Retiree News Volume No. 259 Bulletin 503-682-8858 Newsletter/2017_julaug.pdf · Retiree News...
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Activities and eventsComing soon - The Annual Retiree Picnic!Wednesday, July 12, 2017 Tualatin Community Park 8515 SW Tualatin Road North Main #75 covered shelter
Same park but new day! The PGE Retirees’ Annual Picnic will be held at Tualatin Community Park on Wednesday, July 12. The park is located on the Tualatin River at 8515 SW Tualatin Road. We’ll look for you at the North Main #75 covered shelter. New retirees and those who haven’t joined us in the past are especially invited!
About Tualatin’s Community Park: The park is 29.11 acres, with three sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, a great playground, an award-winning skate park for skate boarding and in-line skating, a dog park and five picnic shelters. A boat ramp allows access to the Tualatin River. Check out their website at https://www.tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/tualatin-community-park.
What to bring• Potluck contribution: Bring a hot dish, salad, dessert or whatever you like to
have at a potluck! Chicken, coffee, tea, lemonade, cups, plates, napkins and eating utensils will be provided. Helpful Hint: Put your name on your dish and serving utensils and bring serving utensils if your dish needs them.
• Comfy chairs: There are picnic tables, but you are welcome to bring more comfortable things to sit on.
• Sun protection: Bring your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen!
How to helpIt takes many hands to set up and tear down, make coffee and lemonade, and whatever else is needed! If you can help, contact the co-chairs below.
How to get thereFrom I-5 take Exit 289 Nyberg St./Tualatin Sherwood. From the north, turn right onto Nyberg Rd/Tualatin Sherwood Rd (from the south, turn left). When the road splits, stay to your right, then turn right onto SW Martinazzi Avenue. At the traffic signal, turn left onto SW Boones Ferry Road, then right on Tualatin Road. Take the next right to the park entrance at the “Juanita Pohl Center” sign. Turn left and park anywhere along the street by the tennis courts.
Who to callHave a question or want to help out? Contact: • Co-chairs Sylvia and Ted Handris, 503-518-1182 or
[email protected]• Co-chair Barbara Bergmans, 503-730-7903 or [email protected]
©2017 Portland General Electric All Rights Reserved
July/August 2017Volume No. 259 Barbara Bergmans, Editor 503-682-8858 [email protected]
What’s InsideActivities and events(See page 1)
Getting to know us(See page 6)
Group get-togethers(See page 6)
Health(See page 7)
Note from the editor(See page 10)
Portland Fine Arts Guild classes(See page 5)
Retirements(See page 8)
Remembering retirees(See page 9)
Sports(See page 7)
Things to know(See page 9)
Who? What? When?(See page 10)
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Activities and events, continuedMark your calendarsThe following activities and events are being planned. Questions? Contact Terry Judkins at 503-655-2863 or [email protected]. Do you want to be notified of activities by email? Send your email address to Terry.
Activity DatePGE Retiree Annual Picnic, Tualatin Community Park
Wednesday, July 12
Pacific NW Lineman’s Rodeo Saturday, July 22
Willamette Valley Pie Company Preregistration required by Tuesday, Aug. 15 (see below)
Thursday, Aug. 24
Activity DateHydro tour Wednesday,
Sept. 13EVRAZ (formerly Oregon Steel) Thursday,
Sept. 21Bob’s Red Mill Thursday,
Oct. 19PGE Retiree Holiday Luncheon Thursday,
Dec. 7
Willamette Valley Pie Company tour Thursday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. Willamette Valley Pie Co. 1651 Eska Way Silverton, OR 97381
Preregister by Aug. 15: Contact Linda Peerenboom at 503-810-1914 or
The tour is FREE and is limited to 25 people, so pre-register now! If more people register, we may be able to schedule another tour.
Tours take about 30 to 45 minutes. It’s a walking tour, but the entire facility is accessible for wheelchairs and walkers.
