Those interested in attending either session should contact the office of the general secretary and treasurer for further details or to register for either workshop. Call (216) 228-9400, or e-mail Executive Assistant Nancy Miller at n_miller@utu.org. Please register as soon as possible.

Both three-day sessions will provide local treasurers with hands-on training on the responsibilities and reporting duties pertaining to their office. The International has also arranged for the Department of Labor to make a presentation on its record-keeping requirements.

The three-day workshops include all training and materials at no cost to local treasurers. Locals are responsible for travel, hotel and meal expenses. The UTU provides transportation between the hotel and the UTU International for those attending.

Expenses connected with your attendance may be reimbursable, if pre-approved at a local meeting, as an allowable expense of the local.

UTU corporate room rates are available at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel at 5300 Riverside Dr., Cleveland, OH 44135, for $79.00, plus tax, for a standard room. Reservations can be made by calling (216) 267-1500. Provide the code "UTU" when making your reservation. Please note that rooms are based on availability and will only be held for our group until March 1, 2009. After that date, rates will increase.

Training sessions will be conducted by UTU International Auditors Stephen Noyes and Bobby Brantely.

Space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that those attending make their hotel reservations at the time of registration.

Be sure to bring your notebook computer and a USB flash drive.