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We have an update on the cookout for the MCI retirees.  

Please take a moment to check out the letter we will be mailing and emailing our members 

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Dear Fellow Retiree,  

 

Marion Correctional Institution has invited the retirees to a cookout, to be held off-site later this month, and which includes spouses and significant others.  Scheduled for Wednesday, July 22^nd from 4-7pm, it will be held at the FOP Park outside of Caledonia.  Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided, along with plates, napkins, and forks.  There is no cost involved to attend, only that you bring a covered dish and your own beverages.  The dress code is casual – after all, this is a summer picnic held in a park.  If you are able to make it, just let Kathy Hamilton know at 740-382-5781, extension 2210, by July 21^st.  A copy of the poster is included as an attachment.

The reasons behind this cookout focus on Warden Bunting’s desire to recognize and preserve MCI’s history.  Many of you have already obtained or viewed copies of MCI’s 60^th Anniversary book and DVD produced by PNN.  It has considerable information about the creation and early years of the institution. 

Each of us knows or has heard stories that add context to events from MCI’s past.  This cookout provides an opportunity to share and preserve our stories and observations with MCI’s current leadership.  From the numerous luncheons and informal meetings over the years, it is obvious the stories are out there.  Warden Bunting wants to preserve those moments and memories before the opportunity slips away.  Think of it this way, how many of us have said either during or after our employment,

“No one ever asked me, but if they did I’d tell them …”.

This is your chance.

MCI will have video equipment available to document your thoughts and impressions of your time working at MCI.  After we eat, we’d like you to consider sharing your stories.  Kathy Hamilton and John Mathew will coordinate the recording sessions.  Below is a list of suggested topics, but you might have others important to you – not a problem! 

For those who can’t attend the cookout but would like to participate, just let Kathy Hamilton know at the above number.  She can schedule a session in PNN for the next retiree’s lunch, August 5^th, or another day and time that is convenient.

We’ll see you on the 22nd!

Charles Daniel, President
John Mathew, Secretary

Sample Topic Areas:

1.         When did you work at MCI?

2.         What positions did you hold at MCI?

3.         Describe how you became interested in working at MCI.

4.         Describe your impressions entering the institution the first time.

5.         What did your family, friends, spouse (significant other) think about this?

6.         Why did you stay?

7.         What are three (3) events that stand out from your time at MCI?

8.         Knowing what you know now, if you could tell your “new hire” self something about working at MCI, what would that be?

9.         Knowing what you know now, if you could tell your “new hire” self something about retirement, what would that be?

 10.       In what areas do you feel you made a positive difference at MCI?

 11.       What do you miss the most about working at MCI?

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