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Montgomery county public schools Retirees association, inc. www.mcpsretirees.org MCPSRA Mailing address: P. O. Box 4367 Rockville, MD 20849-4367 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Volume 2013-14, Issue #5 JUNE 2014 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE June 24 is almost here, the date of the Maryland Primary Election. In fact, early voting runs from June 12 – June 19. This year we will be nominating and electing a new Governor, members of the State House of Delegates, State Senate, a County Executive, members of the County Council and the Board of Education. The results of this election will have significant effects on us, our families and all the residents of our state and county. Unfortunately, many citizens are not fully aware of many of the candidates and their positions. In fact, most voters don't get to know candidates for local and state legislative office and, therefore, our effort is not to tell members how to vote, but to inform members about those we have interviewed and we are recommending, i.e. candidates that your colleagues think will be good public officials. I know I am frequently asked by neighbors “Who is running for the Board of Education and whom should I vote for?” They know that, as a retired MCPS employee, I might have more insight into some of these races and the impact of planks in the candidate’s platforms. Therefore, our being “informed voters” can have a multiplier effect on the election. Thanks to the hard work of our Political Action Committee, chaired by LeeAnn Kaye, you and I are in a better position to respond to these neighbors with insights into the candidates’ positions as it effects public education, school system employees and retirees. Through many hours of hard work, including written questionnaires, interviews and deliberation, this committee has created a list of the MCPSRA Recommended Candidates for County Executive, County Council, State Legislature (House and Senate) and Board of Education. Please consider it carefully so you can be an informed voter and an advocate for the issues identified as important to retirees and education. (Continued on p.2) VOTING RECOMMENDATIONS The Association’s Political Action Committee is recommending to MCPSRA members to vote for the following candidates in the Primary Election, Tuesday, June 24, 2014. County Executive County Executive Ike Leggett* County Council Council At-Large Beth Daly Vote for 4 Marc Elrich* Nancy Floreen* George Leventhal * Council Dist. 1 Roger Berliner* Council Dist. 2 Craig Rice* Council Dist. 3 Ryan Spiegel Council Dist. 4 Nancy Navarro* Council Dist. 5 Tom Hucker Maryland General Assembly Dist. 14 Senate Karen Montgomery * Dist. 14 Delegate Anne Kaiser * Eric Luedtke* Craig Zucker* Dist. 15 Senate Brian Feldman* Dist. 15 Delegate Kathleen Dumais* Aruna Miller* Bennett Rushkoff Dist. 16 Senate Susan Lee Dist. 16 Delegate Bill Frick* Hrant Jamgochian Ariana Kelly* Dist. 17 Senate Luiz Simmons Dist. 17 Delegate Kumar Barve * Jim Gilchrist* Susan Hoffman Dist. 18 Senate Rich Madaleno* Dist. 18 Delegate Natali Fani-Gonzalez Ana Sol Gutierrez* Jeff Waldstreicher* Dist. 19 Senate Roger Manno* Dist. 19 Delegate Paul Bardack Bonnie Cullison* Ben Kramer* Dist. 20 Senate Jamie Raskin* Dist. 20 Delegate Sheila Hixson * David Moon Will Smith Dist. 39 Senate Nancy King* Dist. 39 Delegate Charles Barkley* Kirill Reznik* Shane Robinson* Board of Education Bd. of Ed. At-Lg. Mary Eisner Heidorn Bd. of Ed. Dist. 1 Judy Docca* Bd. of Ed. Dist. 3 Pat O’Neill * Bd. of Ed. Dist. 5 Mike Durso* * Denotes incumbent General Election Day is Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Early voting day/hours are Thursday, June 12-Thursday, June 19; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. See p. 5 for details. LUNCHEON GUESTS See p. 5 for details.
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www.mcpsretirees.org MCPSRA Mailing address: P. O. Box 4367 Rockville, MD 20849-4367 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Volume 2013-14, Issue #5 JUNE 2014
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE June 24 is almost here, the date of the Maryland Primary Election. In fact, early voting runs from June 12 – June 19. This year we will be nominating and electing a new Governor, members of the State House of Delegates, State Senate, a County Executive, members of the County Council and the Board of Education.
