MOTOROLA/FREESCALE LONE STAR RETIREES CLUB LONE STAR NEWS October 2005 Issue, Volume 10 Number 4

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1 MOTOROLA/FREESCALE LONE STAR RETIREES CLUB LONE STAR NEWS October 2005 Issue, Volume 10 Number 4 Reminder -- The next Regular Club Meeting is Tuesday, November 8, at 10:00 A.M. NOTE LOCATION: Meeting will be at the FREESCALE Parmer Lane facility in the auditorium (7700 W. Parmer Lane) Lunch will be in the cafeteria, on your own The following meeting is Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Program Topic: Speakers: Volunteer Opportunities Virginia Kappler and Diane Peterson, Volunteer Programs St. David s Hospital Velma Perez, Health Initiative and Volunteer Coordinator The American Cancer Society President s Message From Danna Redford It s that wonderful time again when we, the officers and other board members, solicit your help in making the Club a going concern for next year. OK what we really do is more like arm twisting and begging but whatever works, huh? Anyway, get ready, the elections will be the big agenda item this month. And Annual Enrollment for your 2006 coverage will be November You should have received a newsletter and, at the end of October, the actual enrollment materials and a letter of creditable coverage for Medicare Part D. 1

2 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2005 Where: The Treehouse Italian Grill 2201 College Avenue (at Live Oak and South Congress take the Oltorf exit off I35 and turn right towards town. Then turn right on Congress and right again at the next light, which is Live Oak. Restaurant is on the right between College and Park Streets.) Time: 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Cost: Members $15.00 Non-members $20.00 Cash Bar Pay at the November meeting or mail checks, made out to the MFLSRC, to Betty Temple, Deer Track, Austin, 78727, BEFORE noon Wednesday, November 30, or call Betty at Menu selection from the Treehouse Italian Grill: Cannelloni - beef, Pasta stuffed with meat, artichokes, mushrooms and spinach in a cream sauce. Vegetarian cannelloni, pasta stuffed with mushrooms, artichokes and spinach in a cream sauce. Lasagna, layers of pasta with meat and cheese. Chicken Picatta, marinated chicken breast, sautéed with garlic lemon wine sauce. Grilled Chicken, served with fresh vegetables and spaghetti. (All of the above are served with garlic bread and garden salad with choice of two dressings.) For dessert: Chocolate chip cannoli Iced tea and coffee 2

3 2005 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Submitted by Fred Thomas, Membership Chair We have 222 paid members! This is the highest level of membership ever! It is the Board s sincere wish that the 174 yearly dues payers will continue to join the 48 Lifetime members in The Board continues to request your support in contacting retirees that you know from Motorola or Freescale for possible membership in the Club. Thanks again for a great 2005 membership year! 2006 Dates to Remember Christmas Party (2005): December 6 th at The Treehouse Italian Grill, 2201 College Ave. General Membership Meetings (2 nd Tuesday of the 2 nd month of the quarter) February 14 May 9 August 8 November 14 Board Meetings (2 nd Tuesday of 1 st month of the quarter) January 10 April 11 July 11 October 10 Annual Picnic: April or May to be decided at next General Meeting. Newsletter Article Deadlines: January 27 April 21 July 21 October 27 Submit articles to any Board member see Newsletter for addresses Newsletter Labeling: February 1 April 26 July 26 November 1 OPPORTUNITIES Here s your chance to get involved with YOUR club. Like the Marines, we are looking for a few good men (generic term used for both male and female). We need someone to take over membership and someone to serve as scholarship coordinator. Frankly, we need new blood and new ideas to keep the club viable. So come on down and help. 3

4 Minutes of August 9, 2005, General Membership Meeting Danna called the meeting to order. There was no treasurer s report as Mike s in Arizona. Danna announced that the Christmas Party will be December 6, at the Treehouse Italian Grill, the newsletter notwithstanding. The minutes were approved as carried in the newsletter. Al reported that the Picnic was well attended and everyone enjoyed the BBQ and Games! The pictures are in this issue since we didn t have room for them in the last issue. We skipped the Scholarship this year since there were no funds forthcoming. However, Freescale has awarded the club $2500 in 2005 to go towards 2 or 3 scholarships for 2006 Graduates. Will decide how many scholarships will be awarded at next board meeting. Constitution: Jim has sent in a list of corrections to Danna, who will insure consistency throughout the document. The qualification for age 55 membership eligibility now includes tenure at Motorola and Freescale. Constitution approved as is. Many employees are exiting at Sequin. Lou to follow up on contacting Sequin. Changes of address normally should be forwarded to Mike Temple, but Secretary will act in his absence. Guest Speaker: Linda French of the APD Emergency Committee addressed scenarios involving 911 and 311 emergencies. Don t forget Annual Enrollment November 7 18 Online: Log in at Phone: Call the Freescale Rewards Customer Service Center at 1 (888) FSL-BENS (

