Retiree Clubs and Groups
Below is a listing of known Ford retiree clubs and retiree club meeting information. If you would like to have your club added to the list, please send your information to BlueOval@ford.com. To register for the Blue Oval Connect e-newsletter visit www.BlueOvalConnect.com.
ALABAMA:
Ford Sheffield Retirees (Alabama)
Contact info: George E. Taylor, GeorgeET209@aol.com
AUSTRALIA:
Ex Managers Group (Geelong, Victoria, Australia)
Contact info: Terry O'Brian tobrian1@telstra.com
Open to any ex managers of Ford, meets Quarterly on random dates.
Ford Retired Employees Association (Melbourne, Victoria)
Contact : Brenda Burke (Secretary), forretemp@gmail.com
Meets Every Monday at Hadfield Community Hall, 90 Middle Street, Hadfield, 10:30 a.m. till 2:30 p.m. (Melbourne, Victoria)
The Melbourne Ford Retirees meet each Monday for social activities such as carpet bowls, bingo, board games or chit chat. (a $1.50 attendance fee is charged to cover tea/coffee/biscuits). During the colder months, May to September, we have a “Hot Food day” on the first Monday of the month when soup, sausage sizzle, hotdogs are available (for a minimal fee). The group has been meeting weekly since 1983 and is well attended. Three of our main functions for the year are the Annual General Meeting on the first Tuesday in September, a Mid-Year Luncheon and our Christmas Luncheon. A social outing is planned for each month to venues such as Crown Casino, Echuca, Ballarat or other places of interest. A monthly newsletter is forwarded to members to keep them up to date with Ford and news of other members.
Ford (Geelong) Retired Employees Association Inc
Contact Info: Des Bath [danddbath@gmail.com]
Open to all ex employees of Ford Geelong. Annual Christmas and Christmas in July functions.
CANADA:
Canadian Ford Alumni (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)
Contact info: Brett Ryan, bpryan52@outlook.com
-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 Brett Ryan, bpryan52@outlook.com.
Ford of Canada Ladies' Retirees Group (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)
-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 Trattoria Tamone Restaurant in Oakville. For more information, please contact MKILLEAV@sympatico.ca.
Ford Salaried Retirees Association (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)
Contact info: Edward Murphy, President FSRA
edward.murphy@sympatico.ca
The committee and members meet on the third Thursday of each month (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)
The Ford Salaried Retirees Association meet at the Sandman Hotel (Denny’s off Burloak’ Dr., Oakville, Ontario) .
We also host an Annual General Membership Luncheon every fall. Our members receive a monthly newsletter (The 9th Line). Which provides Ford updates, Benefit information, important news, such as SCAMS, government updates, as well as humour and puzzles. Bur most importantly we write stories of our members to keep everyone informed on how we are all doing. We pride ourselves on staying in contact with retirees from coast to coast.
COLORADO:
Colorado Ford Retirement Club (Denver, Colo.)
Contact info: Dave Jackson, DJACKSO9@aol.com
FLORIDA:
Ford Retirees Club of The Villages Florida (RESIDENTS ONLY)
Contact info: Tom Lawrenson at twlaw64079@aol.com 352-430-8735 or Richard Hitz, dickhitz@comcast.net 352-259-2635
MEETINGS-Third Thursday of the Month
at 10 AM 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.
SW Florida Ford Retiree (Southwest, Fla.)
Contact info: Peter Gough, PGOUGH@embarqmail.com
ILLINOIS:
FORD CHICAGO STAMPING PLANT SALARY RETIREE CLUB (Chicago Height, IL)
Contact Information: Dick Mielcarz, mycarz17@aol.com
- Twice a year the first Tuesday of June and December
Luncheon at Scrementi's Restaurant & Banquets located 3760 Chicago Road Steger, IL. Send reservation to Dick Mielcarz (mycarz17@aol.com). Doors open at 11 AM and Lunch is serviced at 12:30 PM. After Lunch Plant Management provide plant information and product updates
Chicago Stamping Plant Reunion (Lexington, Tenn.)