The results of this election will have significant effects on us, our families and all the residents of our state and county. Unfortunately, many citizens are not fully aware of many of the candidates and their positions. In fact, most voters don't get to know candidates for local and state legislative office and, therefore, our effort is not to tell members how to vote, but to inform members about those we have interviewed and we are recommending, i.e. candidates that your colleagues think will be good public officials. I know I am frequently asked by neighbors “Who is running for the Board of Education and whom should I vote for?” They know that, as a retired MCPS employee, I might have more insight into some of these races and the impact of planks in the candidate’s platforms. Therefore, our being “informed voters” can have a multiplier effect on the election. Thanks to the hard work of our Political Action Committee, chaired by LeeAnn Kaye, you and I are in a better position to respond to these neighbors with insights into the candidates’ positions as it effects public education, school system employees and retirees. Through many hours of hard work, including written questionnaires, interviews and deliberation, this committee has created a list of the MCPSRA Recommended Candidates for County Executive, County Council, State Legislature (House and Senate) and Board of Education. Please consider it carefully so you can be an informed voter and an advocate for the issues identified as important to retirees and education. (Continued on p.2) VOTING RECOMMENDATIONS The Association’s Political Action Committee is recommending to MCPSRA members to vote for the following candidates in the Primary Election, Tuesday, June 24, 2014. County Executive County Executive Ike Leggett* County Council Council At-Large Beth Daly Vote for 4 Marc Elrich* Nancy Floreen* George Leventhal *
Council Dist. 1 Roger Berliner* Council Dist. 2 Craig Rice* Council Dist. 3 Ryan Spiegel Council Dist. 4 Nancy Navarro* Council Dist. 5 Tom Hucker Maryland General Assembly Dist. 14 Senate Karen Montgomery * Dist. 14 Delegate Anne Kaiser * Eric Luedtke* Craig Zucker* Dist. 15 Senate Brian Feldman* Dist. 15 Delegate Kathleen Dumais* Aruna Miller* Bennett Rushkoff Dist. 16 Senate Susan Lee Dist. 16 Delegate Bill Frick* Hrant Jamgochian Ariana Kelly* Dist. 17 Senate Luiz Simmons Dist. 17 Delegate Kumar Barve * Jim Gilchrist* Susan Hoffman Dist. 18 Senate Rich Madaleno* Dist. 18 Delegate Natali Fani-Gonzalez Ana Sol Gutierrez* Jeff Waldstreicher* Dist. 19 Senate Roger Manno* Dist. 19 Delegate Paul Bardack Bonnie Cullison* Ben Kramer* Dist. 20 Senate Jamie Raskin* Dist. 20 Delegate Sheila Hixson * David Moon Will Smith Dist. 39 Senate Nancy King* Dist. 39 Delegate Charles Barkley* Kirill Reznik* Shane Robinson* Board of Education Bd. of Ed. At-Lg. Mary Eisner Heidorn Bd. of Ed. Dist. 1 Judy Docca* Bd. of Ed. Dist. 3 Pat O’Neill * Bd. of Ed. Dist. 5 Mike Durso* * Denotes incumbent General Election Day is Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Early voting day/hours are Thursday, June 12-Thursday, June 19; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. See p. 5 for details. LUNCHEON GUESTS See p. 5 for details.
MCPSRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President ................................ Stephen M. Raucher .................. 301-460-9092
[email protected] Vice President ........................ Carol M. Dahlberg .................... 301-253-2212
[email protected] Immediate Past President ....... Joy G. Schwab ........................... 301-253-3294
[email protected] Recording Secretary .............Mary D’Ovidio .......................... 301-246-7818 [email protected] Treasurer ................................ Kenneth K. Muir ....................... 301-598-3649
[email protected] ChairsArchives ................................ Elizabeth P. Doyle ..................... 301-947-0733
[email protected] Auditing ................................. George B. Thomas, Sr. .............. 301-460-6960
[email protected] Development ............. Kenneth E. Huff ........................ 301-622-2161
[email protected] Solar ............................... 703-938-8122 [email protected]
Community Service ...............Mary D’Ovidio.......................... 240-246-7818 [email protected]
Consumer Education.............. Elizabeth P. Doyle ..................... 301-947-0733 Hospitality/Luncheons ........... LeeAnn Kaye ............................ 301-598-5480 Co-Chairs [email protected]
Trish Bendler............................. 301-540-5160 [email protected]
Insurance and Benefits ...........J. Thomas Hickman ................... 301-929-9660 Co-Chairs [email protected]
Gerald W. Johnson .................... 301-466-1714 [email protected] Stephen M. Raucher .................. 301-460-9092 [email protected]
Legislative ............................. Fred S. Evans ............................ 301-424-5169 [email protected]
MCPSRA Projects ................. Joan Donovan ............................ 301-253-6099 Co-Chairs [email protected]
Trish Bendler............................. 301-540-5160 [email protected]
Membership ........................... Juliette Trevino ......................... 301-460-9670 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor ................... Carol M. Dahlberg .................... 301-253-2212 [email protected]
Nominating ............................ Elizabeth P. Doyle ..................... 301-947-0733 [email protected]
Parliamentarian ...................... Nickie Neary ............................. 301-869-0057 [email protected]
Political Action ...................... LeeAnn Kaye ............................ 301-598-5480 [email protected]
Public Relations ..................... Fred S. Evans ............................ 301-424-5169 [email protected]
Recognition ........................... Joan Donovan ............................ 301-253-6099 [email protected]
Scholarship ............................ Joy G. Schwab ........................... 301-253-3294 Co-Chairs [email protected]
Ann Eberly ................................ 301-766-7550 [email protected]
Trips ...................................... Frieda J. Price ............................ 301-926-2286 Co-Chairs [email protected]
Mary Ann Davis ........................ 301-253-6256 [email protected]
Louise S. Walker ................... Richard C. Ahlberg ................... 301-251-5560 Scholarship MRSPA Membership ............J. Thomas Hickman ................... 301-929-9660 Recruitment Chair [email protected]
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS:
The Board of Directors meets monthly at 9:30 am except July. MCPSRA members are welcome to the meetings held in Room 129 in CESC on these dates:
June 5, 2014August 7, 2014September 4, 2014
LUNCHEON DATES: Business meetings and luncheons are held four times
a year. Join us to network, socialize, get updates on what is happening that affects you as a retiree and enjoy a speaker or entertainment. The next luncheon is on
June 19, 2014 PRESIDENT’S LETTER cont.
