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PMRE November 2009 Dear PMRE Colleagues: Fall is here in full color and that means winter is closing in on us. If you stop and listen carefully, you might hear the fluttering of the snowbirds’ wings as they make their annual trip south for the winter. Before the flock departs, let me remind you of a few important things on your to-do list.
· Keep in touch with your state reps to prevent mid-year cuts to schools
· Keep your elected officials aware of our need for a public option
· Visit our website and the NYSUT website while you're away to stay informed
· Most important, enjoy your respite from the chilly northeast.
*As for the rest of us, I hope to see you at the holiday party (details in this and past issues). I hope many of you have gotten a chance to visit our website; Joanne Zukowski would love to hear from you. Your input is respected and appreciated. We'd love to know what you're up to and we'd love to share your stories and photos with your fellow retirees and colleagues through the website and the newsletter. You can send stories, etc. through the internet or snail mail. Whatever works best for you. It's always good to hear from our fellow retirees and learn about their adventures.
I hope to see many of you soon. If you can't make the holiday party, have a Happy Holiday Season and we'll meet up at the May 12th breakfast. In Solidarity,
Andy
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2009 PMRE Calendar
**December is the month for contacting Andy or the other Reps. concerning issues you want addressed at the Representative Assembly.**
December 3rd PMRE Holiday Party – 12-4:00pm at Bellport Country Club (see info and response form on page #5) December 14th CORTLI Meeting at the NYSUT Suffolk Office April 5-8th Alliance for Retired Americans Convention April 29th-May 1st NYSUT Representative Assembly in Wash. D.C. May 12th PMRE General Breakfast Meeting – 9:30am @ Island Grill June 3rd PMRE June Social (FREE FOR ALL) – 3-6:00pm @ Genie Weisman’s House in Patchogue June 4th PMCT End of the Year Party and Retirement Celebration @ Bellport Country Club (details to follow)
*Do you have an interesting story or tidbit to offer? Please email or send us your quirky tale.* 2
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NYSUT FREE OFFERS
Have you read the ads in your NYSUT Retiree calendar? You belong to NYSUT and there are many free services at your fingertips. NYSUT Social Services are available at NO COST and are there for you and your family’s use. Contact by phoning #800-342-9810 ext. 6206 or by using socsvcs@nysutmail.org to arrange for a personal response.
------------------------------------------------- Planning a trip for the holidays or over the winter? Don’t forget to take advantage of the AFT discounts for select hotels when making your travel plans. If you are attending a resort, check the EXTRA HOLIDAYS program at over 80 resorts. CALL #877-670-7088, AFT ID#20952 or visit online at www.aftplus.org/hotels. ---------------------------------------------- Don’t forget to peruse your NYSUT and AFT newsletters for monthly bargains or special offers. Be a MEMBER! Take advantage of all that belonging to a union has to offer.
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DON’T FORGET PMRE Annual
HOLIDAY PARTY! Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Bellport Country Club 12:00-4:00pm Cocktail Hour begins at noon Fruit & Cheese Platters Cash Bar (no charge for soda) Luncheon will be served at 1:00pm Garden Salad Choice of Entrees Chicken Champeri Salmon with Lemon Dill Steak Forrestriere Dessert – Apple Crisp with Ice Cream Coffee & Tea Cost per person: $36.00 Contact: Susan Segelski #286-2765 for further information and details.
