The Pioneer's Club

A Place for All The Old-Timers to Get Together

Florida Picnic Cancellation

Dear fellow RG&E Retirees,

       I an sad to announce the cancellation of the annual RG&E Retirees Florida Picnic on Monday, March 10th, 2008.

       For many years, this event has occurred in March.  The picnic has been held at Lake Seminole Park in St. Petersburg.  I only had to sign up for the shelter each year, and use of the park was free.

       However, this year the Pinellas County Parks Department has made major changes in its park use policy.  A group of this size is now required to pay a fee to use the park.  In addition, I am also required to furnish a Certificate of Insurance covering liability for persons in the group on park premises, and naming the Pinellas County Commissioners as additionally insured.

       Because of these new regulations, it has been decided not to hold this event.

       This yearly gathering was an opportunity to see long time friends, reminiscence and hear updates on family lives.

       Over the last 12 years, our Picnic Committee has enjoyed spending the time and effort needed to make this event successful.  We will miss it.

       I would appreciate you passing this information on to anyone you might know who has attended in the past or who might have be planning to come this year.


                                                                         Sincerely,

                                                                         Bill Goodman