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PARTNERS SUMMER 2015 A Publication by the H.C.S.C. Club, Inc. for retired JCPenney National Members National H.C.S.C. Alumni Club Chairman’s Letter Hello, Partners. We are excited to announce that the next National H.C.S.C. Convention will be held in San Antonio on September 29–October 2, 2016! The Convention theme will be “Remember the Alamo! Remember the Convention!” The convention hotel is the beautiful Hyatt Regency located right on the River Walk of downtown San Antonio. The hotel rate was deeply discounted to $189 for both single and double rooms with a full breakfast included each day of the Convention. We are honored to have JCPenney CEO, Marvin Ellison, as the Saturday night closing dinner keynote speaker and Fifty Year Pin presenter that afternoon. Marvin is a big supporter of the “JCPenney Warriors” working to bring back the time-honored Penney culture which Melvin Paxton told us about at the 2013 Convention, and he is looking forward to meeting and talking with our members about current JCPenney initiatives. A highlight of the convention is the Fifty Year Pin ceremony celebrating 50 years since the member’s hire date with JCPenney. For the 2016 gathering, we will have 183 Partners eligible to receive their pin. If you are one of them, we hope to see you at the convention next year! We are in the process of posting a host of information about the 2016 Convention on the website – hotel pictures and information, list of those eligible for the Fifty Year Pin, planned tours, and other San Antonio attractions that might be of interest to our members. Please plan to visit this Convention link often for the latest information: (www.jcpalumniclub.org). Lastly, registration packets for the convention will be mailed in late January/early February 2016, so be sure to watch for it and return your form with payment as soon as possible. We look forward to greeting you in person in historic San Antonio in 2016! All the best, Sharon Leight National H.C.S.C. Alumni Club Chairman 2 www.jcpalumniclub.org FIFTY YEAR PIN Candidates Thomas Adams Robert H. Adams Harry E. Andersen David C. Anderson Stew Anderson Gus Anton Dick Armstrong Richard L. Armstrong Jack Bailey, Jr. Ellen J. Baker Donald L. Bartelmay William F. Beasley Al Bell Richard J. Berge Newell Berkey Catherine M. Beverly Ben Bjerke James G. Blanton Lane Boring Lester A. Bosch John M. Brennan, Jr. Thomas H. Bretzius Jane Brown Bill Burton Billy M. Bush Jerrold Carpineta Bob Cartwright Arthur B. Chambers Barry Cheslow Richard T. Clark Thomas J. Clarke Frank Coleman Stanley Cook Robin Coolidge Richard M. Corkery Eugene A. Corl Howard Couch Robert E. Cummings Rich Daniels Gary L. Davis William T. Davis Frank R. Dawson www.jcpalumniclub.org Patricia F. Dazet William Doss Rick C. Douthit Lawrence E. Dowler William J. Edwards Albert M. Ellenberger Dave Evans Nick Falotico Peter Gerald Fenlon John E. Fesperman Margaret Filingeri John Fiske Brian Frank Michael H. Freeman W. H. Gilbert Donald C. Green Larry J. Gunderson Walter Haleski Gary R. Hamilton Evelyn Hammons Marvin C. Hansen Roger K. Hanson Glenn B. Harrison Ordell E. Haugen Franklin E. Hawkins Kenneth L. Hilbert Bruce A. Hill Edward Howard Robert F. Hughes Lorin Hungsberg Jane Hunt Barbara Innes David Jensen Richard C. Johnson Michael Jones George Kapplinger Walter C. Kellen Jr. Jim Keller Albert J. Kelly Frank F. Kemp Jr. Howard E. Kerce Robert J. Kiernan Dave Kluver Anthony R. Lacy Donna LaDue James Leap Vernon R. Leister William E. Lewis Darlene Leydecker Carl C. Liddell D. Roger Loney Gerald W. Ludwick James L. Lyman Richard D. MacFee George MacNevin Lawrence T. Magasano Edward J. Mahoney Dave Marovich Lillian Mays Don McCormick Richard D. McLaughlin Dann J. Melin John Menton Robert C. Mercer Charles W. Mitchell Gerard C. Monday Stephen B. Morrissey Roger Murray Cecil Naftel Richard A. O’Connor Glenda O’Grady James E. Oesterreicher Robert B. Omodt Kathryn A. Ordway Anthony Pellegrini Donald N. Petito David L. Poll John Poluski Kenneth M. Pugel Dennis D. Radabaugh Jerrid A. Remaley Rodney Rice Ingrid H. Rose Rudy C. Rosman Joseph P. Sapienza Vincent R. Sauchelli Sharon Saunders David Scoates Jerry R. Scott John Sherwood Jan Sigelmier Ronald C. Silva David Small James M Snow Sam Spradling Karyle E. Steele Orma Lee Stiltz Gary B. Stone Doug Strader Carl Stroope Mark E. Swafford Jack Sylvester Jerry Taylor Gene Temple Gerry Tester James R. Thompson Sigurd P. Thorlakson Joseph Tiedeken Mike Todres Charles J. Vite Lawrence J. Volz C. Philip Wack Alvin Walls Wynfred C. Watkins William W. Webb Charles D. White Dennis White Morris L. Wingate Benjamin C. Wininger Donald J. Witt Jim Wolter Joe Zimmermann 3 Mission San José Alamo 2016 National Convention SAN ANTONIO TEXAS September 29–October 2, 2016 You will want to attend the 2016 H.C.S.C. National Convention in San Antonio, Texas! Located on the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country, this wonderful city offers many places of interest in addition to the Alamo and the River Walk such as: UNESCO Heritage Site Missions, Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures, Botanical Gardens, El Mercado (Market Square), the Witte Museum (an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute) and much, much more. Our hotel is the Hyatt Regency on the world-renowned River Walk or “Paseo del Rio” in downtown San Antonio. Get with your Partners and plan your trip, especially those of you who will be receiving your Fifty Year Pin, or know someone who will. Celebrate this significant milestone with them! Invitations and registrations will mail in late January/early February 2016, so watch for yours. You must be a member of National H.C.S.C. to receive the mailing. Come join us! It will be a delightful time together with great friends. Remember the Alamo! 4 Remember the Convention! www.jcpalumniclub.org www.jcpalumniclub.org Mission Espådå Mission Concépcion King Guestroom Lobby Dining Area Entrance to Q Restaurant 55 Welcome Robin Caldwell to your board! Robin Morrison Caldwell began her JCPenney career immediately after graduating from the College of William and Mary in 1974. She began as a trainee in Women’s Sportswear at Store #1735, Southern Shopping Center, in Norfolk, Virginia, then as a Merchandiser in Boys & Workclothes, before transferring to Store #1002, Tanglewood Mall, in Roanoke, Virginia, taking over Women’s Sportswear. In 1978, she was a member of the 2nd class (of 3 formal classes) of field associates who transferred to the NYC Home Office in the buying departments. From 1978-1982, she worked as an assistant, and then associate, buyer in several Home Furnishings—Ready-Made Drapes; Pictures, Mirrors & Clocks; and Fabrics. During this period, she acquired her MBA in Finance at Fordham University and transferred to the Treasurer’s Department in 1982 as Assistant Manager of Banking. Her responsibilities included overseeing the bank accounts for all JCPenney stores and units...back in the day when banking laws were state-by-state, county-by-county, as well as during the savings & loans collapse in the 1980’s. While in the Treasurer’s Department, she began volunteering with Junior Achievement, coordinated by JCPenney’s Community Relations department. When a position in Community Relations opened up in 1986, her knowledge of financial reports and volunteering meshed and she became Community Relations Manager, overseeing JCPenney contributions and local community involvement including the NYC United Way campaign, Junior Achievement, and blood drive. Upon JCPenney’s relocation to Dallas, she became Corporate Contributions Manager, managing JCPenney’s charitable contributions and corporate memberships. In 1993, she became Director of Community Relations and President of the JCPenney Company Fund, the Company’s charitable foundation. Throughout this time she and the Community Relations team assisted senior management as they focused and executed their community responsibilities as business leaders on behalf of JCPenney in organizations such as United Way, American Red Cross, Junior Achievement, 4-H, and chambers of commerce. During this time, JCPenney formalized its response to natural and man-made disasters, including the creation of the Associate Disaster Relief Fund. She led JCPenney Afterschool program from a Company program to a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization with local community support. She retired from JCPenney in 2007. Robin currently serves as Chair of the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas. Recent community involvement includes serving as Vice Chair of the Episcopal Church Foundation; Board of Trustees of Parish Episcopal School in Dallas, Texas; and President of the Association of Women Executives, Dallas, Texas. Robin has been married 27 years to John Caldwell, who is also a JCPenney retiree and Treasurer for the H.C.S.C. Southwest LMG. They have one son, Robert, who is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin in the McCombs School of Business. Robin spends her mornings at Jazzercise, swimming laps, or working once a week with a trainer. She and John enjoy traveling, most recently to Sicily, Italy. 