SFSRA Summer Luncheon
Thursday, June 12, 2025
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Chops and Hops Restaurant
2 South Main Street
Watkinsville, GA 30677
RSVP requested by Friday, June 6
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The Southern Forest Service Retirees Association will hold our Summer Luncheon for all members and guests on Thursday, June 12, starting at 11:00 AM. We're trying a new venue! Chops and Hops in Watkinsville is less than 10 miles from downtown Athens and 5 miles from the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Avoid Atlanta traffic, see old friends, and make a day of it, seeing attractions in and around Athens!
Lunch includes 2 sliders and 2 sides with drink. Check out Chops and Hops at https://www.chopsandhops.com/
Cost is $25/person to be paid at the luncheon by cash or check only.
Please RSVP by Friday, June 6, if you plan to attend by replying to this email or by contacting Gretta Boley at 318-623-1911 or msgretta23@gmail.com.
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Please note that we must guarantee payment for RSVP numbers, so your RSVP is a commitment to cover these costs if you are unable to attend.
Program to be announced--stay tuned!
Please join us for fun and fellowship!
Help spread the word. Bring your spouses and guests!
Membership is not required to attend. We'd love to see you there!
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​SFSRA News -Successful Virtual Gathering of Members!
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When: Tuesday, April 29, 4:00-5:30 pm, Eastern
Where: On Zoom!
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Topics:
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American Chestnut Restoration with Rex Mann
Use Passcode: pnD1c.qw
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National Association of Forest Service Retirees with Frank Beum
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We tried something new! To add opportunity for members to stay in touch and renew connections, we held a "virtual gathering" on Zoom. We had a great discussion of American Chestnut by Rex Mann (Available to download). Frank Beum also gave us an update on the Forest Service. This was a great opportunity for reconnecting with other FS Retirees. Watch out for future calls!​​​​​​
Renew Your Membership Now! Membership renewal for 2025 is now $25
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If you want to pay ahead, dues for future years are $25; dues previously paid for future years at the old rate will be honored.
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You may renew your membership online or through the Post Office. To renew online, fill out the member registration form on our website (button below) and submit dues payment by credit card through PayPal.
To renew through the Post Office, fill out the member registration form on the back page of the newsletter and mail it and a check payable to SFSRA to
Dick Rightmyer
405 Christopher Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501-2220.
SFSRA Passes Constitutional Revision and Dues Increase
The Southern Forest Service Retirees Association voted to approve proposed revisions to the Association Constitution at the annual business meeting, held December 12, 2024, at the 57th Fighter Group Restaurant at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport in Atlanta. Revisions were passed by unanimous voice vote of members present in accordance with the Constitution.
As provided by the revised Constitution, the Board’s decision to raise annual dues from $15 to $25 went into effect for 2025 membership on January 1. Dues paid before January 1 are honored at the old rate; dues paid after January 1 are at the new rate. This dues increase is expected to remedy deficit spending incurred by the Association over the last few years.
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The Current Constitution can be viewed at the link at the top of the page.
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2024 Chattahoochee and SFSRA Fall Picnic
SFSRA members joined the local Chattahoochee retirees group for a cookout / pot luck at Don Carter State Park outside of Gainesville, GA, on September 17th. Larry Luckett and Mike Ferguson grilled hamburgers and all brought their favorite sides. The food was great and the fellowship even better!
Back row (standing)- Wanda Miller, Jerry Pless, Luis Mundo, Vanessa Hampton, Mike Hampton, Vickie Sell, Kay Pigg, Alan Pigg, Debbie Meriwether, David Meriwether, Jane Cudabac, Sonny Cudabac, Tom Darden, Lynn Smith, Pete Lashoto, Wayne Herron, Bill Elliott, Tami Ferrier, Jim Spano, Mike Beattie, Eric Schmeckpeper, John Caffin; Lea Wofford.
Front row (sitting/kneeling) – Wayne Miller, Dianne Mundo, Gretta Boley, Pat Hopton, Larry Luckett, Rachel Schneider, Debbie Caffin, Mike Ferguson, Dick Rightmyer, Tim Mersmann.
Not present for photo:- Vickie Satterfield.
History and Culture of the Southern Region-
The Forest History Society has several historical documents and literature about the Forest and Range lands of the southern region. Check these out
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