RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF KERN
COUNTY
MINUTES OF GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
January 13, 2004
At 12:00 noon the numbers were announced for each table. The catered lunch was enjoyed
by all in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. Walter Stewart led the
Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was held in honor of Allan Choy, a long time
Director on our Board who recently passed away. Frank Moody from the Probation Department
was a new member in attendance. A first time attendee was Vera.
First Vice President Jeanne Berkshire announced that our program today is a race.
Jeanne distributed stuffed animals to several members of REOKC as the leader of each of
five teams. Jeanne had already distributed small sticks of five different colors out
throughout the room. A number of other members helped with the game by rolling the dice,
showing the number on the dice on large cards, moved the card with the names of animals to
match the stuffed animals of each team and a member who was drawing the small sticks in
different colors to have each animal move along. The Pooh Bear team led by Walter Stewart
won by a small margin over President, Norman Briggs, Tiger team. Each winning team member
received a five dollar bill. Everybody enjoyed the game very much.
BUSINESS MEETING:
Norman Briggs gave the Treasurer’s Report for November 30, 2003 and December 31,
2003 in place of Treasurer John DeMario. Norman reported total REOKC membership as of
November 30, 2003 was 3,140 and as of December 31, 2003 was 3,142.
CRCEA – Everett Julkowski was not able to be in attendance. Alternate delegate,
David Merritt announced that the Spring CRCEA Conference would be in Visalia March 22
through 24, 2004. The cost is $15.00 for a member to attend the conference and the banquet
dinner is about $35.00. David invited everybody to attend and listen to the topics to be
discussed. One of the main topics will be health care.
EYE GLASS – Helen Heath reported that since her last report she has collected 3
pair of glasses and cases.
SUNSHINE – Belva Jarad reported that she sent a card to Mary Choy in the loss of
her husband Allan.
NEWSLETTER – The latest TREND was put on the Web Site the day after Christmas and
President, Norman Briggs received his in the mail on January 12th. Norm
announced that for those with internet access, they can read the TREND much sooner than
receive it in the mail. It is very expensive to mail each TREND and it would be very
helpful for as many members who can read it on the internet to do so.
OLD BUSINESS:
Member Sheila Roth, reminded everybody in attendance that she had spoken a few months ago
about a reading program in the schools. Sheila announced that soon a new semester would be
starting and please consider volunteering your time to help students with their reading
skills.
NEW BUSINESS:
President, Norman Briggs announced that the organization has 3 computers ready to be
purchased. If more than 3 people are interested in the computers we will have to hold a
drawing. Each computer will be sold for $75.00. This is the cost that we have paid to
purchase and restore the computers. These computers were purchased from surplus materials
that KCERA had and needed to sell. As there were 17 people in attendance who were
interested in purchasing these computers a drawing was held. The winners were Doris Carey,
Pauline Garcia and Carole Rugnao.
Cathy Olague from the Kern Federal Credit Union introduced new employee,Michelle
Watkins, who is working for the Credit Union under Cathy’s supervision. Cathy
announced that the Annual Meeting for the Credit Union will be held on February 19, 2004
in a tent in the Credit Union Parking Lot.The theme this year will be "Start
Spreading the News".
The attendance prize was won by Clara Bishop.
There were 28 - $5.00, also 2 throws and 5 ink pens donated by the Kern Federal Credit
Union. President, Norman Briggs called the numbers for the door prizes. After the
distribution of prizes, the meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted this 15th day of January, 2004.
Ginger Mello, Secretary
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