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Heartland of America Chapter ***** October 2014 *****
The Tuskegee Airmen Protected Our Bombers Then & Still Doing
Great Things for America
Why honor the Tuskegee Airmen? Their remarkable story of vision,
hope, hard work and
discipline proved that individuals can accomplish the
remarkable, regardless of the
obstacles, and remains as relevant today as it was seventy years
ago.
(see inside back cover for details)
Check out our website at
www.HeartlandMOAA.us or call (402)339-7888
http://www.heartlandmoaa.us/
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IF YOU DON’T
VOTE DON’T COMPLAIN
ABOUT WHAT YOU LOSE
Have you looked closely at what each Congressional candidate
stands for
considering your earned military service benefits such as
medical care and
retirement? Where do they stand on military readiness, the
national debt, immigration, economy, personal privacy & NSA
issues? How do you think
they will vote in the House or Senate? For or against the
President’s plans?
Most of us believe in a strong national defense and the need to
take care of those that have and continue to provide it. Most of us
know that our nation
is in a fiscal mess, but our people in uniform did not cause it
and should not bear a disproportionate share of the burden to fix
it, as planned now.
Current law ties military pay increases to the Employment Cost
Index (ECI)
because after the disastrous results of the mid-80’s pay caps
and benefit reductions, Congress passed legislation to prevent the
dangerous shortfalls
in recruiting and retention. In the previous decade, incremental
changes to pay and improvements in benefits helped maintain the
force through more
than a decade of war and sacrifice. Now the Senate and
Administration would severely reverse what already has been fixed.
The combination of
less than a full, earned, pay increase and reduction in Basic
Housing Allowance penalizes those who have given so much and, based
on a quick
look at the breaking news in the Middle East, may very well be
called upon
to do it some more, only this time with even more strain on
their family budget. It’s wrong to say, “thanks for your service,”
while at the same time
picking the pockets of those same people.
SO, PLEASE VOTE… OUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU TO DO IT !
If you have changed addresses, go to the County Election Office
or online. Otherwise, if you show up at your old polling place, you
might not get to
vote or your vote will be a provisional one, not looked at until
the election is over and only if those votes could make the
difference of who wins. They
are also easier to toss out. (voting for things pertinent only
to your old address is illegal and could subject you to voter fraud
charges.)
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The Bulletin Board Is the Newsletter of the Heartland of America
Chapter
of the Military Officers Association of America. Content is from
members, MOAA internet mail, MOAA’s Affiliate, and other
military-oriented sources. Material used is
public domain or attributed as to source and copyright.
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Lt Colonel Patrick L. Jones, USAF (Ret) Editor &
Webmaster
Volume XXVIII Number 10 October 2014
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Our September meeting featured a presentation on the Benson High
School JROTC’s trip to France where they
represented Nebraska at the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.
Because D-Day is such an important part of our military history,
Chapter members were asked to bring in World
War II memorabilia that was displayed across the front of our
meeting room. We thank those of you who shared
these items as they reminded us of the sacrifice and valor of
family members and veterans who participated
in World War II.
As our salads were being served, we listened to a brief
but very interesting presentation by Jim Janicki of Hillcrest
Health Services, one of our newsletter
sponsors. Jim explained how the options for “senior living” have
expanded and he described
how Hillcrest’s newest facility, the Grand Lodge,
currently under construction and opening in a few
months, incorporates these options.
One of our guest attendees at the
meeting was Rita Salucci’s uncle, Edward Sobczyk, a decorated
World War II
veteran and a D-Day participant. After dinner, Lt Col Pat Jones
described the
exploits of Edward who participated in
the five major battles in the European Theater—D-Day, the
liberation of Paris,
Hurtgen Forest, Ardennes, and the Battle of the Bulge. (Pat had
also put on display
material from his father’s action at Iwo Jima that included the
pistol that the
Japanese soldier used to wound him before his father killed the
same soldier in hand-to-hand combat.) Pat, thanks
for describing Edward Sobczyk gallantry and showing us your
father’s exploits.
Hillcrest Health Services’ Jim Janicki
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Our main presenters were Cadet Lt. Col. Katie Glessman of the
Benson High School Army JROTC
and the Detachment Commander (and Chapter member) Lt Colonel
Mike DeBolt, USA (Ret). They
described their trip to Normandy, France, for the 70th
Anniversary of D-Day. Twenty-seven cadets
made the trip. Mike DeBolt described the fundraising efforts of
the cadets and how working
various events they attained their goal of over $90,000. (Our
Chapter had donated $1000.) Mike
described his pride in his cadets as they participated in
ceremonies, parades, and other activities in Normandy before they
spent a
couple of days in Paris where they viewed the Eiffel Tower, the
Louvre museum, and other sights. Mike
then showed a 10 minute video of the Benson
contingent in the D-Day activities and in Paris. Then, Katie
Glessman described her view of the trip. Katie,
along with several other cadets, had never flown until this
trip. She described the overwhelming pride
that she felt in participating in the parades, seeing the large
cemeteries, and learning of the great
sacrifice of so many. She said she also learned the cost of
hamburgers at a MacDonald’s in Paris--
expensive. Katie has joined the Army Reserves, completed Basic
Training this summer, and is hoping
to win an appointment to West Point. We wish her
the best.