I found it interesting, both during the candidate interview process and in talking with elected officials, that many candidates, including incumbents, are not fully aware of some of our issues or the details surrounding them. For example, we had to educate many candidates to understand that retiree health care benefits are NOT paid for by the State Pension System but are a local Board of Education/County Council program. Most did NOT know that retirees have no contractual agreement with the school board and no bargaining power through the school system’s unions over health care or other non-pension retirement benefits. While most adamantly stated that “a promise once made must be kept” few understood that there was no force of law to guarantee that promise. In fact, the opportunity to interview candidates proved to be a great opportunity to help educate many of them about “our issues”. MCPSRA is NOT a political body, but we do believe we owe it to our members (and their neighbors) to find out how candidates for public office feel about issues near and dear to us and to let others know what we discovered. I therefore highly recommend you consider the list of recommended candidates and VOTE. Turnout for the primary is predicted to be “light”, as school will be out of session and summer vacations will have started. Let’s show the pollsters that we, MCPS Retirees, are committed to the democratic process and defy these predictions by VOTING in both the Primary Election (June 24) and General Election (November 4) so our voices are heard loudly and clearly on the issues that affect us!
Steve Raucher
WEBSITE: Check the MCPSRA website for latest information: www.MCPSRETIREES.org.
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NEW MEMBERS:: Elizabeth R. Brown 306 Northwest Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-646-0924 Leslie H. Dublinske 10033 Dellcastle Rd. Montgomery Village, MD 20886 301-869-8848 Julie Friedman 15100 Interlachen Dr. # 623 Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-598-5424 Kathryn A. Giesey 328 Highview Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20901 301-587-2891 Emily Hutkoff 2443 Mccormick Rd. Rockville MD 20850 301-217-0130 Dolly Kildee 212 Summit Hall Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-670-5543 Margaret S. Kuklewicz 14721 Claude Lane Silver Spring, MD 20905 301-989-2462 William N. Mcdonald 17205 Lightfoot Lane Poolesville, MD 20837 301-605-3925 Mary H. Mitchell 13406 Canyon Court Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-384-5171 Barbara Ann Rubin 2429 Mccormick Rd. Rockville, MD 20850-3074 301-838-2711 Richard W. Smith 8302 Jordan Valley Way Frederick, MD 21702 301-514-5343 Judy Sagall 700 Marblehedge Way Silver Spring, MD 20905 Rebecca Sanderoff 19408 Laguna Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-840-1433 Kathaleen Scott 4017 Franklin St. Kensington, MD 20895 301-949-2792 Ann McMaster Hess Smith 21020 Gosher Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20882 301-987-0009 Richard W. Smith 8302 Jordan Valley Way Frederick, MD 21702 301-514-5343 Lynda Tozier 1705 Pitt Place Rockville, MD 20850 301-335-6879 CHANGES Eva Miller 3116 Gracefield Rd. #403 Silver Spring, MD 20904 240-670-8920 Willim D. Jarboe 38280 Waterway Dr. Ocean View, DE 19970 302-537-5791 Eleanor R. Plitt 1741 Hickory Knoll Rd. Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Nanette W. Poirier 7420 West Lake Ter. #1309 Bethesda, MD 20817 301-922-1046 (This address will be from April till October.) Nanette W. Porier 3623 Down Field Pl. New Port Richey, FL 34655 301-922-1046 -(This address will be new address starting in October) Mary L. Byron 1614 Hickory Knoll Rd. #7 Sandy Spring, MD 20860 301-598-8519 Don A. Comer 3 Lindenwood Ct. Olney, MD 20832 301-421-9427 Richard D. Davis 11897 Woodfield Ct. Palm Harbor, FL 34684 Sandie Deighton 301-526-5707 Joanna Drinkwater 941-766-9498 Peter Ferrara 11109 Dewey Rd. Kensington, MD 20895 Viola E. Funkhouser 1037 Carnation Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 Frances G. Hassell 3160 Gracefield Rd. #1215 Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-762-9259 Myrtle H. Johnson 777 North Post Oak Rd .#1403 Houston, TX 77024 Ray Kent 605 Marshview Dr. #A Waynesboro PA 17268 301-340-1763 Mary Lacy 7337 Casey Ave. Easton, MD 21601 301-384-9858 Phyllis Levy 8100 Connecticut Ave. #405 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Randall E. Lough 311 Bowers St. Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-4013 Eileen Manchester 7316 Yorktowne Dr. Towson, MD 21204 410-321-1755 Richard M Mcnally 19800 Tranquility Circle Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-432-4262 Henry K. Miles 113 William Bartram Dr. Crescent City, FL 32112 Mary Pardue 218 Choctaw Rd. Louisville, KY 40207 301-365-0953 Doris S. Raybould 3509 Stevenson Hill Rd. Reynoldsville, PA 15851 Eileen C. Seguin 69 West Fairway Dr. Etowah, NC 28729 301-774-2232 Marianne Shoe Maker To Read - Marianne Sanguinetti, 12906 Paca Dr, Beltsville, MD 20705 Rosie W. Short 84 Old Mill Bottom Rd North #224 Annapolis MD 21409 Laura Steele 3701 International Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20906 301-949-7749 Jo Anne Windle 10287 Windstream Dr. Columbia, MD 21044 301-570-5073 Emma R. Wright 7247 South Ryab St. Seattle, WA 98178
Please inform Membership Chair Juliette Trevino of changes in your name, address or phone number by mailing them to MCPSRA, P.O. Box 4367, Rockville, MD 20849-4367 or by e-mail at [email protected]. A new directory will be published in December 2014.