6 www.jcpalumniclub.org Dear Retired JCPenney Associate, Thank you for your response to our call to action last year! We want to thank those of you who responded with checks and words of support for what the Foundation is accomplishing with the support we offer to retired associates who are in financial need. Our 501(c)(3) tax exempt status is still in place, but with a caveat. We are required to pay taxes on all of our investment income, which amounted to taxes of more than $20,000 in 2014. We are writing you today to ask for your assistance as we need your help in a couple of ways. In order to eliminate paying the IRS taxes that could be used to help needy associates, we must increase our incoming contributions as well as increase the amount of money that is given out on an annual basis. We mentioned last year how and why the Foundation was established. In 1959, the H.C.S.C. Club held its first National Convention in Denver in honor of Mr. Penney’s 84th birthday. During the Convention it was mentioned that several retired management associates were having financial difficulties and needed assistance. The Foundation was incorporated in California on September 20, 1960. Mr. Penney made a sizeable personal contribution to get it started. The Foundation has provided assistance to many associates over the years. We now have 22 associates in 19 states receiving assistance. With your support, we were able to add 12 new recipients from across the country to our recipient list and we have several others who are in the process of completing their applications. Assistance is given as determined by the Foundation Board and their review of each applicant’s income, living necessities and medical expenses. We provide assistance that may include a monthly income or help with home repairs. Recently we provided a new chimney and windows for one recipient and helped with medical bills for another. Other assistance includes helping with nursing home costs and/or health care provided in the home. We still need your help! I mentioned we need to increase the amount of our distributions on an annual basis per the Federal guidelines of 501(c)(3) organizations. We constantly evaluate our current recipients to see if they require additional funding, however the bottom line is we need more recipients. This is the hard one, Penney people are very proud and hesitate to ask for assistance. If you or anyone you know of needs help, please let us know. This information will be kept strictly confidential and only shared with the Foundation Board. In order to be eligible, the retired associate, or spouse if associate is deceased, must be at least 60 years of age and have completed at least 20 years of honorable service. The associate need not be a member of the National Alumni club, or any local alumni club to be eligible. Every retired associate who meets these criteria is eligible to be considered for assistance. Now for the easy part. To be compliant with the IRS guidelines and maintain our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and to regain a Public Foundation status, we have to average $100,000 annually in donations. This is why we need your assistance in raising money for the Foundation. The Foundation would be very grateful to receive any amount that you would give either on a monthly or annual basis, or a one-time donation. Your contribution is tax deductible. If every member of the Alumni clubs donated $100, we could easily make our goal. Some associates have included the Foundation in their wills and family trusts. It is also possible to set up a charitable trust to assist the Foundation. Thank you in advance for your generosity and assistance. Please send your check made out to the H.C.S.C. Foundation and any referrals for assistance to Larry Noble at the address listed below. If you have any question regarding the Foundation, contact any of the following Board officers. Chairman Paul Simons 1237 Miramar Fullerton, CA 92831 (714) 871-1730 www.jcpalumniclub.org Vice Chairman Ron Salzetti 7245 Sanderling Court Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 431-5371 Secretary/Treasurer Larry Noble 15220 Green Valley Drive Chino Hills, CA 91709 (909) 597-4678 7 H.C.S.C. Foundation Thank you to the following donors for their generous contributions! Donations to support the H.C.S.C. Foundation: Charles Africa Donnie Akers Keith Armbruster JA Bacskay Ellen Baker Patricia Baker Shirley Bard William Beasley J. Allen Bell Dennis Beran Rodney Birkins Douglas Bloomfield Don Blythe Richard Bogdala Geneva Boggs Douglas Boyle Frank Bradley Darrell Bradley Don Davis Dorothy Bremer Herman Brinkman Roy Burchfield Bruce Burton John Byrne Louis Camp Jim Campbell Martin Carlson Amy Carney Gerald Carney Bobby Cartwright Paul Carver Gary Cavett Robert Cawley Martell Chistensen Wayne Christenson Robert Clayton Arthur Cleveland III William Clevenger 8 Gene Corl John Crumley Robert Cummings Allen Daggett Stephen Daughton Bruce Davidson Donald Davis James Davis William Davis Bernard Derecin John Donner Raymond Dykes Carol Dykes James Ellars Ken Ellingboe J. David English Robert Etheridge Ron Fairbrother Ronald Fazio Margaret Filingeri Evelyn Fittro Edward Foster Gordon Freund Kenneth Fuller Barbara Gable Thomas Garvett Robert Gentry Don Gergovich Dolores Gibbs Kenneth Gobrecht John Gresham Bryant Griffith Thomas Griffo Donald Hadrath Leon Haimes John Haines Walter Haines Irvin Hancock Evelyn Hansen Heyward Harrington Philip Harvatine Grace Hayward Irene Heineman Rosalind Henneman Lynn Henrich Harry Henriksen Kenneth Hibert Bruce Hill Frank Hoffman Galen Hogenson Eunice Hughes Robert Hughes Carole Indermuehle Madelon Issaeff Carol Jablonowski Kenneth Jensen Eldon Kahny Walter Kellen John Kish Philip Kline David Kluver Ted Knopf Edwin Kutler William LaClair John Lamer Mable Laney Ralph LaRovere Donald Lauer Sharon Leight Ronald Leitschuh Don Lewis Aaron Lockamy Louis Lynn Don MacNeil George MacNevin Frank Mammone Jack Marks Joseph McCarthy Don McCormick Wallace McKay George Miller Clara Miller John Minter Norma Mobley Robert Molder Gerald Montgomery Harold Moore James Moore, Jr. Cynthia Mowry Phil Mynatt Charles Nobile Larry Noble Terry Nottage Richard O’Conner Carol Ogg Robert Omodt Roberta Parkinson Leon Pearce Keith Perkins Kenneth Powell Charles Powers Ben Preston Robert Price M. P. Pritchett Daryl Pults Joe Rafferty Peggy Raso Mike Ray Troy Ray Eugene Renner Robert Reynolds Roger Rhodes Warren Richards Robert Riddle www.jcpalumniclub.org HONOR, CONFIDENCE, SERVICE, COOPERATION A Nonprofit Foundation Dedicated to Assist Retired Associates and/or Spouses in Need of Financial Assistance Donations to support the H.C.S.C. Foundation (continued): William Rot Sperry Rueckert Donald Rudd Ronald Rupe Doug Rush Ron Salzetti James Schwaninger Richard Schimmel Theodore Schmidt Barbara Schur James Scoggin Bernard Scott Ed Scott R. H. Seaman Fred Seelenbinder Jeanne Seftar Mike Shaffer Richard Shankle Carrole Shuler Sheridan Simmond Paul Simons Kenneth Smith Nancy Smith William Smith Robert L. Smith Laird Spaulding E. James Stavrakas Phillip Steinmetz Hester Stickney Orma Stiltz Harold Stone Virginia Stoops Bob Stout Clarence Strand Walt Sunday Jack Sylvester Jerry Taylor Donald Teller Wriston Thompson Tom Thompson Daniel Unger Mary Vandergrift Harold Varner William VerWeire Lawrence Volz Philip Wack Dean Walker Dean Wallin Barbara Wandschneider Gary Watkinson Wayne