SPRING 2020

Annual Reunion Luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 16*Join your fellow CE Retirees in a day of Fun, Food, and Fabulous memories,

11 A.M. – 12 P.M. - BAVARIAN BELLE RIVERBOAT CRUISE

The Belle Riverboat is located at Frankenmuth River Place Shopping Village, 925 South Main Street docking at the “Waterfall.” We will begin our day by enjoying a one hour narrated tour on the Cass River aboard a 150 passenger authentic paddlewheel riverboat, the “Bavarian Belle.” The vessel is open-air canopied on the upper deck and has a fully enclosed lower salon, ramped, handicap accessible dock, and restrooms available on board.

HANKERD HILLS GOLF COURSE is located at 10251 Resort Road in Pleasant Lake. It offers a scenic layout

with mid-Michigan charm. Offering 27 holes that feature three unique nines to accommodate every level of player, a variety of bunkers, water hazards, and narrow-driving holes await you at Hankerd Hills.

The cost will be $50 a person and includes golf, cart, and lunch. Golf registration will begin at NEW TIMES - 8:45 am with a shotgun start at 10:30 am.

The format is a four-person scramble. Further details and registration forms will be provided in the July Forerunner’s Newsletter, or online at ConsumersEnergy.com/retiree. Letters to the Golf Captains will be mailed out in July.

2020 Annual Golf OutingTuesday, Sept. 15*

* Pending COVID-19 outcomes

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Annual Reunion Luncheon (cont.)

12:15 PM – LUNCH AT THE BAVARIAN INN RESTAURANTThe Bavarian Inn Restaurant located at 713 South Main Street, Frankenmuth. Celebrating over 130 years of service, the Bavarian Inn Restaurant has become a Michigan landmark. Generations of diners, lodgers, and tourists from around the globe have discovered genuine Bavarian hospitality. Guests experience the old-world European charm. Bavarian Inn also prides itself on being one of the top consumers of Pure Michigan agricultural products, striving to serve more Michigan-grown and produced foods and Michigan-produced beverages than any other restaurant. After lunch, we will have a meeting and present our scholarships.

Cost & MenuCost per person for Cruise & Lunch is $30. Included for your $30 fee is a riverboat cruise, with a bottle of water, pop, or coffee, ending with a delightful lunch in the private Alpine Room at the Bavarian Inn. Registration forms will be provided in the July Forerunner’s Newsletter, or online at ConsumersEnergy.com/retiree.

Bavarian Signature Luncheon includes homemade bread, coleslaw, noodle soup, three pieces of frankenmuth chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, baked dressing, and chef’s choice dessert. coffee, tea, milk, or fountain soft drinks. More information and registration for this event will follow in our July Forerunner’s Newsletter.

After our Meeting You are on your own to explore! Walk up and down Main Street and through the River Place Shops exploring the countless boutiques and the architecture and floral gardens throughout town. Free 2020 Travel Guide frankenmuth.org/plan/free-travel-guide/

Consider Staying a day or two and enjoy Oktoberfest – September 17-20.

Lodging can be found in the above travel guide or the link below. Some accommodations nearby are The Bavarian Inn Lodge, the Fairfield Inn and the Holiday Inn, ranging in price from $101 - $139 at frankenmuth.org/lodging/ (Don’t forget your senior discount when making reservations!)

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SCHOLARSHIPS Available to High School SeniorsSCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED:

Three $1,000 and one $800.00 scholarships will be awarded this year. Recipients will be selected and notified in late June or early July with the awards presented at the Forerunners Annual Meeting in September.

Richmond Brothers, Inc. Investment Advisers - $1,000 Scholarship. With a focus on retirement fund allocations, they provide independent, unbiased investment advice to people from all walks of life. The first drawn winner will receive the Richmond Brothers Scholarship.

Flynn Wealth Partners - $1,000 Scholarship. More than 60 years of combined experience helping individuals, families, and small businesses plan for their financial futures. The second drawn winner will receive the East-Lansing Flynn Wealth Partners Scholarship.

“Forerunners Building for the Future” - $1,000 Scholarship, The Forerunners is also providing a $1,000 Scholarship named the “Forerunners Building for the Future” Scholarship. The third drawn winner will receive the “Forerunner Building for the Future” Scholarship. One $800 Forerunners Scholarship will be awarded to the fourth drawn winner.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Only children/legal dependents, grandchildren, step-children, and step-grandchildren of Forerunners members

• High school graduate with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above

• Planning on following a full-time program

• First-year student at a college, university, post-secondary, or trade school

• Only one scholarship award per year, per Forerunner member

• Forerunners membership dues payment must be current

• Forerunners Member (Grandparent/Designee) should attend luncheon to accept the award

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Applications are available from local chapter presidents, the Forerunners’ Office in Jackson, or may be downloaded from the Consumers Energy/retiree website: Consumersenergy.com/retiree. Completed applications with required attachments must be mailed and postmarked by no later than June 15, 2020, to be considered in this year’s drawing.

