Lunch served at 12:00 pm (noon).

Prayer led by Don Rough.  Pledge led by President Jim Hatfield.  Twenty-five members were present.

Mr. Stewart spoke to us about wills and estate planning.  He suggested making a list stating where items are put.  Do not make life insurance policies to the estate.  Designate insurance policies with a name.  Leave nothing to the estate. Anyone over 18 yrs of age can make a will.  Per Kentucky law, spouses, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren do not have to pay inheritance tax.  Protect yourself--Trust the Power of Attorney you appoint.  Protect yourself so that they cannot sell property out from under you.  If attorney dies, get 2 people familiar with your handwriting to prove that it is yours.  Have bank accounts in (example) John or Mary.  Everything in OR not AND.  Do not buy a LIVING TRUST - Have a simple will.

Minutes from January's meeting approved as read.

Treasury report - Petey Tapp

$126.05 Savings
$825.27 Checking

Mary Rucker reported cards sent to sick and families of deceased members.  The Hatfield's son is in the hospital due to Anthrax booster shot going against him.  Shots were taken in preparation to go to Afghanistan.  Jerry Rucker (grandson of Mary) in and out of the hospital with Leukemia.  Please remember them in your prayers.

New Business--The Retirees now have an Internet link on UFCW Local's web site.  www.ufcw227.org look for the Retirees link on the left side.

Pat Flynn would like for people to introduce themselves at the beginning of the meeting.  Go around the table and have people give their name.

50/50 ticket winner was Joe O'Gara (sounds Irish to me).  $18.00 to the treasury and $18.00 to Joe.

Meeting adjourned at 2:00 pm.

Respectively submitted by Norma L. Higgins, Recording Secretary

Next Retiree's meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009 all UFCW Local 227's retirees welcome!

Obituary reading below for Diana M. Moll

MOLL, DIANA M., 55, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at the Masonic Home. She retired from the Kroger Company with over 30 years of service. Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Ratterman's, 3711 Lexington Road, with burial to follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Click here to read obituary and sign guest book.