| RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF KERN COUNTY
MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
June 14, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy
Scout A.J. Rodriguez and a moment of silence was held in remembrance of Thelma Chanley.
President, Norman Briggs, announced that all the handicapped and the head table could get
their lunch followed by each table in order of the numbers drawn. There were no new
members or guests in attendance at this meeting.
Before our speaker today, one of our members spoke regarding TIA. Dr. Grabski spoke
regarding a member in attendance at our last meeting having had a mini-stroke. Dr. Grabski
spoke regarding what happens when we get "OLDER". A stroke usually happens with
the blockage of the "right" Carotid Artery. The Carotid Artery is the big artery
that goes up into the brain.
1st Vice President, Jeanne Berkshire, introduced our three speakers. We had
Bill O’Rullian, Kern County Environmental Health Specialist; AJ, just graduated from
Fruitvale Jr. High and will be attending Liberty High School and Mason Ermstand who will
be in 8th grade at Fruitvale Jr. High. A.J. and Mason are life scouts and A.J.
is working on his Eagle Scout Project on West Nile Virus prevention here in Kern County.
Kern County has a lot of birds because we are located in the area of flights. Some of the
birds that are susceptible to West Nile Virus are Crow, Raptor and Blue Jay. The
information was very informative and interesting for our members.
BUSINESS MEETING:
TREASURER, John DeMario gave the Treasurer’s Report for May 2005. The report
stated that REOKC membership as of May 31, 2005 was 3,412.
President, Norman Briggs, thanked Carole Rugnao and Thelda Carnahan for decorating the
tables for the last year. At this time Carole has resigned and we need some help to do the
table decorations. It was announced that if someone would like to volunteer, please
contact our Secretary, Ginger Mello.
CRCEA – No Report
EYE GLASS - No Report
SUNSHINE – Belva Jared reported that she sent a Get Well Card to Vivian
Kuhn and Thelma Chanley and a Sympathy Card to Doris Morrow. Belva Jared thanked the
members for letting her know when someone is ill or passes away and please continue to do
so.
HOST/HOSTESS PROGRAM – Mary Lou Bennett reported that for the month of May
there were 34 volunteers who worked 104 hours and assisted 1,168 visitors to the County
Administration Building. Mary Lou, again requested some volunteers. She is losing some of
her volunteers. She likes to only schedule a person one 3 hour shift a month and at this
time she has had to schedule some people two times a month.
NEWSLETTER – At this time the plan is to have the TREND at the printer on
Friday, June 17th and in the mail a few days after that.
OLD BUSINESS:
July Picnic – July 12th, Norris Road Veterans Hall, catered by
Mossman’s at a very reasonable price. Entertainment by Harley Criner Western Band.
NEW BUSINESS: No new business.
A reminder the November meeting will be held on November 1st, which is the
first Tuesday in November. Also the Fair Volunteer Sign-up Sheets will be at the July
Picnic.
The attendance prize was won by Ola Langley. There were 33 - $5.00 amounts for the cash
giveaway. Also it was announced that we need someone to replace Thelma Chanley who had
sold the raffle tickets. After the distribution of prizes, the meeting was adjourned at
1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted this 23rd day of June, 2005.
Ginger Mello, Secretary . |
