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Official publication of NCR REA, Inc. www.ncr-rea.org 2nd Quarter 2014
WHAT’S INSIDE
From Chuck, Our President . . . . . . . . . .
1
From Your Editor . . . . 2
Did You Know . . . . . . 3
New Members . . . . . . 4
In Remembrance . . . . 4
NCR in the News . . . . 5
Ads from the Past . . . . 6
From Our Members . . . 8
Events Calendar . . . . . 11
FYI & Contacts . . . . . . 13
Reunion 2014 . . . . . . 14
Reunion Registration . 15
The Tale End . . . . . . . 16
NCR REA NEWS
FROM PRESIDENT CHUCK
H earty greetings to each and every one
of you. Welcome to our Q2
newsletter for 2014, and finally to the
spring season! As I write this
introduction, there have been several
tornados particularly in the South, so we hope you
are safe and healthy.
If you have visited our website recently, you will
have seen the home page announcement for the
NCR-REA Reunion and Annual Meeting scheduled on September 11 and 12,
2014. Although we also announced this in last quarter’s newsletter, this issue
contains details and registration information about this exciting event. Mike
Freeman and his team are working hard---but having fun, too--- planning a
great time for you, our valued members. As with past reunions, we are
reaching out to NCR retirees who are not members, while keeping a razor
focus on keeping the costs as reasonable as possible for you. We are very
appreciative once again to NCR for their support.
Earlier this winter, I had the pleasure of meeting with Tom Schoenheider who
looks after a retiree’s lunch group in Estero, Florida. It is through Tom’s
group and so many others that we can stay connected and recruit new
members. Please check out the impressive list provided on pages 11 and 12.
We continue to receive positive feedback about our website and newsletter.
As always, we welcome your ongoing input and suggestions!
We all look forward to welcoming you to Dayton for REUNION 2014 on
September 11 and 12! For a sneak peek at what plans are underway and to
register for the reunion, see pages 14 and 15.
Best regards,
Chuck Stuart, President
Newslet ter Volume 18, Issue 2
NCR REA News Page 2
Board of Trustees
Chuck Stuart, President
Mike Freeman, Vice President
Ken Carr, Secretary
Greg Jump, Treasurer
Don Barmore
Barb Miller
Lew Cluxton
Charlie McGratty
Dan Taylor
George Ellis
Jack Wheeler
Administrator Sue Schweitzer
Newsletter Editor Steve Wicinski
Webmaster Lesley AJ Baumann
NCR REA
Our mission is to keep members informed on issues related to NCR Corporation and other matters of interest. The REA was started
in 1996, and helps
perpetuate the legacy of NCR Corporation and its people. Membership in NCR REA is a great way to stay connected to NCR and its people.
___________________
NCR Retiree News is published four times per year by: NCR REA, Inc. P. O. Box 218 Germantown, OH 45327 Phone: (937) 285-0014 [email protected]
2nd Quarter 2014 printed and distributed by Think Patented, Dayton, OH
Copyright© 2014 by NCR REA, Inc. No reproduction permitted without written permission of the NCR REA, Inc.
Printed in the USA
NOTES FROM YOUR EDITOR . .
H ello everyone! How are you all doing?
By now, I certainly hope you’re basking
in the warm spring weather, as well as
looking forward to summer and the
many fun outdoor activities it has to offer. What a
crazy winter we had! I thought it would never end.
Good riddance to all that treacherous snow and ice.
As President Chuck mentioned, Reunion 2014 is
scheduled for September 11-12, 2014 We hope you
can join us. Please see details on pages 14 and 15.
I also want to say thank you for submitting your ongoing stories
and suggestions for this publication. Please keep them coming!
This is your newsletter, so let’s work together to keep it
interesting and chock full of worthwhile reading. Cheers!
Steve Wicinski, Editor
NOTES FROM YOUR EDITOR . .
I N -T H E -K N O W T I D B I T S . . .
Q U O T E O F T H E Q U A R T E R . . .
If it’s there and you can see it, it’s real.
If it’s not there and you can see it, it’s virtual.
If it’s there and you can’t see it, it’s transparent.
If it’s not there and you can’t see it, you erased it!
Scott Hammer
Non-members wishing to join the NCR REA can do so online by
accessing the NCR REA website at www.ncr-rea.org, selecting and
printing the Membership Application, and sending it in with your first
year’s fee.
The NCR REA facebook page is a great place to post links to NCR
historical information, share pictures, and start discussions. So fire up
your browser, go to facebook, and search for NCR REA. Once there,
feel free to share things you find interesting and fun. You don’t even
have to be an NCR REA member to participate!
