Washington visit by Michele Mauder-ASOC President, Bob Mason-ASOC Chairman, and Jim Maziarz-ASOC Co-Chairman...Proposal/packets distributed to:Former Congressman and civil rights pioneer Walter Fauntroy, talked yesterday about the Auto Stakeholders Ownership Corporation proposal to Paul Volcker, fomer Fed chairman and now chair of the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board. Volcker several days ago suggested that Cong. Fauntroy send your proposal to Adam Hitchcock of the President's Task Force on Autos. Cong. Fauntroy promised to deliver it to Hitchcock late yesterday.
Release Date: 03/14/09 Delivered 14 packages with your cover letter and the EEI cover letter signed by Cong. Fauntroy, Norman Kurland and Michelle Mauder to the following offices: Sen. John McCain (R-AR); Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH, who represents your Toledo district); Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI); Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH); Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI); Se. Dick Durbin (D-IL); Sen. Dick Lugar,(D-IN); Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN); Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Ct); Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA); Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) and Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), (both of whom support a reorganization of the auto industry and you thought might welcome our ownership alternative); Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), and Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA, who is an outspoken conservative advocate of the ESOP.
Robert Mason-Chrysler Corporate Executive Retiree Michele Mauder-UAW Chrysler Toledo Jeep Assembler & Union Rep. Retiree Jim Maziarz-UAW Chrysler Toledo Jeep Skilled Trade-Electrician Retiree
Jim Maziarz-ASOC*Co-Chairman, Marie Kurland-CESJ*EEI Consultants, Michele Mauder-ASOC*President, Back-Robert Mason-ASOC*Chairman, Norman Kurland-CESJ*EEI Consultants, The Hon. Rev. Walter E. Fauntroy. Planning session prior to meeting with Congressman John Conyers at the Capitol.
Meeting set up by Former Congressman Walter Fauntroy and Attorney - ESOP specialist, Norman Kurland accompanied this meeting with Bob, Michele & Jim
Washington D.C. on Monday, March 31, 2009 met with Congressman John Conyers-successful meeting. Commitment from meeting: schedule a hearing regarding our ownership proposal and a town hall meeting in Detroit to gather support. Mr. Conyers hand delivered our proposal to President Obama yesterday at 5:00 pm
Beautiful day in front of the Capitol, enjoying the scenery of the Cherry Blossom Trees! Monday-March 30th., 2009
Additional meetings as follow ups to the delivery of our proposal while in D.C.:
Legislative Correspondent for Debbie Stabenow-Michigan Senator Legislative Assistant for Thaddeus McCotter-Michigan Congressman Chief of Staff for Gary Peters-Representative for Michigan Director for Ted Strickland-Governor State of Ohio
March 14-April 2, 2009 Phone Calls and Emails: Reached out to UAW Representatives...
Local 12-President, Bruce Baumhauer Region 2-B Assistant Director, Ken Lortz International Assistant Director, Gary Mason