The annual CHP reunion is held the weekend before Labor Day at Pin Oak Lodge, Natchez Trace Park, Tennessee. For more information, contact Marvin Huffstutler at (217) 960-1487 or Ace Dempsay at adempsay30@gmail.com.
Ford Retirees Club of Central Illinois and Indiana
Contact info: Violet Knight,VIOLET.KNIGHT@comcast.net.
-Second Monday of the Month (Bradley, Ill.)
Ford retirees from central Illinois and Indiana have a coffee the second Monday of the month at Northfield Mall at 9:30 a.m. Coordinator is Gilbert Kelly. Would like to see you there. For more information, contact Violet Knight at VIOLET.KNIGHT@comcast.net.
INDIANA:
Indianapolis Ford Retirees (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Contact info: Art Kern, ARTKERN@sbcglobal.net
-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 Art Kern at artkern@sbcglobal.net.
Ford-Visteon Retirees (Indianapolis, Ind.) (Okeechobee, FL)
Contact info: John Welch, JJCWELCH@gmail.com or 863-357-1581.
IOWA:
Nebraska – Iowa NIFTY (NE.-IA. Ford Together Yet) Retirees (Omaha, Neb.)
Contact info: Claudia Preddy, CLAUDIAEPWORTH@cox.net
KENTUCKY:
Ford Salaried Retirees Club – Louisville Kentucky (Louisville, Ky.)
- 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.
MASSACHUSETTS:
Boston Metro-West (Wayland, Mass.)
Contact info: Randy Jackson, 978-369-8823
MICHIGAN:
Automatic Transmission Product Design & Engineering Retiree Breakfast Club (Northville, Mich.)
Contact info: Mike Carlin, OLDSEADOG@wowway.com
- 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 (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: FLCOTE@aol.com
- Meets 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.
Dearborn Assembly Plant Retirees (Livonia, Mich.)
Contact info: Rose, rozlaf@aol.com
Third Wednesday of each month (Livonia, Mich.)
Dearborn Assembly Retirees and friends meet at 12:30 p.m. at Steve’s Family Dining (15800 Middlebelt Rd.).
Dearborn Assembly Retiree Breakfast Club (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Henry Russell Jr., HRARJR@yahoo.com
- 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 (Taylor, Mich.)
Contact info: Hazel Fuller, HJFULLER@ameritech.net
- 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.)
Contact info: Sandra Hutson, SKHUTSON@sbcglobal.net
- 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.
Engine Engineering-GEE/POEE/EEE Retirees Club (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Bob Forbes, forbes_bob@yahoo.com, (734) 678-4471
Meets first Tuesday of every month
The club meets for brunch at 10 a.m., at Leons of Dearborn, on Michigan Ave. near Telegraph Rd. They also share stories of the past, the latest Ford news and they help each other navigate through retirement. All are welcome.
FCSD S-E Michigan Retirees (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.)
Contact info: John Flintosh, JFLINTOSH@sbcglobal.net
Field Accounting Department (F.A.D.) (Livonia, Mich.)
Contact info: Bob Briolat, REBRIOLAT@aol.com
- Second Wednesday 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 (Livonia, Mich.)
Contact info: Jeff Ebersole, EBERSOLE.JEFF@gmail.com
- 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 atEBERSOLE.JEFF@gmail.com.
Ford Air Transportation Office Retirees (Taylor, Mich.)
Contact info: Pauline Smart Bozyk, PSMARTY@att.net
Ford Chassis Retirees (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Rich Tweedle, MUSTANGDREAMER@COMCAST.NET
- 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 Rich Tweedle at MUSTANGDREAMER@COMCAST.NET
Ford Human Resources Retiree Group (Detroit Area)
-- Contact Alan Wisniewski at alwhiz@hotmail.com for meeting times and locations.
Ford Monroe Salaried Retirees (Monroe, Mich.)
Contact info: Sam Liparoto Samliparoto@sbcglobal.net, 734-731-1126
- Meets first Monday of each month. (Monroe, Mich.)
Club meets at 11 a.m. at Monroe Center for Healthy Aging (15275 South Dixie Highway).
Ford Old Timers Golf League (Plymouth, Mich.)