One of the great things about this tour is that they will be making products during the tour. You will get to see them as they are making pies, moving pallets and doing what they do! But that comes with safety and cleanliness concerns. They love showing off who they are and what they do, but they take their food defense and safety very seriously. Therefore, it is mandatory that the following rules are respected and followed:
• No pictures are allowed inside the facility except for designated areas.
• Wear the complimentary hair and beard nets that will be given out (they’re quite fashionable) throughout the tour.
• Tuck all necklaces and earrings into clothing and/or under hair nets.
• Remove all exposed jewelry before entering the warehouse.
• Leave all bags and purses inside your vehicles.• Don’t wear open-toed or open-heeled shoes. They
are prohibited inside the production facility.
Note: If you use Google maps or your GPS, be sure you put in the Silverton address at 1651 Eska Way where the production plant and tour is located. Do not use the Salem address at 2994 NE 82nd Avenue. That is the location of the store and restaurant. However, after the tour you are welcome to go to the store and the restaurant!
Check out their website at www.wvpie.com.
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FREE! PGE box seats at Providence ParkSometimes free PGE Box seats for games at Providence Park are available to retirees! To put your name on this list for available tickets, contact Norby Chartrey at [email protected] or 503-357-2614 (or 503-853-4783).
Activities and events, continued
The Spring Luncheon was a success!250 retirees and guests attended the Spring Luncheon on May 19. It was wonderful to see lots of familiar faces — and several new ones! Many thanks to Russ Bailey, Phyllis and Ed Miska and the rest of their hard working luncheon committee and to the Monarch Hotel for welcoming us all these years.
Mark your calendars now for the Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 7, also at the Monarch Hotel this year (not the Airport Holiday Inn).
World of Speed Museum toured by speed-loving retirees!In March, 17 PGE retirees had a fantastic time touring the World of Speed Museum in Wilsonville. The museum has Indy cars, stock cars, drag cars, home-built cars, older racing cars, motor cycles, a hydro plane and lots of manikins dressed in different eras of racing. It also tells the history of the changes in size, design, weight, safety, and imagination that has changed racing and racing vehicles from the late 1800s to the present.
The next board meeting is Monday, Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m.
at the Oregon City Service Center
Conference Room 209 Warner Milne Rd
Oregon City OR 97045
All retirees, spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.
Walt Allais, our own Speed Ball, flew around the 2.5-mile track in a stock car simulator and finally broke the
one-minute mark! Go Walt!
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PGE Volunteer events!To help at the following PGE events, sign up on myCommunity at www.portlandgeneral.com/mycommunity or contact Terry Clelen at 503-464-2428 or [email protected].
• PGE Photo Experience at the PortlandChildren’s MuseumSaturday, July 1; 9:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. (in shifts)andFriday, July 7; 3:30–8:00 p.m. (in shifts)
PGE is sponsoring Play it Safe Month at Portland Children’s Museum in July and hosting a photo experience! There will be a PGE backdrop, PGE personal protective gear and tool belts for kids to try on and have their picture taken. It’s a great way for kids to play dress up and learn about the kind of work that PGE does.
Activities and events, continued
PGE’s Summer of Safety BoothVolunteer on your own, or bring a friend or family members with you to help at a PGE Summer of Safety booth at any of the following events. Show families how to play it safe around electricity through our popular “Hazard Hamlet,” “Spin and Win” game, crayon rubbing boards, and other fun and interactive activities. No experience necessary! PGE employees will show you everything you need to know to engage kids in electrical safety education and have a great time doing it!
Saturday, July 15 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (In shifts)
Celebrate Hillsboro, downtown Hillsboro
Saturday, July 22 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (in shifts)
First City Celebration, Oregon City
Saturday, Aug. 5 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Salem Riverfront Family Festival, Salem Riverfront Park
Saturday, Aug. 19 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Jade District Night Market This is a unique cultural event that reflects the diversity of the Jade District and supports the Jade District community.
