What You Need to Know About the CIRG Picnic
When and Where: July 9, Noon to 3 p.m. - Craig Park Pavilion, Painted Post
Cost: $10 includes all taxes. Payable by check made out to CIRG and sent by July 4 to CIRG, P.O. Box 308, Corning, NY 14830.
Food will be served starting at 1 p.m. and NOT BEFORE. Handicapped members will be allowed through the line first.
The Menu:
Trays of Cheese and Crackers, Fruits, Vegetables and Relishes
Grilled Chicken Breasts; Italian Sausages with peppers and onions; Hamburgers; Hot dogs
Baked Beans; Pasta Salad; Green Salad; Roasted Red Potatoes
Rolls and Butter and Condiments
Dessert: Cookie and Brownie Trays.
Beverages: Iced Tea; Lemonade; Punch; Water.
2008 Trips
September 16
Casino Seneca Niagara day trip - $30 – Reservations by August 14.
December 9
NYC Rockettes ($140) or Just Shopping ($65) – Reservations and payment by Sept. 30. Contact Nancy Burdick - 936-6414. NOTE: This is a Monday day trip. For those interested in visiting museums in the Big Apple, the following museums are open on Monday: American Museum of Natural History; Guggenheim Museum; Jewish Museum; Whitney Museum of American Art; Museum of Modern Art (MOMA); Goethe Institute; Rubin Museum of Art.
Company News in November
The November 14 issue of The LEADER had two Corning Incorporated stories of interest to all company retirees.
The first is about expansion at Sullivan Park that could mean as many as 300 new jobs. To see it, click on the following link:
http://www.the-leader.com/articles/2007/11/14/news/local01.txt
WENDELL WEEKS PREDICTS STRONG YEAR IN MAY 28 SPEECH TO INVESTORS. To read The LEADER's front-page story in its May 30 issue, go to:
http://www.the-leader.com/news/x244768291/Weeks-predicts-strong-year
The second is about the company's positive business outlook for the fourth quarter. To see it, click on the following link:
http://www.the-leader.com/articles/2007/11/14/news/local02.txt
Company Expects Strong 2008
At it's annual analysts briefing, the company said it expected strong performance in all sectors for 2008. To read the full article from the February 9 issue of THE LEADER, click on the link below:
http://www.the-leader.com/homepage/x1703684635
Refractories 'Scraps' Put to Good Use
From the company comes this story about a helpful use of scraps from the company’s Refractories Plant, thanks to retiree Ernie Russell. As a former manager of the plant, Ernie saw the potential for using plant scraps in the Corning area’s Meals on Wheels program.
Scrap materials from the plant are cut into “heat stones” that are warmed and then placed inside metal-lined boxes (made by Meals on Wheels members). The metal liners keep the heat stones from scorching the boxes and the heat stones keep meals hot during delivery.
Freda Phifer, Refractories Plant manager, is quoted as saying: "This effort…aligns directly with the Corporate Values and the company's commitment to the community," "We valued the individual by supporting a former employee…(and) gave something of value and purpose to the Meals on Wheels organization (providing) a positive impact on the agencies, communities and families in our community."
Jackie Hertlein, an events manager for Corning Business Services, is a Meals on Wheels volunteer and board member. She said the stones from Refractories make a world of difference in ensuring that meals arrive piping hot. "They create a mini-oven in the hamper we use for transporting meals. Even in the winter when it's freezing cold outside, the food stays hot and the people we visit really appreciate it," she said.
Having Trouble Reading Your PC Screen?
Being retirees (that is, of a certain age), many of us have problems reading small text... like this. Here's a tip from your editor.
Hold down the Ctrl key on your key board and turn the small wheel in the middle of your mouse, the print size will change - it will either get larger or smaller - depending on which way you turn the wheel.
Try it - you'll be amazed at the difference!
After all, we don't want anyone to miss any of the important stuff we post on this web site.
Links to the Home Area
THE COMPANY: Whenever a news item about Corning Incorporated appears in major publications (e.g. The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, The New York Times, etc.), highlights of the article are usually posted on the following company site:
http://www.corning.com/media_center/in_the_news/index.aspx
The link for "Read the full article on line" is http://www.corning.com/media_center/index.aspx
YOU CAN ALSO LINK DIRECTLY TO THE NEWSPAPERS SERVING THE CHEMUNG VALLEY BY CLICKING ON THE LINKS BELOW:
The-Leader
Star-Gazette
Union Retirees Meetings
Union retirees meet regularly at the Union Hall at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. This input from Connie Scudder.
CIRG Newsletter
Since establishing this web site, the CIRG Newsletter that was once issued quarterly has been reduced to a once-a-year issue published in the spring. It includes listings of all new retirees for the previous year, the 50- and 75-year milestone retirees, and a listing of retirees who passed on over the past year. It also includes a special message from our company CEO, Wendell Weeks, listings of the CIRG and other retirees’ programs, events and activities in and around the corporate “homestead.” Reports of selected Coffee Session speakers during the past year are included as space permits.
If you did not receive the Spring 2007 newsletter, it's suggested you contact the Corning Benefits Network at 800-858-3875 to assure they have your current mailing address.
2008 Sullivan Park Retirees Breakfast
Mary Ellen Miller sent the 2008 monthly breakfast gathering schedule for Sullivan Park retirees. These are informal get-togethers at the Central Restaurant in Painted Post. No meetings… just C & C… Coffee and Chatter. Reservations not needed. Gathering time is 9 a.m. The 2008 schedule:
Thursday, Jan. 24th
Monday Feb. 25th
Monday, Mar. 24th
Thursday, Apr. 24th
Friday, May 23rd
Tuesday, Jun. 24th
Thursday, Jul. 24th
Monday, Aug. 25th
Wednesday, Sep. 24th
Friday, Oct. 24th
Monday, Nov. 24th
Monday, Dec. 29 th
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