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Trips and ActivitiesPGE Retiree Annual Spring LuncheonMark Your Calendar for Friday, May 19, 2017

This year’s PGE Retiree 37th Annual Spring Luncheon (sponsored by PGE) will be held on FRIDAY, May 19, at the Monarch Hotel and Convention Center, 12566 SE 92nd Avenue, Clackamas. It is located off SE Sunnyside, west of I‑205, near the Clackamas Town Center. Note the change from Thursday to Friday!

Dates to remember:

• Friday, May 12: Last day to return the RSVP. As soon as you receive your invitation, fill it out and return it. Space is limited, so limit the number of guests to one and remember to put the name of your guest on the RSVP.

• Monday, May 15: Last day to cancel by contacting one of the committee members listed below. We don’t want to pay for lunches for people who aren’t there to eat them!

• Tuesday, May 16: Last day to contact one of the committee members if you or your guest have a special dietary need so they can make special arrangements with the hotel. The hotel cannot honor special diet requests on the day of the luncheon.

• Friday, May 19: See you at the Spring Luncheon! Doors open at 11 a.m. for gathering and meeting old friends. Lunch served at noon. Limited disabled parking is available at the south end of the hotel.

Many thanks to luncheon committee members, Russ Bailey (503‑632‑5423), Ed and Phyllis Miska (503‑636‑6052), and Pat Thompson (mstang81@yahoo.com) for their great job of organizing this lunch.

©2017 Portland General Electric All Rights Reserved

May/June 2017Volume No. 258 Barbara Bergmans, Editor 503‑682‑8858 b.bergmans@frontier.com

What’s InsideTrips and Activities(See page 1)

What’s New?(See page 5)

Health(See page 5)

Sports(See page 6)

Retirements(See page 7)

Remembering Retirees(See page 7)

Helpful Info and Websites(See page 7)

Retiree Group Meetings(See page 8)

Where are You?(See page 8)

The next board meeting will be Monday, June. 12, 9:30 a.m.

at the Oregon City Service Center

Conference Room 209 Warner Milne Rd

Oregon City OR 97045

All retirees, spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.

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Trips and Activities, continued

What Lan Su Chinese Garden Tour (http://www.lansugarden.org)

When Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.

Where NW Third & Everett in Old Town/Chinatown 239 NW Everett Portland OR 97209

Cost The group rate is $7 per person; a group is 15 or more people. If there aren’t enough people to make a group, the Retiree Association will make up the difference in the cost of a ticket. Checks NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY MAY 26 so we know how many people are coming. Make your check payable to PGE Retirees and send it to: PGE Retiree Chinese Garden Tour 745 Third St Lake Oswego, OR 97034

Getting There

The Chinese Garden does not have its own parking lot, but there is metered street parking and private and city parking lots surrounding the garden. (A Smart Park is on the corner of Northwest 1st & Davis.) If you take the MAX, get off at the Old Town/Chinatown station and walk 2 blocks on Everett Street to the Garden entrance.

Accessibility Almost every area of the garden can be accessed by those using wheelchairs and other mobility devices, and benches are everywhere. The garden does not provide wheelchairs, but you are welcome to bring your own. Restrooms are fully accessible, and an elevator in the Teahouse for access to both first and second floor seating.

Questions? Contact Linda Peerenboom at 503‑810‑1914 or linda.peerenboom@gmail.com.

Lan Su Chinese Garden TourJoin us on Tuesday, June 13 for a tour of Lan Su Chinese Garden, one of Portland’s greatest treasures and among the most authentic Chinese gardens outside of China. Lan Su is based on a 2,000‑year‑old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design and nature in perfect harmony.

Here’s what you need to know:

The flowing stream reflects its shadowThe seasonal birds bring it beautiful songs.When flowers blossom along its railings,

The willow bows low.~~Portion of illustrated panel, Flowers Bathing in Spring Rain, Lan Su Chinese Garden

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Trips and Activities, continued

Mark your calendars for trips and activities in 2017The following activities are being planned. If you have questions, contact Terry Judkins at 503‑655‑2863 or djudkins@comcast.net.

Contact info for trips and activitiesIf you would like to be notified of trips and events by email, send your email address to Terry Judkins at djudkins@comcast.net.

Event DatePGE Retiree’s Spring Luncheon May 19Seats at Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade

June 10

Lan Su Chinese Garden Tour June 13Pacific NW Lineman’s Rodeo July 22PGE Retiree Annual Picnic, Tualatin Community Park

July

Event DateWillamette Valley Pie Company Aug. 24Hydro tour Sept. 13EVRAZ (formerly Oregon Steel) Sept.Bob’s Red Mill Oct.PGE Retiree Holiday Luncheon Dec. 19

PGE box seats at Providence ParkReserve free PGE Box seats for games at Providence Park when they are available to retirees! To put your name on this list for available tickets, contact Norby Chartrey at nccboats@aol.com or 503‑357‑2614 (or 503‑853‑4783).

