Retiree's meeting

Next Meeting: Aug 9 & Sep 13
2258 Grissom Dr. St Louis MO, 63146

Their is a charge per person. You may bring a guest but reservations are a must call:

Tony Hill 618-541-9119
Pam Mulhull 314-842-0135
Bill Konecnik 636-225-3174
Mary Ostertag 618-632-5456

GREATER ST. LOUIS C.W.A. RETIREES CHAPTER
LOCAL 6300
C.W.A. LOCAL
2258 GRISSOM, ST. LOUIS, MO 63146

The meeting was called to order by President Tony Hill. Tony said a prayer and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. He asked everyone to remain standing
for a moment of silence for deceased Members Henry Komos, Louis J. Schaffer, Gary Favier, Warren Stecher and Fred Hess. Tony welcomed all those attending and acknowledged that it was Flag Day. Two new chapter members were announced: Eloice Nichols and Brenda Moran. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Nancy Jinkerson. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the minutes as read. Nellie Girouard read the Finance
Report. It was moved, seconded
and passed to approve the report as read. Tony announced that raffle tickets will be sold to raise funds for the chapter.
Tony has been looking into a vision
plan that would be less costly to Members than the plan offered by the company. He asked for a show of hands of those interested and determined there was sufficient
interest. He is going to research
the plan further.
Vice President Bob Huss spoke. He announced that the CWA City Council Picnic is July 17th. There will be food, beer, soda and water available at no charge. There is no cost to Members and their families. It will be at Schroeder Park on Old Meramec Station Road from 11am to 6pm. There will be swimming, sand volleyball, activities for the children and plenty of tables.
He does not yet have all the information from Jefferson City regarding which bills have passed. He urged members to call Senator McCaskill and Senator Bond regarding
fixing the Medicare problem.
Medicare will pay 27% less to the doctors unless it is fixed. The cuts have been attached to another
bill. Telephone calls do make a difference. All the State and Federal
Representatives are up for re-election. He urged Members to be aware of who their legislators are and to let them know our concerns.
Over 50 people retired from Local 6300 just within the past week. The Chapter will obtain their names and bring them to the next meeting and he asked current Members to call any retirees they know and urge them to come to the meetings. He warned that the cost of healthcare will continue to go up unless we contact our elected officials
and pay attention to what is going on.
Bob Huss distributed copies
of a survey for the Members regarding the Retirees Chapter meetings. Tony made one correction
to the survey. Two meat entrees
are included in the cost of the lunch, so cutting out one would not reduce the cost. Bob reviewed the contents of the survey. Regarding the cost of the lunch it is between $18 and $22 per Member each month but Members are paying $12. Local 6300 is contributing $400 a month. We appreciate the contribution of Local 6300. Bob urged everyone to read the survey and make any suggestions if they wish.Bob also announced that the District 6 meeting will be in Branson,
probably in late February or early March of next year.
A drawing was held and monies
were given out as prizes. Tony shared a joke. A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn.