What happened to summer?

We don’t know either.  It seems like one day we were looking forward to the Memorial Day weekend, then PRESTO!, we are at September.  We guess the old saying is correct – Time flies when you’re having fun.  And what describes fun better than being paid not to work?

Since autumn is quickly approaching, we do have some news, and a friendly reminder of some upcoming events.

#1 – As a result of our survey last year, our next gathering WILL NOT be on Tuesday, September 5^th.  Instead, it WILL be on Tuesday, October 3^rd. 

The place?  The Marion Diner, 1565 Marion-Waldo Rd, Marion, OH 43302 (in front of the mall on route 423). 

The Time?  The “official” starting time is noon, but feel free to come when you can, and stay as long as you want.  We have their south room to ourselves, will be ordering from the menu, and can take our time.

#2 – MCI will again have a cookout for all retirees.  Here are the details that we know, so far.

Where?  It will be held at the FOP Park just outside of Caledonia (5327 Harding Hwy E, Caledonia, OH 43314). 

Cost?  There is no cost involved, except for bringing your favorite side dish and non-alcoholic beverage.  Hot dogs, hamburgers, and appropriate accessories will be provided.

Time?  From 4pm until 7pm.

Date?  That is yet to be determined.  Some dates are under consideration, primarily during the second, third, and fourth weeks of September.  There are several concerns to work around, including the FOP Park schedule.  As soon as a date is selected, we will send our customary announcement.

#3 – Don’t forget the free lunch available at MCI the first Wednesday of each month for retirees.  Although started during Warden Bunting’s tenure, Warden Wainwright has confirmed that these would continue. Lunch is available in the Wander Inn, known to most of us as the Officer’s Dining Room (ODR), from 10:30am until around noon. 

There is one last item to mention:  email addresses.  The size of our group has grown, and the cost of mailing notices has risen.  What money is donated to maintain the mailings needs to be spent wisely.  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.

See you at The Diner.

Charles Daniel, President
John Mathew, Vice President

mcira43302@yahoo.com

http://mciretireesassociation.blogspot.com/

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