Next Meeting Tuesday Jan. 9, 2024 at New Location (Revised 1/3/2024)

DATE: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

WHERE: Alabama Power Appliance Center 1313 6th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35203

NOTE: This is a new location! In the past our January, March and July meetings have been held at the Alabama Power Corporate Building auditorium and it has been difficult for many to attend. To help make it easier, we are moving our meeting location to the Alabama Power Appliance Building located at 1313 6th Avenue North. This new location is easier to get to with ample parking. See parking instruction below.

TIME: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. SPEAKER: Ken Boyd (Local Photographer)

Ken is a graduate of Jacksonville State University and The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is retired from a career in environmental research with Southern Company.

He has been a passionate, enthusiastic, and award-winning photographic artist, researcher, and writer since the 1970s. His photographic work is often described as idealized, painterly and romanticized, and his approach to photography is simple – a clean, orderly, and optimistic representation for every image. His work, techniques and reviews have been extensively published in books, magazines, and journals. His latest book, entitled Historic North American Watermills, was released by The University of Alabama Press in December 2020. A book with the working title of Watermills of the Old South is currently in development with the University of Georgia. In 2021, he self-published a volume entitled Ancient Watermills – Wales and the Cotswolds.

He currently teaches photography courses at Samford University and taught at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 1985 until 2003 on subjects ranging from traditional darkroom methods and vintage 19th century photographic processes to creative digital techniques.

We’re sure Ken will provide a very interesting presentation and discussion of his work and career.

Hope to see you there!

Parking instructions:  1313 6th Avenue North

A meeting sign will be posted at the 6th avenue entrance to the building.

6th avenue is one way going west. The APC building will be on the left.

From 6th avenue entrance, please park to the left. Do not use spaces on front row closet to main entrance as not to impact customers parking.

Nov. 15, 2023 Holiday Luncheon at Vestavia Country Club

We would like to invite you to our Annual Holiday Luncheon!

SCS/SNC RETIREES
ANNUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
VESTAVIA COUNTRY CLUB

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

MEETING AGENDA
Sign in / Social Hour
11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Noon
Seated Luncheon

Menu:
Roasted Turkey Breast, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Squash Casserole, Salad, Pumpkin Roulade or Pecan Pie.
12:15 p.m.
Program:
Nathan Lyon, highly accomplished pianist will give a musical performance.
1:00 p.m.
Business Meeting / Election and Installation of 2024 Officers
1:50 p.m.
Door Prizes and Adjournment

As you know, we have a nominal $20 charge to help pay for each meal. You will receive an invitation in the mail in the next few days and can continue to mail in the invitation and pay by check. However, this year you have the option to pay by credit card electronically.

If you want to pay by credit card, Click Here or on the Payments button located above on the webpage below the picture. Please select the number of tickets you need and enter your name and guest name in the notes box located on the payment form . (This information will be used to print your name tags!)

Thank you, and hope to see you there!

Ken Powers

Kenneth Hull Powers, Jr of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on September 28, 2023 at the age of 73. Ken grew up in Birmingham and graduated from Berry High School in 1968. He graduated from UAB in 1972 and worked as a nuclear engineer at Southern Company for over 30 years.

Ken earned his degrees in mechanical engineering and physics and was known for his intelligence and wit. Though Ken was often described as a reserved and quiet man, those closest to him loved him for his bright personality and sense of humor. Stories of his wild antics made him the life of the party.

Beyond his professional achievements, he was a skilled builder, a world traveler, and most importantly a loving father.

He is predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Frances, and his sister Kay. He is survived by his wife, Tina; his sisters, Martha, Karen, and Kelly; and his daughters, Katie and Zoe.

In lieu of traditional funeral services, a celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Unity of Birmingham on October 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM.

Click Here to link to the on-line obituary.