CWURA NEWSCentral Washington UniversityRetirement Association

Fall 2009

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PAPSS: An Evening with Imani Winds, an American wind quintet known for its adventurous programming, which includes newly composed works, as well as compositions featuring African, Latin American, and American influences. 7:30 p.m., Music Building Concer Hall

CWURA Visioning: 3:30 p.m., Lombard Room, refreshments served after the reception

Battle in Seattle: CWU hosts Western Oregon University at 6:00 p.m. at Qwest Field, Seattle. It’s a whole new era for the BIS!

Wendell Hill Hall Grand Opening: 1:00 p.m., Concert Hall, Music BuildingHomecoming Banquet: 5:30 p.m., Sue Dining Room ($35 per ticket)

Dorothy Purser Building Dedication: 10:30 a.m., Physical Education Buildling CWU Homecoming: The CWU Wildcats take on Humboldt State University at 1:00 p.m., Tomlinson Field Bill Cosby: 8:00 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, Tickets available at www.cwu.edu/~wildcattickets

Pre-inaugural Celebration Concert. 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall

Inauguration Events ListSymposium: 9:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m., SURC Room 137; Luncheon, noon, SURC Ballroom; Ceremony, 2:00 p.m., McConnell Auditorium. For additional information contact the Office of Special Events at 509-963-2762, 877-649-8707, or events@cwu.edu.

PAPSS: Rhoda Hassmann, activist and speaker, time and location TBD

PAPSS: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 2:00 p.m and 7:00 p.m., McConnell Auditorium

13th AnnuAl CWu Senior open

On August 7, 2009, 27 CWU senior golfers gathered on a blustery day at the Ellensburg Golf Course, including President Jim Gaudino and retired President Jerilyn McIntyre, who proved their leadership skills on and off the course. The winning low-gross team included Betty Hileman, Dorothy Powell, Ross Byrd, and Tom Peischl. The team with the least putts consisted of Beth Habib, Maria Kramar, Bernie Martin, and Dale Comstock. After only two hits on a three-par hole, the team (Helmi Habib, Angie Huschka, and Zolton Kramar) closest to the hole actually holed it. Individual honors for women’s and men’s longest drive went to Beth Habib and Gary Smith. Betty Hileman had the most accurate drive for women and Fred Huschka took the accuracy drive for the men. The luncheon following was attended by 45 retirees and

spouses. As usual, Don Schliesman and Jean Putnam, event organizers, announced winners and introduced seven Central administrators and staff who attended. President Jim Gaudino, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment

shared what’s happening from their prospective positions. In addition, three development officers attended: Catherine Scarlett, Gift and Estate Planning, Michoan Spoelstra, College of Education and Professional

Studies, and Brian Jacobson, College of the Sciences. Their attendance was greatly appreciated. As is the tradition, door prizes and desserts were brought by retirees who had volunteered at the luncheon the year

before. Some were surprised that they had actually volunteered that long ago. Two Kitna Golf Duffles were raffled off with “mystery contents.” Smith and Vertrees were the lucky winners and took home watermelons, corn, cantaloupe, etc.

For more information on CWURA events and activities visit their web site at:www.cwu.edu/~cwura

Management Charlotte Tullos, Vice President for Financial and Business Affairs Bill Vertrees, and Assistant Vice President for Development Jen Gray

preSident’S Corner Since we’re far from home and with not much news to report, I thought I’d tell our newsletter readers about the city and region that’s been our home for three months out of the year for the last 20 years. We are in La Coruña (pop. 250,000) located in the northwest corner of Spain. La Coruña, a city with a temperate climate and beautiful Atlantic beaches, is located just minutes from the center of town. It’s not overrun with tourists like the east and southeast Mediterranean coast. Because of its geographic location, La Coruña was a strategic Roman enclave. There are Roman ruins around town, but the most important landmark is the 2,000-year-old Torre de Hercules tower. It’s the oldest Roman light house still in operation, as well as the city’s symbol. The Romans were not the oldest culture to live in the area. There’s also evidence of Celtic towns, some of them still in good shape. Most settled in the northwestern region of Galicia. The folk songs, dances, and costumes are similar to those of Ireland, and to this day, Galicia has more people with red hair and green eyes than any other region in Spain. Despite its rich history and

beauty, the city is in the midst of a financial crisis. Spain’s been hit hard by this recession, more so than other European countries. When you contrast the fact that local businesses have suffered several closures, yet the nightlife

is still bustling, it’s a confusing sight. Reservations are necessary at any of the several restaurants in La Coruña. You might even have to settle for tapas standing up at some packed bar. Mercedes Benzes, BMWs, and Audis have become middle-class cars.

With unleaded regular gas running at $6.20 a gallon, you would think they would drive less, but they don’t. The locals are well dressed in brand name clothing. At weddings, baptisms, or first communions, the dress code is formal, and

be prepared for a big production with a first-class banquet. How do they manage this in the middle of la crisis? This is a paradox that so far nobody has been able to explain it to me. They just shrug and say: No lo comprendo! ~ Carlos E. Martín

CWu retirement ASSoCiAtion BoArd of direCtorS

Carlos Martin, President 925-3621 fiorella@kvalley.com

Warren street, President elect 925-3621 fiorella@kvalley.com

Pat JaCkson, Secretary edna Madsen, Treasurer 925-1513 madsen@kvalley.com

rosCo tolMan, Past Presidnet 925-6875 tolmanr@cwu.edu

Carol Mellergaard, Active Classified 963-1411 mellergc@cwu.edu

MiChael Chinn, Active Faculty 963-1858 chinnm@cwu.edu

Jean haWkins, Retired Classified 925-4767 hawkinsj@cwu.edu

Phil tolin, Retired Faculty 925-4741 tolinpb@charter.net

ex offiCio:

Catherine sCarlett, Development 963-3083 scarletc@cwu.edu

dale CoMstoCk, CWURA Webmaster 925-5614 comstd@elltel.net

All CWU retirees are invited to engage in an exercise to help form the basis for future university planning. Earlier this year President James Gaudino invited employees to participate in a “visioning exercise” to identify core values of the university that they believe must be protected into today’s challenging times. “I am interested in hearing how you personally visualize CWU’s future individually and in the larger context of higher education in the state and nation. I’d also like to know what first

retireeS help enviSion the future of CWuprinciples or core values you believe must be protected in the face of these changes,” states Gaudino. Retirees may attend a special visioning group that will

be facilitated by CWU Chief Planning Officer Elizabeth Street on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. in the Lombard Room. The group discussion will be followed by a social hour with light refreshments.

If you are unable to attend the visioning discussion and

would still like to participate, you can visit the Web site at www.cwu.edu/president/visioning/individuals.

There are many ways to plan for the future through your will or trust. A good plan will help you care for your loved ones after you are gone, plan for your own care, or even make a gift to charity.

If you would like to include the Central Washington University Foundation in your planning, please call to discuss any of these charitable estate planning options or visit our Web site for more information.

Copyright © 2009 Crescendo Interactive, Inc. IN0309-159Catherine Scarlett, Director, Gift & Estate Planning 509-963-3083 • 800-752-4378

scarletc@cwu.edu • www.cwugift.org

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