Our next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Vestavia Country Club Ballroom A in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

Meeting Agenda:

11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.: Sign-in / Social Hour
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Board of Directors Meeting
Noon: Seated Luncheon
12:40 p.m. Program “The Surprise Package Quartet”
1:15 p.m.: Business Meeting / Election and Installation of Officers
1:45 p.m.: Dorr Prizes and Adjornment

This is our annual Holiday luncheon. You should have received an invitation from Dora Brandt by now. If you have, please send in your registration and payment for tickets on or before November 12, 2014.

If you did not receive an invitation and would like to attend, please contact Dora Brandt at 205-956-0502.

See you there!

I hope all of you are enjoying our beautiful fall weather and even a hint of winter here and there. We have some very important dates on the calendar for SCS/SNC Retirees. This year is speeding by as I realize our next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Vestavia Country Club Ballroom A in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

This fall meeting is always a very special meeting for our retiree group. Gray Murray, Nominating Committee Chairman will present the new slate of officers for the upcoming year. Jackie Imbusch and the Program Committee have arranged entertainment from Surprise Package Quartet, bringing us a variety of popular songs. The luncheon meals served by Vestavia CC have been outstanding in our prior meetings there and I believe the menu planned by Glenda James, Arrangement Chairperson, may be our best yet. Please mark your calendar.

Another very important date for all of us in SCS/SNC Retirees, the State, and the country is November 4, 2014. I trust all of you will take an active role in voting and encouraging and helping others to do so. I doubt that any one group will have more at stake in this election than seniors and retirees. Healthcare, taxation, and pensions are only a few of the important issues that will impact us not only as individuals but for our country’s future. Leadership at all levels hinges on our voting to select appropriate people to fill positions supporting seniors and retirees.

Speaking of healthcare, our last SCS/SNC Retirees meeting featured representatives from SCS Human Resources. They addressed several questions about our company provided supplemental health coverage. We are grateful for their information and the candid comments about the uncertain issues of future coverage and costs.

I invite you to visit our website at www.scsretirees.com to keep abreast of the latest news within our SCS/SNC Retirees organization. Cary Campbell keeps us informed on member care, Southern Nuclear news releases, and many other items in this excellent website.

So join us on November 19, 2014, in Ballroom A, Vestavia Country Club for our fall meeting. There is time set aside for sign in and socializing beginning at 11:00 AM. Fellowship awaits you!

H. Ray Bailey
President, SCS/SNC Retirees

Here is a message from Horace Waugh of the Alabama Power Energizers:

I am attaching information on our trip to South America.  I have one sheet that shows the basic itinerary and the other gives pricing and contact information.

I realize this is the most expensive trip we have undertaken, but there is so much that we will get to see that in just a few years will be unavailable to the public. Look the information over and if you are interested in this trip, let me know and I will try to answer any questions you have. The dates for the trip are August 5th through August 19th 2015.

Total cost of the trip including air from Birmingham or Mobile and travel protection insurance is:  $8,417 per person based on double occupancy

For more information or questions, call: 205-243-7720

Horace Waugh

Sept 15, 1924 – Sept 25, 2014

Clarence, “Al”, was a resident of Homewood, AL and passed away peacefully at the age of 90. After a career in the NASA manned space flight program in Huntsville, AL, he retired from Southern Company Services in Birmingham, AL. Al was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Thelma Ruth Sullivan Brasher, and his second wife of 10 years, Pauline Thompson Brasher; one child, David Wayne Brasher. Al is survived by his children, James Brasher, Cliff Brasher (Renee), LaWanda Broadus, Mary Ann Parris and John Brasher; daughter-in-law, Susan Brasher; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; many other family members and a host of friends. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Lakeside Hospice for their loving care and support of Al. A visitation will be held at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel on Monday, Sept 29th, 2014 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 1:15pm in Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum Chapel, in Gardendale, AL. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in his honor to the Lakeside Hospice, P.O. Box 544, Pell City, AL, 35128.

Protect yourself and get a flu shot

Southern Nuclear Wellness will offer free on-site flu shots for all benefits-eligible employees, retirees and dependents (over age 4) who are covered by the company’s medical plan.

Flu shot clinics at Inverness will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24,12-6 p.m. in building 40 and on Thursday, Oct. 23, 7-11 a.m. in building 42.

Dependents of employees not on the company’s medical plan and contract employees may purchase a shot for $26. Payment must be by check (no cash, credit or debit cards) to TotalWellness at the time of service.

You will need to provide your Southern Company ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Parental or guardian consent is required for dependents under the age of 18 in Georgia and age 19 in Alabama. Flu shots will not be given to people with allergies to eggs or to anyone who has previously had a severe reaction to a flu shot.

For those who are unable to visit an on-site clinic, the company has partnered with CVS/Caremark to make flu shots available with no co-pay for employees, retirees and eligible dependents covered under the company’s medical plan starting Sept. 1. Participants will be able to choose from more than 52,000 pharmacies in the CVS/ Caremark network. The network is not limited to CVS locations and includes most major chains including Wal-Mart. Employees and retirees will need to present their Caremark prescription card and a valid photo ID, and are urged to call the pharmacy in advance to check availability and make an appointment (if needed).

Flu shot vouchers will be available beginning Oct. 20 for employees not covered by the company’s medical plan or are unable to visit an on-site clinic.

For additional information, please contact Misty Anabtawi.

Jeannine M. Bailey | Communications Director, Southern Nuclear | office 205.992.5303 | cell 205.440.5515 | media line 205.992.5395