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JANUARY, 1970 The OSEA News Page 10 OSEA's constitution at its Dec. 10 meeting in Eugene. The amendments were proposed by delegates at the General Council in November. Chapter members voted to contribute $200 to a charitable organi z a t io n fo r use d u rin g Christmas. A uthority to dis tribute the money was given to th e c h a p te r's E x e c u tiv e Committee which is composed of George Darland, president; John Michaud, vice president; and Margarete Kerber, secre tary-treasurer. Chapter News District One SUCCESS CHAPTER 30 Presi dent Don Martin has appointed Andrew Huckfeldt as the . chapter's press correspondent and Warren Stevens as its in surance representative. He also appointed 15 group representa tives to serve OSEA members working in various sections of the Employment Division in Portland. C O LUM BIA CHAPTER 34 members were given a report on the activities of OSEA's 1969 General Council by Presi dent Wyatt Starr at the Dec. 14 meeting in Portland. Chapter m em bers voted to ratify amendments to thé associ ation's constitution adopted by c o n v e n tio n delegates in November. CONSOLIDATED CHAPTER 61, at its Dec. 18 meeting, voted to contribute $50 to purchase g ift packages for servicemen in Vietnam, and $25 to the Kidney Fund in memory of the late Max M. Manchester, former chapter member and executive secre tary of the Public Employees' R e t ir e m e n t S ystem . In addition, $100 was given to an "illn e ss fu n d " for Phyllis Foster. The chapter voted to pay $5.00 to th e m em ber w h o e n rolls th e m o s t new m em bers betw een Dec. 1 and F eb. 2 8 . N.W. O R E G O N F O R E S T R Y CHAPTER 76 President Bob Meadows gave a report on OSEA's 1969 General Council at the Dec. 3 meeting in Forest Grove. Chapter members voted to ratify five of the six amendments to the associ ation's constitution approved b y council delegates. The amendment creating an office of Director o f Institutions on OSEA's Board o f Directors was turned down. District T wo CONPENSATION CHAPTER 20 members heard a detailed explanation of the new PERS variable annuity program from staff member Everett B. Stiles at the Dec. 9 meeting in Salem. He also outlined the options available to PERS members upon retirement. The chapter's next meeting w ill be Jan. 13. P U T N A M -S T E P H E N S CHAPTER 23 ratified all six amendments to OSEA's consti tution at its Dec. 16 meeting. President Donna Bleiler intro duced nominees for the chapter's Employee of the Year award: Allan R. Erickson, Vocational Rehabilitation; Mrs. Margaret Palmer, State Library; and George Katagiri, Board of E d u c a tio n . K a ta g iri was selected for the award by the chapter's Award Committee. Chapter members voted to contribute $100 to the Sal vation Arm y Christmas Fund. The next meeting w ill be held Jan. 13 in the State Library conference room. V A F A CHAPTER 69 President Blessing Proctor invited In surance Manager Donald G. Olds to speak at the Nov. 20 meeting in Salem. He outlined OSEA's decision to return some $72,000 in accumulated premiums to 5,500 members who were insured under the OSEA-Standard life insurance pla n from July 1, 1968 through June 30, 1969. Vere District Four KLAMATH FALLS CHAPTER 12, OTI CHAPTER 36 and OTI FACULTY CHAPTER 75 held th e ir annual jo in t Christmas party fo r members of the three Klamath Basin • One-Day Service Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. THE DALLES CHAPTER 9 elected Lee Roy Ryan to replace Carla Wright as its secretary-treasurer at the N ovem ber m ee ting . She resigned from office due to illness. Delegate Lawrence R. Jones gave a report on the resolutions acted upon by the General Council. Following his report, new chapter officers were installed by District Seven D ire c to r Earl Warzynski. Besides Ryan; they are Lloyd McGlin, president, and Carl Stratton, vice-president. ASTORIA CHAPTER 8 held a dinner meeting for members and their families Dec. 12. Over 180 attended. Chapter members ratified all six pro posed amendments to OSEA's constitution. Delegates Chester Reed and Ray Karpen gave a report on the activities of the 1969 General C o u n cil. District Nine District Three 1599 Edgewater N.W ., Salem Telephone: 585-5266 Weekdays 7:30 a,m.