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To: USW Local Union Presidents and Members,
On March 1, 2010, the United Steelworkers International Executive Board will be taking the Oath of Office for the 2010–2014 term. This important event in our union will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
This event will install all international officers, including the Canadian Directors: National Director Ken Neumann, Western and Northern Director Stephen Hunt, Ontario and Atlantic Canada Director Wayne Fraser, and Quebec Director Daniel Roy.
On behalf of the entire International Executive Board, I would like to extend an invitation to our Officers and Members to attend the ceremonies. Attendance at the swearing-in ceremonies is at no cost. If you or any of your members would like to attend the reception which follows, we are offering tickets at a cost of $10.00 each. For members from outside the Toronto area, we have arranged for a block of rooms at the Doubletree at a rate of $110.00 CDN per night, plus taxes. All expenses are the responsibility of the individuals attending.
Due to time constraints, we ask that attendees pre-register by notifying the USW Purchasing and Travel Department that they are planning to attend. To do so, they can telephone, e-mail or complete the form and fax it with the requested information. This will allow the department to plan for the appropriate amount of guests. Tickets to the USW Reception should be picked up on that day in the Hotel lobby. Signage will be available to direct you. No payment is required in order to pre-register. Payment will be required to pick up the reception ticket on the day of the event.
We look forward to having you join us.
In solidarity,
Leo W. Gerard
International President
PS: Attendees from the United States are reminded that passports are now required to travel to Canada.
USW 2010 Installation
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON – TORONTO AIRPORT
655 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W1J3
To make hotel accommodations, telephone the hotel at 416-246-7916 and ask for the USW block (Group Code UNI). The rate is $110.00 CDN for up to two individuals per night, with an additional $20.00 CDN per person for the third and fourth guest in a room. The room night tax is currently 5%, plus Ontario Sales Tax, plus 3% Destination Marketing Fee, and 5% Goods and Services Tax. These taxes are subject to change. There is no deadline for making hotel reservations, but our room block at this rate is limited so early reservations are recommended. Rooms are at the expense of the individual.
To attend the ceremonies, please RSVP to the USW Purchasing and Travel Department by calling 412-562-2396, or by e-mailing Patrice Langford (plangford@usw.org) or Danielle Proctor (dproctor@usw.org). If you prefer, you may complete the form and fax to 412-562-2523. The deadline for registering is Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
On the day of the event, a Registration table will be set up in the lobby of the Doubletree by Hilton – Toronto Airport Hotel between the hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. During this time period, pre-registered tickets can be picked up and paid for. This ticket will be required for entrance into the reception.
If you have any questions, please contact the USW Purchasing and Travel Department at the number above.
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INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