Weber Edward Weldon Norman Weslow Margaret Westbrook Alma Wheat Robert Wilson Benjamin Wininger James Wolter Meridel Wooley Robert Wright HONOREE DONOR HONOREE DONOR Robert Adair Robert Backhurst Sr. Paul Benyak Ray Botsford Bob Brown Fred Caventer Dean H. Clopton Harold Eddins Leo A. Gispanski Leo A. Gispanski Leo A. Gispanski Robert Hagerman M. Allen Hale Jack Hanna Leon G. Harvey John Head Philip Hilbish Ray Houck Ray Houck Ray Houck John Fesperman Barbara Backhurst Jack Owen Ora Maye Botsford Dean Miller Larry Noble Lorraine Clopton John Fesperman Jim Hailey Gary Davis John Fesperman Bill Pfeifer Mrs. M. Allen Hale Gary Davis Ursula Harvey Joseph Bruno Jeanette Hilbish Gerald Lang Richard Erickson Richard Daniels Ray Houck Ray Houck Ray Houck Ray Houck Karen Hudnall Ann G. Kight John Kleinschmidt Gilbert D. Miner Joseph E. Mutz Jack Neilson Ken Ogg Ken Ogg Ken Ogg Fred Smith Fred Smith R. D. Watson Recently Passed Members Gary Davis Donald Rudd A. Scott Frahlich Bill Doss Ron Salzetti Charles Westbrook North Central LMG Betty Miner Beatrice Mutz Gary Davis Richard Erickson Ron Salzetti Frank Fitzpatrick Mirth Meyer Jeff Paige Jacqualine Watson North Central LMG SPECIAL DONATIONS MADE IN HONOR OF TOM MASON’S 100th BIRTHDAY Donors: Vyda Bridwell, Valley of the Sun LMG www.jcpalumniclub.org 9 Dixie Bill Neill, Roger & Pam Sawyer On Thursday, April 30, President Dennis White, along with Teresa and Bob Cote welcomed sixty-seven guests to the Marriott at South Park in Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina, nicknamed the “Queen City.” The hospitality room was open and provided us with the opportunity to visit with each other as well as enjoy some snacks and refreshments. That evening, a social gathering was held outside the main dining room. A cash bar was provided and the attendees were served hor d’oeuvres. Special guest, Darlene Sawyer Todd, Manager of the Rock Hill, South Carolina store was present. Dennis White took this time to announce what time the golfers would leave for Tega Cay Golf Course in South Carolina and what time those visiting the Billy Graham Library would depart from the hotel. On Friday morning, thirty-five guests boarded the bus and arrived at the Billy Graham Library just before 10:00 AM. Everyone who visited the Library felt that the experience was above and beyond anything they had expected and were very pleased to experience the story of such a well known Christian evangelist. Lunch was made available in the Dairy Barn Café and we were able to shop in the gift shop known as Ruth’s Attic. Friday night was unscheduled, so everyone was free to make their own plans from numerous options. 10 Dennis White, Carolina Clair, Sandy Watson and Ron Clair On Saturday morning, approximately fifty guests boarded the bus to the Nascar Hall of Fame. On the way, our driver first drove us to the downtown Charlotte business district and pointed out the many banks, which make Charlotte the second largest banking city in the country. We also passed the Duke Mansion, the Charlotte Hornets Arena as well as the new Minor League Baseball Stadium which is home to the Charlotte Knights. When we arrived at the Nascar Hall of Fame, we were greeted by a guide who directed us into a theatre where we watched a film about the history of Nascar. He then explained what could be found on the four floors of the museum and how we could explore the museum at our own pace. Lunch was served at the Pit Stop Café. Saturday afternoon, members attended the annual business meeting presided over by Dennis White in the Roxborough Room. The agenda included the Treasurer’s Report, recognition of new members, and a moment of reflection for those who are no longer with us. Officers for 2016 were put in nomination and approved as follows: President: Jack Johndrow 1st Vice President: Jerry Green 2nd Vice President: John Gresham Secretary/Treasurer: Bill Webb Foundation Representative: Ed Savold www.jcpalumniclub.org Kevin Leaderer, David & Janet Burke, Nancy Leaderer and Jerry & Carol Green Jack Clancy, Ron & Carolina Clair, Kevin Leaderer and John Gresham On Saturday night a Cocktail gathering was held outside the main dining room, followed by a wonderful dinner. Dennis White had already mentioned that we would be treated to a visit from some famous TV celebrities. This turned out to be his own version of the Newlywed Game hosted by Dennis White and his side kick Bill Watson. The four couples chosen for the panel were Willie & Rose Arant, Ron & Carolina Clair, Bob & Teresa Cote and Ted & Barbara Seaman. The game provided lots of laughs for everyone and the winning couple was Rose & Willie Arant. And as in previous years, Jeanette Thompson hosted an amusing gift giveaway based on different questions she would ask. The winners of the Friday Golf outing were announced and prizes were awarded, to the following: 1st Place - Jack and Pat Bailey, Jack Johndrow; 2nd Place - Bob Cote, Roy Kesley, Dennis White, Clara Miller; 3rd Place - Dave and Janet Burke, Will Arant, Jerry Green; Longest Drive – Corinne Bjerke,Jack Johndrow; Closest to Pin – Jack Clancy, Bill Watson. The final announcement of the evening was that next year’s get together would take place in Asheville, North Carolina on May 1–3 of 2016. Next year’s events will be planned and hosted by 2016 President Jack Johndrow and his wife Kim. Attendees: Will & Rose Arant, Jack & Pat Bailey, Ben & Corinne Bjerke, Jane Brown, Bruce & Susan Burns, David & Janet Burke, Ron & Carolina Clair, Jack & Lorraine Clancy, Bob & Teresa Cote, Chester & Mildred Dowdle, Bob & Ferne Gibson, Jerry & Carol Green, John & Linda Gresham, Joel & Pat Hennessee, Jeannette (Phil) Hilbish, Tom & Nancy Hutchens, Jack & Kim Johndrow, Roy Kesley & Mary Katherine Hughes, John & Ginny Layman, Paul & Pat Knowles, Kevin & Nancy Leaderer, Clara Miller, Phil & Mary Mynatt, Bill Neill, Bob Rainey, Carrol & Sandra Roberts, Roger & Pam Sawyer, Nancy (Phil) Sawyer, Ed & Eileen Savold, Ted & Barbara Seaman, Jim Smith, Bob & Lorie Stigers, Darlene Sawyer Todd, Wriston & Jeannette Thompson, Bill & Sandy Watson, Ted & Beverly West, Dennis White and Don & Margaret Yeager. Our Deep South LMG guests, Ben & Corinne Bjerke, President of the Deep South LMG, invited all present to attend the Deep South outing to be held in Naples, Florida in September of 2015. www.jcpalumniclub.org 11 NORTH CENTRAL The North Central Local Meeting Group met afternoon, disbursing some delicious Gray Family June 14–16, 2015 in Illinois’ oldest operating “caramels”! Hotel, the DeSoto House Hotel, in Galena, This LMG of the H.C.S.C. is celebrating the Illinois. This facility has welcomed many 39th year of being “chartered” in Eau Claire, famous visitors over the past sixteen decades, including Stephen A. Douglas, William Jennings Wisconsin. While our attendance does seem to Bryan, Susan B. Anthony and Tom Thumb just be slimmer each year, we do seem to capture to mention a few. a few first timers, The hotel hosted and this year was no General Ulysses S. different, welcoming Grant’s presidential two “first timers”, along campaign, and with a couple of “new” Abraham Lincoln guests. spoke from the second floor balcony Our Sunday evening in support of John program after dinner Freemont, the was a “ghost tour”! Republican candidate We walked across the for President in 1856. street to board the Bob & Marianne Wells, Angie & Arnie Haider, Char & Dave Jensen Likewise, in 1858 the mini-buses, driving Democratic Party through the streets of nominee, Stephen A. Douglas, spoke from the Galena with the haunted homes identified, and a same balcony for the 1860 election. visit to the Ryan Home. Equipment was offered to the visitors to determine if spirits were in the th April 9, 2015 marked the 160 anniversary of The rooms. Betty Gunderson had the most active Desoto House, which is a landmark for Galena responses while at the Ryan House. Obviously, reports were received that there were nonand a perfect representation of the beauty and majesty that the town had in its golden years and believers on the tours. continues to have to this day. On Monday morning the golf scouts were out early, because the weather was quite “iffy”! The Gene Siefken and George Gray, Co-Presidents, golfers settled in for some “kibitzing” as the arranged the event in fine fashion, and 75 members and guests attended. A few attendees rains had been in the area prior to our Sunday arrived early to experience the golf and scope arrival, drenching the golf courses, making out the “shopping extravaganza” that would be to them un-playable on Monday morning. The the delight of the females. umbrellas came out for those “die-hard” shoppers as they checked out the variety of boutiques, Co-President Gene Siefken and his bride, wine tasting rooms, even the local brewery and Judy Holt, along with George and Dorothy scurried to find the ice cream shop in between Gray, greeted many of the guests on Sunday the rain drops. 