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Left to right: Cheryl Rance, Pat Hatleli, Al and Bette Richardson, Barb Bergmans, Sylvia and Ted Handris. Missed the photo op: Terry and Darlene

Judkins.

August–September 2018Volume No. 265 Sylvia Handris, Editor 503‑518‑1182 thandris1@bctonline.com

What’s InsideTours planned(See page 1)

Cruise on the Willamette Star(See page 1)

Board meeting(See page 1)

Retiree picnic(See page 1)

Holiday luncheon(See page 2)

Driving(See page 2)

Blood drive(See page 2)

Volunteer(See page 3)

Opportunities to volunteer(See page 4)

President’s corner(See page 5)

Bowling(See page 6)

Golf(See page 6)

Portland Fine Art Guild Classes(See page 6)

Retirements(See page 7)

Remembering retirees(See page 7)

Group get‑togethers(See page 8)

Things to know(See page 8)

Notes from our editors(See page 9)

August is summer fun!Trips planned for your enjoyment• August: Jet boat trip on the Willamette River (date to be

determined)• Sept. 21: Bull Run hydro tour (still a few openings)• October: Bob’s Red Mill tour (date to be determined)Questions about tours and trips? Contact Terry Judkins (503‑655‑2863, djudkins@comcast.net).

Activities and events

The next board meetings is Monday, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m.

at the Oregon City Service Center

Conference Room 209 Warner Milne Rd

Oregon City OR 97045

All retirees, spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.

Cruise on the Willamette StarReported by Al Richardson

We boarded the Willamette Star on May 30 for a cruise upstream from Portland to Milwaukie and back. On the way, we enjoyed live music, a very nice luncheon of steelhead, dessert and beverages and supported Barb Bergmans as she threw a rose into the river as a one-year memorial for her husband Hubert.

Retiree picnicAs your editor writes this and when you read this, the 2018 Summer Retiree Picnic will have come and gone. We had a relaxing, fun day at a beautiful park, ate more food than we should have (especially desserts and ice cream) and everyone went home with a prize. If you couldn’t make it this year, we hope to see you next year!

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PGE blood driveWednesday, Aug. 8 8 a.m.–1 p.m. 2WTC Plaza Conference Room

PGE has been holding blood drives for decades.

Blake Wolfard from the Red Cross had some awesome comments about PGE’s blood drive on May 30:

“Last week was incredible! Our goal was 46 units of blood, and we ended the day with 64! Everyone there went above and beyond. This was the best drive you have had in years! On behalf of the nearly 200 lives saved due to your efforts, thank you!”

Can we top that? Let’s make Aug. 8 a “Red Banner Day” with your giving and volunteering!

Questions? Want to volunteer? Contact any of the following:

• Linda Peerenboom (volunteer coordinator): 503-810-1914 or linda.peerenboom@gmail.com

• Stan Chiotti: 503-397-0805 or chiotti1@gmail.com

• Jeanette Mullins: 503-397-3348 or jj.mullins@comcast.net

• Linda Reed: 503-256-7903 or dandreed_linda@centurylink.net

• Jim Rodman: 503-407-6053 or jimrodman@frontier.com

• Bob Steele: 503-282-3646 or rsteelepdx@q.com

December 2017

Comfy chairs await donors at a PGE blood drive in 1978.

Still driving? Drive safe!The AARP sponsors a Driver Safety Program for seniors every month on Wednesday and Thursday morning. You might want to check it out.

Dates: August: Wednesday, Aug. 8, and Thursday, Aug. 9 September: Sept. 5, and Thursday, Sept. 6

Place: Providence Willamette Falls Center 15th & Washington Oregon City

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. both days

Register: Call 503-573-6595

Activities and events, con’tSAVE THE DATE for our most popular event!Annual Retiree Holiday Luncheon Thursday, Dec. 6 Monarch Hotel and Convention Center

Details in the next newsletter.

The PGE Retiree Board hosts many great events to keep in touch with friends you have made through working at PGE. The PGE Retiree Newsletter is a great resource for events and information. If you have an idea for an event, contact Terry Judkins.

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Volunteering is fun for you, and it helps others too! Register for an event and get all the details. Did you know that your volunteer hours accumulate toward a Cause Card, worth $200 for your favorite eligible charity or school? Check it out on the myCommunity website at www.portlandgeneral.com/mycommunity.

myCommunity is PGE’s website for volunteering and employee/retiree giving. It’s where you go to register and find all the information you need to know about an event. The interactive site helps you find and post volunteer projects, record your volunteer hours and earn money for your favorite charities. Register for an event and get all the details!

