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RetireeTeamstersScholarshipLocal 25Retiree ChapterJoe ContiPresidentChuck DurfeeSecretary-TreasurerJohn "Johnny B"BuonaugurioVice PresidentRetiree NewsChapter NewsInformationThe 2006 Executive Board of Local 25 Retireeswant to thank outgoing President Tom Henniganfor his guidance over the years. Importantly, Tominitiated the program of giving something back tothe members who pay their dues. He also made itpossible for the retiree’s grandchildren to be eligiblefor an annual $2,000 scholarship. We wishTom well and hope to see him in the near future.NOTICE: YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OFTHE LOCAL 25 RETIREES CHAPTER ANDYOUR 2007 DUES MUST BE PAID TO BE ELI-GIBLE FOR THE RETIREE SCHOLARSHIP.Alzheimer’s AwarenessTreasurer Joe Conti introduced Debra-Katt Lloyd,Northeast regional coordinator of the Alzheimer’sAssociation. Assisting Lloyd was NancyNichols, the medical education projectcoordinator. Llyod talked about someof the warning signs of Alzheimer’sdisease, such as: trouble performingfamiliar tasks, loss of initiative, problemsmaking decisions, changes injudgment, misplacing things all thetime, and mood, behavior andpersonality changes. You shouldworry about things that youused to be able to do well butnow you’re having troubledoing, but not to worryabout things that younever could do well. She saidit helps your brain to staymentally active, by socially interacting with otherpeople, doing all sorts of puzzles and watchinggame shows. In other words, the more you useyour brain, the longer it will take to developmemory symptoms.She said it is not normal to get confused all thetime. If you notice someone having these sorts ofproblems, you can help. There is plenty of assistancefor people who have Alzheimer’s or whothink that they may have the disease. Thereare clinics for assessments and tests. There aremedications to help. Finally, diet and exercise isimportant to help prevent the disease. For morehelp, you can call the 24-hour help line at(800) 272-3900.We had many comments from our memberswho attended the breakfast meeting and theyfound that the quality of the Alzheimer’sinformation was excellent.NOTE: Please come to the Retiree Chapterbreakfast on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at theIrish American Hall in Malden, Massachusetts.Welcome Aboard!William CharronStop & ShopRichard HoweMystic Island TransMichael MartinoAggregate IndustriesWilliam McGuireDHLRobert TellierManfi LeasingRobert WatermanSignal DeliveryHarry YoungStop & Shop28 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com