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    • Is that a FLEX-FUEL you're driving?
    • Devastating news
    • Face time
    • UAW legislative priorities for 2006
    • UAW delegates meet with congressman
    • Workers Memorial Day
    • The Dangers below
    • Connecting dots, to Delphi’s Miller
    • Life on Line
  • Union Front
    • Company postpones filing court motions
    • Workers authorize strike
    • Anti-union group grasping at straws
    • Dana workers choose the UAW
    • Election results may be key to passage
    • Member minute
    • Organizing Roundup
  • Departments
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    • Just the Facts
    • World of Work
    • UAW 101
    • Safer Work
    • Still Solid
    • Skilled Trades
    • Workers' Words
    • Solidarity Index / Past Issues

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One of the classes of ‘05

Summer school

Spirit of Black Lake infuses Family Scholarship Program

This summer introduce your family to a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center.

The Family Education Center is a unique facility nestled among the natural wonders of Onaway, Mich. – woods, water and deer so friendly they don't run away at the first hint of a human. It's the perfect place to get away from it all and renew your spirits as a family and union member.

Since the center opened in 1970, thousands of UAW families have participated in the Family Scholarship Program for a weeklong experience that combines education with relaxation.

During the day, parents participate in workshops with lively discussions and interactive exercises while children go to age-appropriate day camps with creative arts, music, games, athletics and swimming. The age groupings are 3-5, 6-7 and 8-11.

Ages 12-15 will enjoy union involvement workshops, golf, swimming and gym games. Young adults ages 16-18 are offered a program to prepare them for the working world.

Evening activities include Karaoke Night and as-you-like-it fun such as the indoor pool or the beach, sports or just a relaxing walk in the woods. Golfers may take advantage of the award-winning Black Lake Golf Club.

The union pays for all lodging, food and program costs. Participants may choose to pay for other things such as group photographs, gift shop items, golf or activities in nearby communities.

To be eligible for a family scholarship, you must be a UAW member in good standing for at least a year and never have attended the scholarship program. The three sessions are: July 9-14, July 16-21 and July 23-28. The last session is available in Spanish as well.