We participated in the August 18th VA Nebraska—Western Iowa
Health System’s Welcome Home
Event at Werner Park. The purpose of the event
was to provide information on the organizations that provide
information and resources to better
the lives of veterans and their families. This was a
well-organized event with some 40
organizations providing information. We had a good evening as we
signed up three new chapter
members with the likelihood of two more. Thanks to Dick
Doolittle, Rene Dreiling, and Ken McClure
for staffing our table.
Our August 28th meeting (picnic/ball game) at Werner Park was
well attended in spite of some
forecasts for rain. This is the one time a year we see some of
our chapter members. It was great
seeing them and we hope they can attend some
more meetings. The weather did hold off and we saw the Storm
Chasers defeat the Colorado Sky
Food was plentiful at the ballgame
Ken McClure, Dick Doolittle, and Dan Donovan at VA event
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Sox, 7-2. This victory led to the Storm Chasers winning that
series and the
division pennant. The Storm Chasers have since won two more
series, the Pacific Coast League (PCL)
Championship, and the AAA Championship over the Pawtucket Red
Sox.
Retirement Appreciation Day 2014 will be held at the
Offutt AFB Base Exchange on Sunday, 19 October. Please note the
new location.
We will be losing some of our Chapter Board members later this
year. If you
think you may be interested in joining the Board, please join us
at a Board Meeting, at the Bellevue Egg and I , on Thursday,
October 9th, 11:45—1:00 pm. -- Col Dan Donovan [email protected]
402-339-7888
Legislative Report (by B/Gen Paul Cohen USAF (Ret))
As predicted, the Congress passed a Continuing
Resolution to keep the government functioning at least through
December 11, 2014. The exact guidelines for
the operation of the various and sundry departments is still
being evaluated, but it appears that most military
spending will be authorized at the same level as FY 13-14. Most
observers are still of the opinion that the
“lame duck” session will not produce a finalized authorization
and thus yet another CR will be passed
that will be in place until March 11, 2015.
The National Defense Authorization Act for the coming fiscal
year also fell
victim to inaction by the Senate. It, too, is unlikely to be
passed during the lame duck either, creating uncertainty for the
direction of the Department of
Defense in a time of global turmoil. The President, while
praising the troops for their service, put a limit on their pay
raise for the coming year at 1% by
Executive Order. Once again, this administration ignores the
current law that grants pay increases for the military equal to the
Employment Cost Index
(ECI). The increase should be 1.8%. Only Congressional action or
a legal challenge will reverse the Order. The latter is highly
unlikely and the former
seems remotely possible anytime soon. As we’ve stated before,
the House version of the NDAA meets nearly all of MOAA’s goals for
the year, while the
Senate proposal does not. A few Senators have stepped up and are
sponsoring amendments to the Senate’s NDAA that would restore the
full pay raise, reject
the cut to Basic Housing Allowance and reject the massive
increase in TriCare co-pays. That would seem to give some hope
going forward, but the Senate
Leadership has rarely allowed full discussion or amendments on
most bills
reaching the Senate floor. It may be well into the next calendar
year before an NDAA is passed by the Senate and a new one passed
again in the House.
In the next month, the agenda for Nebraska legislation should
become clearer. Several State Senators are working on issues
including improving the current
income tax exemption for military pension, clarifying and
improving licensure
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requirements for veterans and spouses, establishment of
veterans’ drug courts,
allowing judges greater leeway in awarding temporary custody for
dependents of deploying military members and improvements in
transition assistance for
veterans seeking employment in Nebraska. Our Chapter has been
asked to work with the State Legislature on several of these
matters. We will continue
to monitor progress and engage as necessary on those bills of
interest.
Programs for remainder of 2014 (from Larry Bradley Maj USA
(Ret))
Our October 15th program is a presentation by the President of
the local Alfonza W. Davis chapter of the
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Robert D. Rose. Capt Rose is a retired AF
officer with 28 years of service. His program
will include audiovisual presentations on the Tuskegee Airmen
and discuss the many beneficial programs the
group is involved in.
November 19th will be our usual program hosting leading cadets
from the local College and University ROTC
programs.
