Spring is here!
Finally. Not that we’d claim that this was one of the
worst winters we’ve had for a while (decades), but it has seemed to drag on
forever. Shortly after my last post we
had our first snow of the season, and Ohio has been like an ice cube ever since.
Despite the weather, we
continue to meet at MCI’s Wander Inn the first Wednesday each month. For those who have not yet taken advantage of
this offer, all that is needed is to call the Warden’s Office no later than the
working day before. They add your name
to the gate pass (740-382-5781, extension #2210). On your initial visit PNN will prepare
an MCI Retiree badge for you. When you
leave you take this “MCI Retiree” pass with you, eliminating the need for gate
passes for future free lunch days. The
lunches are offered the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30am until the Wander Inn closes, around noon.
Marion Correctional has been
working on their 60th
Anniversary observance in 2014.
Responding to our earlier post, many retirees have made available old
photos and mementos to be used during MCI’s ceremony. PNN has been able to reproduce all sorts of
photos and documents, returning the originals, and can handle more. If you have something historical tucked away
in drawers, closets, or boxes, let them know.
Those who were present for the 50th Anniversary observance
received a DVD containing the images and videos used during the ceremony. A similar plan is in place for this
event.
MCI is looking for volunteers
to assist during the 60th Anniversary observance. Any MCI retirees interested in assisting can
make it known by either contacting us by email (mcria43302@yahoo.com), or contacting the
Warden’s office (740-382-5781, extension #2210). All that is needed is your name and contact
information. It is too soon to know
specific program details at this point, but they will be shared as they become
available.
Our next meeting will be at Ryan’s
in Marion, at noon on Tuesday, May 6th. We are working to secure a speaker to discuss
potential changes to the PERS health insurance plans. When arrangements are firm we will post
details.
An additional issue we will
be discussing is the process we use to notify retirees of our meetings, activities,
and updates. Our mailing list consists
of 156 listings, covering 162 retirees. Of those, we have email addresses for 51
listings. The expense of postage and cards
for the remaining 105 listings is slightly over $50 per mailing. We could use your help. If you have an email address we can use rather than having us mail a postcard,
please let us know. Since our only
revenue source is the donations we receive twice a year at our Ryan’s
luncheons, this will help significantly.
That’s all we have for
now. Enjoy the vibrant colors of spring,
and I’ll see you at the Wander Inn.
Charles Daniel,
President
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