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BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER With the arrival of spring and summer , the abundance of warm, sunny weather brings new life and beauty to the world around us. We are surrounded by a profusion of color in the flowers and trees in our yards and neighborhoods. Even the clothes we wear are brighter and more cheerful than those we stored away at winter's end. We are all so happy that the dreadful winter with its heavier than usual snowfalls is long gone. " But wait a minute !" some people may say. "Speak for yourself! I LOVE the snow! I am an avid skier! It's been far too many years since we had as wonderful a snow season as we did this year! There's nothing more beautiful than freshly fallen snow on a ski slope!" Snow IS beautiful as it glistens in bright moonlight. BUT, if you were the one that had to shovel out your driveway time and time again, well, somehow you may not have seen the beauty in the snow! How do we usually define beauty? Do we necessarily need to see it with our own eyes to be able to describe it? Have you ever heard someone say, "She is a truly beautiful person inside and out." What is it about certain individuals that leads people to describe them in such an endearing way? Obviously, it is much more than what we "see" -- it has more to do with what our hearts feel. Selfless, caring, compassionate, giving, genuine, gracious, helpful, and encouraging people are truly beautiful gifts to everyone around them. Such individuals radiate beauty. "She has the most beautiful smile. She just makes me happy!" Do you know someone like that? A beautiful smile is contagious and can lift our spirits when we're feeling down. This is particularly true of children. It is nearly impossible not to be infected by the smiles and laughter of happy children. They, too, need lots of smiles sent their way to assure them that they are special, valued, and loved. Every child is beautiful. Our Special Projects Committee is asking you to open your hearts and let your inner beauty shine for needy little kindergartners this summer who will know just how wonderful you are when they receive the toolkits of school supplies that you purchased just for them. Everyone should experience seeing the joy and delight on their faces when the children first open their kits. It is a memory to cherish for life and makes all the hard work put into the project worthwhile. We are at a critical point if we are to continue the project this year and in the future. Our fundraising efforts have fallen considerably shorter than we had hoped. To date 165 donations have been received for around $11,500 but our expenditures last year totaled nearly $24,000. We will not be assembling backpacks for the homeless children in the Title I Extended Learning Opportunities Summer Adventures in Learning Program this summer for two reasons. First, this summer's program is being offered to only K through Grade 2 students, not K through Grade 5. The majority of the backpacks in the past went to children in grades 3 through 5. Secondly, Dr. Starr, Superintendent of MCPS, initiated a yearly project to provide backpacks to all needy child in Montgomery County. Therefore, that component of our own project is no long necessary. The dilemma for our association is whether or not we can purchase new books for one or two grade levels of students attending ELO SAIL this summer as we have done for several years now. We need to make that decision very soon but in order to do so we must raise an additional $8,000 or more in a very short period of time. The money collected thus far this year will not even cover the cost of the toolkits. PLEASE help our Toolkits and Books Project stay alive by sending in a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE contribution as soon as possible. There is a beautiful child out there waiting to smile just for you because you cared. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _
MCPSRA TOOLKITS SPONSORSHIP FORM Please provide (print clearly) the following information and mail it along with a check (payable to: MCPS Educational Foundation, with “Toolkits Project” on the memo line) to Mrs. Joan Donovan, 13 Hilton Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20882-3521 NAME:________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________________________ I would like to sponsor #________ toolkits at $10 per kit. Donation enclosed: $_____________ Optional: In memory of________________________________ In honor of_________________________________ Send acknowledgement to________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________ Please do NOT include my name on the toolkit’s label.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY EARLY VOTING SITES 2014 Germantown Community Recreation Center, 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown MD 20874
Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center 14906 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville MD 20866
Executive Office Building Auditorium 101 Monroe Street Rockville MD 20850
Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza One Veterans Place Silver Spring MD 20910
Activity Center at Bohrer Park Social Hall 506 South Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg MD 20877
Damascus Community Rec. Center Social Hall 25520 Oak Drive Damascus MD 20872
Jane E. Lawton Community Rec. Center Social Hall 4301 Willow Lane Chevy Chase MD 20815
Mid-County Community Rec. Center Social Hall 2004 Queensguard Road Silver Spring MD 20906
Wheaton Community Rec. Center Gymnasium 11711 Georgia Avenue Wheaton MD 2090
General Election Day is Tuesday, June 24, 2014. However, you can vote early. Go to any Montgomery County Early Voting Center listed during the following days/hours: Thursday, June 12-Thursday June 19, 10:00 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you wish to vote by absentee ballot, please check http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/absentee.htm for specific details. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The MCPSRA Scholarship Committee has awarded the Louise Walker scholarships to: Catharine Ferguson, English teacher at Wooton HS, Alison Jefferson , ESOL teacher at
Wyngate ES, Cristin Ryan, Chemistry/Biology teacher at Paint Branch HS, and Marisa Trettel,English teacher at Quince Orchard HS.
The MCPSRA scholarship winners are: Daphney Ado Ado, Para Educator at Rock Terrace HS, Donna Franklin, Financial Specialist at Montgomery Blair HS, Lee Hertel, Para Educator at Carl Sandberg ES, Theresa Hiller,Reading teacher at Montgomery Blair HS, Justin Lukus, ITSS III at Olney ES, Belvey Russ, ESOL teacher at Great Seneca ES, Laura Sabelhaus, World Studies teacher at Takoma Park MS, Songtao Shu, Chinese language teacher at Montgomery Blair HS.
Three Memorial scholarships were also awarded: The Thomas Peters Scholarship to Todd Baumgardner, Physical Education teacher at Lakelands Park MS; The Albert Gibson Scholarship to Jade Pridgeon, Special Education Para Educator at Carl Sandberg Learning Center; and The Angelina Goffredo Scholarship toSandra Ahlskog, Classroom teacher at Brookhaven ES.
Scholarship committee members serving this year included the following MCPSRA members: Ann and David Eberly, Ken Huff, Joy Schwab, Bill Stief, and E. A. Stonesifer.
LUNCHEON GUESTS on JUNE 19 Scholarship winners will be introduced and
honored at the luncheon. Meet many of the candidates for office at this luncheon.
