September 2012 - A Publication for Georgia Power Retirees

Thank you for all that you are doing in the communities across the state. Currently chapters have reported 47,911 community service hours. Please remember to report your services hours so we can track how Ambassadors are caring and sharing across our service area.

“He who has a why to live can bear with almost any how.”Friedrich Nietzsche

Metro South White Elephant Sale

The annual White Elephant sale was a huge success, with sales totaling $1293.00! The auctioneer was Garnett Grubb (pictured above) and he was assisted by Dot Houston. Tanya

Campbell and Darlene Johnson performed the “mathematical” duties from the sale. The proceeds will be shared among The Georgia Power Family House, Electric Kids, Alzheimer’s Association,

American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and The March of Dimes.

Metro West enjoying BINGO

2012 Important DatesSeptember 14 Executive Committee – MaconSept 23-30 Agawa Canyon/Mackinac Isle - Golden IslesNovember 16 Annual State Board – AtlantaNov 26-30 Nashville Show Trip - Metro SouthApril 23-26, 2013 23rd Annual Retreat – Epworth by the Sea

Value of Volunteer Time The estimated dollar value of

volunteer time for 2011 is $21.79 per hour

Rome Health Fair 8-8-10

Marie Hopkins of Lithonia celebrated her 90th birthday on July 13. A celebration was held in her honor on July 21 at Covington First United Methodist Church in the fellowship hall and was hosted by her four children and their spouses: Carol and Harold Ward of Thompson, Harriet and Fred Harwell of Covington, Hal and Carla Hopkins of Conyers and Mark and Kay Hopkins of Kennesaw. Also in attendance were her eight grandchildren and their spouses, and all 15 great-grandchildren. Special guests included her sister, Talitha Martin of Winder, and her brother, Charles Hambrick of Franklin, Tenn. Before the picnic-style lunch, several original poems were presented by Marie's children. Marie Hopkins, seated, is pictured here with her children, left to right, Harriet Harwell, Carol Ward, Mark Hopkins and Hal Hopkins.

Altamaha Chapter continues to build

ramps each month in their community

“A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in

his actions.”Confucius

West GeorgiaSpinach or Broccoli Dip

2 cups mayonnaise2 cups sour cream1½ or 2 cans chopped water chestnuts2 chopped onions2 boxes Knorr’s Vegetable Soup Mix2 packages spinach or broccoli, thawed and choppedMix all ingredients and refrigerate.Serve with crackers.

West GeorgiaSpinach or Broccoli Dip

2 cups mayonnaise2 cups sour cream1½ or 2 cans chopped water chestnuts2 chopped onions2 boxes Knorr’s Vegetable Soup Mix2 packages spinach or broccoli, thawed and choppedMix all ingredients and refrigerate.Serve with crackers.

ColumbusNeiman-Marcus Cookies

1 cup butter12 oz. chocolate chips2 cups flour1 cup brown sugar1 tsp. soda1 cup sugar4 oz. Hershey Bar (grated)2½ cups blended oatmeal2 eggs1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. vanilla1½ cup chopped nuts (your choice)Measure oatmeal and blend in blender to a fine powder. Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and soda. Add chocolate chips, Hershey Bar and nuts. Roll into balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375o. Make 55 cookies. This recipe may be halved.

ColumbusNeiman-Marcus Cookies

1 cup butter12 oz. chocolate chips2 cups flour1 cup brown sugar1 tsp. soda1 cup sugar4 oz. Hershey Bar (grated)2½ cups blended oatmeal2 eggs1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. vanilla1½ cup chopped nuts (your choice)Measure oatmeal and blend in blender to a fine powder. Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and soda. Add chocolate chips, Hershey Bar and nuts. Roll into balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375o. Make 55 cookies. This recipe may be halved.