Save the following dates:Sept. 25 to Oct. 13 Annual Employee Giving CampaignSept. 23 SOLV Fall Beach Cleanup; more information on a new location will be in the next
issue or look for updates at www.portlandgeneral.com/mycommunity
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Portland Fine Arts Guild classesMondays, July 10, 17, 24 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rivercrest Community Church 3201 NE 148th Avenue Portland 97230 http://www.portlandfineartsguild.org/
Cost: $15 per class for Guild members; $20 for non-Guild members; $10 if it is your first class with the Guild.
Registration: You do not have to preregister for these classes. Just come and enjoy!
Location: Please park and enter on the north side of the church. The class is in the community room on the lower level.
Ann Amies, instructor, has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art from the University of Puget Sound. A professional visual artist, writer and poet, she loves to work with pen and ink, watercolors and colored pencils. In 1988, she started her company, Calli De Graphique, to sell her creations. Contact Ann at 1-360-609-3312 or [email protected].
myCommunitywww.portlandgeneral.com/mycommunity is PGE’s website for Volunteering and Employee/Retiree Giving. The interactive site helps you find and post volunteer projects, record your volunteer hours and earn money for your favorite charities. Need help? Contact Terry Clelen at 503-464-2428 or [email protected].
Activities and events, continued
Class Date Description Supplies to BringFurry-Faced Friends in Pen & Ink
Monday, July 17 Learn face proportions and layout of animal faces, as well as how to draw fur.
Two ultra-fine black Sharpie pens and paper that can handle pen and ink.
Let’s Create Pictures in Pen & Ink
Monday, July 24 Explore techniques of stippling, cross-hatching, gradations, scribbling, and other methods as ways of enhancing skills in pen and ink.
Two ultra-fine black Sharpie pens and paper that can handle pen and ink.
Receive a Cause Card for
your favorite charity
Record 20 hours in the myCommunity website and you’ll receive a $200 Cause
Card to award to the eligible charity of your choice (up to two cards
per year)!
Fairy Storyteller by Ann Amies
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Getting to know usThis popular feature telling the stories of the lives of PGE retirees will return in future issues. If you know of someone who would like their story told, please contact Barbara Bergmans at 503-730-7903 or [email protected].
Group get-togethersAll PGE retirees, your spouses or significant others are welcome to attend any of these groups. If you would like to start a group closer to you — or you know a group that isn’t here — contact Terry Judkins at 503-655-2863 or [email protected].
PGE Retiree group get-togethersLocation Time DateRetired union employees: Union Hall 17200 SE Sacramento (off 182nd Avenue)
11:30 a.m. Fourth Monday of every month; potluck
Village Inn 10301 SE Stark Street
8:30 a.m. First Tuesday of even-numbered months
Black Bear Diner 237 SW 4th Street, Madras
8:30 a.m. First Wednesday of each month; contact Dave Gibson, 503-708-8364, for information
Village Inn Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens
9:00 a.m. First Wednesday of each month
Hale’s Restaurant 17502 SE McLoughlin Blvd
9:00 a.m. First Wednesday of each month
Elmer’s Restaurant 390 SW Adams Street, Hillsboro
9:00 a.m. Every Wednesday
Retired Customer Service employees:Wichita Bar and Grill 19140 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City
9:00 a.m. First Thursday of each month
Guest House 4850 Portland Road NE, Salem
7:30 a.m. Every Thursday
McDonald’s 192nd Avenue and TV Highway
9:30 a.m. Every Thursday
The Bomber 13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd
11:30 a.m. First Friday of odd-numbered months
J’s Restaurant 2017 Portland Road, Newberg
11:30 a.m. Second Friday of every month
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Blood driveWednesday, Aug. 9 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2WTC Plaza Conference Room
In spite of the fact that the Bulletin had the wrong date for the May blood drive - and please accept our profuse apologies for the error - 50 of you donated 43 units of blood at the May 31 Blood Drive! The Red Cross thanks you and we thank you and the wonderful retirees who volunteer to help.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer at a blood drive, contact any of the following people:
• Linda Peerenboom (volunteer coordinator): 503-253-5262 or [email protected]
• Stan Chiotti: 503 397 0805 or [email protected]
• Jeanette Mullins: 503 397 3348 or [email protected]
• Linda Reed: 503-256-7903 or [email protected]
• Jim Rodman: 503-407-6053 or [email protected]
• Bob Steele: 503-282-3646 or [email protected]
If you can’t make the August blood drive, mark your calendar for Wednesday, Nov. 29
Health
Fit FactoryGet fit and make friends! PGE retirees can use the health club facilities in 3WTC for only $20 a month. You could use the weight machines, treadmills, shower facilities or participate in any of the offered classes. If you have questions or want to join, contact Wendi Arant at 503-464-8075.