12 www.jcpalumniclub.org The Monday evening banquet offered Filet Mignon, Chicken Cordon Bleu, or Pretzel Crusted Walleye as options. Service was very good considering the kitchen is still located in the basement of the hotel, requiring “runners” to bring the trays via stairs (no dumb waiters) to the respective dining areas, including the Green Street Tavern & Restaurant. After dinner, we were entertained by Travis Hosette, who gave us a wonderful musical tribute to Frank Sinatra. Travis has been performing in the Iowa/Illinois/ Wisconsin area the past 12-15 years and treated us to some great “oldie tunes”!! Those that arrived Sunday afternoon were alerted to the need for them to be cognizant of the famous person whose name plate adorned the room assigned. Likewise, it was suggested to read the biography of that general, author, or person identified. George Gray conducted the history lesson, and the winners were able to select an excellent bottle of wine, from the local wineries. Ed & Carol Ullrich, Martha & Larry Orth Dave Scoates, Ron & Linda Raih, Judy & Bruce Motsinger The guest list included many of this group’s past presidents (Dick Carney, Gene Siefken, John Brennan, Bob Jantz, Paul Rooney, Dann Melin, Tom Thompson, Larry Gunderson, George Gray, Dave Scoates, Jim Rotsch, Tom Hellmann, Dave Jensen and Ed Ullrich), as well as the former Secretary/Treasurer, Gerry Joyce. Co-President Gene Siefken presided at the business meeting on Tuesday morning. He thanked all who attended, his wife, Judy for helping with the arrangements, George and Dorothy Gray, Co-President, John Brennan who was to conduct the Memorial Service a little bit later, as well as for prayers offered by Bob McIlvain and our most senior attendee, Gerry www.jcpalumniclub.org Jan Kelling and Joe Caravella 13 Joyce. In addition “thanks” to Deborah and Stephanie of the DeSoto House Hotel and their staff for the excellent service received was shared at the conclusion of our meeting. The Treasurer’s report was given, accepted, and approved. Tom Clarke, LMG Representative to the National Club, shared information about the next National Convention to be held in San Antonio, Texas in 2016. Larry Orth made the motion to contribute $500 to the H.C.S.C. Foundation in memory of North Central Club members/spouses/children who have passed in 2010, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The motion was approved. Mark Johnson, Ron Raih Carol Mroczenski, Lynn Henrich, Tom Clarke 14 Gene Siefken made the motion that the golfers fees collected for this gathering, to not be refunded but to be directed to the H.C.S.C. Foundation in memory of John Kleinschmidt, who passed away in January 2015. John began serving as Golf Chairman in 1987, having just retired in the fall of 1986 and John served as this LMG “golf guru” until 2000! He was our own Sunday night “John Show” for many years before his health challenges began, giving us “Power Line Tidbits”, “survivor programs”, “health care guidelines”, “the real scoop on the loss of pension dollars”, “some presidential election campaign guidelines”, the “roasting of Bruce Hill, Robert Tomalka, Jim Rotsch over the course of years”, “Verdes of Visdom from Vyda”, “Part D Programs”, “the saving of the environment with the formation of the new federal government agency, called PHART”, and the wonderful new “health care act”, where we were to be in receipt of the 2000 page document within a few weeks. His last performance in 2012 was the YouTube performance of the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Bottle Choir from Park Ridge, Illinois. www.jcpalumniclub.org The meeting was then turned over to President Elect, Joe Caravella who called for the election of a Vice President/President Elect for 2016/2017. Bruce Motsinger was nominated and unanimously approved. Vyda Bridwell was reelected as Secretary/Treasurer on a unanimous ballot. President Joe Caravella announced that our 2016 Gathering will be conducted June 12–14, 2016 at the Heidel House Resort & Spa, Green Lake, Wisconsin. Attendees: Dave & Maureen Anderson, *Tom Ashmore, John & Carol Brennan, Vyda Bridwell and guest *Kathy Hendricks, Joe Caravella and guest Jan Kelling, Dick & Phyllis Carney, Bob Chapman, Tom & Sandra Clarke, Mike Clausen, George & Dorothy Gray, Larry & Betty Gunderson, Arnie & Angie Haider, Kerry & Cindie Halverson, Lynn Heinrich and guest *Carol Mroczenski, Roger Hellerud and guest Betty Halverson, Tom & Mary Hellmann, John & Carol Henderson, Bruce & Linda Hill, Don & Marcia Isch, Bob & Dawn Jantz, Dave & Char Jensen, *Mark & Cherie Johnson, Gerry & Mary Joyce, Robert & Wanda McIlvain, Dann & Joni Melin, Bruce & Judy Motsinger, *Larry & Martha Orth, Gerald & Maxine Prchal, Ron & Linda Raih, Ras & Carolyn Rasmussen, Paul & Annette Rooney, Jim & Susanne Rotsch, Dave & Gail Scoates, Gene Siefken and Judy Holt, Ted & JoAnn Stewart, Tom & Lila Thompson, Ed & Carol Ullrich, Glenn & Linda Weisjhan, Bob & Marianne Wells. Lila & Tom Thompson, JoAnn Stewart Gerry & Mary Joyce, Phyllis & Dick Carney Paul & Annette Rooney, Joni & Dann Melin *Denotes First Time Attendee John & Carol Henderson, Susanne & Jim Rotsch, Linda & Glenn Weisjhan www.jcpalumniclub.org 15 Northern California/Nevada Our Spring Meeting on May 12–15, 2015, was in Paso Robles, the heart of the wine country on the California coast. For this meeting, our headquarters would be the new La Quinta Inn. Their hospitality was excellent, as they hosted our reception group along with other guests of the Inn. We were treated to local wines accompanied with a selection of cheeses and crackers. At 7:00 PM we carpooled to the Panolivo Family Bistro and to our own private dining room where each guest had a choice of Beouf Bourguignon, Chicken Cordon Bleu, or Scottish Loch Duart Grilled Salmon, preceded by Panolivo’s House Salad. Don Blythe brought three bottles of wine and we had a couple more from the restaurant’s wine cellar. For dessert we got to select from a tray of special house pastries that were very delicious. After dinner Jim McKeown presented the Treasurer’s Report. On Wednesday, everyone was on their own until 3:00 PM when we all met at the Denner Winery on Vineyard Drive for a tour of the winery, barrel tasting and later wine tasting that was arranged by Don Blythe with Anthony, the winery manager and winemaker. The winery was a beautiful facility and location. 16 Don Blythe www.jcpalumniclub.org Jim and Edna with Don and Letha At 4:00 PM we drove on down highway 46 to York Mountain Road and Shadow Canyon Road to the Blythe’s House on the Hill. What a fascinating view from the back patio! Don and Letha treated us to a casual dinner of grilled hamburgers and chicken with all of the trimmings, salads, baked beans and a luscious family recipe of chocolate cake and ice cream. And, of course, all the wine we could drink from Don’s private wine cellar. Jim McKeown & 80th Birthday Cake Helga Miller, Letha Blythe, Edna McKeown, Judy Mayhew www.jcpalumniclub.org Jim McKeown was surprised with a special 80th birthday cake with a special exploding candle that Don had ordered over the internet. Attendees: Don & Letha Blythe, Bob & Susie Doyle, Jim & Edna McKeown, Donna McKeown, Helga Miller and friend Judy Mayhew, Hal Monroe, Dick & Lois Powell, Ingrid & Paul Rose, Jim Scoggin and Sharon Kimball. Unfortunately, Ingrid and Paul and Jim and Sharon were not able to join us for dinner at the Blythe’s due to other commitments. Jeff McKeown was on location for a television commercial, Mary Monroe was involved with rehearsals and performances with the Stockton Chorale, David and Sandra Kloose had a special doctor’s appointment that they could not cancel and were unable to attend. Photos by Hal Monroe 17 Stan Newton, Larry & Carol Best and Cheryl Newton Betty Bidwell Kay & Ron Salzetti Southern California SPRING FLING On Saturday, May 30 the Southern California Local Meeting Group met in North San Diego County in Temecula, Southern California’s wine growing region. The outing was arranged by Ron Salzetti, Vice President of Activites and was assisted by local resident George Steele. The activities began at 11:00 AM with an informative tour of the Wilson Creek Winery conducted by event supervisor Mark Keith assisted by Janean Tucci, both long time employees of the facility. There Don & Vicki Gergovich were many interesting facts shared by Keith regarding the growing and processing of the grape crop. Of course, we all had a glass in our hand to sample along the way. It is noteworthy that the winery was founded by retirees Gerry and Rosie Wilson of South Pasadena, California. Their son Bill suggested the idea which was embraced by the entire family. The family sold their homes, quit their jobs and moved to Temecula to pursue a business of which they had no experience. 