John P. Murray, jpm167@gmail.com, 734-377-8847 - The Ford Old Timers Golf League plays 18-holes at 9:30 every Tuesday at Fox Hills (Classic) from May through September and is currently welcoming new members. If you would like more information, please contact John P. Muray at the email address or phone number listed above.
Ford PRC (Taylor, Mich.)
Contact info: Charlie Pickins, CPICKENS4946@att.net
- 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 Rencen Retiree Group (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Roz McDavid, RMCDAVID@ameritech.net , 313-205-7984
Ford Reprographic Retirees (Westland, Mich.)
Contact info: Richard DeFranceschi, rdefran8@gmail.com.
- Meets on last Wednesday of every month (Westland, Mich.)
Club meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. at L. George’s Restaurant (7335 Middlebelt).
Ford Retired Engineering Executives (F.R.E.E) (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Ed Breyer, edbreyer@mac.com, Ed Moylan, EDMOYLAN@sbcglobal.net
Ford Retiree Investment Group (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Floyd Schafer, F.SCHAFER@worldnet.att.net
Ford Retiree Chapter Local 400, Utica Trim, Chesterfield Trim, Romeo Engine & Highland Park
Contact: Mary Ann Calabro, MARYACALABRO@yahoo.com
Meet third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at UAW Local 400 50595 Mound Rd, Utica, Michigan 48317. 586-731-6270
Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Cost $3 per person.
(FRM&D) Ford Retired Modelers & Designers (Northville, Mich.)
Contact info: Howard Payne, HPAYNE1@comcast.net
Ford Rouge Plant Railroad Operations Retirees (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Frank Evanko, FEVANKO123@comcast.net
- 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 (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Leo R. (Dick) Esper, DMESPER@chartermi.ne
- First Wednesday of Every Month (Dearborn, Mich.)
The Ford Rouge Transportation retirees meet each month for breakfast at Leon's Restaurant (23830 Michigan Ave) 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 Technical Illustration and Graphics Retirees- EEE, Bldg. 3, FMCC, WHQ (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Grant Beard, GBEARD3741@aol.com
- 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 (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Bud Lusk, BVLTAL@aol.com
- 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.
Ford Tractorites (Southeastern Michigan)
Contact info: Betty Long, BOOPERGOLF@yahoo.com
Frame Plant Survivors Retiree Group (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Bob Grodus, RALLENGR@aol.com
- Third Wednesday of Every Month (Livonia, Mich.)
The Frame Plant Survivors Salaried Retirees meet at 11 a.m. at G. Subu's Leather Bottle, 20300 Farmington Rd; Livonia, MI normally every third Wednesday of the month with exception. For more information, contact Bob Grodus at 248-682-0422 or RALLENGR@aol.com.
FRAW (Ford Rawsonville Area Women) Now meeting the first Thursday of the month at 1 PM at Inge Roome’s house. Bring your own lunch and something to drink. Contact rhondacolthorp@gmail.com to be added to the list. - First Thursday of Every Month (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
Local 723 Retirees (Monroe, Mich.)
Contact info: Robert S. Cebina, RCEBINA@comcast.net
- Fourth Thursday of Every Month (Monroe, Mich.)
The Local 723 Retirees meet at the Local 723 Union Hall (281 Detroit Ave.) at 1:00 p.m. 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.
Marketing, Sales and Service HR (Chelsea, Mich.)
Contact info: Joyce Wasilewski, JPWloghome@gmail.com
Old Ford Political Action Committee (OFPAC) (Dearborn, Mich)
Contact info: Elmer Herschelman, EHERSCH1@wmconnect.com
Over the Hill Gang (Plymouth, Mich.)
Contact info: Chuck White, CCCCCWHITE@yahoo.com
PDC/Body Engineering Illustration Retirees (Canton, Mich.)
Contact info: Al McDonald, COOKY015@earthlink.net
- 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.
Product Development, Body Design and Engineering Retirees (Lincoln Park, Mich.)
Contact info: Jim White, JWHITE13453@gmail.com <
- First Wednesday of Every Month (Lincoln Park, Mich.)
