Jacksonian September 2014

September 2014
News for and about Jackson-area retirees
Register for Forerunners Events by Sept. 16
The Annual Forerunners Golf Tournament
and Luncheon are almost here! This once-ayear event begins Sept. 23 with an 18-hole golf
scramble at the Yarrow Golf & Conference
Resort, 10499 48th St., in Augusta, Mich.
Before teeing off, savor morning coffee,
pastry and conversation. The shotgun start will
be at 11 a.m. followed by a hot dog lunch at
the turn. Prizes will be awarded after all golfers
are in. Snacks and cash bar will be provided.
The festivities continue Sept. 24 with a luncheon banquet at the beautiful Yarrow
Conference Center. Guest speakers will be Rich Ford, Consumers Energy Vice
President of Transmission, and Herb Kops, Director of Employee Benefits. The
Steve Tucker Duo will entertain.
Stay overnight in Yarrow’s lodge for just $119 a night for a queen room,
including breakfast.
Complete the registration form in your August Forerunners newsletter or print
the form from our website: www.consumersenergy.com/retiree. Register for one or
both events. Deadline is Sept. 16.
RetireeLine is Ready to View
The latest issue of RetireeLine is posted on the retiree
website: www.consumersenergy.com/retiree. Read about
Chuck Moyer, new benefits liaison for retirees, chapter news
and events, plus view lists of recent retirees and retirees who
passed away.
The issue includes recipients of $4,800 in college scholarships from the
Forerunners and a $1,000 scholarship from Richmond Brothers.
Registration forms for the 34th Annual Forerunners Golf Tournament and
Luncheon are included as well as registration forms for membership in Employees
for Better Government and its golf invitational, reception and dinner on Sept. 22.
Activities Calendar
Sept. 22
Mon.
EBG Golf Outing, Reception and Dinner at the Country
Club of Jackson; $50 for all events for retirees; $20 for dinner
only (about 5 p.m.). Contact PAC Manager Megan Cary at
(517) 788-0594 or [email protected]
Sept. 23 & 24 Forerunners Annual Reunion Golf Tournament & Luncheon at
Tues. & Wed. Yarrow Golf & Conference Resort, Augusta, Mich. The
registration form is in your August Forerunners newsletter and
online at www.consumersenergy.com/retiree.
Sept. 23 & 25 14th Annual Silent Auction for United Way. Sept. 23 at Parnall
Tues. & Thurs. and Sept. 25 at OEP. Deliver donated items to Heather
Andrews at Parnall or Megan O’Dowd at OEP or call
(517) 788-1176.
Oct. 21
Tues.
Herb Kops, Director of Employee Benefits, will talk about
“Your Future Health Care Benefits” at Parnall. Come to the
10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. program.
Officers
President
Sam Lalomia
517.784.9043
[email protected]
Vice President
Andy Dotterweich
517.740.7918
[email protected]
Secretary
Karen Kurzynowski
517.784.2715
[email protected]
Co-Treasurers
Pete Anderson
517.750.4439
[email protected]
Michael Marcellino
517.787.2023
[email protected]
Past President
Bill MacMillan
517.764.4509
[email protected]
Member-at-Large
Rhoda Tinkham
517.628.9740
[email protected]
Committees
Event Coordinators
Kitty Foster
517.783.4070
[email protected]
Kathy Lake
517.688.9301
[email protected]
Legislative Chair
Mike Butchart
517.789.6069
[email protected]
Membership
AnnMarie Frohm
517.783.4996
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Mary Kay Howard
517.784.1353
[email protected]
Sunshine
Jan Riede
517.914.4034
[email protected]
Golf Tournament
Bob Kiple
517.784.1591
Check our website for retiree information: www.consumersenergy.com/retiree
Sunshine Committee News
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO: ________________________________________________________________
Bob (ret. 1987) & Loretta Goldsmith 62nd
David (ret. 1999) & Marion Burley
55th
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Tom (ret. 2003) & Patti Heikkinen
50
OUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES OF: ______________________________________________________
Jane Campbell, widow of James H.Campbell, Consumers Energy CEO until his death in 1972
Mike Campbell (ret. 1997)
Bob Donley (ret. 1987)
John Fairly (ret. 1989)
Mike Koschik (ret. 1997)
OUR SYMPATHY TO RETIREES/EMPLOYEES WHO LOST FAMILY MEMBERS: ______________________
Bruce Burgener (ret. 1996), wife Cindy (ret. 2011)
Debbie Richardson Parisho (ret. 2012), brother
Sherrie Campbell (ret. 2010), brother-in-law Mike Campbell
Timm Richardson
Cindy Krauz (employee), sister Nancy Krauz
Jim Tyslenko (ret. 2004), mother Genevieve
Terry Mierzwa (employee), mother Virginia
Nancy Walker (ret. 2012), husband Gaylord
To have a get well wish, note of sympathy, congratulations for a landmark anniversary or event included in The
Jacksonian, contact Jan Riede at (517) 914-4034 or [email protected].
