On Tuesday, June 26, 2007 ACCESS-Retired held the “First Annual Retirement Dinner” at the Holiday Inn – Independence. 

 Twenty-three ACCESS retirees, thirteen ACCESS active members, and four guests attended the dinner.  Invitations were sent to 123 retirees going back to the year 2000.  Active ACCESS members received invitations in their mailboxes.  Download Flyer/Reservation Form: Retirement Dinner-2007.

Dr. Terry Ryan, CCBMRDD Superintendent, and John McLaughlin, HR Director, greeted the arriving guests.  A printed program was provided listing the names and positions of all 209 ACCESS retirees. 

Attendees dinned on a choice of prime rib, salmon, chicken or vegetarian meals.  By all accounts a great time was had by all.