Dr. Stephen Raucher, MCPSRA President, Cristina Ullrich, 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year, and E. Stuart Tucker , MRSPA President pictured at the April Luncheon.
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Montgomery County Public SchoolsRetirees Association
2014-2015 Budget
Income 2013-2014 Budget 2014-2015 BudgetLocal Membership Dues $26,090 $25,200 MRSPA Postage/Mbrship Grant 42 45Investment IncomeNewsletter Advertising 1,000 1,000
Total Income 27,132 26,245 Transfer from Surplus 1,168 14,365
Total Revenue 28,300 40,610
ExpensesOfficers
President 200 100Vice President * *Recording Secretary * *Treasurer/Assistant Treasureer * *
CommitteesArchives * *Auditing 1,000 1,200 Budget * *Community Service * *Donations and Contributions 1,100 1,100 Education & Protective Services * *Hospitality * *Insurance * *Legislative * *MRSPA Donations/Fees * *Membership 700 700Membership Chair Stipend 1,500 1,500 Membership Directory 14,260 Newsletter 12,000 11,500 Political Action 1,000 50Program 800 400Recognition 150 200Scholarship 6,000 6,000 Special Projects 2,000 2,000 Trips 150 200Contingency 500 200Website 1,200 1,200
Total Expenses 28,300 40,610
The need to transfer $14,365 from the MCPSRA surplus of $55,360 is due primarily to the cost of publishing the Association's directory on a two-year cycle, next in December 2014.
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LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE From Great Cities of the Past to the Civil War, from
Rembrandt to O’Keefe, from Daoism to the History of Islam, the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Montgomery College invites Montgomery County residents aged 50 and over to explore the world of ideas. The LLI offers noncredit college-level courses with no tests or homework, only interesting classes for the pure joy of learning. Courses are offered in art history, politics, literature, music, science, and wellness to mention a few of the choices. LLI uses the facilities at all of the Montgomery College campuses including the MC Gaithersburg Business Training Center; classes are scheduled for computer labs, archaeology labs, artists’ studios, and even the indoor pool at the Germantown campus as well as satellite locations throughout the county.
Natasha Sacks, executive director of the Lifelong Learning Institute is looking for ideas for courses for future semesters. LLI is also recruiting experienced and enthusiastic faculty members with expertise to share. Retired MCPS teachers are welcome to apply. If you are looking for intellectually stimulating conversations about topics you never had time to study, the Lifelong Learning Institute might be the opportunity you are seeking.
If you would like to know more about Lifelong Learning, you can find a hard copy of the Summer Schedule at your local public library. The Lifelong Learning website offers additional information including monthly updates and registrations forms: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/brochures/lifelong learning.pdf To suggest an idea for a course or to apply to become an instructor, contact [email protected]
Dick Towers, author of Hanson’s Mariner,has donated profits from sales of his book to the Toolkits Project.
IN MEMORIAM
Reuben AprilShirley A. BoxallMary S. Eldridge
Dr. Walter H. KayPatricia A. LarkinRandall E. Lough
Irene MalloyLawrence B. Mayer
Theresa MorraJames L. SchweitzerFrederick K. Smith
Genevieve M. TraceyDorothy J. UhlmannBeatrice L. Wenner
Martha B. WhiteEmma R. Wright
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Andrew W. Coleman, III
Educator/Broker/Consulting Partner/Corporate Recruiter
Phone: 301-785-4252
Email: [email protected] Fax: 301-390-0074
Dr. Andrew W. Coleman, III is a former college dean/public school administrator and serves as adjunct graduate professor of education at Bowie State University. He has joined the business community as a licensed broker/producer/consultant and corporate recruiter in the areas of Life, Health, Accident, Annuities and Mortgage Life Insurance in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania. His previous background in the business community included educational consulting, men’s clothing (wholesale and retail), marketing of international travel along with other products and services. He was recently trained on preparing business owners and employees on preparation for and handling Health Care Reform.
HHe has partnered with and represents the following companies:
"Educating Clients on Protecting Life, Health, Well Being and Security”
Company Services Offered Cost AFLAC Supplemental Insurance: Health, Accident, Vision,
Dental, Hospital, Cancer – (Group and Individual) Based on Individual or
Group Need Legal Shield Pre-Paid Legal Advice/Assistance and Services,
Identity Theft $20.00 per Month (On Line Service)
Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance, Long Term Care, Prescription Plans,
Final Expense/Burial Based on Individual Need
Assurant Health Insurance General Health Insurance, Fixed Benefit Insurance Based on Individual Need
National Alliance Life Group Annuities, Life Insurance with Living Benefits, Universal Life, General Life Insurance, Mortgage Life Protection Insurance
Based on Individual Need and Plan
Pike Creek Financial Group Financial Planning, Annuities, Life Insurance Based on Individual Need and Plan
American Home Shield Insurance Coverage for All Home Appliances and Systems
Based on Appliances and Systems Covered
CSG Actuarial Medicare Medicare Supplemental, Medicare Advantage Based on Individual Need
Aetna Health and Life Insurance, Retiree Health Plans, International Insurance
Based on Individual Need
Transamerica Shoreline Financial Group
Accident, Life Insurance, Final Expense and Burial
“Call for a quote.” 301-785-4252
All-in-one Shop for Insurance
“Free Assessment
and Consultation!”
“We meet clients at
their need!”
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YOUR TRAVEL INFORMATION
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. SHARE IT, ALONG WITH SPECIFIC TRIP INFORMATION, WITH YOUR GUESTS.
