We have information to share as the calendar slowly swings toward summer.

The first is appreciation for those who were able to attend our luncheon at the Marion Diner on April 25.  Judging from the laughter and conversation, a good time was had by all.  You might recall that our next similar gathering used to be held the first Tuesday in September.  As a result of the survey taken this winter, our next luncheon will be at the Marion Diner on Tuesday, October 3^rd.  Mark your calendars now.

The second thing to share is an update on MCI’s Correctional Employee Week activities.  This was formerly held the first week in May.  For years MCI retirees were encouraged to attend any and all activities.  As you may have guessed, changes have occurred.  We’ve been informed the Director’s Office has changed these activities to the second week of May for the entire Department.  At the institution level this disrupted the required planning, scheduling, and purchase schedules.  To simplify the process, MCI decided to focus its activities this year on current employees for all phases of the process.

What does that mean for MCI retirees (me) ? 

It means MCI retirees will not be part of the process this year.  As you can imagine, no one is in a position to discuss future arrangements, as they are still adjusting to this year’s changes.  As we receive additional information on this topic it will be posted.

There is one last item to mention:  email addresses.  We appreciate the efforts of everyone who has provided an email address for future communications.  It might not sound like much, but every little bit helps.  As mentioned before, if you have access to the email address of a former co-worker, please let us know.  We promise not to sell them, or send endless requests for money.  We just want to continue the notifications in a cost-effective manner.

Enjoy the rest of Spring.

Charles Daniel, President
John Mathew, Vice President

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