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