From the Archives: United Way Retirees Association’s Who, What, Where, & When

In honor of our 35th Anniversary, United Way NEXT is excited to feature articles from past issues of the original United Way Retirees Association newsletter! 

​This month, we’re highlighting a recurring series that ran for over 15 years! First introduced in Fall 1991, the Who, What, Where, & When column encouraged members to share personal milestones, travels, and updates, offering a casual and heartfelt way to stay connected. In its debut issue, it started with just three submissions & has since grown into the Making Connections series you know and love!

The original request for submissions in the September 1991 UWRA newsletter.

Who, What, Where, & When — Fall 1993

Send news of your achievements, hobbies, work and/or volunteer assignments to Arthur Plaut, UPDATE Editor. ​

• TRAVELS TO END VIOLENCE. ​ Stephen L. Angell, Clinton N. Comer, NY has travelled to Canada, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand promoting Alternatives to Violence Project of the Quicken. ​ A widower since 1988, he is practically a full-time volunteer writing foundation grant proposals or travelling. ​
  

• FINDS RETIREMENT FULFILLING. ​ Owen R. Davidson, Hershey, PA, travelled extensively for the International Executive Service Corps (1988-90) and serves as field associate (recruitment and training) for that group. " ​My active retirement," he says, "has been and is more fulfilling than I could have hoped for." ​
  

• SERVES AS CHAIRPERSON. ​ Owen W. Mahony, Warwick, RI, is currently serving as chairperson of the Rhode Island Advisory Committee on Aging. ​ He's still playing tennis and golf in the over 65 age group. ​
  

• STILL DOES YARDWORK. ​ "I still do all the yardwork but I'm not sure whether the mower or I will give out first," writes Charles X. Sampson, Madison, CT. ​ He notes that after serving on the local United Way board and in senior citizen organizations, he's withdrawn from community leadership roles—but still plays a lot of golf. ​
  

• 45 YEARS—AND GOING STRONG! ​ Ernest Tobin, Lancaster, PA, recently completed 45 years as a United Way professional, and in April, marked his tenth year with United Way of the Kennett (PA) Area. ​ During his career, Tobin served communities in Wilmington, DE; Wyandotte, MI; Orlando, FL; Harrisburg, Carlisle, Sharon, and Lancaster, PA. "I'm very much encouraged by what has been done by United Way of America under its new leadership ... ​ I was pleased to see that more emphasis will be placed on helping local United Ways," he writes in a summary of his career and thoughts of the future. ​
  

• HEADS THREE COMPANIES. ​ Rolland E. Hoffman, who now makes his home in Sarasota, FL, is keeping busy handling affairs of three business organizations in the business advisory field. ​
  

• WORKING ON CUTTING EDGE. ​ As Community Development Specialist at the Human Services Research and Design Laboratory, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina, Bernard J. Hyman finds it very satisfying work at "the cutting edge". ​ Hyman resides in Cary, NC, a suburb of Chapel Hill. ​
  

• SERVED AS PRESIDENTIAL CONSULTANT. ​ From 1970 to 1988, Edward A. Kirk, Keystone Heights, FL, served as a special assistant in the Senior Executive Corps in the Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan Administrations. ​ Currently he is a consultant to federal agencies in Waterbury, CT and Toms River, NJ. ​
  

• TWO DAYS A WEEK FOR KIDS. ​ In Miami, FL, George E. Rice is working two days a week with the Angel Corps, a project of Dade County's Health and Rehabilitation Services to aid foster children and their families. ​
  

• ASSIGNMENT: COSTA RICA. ​ Tom Cooley's most recent assignment as a member of the International Executive Service Corps was in Costa Rica. ​ Cooley, a Tucson, AZ resident, also served in Guatemala, the Philippines, and Jamaica.

The original artwork published in UWRA's Fall 1993 issue.

• PLANNING D-DAY VISIT TO NORMANDY. ​ John B. Dillencourt, Kaunakakai, HI, is planning to attend ceremonies marking the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy. ​ Jack is a member of the SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces) Veterans Association, and a charter member of the Battle for Normandy Foundation. ​ He continues as a board member of the United Way Statewide Association of Hawaii. ​
  

• ADJUNCT PROFESSOR. ​ Alden E. Godfrey is an adjunct professor of journalism and faculty advisor to the campus newspaper at the College of the Desert Palm Springs, CA. ​ He also had a major role with the Kids for Golf Tournament. ​
  

• SCORES CAMPAIGN SUCCESS. ​ Despite a declining economy, the closing of a local air base and United Way's national problems, Frank E. Healy, campaign consultant to the Desert Communities United Way (Victorville, CA) made up losses and exceeded last year's results. ​ Frank resides in Santa Maria, CA. ​

• RETIREMENT NOT FOR HER. ​ "I was going to volunteer for Oregon Literacy after six years of retirement—but they hired me," writes Patsy Kneass, Portland, OR. " ​I've worked for four years now, and when I get tired of it, I'll retire again!" ​ Patsy was recently introduced to her first great-grandchild.
  

• RETIREMENT NOT FOR HIM, EITHER! ​ After three years enjoying retirement, Robert E. Anthony, Mequon, WI, writes that he returned as full-time campaign director—and is handling special assignments for the balance of 1993. ​ Bob also serves as chairman of the board for a non-United Way agency for the blind. ​
  

• PUZZLES TIE HIM UP. ​ Furnishing materials for a continuing series of puzzle books published by Simon & Schuster prevents Charles A. ​Duerr, Charlevoix, MI, from becoming involved in any additional activities. ​
  

• HE'S LIVING A TOUGH LIFE. ​ Seven months in Florida playing golf in senior amateur tournaments and fishing at Lake Okeechobee, followed by the same routine (but at different courses and lakes) for five months in Ohio leads Donald J. Frey, Fort Myers, FL, to conclude that he's "really leading a tough life." ​
  

• A FULL SCHEDULE. Anna Rita Moroni, Detroit, MI, recently served as chairman of the United Way Volunteer Council annual meeting, and now is making brief trips throughout the USA. ​ She serves as a trustee for the St. Matthew Educational Foundation, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Executive Women International, and is a member of the St. Joseph Carmelite Guild. ​
  

• WORKS ON KIDS' BEHALF. ​ As guardian ad litem for the Summit County (Akron) OH Juvenile Court, Raymond Unk advances the best interests of dependent, neglected and abused children. ​ Ray enjoys various recreational activities and time spent with his own children and grandchildren. ​ He resides in Stow, OH. ​
  

• WEDDING ANNOUNCED. ​ The marriage of Mrs. Grace E. Ach and John H Yerger took place Saturday, May 15, at Boca Raton, FL. ​ John is a member of the UWRA Board of Directors.
  

• MAKES DEBUT AT CARNEGIE HALL. ​ Sunday, June 27, was a red-letter day for Henry W. Smith, UWRA'S secretary. ​ On that afternoon he made his musical debut at New York City’s Carnegie Hall.  A graduate of the New York College of Music, Smith is executives secretary of the Negro Opera Workshop and a director of the Dawson Art Guild. The following weekend Henry attended his 51st high school reunion in Beckley, WVA.

Special thanks to Editor Arthur Plaut & Desktop Production Artist Clare Chavez for this issue. 

As we celebrate 35 years of impact, we honor the voices and history that built the foundation of our organization.

To keep the celebration going all year long, visit our 35th Anniversary page to explore more stories, share your own, and help shape the next chapter of United Way NEXT. 💙

The first three submissions published in the "Who, What, Where, & When" column.