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HP/AGILENT ALUMNI CLUB NEWSLETTER HP/AGILENT ALUMNI CLUB MINUTES – 7/6/10 The July 6, 2010 meeting of the HP/Agilent Alumni Club was called to order at 1:36 pm by President Joetta Hoewisch at the Inn at Garden Plaza. Joetta opened the meeting with a note of appreciation to Inn at Garden Plaza staffers Jan Randolph and Jan Jones for hosting the meeting. The minutes for the June 1, 2010 meeting as published in the June 2010 newsletter were approved. President Joetta Hoewisch gave the Treasurer’s report. Income for the month included $55 in dues, $3 in donations, and $14.50 for the 50/50 lottery for a total of $72.50. Expenses for the month totaled $46.25. The report was filed. There were 38 attendees, including David Akin, Jan Allen, Les Bailey, Mary Lou Bailey, George Blinn, Marlys Blinn, Chris Bonck, Penny Cherry, Claudia Christiansen, Roger Christiansen, Kathy Colyer, Nancy Craig, Harry Feldman, Molly Gauss, Lois Green, Juanita Hartman, Don Henry, Joetta Hoewisch, Carol Kibel, Peggy McClellan, Gerry McGonigle, Wanda McGonigle, John Meredith, Don Morrison, Jerry Murphy, Barbara Parsons, Eileen Pekarek, Cecil Ray, Betty Rodosevich, Wanda Rogers, Pat Romero, Harry Short, Mark Smith, Mike Sondgerath, Polly Tounzen, Randy Walters, Niles Whalen, and Laura Winter. There are currently 187 paid members in the Agilent Alumni Club. The quorum required to conduct business at the meeting was determined to be at least 28 members including one officer. The quorum was met and was announced by Joetta at the start of the meeting. July Birthdays:
Mary Jane Reul July 1 Deaths: It is with deep regret that we learned of the death of three former employees. Our condolences go out to the families of: Mamie Ruth Costanza who passed away on June 14th; Vesta Blazic who passed away on June 15th; and Bob Hinsey who died on June 17th. Bob was facilities manager at the Garden of the Gods site for many years. Old Business: Joetta announced that the HP TouchScreen Computer will be given to the winner of a raffle. To be eligible for the raffle, a member who has recruited a new member must enter their name along with the name of each new member they recruit on the entry register provided by Joetta. Each new member recruited gives the member who recruited them one chance for the drawing. A new member is defined as a person who was not a member between January 1, 2009 and May 4, 2010. The drawing for the HP TouchScreen computer will be held at the company picnic on August 3. All club members are encouraged to participate. Presentation: Jerry Murphy introduced Tron Simpson, a KCMN radio celebrity. Tron gave a very entertaining presentation on his work as a local radio show host. Tron’s presentation touched on his career in radio broadcasting emphasizing the unique programming format of KCMN. He hosts a 6:00 to 11:00 am show featuring rare music not found on other radio shows. He emphasized that KCMN is not “controlled” by polls. Instead, programming is aimed at pleasing audiences of all ages. KCMN had been dubbed as the surprise radio station because their programming is so out of the ordinary. They feature a wide range of music popular in decades past covering just about every musical genre. During a lively Q&A session, Tron regaled the audience with history and anecdotes of his work at KCMN. Tron gave everyone a handy multi-purpose clip from KCMN. Jan Allen won a special prize that included a best-seller book, a KCMN T-shirt, a Bargain Radio certificate, and a CD. KCMN can be found at 1530 on your AM dial. They also stream programming continuously on their website. The URL is www.1530kcmn.com. Announcements: Jerry Murphy announced a “Jazz in the Park” musical that is being held on July 7. Additional details on these neighborhood jazz shows can be found at the Jazz and Swing Society web site at http://www.ppjass.org/. Joetta sadly announced that George Blinn and Gerry McGonigle are resigning their positions as club newsletter editors so they can devote more time to family and other activities. George and Gerry have been very dedicated volunteers in the many tasks associated with publishing and mailing our newsletter. Many members have commented favorably on the outstanding work that George and Gerry have done over the years. Their services will be missed. Joetta expressed deep appreciation for their devotion to this important work. George and Gerry indicated that they will continue their work until January 1 thereby giving the club ample opportunity to find another editor. Joetta asked that anyone wishing to volunteer for this important and rewarding activity to please contact any of the club officers. Agilent has invited all employees and retirees along with their immediate family members to their picnic this year. The picnic will be held on Saturday, July 31 at the Garden of the Gods Site patio from 10am – 3pm. Joetta e-mailed a sign-up form to all members that have email and a paper copy to the retirees that do not have a computer. Only those who are formally designated as an HP or Agilent Retiree are eligible to attend. They may bring guests only as defined below: DEFINITIONS of Employee/Retiree & Immediate Family Members: • Immediate Family members: Dependents: Spouse/Significant other, children • Children: Those you claim on your tax return. • If not married: Agilent allows you to bring a guest. Joetta encouraged members who know a retiree who wishes to attend the picnic to provide a form for them. Any Retiree who wishes to attend the picnic needs to let Joetta know that they are coming alone or with a guest and whether they would