January 2012 - A Publication for Georgia Power Retirees

Scenes from the 2012 Workshop

"IT IS AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IF YOU DO NOT CARE WHO GETS THE CREDIT“                                                             HARRY S. TRUMAN

2012 John C. Hemby, Jr. Attendance and Membership Contest

Membership contest winners: 3rd place Golden Isles, George Ellis; 2nd place Metro South, Robert Smallwood; 1st place West Georgia, Bill Sears

Attendance contest winners: 3rd place Savannah, John Rowland; 2nd place West Georgia, Bill Sears; 1st place Columbus, Richard Ward

The Executive Committee meeting was held on Tuesday

The Workshop for the entire State Board on Wednesday and Thursday provided a time of sharing of best practices, a great time of fellowship and energizing of the Board for the upcoming year.

Chapter Lifetime Volunteer Award Presentations

The Metro South Award is presented to Ken and Oneida Turner by Jim Pitts

The West Georgia award is presented to T. J. and Hazel Bell by Larry Joyner

The Rome Award is presented by Keith Crews to Becky & John Pillsbury

Altamaha 2012 Chapter Officers

Pictured left to right: Jack Roddenberry, 2012 State President; Wendell Harvey, President; Jerry Dawson, 1st VP; Jim Cherry, 2nd VP; Susan Anthony, Recording Secretary; Jan Wolfe, Corresponding Sec; Murline Willis, Treasurer

Heart of Georgia 2012 Chapter Officers

Pictured left to right: Glover Stuart, 2011 State Director-at-large and 2012 HOG 1st VP; Harry Davis, President; Cindy Taylor, 2nd VP; Jean Kennedy, Treasurer; Julie Hardison, Recording Secretary

Sinclair-Oconee 2012 Chapter Officers

Pictured left to right: Pat Johnson, Treasurer; Marvin Wallace, 2nd VP; Juanita Wallace, Rec Sec; Jean Lindsey, 1st VP; Gwen Ralston, Corresponding Sec; Thomas Ralston, President

Pictured left to right: Ken Terry, 2011 State President; Gina Brown, President; Raymond Brierley, 1st VP; Bill Langham, 2nd VP; Al Gallant, Treasurer; Keith Crews, Corresponding Secretary

Rome 2012 Chapter Officers

Ambassadors did a great job serving the communities in 2011. Thank you to all Ambassadors that served your communities AND remembered to report your hours!

AugustaPresident Valerie Marshall1st Vice President Charles Cason2nd Vice President Joel LynnCorr. Secretary Carolyn AmersonRec. Secretary Jann PerryTreasurer Harold Smith

AugustaPresident Valerie Marshall1st Vice President Charles Cason2nd Vice President Joel LynnCorr. Secretary Carolyn AmersonRec. Secretary Jann PerryTreasurer Harold Smith

State President Jack Roddenberry installed the Augusta & Golden Isles officersState President Jack Roddenberry installed the Augusta & Golden Isles officers

Golden IslesPresident George Ellis1st Vice President Marilyn Daly2nd Vice President Jimmy RogersCorr. Secretary Richard FoxRec. Secretary Janet RogersTreasurer W. A. Brown

Golden IslesPresident George Ellis1st Vice President Marilyn Daly2nd Vice President Jimmy RogersCorr. Secretary Richard FoxRec. Secretary Janet RogersTreasurer W. A. Brown

Pictured left to right: Joel Lynn, Charles Cason, Valerie Marshall, Jack Roddenberry, Carolyn Amerson, Jann Perry and Harold Smith

Pictured left to right: Jack Roddenberry, George Ellis, Marilyn Daly, Janet Rogers, Jimmy Rogers, Richard Fox and W. A. Brown

Scenes from the West Georgia Chapter Christmas Party

Santa and Mrs. Claus help celebrate at the Roop House in Roopville

Judson and Nancy Bell of the West Georgia Chapter showing the spirit of Christmas by entertaining children from the Roopville community

The best way to find

yourself is to lose yourself

in the service of others.