NCR REA News Page 3
DID YOU KNOW . . . ( S U B M I T T E D B Y K E N C A R R )
I t is said that English is one of the most difficult second languages to learn. Check out the following
homographs and the meaning of one small two-letter word.
Homographs are words of like spelling but with more than one meaning. Here are some examples.
1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
18) Having seen the tear in the painting, I shed a tear.
19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
English was invented by people--not computers. And English reflects the creativity of the human race,
which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the
lights are out, they are invisible.
There is one two-letter word that probably has more meanings than any other
word. That word is UP.
It's easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list. But
when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP? At a meeting, why does a
topic come UP? Why do we speak UP and why are the officers UP for election
and why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report? We call UP our friends.
Someone can brighten UP a room, or polish UP the silver; or warm UP the
leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and some guys fix UP
the old car. At other times the little word has real special meaning. People stir
UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing,
but to be dressed UP is special. A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We open UP a
store in the morning but we close it UP at night. We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP! To be
knowledgeable about the proper uses of the word UP, look it UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized
dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4th of the page and can add UP to about thirty definitions. If you are
UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used. It will take UP a lot of your
time, but if you don't give UP, you may wind UP with a hundred or more. When it threatens to rain, we
say it is clouding UP. When the sun comes out we say it is clearing UP. When it rains, it wets the earth
and often messes things UP. When it doesn't rain for awhile, things dry UP.
One could go on and on, but you see my time is UP. It is time to shut UP and to wrap this UP. Time to
shut DOWN the printer and close DOWN the computer. By the way, I wonder how many meanings
DOWN has?
SO
WHAT’S
UP?
WOUND
OBJE
CT
POLISH
INVALID
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NEW MEMBERS
W
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M
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Burton, Dave, Blairsville, GA
Ciota, Don, Ridgefield, CT
Cook, Robert (Bob), Estero, FL
Hatoum, Najeeb, Centerville, OH
Ciota, Louis, 93, Ridgefield, CT, 8/14/13
Ehmann, Joseph, 83, Buzzards Bay, MA, 2/28/14
Gabbard, Glen, 93, Raleigh, NC, 12/11/13
Rench, Carl, 92, Centerville, OH, 2/22/14
Shivers, Richard, 81, Des Moines, IA, 4/20/14
Shroyer, Robert (Gus), 85, Springboro, OH, 3/30/14
Wilmes, James A., 92, Omaha, NE, 3/17/14
Yermakoff, Serge, 98, St. Paul, MN, 4/3/14
NCR REA News Page 5
NCR IN THE NEWS . . .
NCR Chairman and CEO Bill Nuti honored with Atlantic Legal Foundation's Annual Award
Nuti recognized for his “strategic vision, integrity and demonstrated leadership in
bringing innovation to the global marketplace”
NEW YORK, NY – (April 3, 2014) – Bill Nuti, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of NCR
(NYSE: NCR) was honored Wednesday in New York City with the Atlantic Legal Foundation's Annual
Award for 2013 in recognition of his “strategic vision, integrity and demonstrated leadership in bringing
innovation to the global marketplace.” Each year, since 1988, the Atlantic Legal Foundation has honored a
person who exemplifies the ideals and principles of public service and private enterprise.
Since joining NCR in 2005, Nuti has orchestrated a multi-year reinvention of the iconic company,
transforming NCR into the global leader in consumer transaction technologies. Under Nuti’s leadership,
NCR has shifted to a hardware-enabled, software-driven business, built a global manufacturing network in
five countries, acquired several high-growth companies in the software and SaaS space, and expanded into
new markets, adjacencies and underpenetrated emerging markets. Currently, NCR enables more than 485
million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small
business.
“I am truly honored to accept this Annual Award from the Atlantic Legal Foundation because it recognizes
not only the reinvention of NCR and the impact the company is having in running the everyday
transactions that make life easier, but also the gift of reinvention within each of us,” said Nuti. “The idea of
reinvention has been a guiding force throughout my life. At NCR, we will continue to push the limits of
what is possible to create the next generation of consumer experience innovation.”
Atlantic Legal Foundation Chairman H. Dan Fisk added: "The Atlantic Legal Foundation is especially
pleased to recognize Bill Nuti, as one of the most deserving honorees among the Foundation's highly
distinguished list of past honorees, and congratulates him on his achievements."
News Media Contact
Lou Casale
NCR Corporation
212.589.8415
Lou.Casale@
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Reprinted with NCR’s Permission
NCR REA News Page 6
ADS FROM THE PAST . . .
