Vickie Ellis Serving Again as TVARA’s President
By VICKIE ELLIS, TVARA Valleywide President
We have had a recent change in leadership in the TVA Retirees Association. Effective July 1, I have assumed the role of TVARA Valleywide President again.
I am honored once more to lead this exciting organization that represents the dedicated retirees of TVA.
A big “thank you” to our outgoing President, Jo Anne Lavender. Jo Anne has done a wonderful job, and we very much appreciate her dedication. She isn’t going far, as she will continue to serve on the TVARA Board as Immediate Past President.
Other officers who assumed their new roles in January are Les Bays, Vice President, from the Upper East Tennessee Chapter, and Kate Davis, Secretary, from the Nashville Chapter. Remaining officers include Lisa Overly Treasurer; Richard Wilson, Membership Coordinator; and Penny Walker, Volunteer Coordinator. Terri Welty and Jean Bryson manage our administrative functions.
Recent chapter meetings were held throughout the Tennessee Valley and were well-attended. There were some picnics, interesting speakers, and an opportunity to reconnect with co-workers. TVA also provided an insulated cooler as a gift to all attendees.
We encourage you to attend your chapter meetings and get involved with the many projects chapter members are undertaking for the benefit of our communities. You can find a list of upcoming meetings in this newsletter.
We are very much looking forward to our annual TVA Retiree Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Friday, Sept.13, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Registration starts at 10 a.m., and the luncheon and program are scheduled to conclude at 1 p.m.
There will be many exhibitors representing STEM and robotics programs, Retirement Services, Delta Dental, Fidelity, and various TVA organizations. Registration is open until Sept. 6. Registration information can be found on page 16 of this newsletter.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and take advantage of the lakes, mountains and all the outdoor activities the Tennessee Valley has to offer.
See you Sept. 13!