The holiday season is already upon us. The last of the Thanksgiving turkey has been dispensed, family gatherings have been enjoyed, and even the most avid fan has over-dosed on football. As we move from Thanksgiving toward Christmas, youngsters are already making lists for Santa. Our more mature friends pour over the latest catalogues for high-tech gadgets, while keeping an eye on the economy. Many try to figure out how to attend all the family gatherings, office parties, and school programs on the calendar. When it seems like life can't become any more hectic, and there aren't enough hours in the day, take a break. Sit back, relax, and remember the real reason for the season, the original Christmas story. During this time let us all enjoy "...peace on earth, goodwill to men."
Robert Ferguson
Friday, December 19, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Memorial Scheduled for Pete Perini
Memorial Service for Pete Perini
Saturday, October 18th at 11AM
Boyd’s Funeral Home
(http://www.boydfunerals.com/)
122 W. Columbia Street
From the south, take Rt 423 to Columbia Street, turn west.
From the north, take RT 309 to Main Street, turn south, turn west on Columbia Street.
Gathering immediately after service at:
Carousel Convention Center- 2209 Marion-Waldo Rd
Take RT 423 south past mall and past Marion Cardington Road
Thursday, September 25, 2008
PETE PERINI
Pete Perini, past Superintendent of the Marion Correctional Institution, passed away on September 11, 2008, at the age of 80. Pete was born on February 10, 1928. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather. I knew him as my boss, mentor and friend.
He was a graduate of the Ohio State University and served in the Army in Korea. A wrestling champion in high school, he went on to excel in baseball and football at Ohio State. He is member of the OSU Sports Hall of Fame. He played baseball for the Boston Braves and football for the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. After his professional sports career, he worked at the Ohio Penitentiary. After demonstrating his management skills in the recreation department, he moved to other jobs within the correctional community. His last assignment was that of Superintendent at the Marion Correctional Institution.
Those of you who worked for Pete know that his sports experience was the basis of his management style. He was a team builder. Pete was a man who worked hard and succeeded in everything he attempted. He cared about his employees and genuinely enjoyed working with them. I learned something new every single day that I worked with Pete.
I will miss him.
John Morgan
He was a graduate of the Ohio State University and served in the Army in Korea. A wrestling champion in high school, he went on to excel in baseball and football at Ohio State. He is member of the OSU Sports Hall of Fame. He played baseball for the Boston Braves and football for the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. After his professional sports career, he worked at the Ohio Penitentiary. After demonstrating his management skills in the recreation department, he moved to other jobs within the correctional community. His last assignment was that of Superintendent at the Marion Correctional Institution.
Those of you who worked for Pete know that his sports experience was the basis of his management style. He was a team builder. Pete was a man who worked hard and succeeded in everything he attempted. He cared about his employees and genuinely enjoyed working with them. I learned something new every single day that I worked with Pete.
I will miss him.
John Morgan
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Luncheon on 9-2-08
It was great to see everyone again. For those who were weren't able to attend, don't worry - we'll do it again next year in May. Mark your calendars now! May 5, 2009, at noon. We intend to meet at Ryan's, but as they don't make reservations that far in advance we'll have to confirm that later.
Three topics that arose during lunch were our email address, our web page, and addresses of retirees.
The email address is mcira43302@yahoo.com. Any information, questions, photos, etc., that you want to communicate can be sent here. Both John Mathew and myself check this account regularly
Our web page can be found at: http://mciretireesassociation.blogspot.com/ - after all, you're reading it now! The photos we collected can be found here, along with information about our group. We also have links to PERS and the Deferred Compensation web sites, as well as to the DRC web site for Marion Correctional Institution. If you haven't checked their site recently, it has been completely redesigned. Among its new features is a short video tour of the institution.
Addresses can be frustrating to track down for friends and relatives, and especially so for retirees, whom we only see a couple times per year. At our last two luncheons we have added and corrected many listings, but still received postcards returned marked "unable to forward". If you can help with these addresses, we'd appreciate it. Cards returned were for Mark and Linda Stevens, Ervin Davis, Harvey Bell, and Robert Patterson. At the luncheon we received a lead on Robert Patterson's address, but would appreciate help with the others.
That's all we have at this time. Thanks to all those who attended, and those who plan to come the next time.
Robert Ferguson, President
Three topics that arose during lunch were our email address, our web page, and addresses of retirees.