A dvertising has certainly changed over the years.
But these catchy ads clearly captured the
essence of a thriving company at a time of
steady advances in technology--both
mechanical and electronic.
Just the enthusiasm and simple messaging shown here
could entice almost any business to purchase NCR
equipment. Early influential marketing at its best!
Can you guess the approximate years associated with each
of these ads?
Courtesy of The Core Memory,
www.thecorememory.com
NCR REA News Page 7
FROM OUR MEMBERS
San Diego NCR/TERADATA Retirees and Guests April 9, 2014
Escondido Olive Garden
The NCR/Teradata Retirees of San Diego, California, consisting of retirees from the
Rancho Bernardo facility, hosted their annual Spring Luncheon on April 9th, 2014, at the
Olive Garden Restaurant in Escondido.
Attendees included: Joe & Loretta Hightshoe, Ann Marie Helwig, Gerry Mikas, Jean
Sommers, Steve Kahle, Rich & Rose Vutech, Gene Kanaly, Norman Whitehouse, James
Preuss, Gordon Belgum, R.E. Collins, Gail & Bill Wilson, Rick Corns, Dennis & Lana
Glover, Luis Guerena, John Celio, Dennis Russell, Sudesh Kumar, Jag Dhesi
What a great group!
NCR REA News Page 8
FROM OUR MEMBERS ( C O N T I N U E D . . . )
NCR REA News Page 9
FROM OUR MEMBERS ( C O N T I N U E D . . . )
NCR Retirees’ Coffee Club Omaha, NE
This group gets together on the first Thursday of each month at HyVee.
Front row (sitting) from left to right: Hank Lokke, Al Johannes, Ed Bartholet, Loren Wright, George Wright, Tom Deacon
Back row from left to right: Ed Divis, Phil Bahl, Keith Baimes, Ron Savoie, Jim Howard, Darrell Thavenet, Don Preissler, Mel Kauk, Alden Kment, Jerry Akin
Lookin’ good!
NCR REA News Page 10
FROM OUR MEMBERS ( C O N T I N U E D . . . )
Here’s a blast from the past! This 1960 story was submitted by former NCR REA President, Bob Gregory.
Enjoy!
C A L E N D A R O F O N G O I N G E V E N T S
State City Name Venue Date/Time Contact
AZ Tucson Village Inn Restaurant 2nd Wednesday Dick Vail: [email protected]
CA San Diego NCR / Teradata Retirees of San Diego
Remington Club
Rancho Bernardo
16925 Hibera Dr.
2nd Wednesday of month except Jul, Aug, 1 PM
Gerry Mikas: 858-951-0155
CO Colorado Springs / Pueblo
Village Inn
Academy & Austin Bl.
Colorado Springs
1st Friday of month at 8:30 a.m.
Fred Miller
719-578-5182
CT Orange Chip’s Restaurant
321 Boston Post Road
2nd Tuesday each month .
8:30 a.m.
Jim Lash
FL Estero Perkins Restaurant
20320 Grande Oaks Shoppes Blvd, Estero, FL
2nd Thursday each month at 11:30 a.m.
Tom Schoenheider
239-287-6849
FL Tallahassee NCR Breakfast Group
Village Inn Restaurant
3392 Lonnbladh Rd (off I10)
1st Tues each mo.
8 a.m.
Bill Smith [email protected]
Jack Hanbury [email protected]
or 850-539-5992
GA Atlanta The NCR Lunch Bunch
Golden Corral
Hwy 138
Conyers
2nd Wednesday of even months at 11:30 a.m.
Roy Greenway [email protected]
Cal McBroom [email protected]
John Hughes [email protected]
IL Chicago NCR Pizza Night Group
Riggio’s Restaurant
7530 W. Oakton
Niles
1st Thursday each month
at 6:30 p.m.
Alan J. Helstern
IL Chicago Aurora Breakfast Group
No regular schedule
Mike Ederati
IN Evansville Cracker Barrel
8215 Eagle Lake Drive
1st Tuesday each month 7 a.m.
Jim Bryan [email protected]
IN Indianapolis ncrhasbeens MCL Cafeteria
3630 S. East St.
2nd Tuesday each month at 6:00 p.m.
Harry Kuhn 317-862-4408
KY Lexington Lexington Retirees
Bob Evans Restaurant
Brannon Crossing, 9a.m.
