
Upcoming
LOCAL 979
events

4th Annual Car Show and usw birthday bash
VIEW FLYER AND SIGN UP FORM HERE
Please join us with your muscle car, hot rod, classic car, antique car, or motorcycle for an afternoon of fun, food, birthday cake, and camaraderie as we celebrate the 83rd birthday of the United Steelworkers Union.
Date: Saturday May 17th, 2025
Location: USW 979 Union Hall Parking Lot and Pavilion
Time: 11AM - 3PM Rain or Shine
Everyone is encouraged to participate either by bringing a car or motorcycle to the show, or as a spectator to look at cars and bikes and to help celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the founding of our great union!
All participants will receive a T-shirt when they arrive at the show. Please register your car or motorcycle on the back of this form with your information and return to the orange box in the lobby of the union hall asap, so a parking space can be reserved for you.
Food, drinks, music, face painting, bounce houses, and fun will be available. Bring the whole family.
If you have any questions, please call Adam Vlainic at 216-973-6709 or Sam Moyer at 216-571-3322.

BLOOD DRIVE 4.24.25
Life Saving Blood Drive
Dave McCall Union Hall
-USW Local 979 -Cleveland Cliffs
Thursday, April 24, 2025; 6am to 12pm
Spring in to give blood in April & get an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. PLUS, get a chance to win a $5,000 prize!
There will be three lucky winners!

JUJU's DINO DASH
On June 3rd, 2024, USW Local 979 Member Brother Jared Wood lost his son Julian Myles Wood (3 yrs old) to an unprovoked act of violence.
Julian's parents organized this 5K to honor his memory, celebrate his life, and give back in his name.
Please join USW Local 979 in supporting the Wood Family by participating or donating to this event.
All proceeds support scholarships for students and fund initiatives that give back to the youth in our community!
Start Times
Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:00am
FREE Kid's Dash (Ages 8 & Under): 8:45am
5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk race start time: 9:00am
Post race awards: Approximately 10:00am
Distances
5K (run or walk)
1 Mile (run or walk)
Timing
5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing
1 Mile: Untimed
Registration
Race-day registration/packet pickup begins at 8:00am inside the main clubhouse at Springvale Golf Course (5871 Canterbury Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070)
If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events ". Must be received by Wednesday, April 9
Mail to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Fees
Pre-registration:
$35
Family Rate: Families of 3-8 people living at the same address save $5 per family member!

Cuyahoga County Veterans Commission Meeting at the Union Hall
Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service
Commission and the VA will be at the Union Hall on Wednesday February 5th at 9am.
Veterans are encouraged to attend this informative presentation on the various benefits that are available not only through the Veterans Administration, but the State of Ohio, and from the County. The Veterans Service Officers will help you submit VA claims, and answer any questions you may have about benefits and programs available to you.
For more information Contact Mike Galletti at 216.224.5940

ICD SIGN UP DAY!
JOIN US FOR ICD SIGN UP DAY
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8TH, 2025
8:00AM TO 4:00 PM
USW LOCAL 979
3421 INDEPENDANCE Rd.
CLEVELAND, OH 44105
SIGN UP FOR CLASSES ONLINE - ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS 1/1/2025

LOCAL 979 ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY 2024
USW LOCAL 979 ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY
DEC.14th 2024 - 6p-11p
@ Holiday Inn Rockside Independence
Tickets will be available @ Union hall Mon.-Fri. from 7am to 6pm starting Monday Oct. 21.
Deadline to purchase tickets will be Friday December 6th.
Discounted Hotel Rooms available until November 24th.

ANNUAL TOBOGGAN EVENT
USW LOCAL 979 ANNUAL TOBOGGAN EVENT
SATURDAY DEC. 7th 2024
8am-11am
STRONGSVILLE METROPARKS CHALET
Please RSVP ASAP - SEATING IS LIMITED - Breakfast, hot chocalate & coffee provided.
Only ACTIVE MEMBERS and their Dependents are ELIGIBLE for this event.

