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November 1, 2005
The meeting was called to order at
12:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Walter
Stewart and a moment of silence was held. President,
Norman Briggs, announced the order of the tables. He
announced that after the handicapped and head table goes
to get their lunches that the tables in order of numbers
drawn could pick up their lunch. There was one new
member in attendance today.
President, Norman Briggs,
introduced Michelle Watkins from the Kern Federal Credit
Union. Michelle introduced Patty Johnson also from the
credit union. Michelle announced that Cathy Olague had
left employment at the credit union and everybody misses
her. Michelle also announced that she brought some
flyers regarding banking online and bill pay online.
All of these are free. Michelle also brought some of
the credit union newsletters. Michelle also brought 3
beige blankets and 3 coffee mugs to raffle off with the
cash today. President, Norman Briggs, read an e-mail
letter from Cathy Olague to the membership concerning
her resignation from the credit union.
President, Norman Briggs,
introduced Jeanne Berkshire, our 1st
Vice-President, who thanked everybody who worked at the
fair. There were 41 members who worked at the fair this
year. Out of the 41, there were 4 who worked double
shifts. At this time Jeanne introduced our guest
speaker, Paulanna Hodges. Paulanna is from the Health
Benefits Office for Kern County. Paulanna spoke
regarding health benefits and the fact that some of the
premiums were reduced this year. The reason for this is
the fact that Medicare Part D has caused the premium to
go down. For those retirees under 65, their premiums
were not reduced. The bottom line is that if the
retiree has insurance through Kern County, DO NOT enroll
in any Medicare Part D program. If the retiree has BLUE
CROSS SILVER through Kern County, then they need to
contact the Blue Cross Silver Office for assistance in
this matter. Numerous questions were asked and Paulanna
was able to answer those questions. Paulanna also
reminded everybody about the Health Fair on Thursday,
November 3rd from 2 p.m. until all retirees
have left.
BUSINESS MEETING:
TREASURER, John DeMario
stated that there is NOT a report this month since we
are meeting a week early.
CRCEA – Dave Merritt
reported that the Fall CRCEA Conference was good. Dave
reported that things are changing in the 37 Act Counties
as far as health care and retirement programs. Dave
commented in the fact that there were new retirees and
retirees who have been retired awhile but hadn’t been to
a meeting before. Dave also stated that it is very
important that the retirees get involved. The benefits
that we have had are becoming eroded continuously. Dave
announced that there is a meeting at 3 P.M. this
afternoon of the County Retirement Actuarial Committee
regarding the death benefits.
EYE GLASS - Helen Heath
reported that she has collected 12 pair of glasses and 7
cases since the last meeting.
SUNSHINE - Belva Jared
reported that she sent one card to Ginger Mello for a
back injury. Belva reminded everybody to please contact
her with the names of people who have passed away or are
ill.
HOST/HOSTESS PROGRAM – Mary
Lou Bennett reported that for the month of October there
were 36 volunteers who worked 108 hours and assisted 1,
272 visitors to the County Administration Building.
Since the Host/Hostess Program began in 1992, we have
assisted 227,514 visitors. Mary Lou is still in need of
volunteers to work.
NEWSLETTER – The newsletter
was sent out and those in attendance had received it by
computer or snail mail.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nominating Committee – VOTE –
Dave Merritt reported the results of the vote
that took place earlier in the
meeting. The Slate of Officers was elected and the
three new Board of Directors are as follows: you
re-elected Walter Stewart and Earlene Smith and you
elected Greg Salas.
NEW BUSINESS: No new
business
The attendance prize was won by
Lorraine Dauwalder. There were 41 - $5 amounts for the
giveaway and 3 Blankets and Cups donated from the Kern
Federal Credit Union. After the distribution of prizes,
the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted this 12th
day of November, 2005.
Ginger Mello, Secretary
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