The group meets at 11 a.m. at St. Micheals Cultural Center (26355 West Chicago Road - West of Beach Daly Rd). For more information, contact Jim White atJWHITE13453@gmail.com.
Research Laboratory Retiree Brunch Club (Ann Arbor, Mich.)
Contact info: Mohammad Haghgooie, RAMMGB@sbcglobal.net
- 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 atRAMMGB@sbcglobal.net.
Rouge Office Building Retired Cafeteria Workers (Allen Park, Mich.)
Contact info: Judy Hernandez, JUDY42KAY@yahoo.com
- Twice a Year (Allen Park, Mich.)
The retired employees of the Rouge Office Building, WHQ, POEE, etc., and surrounding buildings will meet twice a year in Allen Park, Mich. Please spread the word. For more information, contact Judy Hernandez at JUDY42KAY@yahoo.com.
Axle Plant Retirees - Hourly , Salary , & Skill Trades (Sterling Heights, Mich.)
Contact Walt Jakubiec at waldovl7667@comcast.net ..
USA Ford UAW Local 600 (Dearborn, Mich.)
Contact info: Rudy Nelson, RETIREES600@yahoo.com
- 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.)
Contact info: Allan Yee, ALLAN.YEE@att.net
- First Wednesday of Every Month
The group meets for its monthly luncheon at noon Art and Jake’s Sports Bar (44899 Mound Road). 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.
MISSOURI:
Kansas City Ford Salaried Retiree Club (Kansas City, Mo.)
Contact info: Shirley Sewell, SSEWELL01@comcast.net
- The Kansas City Ford Salaried Retiree Club meets 4 times per year. All lunches for 2018 will be held at Cascones Italian Restaurant located at 3733 N. OAK TrafficWay, Kansas City, MO 64116.
Lunch the 4TH WEDNESDAY on March 28th.
1st. Wednesday June 6th annual *Picnic* at Wa Bash BBQ* Located in Excelsiors Spring, MO 64024.
Lunch 2nd Wednesday Oct.10th
1st Wednesday Dec.5. Christmas Lunch Italian Style complete Cascones.
Please contact Shirley Sewell ssewell01@comcast.net and or Chuck Wille cfwille@swbell.net if you have questions or need additional information.
UAW Local 325 Retired Workers Chapter (St. Louis, MO)
Contact Info: David Price, LOWRYDE@yahoo.com
- Third Thursday of every month except July and August (Hazelwood, MO)
The UAW Retirees from the St. Louis, MO, Ford Assembly Plant meet on the third Thursday of every month (except July and August). Meetings are being held at the Machinist's Hall behind the Post Office on South Lindbergh. The address is 212 Utz Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042. Our meetings begin at 11:00 a.m. and lunch is served afterwards. Our Thanksgiving and Christmas parties are legendary! For more information visit our web-site at www.local325.com.
St. Louis Assembly Plant Salaried Retiree Club
Contact info: Doug Kalusniak, douglynn1@gmail.com.
- Fourth Monday of Every Even Numbered Month (Bridgeton, Mo.)
This group meets every fourth Monday of even numbered months (Feb, Apr, June, etc.). Meetings are held at The Sports Bar, behind the Olive Garden and Bob Evans Restaurant @ I-270 and St. Charles Rock Road at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Doug Kalusniak at douglynn1@gmail.com.
NEBRASKA:
Nebraska – Iowa NIFTY (NE.-IA. Ford Together Yet) Retirees (Omaha, Neb.)
Contact info: Claudia Preddy, CLAUDIAEPWORTH@cox.net
- Wednesdays Every Week
NIFTY (NE.-IA. Ford Together Yet) retirees and guests meet at 9 a.m. at the LePeep at 117th and Blondo. The group orders from the menu and they share fun, camaraderie and information. For more info, contact Claudia Preddy at CLAUDIAEPWORTH@cox.net.
NEW JERSEY:
Ford Retired Workers Chapter 906 (Mahwah, N.J.)
- First Monday of Every Month, Except July and August
Meetings are held at 10:00 a.m. at VFW Hall, 2nd Floor, 100 Liberty St. Little Ferry, N.J. 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 or 845-551-1907.