For more information or if you have forgotten your employee number or don’t have a computer, contact Whitney Welsh at 503‑464‑2916 or whitney.welsh@pgn.com.

Some of you have told us that you are having trouble registering on myCommunity. To log in for the first time, try these steps:

Volunteer!

1. Type www.portlandgeneral.com/mycommunity into your browser bar.

2. Welcome to the community

a. Click Next.

3. Registration

a. Enter your email address or Employee ID, your employee number with the e (for example, e12345). If you don’t remember your employee number, contact Whitney Welsh at 503‑464‑2916 or whitney.welsh@pgn.com.

b. Click Next.

4. Preferred Language

a. Scroll down and select your preferred language.

b. Click Next.

5. Disclaimer

a. Click on the box to Agree to the Terms and Conditions.

b. Click Next.

6. Verification

a. Type in your last name and employee number.

b. Click Next.

7. Password and Security

a. Create a Password. Follow the password requirements!

b. Confirm your Password.

c. Enter your email address.

d. Click Finish and Sign In.

8. We’ve Made Some Important Updates

a. Click Agree to Terms.

9. Welcome!

a. Click OK.

10. Now check out opportunities to volunteer!

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What Where Date Time DescriptionSummer of Safety at the Zoo

Oregon Zoo Every Wednesday in August (Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29)

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Help teach kids how to use electricity safely and wisely. Assist at the PGE booth, have fun and spread your safety knowledge.

Rosewood Night Out

East Multnomah County

Thursday, Aug. 2

5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Support the Rosewood Initiative and celebrate community in East County. Come and help with the safety booth, crayon rubbing board or lineman dress up. It’s lots of fun for kids and their families.

Oregon Food Bank

Portland Thursdays, Aug. 2 and Sept. 20

6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. PGE employees and retirees have volunteered thousands of hours at the Food Bank which helps one in five (!) households fend off hunger. If you are a first-time volunteer, this is a great way to start! All ages and abilities are welcome, but volunteers must be over six to participate. Dress in layers, wear closed-toed shoes and your PGE volunteer T-shirt. It’s also a good idea to grab a bite to eat before you go. You must reserve your spot at least two weeks in advance because they need an accurate count so they have the right amount of work to keep us busy. PLEASE: if you sign up, show up.

Summer of Safety – Riverfront Family Fest

Riverfront Park, Salem

Saturday, Aug. 4

Two shifts: 9:00 a.m.–noon and noon–3:00 p.m.

Support Family Building Blocks Inc. by teaching kids and their families about safety at PGE’s safety booth. You can make our popular Hazard Hamlet Spin and Win game come alive. No training necessary! And if you have ever wanted to be a mascot, here’s your chance. Be Larry the Light Bulb for an added attraction for the kids! Learn more at https://familybuildingblocks.org/events/#riverfrontfamilyfest.

Summer of Safety – Jade District Night Market

Portland Saturday, Aug. 18

5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Support the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon by teaching kids and their families about safety at PGE’s safety booth. Make our popular Hazard Hamlet Spin and Win game come alive. No training necessary! And if you have ever wanted to be a mascot, be Larry the Light Bulb for an added attraction for the kids! This annual event provides a unique cultural diversity that reflects the Jade District.

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What Where Date Time DescriptionWalk to End Alzheimer’s

Rose Quarter Commons, Portland

Sunday, Aug. 26

9:00 a.m.–noon

Registration: 9:00 a.m.

Ceremony: 10/45 a.m.

Walk: 11:00 a.m.; about three miles (with distance options)

Join the PGE Power Walkers or create your own team and help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This is an inspiring event for all ages and abilities to join the fight against this all-too-common disease! Find out more at http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2018/OR‑OregonampSWWashington?fr_id=11468&pg=entry.

Tualatin Public Library Back-to-School Spruce-Up

Tualatin Saturday, Sept. 15

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Join PGE Volunteer Champion Danny Fajardo to spruce up the Tualatin Public Library! Prepare projects, clean, shelve books, check shelf order and beautify the library. Volunteer projects are geared for ages six and over. Families and friends are encouraged to come and serve together. No experience is needed, and spots are still open for this popular project! Wear your PGE volunteer T-shirt.

SOLVE Riverside and Beach Cleanup

Portland metro area

Sept. 29 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Come help at the riverside and Beach cleanup. Check https://mypgecommunity.yourcause.com/basic for location details.

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President’s cornerby Stan Chiotti

Thanks to some prayers from our former president, Terry Judkins, I made it through my first board meeting as your new president, and we are still a functioning body! Our one-hour meeting at the Oregon Service Center is open to all PGE retirees. We meet the second Monday of all even months at 9:30 a.m. with free coffee and donuts.