Illuminated Portland Railway Light & Power's 1907 Rose Festival Float: The Gift of Many Waters PGE was called PRL&P from 1906-1924

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Annual PGE volunteer events

May 20 Reach the Beach is a fund-raising bike ride that benefits the American Lung Association. Visit www.reachthebeach.org to join the PGE Power Pedalers bike team or select a site to volunteer.

June 3 PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade: PGE volunteers always have fun distributing and picking up SOLV bags at this evening parade!

Sept. 25–Oct. 13 Annual Employee Giving Campaign

Use myCommunity, PGE’s website for volunteeringmyCommunity is an easy‑to‑use website for Volunteering and Employee/Retiree Giving. The interactive site helps you find and post volunteer projects, record your volunteer hours and earn money for your favorite charities:

• To get started, log in and register at www.portlandgeneral.com/mycommunity. You’ll need your employee number (include the E when entering it) and your email address.

• Join events: Search for PGE‑sponsored events and other volunteer projects. Narrow your search by ZIP code.

• Earn rewards: Record 20 volunteer hours at one or more organizations and earn a $200 Cause Card to give to your favorite eligible charity. No paperwork is required. Record your volunteer hours and redeem your Cause Card directly in myCommunity. Each employee or retiree may earn up to two $200 Cause Cards annually. This program replaces Community Service Grants.

To register your first time logging into myCommunity:

• Access the site at portlandgeneral.com/myCommunity.• Click on Register.• Read and click on the disclaimer.• Click Next.• Enter your last name and your employee number, including the

“E” (e.g., E12345).• Click Continue.• Set up your password.• Set your privacy setting to Public (which is PGE only).• Add your email address.• Click Register.For additional information, if you have forgotten your employee number or don’t have a computer, contact Terry Clelen at 503‑464‑2428 or at terry.clelen@pgn.com.

Trips and Activities, continued

PGE Cashier's Stub, March 15, 1958

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Blood driveMark your calendars for the next blood drives:

May 17 Aug. 9 Nov. 29

Volunteers are a necessary part of our blood drives. Here’s why. They:

• Work from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• Staff the registration table and canteen area.• Check in the pre‑registered donors.• Ensure donors have the required Red Cross

reading material.• Give donors a number and direct them to the

waiting area. • Make reminder phone calls if donors don’t appear

for their appointment (sometimes people just forget or need to cancel).

• Give donors juice or water and a snack in the canteen area.

• Ask donors if they would like to pre‑register for the next blood drive and choose a time slot that meets their schedule.

Our heartfelt thanks to Jeanette Mullins, Linda Reed, Stan Chiotti and Bob Steele for volunteering at these blood drives for years. And we welcome our newest volunteer, Jim Rodman!

If you have questions or would like to volunteer at a blood drive, contact any of the following people:

• Linda Peerenboom (volunteer coordinator): 503‑253‑5262 or linda.peerenboom@gmail.com

• Linda Reed: 503‑256‑7903 or dandreed_linda@centurylink.net

• Jeanette Mullins: 503 397 3348 or jj.mullins@comcast.net

• Stan Chiotti: 503 397 0805 or chiotti1@gmail.com

• Bob Steele: 503‑282‑3646 or rsteelpdx@q.com

Health

• PGE Retirees have a Facebook page! If you would like to be included in the new PGE Retiree Facebook page, send your email to Mark Landers at landerm@comcast.net.

• Check out the photos from PGE’s history in this issue.

A Note about our guest editorJudy Francis retired in May 2005 as an HR Communications Specialist with 24 years of service ranging from the Corporate Library (on 1WTC5) to IT and PR before finding her “home” in Human Resources. She researched PGE’s history for the book Electrifying Eden, and was PGE’s historian during PGE’s 1989 centennial. She continues to be involved with PGE’s historical photos and museum items.

Your feedback and ideas are welcome! Contact Editor Barb Bergmans at b.bergmans@frontier.com, Guest Editor Judy Francis at judetulley@yahoo.com, HR Liaison Dale Ritter at Dale.Ritter@pgn.com or Retiree President Terry Judkins at djudkins@comcast.net.

What’s New?

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Fit FactoryGet fit and make friends! PGE retirees can use the health club facilities in 3WTC for only $20 a month. You could use the weight machines, treadmills, shower facilities or participate in any of the offered classes. If you have questions or want to join, contact Wendi Arant at 503‑464‑8075.

