Rochester Retirees Luncheon

For several years now retirees and those who had worked at Rochester have gathered for a spring and fall luncheon. RiverCrest. Many of you will remember the meetings held there plus Nino catered our picnics at Addison Oaks where our luncheons are held. Over 60 were in attendance this spring and are looking forward to our fall luncheon. Joe and Marilyn Logan (Florida) planned a trip to Michigan around our luncheon date. No date for the fall get-together has been selected at this time. Thanks to Karen Hunter and Ramona Hepfner for making the arrangements. For more info, contact Ramona at: r.hepfner@earthlink.net

Budd -- A Place for Bonding, says Bondy

Hi Paul!

Thanks for a great e-mail and a great idea! It's hard to sum up 20 working years into a 'philosophy', but I think many of us share the feeling that the work we did each day was not just for a paycheck (although that was important!) or to further the company's goals, but because our fellow employees needed what we did, to do what they had to do. At least for me, it was a personal thing.

We may not have been able to articulate the company credo, but we felt what we did was worthwhile and necessary to someone. Ideas like The Budd Institute gave us a chance to meet employees all up and down the corporate ladder and establish ties we would not otherwise have had.

My wish for you and all the Budd gang on this day is health and happiness and a joyous 4th of July!

Karen Bondy

Hooray for the Red, White and Budd

LET'S HEAR IT FOR EDWARD G. BUDD...AN AMERICAN 'PIONEER'! His legacy left us filled with pride in a company born of one man's ingeniuity and skill and steeped in traditional patriotism and pride. I am one of many who remember the 'original' Budd Company. I am extremely proud to have contributed 25 years of my service, and I continue to be rewarded each month for my hard work and loyalty. My memories are many, which include the American flag that flew proudly out front, first in Philadelphia,and last in Troy. May God bless all of those who contributed to this wonderful company on this Fourth of July. Today, there is only ONE remaining soldier who fought in WWI. May we never forget all of our friends who served so that we can enjoy the freedoms we treasure today.

Lynne Wikarski, Indian River, MI (lynneupnorth@fastmail.fm)

Budd Family Loses Norm Freitag

Norm Freitag, the friendly engineer who worked at The Budd Company Technical Center, died June 26.

May 21 Budd Retirees Reunion

May 21 was a day of reunion for old and dear friends who retired from The Budd Company.

More than 60 Budd retirees met at the Rochester Chop House for lunch. In attendance were Budd people who retired 20 years ago and some that retired last year.

Thanks to Mercedes Godin for arranging the event. It may be an annual affair.

If you attended the Budd Retiree Luncheon and would like to tell us about your experience, please do so on Budd Company Blogs.