MEETING NOTES
CNYPSG
members and friends met on July 20th at PatŐs Picnic Pavilion in
Rome for our annual picnic. Good food, good fellowship and even good weather
made an enjoyable afternoon for everyone. Pat Moylan presented the Walter H.
Dickson awards to the deserving individuals. (Story to follow).
Our
guest speaker for the September meeting was Judy Schultz, President of ED12
Retiree Council, New York State United Teachers. Judy gave a very informative
presentation on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and how it may affect
us. We appreciate her taking the time to share this information with us.
We
were pleased to have Carl Nelson and Alma Scheidelman with us for the first
time at our September meeting and look forward to having them join us on a
regular basis. We also were pleased to welcome Toni Accattato, a graduate
student from Utica College who is pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy.
Under the
Weather?
Several
of our members have been recuperating from various illnesses, injuries or
surgeries recently. Our best wishes go out to the following people: Norman
Burak, John DeMartino, Emily Lewis, Marge Moylan, Jane Pawloski, Sarah
Schachtler and Mary Wrege. We hope all are on the mend by now!
Congratulations!!
We
extend our sincere ŇCongratulationsÓ to Charlie Mahaffy for being recognized for fifty years of dedicated service to Big Moose Community
Chapel. No one is more deserving!
Walter H. Dickson Memorial Awards
Outstanding
people in our group are recognized each year at our annual picnic when the Walter
H. Dickson Memorial Awards are presented. This year, as always, President Pat
Moylan presented the awards to two very deserving people chosen by the
membership.
The
recipient of the CaregiverŐs Award was Thea Matterese. Thea is known best for
her part in providing the wonderful refreshments at each monthly meeting. Her
ready smile is always apparent as well as her willingness to give assistance to
anyone who needs it.
The
person chosen as outstanding Parkinsonian this year is equally deserving of the
honor. Barbara Grogan, who received the award, is always ready and willing to
help with anything that needs to be done. As one of our greeters, she is a good
example of a PD person with a positive attitude.
Certificates
of recognition were presented to the other nominees who also deserved to be
honored. Parkinsonians who received certificates were Margaret Bailey, Doris
Gallagher, Robert Schaal and Dave Timerman. The Caregivers who were recognized
were Barbara Barker, Charlie Gallagher, Helen Kinne and Rose Marie Taylor.
Our CONGRATULATIONS to them all!!
Pat Moylan
& Barb Grogan
Pat Moylan
& Thea Matterese
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