As our name implies, we are all retired people — some older than others. A few have been on the Board for 15 to 20 years and they are ready to retire again! So WE NEED YOU! Our committees work on fun things like bowling, field trips, golf, luncheons, picnics and whatever we think up! You can also do rewarding work by helping at the quarterly PGE blood drives. We like to emphasize the good times that we had with PGE. Come and join us at the next board meeting on Monday, Aug. 13 in Oregon City.

After many years of dedicated work, Barbara Bergmans is stepping down as the editor of the Retiree News Bulletin. The next time you see her, give her a big hug and a thank you. Sylvia Handris has offered to help keep it going. She will be working with our PGE liaison, Dale Ritter. The newsletter is published every other month. To meet publication deadlines (editing, printing, mailing), all articles need to be sent to both of them the first week of February, April, June, August, October and December. You can contact Sylvia at 503‑518‑1182 or thandris1@bctonline.com and Dale at 503‑464‑7958 or dale.ritter@pgn.com.

And by the way, see our updated PGE Directory for Retirees at the end of this issue.

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SportsBowlingWhen: First and third Wednesdays September through May 12:30 p.m. (practice starts at noon)

Where: Kellogg Bowl 10306 SE Main St Milwaukie

Who: All retirees, family members and friends

Cost: $10 for three games, ball and shoe rental and a chance at the $5 door prize!

Come join the fun and friendship. Questions? Contact Al Maynard at 503‑654‑4149, alvianm@earthlink.net or Al Richardson at 503‑518‑8600, alrbjr@bctonline.com.

GolfGolf will resume in September. If you would like to play or have any questions, contact Mark Lander (503-691-6853, landerm@comcast.net).

Portland Fine Arts Guild classesClass Date Time InstructorPortraitures in Watercolor Mondays, Aug. 6, 13 and 27 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Carolynn WagnerPainting Pastels Made Easy and Fun

Monday, Aug. 27 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Gary Michael (garylmichaelart.com)

Painting Dreams and Memories Mondays, Sept. 3, 10 and 17 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sandra Stephenson

About Portland Fine Arts Guild Classes

When MondaysWhere Rivercrest Community Church

Community Room, Lower Level 3201 NE 148th Avenue, Portland

Parking Please park and enter on the north side of the church..Cost $15 per class for guild members

$20 for nonguild members $10 if it is your first class with the guild

Registration You do not have to preregister for these classes. Just come and enjoy!Contact Laurie Martin-Cohn, Publicity Chair; lauriemartincohn.biogspot.comWebsite http://portlandfineartsguild.org. For details about classes, click on “Classes.”

The Portland Fine Arts Guild is a nonprofit organization.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY‑SA

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Retirements: a total of 650 years of serviceJuly• Rick Asche, engineer, Substation Operations

(42 years)• Terry Clelen, Community Relations specialist

(22 years).• Steve Hansen, derrick truck operator (38 years)• Marty Heintz, leadman garage mechanic (20 years)• Geoffrey Manley, senior application administrator

(14 years)

• Ted Potter, operations technician, Coyote Springs (11 years)

• Rick Sanders, specialist, Security (11 years) • Larry Strous, Customer Contact Operations

(35 years)• John Tymkowicz, foreman, Hydro Maintenance

(41 years)

August• Frank Afranji, director, Transmission & Reliability

(36 years)• Carri Bender, assistant (37 years)• Mary Darshay, senior business system analyst

(12 years)• Dale Garcia , project manager (43 years)

• Sandi Michaelis, field coordinator (36 years)• Steve Peck, senior systems administration

specialist (19 years)• Robert Thompson, repair dispatcher (23 years) • Mary Trosper, executive assistant (38 years)

September• Thy Bul, senior business analyst (19 years)• Rodger Gibson, interim supervisor (38 years)• David Gundolff, specialist DBA (28 years)

• Doug Honeycutt, interim manager (40 years)• Nancy Miller, project manager (24 years)• Donna Stewart, specialist, Billing (23 years)

Remembering colleaguesWe celebrate and remember these colleagues who have recently passed away:

Bill Cram (65)

Robert E. Davis (82)

Lisa Goddard (58)

Howard Huff (93)

Ronald Loster (81)

Bruce R. Mauerhof (71)

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY‑SA

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Group get‑togethersAll PGE retirees, spouses and significant others are welcome to attend any of these gatherings. If you would like to start a new one closer to you — or you know one that isn’t here — contact Terry Judkins at 503‑655‑2863 or djudkins@comcast.net.