1. We all travel at our own risk. 2. There is always some walking involved as we travel.
Read each itinerary carefully, keeping in mind your own capabilities.
3. Itineraries, times and details are approximate. Changes are sometimes necessary and unavoidable.
4. Trips are open to members, their families and friends (adults).
5. Smoking and drinking of alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the coach.
6. About three to five days before a day trip, participants are called to remind them of the day and departure time of the trip. For overnight coach trips, about two weeks prior to the date of departure, participants will get a letter with up-to-date information, including parking details. One baggage tag per person will be mailed to each participant.
7. Write a separate check, payable to MCPSRA, for each trip. Include name and date of trip on check.
8. Send check with completed reservation form. 9. Your reservation is definite upon receipt of deposit/full
payment, whichever is required. If a trip has to be cancelled because of insufficient numbers of participants needed by the published deadline, your check will be returned to you. Feel free to call to find out if your reservation and payment were received.
10. Refunds are made only when your space can be filled. 11. Gratuities for driver and local guides are not included
in the price of the trip. 12. We do not provide transportation to and from the
airport for trips that require flying.
Those interested in insurance for overnight trips should call Ellen at Eyre Tour and Travel at 301-854-6600, ext. 3252 or 410-442-1330, ext. 3252 or 1-800-321-3973, ext. 3252.
TRAVEL CO-CHAIRS Frieda J. Price 301-926-2286
105 N. Summit Ave. #4 Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2935 Mary Ann Davis 301-253-6256 23509 Woodfield Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20882-3017
PARKING INFORMATION Overnight trip parking information will be indicated in
each trip description. Day trips will leave from Park & Ride lot on Georgia Avenue and ICC (Rt. 200).
All trips are listed and described on the website: www.mcpsretirees.org
June 24 History and Mystery in the Catoctin Mountains (Including Frederick)
July 15* Sight and Sound Theatre “MOSES” August 21* Barnes Museum, Philadelphia Museum
of Art; Rodin Museum (your choice) Sept. 24-26 Hudson Valley, NY October 17 Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Nov. 18-19 New York City December 10 BSO Holiday Pops Comcert *Space still available
NOTE: OUR NEXT NEWSLETTER WILL BE OUT IN OCTOBER – SO PLEASE KEEP THE TRIP INFORMATION AND MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR DATES AND PAYMENT DUE TIMES.
PLEASE MAKE SEPARATE CHECKS FOR TRIPS. *********************************************
SIGHT AND SOUND THEATRE “MOSES” July 15, 2014
10:00 am Depart Georgia Ave Park and Ride 12:30 pm Lunch at Hershey Farms Restaurant 2:00 pm Depart for Sight and Sound Theatre 2:45 pm Show “MOSES”5:30 pm Depart for home 8:00 pm Arrive back at Georgia Park and Ride
MOSES will be the biggest, most epic show ever produced at Sight and Sound Theatre. We have seen and enjoyed the five previous Biblical shows at the theatre. Events portrayed in the show include Moses being sent down the Nile in a basket when he was a baby, the parting the Red Sea, encountering God in the form of a burning bush, experiencing plagues of Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments from God.
Cost: $120.00 Due Date: June 5, 2014 Included: Eyre motor coach transportation, lunch, show
ticket, tolls, taxes and gratuities Not Included: Gratuity for the coach driver
Make check payable to MCPSRA and mail with completed reservation form to: Frieda J. Price 105 N. Summit Ave. #4 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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MCPSRA TRIPS in 2014
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PHILADELPHIA ART MUSEUMS BARNES, PHILADELPHIA, RODIN
August 21, 2014 8:00 am Depart Georgia Avenue Park and Ride 10:30 am Arrive Museums Enjoy Museums and lunch on own 3:30 pm Depart for home 6:00 pm Arrive back at Park and Ride
Philadelphia is a treasure trove of world class art. Join us on a day trip to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum, and the Barnes Foundation Museum. All are within a short walk of each other. Shuttle service is available between the Philadelphia Museum and the Rodin, and the Barnes is a five-minute walk from the Rodin.
The famous Philadelphia Museum covers ten acres and houses work spanning two thousand years. Its impressive holdings include Renaissance, American, Impressionist, and Modern Art.
The Rodin Museum houses a distinguished collection of the sculptor's work, representing every phase of his career. Most of the works are displayed indoors; however, the garden displays eight pieces. This Philadelphia presentation is considered one of the best in the world with over 140 bronzes, marbles, and plasters.
The new Barnes Foundation Museum houses what may be the greatest private collection of Renoir, Matisse, and Cezanne in the world. The recent controversial move from the Barnes home resulted in a beautifully planned space replicating the original housing. A printed guide for each room was contributed by Artist Alice Pritchard Fichter.
Your ticket to the Philadelphia Museum is valid also for the Rodin Museum with no additional charge. Basic pricesare $20.00, $18 for seniors. The ticket for the Barnes Museum is $20.00 (over 65). The ticket for Rodin Museum is $7.00 and is not free with Barnes Museum ticket.
Lunch is available in the Barnes Museum and the Philadelphia Museum.
The coach will let off those who wish to visit the Barnes Museum first and then go on to the Philadelphia Museum.
You may make arrangements for tickets on your own. For further information, call
Philamuseum.org, PH. # 215-763-8100 Barnes museum PH, # 215-278-7200 DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS until you hear from Mary Ann or Frieda. We will call you to let you know if it's OK.
