November A Publication for Georgia Power Retirees 2013 Executive Committee Meeting and Workshop January in Macon The Executive Committee meeting was held on Tuesday and the workshop for the entire State Board on Wednesday and Thursday. These meetings provided a time of sharing best practices and a great time of fellowship. The State Board is energized and ready for another great year for the Ambassadors in 2013.

Jack Roddenberry, State President, presents the 2012 John C. Hemby, Jr. Attendance and Membership Awards Attendance Awards First place – Sinclair-Oconee Second place – West Georgia Third place – Metro South Robert Smallwood, Metro South; Ronnie Pate, West Georgia; Thomas Ralston, Sinclair-Oconee

Jack Roddenberry, State President, presents the 2012 John C. Hemby, Jr. Attendance and Membership Awards First Place Membership – West Georgia Ronnie Pate and Jack Roddenberry

President-Jimmy Rodgers; First Vice President-Marilyn Daly; Second Vice President- George Ellis; Recording Secretary-Chuck Daly; Corresponding Secretary- Richard Fox; and Treasurer-W.A. Brown. Golden Isles Chapter Officers installed by State Director-at-Large Kline Petty 2013 Officers: L-R Carolyn Collins-Corresponding Secretary; Sue Martin-Recording Secretary; Mildred Whittaker-Treasurer; Marion Atkinson-President; Jane Bingham-1 st Vice President; & Barbara Kerby-2 nd Vice President Northeast Georgia Chapter Officers

Augusta Chapter Officers installed by State Director-at-Large Sonny Medlin Pictured (left to right) Sonny Medlin, State Director-at-Large; President, Valerie Marshall; 1 st Vice President, Charles Cason; 2 nd Vice President, Joel Lynn; Corresponding Secretary, Carolyn Amerson; Treasurer, Harold Smith (not pictured: Recording Secretary Jann Perry) Statesboro Chapter Officers installed by State 1 st VP Alice Claxton Pictured (left to right) Alice Claxton-State 1 st Vice President; President, Mary Alice Woodrum; Lois Harper standing in for 1 st Vice President, Robert Keel; 2 nd Vice President, Verna Bennett; Corresponding Secretary, Gail Cannady; Recording Secretary, Kay Holland; Treasurer, Bettye Harper.

State Coordinator, Peggy Grubb, presents the Metro South A Citizen Wherever We Serve Lifetime Volunteer Award to Harold Brooks State President, Jack Roddenberry and Northeast Region VP, Lenn Chandler, present the Northeast Georgia Chapter A Citizen Wherever We Serve Lifetime Volunteer Award to Mildred Whittaker and a certificate of appreciation to David Schreiber for his leadership of the chapter. L-R Jack Roddenberry, Mildred Whittaker David Schreiber and Lenn Chandler

Myrnith Noble was presented the South Georgia Chapter A Citizen Wherever We Serve Lifetime Volunteer Award

Altamaha Ambassadors building ramps Augusta Ambassadors working blood drive

Ambassadors did a great job serving in Thank you to all Ambassadors that served your communities AND remembered to report your hours! One hour of volunteer time is valued at $21.79, but is priceless in our communities!

Dont spend your precious time asking Why isnt the world a better place? It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is How can I make it better? To that there is an answer. ~Leo Buscaglia 2013 Important Dates April 8 -12Tunica/Memphis – Columbus Ambassadors April 23Executive Committee – Epworth by the Sea April 23-26, rd Annual Retreat – Epworth by the Sea May 5-10Lancaster Show Trip & Dutch Country – State Trip Aug 25–Sept 1Rocky Mountain Rail Adventure – Metro East September 20Executive Committee – Macon September 22-29Panama Canal – State Trip November 22Annual State Board - Atlanta