Fall 2020
Greetings SOU Retirees!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have lost their homes in this fire that has desecrated our community as well as those who have been battling the COVID-19 virus.  This is an unprecedented situation which has never occurred in this valley before.  

Normally, this newsletter offers information for the upcoming Fall luncheon.  Since the University has made the decision to only have virtual teaching this fall and because COVID-19 restrictions apply to the number of people who may attend luncheons, we have had to cancel the luncheon scheduled for October 2, 2020.   Our guest speaker was to be President Schott.  She has asked us to convey her disappointment at not being able to speak with us in person but hopes all retirees are well and safe.  She also is looking forward to speaking to us at a future luncheon.

Normally we would ask you to help support our Association with a modest donation of $20 to cover our operating costs.  But considering the plight of our colleagues, family and friends who may have lost everything, the Council recommends helping those 
in need in our community.  It is the best way to help our community.

A reminder to those with a virtual parking pass, remember to renew this pass this month.  Renewal must be done each year.  You can contact Jessica Wanderscheid at 541-552-6666 or email her at Wandersje@sou.edu.

We know we can come through this event by supporting each other in this time of grief and extreme need.

Until February 12, 2021, stay safe, stay healthy, and help those who are less fortunate than we are.

Bev De La Zerda
Leadership Council Volunteer
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HEALTH AND DEPARTURES

We have received word Joe Cox has had a stroke.  He has some paralysis and has a little trouble speaking but is making improvements each day.  We wish him the best in his recovery.

Unfortunately there have been several deaths among our members and associates.  They include: Marge Waite, Administrative Assistant in the Music Department; Gary Afseth, contractor who designed the Bookstore and Counseling Center at Stevenson Union plus other places on campus; Chris Skrepetos, Biology Department; and Bill Ericksen, Counseling.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and friends.

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