18 The family persistently acquired an existing vineyard and “planted a building”. Since they had no experience, they hired local experts in Temecula Valley to guide them. With much work, they opened for business in 2000. They have gained the reputation as the “fun winery” due to the spectacular accommodating grounds for great parties. The winery has won numerous awards and it is the home of their now famous Almond Champagne. The entire family (17 men and women and 5 dogs) is still involved in the operation. After the tour everyone moved upstairs to the dining room in the main pavilion for a Mexican buffet lunch including unlimited wines and a choice of beers. At the conclusion of lunch, President Mark Schultz first thanked everyone for attending and then he recapped our upcoming activities for the balance of the year. The club will host on September 12 our 3rd Annual Partners BBQ at Lake Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. www.jcpalumniclub.org Lu Niesley, Wayne Burt, Pat Fitzpatrick and Kay Salzetti Irene Miller, Pat Fitzpatrick and Gerri Burt This has been a great event the past few years where Santa Maria Style Barbecue meets home fried chicken with one of the most beautiful private lakes serving as a backdrop. Schultz also announced that his ad hoc committee was close to identifying the restaurant where the club will host its Christmas Luncheon on December 5. Members were advised to be on the lookout for details about both events in the weeks ahead. Irene Miller, Hank Phan, Audrey Schultz and Ron Winkler Attendees: Stu & Diane Anderson, Carol & Larry Best, Betty Bidwell and David Thomas, Jo Ann & Greg Bowman, Wayne & Gerri Burt, Vince Caporusso and Jonathon Stelmach, Frank & Pat Fitzpatrick, Don & Vickie Gergovich, Sandy Gonzales, Wayne Harmon and Lu Niesley, Ron Hudnall, Mirth & Stephen Meyer, Irene Miller, Stan & Cheryl Newton, Hank Phan, Ron & Kay Salzetti,Mark & Audrey Schultz, George & Sue Steele, Jerry & Teri Wilhelm, Marilyn Willour, Ron & Ruth Winkler and Tony & Veta Zarifis. Submitted by Frank Fitzpatrick and Tony Zarifis. Ruth Winkler, Audrey Schultz and Marilyn Willour www.jcpalumniclub.org 19 Southwest A Night at the Ballpark The H.C.S.C. Southwest Local Meeting Group held its annual night out at the ballpark on May 5 at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. Although rain threatened all evening (a hint of record breaking rains that would come during the rest of May!), the game was not called until the 8th inning. Until then, members enjoyed lots of ballpark food and beverages, great company and good fun. Alan Langer repeated Jeannette Siegel’s feat a couple of years ago by catching a foul ball. Filingeri (and 10 friends), Jim Hailey, Don & Marcia Isch, Al & Barbara Ladwig, Alan Langer, Linda Linscott and guest, Tom McGurren, Glenn & Teri Mieritz, Gerald & Barbara Montgomery, Jack Occhiogrosso and his guest Virginia, Cook Mike & Flo Ray, Marion Schaeffer (plus 2 guests), Jeannette & Edith Siegel, Dick & Kathleen Skinner, Ted & Sonja Spurlock, Norm Weslow (and 3 friends), and Ron & Ruth Winkler. The game continued the next day. The Frisco RoughRiders (associated with the Texas Rangers) defeated the San Antonio Missions (associated with the San Diego Padres) by a score of 8 to 7. Attendees: Bill & Patti Alcorn, Mike Bragg, Keith & Pat Brooker, Bill Burns, John Caldwell, Pat & Sterling Carberry, Tom & Sandra Clarke, Harold & Jo Covin, Susan Dunseth, Margaret & Mike Jeannette Siegel, Teri & Glenn Mieritz 20 www.jcpalumniclub.org Pat Carberry with Mike & Flo Ray Bill Alcorn Honors In 1997, Bill Alcorn represented JCPenney in starting up the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), an organization dedicated to supporting and certifying women-owned businesses. At the beginning, there were a few hundred members of the organization. Today, there are more than 4,000. Seven years ago, the organization honored Bill by establishing the William J. Alcorn Leadership Award. On June 25 at the national conference in Austin, TX, Bill presented the award to Michael Robinson of IBM. Kudos to Bill and to the WBENC for outstanding work! Mike & Margaret Filingeri and friends Dick & Kathy Skinner www.jcpalumniclub.org And the winners are… At the HCSC-SW breakfast held in March, the early birds received doorprizes. The winners were Don Jarvis, Jim Hailey, Bill Alcorn, Ted Spurlock and Barger Tygart. The prize: home grown vegetables from the garden of “farmer” John Caldwell. Thanks to the recordsetting rainfall this spring, farmer John has an abundance of veggies to give away! 21 Front Row: Vyda Bridwell, Shirley Johnson, Tom Mason, Nancy Putman, Terri Leathers, Shirley Langer, Maureen MacNeven, Marilyn McCann. Back Row: Jim Rotsch, Sam Page, Laurie Page, John Elliot, Judie Elliot, Tom Putman, Gary Leathers, Lew Langer, George MacNeven, Harold McCann Tom Mason’s 100th Birthday Celebration Valley of the Sun The Valley of the Sun Local Meeting Group partners met in April at the Shalimar Country Club in Tempe, Arizona to honor Tom Mason for his 100th Birthday. Tom’s family was present including his companion, Shirley Johnson, Tom’s son Larry and his wife Mary who live in Hawaii, Tom’s daughter Judy and her husband Guenther from California, and Tom’s daughter Barbara who lives in Prescott, Arizona. After an old fashioned lunch, a beautiful carrot birthday cake was shared along with the singing of “Happy Birthday”. Tom was also presented with birthday cards from members and friends and Vyda Bridwell presented him with a poster “Celebrating a Century of Greatness”. Tom also had several tables of JCPenney memorabilia including a letter recommending he be hired, his 50-year pin presentation in 1986 awarded by W. R. Howell, many newspaper articles, and other awards of achievement. During his career, Tom also had several store visits from Mr. James Cash Penney who loved to visit Tom’s store. Tom Putman, President, shared many details of Tom’s life and accomplishments over his 39 Tom Putman and Tom Mason 22 www.jcpalumniclub.org year JCPenney career and the fact that he has been retired for 40 years. Tom is very active, continues to drive, and attended the National H.C.S.C. convention in 2013 receiving recognition as a Century Club Member. He plans to attend the 2016 National Convention in San Antonio. After retirement, he and his wife traveled to 55 foreign countries, went twice around the world, visited all 50 states, made 19 overseas bus tours, visited all but one Canadian Province, and went on 15 cruises. Since his retirement in 1975, Tom worked for 11 seasons at the Indian Wells Country Club in California. Over the last 14 years, Tom has worked as part of the Bell Silvercraft Club and has handcrafted close to 1,500 pieces of jewelry including bear paw pendants and earrings. After our club’s birthday celebration, Tom had two more weekend celebrations with well over 150 in attendance. Tom continues to amaze us all with his positive attitude and enjoyment of life. Daughters Barbara and Judy, Tom and son, Larry In honor of Tom Mason, the club made a donation to the H.C.S.C. Foundation. Front Row: Shirley Johnson, Tom Mason and Daughter Judy and her husband Guenter. Back Row: Daughter Barbara, Son