Thursday, February 16

Tim Lawson recently had a visit from Joe and JoJo Chaddic. Tim sent me a picture of their visit.

Friday, February 17

Several weeks ago I sent out an e-mail to all about a little known Veteran's Benefit. Since then I have had several requests for a repeat of the this information. So it will be available to all, I have posted it to the CANDOER Web site for future reference. It may be found at:    Useful Information

Tuesday, February 28

Tom and Carol Holbrook furnished a new e-mail address. Thanks for helping me keep my records up-to-date!

Sunday, March 18

1. Ann Clavette has joined the on-line world. She furnished an e-mail address.

2. Hal Gerwig furnished a new snail-mail address.

Saturday, April 14

The spring issue of the CANDOER newsletter has been posted for your reading enjoyment.

Web Version
Microsoft Word Format
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) Format

Sunday, April 15

Judy Chidester furnished an up-date to her bio.

Thursday, April 19

I received the below from James Prosser today:

After a prolonged illness, retired Foreign Service communicator and CANDOER Robert (Pete) A. Lacock died peacefully at home with his family in Madison, Wisconsin, April 17, 2012. There will be no public services. Wife Janice said his passing was a blessing, although he'll really be missed by all the family and friends.

For those of us who knew Pete, he really was quite a personality. Without doubt, his total service in years at just two Foreign Service posts he really loved, Geneva (about eight years) and Niamey (about six years in two different assignments), greatly exceeded what others would normally expect.

Expressions of sympathy and condolence may be sent to his wife, Janice, at:

Janice Lacock
778 Sky Ridge Drive
Madison, WI 53719-3316
E-mail: janicelacock@hotmail.com (new address)

Thursday, May 17

I have posted to the Useful Information page a "Survivors Guide" issued by NARFE for Federal Employees. This information can be read or printed and contains all of the vital information necessary to report a death to OPM as well as a sample letter and personal family information that would be beneficial to surviving family members. Survivors Guide

The Pacific Northwest CANDOERs group held their spring luncheon on Monday, March 14. This year they decided to shake it up a little and went on a luncheon cruise up and down the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. It was a beautiful day, in the high 80's. The company on the boat was great, as was the scenery along the route. A wonderful time was had by all.