There also is a Retiree
Banquet in October of each year. A very large gathering of old friends and
a great time. All retirees of the UAW-FORD in the area are invited and
welcome. For more information, contact Bill Fry at BFRY10@aol.com.
Ford Human Resources Retiree Group Third Wednesday of Every
Month (Detroit Area) The Human Resources Retiree Group meets
monthly. For more information, contact Don Hayes at DNLDHAYES@aol.com.
Ford Old Timers Club Twice a Year (May, Sept.) (Dearborn, Mich.) The Ford Old Timers Club meets twice a year for a mid-May Luncheon and a mid-September Fall Dinner at Park Place Catering (23400 Park St.) A guest speaker, usually a Ford executive, attends to discuss a special subject of interest at that time. Most recent speakers were Alan Mulally, Mark Fields, Peter Horbury and Greg C. Smith. Any Ford retiree and his/her spouse are welcome at any time. If you would like further information about the meetings or the Ford Old Timers Club, please contact Donald J. Van Kirk, president, at 1-313-563-0029 or D_VANKIRK@comcast.net .
Ford Pensionaerverein Saarlouis e.V. Every Thursday of Every Week (Saarlouis, Germany) The Ford Pensionaerverein Saarlouis e.V. club meets every Thursday of every week at the Lachwaldschenke, Saarwellingen at 14 clock for walking, depending on the weather. In addition, we take day trips and multi-day trips. If you would like further information about this club, please contact Manfred Hager at MHAGER1@web.de.
Ford PRC First Monday of Every Month (Taylor, Mich.) Ford PRC meets the first Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at Little Daddy's (22250 Eureka Rd.) If you would like further information about the event, please contact Charlie Pickins at CPICKENS4946@att.net.
Ford Retired Workers Chapter 906 of Mahwah, N.J.
Second Thursday of Every Month (Mahwah, N.J.)
Meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church (900 Darlington Avenue). Coffee and buns will be served before the meeting for the convenience of our members. As always, we will have all of our Benefit Representatives; medical; hearing; dental and vision. There are no meetings during the months of July or August. All retired workers, spouses and surviving spouses are welcome.
For more information, contact Mike DiMilta at MIKIE426@gmail.com.
Ford Retirees Club of The Villages Florida Third Thursday of the Month (The Villages, Fla.) The Ford Retirees Club of the Villages Florida has been formed and are meeting at 10:30 a.m. at Laurel Manor Recreational Center in the Monroe Room (1895 Laurel Manor Drive). There will be no meetings the months of June, July and August. For more information, contact Weldon Gorlich at WGORLICH@comcast.net or 1-352-753-1950 or Richard Hitz at DICKHITZ@comcast.net or 1-352-259-2635.
Ford Rouge Plant Railroad Operations Retiree Group Last
Tuesday of the Month (Dearborn, Mich.) The Ford Rouge Plant
Railroad Operations Retiree Group meets at Leon's Restaurant (23830
Michigan Ave.) at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ford Rouge Plant Transportation
Services retirees also are welcome. For more information, contact Frank
Evanko at FEVANKO123@comcast.net.
Ford Rouge Transportation Retirees First Wednesday of Every
Month (Woodhaven, Mich.) The Ford Rouge Transportation
retirees meet each month for breakfast at Louie's Restaurant (I-75 and
West Road) at 9 a.m. The group has been meeting since 1999. The gatherings
are well attended with good conversation and discussions on the future of
Ford and the auto industry. For more information, contact Leo R. (Dick)
Esper at DMESPER@chartermi.net.
Ford Salaried Retirees Association First and Third Thursday of
Every Month (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) The Ford Salaried Retirees Association meet at the Quality Inn (754 Bronte Rd., Oakville, Ontario) in the Hampton Room. Additionally, all members receive our 9th Line newsletter. Each year, two golf tournaments take place along with an annual picnic in August. We pride ourselves on staying in contact with retirees from coast to coast. For more information, please contact Irene Saunders at ISAUNDERS@sympatico.ca.
Ford Salaried Retirees Club – Louisville Kentucky
Twice a Year (Location TBA) The club represents both Louisville Assembly plants and is involved in Dare to Care (food distribution), golf leagues and Race Day's at Churchill Downs. We have two annual luncheons. For more information, contact President Ken Jones at KEN.POPPY@insightbb.com.
Ford Technical Illustration and Graphics Retirees – EEE, Bldg.
3, FMCC, WHQ (Northville, Mich.) First Monday of Every
Month The group meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at George's
Senate Coney Island Restaurant (39430 Dun Rovin Drive – first traffic
light south of Six Mile Rd., on Haggerty Rd.). For more information,
please contact Grant Beard at GBEARD3741@aol.com.
