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This website is maintained by and for the approximately 1000 members of AFSCME Retirees, Council 31, Subchapter 161, based in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Diane Stokes is President of the Subchapter. This site is maintained by the Communications Committee, John Metz, Chairman. Email communications may be addressed to: afscmeretirees161@gmail.com. Phone messages may be left at our voicemail number: (224) 366-7339.
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Useful Links for AFSCME Retirees
- AFSCME home page Updated regularly, much useful information
- AFSCME Works AFSCME WORKS is the official publication of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
- Alliance for Retired Americans See weekly “Friday Alerts”, more
- Fred Klonsky's blog Daily posts from a retired public school teacher who is just looking at the data.
- Glen Brown Defending public pensions against fools, rogues, and oppressors since 2011.
- Illinois AFL-CIO
- Jane Addams Senior Caucus Jane Addams Senior Caucus is a multiracial, grassroots organization led by concerned seniors in the Chicago area.
- Jane Addams Senior Caucus: Caucus Connection Bi-Weekly Online Update from Jane Addams Senior Caucus
AFSCME Sub-chapter 161
Dear member:
The AFSCME Retirees will meet next Wednesday October 17th at Hackney’s on Lake in Glenview. The meeting will begin at 11:30AM.
Sincerely,
Charlie Hogan
President
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Meeting Announcement, September 12, 2018
AFSCME Sub-chapter 161
Dear member:
Because of Yom Kippur on the third Wednesday of September, I’m moving
the meeting date up to Wednesday, 9/12th. The AFSCME Retirees will meet next Wednesday September 12th at Hackney’s on Lake in Glenview. The meeting will begin at 11:30AM.
We’ll have a guest speaker from NOW. I’m buying postcards for a get out the vote action. Bring the names and addresses of people you want to remind to vote this November
Sincerely,
Charlie Hogan
President
Materials distributed at or since the last meeting can be viewed on the Sep 2018 notices page.
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Meeting Announcement, August 15, 2018
AFSCME Sub-chapter 161
Dear member:
The AFSCME Retirees will meet next Wednesday August 15th at Hackney’s on Lake in Glenview. The meeting will begin at 11:30AM.
Members should be prepared to give their old Local’s name and number. The following Friday-Saturday will be the Council 31 Political Conference in Springfield. This gives our attendees a chance to connect with officers of our old locals.
Sincerely,
Charles Hogan,
President
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Meeting Announcement for July 18, 2018
AFSCME Sub-chapter 161
Dear member:
The AFSCME Retirees will meet at the Hackney’s restaurant at 1514 E. Lake Street, Glenview on Wednesday, July 18. The meeting will begin at 11:30AM.
Our guest speaker will be Debi Genthe, Executive Director of Meals at Home (Evanston).
Sincerely,
Charles Hogan, President
Materials distributed at the May meeting and after are on the July 2018 notices page.
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Meeting Postponed for June 20, 2018
AFSCME Sub-chapter 161
Dear member:
The monthly meeting for June 20 has been postponed. Watch this space for announcements about scheduling the next meeting.
Sincerely,
Charles Hogan, President
Materials distributed at the May meeting and after are on the July 2018 notices page.
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Meeting Announcement for May 16, 2018
12 May 2018
AFSCME Sub-chapter 161
Dear member;
The AFSCME Retirees will meet at the Hackney’s restaurant at 1514 E. Lake Street, Glenview on Wednesday, May 16. The meeting will begin at 11:30AM.
Our guest speaker will be Kate Morthland, AFSCME Council 31 Retirees’ Coordinator.
Sincerely,
Charles Hogan, President
Materials distributed at the April meeting and after are on the May 2018 notices page.
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Postponement of April Meeting
The monthly meeting for April will be held on April 25.
Please note services for Virginia Esler:
Virginia Myers Esler
12 Sep 1947 – 13 Apr 2018
Pietryka Funeral Home
5734 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
Tel: (773) 889-0115
Wake: Weds. 3:00 to 8:00 pm
Funeral: Thur. 10:30 am
St. Genevieve Church
4835 W Altgeld St
Chicago, IL 60639
Phone: 773-237-3011
Also, note the the Medicare for All Teach-In:
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Information on services for Virginia Esler
Virginia Myers Esler
12 Sep 1947 – 13 Apr 2018
Pietryka Funeral Home
5734 W. Diversey Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
Tel: (773) 889-0115
Wake: Weds. 3:00 to 8:00 pm
Funeral: Thur. 10:30 am
St. Genevieve Church
4835 W Altgeld St
Chicago, IL 60639
Phone: 773-237-3011
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Meeting Announcement for April 14.
14 April 2018
AFSCME Sub-chapter 161
Dear member:
The AFSCME Retirees will meet at the Hackney’s restaurant at 1514 E. Lake Street, Glenview on Wednesday, April 18. The meeting will begin at 11:30AM. This is the 3rd Wednesday of the month, our regularly scheduled meeting time.
We are saddened to report that Jinnie Esler, a long-time friend to many of us and a trustee of our subchapter, died on April 13. We extend our deepest condolences to her family. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Charles Hogan, President
Materials distributed at the March meeting and after are on the Apr 2018 notices page.
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