Toys for tots gate collection & drive-thru drop off day
USW LOCAL 979
TOYS FOR TOYS
GATE COLLECTION - 12/4/24
DRIVE-THRU TOY DROP OFF DAY - 11/30/24
11A-2P AT THE UNION HALL.
ALL DONATIONS MUST BE NEW AND UNWRAPPED - THANK YOU!
DONATIONS MAY ALSO BE DROPPED OFF AT THE UNION HALL LOBBY DURING BUSINESS HOURS, M-F, 7A-6P. DONATION BOXES ARE LOCATED IN THE LOBBY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
USW LOCAL 979 VETERANS COMMITTEE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION EVENT
11/18/24 - 11AM - @ THE UNION HALL

Women Of Steel Halloween Party
ALL CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, NIECES, NEPHEWS, GHOULS, GOBLINS OF OUR MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!
Saturday OCT. 26
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Holiday Inn Rockside
6001 Rockside Rd. Independence, OH 44131
MUST RSVP by OCT. 12th!!!
Christine - 330.304.2219 Angie - 216.407.1645
Mary Abigail - 216.571.5203 Anita - 216.695.1295

FIDELITY 401K / RETIREMENT MEETINGS (Copy)
FIDELITY invites you to attend":
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS
10/23 - 7a &12p
10/24 - 1p & 5p
FUNDEMENTALS OF RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING
10/23 - 10a
10/24 3p & 6:30p

PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR
PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR
TUESDAY 9/24/2024
7:30a/3:30p/7:00p
Dave McCall Union Hall
3421 Independence Rd. Cleveland, OH 44105
Questions? Call JOE - 216.571.7688


WEST CREEK WARRIOR WALK 2024
CALLING ALL VETERANS!
USW Local 979 and the Local 979 Veterans Committee are proud to be a Keystone Sponsor for the WEST CREEK WARRIOR WALK benefitting MY 22 VETERANS. ANY Local 979 member who wishes to participate will have their registration fee covered by the Local. All participants receive a T-Shirt, Breakfast Snack, Mission BBQ Lunch, & Goodie Bag.
TO REGISTER - PLEASE CONTACT: DENNIS VASKO - 216-906-4216
SPOTS FOR THIS EVENT ARE LIMITED - REGISTER TODAY!
WEST CREEK WARRIOR WALK
AUGUST 10th, 2024
8am-1pm ( CHECK-IN at 7:30am)
2277 W RIDGEWOOD DR.
PARMA, OH 44134

USW LOCAL 979 GOLF OUTING 2024
Please Join Us for the Annual
USW LOCAL 979 GOLF OUTING
Saturday JULY 20th, 2024
COPPERTOP at CHEROKEE HILLS
5470 CENTER RD
VALLEY CITY, OHIO
Golf with cart is $125 per person
Includes 2 Drink Tickets Per Person
Lunch at the Turn and Steak Dinner
$500 per team
7AM CHECK IN
7:30 AM SHOTGUN START
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 7/2/2024
CONTACT:
SAM MOYER 216-571-3322 / WALLY HARPER 440-525-4657
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO USW 979

2024 Cedar Point Family Outing
2024 LOCAL 979 CEDAR POINT FAMILY OUTING
Tickets will be available for purchase at the Union Hall starting 5/29/24 from 7a-6p M-F.
TWO DATES TO CHOOSE FROM
JULY 13TH, 2024
AUGUST 17TH, 2024
$10 for Members and Dependents Verified by Insurance Roster.
Ticket includes admission to CEDAR POINT, Cedar Point Shores, Parking & Drink wristband and All-You-Can-Eat Catered Meal. Drink Wristbands are valid for unlimited fountain drinks every 15 minutes at participating food stands.
Lunch: 1:30pm-3 pm in LAKESIDE PAVILLION ( Located near Windseeker)
Questions?
Contact SAM MOYER 216-571-3322 / WALLY HARPER 440-525-4657 / ANITA SOLINSKI 216-695-1295
3rd Annual Local 979 Car Show
3rd Annual Local 979 Car Show
MAY 18th 11a-4p
CAR SHOW SIGN UP FORM
PLEASE RETURN SIGN UP FORMS TO THE UNION HALL TO ENTER