SportsBowlingBowling season is over until Sept. 6, but oh the fun we had! Al Richardson ended the season with a fantastic score of 201! We try to do the best bowling we can but the main reason we gather is fun, fellowship and storytelling. All retirees, family members and friends are welcome. Come join us on the first and third Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. from September-May at AMF Pro 300 Lanes, 3031 S.E. Powell Blvd.
The cost is $7.00 for three games, ball and shoe rental and a chance at the $5 door prize. If you would like to join us or have any questions, contact co-chairs Al Maynard at 503-654-4149 or [email protected] or Al Richardson at 503-518-8600 or [email protected].
Al, Bill and Al: Three retiree bowling pros
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Sports, continuedGolf tournaments — come and join us at one or both tournaments
Date and location
• July 18: Rose City Golf Course• Aug. 22: Stone Creek Golf Course
Tee time 9:00 a.m.Who All retirees, spouses and significant others! Why To have fun!Questions? Mark Lander (chair) at 503-691-6853, [email protected]; Kim Michek at 503-860-6017,
or Terry Judkins at 503 -655-2863, [email protected].
We are looking forward to seeing you! If you would like to be notified about golf schedules by email, send your email address to Mark.
Retirements: A total of 551 Years of ServiceMay• Jonny Dee Drak (28 years), equipment operator• Jann Gilbert (19 years), specialist• David A. Johnson (35 years), manager I• Trent Lutz (37 years), specialist • Lawrence McDowell (40 years), supervisor• Bruce McMinn (27 years), supervisor• Antonia Reyna (43 years), customer service
representative• Roger Synowski (32 years), customer service
representative• Diane White (17 years), customer service
representative• John Zimmerman (40 years), engineer
June• Tracy Grayael (29 years), operator, Pelton/Round
Butte
July• Charles Clark (36 years), customer service
representative• Richard Durst (28 years), project manager,
Products • Lawrence Grames (6 years), operator, fuel
equipment• Annette Mattson (35 years), specialist, Government
Affairs • Sally Moore (46 years), specialist• Sanda Smith (10 years), specialist, Senior Systems• Robert Spateholts (12 years), specialist,
Environmental Science• Cornell Trouw (9 years), analyst, Senior Developer• Valerie Yildirok (22 years), term trader
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Remembering RetireesWe celebrate and remember these retirees who passed away between March 16, 2016 and June 4, 2017 after living rewarding lives:
Nancy Bates, 82; Durell Belanger, 100; John Broad, 93; Kirby Brumfield, 84; Ted Bushnell, 78; Jeffrey Carter, 75; Bruce Clark, 94; Philip Clark, 76; Sam Eastman, 83; Jeannette Fernandez, 73; James Fleming, 93; Erling Fransen, 93; Robert Friend, 70; Joe Goodale, 68; Paul Hall, 68; Don Haman, 85; James Holmstrom, 67; Leroy Johnson, 87; Gerald Kelly, 69; James Kiggins, 85; Fred Lamoureaux, 77; Gary Lindland, 74; Leighton Livengood, 96; Hillman Lueddemann, 93; Stanley Madison, 86; Shirley Mattson, 69; Harry Montgomery, 91; Helen Murphy, 96; Daniel Palmer, 72; Tony Peragine, 87; Frances Pugh, 91; David Schwab, 75; Robert (Michael) Shaw, 78; Jean Sheppard, 80; Arlene Summer, 82; Robert Thomas, 85; Lewis Vanover, 78; John Whitten, 88; and a young Dennis Blanchard, 59.