Ford Tool and Die Skilled Trades Retirees First Wednesday of
the Month (Mar, June, Sept and Dec) (Dearborn, Mich.) Ford
Tool and Die Skilled Trades Retirees meet at 10 a.m. at Local 600 (10550
Dix Avenue), with coffee and donuts served at 9:30 a.m. Ladies always
welcome. For more information, contact Bud Lusk at BVLTAL@aol.com.
Frame Plant Survivors Salaried Retirees Third Wednesday of
Every Month (Dearborn, Mich.) The Frame Plant Survivors
Salaried Retirees meet at 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course (1300
S. Telegraph Road). For more information, contact Bob Grodus at
248-682-0422 or RGRODUS@aol.com.
FRAW (Ford Rawsonville Area Women) Retirees First Thursday
of Every Month (Ypsilanti, Mich.) The retiree group is
comprised of females that formerly worked at the Rawsonville Plant. The
group meets at Haab's Restaurant (18 West Michigan Ave.) at 1 p.m. If
anyone would like to be included on the group's mailing list or is
interested in more information, please contact Rhonda Colthorp at RHONDACOLTHORP@gmail.com.
Indianapolis Ford Retirees First Monday of Every Month
(Indianapolis, Ind.) The Indianapolis retirees meet the first
Monday of each month with the exception of September which will be on the
Sept. 14 this year due to the Labor Day holiday. For more information,
contact Joe Hendricks at JOE_HENDRICKS_742@comcast.net.
Kansas City Ford Salaried Retiree Club Fourth Wednesday of
the Month (Mar, May and Sep) (Kansas City, Mo.) The Kansas City Ford Salaried Retiree Club will meet at Finnigan's Hall (503 East 18th Avenue on May 25. If you are a salaried retired Ford employee and have an interest in joining old friends, fellow co-workers and colleagues, please contact us. Spouses of deceased members are welcome. So please continue to come to the lunches. For additional information, please contact Frank Scott (Club President effective Jan. 1, 2011) by e-mail at RUDY3207@hotmail.com.
Local 723 Retirees Fourth Thursday of Every Month (Monroe, Mich.) The Local 723 Retirees meet at the Local 723 Union Hall (281 Detroit Ave.) at 1:00 PM. Come and meet old friends, make new friends, and learn what is going on. A benefit Rep will be on hand if you have benefit questions. Spouses are welcome. From time to time there will be guest speakers. A catered meal for your pleasure will be provided at a cost of $5.00 per person. Please call 734-241-6320 to RSVP on the Monday before the meeting. For additional information, please contact Robert S. Cebina (president) by e-mail at RCEBINA@comcast.net or call 734-241-6320.
Lorain Local 425 Retirees Third Thursday of Every Month
(Lorain, Ohio) The Local 425 Retirees meet at the Union Hall
(5300 Baumhart Rd.) at 9:30 a.m. Activities include guest speakers and
members doing all kinds of trips. Come meet old friends. Spouses are
always welcome to attend. For more information, contact George at WALKER4471@yahoo.com.
Manatee-Sarasota County Florida, Ford Retirees Second Tuesday of Every Month (Bradenton,
Fla.) The Manatee-Sarasota County Ford Retirees next meeting will be at 10 a.m. on April 12 at Sarasota Ford (707 South Washington Blvd.) This will be the last meeting until Fall comes around. For more information, contact Den Ras at DRAS22@msn.com or Tony Ridley at RIDLEYS@comcast.net.
Maumee Ford Retirees Second Tuesday of Every Month (Maumee,
Ohio) The Maumee Ford Retirees meet at the Region 2B Union
Hall (1691 Woodlands Dr.) at 10 a.m. For more information, contact BBIRR@bex.net or 1892UAWRETIREES@gmail.com.
Nebraska – Iowa Ford Retirees (Omaha, Neb.) Wednesdays Every
Week NIFTY (NE.-IA. Ford Together Yet) retirees and guests
meet at 9 a.m. at the Summer Kitchen (130th West Maple Road). The group
orders from the menu and they share fun, camaraderie and information. For
more info, contact Claudia Preddy at CLAUDIAEPWORTH@cox.net.
Norfolk Ford Assembly Plant Retirees First Monday of Every
Month (Chesapeake, Va.) The Norfolk Assembly Plant Retirees
meet at Shoney's (721 Battlefield Blvd. N) starting at 7 a.m. All Ford
Motor Company retirees and former employees in the area are welcome. For
more information, contact Theron Koon at TEKOON@cox.net.