Larry and wife Mary www.jcpalumniclub.org Tom Mason receiving his 50 year pin from W.R. Howell in 1986 23 TOM MCGURREN Tom McGurren is a retired 39 year JCPenney associate. As a former H.C.S.C. Southwest Local Meeting Group board member and a National H.C.S.C. board Member, he has often heard the real objective of these Partner Profiles. The challenge is to get past a JCPenney “resume” of assignments, promotions, and moves in order to learn a little more about the “real” person. To attempt to accomplish this, Tom has divided his JCPenney career into: The Early Years, Catalog, Electronic Media / Telemarketing, and The “S” in H.C.S.C. – “Service”. The Early Years  Tom’s grandchildren love to hear about some of the “fun facts” about his life. He’s held many interesting jobs… two years at the Kansas City A’s baseball stadium (cushion manager), two years at the Missouri State Fair (ice cream stand), three years as a Wonder Bread clown in supermarkets, printing fuzzy teddy bears on greeting cards, pooper scooper supervisor for Bow Dog Shows, and night freight shipping manager for Greyhound Bus Lines. Over the years, Tom has also collected “presidents”. Collecting presidents is simply going out of his way to see a president in person. He has seen every president since, and including, Harry Truman. Several were seen at John F. Kennedy’s funeral in front of the Capitol. Tom’s photo at the right shows (barely) the coffin being carried up 24 Tom & Pat McGurren the steps followed by Jackie and the children. Tom was on a long term JCPenney assignment trip from Milwaukee to New York and took a bus to D.C. for a quick overnight, including passing through the Capitol Rotunda dome. One of Tom’s favorites is fireworks. He has been fortunate to see four of the top five fireworks displays in the United States...L.A. Olympic Closing, Atlanta Olympic Opening, Reagan’s D.C. Inauguration, and the Dedication of the Statue of Liberty. Somehow he found time to graduate from Marquette University and obtain an MBA from Rutgers University...separated by ten years. He married Pat and has three children, Catherine, Christine, and Tom Jr., and also four grandchildren. Tom’s family is shown on the right half of the photo on the top of the next page taken at Pat’s mother’s 100th birthday party last year. She is now 101! www.jcpalumniclub.org JCPenney Catalog “It was a great, challenging, ride.” said Tom. Catalog grew from $40 million in sales in Tom’s first year, 1961 in Milwaukee, to over $4 billion profitable sales by his retirement in 2000. That included 20 years at a 20% compound growth rate and a 12% rate over all 40 years. JCP.com online “sales grew 7% to nearly $1.1 billion” according to an industry report. Over a twenty five year span, Tom assumed continually increasing responsibilities in Computer Information Systems and Catalog Marketing, developing and implementing the programs to get the right catalog to the right customer. As Marketing Operations Manager, that included responsibility for determining how many catalogs to print, what customers to receive them, and how to get them to the customer...U.S. mail, private home delivery, invitation postcards, selling catalogs in store, etc. Catalog Electronic Media / Telemarketing In the 1987 move to Plano, Tom was offered the opportunity to join the area of Catalog The first jcpenney catalog in spring 1963 www.jcpalumniclub.org Electronic Media. This was in the early days of JCPenney Telaction and a multitude of other attempts to solve the riddle of electronic shopping. This activity, under the steady direction of Rich Last, later developed into what is now known as JCP.com. A promotion in 1989 led to the position of Director of Catalog Telemarketing and President of JCPenney Telemarketing, Inc., following founder Dave Evans. Tom was responsible for the sixteen telemarketing centers that handled over 70,000,000 phone calls a year, with award winning customer service. Bill McCarthy, President of JCPenney Catalog, appointed Tom a member of the Catalog Management Committee and the JCPenney Corporate Management Council. JCPenney Telemarketing, Inc. leveraged the assets of the telephone centers by providing services to outside companies such as AT&T, Motel 6, TruGreen, Eckerd Drug, and the New Hampton Catalogs. Beginning in 1998, a new client, now known as DirecTV, was acquired. The total customer service computer systems, procedures, and training for DirecTV were negotiated, developed and implemented in two JCPenney’s first telemarketing network operations center 25 JCPenney centers. Eventual total revenue from DirecTV of over $100 million produced over $15 million in JCPenney profit. Also, additional scheduled hours, in non-Catalog peak periods, were available to our telemarketing associates. The “S” In H.C.S.C. – “Service” Tom has long “served” his fellow retirees by active H.C.S.C. membership. He has worked on three H.C.S.C. Convention teams. Many of you may have met him while he served as the CoChairman, with Phil Shama, of the successful Seattle Convention. Tom also worked with Sheila Radabaugh to develop the first H.C.S.C. Internet Website. Soon after moving from Verona, New Jersey to Frisco, Texas, Pat and Tom were asked by JCPenney friends, Harvey and Sarah McCormick, if they would help take tickets at a small Dallas Opera Guild event. Pat went on to join the Opera Guild puppeteers in local grade school opera performances. Tom became the Guild photographer. The annual Young Singers Vocal Competition was always a favorite. (Tom’s 2015 photo above) After ten years of Guild Board membership, Pat and Tom were elected Presidents of the Dallas Opera Guild and became members of The Dallas Opera Board, joining another long “serving” JCPenney associate, John Cody, who later became The Dallas Opera’s Chairman of the Board and interim General Director (twice). Under Pat and Tom’s direction, their successful Guild fundraiser, Vintage Dallas, brought in over $350,000. 26 The beautiful Winspear Opera House In recent years, The Dallas Opera has simulcast a live opera each year directly to the huge 50 yard wide screens, with 1080p TV quality, at The Dallas Cowboy’s AT&T Stadium. The event is totally FREE… admission and parking. In 2016, The Southwest Local Meeting Group is planning an event with dinner prior to an opera at Cowboy Stadium. All are welcome to join us. It’s worth the trip just to see the fabulous AT&T Cowboy Stadium. And Finally Tom said that he would like to thank all of the JCPenney associates who influenced his career along the way, but that’s impossible to list...those partners previously mentioned and Catalog’s early leaders Don Seibert and Ralph Henderson...his bosses from Phil Girard to Bill Adams to Frank Engles to Dennis Radabaugh...his key associates...Lou Forte, Jerry Crueger, John McDonald, Ralph Henderson Jr., and Mickey Dawson...and the field and store partners who implemented the key Catalog marketing programs. Also, his Administrative Assistants over the years who got him to the right place at the right time. But most important...thanks to his wife, Pat, and his children who put up with his long hours, travel, and hearing more about the JCPenney “challenges” than they deserved. We hoped that you have learned a little more about the “real” Tom McGurren. www.jcpalumniclub.org JACK ST PETERS Reprinted with permission from The Iowa Legionnaire. Jack St. Peters retired from JCPenney in 1998 as a store manager in Spencer, Iowa. This article is about his “second life” after JCPenney: Jack St. Peters sits and reads from a special note he received in the mail from a young man in Sioux City. The young man, who St. Peters doesn’t know personally, sent him a hand written message thanking him and the American Legion for providing an opportunity to participate in Hawkeye Boys State. The final line of the note read: “I feel blessed to have attended and I will take these lessons with me the rest of my life.” St. Peters admitted the sentiment brought tears to his eyes. That’s saying something when those tears well up in the eyes of a Spencer American Legion member and tough United States Marine Corps corporal who served from 1968-70 in Vietnam. Those words are also motivation for St. Peters as he takes over the role of American Legion Hawkeye Boys State. “Boys State is the premier