Dear Shell Club15 Plus members,

Shell Club15 is coming to its almost two decades of existence. The foundation and strength of the Club was built on camaraderie, fellowship and caring for people. Our retirees were given a venue within which they reconnect with friends and colleagues. Shell management has been steadfast in supporting the activities of the Club. And our retirees could not have been prouder.

The Club has grown from strength to strength. The countless activities we had were proof of the unmitigating partnership between the company and our members.

As part of the effort to provide support to retirees who were in difficult condition, the Club has established the Good Samaritan Fund (GSF). It provided relief to our retirees in need beset with some financial and health problems. In no uncertain terms, GSF was an expression of care and empathy for the least of our brethren facing difficulties in life. Those who have received of such an assistance could not thank Shell and the Club enough that the recipients would literally shed tears in expressing their gratitude. It is moving; and proves that under any circumstances, especially during difficult times, Shell management thru the Club cares for the retirees.

The facility of the GSF is an original version and viable program conceptualized by the Club. Such cannot be found and has not been duplicated by any retirees’ organizations in the local corporate world. Several Shell operating companies have expressed interest to emulate the program.

In the present circumstances and restrictions brought about by the pandemic crisis, the fellowship and mass gatherings in the past cannot at this time be held. Given the age and fragility of our retirees, it would be unwise and unsafe to pursue similar activities. Some programs are being studied and will possibly be pursued using the facility of the internet connection. Health is primordially important that certain programs will be launched guided and within the parameters set by the Health and Safety guidelines of Shell. When done, the interest of the members and retirees remain top-of-the-mind consideration. Nonetheless, the pandemic crisis will eventually end, and the Club will continue with its programs under the so-called “new normal”.

Health is wealth, and the welfare of our members is certainly the backbone of the Club’s programs.

Terry M. Valladores
Chairman Emeritus