PDC/Body Engineering Illustration Retirees First and Third
Tuesday of Every Month (Canton, Mich.) PDC/Body Engineering
Illustration Retirees meet twice a month at the 4 Friends Bar & Grill
(44282 Warren Road; on the North side of Warren Road nestled in a small
strip mall just east of Sheldon Road) at 1 p.m. The group mainly consists
of illustrators who produced manuals that instructed assembly plants how
to assemble Ford car and trucks. Anyone who ever had dealings with our
unique artistic provisions etc. are more than welcomed to join the group
and enjoy stepping on a path down memory lane! For more information please
contact Al McDonald at COOKY015@earthlink.net.
Plant Engineering Office Retirees Second Tuesday of Every
Month (Livonia, Mich.) The Plant Engineering Office retirees
meet at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Elks Lodge (31117 Plymouth Road). All
retirees, associates and friends are invited to attend. This group has
been in existence since 1993. For more information, contact Russ Van
Zanten at 734-728-7308 or RUSS514@comcast.net.
Product Development, Body Design and Engineering
Retirees First Wednesday of Every Month (Dearborn Heights,
Mich.) The group meets at 11 a.m. at Stephan's Banquet Hall (23900 W. Warren Ave.; NE corner of Warren and Telegraph Road). For more information, contact Jim White at JWHITE13453@gmail.com.
Research Laboratory Retiree Brunch Club First Monday of
Every Month (Ann Arbor, Mich.) The group meets at 10 a.m. for
brunch at Flim Flam (2707 Plymouth Rd). For additional information please
contact Mohammad Haghgooie at RAMMGB@sbcglobal.net.
Rouge Office Building Retired Cafeteria Workers
Twice a Year (Allen Park, Mich.)
This group meets twice a year. The next meeting will be held at Gracie See Pizzeria ∓ Sports Lounge (6889 Greenfield) at 6 p.m. on April 6. For more information, contact Judy Hernandez at JUDY42KAY@yahoo.com.
St. Louis Assembly Plant Salaried Retiree Club
Fourth Monday of Every Even Numbered Month (Old Florrisant, Mo.)
This group meets every fourth Monday of even numbered months (Feb, Apr, June, etc.). The picnic meeting in June includes picnic style food and games, while the December meeting will have a special lunch, live entertainment and Christmas center pieces to be given away. Meetings are held at the VFW Hall (410 Saint Francois St.) at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Doug Kalusniak at DOUGLYNN1@gmail.com.
UAW Eastern Carolina Retirees Second Wednesday of Every
Month (Little River, S.C.) The UAW Eastern Carolina Retiree
Council invites retirees to join them for a monthly meeting at the Little
River S.C. V.F.W. Hall (111 Highway 57 North). For more information,
contact Bob Artus at 803-481-3622.
UAW Local 1895 Retirees Meeting and Luncheon Third Thursday of Every Month (Except June, July, Aug. & Dec.) (Broken Arrow, Okla.) The group meets at 10:30 a.m. at the U.A.W. Local 1895 Union Hall (2001 West Detroit). The business meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon starts at 11 a.m. with main course and drinks provided. Please bring a covered dish. A guest speaker and a benefits representative are present each month. For additional information, contact Liz McGhee, Retiree Chairperson, at
MCGHEEE61@yahoo.com or 1-918-638-0191 or Wade McCaleb, Financial Secretary – Treasurer, at
. MCCALEB@uaw1895.com or 1-918-251-2900.
USA Ford UAW Local 600 Every Fourth Sunday in the Month (Dearborn, Mich.) This group meets at 10 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at the Local Hall (10550 Dix Avenue). Coffee and doughnuts are always available, and two televisions are raffled off at each meeting. For more information, contact Rudy Nelson at RETIREES600@yahoo.com .
Van Dyke Plant Retiree Luncheon Club (Sterling Heights, Mich.)
First Tuesday of Every Month The group meets for its
monthly luncheon at noon at various local eateries. Although the group
consists of mostly salaried retirees, all are welcome. For more
information, monthly notices and reminders, contact Allan Yee at ALLAN.YEE@att.net.

June 12 & 13: SAAC-MCR 36th Annual Show and Go (Dearborn, Mich. & Clarkston, Mich.)
On June 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the show and swap meet will take place at Ford World Headquarters in the SE lot (Southfield Freeway and Michigan Ave.) and on June 13, the track event will take place at Waterford Hills Road Race Course (4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, Mich.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click to www.saac-mcr.net or contact Jim Binder at SASGROUP@comcast.net.
August 7:
Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan's 23rd Annual Mustang Memories All Ford Car Show & Swap (Dearborn, Mich.)
Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan proudly presents the 23rd Annual Mustang Memories All Ford Car Show & Swap at Ford World Headquarters (One American Road) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event will feature the Mustang Dream Giveaway and Boss Mustang Reunion. Admission is $5 (children under 16 are free) and spectator parking is free. For more information, go to www.mocsem.org.
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