American Legion youth program. It’s probably the finest youth program in Iowa...I believe it to be the finest in America,” St. Peters said. “We have about 500 delegates who went through the program last year in Iowa and 24,000 went through nationally. He continued, “These 500 boys are the most outstanding boys in the state of Iowa, great students, great athletes, giving back to the community, very involved in helping back home, St. Peters reads a card thanking him and the American many of them involved Legion for providing the Boys State opportunity. with the student body.” The card read: “I would just like to thank you for your devotion to Boys State and for making the experience one I will never forget. I had an idea of Boys State before I arrived, but I never realized the lessons I would learn about life, the friends I would make, and the qualities of a good leader I found in my other Boy Staters. I honestly had so much fun, and I know that it couldn’t be easy to put such an event together, especially with the weather we had the first night. Thank you again to you and the American Legion. I www.jcpalumniclub.org really wish I could express my thanks more. I feel blessed to have attended and will take these lessons with me the rest of my life.” - Pat Dougharty Federalist Party, Johnson County, Heifner City Economic Development Director. He insisted these are “absolutely” tomorrow’s leaders. “The kids I meet at Boys State are the future of Iowa. And I see the future as being outstanding after meeting these kids.” The program celebrated its 75th anniversary in Iowa this year during the June 14-20 session. During the past three-quarters of a century, more than 48,000 have attended the annual event which is conducted at Camp Dodge outside of Des Moines, Hawkeye Boys State is an interactive civics lesson modeled after the Iowa government structure. 27 “It’s setting up the 51 state in the United States called Boys State,” St. Peters said. “We set up an executive government including the judicial and legislative branch, the senate, state patrol, law school, and then establish county and city governments. Basically it’s a hands on program where the boys nominate others for these positions throughout the state, county and city level.” st Primaries are conducted for elected positions between two parties - the Federalists and Nationalists. Once the nominations are made and candidates share their messages, elections are conducted in the first few days. The remaining participants are appointed to non-elective positions within the “Everybody has a job in government,” St. Peters said. “Wednesday and Thursday they’re hands-on building government - passing laws, passing ordinances and doing what government does.” Friday morning, the boys load up 12 buses and head for the Capitol in Des Moines to tour the facility and meet with legislators. Governor Terry Branstad comes and speaks with the participants at Camp Dodge and each evening guest speakers addresses the Boys State body. Lt. Colonel Jade Beehler, commander of the South Dakota National Guard 152nd Combat Substainment and Support Battalion and Spencer High School assistant principal, addressed the members of the 75th anniversary class. American Legion Post No. 1 in Spencer sent five incoming high school seniors to the most recent session. St. Peters remains directly involved in the local selection process while also functioning in his new state role. 28 “I’ve been the post (Hawkeye Boys State) chairman here in Spencer for 15 years and the district chairman for eight years,” he said. “I’ve served as a counselor at Boys State in various capacities for 12 years and a board member for Boys State for seven years.” “It’s about the same amount of meetings. We meet about four times a year in Des Moines at the state headquarters, There are 10 to 12 that actually work year-round on this. Now I’m one of those. I’ve already been working on next year. It’s not a 40-hour-a-week job, but there’s always something going on each week.” The Spencer American Legion member noted that he was never particularly interested in government function until he began serving as a counselor at Boys State. I’m much more interested now than I used to be,” he acknowledged. “One of my responsibilities for the last two years has been assistant director of city government. I help teach and create the program for function of city government. There are 46 city counselors that have to go through the city government program.” During the 75th anniversary year, participants from 71 of the past 75 years returned for a special evening banquet which included a banquet for more than 450 people. Among those attending, was a Boys State participant from the class of 1939, just the second year of the program in Iowa. While Colonel Robert King (Ret.), served as master of ceremonies for the event, it was the returning participants who shared their experiences. “While conditions might be different, the basic program has not changed,” St. Peters said. www.jcpalumniclub.org In Memoriam JCPenney Partners & Spouses we will miss Gene Barnes (May 25, 2015) Gene is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sue Barnes. There is a host of family and friends who will miss Gene dearly. Gene was born in Brownell, Kansas and grew up in the central part of the state, graduating from Macksville High School in 1953. He and Sue married that August when he took a part time job at JCPenney while going to college. After a two-year stint in the Army he returned to Kansas and completed his Bachelor’s degree at Emporia State College. He then began a full time career with JCPenney that would span 41 years, including stops in Kansas, Colorado, Missouri and Texas. Gene devoted time to various service organizations over the years and was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Conroe, Texas. He enjoyed golf and the time he got to spend with friends and family on the course. Condolences may be sent to Sue Barnes: 1923 NW Killarney Lane, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64081. Brendan R. Cavanaugh (April 16, 2015) Brendan was born on September 10, 1980 in Nyack, New York to Robert and Teresa Cavanaugh. Brendan graduated from Plano Senior High School in 1999 and attended Texas Tech University. Brendan enjoyed sports, including skiing, soccer, basketball and baseball. As a Christian, he was a member of the Chase Oaks Church youth group and attended retreats in Colorado. Brendan’s favorite Bible verse was Deuteronomy 31:6, “Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.” Brendan loved his family dearly and always had a warm sweet smile and compassionate heart. Brendan is survived by his parents and three sisters, Erin, Tara and Kelleen, his paternal grandfather Richard W. Bates and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Please consider donations in Brendan’s name to My Possibilities, 1631 Dorchester Dr., Plano, Texas 75075, where Brendan’s sister Kelleen is a student. Brendan’s family will be donating a room to My Possibilities to honor his life. Condolences can be sent to: 5636 Gleneagles Drive, Plano, Texas 75093 Fred Caventer (June 10, 2015) Fred was born on April 28, 1943. At the North Central LMG recent gathering, Fred was remembered at the Memorial Service conducted by John Brennan. Fred retired in 1998 from Red Wing, Minnesota and relocated to Iowa. Dale Arthur David (April 29, 2015) Dale started his JCPenney career in Marshfield, Wisconsin, beginning on August 1, 1950 and remained with JCP until his retirement 42 years later on March 1, 1992. Dale’s career with JCP was interrupted for a little over 2 years while he served in the Armed Forces of the United States at the Naval Air Station in Glenview, Illinois. Dale was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. During his career with JCP, Dale was continually promoted and moved throughout the United States to serve in numerous capacities within the corporation. Dale began as a stock boy in Marshfield and eventually became a sales person and then was appointed manager of various departments as he learned and excelled at his responsibilities. From the Marshfield JCP store, Dale was promoted to store manager in communities in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, and Minnesota. After managing community JCP stores Dale