Los Compañeros LMC Telecom Pioneers
SEPTEMBER 2005 Newsletter Highlights
Life Member Club
2005
New Frontier Chapter
Dan Katze-President
Gilbert Mothershed-Vice President
Western Horizon Council
Helen Loyd-President
Cheryll Sumpter-Vice President
MAL: Bob Meadows
MAL: Sherry Lynn Riddle
Los Compañeros Mixed Club
Los Campañeros Life Member Club
Edward A. King-President
562-863-1549
Warren Chester- Vice President
626-447-8810
Dolores King-Treasurer, Reservation Chairperson
562-863-1549
Executive Committee Members
(Member at Large)
“Moon” Mullins 562-861-2752
A “Butch” Sanchez 562-941-0438
Gordon Enlow 562-927-5247
Neil Weaver-Chaplin
Linda Dodd-Secretary
323-564-3046
Pioneer Paper Editor
Violette E. Mullins
12752 Downey Avenue
Downey, CA 90242-4227
562-861-2752
OBITS
George Kennedy (Installation) passed away Friday, July 15th.
A delightful note sent to us by a dear friend of George Kennedy.
This lovely lady has asked to be put on our newsletter mailing list.
Thank you Tatiana for the love and special care you gave to our
beloved George.
George Kennedy passed away peacefully the evening of
July 15, 2005, at Hollenbeck Home. He was 103-1/3 years old.
The signs of age had begun to mark his body, but they had not
touched his mind. He was still able to answer Jeopardy questions,
especially about English history.
Mr. Kennedy had been retired from what had been Western Electric
longer than most people work in a lifetime and was a longtime
member of Los Compañeros Telephone Pioneers. His love of
classical music led him to participate in the choir at the First
Congregational Church of Los Angeles for many years, where he
Also served as Librarian. Fine food, good wine and friends were
Important to him. He was always impeccable, a true gentleman.
He is survived by two nieces and many devoted friends, such as
Dan & Ana Maria Di Nardo, who faithfully visited daily.
We all loved him and will miss him deeply. Thankfully, fond memories
Endure.
Tatiana Tailor
Peter A. Anderson (Installation) died June 20th.
Mary Jackson, Los Amigos Chapter President, Passed away in July.
Our sincerest sympathies to the families.
GET WELL
Shirley Bigel was back in the hospital for another surgery on her knee. She is currently back at Arbor View Rehab. Center and would love to hear from friends. She needs cheering up. Send your greetings to:
Shirley Bigel Room 225 A
1338 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Give her a call; she would love to hear from you.
Direct line: 310-225-2898
Lucille Hutchens underwent successful surgery on her nose. The doctor was able to remove all the cancer. Thank God for the good news.
Lois Carmona broke her ankle and foot and can’t be on her feet for 6 weeks. She hopes our Club will be well represented at the Appreciation Day at Lone Wolf Colony on November 19th.
Alberta Spitzengel is in Rio Hondo Convalescent home in Montebello, CA. Her husband, Gailen visits her every day.
Vi Mullins is still at Southland in Norwalk, but her room number has changed to 165 (first floor, close to the back entrance). She sends a heartfelt THANK YOU to those who remember her in prayer and for the cards that have been sent. A special thank you to Rene & Dick for their visits and gifts.
Vi’s 82nd birthday is September 28th.
THANK YOU!!
Thank you Linda Dodd for your contribution of two baby afghans with matching pillow that are being used as fundraisers.
Thank you Neil Weaver for the check to help the Club. Thanks also for the very appropriate inspiration you share with us at he meeting each month as Chaplin.
Thank you Don Sinclair for your donation of stationary items for the fund raising table. Alice Haward delivered Don’s donation, so thanks to both Don and Alice.
Thank you Rosalie Babbidge for the soaps and lotions in addition to the soup labels.
Thank you Doctor Sandie for the 28 soup labels all the way from Illinois.
Thank you Ruthie Terrasi for the self-addressed stamped envelopes for mailing the newsletter.
Thank you Terry Barker, SBC Pioneers Pacific Chapter Life Member Rep. For your continued attendance at our luncheon/meetings. She keeps us updated on what is going on in Pioneering.
Thank you to all the fine folks who faithfully bring coupons, soup labels, pull tabs and postage stamps to the meeting each month.
MEMBER APPRECIATION
Member Appreciation Day was celebrated at our July Luncheon/meeting. Certificates were handed out to those who have helped with the Club and assisted Eddie King, as President, during the past year. He thanked every member for their participation in all that we try to do for others.
ITEMS DONATED
Delivery was made to Rio Hondo Temporary Home in June be the Kings. Can goods, fresh meat, and fresh potatoes are always appreciated by the Home. Thank you to those of you who have been faithfully bringing in canned goods!!! DON’T FORGET TO BRING IN AT LEAST ONE CAN OF FOOD TO THE NEXT MEETING.
A charming, gracious lady, Maria Puente-Porras, Attorney At Law joined us at our June Luncheon to introduce herself and to state the goal of her seven siblings is to do the very best at teaching their children on ‘giving’ to others. She expressed their desire to “adopt” our club. This lovely family has 23 children among the 8 siblings and wants to help us in any way they can. Currently they hold a clipping session on Monday nights to cut out product coupons. The family does special giving activities at Thanksgiving and Christmas, but they want to do more throughout the year. What a great family!!!