Award recipients are invited to attend the Forerunners’ Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth to accept their scholarships.

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“As you know, Governor Whitmer has issued a Stay at Home Executive Order until April 30. Rest assured, our team is on the job. We have ensured we are able to perform necessary duties during the stay at home period, and the order recognizes that members of our workforce are critical to the safety and security of Michigan during this time. We’ll be here, because we know providing electric and natural gas services is essential for households, businesses, our first responders and health care workers.”

Patti Poppe President and CEO, CMS Energy and

Consumers Energy

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Renew your membership today. 2020 FORERUNNER MEMBERSHIP - RENEW/JOIN Application available online at:ConsumersEnergy.com/company/careers/retirement$10 a year for Forerunners and check with your chapter for dues.

New Mailing NoticeDue to the cost of printing and postage, we

will be emailing Retireeline to all members in good standing with email address on file. We will continue, for now, to mail a hard copy to members with an email address of file.

If you have an email address or need to update your information, please contact jedavis22@gmail.com.

TIME to RENEW

FEBRUARY 2020Anuszkiewicz, R L, Jr., JacksonBennett, Scott A., WyomingCommons, Paul A., DorrDubbink, Belva J., HamiltonFritz, Bernard D., Grand RapidsGawlik, David A., MuskegonHerschleb, Jeffrey L., Traverse CityHoffman, Henry M., ManisteeHoffman, Janice M., ParmaKing, Joseph B. Jr., LawtonKoseck, Kurt P., ChelseaKulis, Mary A., EssexvilleMeinke, Thomas G., BlissfieldPetrosky, Timotey D., CharlevoixPrince, La Juan, SaginawSchellhammer, Lori A., Fort Myers, FLSchipper, Thomas L., HamiltonStarley, Ann, Cottonwood HeightsRamsey, Anthony E., Jackson

JANUARY 2020Andujar, John, TemperanceBaird, Tammy L., LaingsburgBartosz, Anthony G., ManisteeBenn, Michael R., JacksonBourcier, Ernest T., LinwoodCarey, Linda J., ShepherdClark, Roger A., Hudson

Fedewa, Andrea M., AdaFonger, Dawn R., St. JohnsFritz, John M., FrankenmuthHarmon, James L., MuskegonJohncox, Wendell K., OnstedLayher, Barbara J., JacksonLehrke, Denise J., JacksonLopez, Yolanda M., JacksonMassie, Carol A., JacksonMcCormick, Susan M., MunithNeville, Amy M., MasonPuckett, Terri G., MidlandRochow, Patrick G., LansingSecondi, Stephen R., AugustaTraskos, Jeffrey E., ColdwaterTrepkowski, Lynn A., SaginawValerio, James M., LaSalleVander Maas, Jack, A., DewittWare, Sherry L., Lathrup VLGWilson, Nancy A., Hoschton, GA

DECEMBER 2019Beck, Pamela S., Jerome Berg, Russell W. Jr., Grand Haven Corcoran, Kevin M., HowellDiel, David S., Traverse CityGrashik, Martin O., New BaltimoreHowe, Michael C., WaterfordJaeger, Mary E., FlintMartinez, Vincent C., SaginawMoss, Mark A., Mount Morris

Parrish, William L., Mt. MorrisPeters, Sharon C., FentonRambow, Steven F., Englewood, FLSteward, Glen R., SaginawThompson, Jack E., Goodyear, AZ

NOVEMBER 2019Kukan, Kim M., Dearborn HeightsLusk, Joseph D., Michigan Ctr.Maycroft, Mark A., GrandvilleMcLemore Vera A., JacksonPrice, Kimberley J., Pinckney

OCTOBER 2019 Anguiano, Cheryl A., Bay City Gregory, Jeffrey W., Cadillac Harmsen, Stephanie, HollandHarris, John S., Bilmore Lake, NCLeduc, Craig L., ColumbiavilleMiller, Mathew L., Eaton RapidsMorris, Roger A., LasalleOliverio, Frank A., WyandottePeirson, Stephen L., Grand HavenRenkert, Richard, ChesterfieldRoyster, Larry D., FlintSchellhammer, Richard D., Fort Myers, FLWilson, Vicki L., MontroseWitvoet, Laura A., Rockford

