We Stand By Our Union - UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO

UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO600 South Frederick AvenueSuite 200Gaithersburg, MD 20877Prstd First ClassU.S. PostagePAIDWashington, DCPermit No. 3070Remarks for Goodand WelfareCondolencesErika SmithEricka Smith from DOCR, aformer steward and Counselor atthe Pre-Trial Services Divisionpassed away. UFCW Local 1994MCGEO members and staff extendour condolences to Ms. Smith’sfriends and family.The cast of the Emperor’s New Groove (top left): Amy Jenkins, Julian Mitchell, RosemaryCrumley, Stephen Valentich, Joanne Benner; (bottom left) Eileen Taddonio, DenisePritchett, Susan Smithers, Josh Ardison, and Jan Markiewicz.Emperor’s New GroovePGCMLS Summer Reading Kick Off Major Hit Again!Local 1994 members working in thePrince George’s County Memorial LibrarySystem kicked off their 2010 SummerReading Program with a smash hitperformance of “The Emperor’s Rock’inNew Clothes.” All three performanceswere “sold out” with capacity crowds.“The children who attended werethrilled with the play,” said Josh Ardison,Local 1994 field representative, whoportrayed Elvin, the self-absorbedemperor.The show’s rock and roll themeresonated with the adults attending theshow as well.Local 1994 Shop Steward EileenTaddonio directed the production alongwith playing the role of Lady Babs, theemperor’s stepdaughter. Local 1994 VicePresident Sue Smithers portrayed EmpressDiana, the hapless wife of Emperor Elvin.Also performing in the show were SteveValentich, Amy Jenkins, Denise Pritchett,Joanne Benner, Jan Markiewicz, JulianMitchell and Rosemary Crumley.David HankinsLocal 1994 sadly said goodbyeto David Wilder Hankins, an activeunion member who worked forRide On as a bus operator for manyyears until health issues forced himto retire in 2004.Hankins spent 20 years withRide On. He received numerousawards while working for Ride On,including Employee of the Year andDriver of the Year. He trained otherdrivers and was active on manycommittees with Ride On. Hankinswas also a retired letter carrier withthe U.S. Postal Service.“David’s active unionparticipation and his work ethicwas an inspiration,” said Local1994 Field Representative/Organizer Nelvin Ransome. “Hewill be missed.”