AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION

LOCAL 583

100th ANNIVERSARY

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

On February 26, 2012 our Local will be celebrating 100 years since our predecessors first organized our workplace.    It was a long struggle that took many sacrifices before their job was done, but they never waivered in their commitment to create a better life for their families and for all of us that have been privileged to follow in their footsteps.

2012 will be a year of celebration and remembrance.    To that end, your Table Officers will be touring the garages with information on the events we have planned for later this year so you can plan your calendar and to just say hello and share in some cake, coffee and conversation.   Retirees are also encouraged to drop by and share some of their stories and maybe have a photo or two taken.

The schedule to date is as follows:

Location:                               Date:                                         Time:

Victoria Park                           February 22, 2012                 4:00 a.m. -  8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Spring Gardens                       February 23, 2012                 4:00 a.m.  -  8:00 a.m. &  2:00 p.m .- 5:00 p.m.

Anderson Garage                    February 24, 2012                 4:00 a.m.  -   8:00 a.m. &  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Calgary HandiBus                     February 28, 2012                 6:00 a.m.   -  8:00 a.m.

Fleet Services                        February 28, 2012                  9:00 a.m.  -  11:00 a.m.

Oliver Bowen                         February 28, 2012                 4:00 a.m.  -   8:00 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you in the workplace and sharing these celebrations with as many members as we can meet during these time frames.

In Solidarity,

On behalf of the Officers, Executive Board and Stewards

Mike Mahar          Doug Johannes          Rick Ratcliff          Bill Johnson

/sw   COPE #397

AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION

LOCAL 583

100th Anniversary Celebrations

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

Many of you are already aware that February 26, 2012 is the 100th anniversary of our Locals affiliation with the Amalgamated Transit Union.   This is a remarkable milestone and one that needs to be captured, both out of respect for those that have come before us and to remind us of our obligation to those that will follow.

The following is some of what we have planned to mark this occasion:

•  Around the actual date of our anniversary we will be touring as many work locations as possible to meet and greet the members and friends of our Local.

•  The winner of the Anniversary Pin has been selected and the pin will be in production for distribution in the near future.

•  We have secured a researcher and publisher for a coffee table type book that captures a great deal of history on our Local.   This is at the publisher now and should be ready in late May.

•  We will be capturing many of you on camera over the next month or so and will have a video playing at our main events showing who we are.   These photos will also be viewed on our web page.   Just let us know if you don’t want your picture taken so we can honour that wish.

•  We are holding a Family Day at Heritage Park on June 2, 2012.   For $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per member’s dependant child, you receive an all day pass to the park including rides.    There will be a late Cowboy BBQ with a full meal including hamburgers, vegetables and all the trimmings.

•  Later that day there will be a semi formal buffet dinner in Gasoline Alley with prime rib, chicken and various salads and deserts.   The cost will be $20.00 each per member and one guest. If you haven’t been to Gasoline Alley in the last few years, it is something you need to check out. The evening will finish off with a live band and dancing.

•  And somewhere along the way there will be banners and balloons, because this is all about the celebration. Celebrating who we are and where we want to be in the future.

We will provide more detailed information on the distribution of items and the purchase of tickets when that is finalized.   If you have any stories you would like captured please feel free to e-mail them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  We look forward to celebrating 2012 with you.

In Solidarity

Mike Mahar

President/Business Agent

/sw  COPE #397