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Charter
The DEC
Connection Constitution is posted
below. Note: In December 2007 we changed our organization's name from
DECedOut to The DEC Connection.
The document below is intended
to expedite your review of the amended constitution; it begins with some
viewing guidelines, a textual snapshot of the changes, and the complete
constitution (which if printed back to back is 9 pages). ACCEPTED.
Charter of the (original) Digital Retirees
Association (DRA)
In addition to
preserving our memories of Digital Equipment Corporation, its history and
culture, our common professional experiences, and networking, DRA/DECedOut has
the following goals:
- To share the experience
of retirement (or post-Digital years)
- To provide an interactive
networking forum
- To encourage the exchange
of ideas among the membership in such areas as business, professional,
hobbies, volunteer services, continuing employment, etc.
- To serve as a sounding
board for the exchange of retirement ideas
- To establish a forum in
which valuable and interesting information can be presented to the
membership by invited guest speakers or by informational mailings
- To promote information
and plans for group activities such as travel, camping, social and
sporting events, etc.
- To continue the Digital
experience after retirement
- To influence legislation
affecting members through associations with other retiree groups.
Notes about the
Organization's History
History of
Digital Retiree Association (DRA)
by Vince Tarbassian,
Chapter 1776 Co-Chair
Digital Retiree Association
started in October 1990 in the Drake, Beam, Morin Outplacement Offices in
Marlboro, MA. The purpose was to enable employees who would not be returning
to the workforce to network and stay connected. Seven people came together
to establish the first DRA. They were: Fred Koved, Judy Sargent, Mary Reed,
Vince Tarbassian, Eli Effinger, Tig Tigerson and Bob Latvalla. These seven
people created a Mission Statement which stands today. A Constitution was
created using Polaroid Retiree Association’s Constitution as a guide. This
document is still used today. The initial group was known as TFSOers. Later
came SERPers and the retiree organization grew. Members wanted to start
Chapters close to home, so along came Northboro, Nashua, and
Framingham/Sudbury Chapters. The Framingham/Sudbury Chapter became Chapter
1776 and is open to any Digital retiree. DRA/Chapter 1776 holds quarterly
meetings at the Fairbank Community Center in Sudbury, MA. Most meetings are
from 2-4 p.m. Each meeting features a guest speaker who addresses current
and interesting subjects.
Chapter 1776
in Review
by Marje Morrissey,
Chapter 1776 Administrator and Marilyn Goodrich, Co-Chair
Digital Retiree Association
Chapter 1776 has 196 members, mostly within the MetroWest area. Meetings are
held in September, December, March and May. A newsletter is sent once or
twice a year.
The most impressive meetings
were when Ken Olsen was our guest speaker on May 22, 1997. And Win Hindle
has been our guest speaker on two memorable occasions. It is wonderful that
Win Hindle is so willing to be part of our group.
The leadership of DRA is
constantly asking the membership for subject ideas. We try to please our
people by bringing in speakers who can address subjects of interest.
Hewlett-Packard is our parent company and it is important to be connected to
HP. Marilyn Goodrich sits on the Board of Directors of hp-REM to represent
retirees from Digital. hp-REM is very supportive of our DRA Chapter 1776
activities and often members of their board attend our meetings. We maintain
a very nice relationship with hp-REM.
Here a few examples of
speakers and topics we've heard:
Our Finances
- Tax Return Implications
of the Compaq takeover of Digital
- Recent Changes to
Medicare
- Tax Law Changes for
Senior Citizens
- Financial Investment
Options
Health & Safety
- The Fairbank "Fit for the
Future" Exercise Program
- Life Transitions
- Safety in your Home -
Sudbury Police Department
- Medical Specialists: eye
doctor, podiatrist, others
- Preventing Crime for
Seniors
Miscellaneous
- The Compaq (formerly DEC)
Big Band
- The Digital Alumni
Organization
- Automotive Principles and
Maintenance
- Artists
- Travelogues
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