Health, continued

SportsBowlingEverything you need to know about bowling with retirees:

When The first and third Wednesdays of the month until May 17Where 300 Lanes, 3031 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland, OR 97202Cost $7.50 includes three games, ball and shoe rental, and a chance at the $5 door prizeWho All retirees, spouses and significant others. We don’t have teams. We just divide up the number

of bowlers that show up.Why To have fun!Questions Contact Al Maynard (503‑654‑4149, alvianm@earthlink.net) or Al Richardson (503‑518‑8600,

alrbjr@bctonline.com)

GolfCome golf with fellow retirees! It’s a great way to enjoy a fun day of golf and see old friends and make new ones. Mark Lander, our golf chairperson, is compiling an email list of golfers to inform you and let you know of any changes. (The list is for Mark’s use only.)

All retirees are welcome to join. It’s a great way to enjoy a fun day of golf and see old friends and make new ones.

If you want to join or have questions regarding schedule, times and places, contact:

• Mark Lander: 503 691 6853 or landerm@comcast.net

• Kim Michek: 503 860 6017• Terry Judkins: 503 655 2863 or

djudkins@comcast.net

PGE Baseball Team, date unknown

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Retirements: A total of 599 Years of ServiceApril• Toby Anderson (44 years), specialist, Central

Service and Design • Gary A. Bowen (37 years), working foreman meter‑

man, PSC• Janis Dinkel (9 years), assistant, Pelton Round

Butte• Mary Kay Doane (43 years), executive secretary,

Customer Service Operations• Jack Fritts (27 years), working foreman lineman,

Gresham Line• Walter Jenkins (47 years), fish facility operator,

West Side Hydro• Rick McAndrew (43 years), shift supervisor,

Boardman• Charles McCartney (31 years), safety specialist,

WTC• Carol Werner (10 years), customer service

representative, TCC

May• Fort Holcombe (6 years), manager, business

relationships

June• Gayle Aman (28 years), specialist, events• Linda Bodine (28 years), manager, Talent

Acquisition • Duncan Howatt (32 years) specialist, Network Data

Operations• Colm Lenaghan (18 years) specialist,

Telecommunications • Ron Lyon (34 years) journeyman, garage mechanic • Steve A. Nilson (37 years), batteryman • Tresa Reed (20 years), assistant, Total Rewards • Dwayne Ryland (29 years), repair dispatcher • Kirk Stevens (35 years), general manager, assistant

treasurer controller • Lori Swanson (41 years), specialist, lighting lead

Helpful Information and Websites

Send a little sunshineHelp a fellow retiree feel a little brighter! Barbara Beck, our Sunshine Chair, will send them a card from PGE retirees to any retiree who isn’t feeling well, has suffered a personal loss, or has birthday anniversary or a special occasion. So if you know of someone, contact Barbara Beck at 503‑775‑9236.

PGE retirees websitehttp://pgeretirees.org/

Looked at the retiree website lately? You can find a link to the myCommunity website, find back issues of the PGE NewsLine, Retiree Bulletins, photos of PGE history and lots of other interesting stuff. Can’t find something you would like to see? Email Linh Huynh, our PGE retiree website master, at linhbuuhuynh@yahoo.com.

Remembering RetireesWe celebrate these retirees who passed away after living long, fruitful lives:

Dutell Belanger, age 100; James Fleming, age 93; Leighton Livengood, age 96; Stanley Madison, age 86; David Schwab, age 75; and Hillman Lueddemann Jr (Lueddie), age 92 and 364 days.

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Retiree Group MeetingsAll PGE retirees, your spouses or significant others are welcome to attend any of these groups. If you would like to start a group closer to you — or you know a group that isn’t here — contact Terry Judkins at 503‑655‑2863 or djudkins@comcast.net.

PGE Retiree Group MeetingsLocation Time DateRetired union employees: Union Hall 17200 SE Sacramento (off 182nd Avenue)

11:30 a.m. Fourth Monday of every month; potluck

Village Inn 10301 SE Stark Street

8:30 a.m. First Tuesday of even‑numbered months

Black Bear Diner 237 SW 4th Street, Madras

8:30 a.m. First Wednesday of each month; contact Dave Gibson, 503‑708‑8364, for information

Village Inn Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens

9:00 a.m. First Wednesday of each month

Hale’s Restaurant 17502 SE McLoughlin Blvd

9:00 a.m. First Wednesday of each month

Elmer’s Restaurant 390 SW Adams Street, Hillsboro

9:00 a.m. Every Wednesday

Retired Customer Service employees:Wichita Bar and Grill 19140 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City

9:00 a.m. First Thursday of each month

Guest House 4850 Portland Road NE, Salem

7:30 a.m. Every Thursday

McDonald’s 192nd Avenue and TV Highway

9:30 a.m. Every Thursday

The Bomber 13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd

11:30 a.m. First Friday of odd‑numbered months

PGE Customer Service Office Where is it? And Where are You?Changed your address or telephone number? Let PGE know so you are sure to receive important information about your benefits, NewsLine and the Retiree News Bulletin!

Contact: Danielle Hartman at 503‑464‑7333 or Danielle.Hartman@pgn.com