Our annual Shop Steward’s Conference was a success! We learned how we can share our story. Classes were phenomenal, and attendance was great. We had wonderful speakers on a wide variety of topics including UFCW International President Marc Perrone, Michael Kelley of The Kelley Group, Braxton Payne from Show-Me Victories, and Chris Kofinis of Park Street Strategies. Check out our photos below.
- President David Cook opened with a message about sharing our story, the story of the Union Family
- Attendance was great
- Union Proud
- Honored that UFCW International President Marc Perrone could join us
- A fantastic speech about the value of Shop Stewards
- President Perrone and President Cook have a long friendshiip
- A long friendship indeed
- Two wonderful leaders for our Union Family
- A surprise visit from Attorney General Chris Koster brought the crowd to its feet
- Need to elect this man our next Governor. He’s the clear choice
- The MOD Squad shared a little info about our contracts
- The wig!
- The Squad
- Encouraging Levi to adopt this look permanently
- “Is the contract chill, man?”
- Laura Kelley knows what’s up
- This class had us all in stitches
- Seriously funny stuff
- Smiles were all around
- Truly hilarious
- Our fearless leader
- Get to know this face, because she’s going to get elected to the Missouri House next November!
- Just talking about classes
- Chris Kofinis, a messaging guru with Park Street Strategies and UFCW International, gave an incredible presentation
- Q: “What’s the most powerful weapon?”
- A: “Words”
- Understanding message is key
- People were locked in to this presentation. Fascinating.
- Locked. In.
- Even Executive Secretary Treasurer Dave Politte was fascinated
- You could hear a pin drop
- The crowd shows its love
- Major respect for Chris Kofinis and the knowledge he brings
- “This was an incredible presentation”
- Truly amazing
- Strategizing
- Working hard, always.
- Your Local 655 Executive Board!
- Happy partners all around
- Great crowd
- Thanks to all that helped out!
- Always working with partners.
- Planning planning planning
- Working for you
- Alex Lange, Organizer, and Robert Spence, Union Rep, on how companies try to beat back good union families
- Great presentation
- A little role playing
- Understanding the fight is a key to winning it
- A political presentation about the issues facing hard-working families
- Michael Kelley of The Kelley Group joined President Cook to talk about political battles
- “Your union is the single most relevant union in Jefferson City, believe me”
- “We have more at stake in local races and here in Missouri than we even do in the White House”
- “Keep fighting”
- Garry Torpea, the man, the myth, the legend
- Answering contract questions
- Working hard
- What a guy
- These guys…
- Regional Director time!
- Braxton Payne of Show-Me Victories on digital media
- Social media is key in this new world
- Literally always working for you
- Helping partners
- Planning for the next day
- I think we have her attention
- Notes, notes, notes
- Registration ain’t easy
- But we had a little fun as well
- President Perrone is never too busy for UFCW partners
- Your future Representative from the 113th District!
- Always working for you!
- And trying to make it a little fun, too
- Union Proud. Always.