Guidelines for Club of Hearts’ Employee Emergency Fund1.Eligibility.  In order to be eligible, an individual must be experiencing a serious financial hardship as a direct result of a catastrophic event or serious illness, as demonstrated by data set forth in the individual’s application for emergency funds.  Further: Retirees.  To be eligible, a retiree must have attained the age of 50 (age 55 prior to 1/1/96) and have a minimum of ten (10) years of service under the Southern Company pension plan at the time of retirement from Georgia Power Company or SCS-Georgia. In addition, the retiree must have terminated employment in good standing as determined by the company and be in pension-payment status when the application for emergency funds is submitted. 1.Types of Applications.  To apply, an eligible individual must complete, sign, and return either the Employee Emergency Fund Application – Fires and Natural Disasters or the General Employee Emergency Fund Application.  2.Limitations.  Incomplete applications or applications not containing requested documentation will not be considered for approval.  An individual cannot be approved for funds for more than one catastrophic event or serious illness in any twelve-month period. In addition, if an application is approved, no future application may be filed at any time with respect to the same catastrophic event or serious illness. A family unit (i.e. two married GPC or SCS employees or their dependents) may only submit one (1) application in any twelve-month period. Separate application forms are available for retirees. •Nature of the Fund.  Financial difficulties unrelated to a catastrophic event or serious illness (such as serious credit card debt) do not meet the Board's standard interpretation of an "emergency situation." Individuals who need to work through serious but routine financial difficulties are advised to contact a reputable agency for assistance. 1.Source of Funds. Grants from the Employee Emergency Fund are made possible through the generous financial support of metro Atlanta employees and retirees, pro rata contributions from the Club of Hearts General Fund, Citizens of Georgia Power, and individual contributions from CGP members statewide. When all funds designated to the EEF have been exhausted, funds from the General Fund (if available) may be used to supplement this fund. If funds are not available, the application process may be suspended until additional funds become available. 2.Contact. For more information, please contact the Club of Hearts administrator at clubhear@southernco.com or (404) 506-3030

Guidelines for Club of Hearts’ Employee Emergency Fund1.Eligibility.  In order to be eligible, an individual must be experiencing a serious financial hardship as a direct result of a catastrophic event or serious illness, as demonstrated by data set forth in the individual’s application for emergency funds.  Further: Retirees.  To be eligible, a retiree must have attained the age of 50 (age 55 prior to 1/1/96) and have a minimum of ten (10) years of service under the Southern Company pension plan at the time of retirement from Georgia Power Company or SCS-Georgia. In addition, the retiree must have terminated employment in good standing as determined by the company and be in pension-payment status when the application for emergency funds is submitted. 1.Types of Applications.  To apply, an eligible individual must complete, sign, and return either the Employee Emergency Fund Application – Fires and Natural Disasters or the General Employee Emergency Fund Application.  2.Limitations.  Incomplete applications or applications not containing requested documentation will not be considered for approval.  An individual cannot be approved for funds for more than one catastrophic event or serious illness in any twelve-month period. In addition, if an application is approved, no future application may be filed at any time with respect to the same catastrophic event or serious illness. A family unit (i.e. two married GPC or SCS employees or their dependents) may only submit one (1) application in any twelve-month period. Separate application forms are available for retirees. •Nature of the Fund.  Financial difficulties unrelated to a catastrophic event or serious illness (such as serious credit card debt) do not meet the Board's standard interpretation of an "emergency situation." Individuals who need to work through serious but routine financial difficulties are advised to contact a reputable agency for assistance. 1.Source of Funds. Grants from the Employee Emergency Fund are made possible through the generous financial support of metro Atlanta employees and retirees, pro rata contributions from the Club of Hearts General Fund, Citizens of Georgia Power, and individual contributions from CGP members statewide. When all funds designated to the EEF have been exhausted, funds from the General Fund (if available) may be used to supplement this fund. If funds are not available, the application process may be suspended until additional funds become available. 2.Contact. For more information, please contact the Club of Hearts administrator at clubhear@southernco.com or (404) 506-3030

Many retirees are not aware of the Employee Emergency Fund offered through the Club of Hearts. While solicitation of giving to the Club of Hearts fund is limited to the Metro Atlanta area, the benefits of the Employee Emergency Fund are for retirees across the state that meet the fund guidelines below.