Summer?  Almost!

Really?

Since the official start of spring we’ve had days near 90, high winds, drenching rains, and nights in the 40’s.  What great diversity, unless you sell sunglasses or pool memberships.

Since our last post we’ve enjoyed the monthly offerings of the Wander Inn, and one of our twice-yearly gathering at Ryan’s.  They were great opportunities for seeing familiar faces and sharing updates.  In the case of the Wander Inn lunches, it was also an opportunity to see how things have changed, and how they haven’t.  It also was refreshing to be recognized and welcomed by current staff members.  During the June 5^th gathering Warden Bunting even served our meals at the tables.  That is an experience hard to turn down.

“What is the Wander Inn”, you ask?  Retirees will recognize it as for the former Officers Dining Room.  What is the attraction? 

It’s free!

Warden Bunting has extended an offer to all MCI retirees of a free lunch the first Wednesday of each month.  All that is needed is to call the Warden’s Office no later than the working day before to have your name added to the gate pass (740-382-5781, extension #2210).  On your initial visit they will prepare an MCI Retiree badge for you, eliminating the need for gate passes for future “free lunch” days.  A better offer than this will be hard to find.

In view of the free lunch program, we have some important dates for your calendar.

July 3, 2013  10:30am-noon                    Free Lunch at the Wander Inn

August 7, 2013  10:30am-noon               Free Lunch at the Wander Inn

September 3, 2013 @ noon                     Lunch at Ryan’s, Marion, OH

September 4, 2013  10:30am-noon        Free Lunch at the Wander Inn

October 2, 2013  10:30am-noon             Free Lunch at the Wander Inn

November 6, 2013  10:30am-noon         Free Lunch at the Wander Inn

December 4, 2013  10:30am-noon         Free Lunch at the Wander Inn

In closing, I’d like to thank everyone for their assistance during my time as President of our group.  Together we’ve welcomed new faces, increased our use of technology, and enjoy an enhanced relationship with our former employer.  Due to personal reasons I have stepped down, but am pleased to announce that Charles Daniel has agreed to take over as President.  He has already started, and is excited about making this the group you want it to be. 

To close I’ll borrow a familiar quote from the advertising world:

“Thanks for your support!”

Robert Ferguson