Middle Tennessee Federal Executive Association November 2001 Newsletter

Contents:

Meeting Notice

Vice-President’s Column

Communications Column

Minutes from the October Meeting

Meeting Notice: 

Please bring a can of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Vice-President’s Column  -  Carol Warren

I just cannot believe another month has gone by.  We certainly had a great October meeting and I would like to thank all who came.  Mr. John Glynn, from the Federal Protection Service, gave a very informative briefing on security of federal buildings since 11 Sep.  Also, the Social Security Office agency profile was very insightful into that agency’s mission and function.  The Combined Federal Campaign has been going very smoothly with a lot of participation from the various agencies.  Rueban Rodriquez said he has been very pleased with the results so far and is hoping to reach the CFC goal. 

During our October meeting, the list of nominations of new officers for 2002 was voted on and approved.  We should be very proud of the excellent officers who have been elected, they are:

Rueban Rodriquez, Postal Service  - President

John McCrum, GSA - Vice-President

Melissa Cothron, IRS - Treasurer

Please congratulate our new leaders and give them your full support throughout 2002.  Installations of officers will be at our December meeting. 

We are very excited about our November Meeting.  It will be at the Frist Center in one of their meeting rooms, there will be directional signs setup that day.  Anne Henderson, Director of Education, will be our speaker.  Anyone who would like to tour the museum can for the rate of $5.50.  Hope all members can come to this meeting, it will prove to be a most exciting presentation.

I would like to thank everyone for your support to all the 2001 officers.  It has been a real privilege to serve each one of you.  Many thanks to Ed Phillips, our distinguished President; Rebecca, Milton, and Melissa for all that you have done to make my job as the Vice-President most enjoyable.  See you November 13^th at the Frist Center!!!

Communications Column   -   Melissa Cothron

The Federal Employee Health Unit in Nashville has a new website to check out.  The address is http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/healthunit.  Check it out to obtain information about programs that are available from the Federal Employee Health Unit.

Please forward any information that you wish published on the MTFEA website or in the newsletter to Melissa.Cothron@irs.gov or fax to Melissa at 615-250-5736.

Minutes from the October 2001 Meeting:

MIDDLE TENNESSEE FEDERAL EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION

Nashville, Tennessee

Minutes from Meeting October 16^th, 2001

Estes Kefauver Federal Building

801 Broadway, Nashville, TN

Present:  Ed Phillips, President, and Carol Warren, Vice President

In Attendance: 

Deatra Adams, Social Security;  Lee Ann Bauer, US Attorney Office;  Jerry Brothers, Social Security; Melissa Cothron, IRS;  Sr. Chief Glen Cox,  Nashville MEPS;  Keith Enders, Retired, Public Health Svcs;  Major Desiree’ Burgess-Fields, Nashville MEPS;  John Glynn, FPS;  Rebecca Kenner, HUD;Lee Koehn, GSA;  Bob Loring,  Social Security;  Betty Martin, IRS;  John McCrum, GSA; Derrell Payne, Social Security;   Bill Peoples, Corps of Engineers;  Ruben Rodriguez,  US Postal Svc; Pete Smith, VA;  Reta Smith, Social Security;   Mildred Taylor,  HUD;  Rodney Taylor, Social Security; Ann Tuck,  HUD; James Whitaker, Social Security; Lizette Wilson, IRS and Erick Wright, US Treasury Dept

Major Burgess-Fields led the Group in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an Invocation from Mildred Taylor.

Announcements from Carol informed us that our next meeting will be at the Frist Center.  Anne Henderson, Director of Education, will be our speaker.  Note that November’s meeting will be on the 13^th and not the usual third Tuesday.  Ed suggested that we bring a can of food to this meeting to be donated to 2^nd Harvest.

Ed announced the MTFEA’s Leadership Nominating Committee’s nominations.  They were: Ruben Rodriguez for President, John McCrum for Vice President and Melissa Cothron for Treasurer.  Upon no further nominations from the floor, Ruben, John and Melissa will see their terms begin in January 2002.

Lee Ann Bauer’s update on MTFEA’s celebration for Public Service Recognition Week to be held in May 2002 reminded all that the deadline for commitments is this month.  She has received commitments from IRS, US Attorney’s Office, VA, VBA, Corps of Engineers, USDA Rural Housing, Secret Service, INS, HUD and Public Defense.

John Glynn, FPS, once again spoke on security measures emphasizing evacuation procedures and remaining alert to your surroundings.  He also handed out FBI posters outlining what to do if suspicious mail is received.

Ruben Rodriguez reported that Combined Federal Campaign contributions presently total  $491,000.  Ruben is positive that the goal of $1,000,000 will be reached this year.  Ruben emphasized CFC’s development by Federal employees wanting to ensure an outlet to help the community and having the community understand the Federal sector’s contributions.  Important too, Ruben feels, is the CFC’s review of applications for qualified agencies.

Ed Phillips introduced Rodney Taylor, District Manager, Social Security Administration.

Mr. Taylor presented this month’s Agency Profile.  With five offices in his district (15 counties in Middle Tennessee), Mr. Taylor states the mission of Social Security is to promote economic security in the areas of retirement benefits, survivor’s benefits and disability benefits.  With benefits of  $400 billion paid out nationally and $60 million

a month paid out by the Middle Tennessee offices,  Mr. Taylor cites the impact of the Social Security program.  He also reported that the program is not “going anywhere”, having solvency until 2038.  Mr. Taylor introduced his four district office managers.  They are: James Whiteaker, Murfreesboro;  Jerry Brothers, Madison;  Bob Loring, Gallatin and Reta Smith, Clarksville.    

The Door Prize drawing was held.  Mildred Taylor held the lucky number 7 that was drawn and received $25.00.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 1:30pm.

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