Mohandas Gandhi

You have brains in your

head and feet in your

shoes. You can steer

yourself any direction you

choose. Dr. Seuss

2012 Important Dates

January 24 Executive Committee MeetingJanuary 25-26 Workshop – Macon Marriott City Center HotelApril 5 – 20 Hawaii Cruise – State TripApril 13 Executive Committee – Conference CallApril 24 -27 Annual Retreat – Epworth By The SeaMay 13 – 19 Branson Trip – Sinclair-Oconee ChapterSeptember 14 Executive Committee – AtlantaNovember 16 Annual State Board – Atlanta

GPC Romeo group (“Retired Old Men Eating Out”) Front row left to right: Frank Coffee, Carl Donaldson, Gene Harris, John Thomas, Gene Blackburn, Ray Holton, and Bob Boyer. Back row left to right: Jimmy Perkins, Charlie Harris, Sonny Medlin, John Kendrick, Harry Johnson, John Hemby, Bill Partridge, Ken Gillespie.

Ambassadors and Citizens team up for MLK Day Projects

Working together at One RoofPictured left to right: Bill Sears, Pres West Georgia Ambassadors; Ronnie Pate, 1st VP West Georgia Ambassadors; William Mock, Plant Manager, Plant Yates

Altamaha Ambassadors and Citizens joined to build a ramp in Vidalia

Pictured left to right: Wendell Harvey and A. W. Anthony

The year 2011 saw an increase in the number of days of lodging at our Georgia Power Family Houses. There were over 520 nights of lodging provided at the 5490 Highpoint Road House and the Hemby House. While the convenience these houses provide to the families of our employees and retirees during times of medical treatment and medical emergencies is not something that can be measured, we can calculate the dollar savings. Calculating the cost of a hotel at $100 per night and multipling by the 520 nights, we have saved our employees and retirees $52,000! The high occupancy rate made it necessary to perform some maintenance work at our 5490 house. A new dishwasher and stove were installed. Painting was done inside and out. Concrete work was done on the driveway, retaining wall, sidewalks and a new concrete handicapped ramp was poured to the front door. A new patio door was installed in the breakfast area. Downstairs has upgraded lighting, new ceiling tiles, new tile in the bath and a new toilet. All the baths were recalked and new fans installed. Thank you to everyone that worked hard to complete all of these upgrades in a short time. A special thanks to Ambassador Robert Purcell for coordinating these projects. We would not have been able to finance these project without the help of our chapters throughout the state. Your continued donations help us maintain our Family Houses for our fellow employees and retirees.

Georgia Power Family Houses

Please send your recipes to the State Office for publication in the Senior Citizen.

AltamahaCheese Krispies

2 sticks margarine1 (8oz) pkg sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese2 cups plain flour2 cups Rice Krispies¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon red pepperGrate cheese fine. Add to margarine; blend. Add flour, Rice Krispies, salt and red pepper. Mix all ingredients well, usually have to mix with hands. Shape into marble-size pieces. Flatten on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until brown at 375 degrees

AltamahaCheese Krispies

2 sticks margarine1 (8oz) pkg sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese2 cups plain flour2 cups Rice Krispies¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon red pepperGrate cheese fine. Add to margarine; blend. Add flour, Rice Krispies, salt and red pepper. Mix all ingredients well, usually have to mix with hands. Shape into marble-size pieces. Flatten on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until brown at 375 degrees

RomeDried Beef Cheese Ball

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (4 ½ ounce) jar Armour fried beef (chopped fine)1 bunch green onions (finely cut)2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)½ teaspoon garlic saltMix ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Shape into ball.

RomeDried Beef Cheese Ball

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (4 ½ ounce) jar Armour fried beef (chopped fine)1 bunch green onions (finely cut)2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)½ teaspoon garlic saltMix ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Shape into ball.

AthensMillie’s Sausage Cheese Balls

 3 cups Bisquick2 cups grated sharp cheese1 pound hot sausageMix together; if too stiff, add 1 tablespoon water at a time. Roll into ¾ inch balls. Place balls on a cookie sheet and freeze. After cheese balls are frozen, place in a zip-lock bag. Remove the number of balls you would like to prepare and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

AthensMillie’s Sausage Cheese Balls

 3 cups Bisquick2 cups grated sharp cheese1 pound hot sausageMix together; if too stiff, add 1 tablespoon water at a time. Roll into ¾ inch balls. Place balls on a cookie sheet and freeze. After cheese balls are frozen, place in a zip-lock bag. Remove the number of balls you would like to prepare and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.