5 Pictures from the picnic and a good time was had by all 5

6 Candidates for Office, 2006 President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Clarence Mehlow Frank Pribble Mike Temple The Executive Board Meeting, October 11, 2005 Attendees: Danna Redford, Mike Temple, Betty Temple, Clarence Mehlow, Frank Pribble, Brent Brown, and Fred Thomas. Danna Redford revised the Constitution per recommendations discussed at previous general membership meeting. Frank Pribble (Secretary) proofed document and there are no additional changes needed. Scholarships Update: Three scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded for Annual Enrollment Update: Mailing sent out earlier regarding annual enrollment in benefits during the Nov 7-18th timeframe. Please refer to: or call 1(888)FSL-BENS ( ) Clarence will contact Sandy White regarding who will be the Retiree club main liaison with Freescale now that David Doolittle has retired. Betty is interested in seeing level of interest for another Las Vegas trip. Will be discussed at next General Membership Meeting. We ll also discuss the date for the Picnic may want to have it in April next year. 6

7 Motorola/freescale Lone Star Retirees Club of Texas 2005 Officers and Board Members Elected Officers: President Danna Redford, 3416 Hillview Road, Austin 78703, V - President Clarence Mehlow, 11901River Oaks Tr, Austin78753,cmehlow@austin.rr.com, Secretary Frank Pribble, 7914 Cahill Dr, Austin 78729, fpribble@yahoo.com, Treasurer Mike Temple, Deer Track, Austin 78727, mbtemple@earthlink.net, Pres. ProTem Al Alaspa, 9713 Tree Bend Dr, Austin 78750, aalaspa@austin.rr.com, Board Members (Committee Chairs): News Letter Danna Redford, 3416 Hillview Road, Austin 78703, djredford@earthlink.net, Membership Fred Thomas, 2201 S Lakeline Blvd #15101, Cedar Park, 78613, fthomas6@austin.rr.com, Tours Betty Temple, Deer Track, Austin 78727, mbtemple@earthlink.net, Volunteers Louis Struble, Buckingham Rd, Austin 78759, lt.struble@sbcglobal.net, Events Al Alaspa, 9713 Tree Bend Dr, Austin 78750, aalaspa@austin.rr.com, Scholarship Jim Wilson, 1208 Wilderness Dr, Austin 78746, aggiejim57@ .msn.com, Sunshine Pearl Burke, 3606 Catalina Dr, Killeen, 76549, Peace69@aol.com, (254) Program Brent Brown, 708 Minturn Ln, Austin 78748,BBrown841@aol.com, Mailing Lists Mike Temple, Deer Track, Austin 78727, mbtemple@earthlink.net, Photographer Jerre Butler, 1104 Hermitage Dr., Austin jbutler@onr.com, Other Clubs: Harold Zuckerman Florida President hjz919@bellsouth.net Phil McNett Phoenix President mcnett34@cox.net Website - James Kirk Schaumberg President no , phone: (815) Doug Wilkerson Colorado group doug.wilkerson@comcast.net Motorola/freescale Contact List Name Phone Loc MD Service Center Reyes Martinez OHT OE 24 Rewards/Benefits Nikki Kreuger OHT OE 58 Community Affairs Sandi Aitken OHT OE 24 Director, Premier Employee Services Sheila Nunley OHT OE 322 Food Works OHT Chris Pitts PL Food Works Parmer Lane Elizabeth Parker (830) HR - Seguin Jackie Garcia EDB F 9 Rewards/Benefits Administrator Sandy White OHT OE 24 ETC/Premier Employee Svcs Admin Richard Strauss OHT OE 11 Security Earl Jordan EDB K2 Security Shawna DeShazo OHT OE 342 Manager, Austin Activity Centers Fred Pirotina PL Printing RB617C@motorola.com Ryan Leinan same as above Print Room Activity Centers: (OHT) (EDB) (PL) Credit Unions: All locations (all calls route through here) OHT EDB Parmer Lane Howard Lane Reata Trace Legend Oaks

8 Return Requested P.O. Box Austin, TX MOTOROLA/FREESCALE LONE STAR RETIREES CLUB Application for membership NAME: YEARS OF SERVICE: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: SPOUSE S NAME (If applicable): RETIREE S BIRTHDAY: SPOUSE S BIRTHDAY: MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MFLSRC Rev: 05/ MEMBERSHIP DUES: JAN ---- DEC $10.00/MEMBER OR NEW MEMBER APR --- DEC $7.50/NEW MEMBER JUL --- DEC $5.00/NEW MEMBER OCT --- DEC $2.50/NEW MEMBER LIFETIME $100/MEMBER or NEW MEMBER Don t forget that Spouses need to be members also. We need your other half as part of our club, so sign them up! MAIL TO: MFLSRC at P.O. BOX 10252, AUSTIN, TX