PGE Retirees Group on FacebookMark Lander has created a Facebook page called “PGE Retirees Group.” It is more secure than a normal Facebook membership because it is a ‘closed’ group — you can’t see any of the information it contains unless you are a member.
Send your email to Mark Lander at [email protected] if you:
• Would like to join the group.• Already have a Facebook account.• Don’t currently use Facebook; Mark can send you a link that can get you started pretty easily.• Need any kind of assistance.This could be a valuable tool for communications, discussions and announcements. Hope to see you on Facebook.
Have you moved?Remember to let PGE know if you have changed your address or phone number so you or your beneficiaries don’t miss important information.
Contact: Danielle Hartman at 503-464-7333 or [email protected]
Things to know
If I had a flower for every time I thought of you,
I could walk in my garden forever.
~Alfred Lord Tennyson~
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PGE Retiree Judy Francis is helping PGE identify some historic photos for their archives. If you recognize anybody in these photos or remember the event, please email Judy at [email protected] and thank you!
Things to know, continuedSend a little sunshineHelp a fellow retiree feel a little brighter! Barbara Beck, our Sunshine Chair, will send a card from PGE Retirees to any retiree who isn’t feeling well, has suffered a personal loss, or has a birthday, anniversary or a special occasion. Cards were recently sent to Ted and Sylvia Handris and Al Wallaert. So if you know of someone who might appreciate a card, contact Barbara Beck at 503-775-9236.
PGE retirees websitehttp://pgeretirees.org/
Our website needs some refreshing. If you have any ideas or expertise in web design, contact Retiree Board Chair Terry Judkins at 503-655-2863 or [email protected], HR Liaison Dale Ritter at [email protected] or Retiree Webmaster Linh Huynh at [email protected].
Who? What? When?
Note from the editorAnother year half over! I had a great and warm time in Arizona and thought of you folks back home. I missed Oregon but didn’t miss the cold, wet weather. A big Thank You to Bonnie Oshiro for the use of her condo. I thought I was going to have all this free time, but every minute was packed full. Those folks know how to enjoy life. Between the time I left home on Dec. 28 and returned on April 29, I put 7,127 miles on my car! A couple of trips to visit my grandchildren and great-grandchildren, went to a baby shower for my second granddaughter got to see my newest great-granddaughter on my way home.
When I drove to Yuma to visit my friend JoAnn, I surprised myself by buying a one-bedroom, single wide mobile home! I got a wonderful deal so now I
can fulfill my late husband and my dream of becoming “Snowbirds.” I also have a hide-a-bed for special friends and relatives who would like to visit.
Also, I want to extend a personal invitation to all of the new retirees to come and join us. We are a busy group as you can see from our list of trips planned. Dad use to tell me, “Sis, stay busy and you’ll stay young.” It worked for him and his family living alone until their deaths in their middle and late 90s.
Have a wonderful summer.