2nd Thursday, April & October
Bill Malicote: 859-229-4109
MD Baltimore Baltimore Lunch Bunch
Various locations near Baltimore
Wed. every month except Dec. at noon
Nelson Bengel 410-557-7302
MA Pembrooke Boston
Retirees
Friendly’s Restaurant
Rte 139 off Rte 3 exit 12
1st and 3rd Tuesday 8:30am
Clyde Baker
MA Metheun McDonald’s
Pelham St.
Breakfast every Tuesday at 8
Richard Bates 603-394-7760
MI Lansing NCR445 Flapjack Restaurant 1601 S. Waverly
2nd Monday every month 8:30 am
Tom Simmons 517-647-4469
MI Grand Rapids NCR440 Bob Evans
Walker & I96
1st Tuesday each month at 8 a.m.
Brad DeVries 616-901-7048
MI McComb Township
McDonald’s
45700 N. Gratiot
Every Tuesday morning
Lee Brown 810-791-2061
20812 Lantz Street
Clinton Twp., MI 48035
State City Name Venue Date/Time Contact
NE Omaha HY-VEE Grocery
108th and Fort St.
1st Thursday each month at 7:30am
Henry Lokke 3815 N. 100th St.
Omaha, NE 68134 (402)571-6467
NV Sparks FESC Retirees Various Every other month Brian Burke, 775-359-9245 [email protected]
NJ Central Ye Cottage Inn
149 W. Front St.
3rd Thursday each mo except June, July, Aug
Bernie Ondrey
NJ Edison NE Retail Accounting
Cheesecake Factory
Menlo Park
Edison, NJ
Every 2-3 months Anthony J. Pilato
516-561-1144
516-993-8499 (mobile)
NM Albuquerque Furrs Cafeteria
Wyoming Mall
First Tues each mo.,12:30 p.m.
Marc LaChey 505-275-2331
NY Buffalo Buffalo Retirees
The Wherle Restaurant
Every Wed at Noon
Jack Hauptman
716-440-4664
NC Charlotte Carolina Prime Steak House, 225 East Woodlawn Road
3rd Tuesday each month at 9:00am
Walt Miller 704-844-6488 or
Ralph Weddington 704-366-7226
OH Dayton Former R&D
employees
NCR Country Club
Reservations suggested
4th Wednesday each month
Carl Wick 937-433-1352
OH Dayton E&M Dayton Marion’s Pizza
Patterson and Shroyer
2nd Saturday of March and Oct
11:30—3:00 PM
Orville Huggins
937-436-1411
OH Dayton Dayton Area NCR Lunch Bunch
Varies 3rd Thursday each month, 11:45 a.m.
http://www.ncrlunchbunch.info
www.ncrlunchbunch.info
OH Dayton 3rd Party Support and
CTEC
(Retired or Displaced)
Milanos. 9572 Springboro Pike
1st Tuesday of each Month
11:30a.m.
To ENSURE SPACE, Notify: Chuck Dulaney [email protected]
John Teserovitch [email protected] or Keith Walden [email protected]
PA Harrisburg Peachtree Rest &Lounge
251 N Progress Ave.
Last Tuesday each month at 9:00am
Ray Kowalick 717-626-2365
RI Cranston Green Acres Café
2131 Plainfield Pike
Johnston, RI 02909
Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.
Don Culton 401-942-5594
SC Columbia ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating
Out)
JustUs
1208 Knox Abbot Dr
Cayce
2nd Thursday each month at 9:00 a.m.
Frank Thrower 803-356-5067
SC Greenville Fatz Café US 123
Easley, SC
Saturday noon every 2-3 months
Ted Webb 864-234-7869
TX Austin McDonalds
183 & Braker
1st Monday each month 9am
James Tackett
WA Tacoma Ma’s Place
Near South Hill Mall
Puyallup Bowling
Every Tues and Thurs, 9:00 a.m.
WI Milwaukee Mayfair Mall Food Court
2nd Tues each mo., 9:00 a.m.
Don Eggert 414-453-8424
Canada Vancouver, BC XNCRs Group Lunch 1st Tues each month
Dick Phillips 604-526-8721
NCR REA News Page 13
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us know. Online versions can expedite delivery and
significantly reduce our printing costs! Please make
sure we have your correct email address in order for you
to login to the website.
The History of Teradata www.teradata.com/history
Check it out!
ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS
WITH CARL RENCH
http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php/Oral-
History:Carl_Rench
http://www.cbi.umn.edu/oh/pdf/oh072cr.pdf
Learn what they can do for you.
www.aarp.org
Important Contacts
NCR Benefits Center
P. O. Box 770003
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0071
800-245-9035
TDD# 800-610-4015
http://netbenefits.fidelity.com
United Health Care
800-889-2535
Http://www.myuhc.com
Medicare
800-MEDICARE (633-4227)
http://www.medicare.gov
Social Security
800-772-1213
http://www.socialsecurity.gov
NCR Corporation
937-445-5000
http://www.ncr.com
Teradata Corporation
800-242-4800
Http://www.teradata.com
NCR Stockholder Account Inquiries
Mellon Investor Services
85 Challenger Road
Overpeck Centre
Ridgefield, NJ 07660
800-627-2303
http://www.melloninvestor.com
MOVING?
Don’t forget to tell us your new address so we
can make sure you receive your newsletter.
Email us at [email protected], or write to:
NCR REA, P. O. Box 218, Germantown, OH
45327.
NCR REA News Page 14
REUNION 2014 INFORMATION NCR REA
Presents
REUNION 2014
September 11-12 - Fairborn, OH
This year, the NCR REA reunion will take place in Fairborn, OH. All events will start at the Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, which is next to the Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and just a few minutes from the National Air Force Museum. Following is the reunion schedule, followed by the registration form on the next page.
Hotel Accommodations
You may stay at the Hope Hotel, which is located in the same complex as the conference center. By staying there, you have easy access to the Thursday-night and Friday-morning activities. Presently, we have a block of rooms
reserved for our reunion, but you need to make reservations BEFORE August 1, 2014.
Cost: $89.00 per night
Contact the hotel directly at: www.hopehotel.com, or call (937) 879-2696.
As you complete the Registration Form provided on the next page, please make sure to specify your lunch and tour preferences.
PLEASE NOTE: To attend Reunion 2014:
You MUST be an REA member, a spouse of an REA member, or a guest of an REA member, and You MUST be registered.
Your Board of Directors is anxiously looking forward to another great reunion. We hope all of you can join us and spend time with your NCR friends and former colleagues. Our NCR careers were unique experiences, and the relationships we made during those years are indeed a special and important part of our lives.
We look forward to seeing you in September!
DATE TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION & DETAILS
Thursday, Sept. 11 6 - 10 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Buffet (sponsored by NCR)
Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center
Full complimentary Buffet
Cash bar for beer, wine, and mixed drinks
Background music provided
Display of NCR pictures from archives
Friday, Sept. 12 9 - 10 a.m. Breakfast Buffet Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center
10 a.m. - Noon Annual Meeting Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center
Chuck Stuart (President) starts things off
NCR Guest speaker: To be announced
Noon Lite Lunch Buffet Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center
1:30 - 5 p.m. Tours (guided or self-guided)
National Air Force Museum
NCR REA News Page 15
Your registration fee covers ALL reunion activities, including the Thursday, Sept. 11 evening reception
and buffet (6-10 p.m.), and admission to the National Air Force Museum on Friday, Sept. 12.
$10.00 for single member reservation $ _______________
$10.00 for one spouse or guest $ _______________
Total Enclosed: $ _______________
Friday Breakfast Buffet (9 a.m.) and Annual Meeting (10 a.m. - Noon)
To assure adequate planning, please register. # attending: _______
Friday Lite Luncheon (Noon - 1 p.m.) - Please select lunch choice (one per person):
___ Hope Cobb Salad (grilled chicken, bacon, egg, fresh veggies, bleu cheese, choice dressing, rolls)
___ Hope Croissant Club (sliced turkey, baked ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, chips, pickle)
___ Club Hoagie (smoked roast turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, chips, pickle)
Friday National Air Force Museum Tours (1:30 - 5 p.m.) - Please select desired tour (one per person):
____ WWI and WWII ____ Cold War and Modern Times
____ Korea and Vietnam ____ Self-Guided
Name: ________________________________________Spouse/Guest ________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________ Year Retired: _____________________
Phone: ____________________________ Email address:: _________________________________________
Please RSVP by Sept. 1, 2014. Return this registration form with your check to:
NCR REA, Inc.
P. O. Box 218
Germantown, OH 45327
REUNION 2014
September 11-12, 2014
Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center
Fairborn, OH
THE TALE END C O L O N E L D E E D S , 1 9 0 4
NCR REA News Page 16
NCR REA, Inc.
P. O. Box 218
Germantown, OH 45327-0218
www.ncr-rea.org
A s superintendent
of The National
Cash Register
Company in
1904, Deeds was
carrying unusually heavy
responsibilities for a man
only 30 years old.
Just five years prior, he
joined NCR as an engineer!
Quite an accomplished,
driven professional for such
a young man!
Content courtesy of The Core Memory, www.thecorememory.com
