President’s Letter
We're getting ready for important May Annual Meeting
This year has begun with some unusual occurrences - from the highs of the Saints winning the Super Bowl to the lows of the devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. Our hearts go out to all the people who have endured so much suffering in both countries. And we hope their recovery is swift and their lives soon will return to normal.
As for the CRA, we have much to look forward to in May. That month signals the time when we again will be conducting our Annual Business Meeting. From May 15-17 in New Orleans, your Association's officers from across the USA and Canada will converge to participate in what will be a busy, full-working agenda.
President Ernie Breaux
Dennis Dauphin, the Gulf Coast Area Vice President, has responsibility for the meeting along with the host committees that are chaired by Tim Crotty, president of the Greater New Orleans Chapter.
All the volunteer members of the host committees deserve the organization's deepest gratitude for their dedication, careful planning and commitment to this significant conference. Additionally, they are receiving important support from the Gulf Coast Area chapters whose members are collectively donating their time and expertise. You will note in an Encore article on Page 4 that, while our business sessions will be ongoing, the host committees will be coordinating a fun program arranged for visiting spouses and guests.
Fill out registration forms
For all members planning to participate in the New Orleans gathering, you can assist the host committees by filling out the registration forms and returning them as soon as possible.
I also encourage all officers to attend and participate in the proceedings at the Annual Meeting. Included among our business sessions will be those involving the Association's seven Standing Committees plus corporate presentations from special Chevron guests representing Human Resources and Policy, Government and Public Affairs. A featured Sunday afternoon speaker will be Don Campbell, manager of Chevron's External Communications, who will brief delegates on the Ecuadorian situation.
Our multiple Standing Committees have devoted countless hours performing their assigned tasks and they will present reports of their accomplishments during our business meeting. Delegates will have the opportunity to amend and/or cast their vote on various Committee proposals that will be offered to all attending members.
Recognition given Committee Chairs and members
I thank the Committee Chairs and members for their impressive work on behalf of all Association retirees. In doing so, I would like to give recognition to the following:
Al Horan of Dallas, TX, the Benefits Committee Chair and his four members from California, Tennessee and Texas. Tom Boaz of Chelsea, AL, the Budget and Finance Committee Chair and his three members from California, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Kathy Dougherty of San Francisco, CA, the Communications Committee Chair and her two members from California and South Carolina. Frank Coe of Houston, TX, the Demographics Chair and his two members from South Carolina and Texas.
Charlie Rhoads, of Houston, TX, the Nominating Committee Chair and his ten members, one from each of the CRA's geographic areas in the USA and Canada. Vic Revenko of San Francisco, CA, the Planning and Research Committee Chair and his four members from California, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Skip Rhodes of San Francisco, CA, the Public Affairs Committee Chair and his three members from Arizona and California.
Keynote address by Chevron guest speaker
Our meeting will culminate with a keynote address by a Chevron guest speaker to all delegates, spouses and guests at our traditional Monday evening banquet. We are very grateful for Chevron's ongoing support of our Association.
I have communicated with members and officers from other retirement organizations and can report that our special relationship with Chevron is unique in our support for each other and in our shared common goals and objectives. We can all be proud of this relationship.
Finally, I wish to congratulate all Chapter Presidents and Area Vice Presidents who were newly elected or reelected to continue in their current position. To those leaving office, I sincerely thank each for the service you have rendered to your fellow members and the Association.
Ernie Breaux
112 Wicklowe RD,
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 984-4657
04/10
