Posted by JAM/CA on 3/30/10 4:31pm
Msg #329666
Retirement of Commission
I e-mailed a dear friend today, that announced she was retiring her commission due to health issues. She was in the process of destroying her embosser, seals and packing up her journals to return to the County Clerk. Her commission expired last Saturday.
She was feeling rather melancholy as she shredded the last evidence of everything notarial. I felt bad for her. She loved what she did. For years she served the public with honesty and integrity. There is no gold watch when you finish your commission as a Notary Public.
I sent her a Thank You for serving the public and her years as a Notary Public. She will be 80 years old on the 7th of April. It would be nice if we had a way to recognize notaries after years of service.
Perhaps some enterprising Notary Public could come up with something to recognize these people. Even if it were as simple as a Thank You card to be sent to people when they retire their commission. Any ideas?
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Reply by Notarysigner on 3/30/10 4:50pm
Msg #329670
Re: PLS CHECK pm n/m
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Reply by Glenn Strickler on 3/30/10 4:51pm
Msg #329671
Get some friends together and have a party. That will mean more than anything.
I retired from a large corporation after working nearly 40 years for them, and yes, I got a couple of things from the company, but it's the parties thrown by friends and co-workers and their continued friendship that I hold dear, not anything the company gave me.
And of course, my memories of coming back from Vietnam and being called a baby killer for my troubles wasn't pleasant, but we had one hell of a party and still get together every so often and have a good time. It's the people, not the employer. It's also the same for millions of people who are self-employed when they get to a point to retire. We have parties.
So throw her a party and keep in touch ... That's where it's at. Then she can move on.
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Reply by JAM/CA on 3/30/10 5:01pm
Msg #329674
Thank you Glenn and I do agree. Also, Thank You for your service in Vietnam. Both my brothers served. I understand the friendship part and a party with family, peers and friends.
I was thinking more on the lines of a separate fund, perhaps through NR for retiring notaries. Each notary paying $5 a year towards it. A Thank you, bouquet of flowers and a certificate of recognition could be sent.
My friend was having a hard time parting with her last Certificate of Commission, she felt like it was a badge of honor.
Thank you again for your response.
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Reply by Notarysigner on 3/30/10 5:34pm
Msg #329680
I did like you Glenn...I got the 'ol watch Camera but I paid for my own retirement party. I rented a micro brewery in Seattle and catered food, had a cigar bar and free beer for my invited guest ( no company involvement). Most of the guys I worked with who retired after me did the same thing, we are all very close still and that was 13 years ago.
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Reply by Notarysigner on 3/30/10 5:36pm
Msg #329681
JAM, I would contribute to your goal .
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Reply by JAM/CA on 3/30/10 5:42pm
Msg #329688
Thank you! Perhaps this could be done through Pay Pal. Voluntary for anyone that would want to contribute $5 or less per year. Of course, names would have to be sent of retiring notaries with address. I can't imagine it would be that difficult.
If the fund became big enough, it may also serve other purposes.
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 3/30/10 5:50pm
Msg #329692
It's a lovely idea Joan, but who would manage the funds, who would keep a list of notaries and their retirement dates etc?
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Reply by BrendaTx on 3/30/10 6:11pm
Msg #329697
Re: Retirement of Commission - Lovely idea
but it would cause a nightmare of paperwork, alright.
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Reply by Prosperity on 3/30/10 6:15pm
Msg #329699
Re: Retirement of Commission - Lovely idea
I don't know how you feel about this, but maybe you can see who's interested by sending you a PM, and you can give an address. We all can send a card to the designated address and you present them all to her at once. I think she would love to get cards from notaries from all over the US.
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Reply by jba/fl on 3/30/10 6:21pm
Msg #329703
Excellent idea Prosperity....I like that. n/m
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Reply by Yoli/CA on 3/30/10 6:29pm
Msg #329705
Re: Excellent idea Prosperity....I like that.
Joan:
I, personally, believe Prosperity's idea is the most feasible. Your idea is WONDERFUL. However, it does have its drawbacks.
If you care to either post your friend's name or send it on to me, I would love to send her a Congratulations on Retirement card. Again, I can send it to you to forward or present to her or you can give her address either via PM or forum posting.
Either way, I would be honored to do my little share of thanking her for her service and congratulating her on her retirement.
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Reply by JAM/CA on 3/30/10 6:56pm
Msg #329712
Notaries are the kindest people in the world :)
Thank you all for your responses. It would be lovely if she received cards or e-mails from all of you.
Her name and address:
Stella Krukov
959 Algonquin Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
E-mail: [e-mail address]
I am very grateful for the kindness you've shown.
Joan Malone
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 3/30/10 6:59pm
Msg #329713
Re: Notaries are the kindest people in the world :)
OK - let's bombard Stella with thank you cards Let's make her feel special (as she is)
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 3/30/10 6:59pm
Msg #329714
Re: Notaries are the kindest people in the world :)
OK - let's bombard Stella with thank you cards Let's make her feel special (as she is)
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Reply by Prosperity on 3/30/10 7:35pm
Msg #329718
Re: Notaries are the kindest people in the world :)
My card will be in the mail tomorrow. One more suggestion. Maybe you should post this for the next several days. I know some people don't log on everyday and you don't want the message to get lost before you can get the message out.
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Reply by Sylvia_FL on 3/30/10 7:47pm
Msg #329723
Re: Notaries are the kindest people in the world :)
"Maybe you should post this for the next several days."
Not a good idea to post the same message for several days. Can you imagine the responses?
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Reply by JAM/CA on 3/30/10 7:49pm
Msg #329724
Thank you so much Prosperity :0
Your idea was excellent. Don't want people to get overwhelmed with too many postings. I don't think that would be appreciated.
Thank you to all who send a card or e-mail. It is much appreciated!
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Reply by MW/VA on 3/30/10 9:14pm
Msg #329736
Re: Thank you so much Prosperity :0
I'll consider it an honor to send her a card. Thanks for the post.
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Reply by JanetK_CA on 3/30/10 9:30pm
Msg #329741
Re: Notaries are the kindest people in the world :)
Joan, your lovely idea to recognize this woman is very commendable. But isn't there some other way to do this? I don't want to be a wet blanket, but you've already posted her age, and now her address on a public forum. Or is this a business address, I hope? If this is a home address, let's all copy it down quick, then see if you can have this message removed.
As a single person, I'd be very unhappy if someone posted my home address on any public (and searchable) forum, even with good intentions. While it could be found if someone wanted to badly enough, I'd rather not make it any easier for them. It's not an issue of paranoia, just a matter of reasonable caution and common sense. jmho
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Reply by SheilaSJCA on 3/31/10 1:37pm
Msg #329817
any friend of Joans is a friend of mine, I'll send a card n/m
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Reply by Ireneky on 3/30/10 9:14pm
Msg #329737
Card is in the mail
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Reply by Linda Juenger on 3/30/10 9:21pm
Msg #329740
I'm going to send her a combination birthday/retirement card. She has 2 special accomplishments at once. She sounds like a sweet lady.
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Reply by Claudine Osborne on 3/30/10 9:56pm
Msg #329743
I will be sending a birthday card and a retirement card..This is such a nice feel good thing to do! Thank you for posting this..
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