Welcome to Fall !!!

Where did summer go?  It seems like just last week it was 95 degrees in the shade, with pitifully little shade.  At least we haven’t had to shovel anything.

Considering we are a bunch of retirees, we have been part of several events over the past four weeks.  The first that comes to mind should probably be the free lunches at MCI on the first Wednesday of the month.  September 5^th and October 3^rd were the most recent dates.  With construction and renovation finished on the A-Building, it is worth stopping in for lunch just to check out the changes and improvements.

On September 13^th MCI hosted a cookout for us.  As noted below, it was at the FOP Park outside of Caledonia, which is a relaxing setting for a gathering.  During the evening opinions were solicited as to how to make the event more convenient for retirees.  After considerable discussion, plans were made for the 2019 event.  The setup will be similar, but the focus will be as a family-friendly evening bonfire, with food arrangements like this year.  Since many of our number have taken part-time jobs since retirement, starting the event later in the day would benefit them.  For our part, we are flattered the institution is willing to host such an event for retirees.

The last special mention is our twice-yearly luncheon at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Marion.  It was held on Tuesday, September 25.  Attendance alone demonstrated that it is greatly preferred over the other locations we have tried.  Our intention is to hold our spring luncheon there on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Ponderosa doesn’t schedule their private rooms that far in advance, so closer to the date we will firm that up.

We have one additional bit of news that requires explanation.  Since Charlie Daniel moved to Florida we have been on the hunt for a new President.  The news is that we seem to have found one.  Rob Morgan’s name was offered as a suggestion, and quickly received a unanimous vote.  When informed of the vote Rob was at first resistant, but eventually accepting.  There will be more written about this in the future.

That’s all we know for now.  Until the next time, enjoy the last of the warm days of 2018!

Rob Morgan, President

John Mathew, Vice President

Email:  mcira43302@yahoo.com

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