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SpokesmanMag-Winter10.qxd:layout 4/22/10 11:08 AM Page 28 Retiree Chapter News 25 Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter Joe Conti President Chuck Durfee Secretary-Treasurer John "Johnny B" Buonaugurio Vice President Retiree News The weather was great and 220 members attended the breakfast meeting on January 14, 2010. (A report on the April 8 meeting will be available in the next Spokesman.) President Conti opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Burpee read the names of five deceased members since our October 8, 2009 breakfast meeting. Chuck Durfee read the Treasurer’s Report and it was accepted unanimously. President Conti had Joe Evans swear in the elected Retiree Executive Board for the next three years starting January 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2012. Joe thanked the rank and file for attending. Left to Right: Robert Fabrizio, Robert McAllister, Joe Conti, Bill Grubbs, Kevin Lally President Sean O’Brien spoke to the retirees about the Autism Charity. He talked about the April 10 Gala. O’Brien said Local 25 raised $350,000 last year. Because we may all be affected by autism if a family member is diagnosed, we should consider donating to research. He also said that they have been working to protect our pensions. Joe introduced Richie Reardon from the credit union who spoke about the improvements coming and also more information about reverse mortgages. Then Joe introduced Daniel Dougherty from the Teamsters Pharmacy. He said he has been with the pharmacy for 15 years and there have been lots of changes in his time. He said he has come to admire the retirees and their families and what they stand for. He works with Mark Antidormi in the pharmacy and said that they are both committed to the prescription program. He began by talking about the Lipitor program, which has been going on for a while, where you get the 20 mg tablet and then split it for a 10 mg dose and therefore the prescription lasts for six months. That will save money for the pharmacy and the member. There will also be offered a generic co-pay. He said there have been changes and one is that they are always available for consultations and if you are having trouble managing your medicines you can make an appointment to talk to them. Dan said Mark and he see things from an administration standpoint and they know things are not always perfect. Dan encouraged us to provide feedback. Dan said Joe helps by letting them know how people are responding and Dan said they need that. Danny stayed after his speech for questions from the retirees. Another great Saint Patrick’s Day dinner was held in the dayroom. It was a beautiful day and there was a great turnout with approximately 50 people attending. As usual the meal was excellent and the pork shoulders and vegetables were perfectly cooked, thanks to the hard work of Joe Conti, Chuck Durfee, Jack Chambers, Tony Bruno and Herb Andrews. Everyone said it was so good and there was plenty for all. The vegetables were donated for the dinner in memory of Joe (Bananas) LoGrippo. Thanks to all of the members who set up the tables and then stayed and put the tables away and helped with the cleanup. Joe announced that Joe Cuggino is going to be 95 years old. Our thanks to Joe Evans and Billy Grubbs, who handled the 50/50 raffle. Thanks to Café Sorelli, Inc. for an excellent breakfast, and a special thanks to our members who served the food: Tony Bruno, Jerry Bolton, Bill Ronchetti, Jim Ronchetti, Dave Dolaher, Len Hagen, Ron Simpson, Jack Ward, Tom Bullen and Paul McNally. 28 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2010 | www.teamsterslocal25.com
SpokesmanMag-Winter10.qxd:layout 4/22/10 11:08 AM Page c3 Welcome Aboard! Charlie Balkan UPS Dennis Kerrigan Yellow Freight Ronald Silvestri DHL\Airborne Anthony Barrone RIS Paper Walter Brooks Roadway Paul Laurent New Penn Rod McLellan Stop & Shop Raymond Suitler Sharp Air Freight Ken Sousa Atlas-Glen-Mar Bill Burpee Recording-Secretary Henry W.Comire New Penn Michael Murphy Sanborns Exp. Francis D. Sullivan Preston Trucking Joe Dampolo Coles Express Paul Noland UPS Nils Swanson Ginsburg Bros. Joseph Di Battista DHL Bruce Foss Stop & Shop James Norcross L & H Equipment Kevin O’Connor New Penn James K. Synnott Fawcett Oil Richard Thibault APA Kevin Lally Trustee Joseph Gochakowski Sanborn Barrett Robinson Red Star Robert White M & M William T. Gontarz Global Petroleum Richard Roffiano UPS David Williams Yellow Freight Joseph Homer AAA Trucking Hector Keller Lechmere Doug Meyers Atlas-Glen-Mar Norman Proulx Allied Systems Herb Andrews Trustee Teamsters Day at the Races will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Suffolk Downs. The price has increased to $17. Dan Splaine Trustee www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2010 | The SPOKESMAN | 29
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