Respectfully, ~~Barb Bergmans, Editor and Vice President
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PGE DIRECTORY FOR RETIREES PGE INFORMATION
PGE PENSION AND SAVINGS PLAN
Questions regarding direct deposit, address and, tax withholding changes
Danielle Hartman 503-464-7333 [email protected]
General questions Dede Jensen 503-464-7272 [email protected]
Dale Ritter 503-464-7958 [email protected]
PGE 401(k) Plan phone transactions
Automated Phone System
844-746-4015
Enter SSN or employee number (without the E) and password, follow the prompts to the main menu and press "0" for a representative
PGE 401(k) Plan website www.portlandgeneral401k.voya.com
LIFE INSURANCE Coverage, Costs, General Information
Nonunion and union Elizabeth Custor 503-464-7225 [email protected]
Wendy White 503-464-7261 [email protected]
MEDICAL INSURANCE Coverage, Costs, General Information, Status Changes, Claims
Contact Name Telephone No. Email Address or Website
Nonbargaining retiree health insurance questions
Wendy White 503-464-7261 [email protected]
Elizabeth Custor 503-464-7225 [email protected]
For question regarding bargaining retirees Under Age 65
IBEW-125 Trust Administrator – BeneSys
877-545-9471 or
503-224-5906
www.ibew125PGEbenefits.org
For questions regarding bargaining retirees Over Age 65
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions
855-322-8949
www.myuhcplans.com/ibewpge
Questions on HRA and RRA account claims
Optum Health Financial Services
877-298-2322 www.optumhealthfinancial.com
SERVICES
Nurse Linda Keezer 503-464-7269 [email protected]
Megan McAlister 503-464-6885 [email protected]
PGE liaison to Retiree Board Dale Ritter 503-464-7958 [email protected]
Volunteer coordinator Terry Clelen 503-464-2428 [email protected]
RETIREE BOARD OFFICERS
President Terry Judkins 503-655-2863
Vice President Barbara Bergmans 503-682-8858
Recording Secretary Darlene Judkins 503-655-2863
Corresponding Secretary Barbara Beck 503-775-9236
Treasurer Ed Miska 503-636-6052
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PGE RETIREE BOARD MEMBERS (2016-2017)
1. Russ Bailey 503-632-5423
2. Barbara Beck 503-775-9236
3. Barbara Bergmans 503-682-8858
4. Tom Berquam 503-556-3501
5. Mike Chapin 503-643-1757
6. Norby Chartrey 503-357-2614
7. Stan Chiotti 503-397-0805
8. Bob Clayton 503-407-8709
9. Jim Den 503-667-0127
10. Lee Greene 503-656-5270
11. Ted Handris 503-518-1182
12. Sylvia Handris 503-518-1182
13. Linh Huynh 503-328-7915
14. Darlene Judkins 503-655-2863
15. Terry Judkins 503-655-2863
16. Tom Kreis 503-645-2754
17. Mark Lander 503-691-6853
18. Wally Linder 503-925-9018
19. Mike McFall 503-266-0528
20. Kim Michek 503-698-1297
21. Ed Miska 503-636-6052
22. Phyllis Miska 503-636-6052
23. Linda Peerenboom 503-253-5262
24. Allen Richardson 503-518-8600
25. Jim Rodman 503-407-6053
26. Dick Staats 503-580-4514
27. Jerry Swertfeger 503-632-6262
28. Pat Thompson 503-319-6861
29. Steve West 503-518-3128
EMERITI
1. Chick Colby 503-573-2096
2. Doris Davids 503-636-2385
3. Bob Lee 503-244-9933
4. Steve Kuryk 1-281-323-4842
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Banquet (annual)
Russ Bailey 503-632-5423
Blood Drive (quarterly)
Linda Peerenboom
503-253-5262
Bowling Al Maynard 503-654-4149
Budget Audit Norby Chartrey
360-357-2614
Golf Mark Lander 503-691-6853
Kim Michek 503-698-1297
Local Trip Coordinators
Terry Judkins 503-655-2863
Ed Miska 503-636-6052
Medical Assistance Fund
Tom Kreis 503-645-2754
Meeting Arrangements
Stan Chiotti 503-397-0805
News Bulletin Barbara Bergmans
503-682-8858
Picnic (annual) Ted and Sylvia Handris
503-518-1182
Retiree website
Linh Huynh 503-328-7915
Sunshine Barbara Beck 503-775-9236
SHRIVES ELECTRICAL MUSEUM
Representative Barbara Bergmans
503-682-8858
MAILING ADDRESSES
Terry Judkins, President 145 Glacier St Oregon City OR 97045
Darlene Judkins, Secretary 145 Glacier St Oregon City OR 97045
Ed Miska, Treasurer 745 3rd St Lake Oswego OR 97034