UNUM RETIREES -- Annual Meeting, 2011 By Mary Guy

The second Annual Meeting of the Unum Retirees was held on September 27th, at the Italian Heritage 
Center in Portland, with about ninety members and guests attending.

Chair Roger Rioux, greeting members and guests at the onset of the Annual Meeting.

Following the Social Hour and Luncheon, Roger Rioux  welcomed members and guests.   He reviewed last year’s first annual meeting as  Unum Retirees, as a result of the merger of   The Headlighters and VALUR.

Roger advised that the Volunteer Hours normally requested with the Invitation to the annual meeting, 
was not sent.  He encouraged everyone who did volunteer work of any type, to submit their records 
(to Beverly Dahms, 46 County Rd Scarborough ME 04074, Tel # 839-4371). 

Volunteers, who accumulated 50 hours or more to non-profit organizations are eligible to receive a grant
to one of the organizations. 
For detailed information, contact Ms Gwen Moore, Unum 5S,  1 Fountain Square, Chattanooga, TN 37402 
and/or Unum Volunteer Service Grant program under the Unum Retirees Website at  
http://www.unumretirees.org/service.html 

Roger advised that donations totaling 140 pounds were collected and shipped overseas for the Soldier 
Project. 

The new Board members were presented and approved. 

Chair                                                         Roger Rioux

Vice Chair                                                Bob Wooten

Leading Hands Liaison                             Bob Wooten 

Secretary                                                   M. Ann Waecker

Membership and Treasurer                       Steve Bailey

Communications                                       Leo Lamoureux

Newsletter                                                 Pam Libby

Internet newsletter                                    Bob Anastasoff

Volunteer Coordinator                              Beverly Dahms

New Member/Scribe                                 Mary Guy

Luncheon Coordinator                              Rebecca Bibber

Luncheon Coordinator                              Susan Brackett

Luncheon Coordinator                              Bea Osterberg

Webmasters                                               Bob Anastasoff  and Bob Wooten

At Large                                                     Linda Robichaud

At Large                                                     Brenda Anastasoff

Steve Bailey giving Treasurer's Report

Roger introduced Steve Bailey, for the Treasurer’s Report.

 Following Steve’s report, he advised that we are still financially in good shape and no dues is required 
from the membership.  Our luncheon was mainly subsidized by Unum.  Thank You again Unum.

Brook Corson with Ava

Roger introduced Brook Corson of  “Mutts With A Mission”, which is a non-profit organization, and Ava, a 2 ½ year old  Dutch Shepherd service dog.  Their purpose is to train dogs to become Service Dogs for  American veterans, wounded warriors and soldiers/sailors providing the following types of assistance dogs: Mobility Assist Service Dogs, Psychiatric Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs and  Skilled Companion Dogs.  Brook presented a very interesting  program.  Go to their website  www.muttswithamission.com to learn more about Mutts With A Mission and how you can  assist them.

Door Prizes were presented to, Joanne Gerrity, a new member, her donation of $100.00 is going to the 
Animal Refuge League in Westbrook and Joanne Elkanich, her donation of $100.00, is going to St. John’s 
Church in South Portland.  

L to R: Natalie Bonnell, Kathy & Walter (Tim) Doughty, John Bonnell	L to R: Joanne Gerrity, Lorraine Cragin Merrilyn Hunt, Judy Hall
L to R:  Pam Libby, Barbara Brown, Gladys Yankowsky	L to R:  Marge Haugaard, Betty Cushman, Betty Cyr, Ethel Ennis
L to R: Judy Hall, Elinor (Gail) McIntire, Julie Mayo	L to R: Sue Parsons, Joanne Gerrity," Lorraine Cragin
L to R: John Gordon, Martha Murphy, Mary Guy, Anne & Bob Coughlan	L to R: Eugenie Clemann, Elen Burrill,  Arlene Lowe
L to R: Roger Rioux, Ron & Jennifer Sturzenberger	L to R: Marge Haugaard, Betty Cushman,  Ethel Ennis
L to R: Dick Hilton Anne & Mark Andrews, Ann Waecker	L to R: Beverly Dahms, Bea Osterberg, Susan Brackett at the check-in table
L to R: Ann Waecker, Olin Sawyer, Brenda Anastasoff	L to R: Christine Pooler, Mary Doherty, Margaret Scott
L to R:  Alan Cook, Karen Witham	L to R:  Steve & Susan Bailey, Carmen Girard, Alan Cook
L to R:  Linda A. Stevens, Bette Robicheaw Eugenie Clemann, Elen Burrill, Arlene Lowe, Kay Joyce	L to R: Barbara Wall Coyne, John Gordon, Martha Murphy

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