December 17th will be our holiday program and installation of
officers for the coming year. Start those disciplines now to fit
into your dress uniform!
Ken McClure and I are already at work to bring you informative
and enjoyable programs in 2015. After consulting with the Board, we
have decided to go see
Spamalot at the Omaha Community Playhouse in June. Other
programs we are working to arrange include a briefing by some of
the units in the 55th Wing,
Mark Langon, the author of “Busting Bad Guys”, the Fontenelle
Forest Raptor Recovery program and Tim Miles, the UNL basketball
coach.
As always, I want to encourage you to send me your leads and
suggestions for
programs. Thank you for all the suggestions I have received.
Please keep them coming. Call or email me, Larry Bradley at
402.321.4851 or
email [email protected], if you have suggestions.
President Caps Military Pay Raise (MOAA Legislative Update – 5
Sept)
On August 29, President Obama sent a letter notifying Congress
that he is using his authority under law to cap the active duty
military pay raise at 1
percent in 2015. Typically the active duty pay raise is
determined by private sector wage growth, measured by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics’ Employment
Cost Index (ECI). The ECI calls for a 1.8 percent pay raise in
2015. However, the President has executive authority to make an
alternative pay adjustment if
he considers it necessary due to national emergency or economic
concerns.
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This is the second consecutive year the President used his
authority to
implement a lower pay raise. From 2000 to 2012, Congress worked
hard
to eliminate a 13.5 percent military pay gap with the private
sector
caused by repeatedly capping military raises in the 1980s and
‘90s.
But the restoration of military pay comparability with the
private sector
is under threat. Pay has been capped for two years, and the
administration’s FY 2015 budget proposes to continue caps for a
total
of six years. Earlier this year, the
House rejected the administration’s pay cap and authorized a 1.8
percent
raise in its version of the FY 2015 defense authorization bill
and
appropriated funding to pay for it.
The Senate Armed Services Committee supported the
administration’s 1.0
percent cap. To reverse the President’s decision to cap pay in
2015, Congress
would need to override the President’s authority to alter the
pay raise from the ECI. MOAA President Vice Adm. Norb Ryan, USN
(Ret) responded to the
President’s announcement, saying “Pay raises for the military,
just like those of average Americans, are important for retention.
It’s a fundamental principle of
sustaining the all-volunteer force… History has shown that once
Congress starts accepting proposals to cap military pay below
private sector growth,
those caps continue until retention and readiness are
compromised.” Comparability can’t work unless it’s sustained
through both good and bad
budget times. - See more at:
http://www.moaa.org/Main_Menu/Take_Action/Top_Issues/Serving_in_Uniform/Compensation/P
resident_Caps_Military_Pay.html#sthash.xpcIh1hX.dpuf
Report: 25% of Troops Use Food Assistance (MOAA Legislative
Update – 22 August)
The recent results of a survey by Feeding America (page 16), the
largest
domestic hunger-relief charity in the U.S., suggests that
620,000 households containing at least one currently serving
military member utilize food banks
and other food assistance programs.
That’s a staggering statistic – 25 percent of the currently
serving force.
Pentagon officials were quick to refute the validity of the
report’s statistics, but regardless of the actual number, the
survey reflects many military families are
using food banks to help make ends meet.
Chapter President Dan Donovan giving the Chapter
Challenge Coin to our distinguished guests, Ed Sobczyk,
LtCol Mike DeBolt, and Cadet Katie Glessman
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Recent DoD proposals to cap pay, cut back on the housing
allowance, and
require active duty family members to pay more for their health
care will inevitably cause more military families, who are already
stretched thin, to
utilize these resources just to make ends meet.
These proposals pose a significant financial burden to service
members and
their families.
Thankfully, the House rejected these budget-driven proposals in
its version of
the FY 2015 defense authorization bill. MOAA is working with the
Senate to secure amendment sponsors to strike these three proposals
from the Senate
defense bill.
MOAA has worked with Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska) to introduce
an
amendment to eliminate proposed cuts to Basic Allowance for
Housing; amendments to block the active duty pay cap and health
care fee increases are
expected to come soon.
You can help military families by sending your senators a
MOAA-suggested
message asking them to adopt these amendments to ensure pay,
allowances, and benefits keep pace with inflation. - See more at:
http://www.moaa.org/Main_Menu/Take_Action/Top_Issues/Serving_in_Uniform/Compensation/Report__25_Percent_of_Troops_Use_Food_Assistance.html#sthash.QsBbXPLT.dpuf
Your Guide to Charity Evaluation Tools (MOAA News Exchange – 17
Sept- by Erica Welch)
You have decided you want to donate to a good cause. However,
determining
which charities will make the best use of your donation can be
challenging. Every now and then, MOAA receives questions asking us
to evaluate and verify
the validity of other charities. Unfortunately evaluating other
charitable organizations is outside of our expertise. We can
provide you with a few great
resources that will help you give to a charity with
confidence.
