Fifth Anniversary Gathering - At Main Campus

It was just about this day of the year in 2006 when a half-dozen Edison retirees met to explore the idea from Cathryn Essinger, thence passed along to Sharon Robinson, to form a group for Edison retirees.  The group that met decided to try a date in late September 2006 at a central location that might appeal to as many retirees as possible.  A quip at the time suggested we might name the group The Dimbulbs “because we don’t shine as brightly as we did as Edison luminaries.”  The first gathering planned by the formative members was successful, with nearly one-quarter of locally-residing retirees in attendance. Several retirees living out of the Miami Valley sent along regrets with best wishes to the group.

The initial attendees voted to meet on a monthly basis until, or unless, the attendance waned.  The Culbertson Family graciously hosted a Christmas luncheon/brunch the first December.  The group braved a devastating snowstorm the first February and the Roeths provided a thoroughly memorable autumn weekend outing at their southeast Ohio family retreat, Stony Broke, a couple of years later.  We have experienced and survived family losses, gains, illnesses, marriages, births and a host of world-class travel adventures.  Brunches have been attended by as few as 3 or 4 (rare), and as many as a score and a half.  At the request of many, we have expanded the group to include former long-time Edison employees, and Dimbulb “wannabees.” Over time we have settled in on brunches that are normally held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Tim Hortons location in Piqua.  Occasionally we meet elsewhere, as is the case this month.

September 14, 2011 is the official fifth anniversary of the Dimbulbs.  We decided to meet on the Edison main campus, and were welcomed to do so by Edison’s current president, Dr. Cristobal Valdez.  The dining room adjacent to, and entered from the Edison cafeteria has been reserved for the occasion.  Edison professional, Ryan Honeyman, will take the fifth anniversary photograph at or near 11 a.m.  We encourage you to come as early as 9 a.m. and stay on campus as long as you like; the dining room is reserved until 1 p.m.

Always remember – if you don’t join us for a brunch,
you will be missed.