Official publication of NCR REA, Inc. www.ncr-rea.org 3rd Quarter 2014 WHAT’S INSIDE From Chuck, Our President . . . . . . . . . . 1 From Your Editor . . . . 2 Did You Know . . . . . . 3 New Members . . . . . . 4 In Remembrance . . . . 4 NCR in the News . . . . 5 From Our Members . . . 7 Events Calendar . . . . . 10 FYI & Contacts . . . . . . 12 Directions to Reunion 13 Reunion 2014 . . . . . . 14 Reunion Registration . 15 The Tale End . . . . . . . 16 NCR REA N EWS F ROM CHUCK , O UR P RESIDENT D ear valued members. We wish you many hearty greetings from your trustees, administrator, and newsletter editor. Welcome to our 3 rd Quarter newsletter, which is once again highlighted with news about our Reunion/Annual Meeting event scheduled for Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September 12, at the Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center/ Hope Hotel in Fairborn, OH. The Thursday evening Reunion is a chance for members and their spouses and guests to socialize while enjoying a delicious buffet hosted by NCR. Friday highlights include our Annual Meeting, and an NCR update presented by Bill VanCuren, Chief Information Officer. After lunch, we have scheduled a performance about Katharine Wright, the sister of Orville and Wilbur Wright. The presenter, Betty Darst, is a nationally known historian on the Wright Brothers and on the role of women in early aviation. This will be followed by tours of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. See pages 13-15 for directions, conference details, and registration form. And please help us make this a successful event by registering as soon as you receive this issue. Finally, in response to your inquiries about the NCR Pension Plan Buyout, please refer to the brief statement under our In-The-Know Tidbits, page 2, Best regards, Chuck Stuart, President Newsletter Volume 18, Issue 3
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Official publication of NCR REA, Inc. www.ncr-rea.org 3rd Quarter 2014
WHAT’S INSIDE
From Chuck, Our President . . . . . . . . . .
1
From Your Editor . . . . 2
Did You Know . . . . . . 3
New Members . . . . . . 4
In Remembrance . . . . 4
NCR in the News . . . . 5
From Our Members . . . 7
Events Calendar . . . . . 10
FYI & Contacts . . . . . . 12
Directions to Reunion 13
Reunion 2014 . . . . . . 14
Reunion Registration . 15
The Tale End . . . . . . . 16
NCR REA NEWS
FROM CHUCK, OUR PRESIDENT
D ear valued members. We wish you
many hearty greetings from your
trustees, administrator, and
newsletter editor.
Welcome to our 3rd Quarter newsletter, which is
once again highlighted with news about our
Reunion/Annual Meeting event scheduled for
Thursday, September 11, and Friday, September
12, at the Richard C. Holbrooke Conference
Center/ Hope Hotel in Fairborn, OH.
The Thursday evening Reunion is a chance for members and their spouses and
guests to socialize while enjoying a delicious buffet hosted by NCR. Friday
highlights include our Annual Meeting, and an NCR update presented by Bill
VanCuren, Chief Information Officer. After lunch, we have scheduled a
performance about Katharine Wright, the sister of Orville and Wilbur Wright.
The presenter, Betty Darst, is a nationally known historian on the Wright
Brothers and on the role of women in early aviation. This will be followed by
tours of the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
See pages 13-15 for directions, conference details, and registration form. And
please help us make this a successful event by registering as soon as you
receive this issue.
Finally, in response to your inquiries about the NCR Pension Plan Buyout,
please refer to the brief statement under our In-The-Know Tidbits, page 2,
Best regards,
Chuck Stuart,
President
Newslet ter Volume 18, Issue 3
NCR REA News Page 2
Board of Trustees
Chuck Stuart, President
Mike Freeman, Vice President
Ken Carr, Secretary
Greg Jump, Treasurer
Don Barmore
Barb Miller
Lew Cluxton
Charlie McGratty
Dan Taylor
George Ellis
Jack Wheeler
Administrator Sue Schweitzer
Newsletter Editor Steve Wicinski
Webmaster Lesley AJ Baumann
NCR REA MISSION
Our mission is to keep members informed on issues related to NCR Corporation and other matters of interest. The REA was started
in 1996, and helps
perpetuate the legacy of NCR Corporation and its people. Membership in NCR REA is a great way to stay connected to NCR and its people.
