SAVE THE DATE - Wednesday, October 24, 2018
The retirees association has arranged a fall foliage tour in the historic St Charles County German corridor.
We will gather at 9:45 AM at the Daniel Boone home where we will have guided tours of the historic Boone home and three buildings in the village. At noon we will have lunch at Defiance Ridge Winery. The winery is five minutes from the Boone Home. Following lunch participants will be provided maps of scenic foliage drives with optional stops at various local wineries. To register RSVP to: falconk@umsl.edu by Friday, 10/19
Further details can be found here.
The HOLIDAY LUNCHEON is in the planning stages for December. We will confirm the date and location soon. Watch this space for more information.
The Spring Luncheon and the Annual Meeting, hosted by Chancellor George and Professor Barbara Harbach, was enjoyed by about 75 retirees in the Summitt Lounge of the JC Penney Building on June 7. Following a campus update from Chancellor George, reports from President Korr, Secretary Hickman and Treasurer Spaner provided administrative details of the Association. A report on recent events was given by Wendell Smith (see the new events archive on this website) and an update on the status of the pension plan was given by Joe Martinich. Korr introduced Debbie Kettler, the incoming President and after a report of the nominating committee by Lol Barton, the following slate was elected by acclamation:
President-elect: Michael Murray
Treasurer: Steve Spaner
Secretary: Fern Mreen
Board Members: Clark Hickman, Tom Schnell, and Zuleyma Tang-Martinez
Some of the new and outgoing Board members are shown here.
JUNE 1 - Successful Event. Wendell Smith, Chair of the Retirees Association Activities Committee, organized a tour of the Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretium and Lunch/tour of the recently restored 1800s Firehouse, now the Brick River Cider House. About 15 members took the tour and lunch. Details are available, along with photos of the tour group in the cemetary, one of Wendell Smith and David Ganz by the William Clark grave, the group at lunch and in the actual brewery. Additional photos are available on the Facebook page.
The Event held on Friday May 18 went very well. Organized by Wendell Smith, Chair of the Retirees Association Activities Committee, and Mike Murray, a tour of the "Headlines of History" Exhibit at the Mercantile library on the UMSL, had approximately 25 in attendance and most attended an optional lunch which followed at the Ferguson Brewing Company, 418 S. Florissant Road. View a picture and also see this screenshot or the Facebook page.
VISIT TO THE ST. LOUIS HISTORY MUSEUM TO VIEW THE CIVIL RIGHTS EXHIBIT was held on February 21 from 10 - 12 am. About 25 members toured the exhibit “#1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis,” led by Gwen Moore, a curator at the museum and former UMSL colleague who provided a narrated tour. For those who couldn't attend, the exhibit is open until april 15 and is well worth a visit. Pictures are available of the tour group, the group on tour and Gwen Moore with Mike Murray.
THE HOLIDAY LUNCHEON was held at the Glen Echo Country Club on Wednesday December 13 at 11:30 am. there were 79 attendees and highlights included a presentation by Provost Kristin Sobolik and recognition of the service to the Association provided by Cindy Vantine during her 30 + years at UMSL. President Korr presented her with flowers and she received a standing ovation from the RA members. Kathy Falcon was introduced to the group as Cindy’s replacement. Further details may be found in the minutes which are posted once approved.
At the Holiday Luncheon, Secretary Clark Hickman announced that he was establishing a Retirees Association Facebook page. Administrators include Clark Hickman, Steve Spaner and Lol Barton.
Don't forget to join or rejoin the University of Missouri-St. Louis Retirees Association. The membership year is from June 1 to May 31.
Presentation of the UMSL-RA Membership Card grants the following:
Annual dues are $15. Or, for the most convenient option, join as a lifetime member for just $125.
If you are a new or renewing member, simply fill out and print your membership application (PDF 274KB) and mail with your dues check payable to the UMSL Retirees Association.
In June 2015, at the UMSL-RA annual meeting the membership passed a motion to accord a dues-free first year for new retirees. If you have just retired, fill out and print your membership application, noting on the form “New Retiree”, and mail today!
And, volunteer to serve on a committee - There are three committee choices:
Contact President Debbie Kettler to volunteer.
Your help is needed to keep our organization going.
(Updated after the election at the June 7, 2018 Annual General Meeting)
OFFICERS
Deborah Kettler, President
University Placement Services
dkettler@sbcglobal.net
Michael Murray, President-elect
Communication
murraymd@umsl.edu
Fern Mreen, Secretary
College of Arts and Science
fmreen@aol.com
Steven Spaner, Treasurer
College of Education
umslsspaner@gmail.com
Chuck Korr, Past President
Department of History
cpkorr@umsl.edu
MEMBERS
Mark Burkholder
History
burkm@swbell.net
David Ganz
College of Business Administration
ganz@umsl.edu
Clark Hickman, Secretary
College of Education
Hickman@umsl.edu
Joe Martinich
College of Business Administration
Joseph.Martinich@umsl.edu
Thomas Schnell,
College of Education
tom_Schnell@umsl.edu
Zuleyma Tang-Martinez
Biology
zuleyma@umsl.edu
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UNIVERSITY LIAISON
Kathy Falcon (ex-offiicio)
Human Resourses
falconk@umsl.edu
