Post date: Sep 16, 2011 9:41:9 PM
IBM Tampa Bay Retiree Club
Steering Council Meeting
August 9, 2011 Meeting Minutes
Presiding: Jim Hughes
Attendees: Donna Fryza, Susan Gryzbowski, Dianne Hartt, Mary Ann McCoy,
Norm Prenzel, Ron Rosenblatt
Treasurer's Report - Norm
The current account balance is $2030. The Spring Golf Outing was revenue neutral with $1792 cost and $1792 fees.
Retiree Database and Membership Registration Report – Mary Ann
The number of registered retirees has grown to 832. The growth in Club membership will be mentioned in the cover letter for the upcoming mailing. The Vertical Response data base for mass emails has grown to 530 valid email addresses.
Website Report - Jim for Harry
The website was accessed by 342 unique visitors in March, 340 in April, 372 in May, 409 in June, and 330 in July. We continue to see usage increase after a mailing and communication of upcoming events.
Seminars Report - Susan & Ron
The Financial Seminar will be Tuesday October, 11 from 12:00 to 2:00PM in room 537.
The Seminar will consist of a round table with a panel of 3 professionals discussing financial planning, estate planning, and annuities.
The Medical Benefit Seminars will take place Wednesday November 9 and Tuesday November 15 in room 539. On November 9 the retiree and spouse Medicare eligible Seminar will be from 10:30AM to 12:00PM, the retiree Medicare eligible and spouse not eligible Seminar will be from 12:30 to 2:00PM, and the Medicare not eligible round table from 2:00 to 3:00PM. On November 15, the 2nd session for the Medicare eligible retiree and spouse will be from 10:30AM to 12:00PM. The Seminar for both Medicare eligible is being presented in 2 sessions this year to accommodate the large number of attendees and facilitate more discussion.
We probably need new presenters for next year's Tax Seminar. Susan will investigate Chuck Fish as a presenter.
An Elder Care Seminar will be planned for next Spring.
Volunteer Council Report - Mary Ann
IBM employees and retirees participated in volunteer projects for the Day of Service which was part of the IBM Centennial Celebration.
Retirees contributed supplies for teachers to Teaching Tools Supplies Collections which ended August 9.
33 children came to work with their parents for Take Your Child to Work Day on Friday August 5. Projects included building time capsules and making ice cream in a zip lock bag.
Donna Fryza obtained an IBM Matching Grant for the Child Abuse Council.
Golf Outings Report - Dianne
32 golfers participated in the Spring Outing May 6 at Plantation Palms . There won't be a Fall Outing this year as it hasn't be well attended. Next years Spring Outing may be held again at Emerald Greens in Carrollwood.
Back to the Races – Jim for Judy
85 retirees and guests attended the event Saturday April 2 at Tampa Bay Downs. $1870 was collected and the total cost was $1840.80. The food, service, and amenities were very good and the day was enjoyed by everyone. We hope to hold the event next year.
IBM Club & Centennial Event – Donna
The Centennial Celebration at the Straz Center June 17 was attended by 547 folks including 235 retirees, spouses, and guests.
Donna will prepare a flyer for the IBM Club to include in the upcoming mailing.
A special discount was added to the web site for IBM employees and retirees for air fares from Seacoast Airlines out of the St. Petersbutg-Clearwater International Airport.
There will not be IBM Spirit Picnic event in 2011.
Other Discussion
The IBM Southeast Employee Federal Credit Union branch office in Tampa will be closing. It was decided not to send a mass email to retirees inviting them to send comments as the Regional Manager indicated the decision is final due to financial considerations, lack of traffic, and focus on branches on the East Coast.
Mailing
The mailing will take place following stuffing on Tuesday, September 13. The mailing will include: a cover letter, flyers for the Financial and Medical Benefits Seminars, and a flyer for the IBM Club. All materials for the mailing will be completed by Friday, September 2. A mass email is not planned.
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Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 10 from 11 AM to 1 PM at IBM Harborview.