-6:00 p.m. Rep. L. B. Day (R-Salem), a CHAPTER HEA^RS DAY member o f the Emergency Board, told Chemeketa Chapter 64 members recently that he is opposed to any plan to use mid-biennium salary money to make up Oregon's welfare deficit. Chapter officers pictured are President Ralph Jackson and Secretary-Treasurer Sylvia Polanski. Woods, Mildred Bevens, Versa Sachtler and Blessing Proctor volunteered to purchase the chapter's Christmas gifts for needy children. ROSEBURG CHAPTER 2 members voted to contribute $42.00 to the Oregon State Flag Fund at its last meeting. "T h e re are no conditions attached," President Roy Beltz said in his letter to Secretary of State Clay Myers, who admini sters the fund. "We request only that the first six requests from an overseas serviceman or woman received by your office be honored. We hope that this w ill show in some small way our respect fo r them ," Beltz said. District Seven District Eight M c C a rty , D e p a r tm e n t o f V eterans' A ffa irs , was selected as th e cha pter's E m ployee o f the Year. Vera G annon, Marge oakhillspoly CLEAN Laundry Available given to Marie Beard and Ronald Hartwig, members o f Chemeketa Chapter 64, by District Two Director Ronald W. Narin, left, at a recent chapter meeting. Mrs. Beard won her pin for enrolling 18 members during 1969, and Hartwig g o i his for enrolling 17 during the same period. AG R IC U LTU R E CHAPTER 26, at its Nov. 24 meeting, was given a report on General Council resolutions by Dele gate Pete Larson. President Wallace Newhouse appointed Myra Taylor as chairman of the chapter's Membership Com mittee. Chapter members voted to contribute $50 fo r gifts to foster homes and children at Fairview Hospital and Training Center. 10% Dry Cleaning Discount Given to State Employees! • ENROLLMENT AWARD 0SEA s Order of Pin award was WPW x* Newly elected officers o f Salem Chapter 1 N t W OFFICERS were sworn into office recently by District Two Director Ronald W. Nairn, far right. They are, from left, Betty Field, treasurer; Lorraine Ellis, membership secretary; James J. Kinns, president; and Ray Felion, vice-president. (Photo courtesy Chapter 1.) chapters and their families in Klamath Falls Dec. 20. The chapters furnished turkey, ham, potatoes, rolls, butter and m ilk . C h a p te r m em bers brought hot dishes, salads and desserts. The chapters also pro vided candy fo r the children, a turkey and ham drawing and entertainment. District Five BAKER CHAPTER 37 held its annual Christmas potluck dinner for chapter members and their families Dec. 21 at St. Francis Church in Baker. Santa Claus paid a surprise visit to the children during dinner. Entertainment was provided by Puppeteer Leona Fleetwood. C h a p te r members brought canned goods to the dinner fo r distribution to needy families in the Baker area. District Six CORVALLIS CHAPTER 29 has selected its chapter Employee o f the Year for 1969. He is William J. Jiral, a painter fo r Oregon State Uni v e rs ity 's p h y s ic a l pla nt. Chapter 29 again this year collected canned goods for distribution to needy families in the Corvallis area during Chirstmas. EU LAN E CHAPTER 40 ratified all six amendments to F A IR V IE W CHAPTER 57 postponed its regular business at its Dec. 9 meeting to hear an explanation of the new PERS variable annuity program from William Boers, a member of Consolidated Chapter 61 in Portland. A question and answer period followed his talk. The next meeting w ill be held Jan. 13 in the physical r e h a b ilita tio n building at Fairview Hospital and Training Center. DAMMASCH CHAPTER 95 invited OSEA President Jerry Liebertz to be its guest speaker at its Dec. 4 meeting. He dis cussed OSEA's dues increase and the new PERS variable annuity program. The next meeting w ill be held Jan. 15 in the multi-purpose building at Dammasch State Hospital. OSEA Vice-President Floyd Baxter w ill be guest speaker. No matter where you live: Albany, Bend, Coos Bay, Dallas, Eugene, Florence, Gold Beach, Hermiston, Inde pendence, John Day, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Madras, Newberg, Oakridge, Pendleton, Quincy, Roseburg, Salem, T il lamook, Umatilla, Vale, Waldport, Yach ats, or Zigzag, we can save you money on prescription drugs. Just call or write: PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY Your COST-PLUS Store Ted Morris, B.S., R.Ph. Telephone: 585-5421 1690 12th Street SE Salem, Oregon 97302