Cost: $45.00 pp (Minimum of 30 people) Due Date: June 11, 2014 Included: Eyre motor coach transportation, tolls, taxes Not Included: Gratuity for coach driver, ticket to
museum, lunch Make check payable to MCPSRA and mail with completed reservation form to:
Frieda J. Price 105 N. Summit Ave. #4 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
********************************************* HUDSON VALLEY, NY
September 24-26, 2014 Day 1 6:45 am Depart Rockville Civic Center
Rest stops and lunch on own enroute 1:30 pm Arrive at West Point Visitor Center 2:0 0pm 90 minute tour of West Point 4:00 pm Depart for hotel 5:00 pm Check in Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel 6:30 pm Dinner at Shadow’s on the Hudson
Day 2 7:00 am Breakfast at hotel 8:00 am Depart for Hyde Park 9:00 am Tour Val Kill
(Eleanor Roosevelt’s Home) 11:00 am Free time at Culinary Institute gift shop 11:30 am Lunch at Culinary Institute 2:00 pm Tour of CI by the students 3:00 pm Depart for Vanderbilt Mansion 3:30 pm Tour of Mansion 5:00 pm Walkway over the Hudson 6:30 pm Dutch Dinner at the Meiser Homestead
Day 3 7:00 am Breakfast at hotel 8:15 am Depart for tour of FDR’s home10:00 am Free time at the FDR Museum and
Library 11:30 am Depart for Kingston 12:15 pm Lunch at Mariner’s Harbor2:15 pm Board boat for cruise on the
Hudson River 4:30 pm Depart for home 10:00 pm Arrival time Cost: Double per person $620, Single $799 Deposit DUE: $300.00 by MAY 15, 2014 Balance DUE: AUGUST 14, 2014 Included: Eyre motor coach transportation; 2 nights’ accommodation; 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners; tours listed in the itinerary, tolls, taxes, gratuities, tour guide. Not included: Gratuity for coach driver or local guide.
Make check payable to MCPSRA and mail with completed reservation form to:
Frieda J. Price 105 N. Summit Ave. #4 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
********************************************* WESTERN MARYLAND SCENIC RAILROAD
October 17, 2014 Join us as we board the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland. We will experience a wonderful 17 mile trip through Maryland’s most beautiful mountains to Frostburg. Upon arrival at the Old Depot in Frostburg,
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you will watch the train engine turn around on the turntable. You will have time to walk around the area of Frostburg before the return trip.
8:00 am Depart Georgia Avenue Park & Ride. 11:00 am Arrive – WMRR 11:30 am Train Departs
Luncheon included on dining car 2:30 pm Train returns to Cumberland 3:00 pm Depart for home 6:00 pm Arrive back at Georgia Ave. P&R
Cost: $118.00 pp Date Due: September 4, 2014
Included: Round trip transportation by Eyre deluxe motor coach, Luncheon train trip, tolls, taxes and gratuities Not Included: Gratuity for coach operator.
Make check payable to MCPSRA and mail with completed reservation form to:
Frieda J. Price 105 N. Summit Ave. #4 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Selections for lunch are listed below. Please indicate your choice on reservation form.
1. Beef &Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie w/ tossed salad and rolls.
2. Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Italian roasted potatoes and roll
3. Orange Roughy marinated in limoncello w/Italian roasted potatoes, salad & rolls
4. Bean Bolognese w/ salad and rolls 5. Hummus Plate w/ pita crackers, cherry tomatoes,
cucumbers & olive oil roasted potatoes w/ salad Choice of lemonade, iced tea, hot tea, coffee and water Chef’s choice of dessert ******************************************
NEW YORK CITY November 18-19, 2014
Day 1 8:00 am Depart Rockville Civic Center 1:00 pm Arrive at Staybridge Suites
Check in time is 3:00 pm; however, you may be able to check in when you arrive if room isavailable. If rooms are not ready, enjoy free time. They will keep your luggage and place it in your room. You can pick up your key at the desk when you return to the hotel.
8:00 pm Showtime
You may choose one of the two following shows: NEWSIES OR WICKED
Please indicate your choice on reservation form.
Day 2 Breakfast at hotel 10:00 am Hotel check out 1:00 pm (or 2:00pm) Radio City Showtime 4:00 pm Depart for home 9:00 pm Arrive back in Rockville
Cost: Double per person $620, Single $799 Deposits DUE: Because of payment due to hotel and for tickets we need deposits by the dates listed below.
1st deposit of $100.00 on June 2; 2nd deposit of $200.00 on September 1
Balance DUE: October 15, 2014 Included: Eyre motor coach transportation; 1nights’ accommodation; 1breakfast, Radio City Music Hall Christmas show with the famous Rockettes, one Broadway musical, tolls, taxes, gratuities, tour guide. Not Included: Gratuity for coach driver
Make check for 1st deposit payable to MCPSRA and mail with completed reservation form to: Frieda J. Price 105 N. Summit Ave. #4 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
********************************************* BSO POPS HOLIDAY CONCERT
December 10, 2014 Meyerhoff Hall
Jack Everly, Conductor, Baltimore Choral Arts Society Experience this sparkling holiday celebration with full chorus, orchestra, guest vocalists and the tap dancing Santas are back. Carols, classical favorites, sing-a-longs and more will get you into the holiday spirit. 12:00 pm Depart Georgia Avenue Park and Ride 1:00 pm Arrive at the Meyerhoff Concert Hall
(Baltimore) 2:00 pm BSO Pops – Holiday Show 4:30 pm Depart for Home 6:00 pm Arrive back at Park and Ride
Cost: $68.00 pp Date Due: November 5, 2014 Included: Eyre motorcoach transportation, admission to
concert , tolls, taxes. Not Included: Gratuity for coach operator.