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IN MEMORIAMFEBRUARY 2020Attwell, Henry F., PottervilleBlackall, Patricia M., SpartaBlount, Larry D., JonesvilleBradley, Edward R., KalamazooChamberlain, David L., JacksonEllerman, Richard I., Punta Gorda, FLGreen, James M., Houston, TXIvers, Lucille A., Shelby TwpKellogg, Renee J., EagleMacIntosh, Barbara A., ApexMaison, Elaine I., Clinton TownshipMiller, Allen R., Tifton, GAOlney, Louise E., HanoverPriem, Charles I., SaginawRouleau, Charley P., Greensboro, NCShear, Erma J., Grand HavenSherman, Kenneth V., TecumsehStonehouse, Jack E., WolverineTerwilliger, James R., ElwellThomas, Phlip D., Freesoil

JANUARY 2020Aurino, Anthony G., BurtonBrockway, Lyle G., Grand RapidsBrossia, Robert J., Shelby TwpButchart, Michael L., JacksonBrockyway, Lyle G., Lake Wales, FLBryant, Joyce E., JacksonButtler, Clifton A., Saandy, UTCorley, Jerry L., Delaware, OHForsgren, David K., Lake CityForton, Patricia M., St. HelenHahn, Robert J., JacksonHemminger, Donald D., JacksonHendges, Carole S., JacksonHoward, Loren L., Sun City, AZImmen, Mary V., Mt ClemensKooiman, Dirk F., JacksonLavrack, Ellis R., MasonMiller, Dale L., Kingman, AZRanney, Richard C., Jackson

Shinevare, Barbara J., MontagueSicken, William J., Venice, FLSmalley Emily J., FreesoilStephenson, Rosezella F., Brandon, FLThompson, Tamra T., JacksonTilton, Shirely J., Wilmington, NCTuck, Henry L., EssexvilleWilliams, Alberta J., BlissfieldWithun, Robert R., Grand HavenWright, Clyde D., Lake Wales, FLZetzar, Donna L., Tawas CityZygmontowicz, Janet M., Troy

DECEMBER 2019Barkley, William J., Durango, COBieszka, Robert L., BelmontBooker, Arnold V. Jr., SaginawCleeves, Alan J., MasonCochrane, Glen R., Traverse CityConway, Neal G., StockbridgeCovey, Henry D., JacksonCox, Elayne J., Traverse CityCrum, Yolanda M., Newport News, VADentzman, Lorraine R., HollandDonnelly, Barbara I., JacksonEngler, Max F., JacksonHoff, Joy C., SaugatuckIsham, Neil G., AlbionJewell, Arthur R., HesperiaLarson, Charley C., Grand HavenMiller, John J., ReadingReau, Donald F., West OliveSacra, Terrence K., Shelby TwpSavedge, Benson W., Attica

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Shook, Robert G., Royal OakSmith, Clare E., HowellTallis, Richard W., HortonTickle, Douglas D., ClareTurner, George C. Jr., Conway, ARVan Hoof, Joy C., SaugatuckVansumeren, Joan E., East TawasWhite, Thomas G., White Pigeon

NOVEMBER 2019Aurino, Nancy L., BurtonBecht, Kelly W., St Augistine, FLBowers, Doris M., LeslieBrooks, Dorothy M., Brandenton, FLDeweerd, Roger L., HollandEngland, Gerald C., St Cloud, FLFazakerley, Norma J., Grand RapidsFerens, Shirley J., HudsonvilleFielstra, Enoch G., MuskegonGauerke, Patricia A., LansingGoodwin, Julia C., Conway, ARGoulish, Thomas J., ManchesterIsaksson, Maxine A., Mt PleasantKoan Richard W., FlintKommer, Adriana M., Grand RapidsLove, Robert E., Natchitoches, LAMarks, Jack W., NewaygoMcCartney, Frances H., KalamazooMeyer, Calvin J., Rosemunt, MNNeveau, Donna L., St. HelenNise, David M DE., Boyne FallsPatrick, Virginia M., Olatha, KSPearsall, Ken R., TemperaanceSchwabe, Judith A., JacksonShipley, Kenneth C. Jr., LapeerShirey, Caryl J., West BranchStuut, Duane A., Three RiversThompson, James C., Linden

OCTOBER 2019Baier, Donald A., SaginawBailey, Howard A., Haines City, FLCalopisis Paul G., Bay CityCarrier, Patricia T., HoltEsterly, Mae C., JacksonJob, John Z., Jackson

