More than 80 Guild members, retirees and guests enjoyed food and fun at the 2012 Holiday Gala held at Pearl Street Grill on Dec. 14. The Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Singers and Guild band Jeff Simon's Desk helped spread the holiday cheer. [nggallery id=6] The Lonnie Hudkins Memorial Singers: Jeff Simon introduces Guild rock band Jeff … Continue reading Guild Holiday Gala enjoyed by all
Making plans for the Buffalo Guild’s future
By Mark Sommer Eleven members of the Executive Committee took part in a one-day retreat Nov. 2 to look beyond the day-to-day concerns at The Buffalo News. The gathering in a conference room at the Burchfield Penny Art Center took stock of the challenges the Buffalo Newspaper Guild and other locals are facing around the … Continue reading Making plans for the Buffalo Guild’s future
Social event raises money for Hurricane Sandy
Dozens of Guild members came out last Thursday for some camaraderie and a free hot drink from the visiting Rolling Joe’s Café truck. Many News employees also generously contributed to the American Red Cross at a separate fund raising table. The Guild gratefully received everything from spare change to a $100 check and ultimately raised $436 … Continue reading Social event raises money for Hurricane Sandy
November 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m, Nov. 13, 2012 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Treasurer Kim Leiser presented the 2013 budget. Expenditures were up, largely due to lost time. Income was down due to buyouts and the resulting decrease in dues as many full-time positions became … Continue reading November 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
Enjoy a hot drink on us Thursday
We invite all Guild members to join us in front of the The News building on Thursday any time from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rolling Joe’s Café will offer Guild members who present this coupon their choice of variety of coffees, teas, hot chocolate or soft drinks free of charge. Warm up with a … Continue reading Enjoy a hot drink on us Thursday
Guild playing cards: Collect all 52!
The Guild is betting its members will “buy in” to its latest engagement initiative designed to promote Guild activities, events, contests and fun facts. An informational playing card is being distributed each week to Guild members until a complete 52-card deck is reached. So far, cards have announced a trivia contest, a local meeting and … Continue reading Guild playing cards: Collect all 52!
Special planning session to address future of Guild
How can the Buffalo Newspaper Guild improve unity, increase participation and maintain a healthy union – from leadership to financials? Those are some of the questions members of the Executive Committee will tackle at a special planning session Nov. 2 at the Burchfield Penney Art Gallery. We spend most of our time focused on bargaining … Continue reading Special planning session to address future of Guild
October 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m, Oct. 17, 2012 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Motion/Second/Carried Davis/Tan to approve the minutes of the September executive meeting. Treasurer Kim Leiser is working the budget. Mark Sommer reported on grievances: Management wanted to install recording devices in inside circulation … Continue reading October 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
Draft September 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
President Henry Davis called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m, Sept. 18, 2012 at The News' second-floor meeting room, One News Plaza. Motion/Second/Carried Tan/Popiolkowski to approve the June executive committee meeting minutes. Henry Davis discussed the Nov. 2 Guild executive committee planning session; he is seeking feedback about the event and looking forward to exchanging ideas and perspectives. … Continue reading Draft September 2012 Executive Committee Minutes
Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
A half dozen Guild and family members representing Classified, Editorial and Inside Circulation raised $350 (so far) and joined nearly 10,000 others in walking 2.25 miles through downtown Buffalo Sunday as part of the 2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event. Didn’t walk with us? It’s not too late to contribute to the team! Go to … Continue reading Help Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
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