was promoted to District Manager and was charged with supervising many JCP stores throughout the Midwest. After serving as District Manager, Dale was promoted to headquarters in New York and then to Plano, Texas. Dale had major supervisory positions in the JCP Catalog Division during this time. When Dale retired he was a Project Manager for JCP. Dale is survived by his brothers Russell and Guy. www.jcpalumniclub.org 29 In Memoriam JCPenney Partners & Spouses we will miss Luther H. Dooley (May 21, 2015) Luther was an adoring husband to his late wife, Myrna. He was inducted into the army during World War II and served at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Luther worked in a number of communities for JCPenney including Ottumwa, Iowa; Jefferson City, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; St. Paul, Minnesota and Des Moines, Iowa. He retired as manager of the downtown Des Moines JCPenney store in 1985. In addition to being a dedicated executive and doting family man he also gave time to other activities. Luther enjoyed the game of golf, gardening, Hawkeye sports and his investment club. He was a 45-year member of the downtown Kiwanis Club as well as a past president of Kiwanis in West St. Paul, Minnesota and held 50-year memberships with the Acanthus Masonic Lodge, Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory and Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. He is survived by his grandchildren Mindy and Tammy and by his great grandchild Jenna. Condolences may be sent to the Dooley Family c/o The Emeritus Assisted Living, 8525 Urbandale Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50310. Cheryl Haugen (April 21, 2015) Cheryl is survived by her husband Ordell who retired in 1997 and was in the Kansas City market prior to his retirement. Ordell has been a member of the Valley of the Sun LMG and H.C.S.C. National Alumni Club and will be eligible for his 50-year pin at the National Convention in 2016. Mrs. Haugen is survived by a daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, and a son. Condolences may be directed to the family at: 1127 East Megan Court, Gilbert, Arizona 85295. Peter Hetzel (June 22, 2015) Peter graduated from Norwalk High School and Colgate University in 1958. After graduation he started his career with JCPenney in June, married Sally Eaton in August, and was drafted into the army in October of 1958. He served as Military Police in Germany until 1960. His 37-year career with JCPenney took him to various towns in Minnesota, North Dakota, and then Iron River, Michigan, where he retired in 1996. Then he and his wife, Sally, moved to Englewood, Florida. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 56 years: Sally; four wonderful children: Liz, Bill, Lynne, Chad and seven grandchildren. Pete loved golfing, reading, and sitting on the beach. He worked for 10 years as a green cap at Long Marsh, volunteered at St. David’s Thrift Shop, and was the secretary of his condo association for many years. He was a past member of the Elks Lodge, Toastmaster’s International and the Iron River Country Club and a lifetime member of the H.C.S.C. Condolences may be sent to: 2955 N. Beach Rd. #D126, Englewood, Florida 34223. Loren Jacob Juntunen (June 8, 2015) Loren was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1956, and recalled in 1961. He served his country for three years. Loren graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in marketing. He worked for JCPenney his entire career. Loren’s career took them to various cities throughout the Midwest where they eventually settled in Green Bay for retirement. He had a happy retirement enjoying his grandchildren, golfing, and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Lyla; four children: Eric, Andrea, Sara, Peter and 11 grandchildren. William “Bill” Krick (June 2, 2015) Bill was born February 20, 1929 in Pipestone, Minnesota. Bill and Dorothy joined forces after Bill’s retirement from JCP in 1988. Dorothy was a widow with children, so the confirmed “bachelor” would take on 4 step-children, and 8 step-grandchildren. They were married 23 years. Bill is also survived by a brother, several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be directed to Dorothy at: 149 Interlake Road, Fairmont, Minnesota 56031. 30 www.jcpalumniclub.org In Memoriam JCPenney Partners & Spouses we will miss Virgil Moore Lea (April, 26, 2015) Virgil graduated from Carson-Newman College in 1963, with a degree in Business. Virgil had a 35-year career in management with JCPenney, beginning in Knoxville, Tennessee. Over the course of his career, he held positions at the regional, district, and store levels and won the Chairman’s Award of Excellence five times while he was General Manager of the Boynton Beach, Florida store. Upon retirement, Virgil moved to East Tennessee and became a beloved member of St. Francis’ Episcopal Church. Virgil is survived by his wife, Carolyn and sons, Brian and Benjamin; Condolences may be sent to Carolyn at: 101 Fisherman’s Cove Lane, Andersonville, TN 37705. Tom Morrison (June 7, 2015) Tom attended North Iowa Area Community College and the University of Iowa. Tom married his high school sweetheart, Margaret “Margie” Johnson on Sept. 14, 1968. In 1968, Tom joined the Army National Guard and served until 1974. His JCPenney career took them from Ironwood to LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where their daughter Angela was born, then to Brainerd, Minnesota, where their son Max was born. They moved to Plymouth, Minnesota, in 1977 and Tom spent almost 20 years of his career in the Minneapolis area, holding management positions in three stores and at the District Office. He and Margie moved to Butte, MT, in 1996 and to Rapid City in 1998, where Tom was the Store Manager until his retirement in 2007. He was very proud to have earned the Chairman’s Award in 2003.Tom was active in many organizations was civic-minded. Tom was instrumental in bringing the ALS Association to Western South Dakota and was the top fundraiser for Rapid City’s first Walk to Defeat ALS held in 2014.Tom loved people. He enjoyed helping customers and helping his staff learn more about the retail business. He was a great encourager and especially liked helping develop athletic skills in the kids that he coached both formally and informally. He was very proud of his children, his nieces and nephews and especially his grandchildren who could always bring a smile to his face. He is survived by his wife, Margie; his daughter, Angela; his son, Max; his two grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to: 5361 Conifer Lane, Rapid City, South Dakota 57702. Ray J. Pazder (February 15, 2015) Ray began his 41 year career with JCPenney in Niles, Michigan. Each promotion brought with it a relocation, within the states of Michigan and Ohio. Ray was asked to relocate to Dover, Delaware to open a new store in 1968 and then another in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He and his wife moved back to Dover, Delaware to retire in 1987. Ray is survived by his wife Betty of 63 years, their two children: Pamela Hill and Deborah Campbell and five grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to Betty Pazder at 1128 Woodsedge RD, Dover Delaware 19904. Phyllis Turner (September 7, 2014) Phyllis was a supportive partner throughout her husband, Bill’s 38 years with JCPenney. She was a member of Ashland First United Methodist Church, the Asbury Sunday school class, the Chancel Choir, the Emmaus Community, the Methodist Women and other church committees. She was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Bill and Phyllis were assigned to stores in Indiana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, two tours in Kentucky and in 1988 retired in Ashland, Kentucky. Phyllis enjoyed golf, bridge, skating, music, traveling, reading and Bible study. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bill Turner of Russell; and her daughter Donna. Condolences may be sent to Bill at: 1060 Regis Court, Russell, Kentucky 41169. www.jcpalumniclub.org 31 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Plano, Texas Permit #295 At Your Fingertips Get the latest National H.C.S.C. or Local Meeting Group news, as well as other H.C.S.C. information online at: JCPALUMNICLUB.ORG