**Please keep this information and date marked on your calendar
Make check payable to MCPSRA and mail with completed reservation form to:
Frieda J. Price 105 N. Summit Ave. #4 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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RESERVATION FORMS ______________________________________________________________________________ MOSES***Tuesday, July 15, 2014
*Name _________________________ Phone #__________ Member of MCPSRA? Yes__ No__
Name ________________________ Phone # __________ If not, guest of: _________________
Total # Reservations ___________ Total $ Amt Enclosed ___________
*Cell phone # _________________
Make check payable to MCPSRA.
Mail to Frieda J. Price, 105 N. Summit Ave. #4, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 ---------------------------------------------------------- cut here ----------------------------------------------- PHILADELPHIA ART MUSEUMS: ***Thursday, August 21
*Name _________________________ Phone #__________Member of MCPSRA? Yes__ No__
Name ___________________________Phone # ___________ If not, guest of: ______________
Total # Reservations ________ Total $ Amt Enclosed ___________
*Cell phone # _________________
Make check payable to MCPSRA.
Mail to Frieda J. Price, 105 N. Summit Ave. #4, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 ------------------------------------------------------- cut here -------------------------------------------------- HUDSON VALLEY***Wednesday-Friday, September 24-26
*Name ________________________ Phone #___________Member of MCPSRA? Yes__ No__
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Name _________________________ Phone # ____________ If not, guest of: ______________
Total # Reservations ________ Total Deposit $ Amt Enclosed __________
*Cell phone # _________________
Make check payable to MCPSRA.
Mail to Frieda J. Price, 105 N. Summit Ave. #4, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Western Md. Scenic Railroad***Friday, October 17
*Name ________________________Phone #___________ Member of MCPSRA? Yes__ No__
Name _________________________Phone # ____________If not, guest of: _______________
Total # Reservations ___________ Total $ Amt Enclosed __________ Luncheon choice 1 2 3 4 5 Person 1 ______ Person 2 _______
*Cell phone # _________________
Make check payable to MCPSRA.
Mail to Frieda J. Price, 105 N. Summit Ave. #4, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 -------------------------------------------------------cut here -------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK CITY***Tuesday-Wednesday, November 18-19
*Name _________________________Phone #__________ Member of MCPSRA? Yes__ No__
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Name ___________________________Phone # __________ If not, guest of: _______________
Choose one of the following shows: _____ NEWSIES OR _____WICKED
Total # Reservations ________ Total Deposit $ Amt Enclosed __________
*Cell phone # _________________
Make check payable to MCPSRA.
Mail to Frieda J. Price, 105 N. Summit Ave. #4, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 ---------------------------------------------------------- cut here ----------------------------------------------- BSO Pops Holiday Concert***Wednesday –December 10
*Name _________________________Phone #___________Member of MCPSRA? Yes__ No__
Name __________________________Phone # ___________ If not, guest of: _______________
Total # Reservations __________ Total $ Amt Enclosed
*Cell phone # _________________
___________ Make check payable to MCPSRA.
Mail to Frieda J. Price, 105 N. Summit Ave. #4, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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MCPSRA LUNCHEON AND BUSINESS MEETING Thursday, June 19, 2014
GOLDEN BULL GRAND CAFÉ
7 Dalamar Street Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Telephone: 301-948-3666
TIME: Gathering at 11:00 a.m.
Business Meeting at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon at 12:00 Noon Program following the Luncheon
DIRECTIONS TO THE GOLDEN BULL GRAND CAFÉ:
- Take Exit #11 off I-270 onto Route 124E (Quince Orchard Road Toward Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village)
- Turn RIGHT onto Rt. 355 South (Frederick Ave.) - Go approximately 0.6 miles
MENU CHOICES:
Breast of Chicken $18.00 Broiled Salmon $22.00 English Prime Rib $22.00 Vegetarian Pasta $18.00
MEAL ALSO INCLUDES: Fresh Garden Salad Red Skin Potatoes
Vegetable of the Day Dessert
Choice of Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea, Soda Cash Bar
- Turn RIGHT onto Dalamar Street. Restaurant is on the left, parking available to the left or right of the building as well as in the lot across the street.
Please be aware that if Montgomery County Public Schools are closed that day, the luncheon is cancelled. If there is a delayed opening of any kind, the luncheon will be held.
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Thursday, June 19, 2014, at the Golden Bull Grand Cafe
Gathering: 11:00 a.m. Business Meeting: 11:30 a.m. Luncheon: 12:00 Noon Program
CIRCLE ENTRÉE CHOICE
Name:_________________________________Phone:_________________ Chicken $18.00 Salmon $22.00 e-mail address:________________________ Prime Rib $22.00 Vegetarian Pasta $18.00
Name:_________________________________ Phone:________________ Chicken $18.00 Salmon $22.00 e-mail address:________________________ Prime Rib $22.00 Vegetarian Pasta $18.00
Total Amount Enclosed: ________________________________
YOUR RESERVATION FORM AND CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, June 13, 2014.Mail reservation form and check payable to MCPSRA. Mail to:
LeeAnn Kaye 15436 Merrifields Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906
For information call: LeeAnn Kaye 301-598-5480 or Trish Bendler 301-540-5160 [email protected] [email protected]
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MCPSRA Luncheon/Business Meeting
GOLDEN BULL GRAND CAFÉ Gathering: 11:00 a.m. Business Meeting: 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon: 12:00 noon
Next Luncheon Date June 19, 2014
The MCPSRA Newsletter is published in October, December, February, April and
June. This is the June 2014 issue.