Location Time DateRetired union employees: Union Hall 17200 SE Sacramento (off 182nd Avenue)

11:30 a.m. Fourth Monday of every month; potluck

Village Inn 10301 SE Stark Street

8:30 a.m. First Tuesday of even-numbered months

Black Bear Diner 237 SW 4th Street, Madras

8:30 a.m. First Wednesday of each month; contact Dave Gibson, 503‑708‑8364, for information

Village Inn Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens

9:00 a.m. First Wednesday of each month

Hale’s Restaurant 17502 SE McLoughlin Blvd

9:00 a.m. First Wednesday of each month

Elmer’s Restaurant 390 SW Adams Street, Hillsboro

9:00 a.m. Every Wednesday

Retired Customer Service employees:Wichita Bar and Grill 19140 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City

9:00 a.m. First Thursday of each month

Guest House 4850 Portland Road NE, Salem

7:30 a.m. Every Thursday

McDonald’s 192nd Avenue and TV Highway

9:30 a.m. Every Thursday

The Bomber 13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd

11:30 a.m. First Friday of odd-numbered months

J’s Restaurant 2017 Portland Road, Newberg

11:30 a.m. Second Friday of every month

PGE retirees websitehttp://pgeretirees.org/

Check out the link that connects you to the PGE myCommunity site where you can record your volunteer hours or find NewsLines, Retiree Bulletins and some history of PGE.

If you want something posted or have a question, contact Retiree Webmaster Linh Huynh at 503‑328‑7915 or linhbuuhuynh@yahoo.com.

Brighten the day of a retiree! Barbara Beck, our Sunshine Chair, recently sent sympathy cards to the families of Lisa Goddard, Robert E. Davis and Ron Loster. Get well cards were sent to Russ Bailey, Dan Ellis and Bill Clark.

If you know of someone who isn’t feeling well, has suffered a personal loss or has a birthday, anniversary or a special occasion, contact Barbara Beck at 503‑775‑9236 or barbarab4488@gmail.com.

Things to know

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Like us on Facebook!About 70 retirees (and counting) think the PGE Retirees Group Facebook page is a great way to communicate, discuss and make announcements. It is more secure than a normal Facebook membership because it is a “closed” group; you can’t see any of the information it contains unless you are a member.

If you would like to join the group, already have a Facebook account, don’t currently use Facebook or need any kind of assistance, send your email to Mark Lander at landerm@comcast.net.

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Did you move? Get a new phone number?You and your family (or beneficiaries) don’t want to miss important information, so let PGE know if you have changed your address or phone number. Contact Robert Gierek at 503‑464‑2259 or Robert.Gierek@pgn.com.

Notes from our editorsBarb Bergmans, our former editorAfter many years of being the editor of the PGE Retiree Bulletin, I have decided to step down and hand the baton to the new editor, Sylvia Handris. I have enjoyed putting together the bulletin over the years, and I want to thank all past and present chairpersons and co-chairpersons for getting their reports to me in a timely manner. Sylvia is as passionate about our bulletin as I was, and with her experience having put together the paper for Blue Cross, I know she will do a wonderful job.

I’ll still be around and involved on the Retiree Board and want to invite the newer retirees to join the board and get the satisfaction of helping keep our organization going far into the future. I joined the board at the spring luncheon in 2003, right after I retired, when Doris Davids came up to me after the

luncheon and asked me to become a member. I’m proud to say that I was the first woman to hold the office of president in the 63 years of the organization and held the office of vice president for three terms afterwards. You can help make a difference by joining the board!

I’ll still be going to my little place in Yuma, Arizona, for the winter months and returning to Oregon for the summers, as long as I am able. I’m not slowing down — just following my dad’s advice, “to stay young, stay busy.”

Take care and God bless, Barb Bergmans

Sylvia Handris, our new editorWhen Ted retired in 2015, I knew that we had to keep busy, and it was only natural to come to the Retiree Board meetings. As we said after Ted’s 45 years of service, friendships are won and lost, but they have also endured. Now Ted and I are eager to render any

help we can, as our health and physical capabilities will allow. We owe it to the retirees to give our help and encouragement to face the “golden years” with a friendly outlook and support through all the events sponsored by the Retiree Board.

Ever since I met her, I have admired Barbara Bergmans for her energy and fortitude to push on and never give up! When she submitted her resignation as editor, I was saddened. I think this newsletter is the “bridge” of information between the company and the retirees to keep us informed about what is happening and how we can help the community at large through PGE.

I will try to do my best, and with your help we can keep up the good work Barb so eloquently has done all these years.