The email address is mcira43302@yahoo.com. Any information, questions, photos, etc., that you want to communicate can be sent here. Both John Mathew and myself check this account regularly
Our web page can be found at: http://mciretireesassociation.blogspot.com/ - after all, you're reading it now! The photos we collected can be found here, along with information about our group. We also have links to PERS and the Deferred Compensation web sites, as well as to the DRC web site for Marion Correctional Institution. If you haven't checked their site recently, it has been completely redesigned. Among its new features is a short video tour of the institution.
Addresses can be frustrating to track down for friends and relatives, and especially so for retirees, whom we only see a couple times per year. At our last two luncheons we have added and corrected many listings, but still received postcards returned marked "unable to forward". If you can help with these addresses, we'd appreciate it. Cards returned were for Mark and Linda Stevens, Ervin Davis, Harvey Bell, and Robert Patterson. At the luncheon we received a lead on Robert Patterson's address, but would appreciate help with the others.
That's all we have at this time. Thanks to all those who attended, and those who plan to come the next time.
Robert Ferguson, President
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Mark Your Calendars for September 2, 2008!
Mark your calendars! Our next luncheon is on Tuesday, September 2nd. The place is Ryan's in Marion, and the time is noon. The only cost is your own lunch, unless you're feeling especially generous.
Before you come. Tell other retirees about our luncheon. We only have 76 addresses on file, so it's very possible we haven't been able to locate some of the friends you worked with. Bring them so we can put theirs on our list.
When you come. Bring photos you would like added to our display. Photos of general interest are preferred. But if you insist on submitting your certificate for working two whole weeks without calling in sick, we might put that on anyway. We will scan the photos and make every attempt to return them to you in their original condition.
After you come. If you had a good time, tell your friends. Invite them to the next gathering, tentatively scheduled for May 5th, 2009. (We have to say "tentatively", as Ryan's won't make a reservation that far in advance.) And provide us their names and addresses. We'll mail them a reminder card when the time comes, with the current meeting information.
There it is! Not sure how we can make the process easier, but we're always open to suggestions. Give us a call, or send us an email (mcira43302@yahoo.com) with your suggestions. See you on the 2nd!
Robert Ferguson, President
Before you come. Tell other retirees about our luncheon. We only have 76 addresses on file, so it's very possible we haven't been able to locate some of the friends you worked with. Bring them so we can put theirs on our list.
When you come. Bring photos you would like added to our display. Photos of general interest are preferred. But if you insist on submitting your certificate for working two whole weeks without calling in sick, we might put that on anyway. We will scan the photos and make every attempt to return them to you in their original condition.
After you come. If you had a good time, tell your friends. Invite them to the next gathering, tentatively scheduled for May 5th, 2009. (We have to say "tentatively", as Ryan's won't make a reservation that far in advance.) And provide us their names and addresses. We'll mail them a reminder card when the time comes, with the current meeting information.
There it is! Not sure how we can make the process easier, but we're always open to suggestions. Give us a call, or send us an email (mcira43302@yahoo.com) with your suggestions. See you on the 2nd!
Robert Ferguson, President
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Who attends?
Since we finally have a handle on how this works, we thought you'd be interested in who attends our lunches. Our most recent gathering was May 6th. Among those present were:
Richard Bechtle
Tim Brant
Richard Byrd
Jerry Converse
Charles Daniel
Robert Fereguson
Ed Garver
Harry Johnston
R.L. Kennedy
Bill Lee
John Mathew
John Morgan
Wayne Moses
Bob Risner
Larry Scheff
Jay Tripp
Glenn Wykoff
Our next gathering is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd, at noon. We hope to again meet at Ryan's. They don't accept reservations this far in advance, so we will contact them the end of June. Check back here for final arrangements.
Richard Bechtle
Tim Brant
Richard Byrd
Jerry Converse
Charles Daniel
Robert Fereguson
Ed Garver
Harry Johnston
R.L. Kennedy
Bill Lee
John Mathew
John Morgan
Wayne Moses
Bob Risner
Larry Scheff
Jay Tripp
Glenn Wykoff
Our next gathering is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd, at noon. We hope to again meet at Ryan's. They don't accept reservations this far in advance, so we will contact them the end of June. Check back here for final arrangements.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Welcome!
Welcome to the first web presence for the Marion Correctional Institution Retirees Association. As many of you might already know, we are a social group of former MCI staff. In May and September we meet for lunch at Ryans, share some stories, and renew old acquaintances. There are no dues and no commitments, other than paying for your own meal and enjoying yourself.
If you are interested in our get-togethers and want to attend, just send us an email to mcira43302@yahoo.com. We'll add you to our notification list.
Robert Ferguson - President
If you are interested in our get-togethers and want to attend, just send us an email to mcira43302@yahoo.com. We'll add you to our notification list.
Robert Ferguson - President
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