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DID YOU KNOW . . . ( S U B M I T T E D B Y K E N C A R R )
O ne of our NCR REA members emailed the following funnies to Chuck Stuart. Immediately, Chuck
and I both felt that all our members would enjoy these.
The word "Lexphillie" is used to describe phases or sentences that play on words. For example,
"You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish." Every year, competitions are held to see who can come up
with the best lexphillie. Below are entries that have been submitted over time.
� I tried to catch some fog. I mist.
� When chemists die, they barium.
� Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.
� A soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
� I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time.
� How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it.
� I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me.
� This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I'd never met herbivore.
� I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down.
� I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.
� They told me I had type A blood, but it was a type-O.
� This dyslexic man walks into a bra .
� PMS jokes aren't funny, period.
� I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
� A cross-eyed teacher lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils.
� When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble.
� What does a clock do when it's hungry? It goes back four seconds.
� I wondered why the cricket ball was getting bigger. Then it hit me!
� Broken pencils are pointless.
� What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
� England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
� I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.
� I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx.
� All the toilets in London police stations have been stolen. Police say they have nothing to go on.
� I took the job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.
� Velcro - what a rip off!
� Cartoonist found dead in home. Details are sketchy
NCR REA News Page 4
NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME Blosser, Ronald (Ron), Erie, PA
Denman, Joyce (Devonne), Centerville, OH
Melnick, Arthur, Wyndmoor, PA
Tillman, Rita, Trotwood, OH
Tribby, Eileen, Centerville, OH
Clason, Don, 82, Sarasota, FL, 2/7/14
Cook, Norman, 73, Richland Hills, TX, /23/14
Cover, Vance, 82, Kansas City, MO, 7/10/14
Dews, Roy, 88, Suwanee, GA, 5/19/14
Gomez, John, 69, Vandalia, OH, 5/1/14
Higgins, John, 77, Westborough, MA, 3/29/14
Johnson, Clarence, 90, Miamisburg, OH, 5/16/14
McBroom, Calvin, 78, Morrow, GA, 1/21/14
Mercer, Judy, 73, Malta, OH, 2/27/14
Moeller, Paul W., 84, Steamboat Springs, CO, 12/14/13
Nann, James, 83, Kings Mountain, NC, 2/5/14
Schieman, Don, 88, Centerville, OH, 6/17/14
Tillman, Albert, 71, The Villages, FL, 3/14/14
NCR REA News Page 5
NCR IN THE NEWS . . .
Technology Association of Georgia Recognizes NCR as a Top 10 Innovative Company
Consumer transaction technologies leader joins prestigious list of companies leading a tech evolution in Georgia DULUTH, GA – April 10, 2014 – NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), announced today it is a recipient of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) "Top 10" Award, as one of Georgia's 10 most innovative technology companies. TAG is the state's leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia's technology industry. The “Top 10” most innovative technology companies are chosen from among TAG’s "Top 40" 2014 list and were chosen based on a number of criteria, including: degree of innovation; scope and financial impact of innovation; likelihood of success; and promotion of Georgia's innovative efforts nationally and internationally. “The Top 10 Awards are given to an elite group of companies whose products and solutions are not only changing their respective industries, they are also putting Georgia on the map as a state where technology innovation can thrive,” said Tino Mantella, president and CEO of TAG. “We applaud each of these companies for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community and being showcased as such at our annual Georgia Technology Summit.” NCR was recognized for its innovation in designing and developing its innovative NCR Mobile Pay solution in the state of Georgia. NCR Mobile Pay enables consumers to take action instead of waiting. Restaurant patrons can easily review an order, add to it, tip and pay, and take a survey – all directly from their smartphone. NCR Mobile Pay transforms the guest experience while also improving order accuracy, increasing speed of service and reducing the potential of credit card fraud for restaurant operators. “The competition for Top 10 recognition was particularly fierce this year,” said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leaonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. “The Top 10 demonstrate the depth and breadth of Georgia’s technology community. We are pleased to recognize this group of companies and believe that the community will be just as impressed as we are by their innovation and impact on Georgia’s technology industry.” ”Our goal is to make everyday transactions easier for our customers and consumers,” says Kim Eaton, president, NCR Hospitality. ”This prestigious award from the Technology Association of Georgia recognizes the important work that NCR’s employees do every day on behalf of our customers, helping them innovate and deliver exceptional banking, shopping, traveling and dining experiences.” The complete list of TAG 2014 Top 10 Innovative Companies includes: ·
