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Retiree<br />
Chapter News<br />
<strong>25</strong><br />
<strong>Teamsters</strong><br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>25</strong><br />
Retiree Chapter<br />
Joe Conti<br />
President<br />
Retiree News<br />
The Retirees Chapter member’s breakfast meeting<br />
was held April 10 at the Irish American. President<br />
Joe Conti opened the meeting with leading members<br />
in the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of<br />
silence followed by a reading of the names of<br />
those members who have passed since January.<br />
Herb Andrews began the first order of business<br />
by reading the Treasurer’s Report, which was<br />
then accepted and seconded by Jack Chambers<br />
and Mike McGrath.<br />
Unfortunately, President Sean O’Brien was unable<br />
<strong>to</strong> attend since he was out of state in negotiations.<br />
The special guest this meeting was Pamela<br />
Santin from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.<br />
Santin spoke about the dangers of sun damage<br />
and skin cancer. With the summer months<br />
coming and people spending more time outside,<br />
it is more important than ever <strong>to</strong> always wear a<br />
high SPF sunscreen along with sunglasses when<br />
out. Members were able <strong>to</strong> participate in a sun<br />
screening that was administered by a BCBS nurse,<br />
Dr. Carol Blanchard, and Jamie Wyle from BCBS.<br />
Following the screenings, the presenters <strong>to</strong>ok<br />
questions from the crowd.<br />
Conti reminded members about the day at the<br />
races. Retirees will head <strong>to</strong> Suffolk Downs on June<br />
10 for a fun “<strong>Teamsters</strong> Day at the Races.” Attendees<br />
will enjoy lunch followed by the horse races.<br />
Conti thanked all those who attended the<br />
Chuck Durfee<br />
Secretary-Treasurer<br />
John "Johnny B"<br />
Buonaugurio<br />
Vice President<br />
L <strong>to</strong> R: John Bradley, leasing manager, Olsen Cadillac, Joe and Judy Conti.<br />
28 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2013 | www.teamsterslocal<strong>25</strong>.com