Johnson, Alvin J., Grand BlancKinne, Jeanette A., FreelandKnoth, Richard L., Tacoma, WANeeley, Irene Y., KalamazooNewlon, William P., DavisonSarasin, Lloyd A., MuskegonSimmons, Theodore F., Grand LedgeSmead, Doris L., West OliveSurratt, Ethyel B., HastingsTolman, Antoinette M., New BaltimoreTrewhella, Shirley E., Battle CreekWeber, Judith L., OrtonvilleWest, David A., Clio

SEPTEMBER 2019Biek, John R., JacksonCampbell, Geraldine L., AlmaDecker, Margaret U., CadillacFeighner, Vernon D., JacksonHarrier, Bernard A., AlmaHerzberg, Jacquelyn J., Traverse CityIngalls, Rosemarie S., St. LouisJarrett, Victor G., Traverse CityJones, Rozella, FlintKnaggs, Charles A., JacksonMyers, Tari E., SebewaingSmith, Samuel B., KalamazooWade, William R., HemlockWanink, Harold H., LawtonWilson, Patricia C., WixomWood, Wendell L., North Port, FL

FORERUNNERS OFFICERS

President: Kathy Gabriel – kathleengabrier@att.net – 517-783-5072Vice President: Vonda Belanger – vondaleigh@msn.com – 248-761-2470 Secretary: Helen Riendeau – hlriendeau@att.net, 517-339-3528 Treasurer: Kathy Gabriel – kathleengabrier@att.net – 517-783-5072 Scholarship Chair: Rhoda Tinkham – rmtinkham@gmail.com – 517-628-9740 Member at Large: AnnMarie Frohm - irishlady01@comcast.net – 517-783-4996 Member at Large IT Advisor: Nora Brzezinski - nbrzezinski@sbcglobal.net – 517-812-8847 Member at Large: Joann Davis - jedavis22@gmail.com – 517-787-1189

FORERUNNERS CHAPTERS

Please email or call the appropriate chapter president if you want to be on the mailing list for club events.

Adrian – Adrianites – Alan Morgenthaler – ajmorgenthaler1@comcast.net – 517-265-7539 Alma – Grey Power – Bob Divelbiss – oldbobd2@gmail.com – 989-833-2403 Arizona – Sun Runners – John Ralph – jralph4@cox.net – 623-935-9772 Battle Creek – Kilowatt Kreekers – Margaret Skinner/Moody – mmoody315@yahoo.com – 269-967-2263 Flint & Lapeer – Easterners – Tom Bollman – tjbollman@gmail.com – 810-444-9054 Grand Rapids & Greenville – Livewires – Frank Zimmerman – zimmermanf2@gmail.com – 616-656-1147 Jackson – Jacksonians – Diane Loring – diane.loring@live.com – 517-782-7594 Kalamazoo & Hastings – Southwest Energy Stars – Vacant Lansing – Capitaliers – Sue Garland – flavoredcoffee@att.net – 517-543-9488 Livonia & Howell – Blue Flames – Sue Breckenridge – RandSBreck@wowway.com – 734-453-2251 Monroe County – Southeasters – Harry Redford – 734-652-6635 - hredford@charter.net (Secretary) Linda at lhomolka@buckeye-express.com MGS/Gas P&T/Gas T&S - Dave Armstrong - dtnk00@yahoo.com - 248-391-4329Muskegon Lakesiders – Vacant Royal Oak & Pontiac – Metro Region Pioneers – Cheryl Adams - cladams71@yahoo.com – 248-978-7438Saginaw, Bay City & Midland – Wonder Watts – Len Bobick – ljbobick@charter.net – 989-893-2418 Traverse City – Northwesters – Robert Gluszewski – rpglu@charter.net – 231-313-8334

OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Aetna: Medical: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, 800-654-7248; http://aetna.com Express Scripts Medco: Mail Order Prescriptions: 800-875-3147; https://express-scripts.com Fidelity: Benefits, ALL Address Changes: 8:30 a.m. – midnight Monday – Friday (except New York Stock Exchange holidays), 800-260-4015; http://netbenefits.fidelity.com Via Benefits: 888-604-2921; My.ViaBenefits.com/cmsenergy Consumers Energy Foundation: foundation@cmsenergy.com, toll-free 877-501-4952 RetireeLine Design: Andrea Cecconie, andrea.cecconie@cmsenergy.com RetireeLine Editor: Joann Davis, jedavis22@gmail.com, 517-787-1189

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