Each year chapters from our Ambassadors and Citizens organizations are encouraged to partner on projects throughout the state. This enables

both organizations to increase the amount of support and service hours provided to charities in our communities.

March 2012 - A Publication for Georgia Power Retirees

Metro Central Ambassadors work the

canteen at the 241 blood drive while General Office Citizens work registration

Columbus Ambassadors and Citizens volunteer together each year to serve spaghetti at the local Girls Club

Left to right:John Hemby, Lois Duncan and Eddie Weik

Metro East presents certificates to their members that contributed the most service hours to the community in 2011

Altamaha Chapter building handicapped ramps in the community

Altamaha

Metro East

Make plans now to attend the Ambassadors annual retreat at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island. You will find time to visit with fellow retirees, explore the island, enjoy fun nightly programs, play horseshoes and bingo, or just spend your days relaxing and visiting the Ellie Room! If you need additional information or a registration form, please contact the State Office at 404-506-7000.

2012 Important DatesMarch 12 -16 Orlando/Holy land Experience - ColumbusApril 5 – 20 Hawaii Cruise – State TripApril 13 Executive Committee – Conference CallApril 24 -27 Annual Retreat – Epworth By The SeaAug 26-Sept 1 Mackinac Island/Northern Michigan – State TripSeptember 14 Executive Committee – AtlantaSept 23-30 Agawa Canyon/Mackinac Isle - Golden IslesNovember 16 Annual State Board – AtlantaNov 26-30 Nashville Show Trip - Metro South

Friendship is not a fruit for enjoyment only, but also an opportunity for service. -

Greek Proverb

Friendship is not a fruit for enjoyment only, but also an opportunity for service. -

Greek Proverb

Light travels faster than sound – that’s why some people appear bright until they start speaking.

Light travels faster than sound – that’s why some people appear bright until they start speaking.

People will follow your footsteps quicker than your advice.

People will follow your footsteps quicker than your advice.

Please send your recipes to the State Office for publication in the Senior Citizen.

RomeReese Bars

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar3/4 stick (6 Tbsp.) melted margarineCombine the above ingredients and blend until smooth.  Press into a buttered 9x13 pan.

1/2 cup margarine1/4 cup cocoa1 cup brown sugar1/4 cup milk1 cup powdered sugarBring the above margarine and cocoa to a boil.  Add the brown sugar and milk.  Stir in the powdered sugar. Pour over the peanut butter mixture immediately.  Refrigerate several hours. Cut into squares. 

RomeReese Bars

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar3/4 stick (6 Tbsp.) melted margarineCombine the above ingredients and blend until smooth.  Press into a buttered 9x13 pan.

1/2 cup margarine1/4 cup cocoa1 cup brown sugar1/4 cup milk1 cup powdered sugarBring the above margarine and cocoa to a boil.  Add the brown sugar and milk.  Stir in the powdered sugar. Pour over the peanut butter mixture immediately.  Refrigerate several hours. Cut into squares. 

RomeLemon Cream Squares

1 box lemon cake mix1/2 cup butter/margarine1 egg at room temperature

1 box powdered sugar (save a little to sprinkle on top later)8 oz. softened cream cheese2 eggs2 tsp. lemon extractMix cake mix, butter, and 1 egg.  Press into bottom of greased 9x13 pan.  Set aside.  Mix the rest of the ingredients together for 5 minutes.  Pour over cake mixture in pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.  Cool.  Cut into small squares and sprinkle with leftover powdered sugar.

RomeLemon Cream Squares

1 box lemon cake mix1/2 cup butter/margarine1 egg at room temperature

1 box powdered sugar (save a little to sprinkle on top later)8 oz. softened cream cheese2 eggs2 tsp. lemon extractMix cake mix, butter, and 1 egg.  Press into bottom of greased 9x13 pan.  Set aside.  Mix the rest of the ingredients together for 5 minutes.  Pour over cake mixture in pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.  Cool.  Cut into small squares and sprinkle with leftover powdered sugar.

Never use a gallon of words to express a spoonful of thoughts.Never use a gallon of words to express a spoonful of thoughts.