Didier Remiot
During the recent executive board meeting of Bayard, Inc., Hubert Chicou announced that Bro. Didier Remiot, A.A. has been assigned to the Provincial Council of the French Province of the Augustinians of the Assumption. He will be serving as the Assistant Provincial for temporalities and finance. Regrettably, this new assignment will limit Didier’s work with us though he will retain his position on the Board of Directors for Bayard, Inc.

During the board meeting, Didier expressed that “it’s been a pleasure to work with each of you, and I will miss you all. However, it is time for me to change roles within our Assumption family, becoming responsible for the finances of the Assumptionists globally. I will remain on the Bayard Inc board of directors, though, allowing me to come back from time to time to visit so this is not a final goodbye. Please know that I wish everyone the best and appreciate our time working together.”

Bro. Didier’s work has been invaluable to the organization and growth of our company. I am so very grateful for the work that he has done, for the commitment he continues to honor, and for the support he has shown us in the United States. Let us all wish him well and pray for his peace and prosperity with God’s help!

Paix et prospérité, avec l’aide de Dieu!

Telemarketer Needed
We are looking to hire a part-time telemarketer, 25 hours per week. If anyone knows of a stay at home mom or a retired person that might be interested in working part-time, have them contact Karen for an interview.

Who’s In, Who’s Out
Kathleen vac July 7-11 and 21-25

Independence Day
Just a reminder that the New London office is closed July 3 and 4 in observance of the holiday.

Birthdays
Pam June 17
George June 21
Judy & Paul June 27
Danielle June 29

AEP 2008-09 Board Election Results
Congratulations to the AEP Board members, voted in by a majority of the membership.
VICE PRESIDENT
Dan Caton, President, McGraw-Hill Learning Group
DIRECTORS
David Beacom, Publisher, National Science Teachers Association
Bill Edwards, President, Siboney Learning Group
Joel Jacobson, VP of Strategy and Business Development, Discovery Education
Paul McFall, Senior Vice President Curriculum Group, Pearson
Bret Thomas, President & CEO, Bayard, Inc.
Lee Wilson, Principal, Headway Strategies

REMINDER
Bayard Company Picnic/Ballgame
Sunday, July 27
Dodd Stadium, Norwich
Connecticut Defenders vs. New Britain Rock Cats
Picnic Lunch starts at 11:30 am.
Game is at 1:05 pm

*If you are unable to attend, your attendance number has changed, or you would now like to come, please see Kerry M.

Who’s In, Who’s Out
Kathleen vac July 7-11 and 21-25

Independence Day
Just a reminder that the New London office is closed July 3 and 4 in observance of the holiday.

Birthdays
George June 21
Judy & Paul June 27
Danielle June 29
Marcie July 9
Sarah July 12
Anna Humaydan July 19
Karen July 30

Sad News
Funeral arrangements have been made for Jane Smart. The wake is Thursday from 5-8 pm at Dinoto Funeral Home on Pearl Street in Mystic.

The Funeral Mass is 1:30 on Friday at St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer (Top of Fort Hill), 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton. Anyone planning to attend the funeral may leave work at 1:00. Due to the lateness of the service, those attending will not need to return to the office.
Donations in memory of Jane may be made to National Foundation for Cancer Research (www.nfcr.org).

Who’s In, Who’s Out
June 8-20 Lise in St. Louis
June 14-20 Bret in St. Louis
June 16-17 Kathleen vacation

Holiday
Just a reminder that the New London office is closed July 3 and 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Birthdays
Rob June 13
Pam June 17
George June 21
Judy & Paul June 27
Danielle June 29

Memorial Service
Anyone attending Betty’s memorial service can leave at 3:00 pm on Friday. This will allow time to travel and freshen up if needed. However, St. Andrew's is not a large church so you may want to arrive early to get a seat.

Here's a link to the Obituaries in the Westerly Sun. Once on the Sun web site, click on Modify Search. Type in Betty's name and then scroll to "up to 7 days" for Date Range. There's a guest book should anyone want to send their wishes to the family.

http://www.legacy.com/thewesterlysun/Obituaries.asp?Page=SearchResults&DateRange=Today&Product=0

Sad News
We are saddened to share that Betty Holmes passed away Saturday evening surrounded by immediate family. Arrangements for a memorial service are scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Charlestown, RI. An announcement will appear in the Westerly Sun most likely today or tomorrow. Hard copies of directions will be posted by the mail boxes later today. Bayard will arrange to have flowers sent to the church.