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PMRE Meeting Minutes –
October 14, 2009 PMRE Executive Board Meeting New Business: Andy set the agenda for the PMRE General Breakfast Meeting, Wed., Oct. 21, 2009. a. Welcome by Andy b. Brigid read minutes from previous meeting c. Treasurer's Report-Dot d. Membership Announcements & Issues-Claire Siegel e. Jane Conetta or Kal Raustiala-NYSUT Updates f. Tony Segelski -Medical and Legislative Issues and Updates g. Mary Sayer-News and Views Update h. Joanne Zukowski-Encourage members to visit our website-any questions or suggestions to report back to Joanne. i. Genie Weisman-Vote-Cope j. Sue Segelski- 50/50-Collection of checks for Holiday Party Sag Harbor is in Contract Crisis-Informational Picketing Rally will be held on Oct. 19, 2009 at 5pm. Retirees are welcome to show support! Discussed NYSUT Contiguous ED Meeting-Social Security Myths and Healthcare Reform. Membership and Communication concerns were addressed. October 21, 2009 PMRE General Breakfast Meeting - New Business: Andy MacAvoy's Welcome. Claire Siegel reported on membership news: Elaine Buckshaw will help get us news on deceased or ill members because she works at PM Main Office and receives word and will pass it on to PMRE. Sad News: Shirley Bleecher's grandson passed away...Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and her family. Jane Conetta discussed the Oct. NYSUT Convention. NYSUT is upset with the slash in school aid midyear. Briefly covered NYSUT's proposed Resolutions: a. Against TAXES on Health Insurance b. Must fight threat of Constitutional Convention because they could start taxing our Pensions! Jane stressed that we need to be politically active and alert! c. COLA this year very doubtful. d. NYSUT is still trying to obtain a Permanent Moratorium on Health Insurance. e. East End Hospitals (Riverhead-Peconic, South Hampton, and Greenport), have not settled with Empire. f. Alan Lubin stepping down from NYSUT Executive Board. Kal Raustiala reported on RC 22 events. a. Fall Luncheon on Oct. 27, 2009 Bellport Country Club 12-3pm cost is $29.00. b. Ellis Island Fall Trip was successful and enjoyed by all. c. NYSUT website is: www. NYSUT.org. - click on Legislative Actions to get info to respond and alert our legislators of our concerns and wants. d. RC 22 will be submitting resolutions to NYSUT by Dec. 1, 2009. If you have ideas or concerns, notify RC22 ASAP. Tony Segelski gave updates on the Express Scripts problem and the Shingles vaccine. If anyone is interested in firsthand news on healthcare - check in The NY Times under Prescriptions and Checkpoints in the sidebar. Mary Sayer reported that she collected $149.00 for The Cancer Society Making Strides Walk at Jones Beach held Oct. 18, 2009. Mary also gave out flyers on the NYSUT Conference Day and Workshops to anyone interested in attending this fall. JoAnne Zukowski encouraged members to use our PMRE website. As webmaster, JoAnne will add links to Tony Segelski's Healthcare & Political issues and data, plus Kal Raustiala's sites with NYSUT and the AFT. 6 |
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In Memoriam
PMRE extends its deepest sympathy to the following members who have suffered a grievous loss:
Shirley Bleecher's grandson passed away... Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and her family
News and Views extends our thoughts and prayers to our colleagues during this sorrowful time.
Some “Good News” …
Three Cheers – Congratulations to Rosa Mena on the happy occasion of her daughter’s lovely wedding.
Winners!! – Attending NYSUT’s Fall Suffolk Workshop at the Watermill, Tony and Sue Segelski and Mary Sayer were lucky winners of door prizes. Dotty Denonn won a $50.00 gift certificate at the October CORTLI luncheon.
SOME OTHER INFO… Donations made at our October 21st PMRE Breakfast and the $27.00 from the 50/50 added up to a contribution of $149.00 toward the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides. The Jones Beach Walk is supported by NYSUT. 7
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PMRE Executive Committee Andrew MacAvoy President Jane Conetta Vice President Brigid Kinney Secretary Dot Braunstein Treasurer Mary Sayer PMRE News and Views Editor Kal Raustiala President RC#22 Genie Weisman VOTE/COPE Claire Siegel Sunshine Sue Segelski Holiday Party Joanne Zukowski Webmaster
Patchogue-Medford Retired Educators: P.O. Box 723, Patchogue, NY 11772 *The PMRE officers listed above can be contacted via the PMCT at ph#631-475-8515 or via email @ union@pmct.org Patchogue-Medford Congress of Teachers (PMCT): P.O. Box 539, Patchogue, NY 11772.
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