NEW YORK:
Buffalo Stamping Salaried Retirees (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Contact info: Bob Mueller, MKZMUELLER@verizon.net
- 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.
Buffalo Stamping Hourly Retirees (Buffalo, N.Y.)
Contact info: Leonard Jernatowski, LBJ8765@aol.com
- Every First Saturday in the Month (Hamburg, N.Y.)
The Buffalo Stamping Plant Hourly retiree group meets the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. The group meets at the Local 897 Unioin Hall (3796 Lake shore Road, Hamburg, NY). There will be no meetings in Dec., Jan., or Feb. For more information, contact Leonard Jernatowski at 716-668-1299 or LBJ8765@aol.com.
Ford/Uaw Retiree meeting for Retiree's of Green Island
Last Tuesday of the Month (Watervliet, NY)
Ford/Uaw Retiree's of Green Island, NY, will meet at the Local 730 Watervliet Elks Club (Second Avenue) at noon.
OHIO:
Cincinnati Retirees (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Contact info: Shirley Ball, BALLSRQQ@aol.com
Cincinnati Transmission Plants Salaried Retirees (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Contact info: Richard Holthaus, HOLTHAUSRA@earthlink.net
- 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.
Lima Engine Plant Salaried Retiree Club (Lima, Ohio)
Contact info: Leonard Staley, 1219news@gmail.com
- First Tuesday of the Month (Lima, Ohio)
The Local 1219 Retirees from the Ford Lima Engine Plant, hold a “Dinner/Meeting" on the first Tuesday of the month. A “carry-in Dinner" is eaten at Noon. The Meeting starts at 1:pm.
The Meetings are held at the 1219 Park on Bible Road.
In Solidarity,
1219news@gmail.com
FOR MORE INFO. CONTACT LEONARD STALEY, AT “1219news@gmail.com “
Lorain Local 425 Retirees (Lorain, Ohio)
Contact info: George, WALKER4471@yahoo.com
- 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.
Maumee Ford Retirees (Maumee, Ohio)
Contact info: 1892UAWRETIREES@gmail.com
- 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 1892uawretirees@gmail.com .
OKLAHOMA:
UAW Local 1895 Retirees
Contact info: Liz McGhee, MCGHEEE61@yahoo.com or Wade McCaleb, MCCALEB@uaw1895.com
- Fourth Thursday of Every Month (Except June, July, Aug. & Dec.) (Broken Arrow, Okla.)
The group meets at 10:30 a.m. at 1414 N. Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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.
SOUTH CAROLINA:
UAW Eastern Carolina Retirees (Little River, S.C.)
Contact info: Bob Artus, 803-481-3622
TENNESSEE:
Ford Club Tennessee (Tellico Village, Tenn.)
Contact Info: Bart Hogarth (734) 756-6619
Formed in 1997, the Tellico Village Ford Retirees Club meets on the third Wednesday, every other month beginning in March at 11:30am for lunch and a short meeting which generally includes a speaker of local interest at the Tanasi Golf course/restaurant. The alternative months we have socials such as Octoberfest, Raft Offs, and trips to local points of interest.
Ford Glass UAW Local 737 Retirees (Nashville, Tenn.)
Contact info: Bill Fry, BFRY10@aol.com
- 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.
TEXAS:
Ford Retirees of South Texas (FROST) (Houston, Texas)
Contact info: Robert Arrington, R_ARRINGTON@yahoo.com
VIRGINIA:
Norfolk Ford Assembly Plant Retirees (Norfolk, Va.)
Contact info: Billy Marshall, BILLYMARSHALL@cox.net
- First Monday of Every Month (Chesapeake, Va.)
The Norfolk Assembly Plant Retirees meet at (641 N Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320) 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.
UNITED KINGDOM:
Ford FCSD Retiree Lunch Club-GB (Essex, U.K.)
Contact info: Dennis Gull, DMG45@btinternet.com- First Wednesday of the Month (Mar, June, Sept and Dec) (Essex, U.K.)
1The 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 atDMG45@btinternet.com.
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 atMHAGER1@web.de.