like a Vegetarian Meal. They may also fill out a form and send it by email to Joetta or call 599-5292. The HP/Agilent Alumni Club Picnic will be held in Bear Creek Park on August 3, 2010 from 11am to 2pm. Joetta took a vote on preference for sandwiches. The consensus was pulled pork, however Joetta indicated that pulled turkey will also be provided for those preferring turkey. She requested that everyone bring a pot-luck dish to share such as appetizers, salads, veggies, desserts or a special creation of one’s choosing. We will welcome those of you who would like to arrive a bit earlier to assist with setup. We also need several members to volunteer to remain after 2pm to help with cleanup. Joetta announced the next Red Hat meeting will be held on July 21st at 11:30 at Texas Roadhouse, located at 3120 North Powers. Laura Mattison and Pat Korneke will host this month’s luncheon and will be sending out emails and calling people who do not have access to a computer. Anyone wishing to join the group for lunch should contact Joetta at 599-5292. Joetta thanked Mary Lou Bailey for being our Greeter. Since August will be our annual picnic, there will not be a need for a greeter. For the September meeting, the greeter will be Barbara Parsons. Refreshments will be served by Mary Lou Bailey. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15. NEW MEMBER WELCOME Jay Lee worked for HP/Agilent for 36 years. He started his career working on the Scopes production line, later moving on to the Tech Center and QA. He was working in DVD when he retired on May 15, 2009. Jay and his wife, Nancy, will celebrate their 37th anniversary on September 1st. They have one son, Ryan. As time permits, Jay enjoys model railroading, working in his yard, and volunteering with Mill Dog Rescue. He is currently employed at RT Logic doing contract engineering work. GREETER & REFRESHMENT LIST GREETER REFRESHMENTS
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---------------------- Picnic ------------------------ SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS · Birds of a feather flock together and mess up your car. · When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself. · The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends. · A penny saved is a government oversight. · The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement. · He who hesitates is probably right. · Did you ever notice that the Roman Numerals for forty (40) are ' XL'? · If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody. · If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame. · The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble. · There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt. · Did you ever notice: When you put the two words 'The' and 'IRS' together it spells 'Theirs'? · Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. · The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. · Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know why I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved. · When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to your youth, think of Algebra. · How in the world are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? · Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable. · Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is. · The worst feeling in the world is that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. JUST FOR LAUGHS Two Ladies Talking in Heaven 1st woman: "Hi! Jane." 2nd woman: "Hi! Sylvia. How'd you die?" 1st woman: "I froze to death." 2nd woman: "How horrible!" 1st woman: "It wasn't so bad. After I quit shaking from the cold, I began to get warm and sleepy, and finally died a peaceful death. What about you?" 2nd woman: "I died of a massive heart attack. I suspected that my husband was cheating, so I came home early to catch him in the act. But instead, I found him all by himself in the den watching TV." 1st woman: "So, what happened?" 2nd woman: "I was so sure that there was another woman there somewhere that I started running all over the house looking. I ran up into the attic and searched, and down into the basement. Then I went through every closet and checked under all the beds. I kept this up until I had looked everywhere, and finally I became so exhausted that I just keeled over with a heart attack and died." 1st woman: "Too bad you didn't look in the freezer. We'd both still be alive." Can You Hear Me Yet? Three old guys are out walking. First one says, "Windy, isn't it?" Second one says, "No, it's Thursday!" Third one says, "So am I. Let's go get a beer." Satan A few minutes before the church services started, the congregation was sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away from evil incarnate. Soon the church was empty except for one elderly gentleman who sat calmly in his pew without moving, seemingly oblivious to the fact that God's ultimate enemy was in his presence. So Satan walked up to the man and said, "Do you know who I am?" The man replied, "Yep, sure do." "Aren't you afraid of me?" Satan asked. "Nope, sure ain't," said the man. "Don't you realize I can kill you with one word?" asked Satan. "Don't doubt it for a minute," returned the old man, in an even tone. "Did you know that I can cause you profound, horrifying agony for all eternity?" persisted Satan. "Yep," was the calm reply. "And you're s till not afraid?" asked Satan. "Nope," said the old man. More than a little perturbed, Satan asked, "Why aren't you afraid of me?" The man calmly replied, "Been married to your sister for 48 years."
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