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Peggy Kruger Is New RFSA President-Elect
Peggy Kruger, new RFSA President-elect, began her path to one of the top administrative positions in one of the largest co-ed public universities in the country at a small private women's college in New Orleans. More
David Kincaid Is New Travel Group Leader
David Kincaid has agreed to become the new co-chair of the Travel Interest Group along with Del Taebel. More about David Kincaid
Pat Neff Is Subject of April Discussion Meeting
In appreciation of his long years of service to RFSA as chair of the Discussion Interest Group, Dick Furlong, who will soon move to Dallas, was presented the book, Our Texas at the April 29th meeting of the group at the Yarborough Branch Library. Miles Abernathy made the presentation on behalf of RFSA. More
Immunizations for the Elderly Is Last Health Topic of Year
A talk on immunizations that are particularly useful to the older population is set for April 20 at the Howson Branch Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd, at 1:30 p.m. This presentation, to be made by Dr. Laura Guerrero, internist with the Austin Diagnostic Clinic, will conclude the year's conversations on health issues affecting our aging population. More
Holly Discusses Southern Unionists During Civil War
In talking about Union sympathizers in South during the Civil War, Peggy Holly, professor of History at Austin Community College, in her talk to the Discussion Interest Group March 25 at the Yarborough Branch Library stressed the significance of the loss of the four border states, Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland and Delaware to the Confederacy. More
Life in Frontier Texas Described in Pease Papers
A lonely life in the newly completed Governor's Mansion was described in a letter Elisha Marshall Pease wrote to his wife, Lucadia, back home in Connecticut in 1856. Excerpts from this letter and others contained in the Pease Collection of the Austin History Center were read by Mike Miller, Archivist, Austin History Center, and Kay Hart, board member of the Austin History Center Association, during their presentation to the Discussion Interest Group on February 25, 2009 at the Yarborough Library. More
Finance/Investment Talk Focuses on Investing in Down Market
Continuing the tradition of offering RFSA members solid financial advice on timely topics, the Finance/Investment Interest Group, ably led by Mildred Joseph and Vic Appel, has offered a series of presentations throughout the year focused on various subjects relevant to investing. More
Friends, Social Activities and Travel Keep Martha Poe Young
Inveterate world traveler and RFSA member, Martha Poe, did not let her advanced age (87) keep her from signing up for a trip to South America that included visiting Machu Picchu, lost city of the Incas, the headwaters of the Amazon in the jungles of Ecuador, and retracing the steps of Charles Darwin in the Galapagos. More
UT Ball Games Still on Tap for Rippergers
UT retirees, RFSA members and nonagenarians, Betty and Eugene Ripperger, could be poster children for the current advice that staying active is essential to retaining physical and mental health into old age. More
Furlongs Moving To Dallas
Dick Furlong, Discussion Interest Group Chair since 2001 has resigned to move to Dallas. More
Barbara Myers To Leave Activity Calendar Position
Also planning to relinquish her duties as editor of the RFSA Activity Calendar is Barbara Myers. More
Current Officers, Interest Group Chairs
RFSA Officers for 2008-2009. View
Bauer House History
The Bauer House, residence of the UT System chancellor, and long the site of an annual reception for RFSA members, has deep roots in the Austin community. More
Blue Cross/Blue Shield: Not Your Mother's Insurance Company
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas, which administers the UT Select Medical Plan, is more than just a processor of insurance claims. If your only contact with Blue Cross/Blue Shield is through the Explanation of Benefits forms received after a doctor or hospital visit you are not getting your money's worth (or UT's) out of your membership. More
Interest Group Chairs, Alemán and Appel
The Newsletter recognizes Susana Alemán, Scholarship Chair, and Victor Appel, Excercise Chair and Co-chair of the Finance and Investment Group.
Weather, Cowboys and Wind Energy on Tap for Discussion Group
Discussion Group continues its series of varied and interesting topics. More
Health Group Hears About Dental Care
Dr. Dave Jackson, dentist and board member of the Capitol Area Dental Association, discussed his work with the Theo Project, with bring dental care to nursing home patients and dental concerns for the elderl populatin. More
Horns Partner Survey
“You are needed,” said RFSA President, Norman Minter, and he listed a number of opportunities with RFSA and UT Austin that might interest you. RFSA is always looking for folks who are interested in being more active with one of the seven Interest Groups. Or, you may have an interest in one of the events planned for this spring on campus. Join in by completing the on-line HORNS Partner Survey and returning it to Carol Barrett at barrett@alumni.utexas.edu. Job Descriptions.
Medco Representatives Describe Its Pharmaceutical Services
How to speak to an actual customer service representative at Medco was one of the hot topics addressed at the Health Interest Group meeting on "Medco—How to Understand and Make the Most of Our Pharmaceutical Choices" at the February 10, meeting of the Health Interest Group at the Howson Branch Library. More
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