2014 Norwood Event is planned

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OK Here we go.. We have a free event planned at the legacy GM Norwood Parts warehouse on August 9th.

This is a joint micro event planned by the UAW 674 and GM in conjunction with an open house event where you will be able to display your car, tour the GM facility, meet current employees of GM and meet retired Norwood workers.

Cars attending (that I schedule) will get a preferential display area. This is an outdoor event so plan accordingly for the weather.

Some Background: The GM Parts warehouse was located at the Norwood plant until 1965 when it and its employees were relocated to another nearby location along with the Norwood Zone office which then became the Cincinnati Zone office.

If you would like to participate post up and I will get you the info.

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Planning for the August event is suspended at this time due to the untimely passing of UAW 674 president David Harris. David worked the lines at Norwood as a UAW member and later as a supervisor for GM. After the closure in 1987 David continued working through his retirement ultimately running for and being elected the president of the active UAW 674 while technically still in retirement.

A car hobbyist had no better friend than David.

Always quick with a smile, words of encouragement and ready to help car owners meet the people who built the cars of NORWOOD.

[ss427copo]

Sad to hear this. God speed David.

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We are Back on! I have met with the new UAW 674 President and also received a call from a Senior Regional GM Executive today.

The exact details are still being worked out but the date is August 9th in Cincinnati.

There will be a special display area set up for the cars attending in support of the Norwood assembly plant. More to follow soon. This is a free to attend event, and GM will be handing out awards as well.

[ss427copo]

Any further info Phil?

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The event details were finalized today. In conjunction with the GM Family Day at the GM Cincinnati Parts Distribution Center GM has agreed to host a special tribute display in honor of the legacy production contribution made by the former GM assembly plant located in Norwood Ohio. Until 1965 the parts warehouse was part of the Norwood assembly footprint. With the 1967 "F" car expansion the warehouse was relocated first the Sharonville and later to its current location in West Chester.

<span style="font-weight: bold">GM has authorized me to seek out interested and enthusiastic car owners for a special tribute display. Display cars built in Norwood, are welcome as well as owners that have cars built at Norwood's sister plant in Van Nuys. Likewise Norwood &quot;B&quot; Body owners are encouraged to attend as well.</span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline">The tribute display area has a 20 car capacity, However if needed there will be an overflow display area in the general cruise in area.</span>

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">PM ME ASAP to join the primary tribute display and for host Hotel information and the discounted rate code. Hotel has ample trailer parking too.</span></span>

Schedule:

<span style="text-decoration: underline">Friday</span> Meet and greet at the hotel--all day. Restaurants across the street - great location.


<span style="text-decoration: underline">Saturday</span> cars stage at the warehouse at 9;00 AM. The event consists of:

Norwood Tribute display
GM make Cruise in
GM New car display
Race vehicle display
GM Hosted Plant tours
Kids events-Pony rides face painting, bounce houses etc..
Food.
DJ
Local community display's Fire Department, Police etc.

<span style="font-weight: bold">and invitations from GM going out to 1500 local Norwood Retirees inviting them to the event</span>.

<span style="text-decoration: underline">And anyone can attend. You do not need to bring a display car.</span>

Address:

8752 Jacquemin Driive, West Chester, Ohio, 45069 Event open from 11-3 to the public

Come and meet the men who built your car. This is a rain or shine event and is outdoors so please plan accordingly.

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It takes time for GM to get things moving but I am pleased to report that I just got confirmation that 1500 invitations to the event are going in the mail today from GM to both the Salary and Hourly groups representing the Norwood Alumni. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

We are on for next Saturday August 9th [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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The car is loaded, the weather will be perfect and people are ready to travel. If anyone else wants to get in the showcase let me know. GM has the room to expand. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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can we still take our car and get discount rate

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The room block at the hotel is already closed. I can give the promotions manager a call and see if we can get it reopened... Send me an email or a PM and I will see what I can do. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]