NCR recognized for its global leadership development program
Leader in consumer transaction technologies wins prestigious 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Award DULUTH, Ga., May 7, 2014 — NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, has been recognized for its “Leading for Success” global leadership development program as part of the 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Awards. This year’s award recipients were recently unveiled by HR.com and Leadership Excellence at the Global Leadership Excellence Forum. "Leadership is an art that requires constant practice and focus to master,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "The award winners from the 2014 Leadership 500 Excellence Awards program are the top firms with outstanding leadership programs from over 1,250 nominated companies. To be in the top 10 percent of any category is truly spectacular, and it's a true demonstration of the hard work and effort by these great companies.” A commitment to investing in training and development for leaders and employees is a key tenet in NCR’s transformation into a hardware-enabled, software-driven business. Today, NCR enables more than 485 million transactions daily across retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and small business. Since launching the four and one-half day leadership development experience, “Leading for Success,” in 2012, more than 800 NCR leaders from across the globe have completed the customized training. Led by members of the Human Resources and executive teams, leaders focus on four critical areas: developing leadership skills, improving coaching skills, gaining a greater understanding of NCR’s business strategy and understanding how employees help to drive customer success. “Leadership is a cornerstone of any successful company,” said NCR Chairman and CEO Bill Nuti. “By bringing in the best talent and giving managers the tools and business knowledge to inspire, motivate and lead our 29,000 employees on our journey of reinvention, we build the foundation for continued success for NCR and our customers.”
D I R E C T ION S T O R I C HARD C . HO L B RO O K CONF ERE N CE
CE NT ER & HO P E HO TE L
From North, East or West:
1. From I-70, take Exit 44A
(I-675 South) towards
WPAFB. Drive 6 miles.
Stay in right lane through
construction. (The sign for
Hope Hotel is at mile marker
21.6.)
2. From I-675, take Exit 20
(Dayton-Yellow Springs
Road).
3. Turn left at the light at the end of the exit.
4. Continue on Dayton-Yellow Springs Road for approximately 2.2 miles. You will go through 6-7 traffic
lights. (The last light is Kauffman Road.) Cross the railroad tracks and proceed to Gate 12A.
5. Enter at Gate 12A on the right at the traffic light.
6. Make an immediate right into the Hope Hotel/Conference Center. DO NOT GO THROUGH THE
SECURITY GATE!
7. Follow the drive around to the first entrance under the canopy. This is the Richard C. Holbrook Conference
Center.
8. If you are going to the Hope Hotel, follow the drive around to the back side of the Conference Center,
which takes you to the hotel lobby.
From the South:
Take I-75 N to Exit 40 onto I-675. Then follow the directions above, starting with Step 2.
NOTE: GPS systems usually DO NOT work on Federal property.
NCR REA News Page 14
REUNION 2014 INFORMATION NCR REA Presents
REUNION 2014
September 11-12 - Fairborn, OH
This year, the NCR REA reunion will take place in Fairborn, OH. All events will start at the Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, which is next to the Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and just a few minutes from the National Air Force Museum. Following is the reunion schedule, followed by the registration form on the next page.
Hotel Accommodations
You may stay at the Hope Hotel, which is located in the same complex as the conference center. By staying there, you have easy access to the Thursday-night and Friday-morning activities. Presently, we have a block of rooms
reserved for our reunion, but you need to make reservations BEFORE August 1, 2014.
Cost: $89.00 per night
Contact the hotel directly at: www.hopehotel.com, or call (937) 879-2696.
As you complete the Registration Form provided on the next page, please make sure to specify your lunch and tour preferences.
PLEASE NOTE: To attend Reunion 2014:
You MUST be an REA member, a spouse of an REA member, or a guest of an REA member, and You MUST be registered.
Your Board of Directors is anxiously looking forward to another great reunion. We hope all of you can join us and spend time with your NCR friends and former colleagues. Our NCR careers were unique experiences, and the relationships we made during those years are indeed a special and important part of our lives.