This great family responded to Margaret Meadows request for volunteers to make Cool Ties by presenting to the club 70 of them completed!!! Which enabled us to give to the New Outlook Telecom Pioneers project “Families Serving The Military” a total of 102 Cool Ties who in turn sends them in the Care Packages to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thank you Maria for contributing to this worthy project. Thank you to Margaret Meadows for requesting help from volunteers for this project and everyone who participated!!! (This has been corrected)
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Monday, Sept. 5 Labor Day
Sunday, Sept. 11 Grandparent’s Day
Thursday, Sept. 22 First Day of Autumn
Wednesday, December 14 Ma Bell Christmas Luncheon at Rio Hondo
Country Club.
VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY
The Kings have volunteered to host a work party at their home in September. They will let us know the date and time in the near future.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Our Christmas in July has been postponed due to the Warren Chester’s involvement and total devotion to his beloved Jinny the last several months of her life here on earth.
The committee will be going to buy toys and baby things to continue this tradition; it just won’t happen in July.
IDEALS
OMELETS IN A BAG PARTY (From Rene Allen)
Have your guests use a permanent marker to write their name on a quart size freezer bag. Crack two large or extra-large eggs into the bag (more than two will not work) shake and combine them. Put out a variety of ingredients such as cheeses, ham, onion, green pepper, tomato, has browns, salsa, etc. Have the guests add the prepared ingredients of their choice to the bag and shake. Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up. Place the bags into rolling –boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in the large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water. Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Be prepared for everyone to be amazed. This is very nice to serve with fresh fruit and a coffee cake. It’s a great conversation piece and everyone gets involved in the process. It’s easy, convenient and delicious.
E-RUMORS
The following is an E-Rumor with accompanying facts sent to Eddie King: “After the terrorist bombings in London in July 2005, an ambulance service
started a campaign to encourage you to put an “ICE” entry into your cell phone that contains the names & numbers of people to be contacted in case you are in an emergency.”
The campaign is true, although it was not prompted by the London terrorist bombings. A paramedic based in Cambridge, England started it in April 2005. His name is Bob Brotchie and he is a clinical team leader for the East Anglican Ambulance NHS Trust. He said he got tired of trying to figure out whom to contact when dealing with shocked or injured patients who can’t give the information themselves.
The campaign encourages people to put an entry in their cell phones and other portable address devices under the name of “ICE” (In Case Of Emergency). Emergency personnel can quickly check the cell phone for the “ICE” entry and reach whoever’s name and contact information is there. It also gives the cell phone owner the opportunity to choose who will be contacted during an emergency.
Following the disaster in London, the ambulance service launched a national “ICE” campaign. The idea is that you store the word “ICE” in your mobile phone address book, and against it enter the name contacted. In an emergency situation ambulance and hospitals staff will then be able to quickly find out who your next of kin are and be able to contact them. It’s so simple that everyone can do it. It really could save your life, or put a loved one’s mind at ease. For more than one contact name, simply ID them by number such as ICE1, ICE2, ICE3 and so on.
QUOTE OF WISDOM
Quote of wisdom form “For Achievers Only” You are in charge of your own attitude—whatever others do or circumstances you face. The only person you can control is yourself. Worry more about your attitude than you aptitude or lineage.
Marian Wright Edelman
REMINDER FROM PAC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES
“Please remind all of your Pioneer leaders who receive checks on behalf of their Council, Club or Chapter “DO NOT DEPOSIT ANY CHECKS FROM YELLOW PAGES. THIS IS A SCAM”.
In this scam, Yellow Pages will send a ‘rebate check’ to the organization for a few dollars. The check is from YP.COM Internet Yellow Pages. By depositing the check (and not reading the fine print) your organization is authorizing them to do online advertising for you. This also subjects you to a monthly charge around $25.00 each month, which is automatically deducted from your account. Once you deposit the check, they have access to your checking account number and they prepare a draft to send to your bank each month to debit your account without your knowledge.
This appears to be a legitimate business, but it is using devious ways of obtaining your money. The checks are for very minimal amounts, but PLEASE DO NOT deposit the checks because there is no reason that the Chapters would want to advertise with online yellow pages. We have our own Telecom Pioneers website and most of the Chapters have their own Chapter Pioneer website.
A SURPRISE 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
A surprise 90th birthday party was enjoyed by the friends and family of Lydia Armenta. The party was held in her honor August 6th, and yes it was a big surprise to her. Her birthday is October 27th, but we just couldn’t wait to celebrate. Eddie and Dolores have been friends of Lydia for over 50 years! Happy early birthday Lydia!!!
QUESTIONS
1)How many years service did you have with the ‘company’ before retiring?
2)How many years have you been retires?
Forward your answers to Jan Landberg (assistant editor)
12802 Downey Avenue
Downey, CA 90242-4229
Love to get mail, other than bills.
Please include your name, date of hire and date of retirement.
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
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QUOTES TO THINK ABOUT FROM’BITS & PIECES”
The smallest good deed is better than the grandest good intention.
Duguet
Every life has its dark and cheerful hours. Happiness comes from choosing which to remember.
Author Unknown
One way to get high blood pressure is to go mountain climbing over molehills.
Earl Wilson
Let us resolve to do the best we can with what we’ve got.
William Feather
Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people.
Garrison Keillor
Treasure the love that you receive above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health has vanished.
Og Mandino
If you accept a limited belief, then it will become a truth for you.
Louise Hay
Make good habits and they will make you.
Parks Cousins
Our children give us the opportunity to become the parents we always wished we’d had.
Louise Hart
Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes.
Kenneth Hidebrand
Fortunately, analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself remains a very effective therapist.
Karen Horney