Record Turnout for Burr Oak Golf Scramble
The 24th annual Jacksonians Golf Scramble
drew a record 72 golfers to Burr Oak Golf Club
on Aug. 27, including 17 first-time golfers. Nine
retirees and guests joined the group for lunch
only. Skies were overcast, a foggy mist was in
the air, and the temperature was in the low 70s.
Tied for first place with low net (30) were: Team
2 members Tom Heikkinen, Tom Kubiak, Dave
Lyons and Ken Rudolph; and Team 4 members
Gary Cooper, Ed Hammerle, Don and Ellie
James. Sandy Geerling and Don James won for
longest drive. Ken Rudolph and Judy Spletzer
won for closest to the pin.
Tied for low putts (12) were Team 1: Gerry
Co-champs: Ken Rudolph, Tom
Top: Ken Rudolph and Bob Kiple
Garrigus, Ron Parzych, Bill Dennis and Fred
Kubiak and Dave Lyons.
tally results. Bottom: Bill and Aileen
Missing: Tom Heikkinen
Gross; and Team 5: Tony Etue, Mike Guerin, Al
Beckman, Fred and Sandy Geerling
Rickert and Verl Church.
Meanwhile, Dick Stuart and Vince Provenzano bounced their tee shots off of buildings.
Event organizer Bob Kiple was assisted by Ken Rudolph and Gerry Garrigus. No one left hungry thanks to
Burr Oak’s hearty buffet.
Help Kids Read, Make Wise Food Choices
Energizing Education is looking for mentors to read to and with children in
kindergarten through 2nd grade for two half-hour sessions a week. The program
was created in 2012 to ensure that all students in Jackson County read at or above
grade level by the 4th grade. The Consumers Energy Foundation
awarded a $125,000 Challenge Grant to start Energizing
Education. For more information, visit www.energizingeducationjackson.org.
To volunteer, contact the Recruitment Coordinator at (517) 841-2148 or email
[email protected].
The Volunteers of Allegiance Health are looking for “I’m In Charge” volunteers to teach 1st through 4th graders in
the classroom about how to fuel their bodies by making healthy food choices and what to keep out of their bodies
(drugs and alcohol). Call Carol Beck at (517) 788-4764 to express interest, learn more and apply.
Join EBG for Only $12 a Year
Retirees are invited to Join Employees for Better Government (EBG) for only $12 a year. You’ll
be invited to attend EBG events, including Pizza and Policy lunches throughout Michigan, the
Chairman’s Club dinner and EBG golf invitational, legislative briefing and dinner in the fall.
To join EBG or pay 2014 EBG dues, mail the completed enrollment form below with a
check or money order payable to EBG to: Consumers Energy, Attn: EBG PAC Manager,
One Energy Plaza, Room EP8-220, Jackson, MI 49201
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EBG ENROLLMENT FORM (Please Print)
Name: __________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________
City, State ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________________
Winter Address (if applicable): ________________________________________________________________
Home Phone with Area Code: _______________________ Cellphone with Area Code: __________________