Sylvia Handris

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PGE DIRECTORY FOR RETIREES

PGE PENSION AND SAVINGS PLAN

Questions regarding direct deposit, address and tax withholding changes

Robert Gierek 503-464-2259 Robert.Gierek@pgn.com

General questions Dede Jensen 503-464-7272 Dede.Jensen@pgn.com

Dale Ritter 503-464-7958 Dale.Ritter@pgn.com

PGE 401(k) Plan phone transactions

Automated Phone System

844-746-4015

Enter SSN or employee number (without the E) and password, follow the prompts to the main menu and press "0" for a representative

PGE 401(k) Plan website www.portlandgeneral401k.voya.com

LIFE INSURANCE Coverage, Costs, General Information

Nonunion and union Elizabeth Custor 503-464-7225 Elizabeth.Custor@pgn.com

Wendy White 503-464-7261 Wendy.White@pgn.com

MEDICAL INSURANCE Coverage, Costs, General Information, Status Changes, Claims

Contact Name Telephone No. Email Address or Website

Nonbargaining retiree health insurance questions

Wendy White 503-464-7261 Wendy.White@pgn.com

Elizabeth Custor 503-464-7225 Elizabeth.Custor@pgn.com

For question regarding bargaining retirees Under Age 65

IBEW-125 Trust Administrator – BeneSys

877-545-9471 or

503-224-5906

www.ibew125PGEbenefits.org

For questions regarding bargaining retirees Over Age 65

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions

855-322-8949 www.myuhcplans.com/ibewpge

Questions on HRA and RRA account claims

Optum Health Financial Services

877-298-2322 www.optumhealthfinancial.com

SERVICES

Nurse Linda Keezer 503-464-7269 Linda.Keezer@pgn.com

Megan McAlister 503-464-6885 Meagan.McAlister@pgn.com

PGE liaison to Retiree Board Dale Ritter 503-464-7958 Dale.Ritter@pgn.com

Volunteer coordinator Whitney Welsh 503-464-2916 Whitney.Welsh@pgn.com

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PGE RETIREE BOARD MEMBERS (2017-2018)

1. Russ Bailey 503-708-8650

2. Barbara Beck 503-775-9236

3. Barbara Bergmans 503-730-7903

4. Tom Berquam 503-556-3501

5. Mike Chapin 503-643-1757

6. Norby Chartrey 503-357-2614

7. Stan Chiotti 503-397-0805

8. Bob Clayton 503-407-8709

9. Jim Den 503-667-0127

10. Lee Greene 503-656-5270

11. Ted Handris 503-518-1182

12. Sylvia Handris 503-518-1182

13. Linh Huynh 503-328-7915

14. Darlene Judkins 503-655-2863

15. Terry Judkins 503-655-2863

16. Tom Kreis 503-645-2754

17. Mark Lander 503-691-6853

18. Wally Linder 503-925-9018

19. Mike McFall 503-266-0528

20. Kim Michek 503-860-6017

21. Ed Miska 503-636-6052

22. Phyllis Miska 503-636-6052

23. Linda Peerenboom 503-810-1914

24. Allen Richardson 503-518-8600

25. Jim Rodman 503-407-6053

26. Dick Staats 503-580-4514

27. Jerry Swertfeger 503-632-6262

PGE RETIREE BOARD MEMBERS (2017-2018)

28. Pat Thompson 541-806-4897

29. Steve West 503-518-3128

EMERITI

1. Chick Colby 503-573-2096

2. Doris Davids 503-636-2385

3. Bob Lee 503-244-9933

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Banquet (annual)

Russ Bailey 503-708-8650

Blood drive (quarterly)

Linda Peerenboom

503-810-1914

Bowling Al Maynard 503-654-4149

Budget audit Norby Chartrey

360-357-2614

Golf Mark Lander 503-691-6853

Kim Michek 503-860 6017

Local trip coordinators

Terry Judkins 503-655-2863

Ed Miska 503-636-6052

Medical assistance fund

Tom Kreis 503-645-2754

Meeting arrangements

Stan Chiotti 503-397-0805

Newsletter Sylvia Handris 503-518-1182

Picnic (annual) Ted and Sylvia Handris

503-518-1182

Retiree website

Linh Huynh 503-328-7915

Sunshine Barbara Beck 503-775-9236

RETIREE BOARD OFFICERS

President Stan Chiotti 503-397-0805 244 Shore Dr, St. Helens OR 97051

Vice President Terry Judkins 503-655-2863 145 Glacier St, Oregon City OR 97045

Recording Secretary Darlene Judkins 503-655-2863 145 Glacier St, Oregon City OR 97045

Corresponding Secretary

Barbara Beck 503-775-9236

Treasurer Ed Miska 503-636-6052 745 3rd St, Lake Oswego OR 97034