Sacramento Bee Retired Employee's Reunion Lunch

Sac Bee Luncheon Report

by Tom Scott

This year we had 48 people attend our annual retirement luncheon and it appeared everyone was having an enjoyable time.

As we mature the name tags really helped, thanks Monte. A special thanks to Jim Smollen for coming from Oregon, Gary & Dee Duncan from Arizona, Sandy Lund from Southern California and Rick & Sandy Faller from Redding. It was a special privilege to have Fred Pasquini and Richard Separovich become part of our group. They were instrumental in the success on our department many, many years ago. By the way, Carolyn Bertoni didn’t leave Jim waiting in the parking lot this year; however, Jerry Newton was still talking and going strong at the end. Jerry finally realized she hadn’t eaten lunch at 3:00 p.m. You gotta love her!

Survey Report

We had a total of 26 survey questionnaires turned in out of 48 people. I was hoping for more feedback, but appreciate the input and hope it continues. The results are as follows:

Club Pheasant:....YES – 42%, NO – 15%

Buggy Whip:.......YES – 27%, NO – 19%

Dante Club:........YES – 39%, NO – 12%

Hof Brau: YES – 54%, NO – 12%

Other locations: Golden Corral (Watt & Roseville Road)

Best time of year: Winter – 8%, Spring – 12%, Summer – 8%, Fall – 69%

Lunch in the park with significant others: YES – 19%, NO – 31%, LATER – 27%

Volunteers willing to help: 27%

It appears by the survey that the Hof Brau is the place the majority would like as the establishment and the date would be some time in September or October, 2010.

Thanks for everyone attending. Your friendship is special and I hope to see you all next year..Tom

Below please enjoy the picture gallery courtesy of Rick Faller.