Charity Navigator is an independent American nonprofit
corporation that
evaluates thousands of charitable organizations. They rate
charities by evaluating two broad areas of performance, their
Financial Health and their
Accountability & Transparency. Charity Navigator’s mission
is to be a guide to intelligent giving. Charity Navigator does not
charge the charities they rate nor
do they charge the users of their service.
GuideStar is a public charity that collects, organizes, and
presents information on U.S. nonprofit companies. GuideStar is not
a charity evaluator it merely
presents the information you want in an easy-to-understand
format while remaining neutral. GuideStar provides the information
at no cost to the users.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance publishes the Wise Giving Guide three
times a year.
They evaluate charities against comprehensive Standards for
Charity Accountability. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance does not rank
charities but assist
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donors in making sound giving decisions. Evaluations are done
free of charge
to the charity and free for the public access. CharityWatch is a
nonprofit charity watchdog and information service. Its mission is
to maximize the effectiveness of every dollar contributed to
charity
by providing donors with the information they need to make more
informed giving decisions. CharityWatch is a great source for
updated news about
charity groups. They are more of a watchdog group instead of an
evaluation one. Each site evaluates and presents
information differently. Prospective donors must determine which
evaluator suites them
best. Donors must consider, not every non-profit organization
can be evaluated the
same way. Organizations dealing with extremely complicated and
difficult issues
like substance abuse and domestic violence,
could take years to see results. For example, a group that aims
to give disadvantaged
youth more opportunities may take 10-15 years to determine
whether it really worked.
Authenticating the results of vaccinations or a food bank is
easier to determine. In addition, you should note that
different
organizations could approach the same problem in different ways.
For example, two groups that share the same goal of getting people
jobs can report varying
program ratios even though they are both successful. Group A
reports a higher amount of jobs found for people and group B
reports a lower amount of jobs
found but they are better paying and more stable jobs. It is
important for donors to do their homework. With more than 1.8
million IRS-recognized
charity and nonprofit organizations across the country, the
charity you are
inquiring about might not have a rating.
Charity Navigator provides information on how to evaluate
charities not currently rated. They also provide a convenient
military focused content page.
Unfortunately, there are those who will try to take advantage of
your generosity and kind heart. There are several web sites and
organizations that
can help if you are suspicious of an organization or believe you
have become a victim of a charity scam. If you feel a charity has
misled you, you can file a
complaint against a charity with the Better Business Bureau.
The Federal Trade Commission provides a Charity Checklist
providing tips to make sure your charitable contributions are put
to good use. If you suspect
fraud and abuse, file a complaint with the Federal Trade
Commission by visiting their website or calling toll-free,
1-877-382-4357.
Your state attorney general’s office is responsible for
investigating fraud, or
complaints against a nonprofit in your state. You can find a
list of each state’s
Attorney General contact information by visiting The National
Association of Attorneys General website.
Use the tools and resources available to you, free of charge, to
give to a charity
with confidence. Of course, if you are looking to donate to an
extremely worthy
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cause, we can say with complete confidence that MOAA’s
Scholarship Fund is a
great, trustworthy charity. - See more at:
http://www.moaablogs.org/battleofthebilge/2014/07/charity-evaluation/#sthash.fcJtVrwu.dpuf
Auxilary Corner: New Opportunities For Auxilary Members (MOAA
Affiliate – 4 Sept- by Kathy Prout)
MOAA’s auxiliary members are the survivors of
deceased MOAA members or the survivors of deceased individuals
who, if living, would be
eligible for MOAA membership. As of a vote by
MOAA members in August 2012, auxiliary members now have voting
rights.
This year, for the first time, an auxiliary member will hold an
elected position on the MOAA board of
directors for a six-year term of office. His or her job
will be to act as a spokesperson for all auxiliary members and
to represent the interests and issues of
surviving spouses on the board.
Auxiliary members also are eligible for leadership roles in
councils and chapters. Some chapters already have begun using the
talents of their auxiliary
members on their boards, not just as auxiliary liaisons but also
as chapter presidents, vice presidents, secretaries,
newsletter editors, and more.
Auxiliary members add value to chapters and
councils. As military spouses, they have many experiences unique
to the military lifestyle.
They have left their hometowns and established new homes at
every duty station,
moved often and usually alone, and served the role of single
parents during deployments
before Skype and email existed. In addition, they have been
chauffeurs, team parents,
scout leaders, PTA officers and members, event planners, hosts,
fundraisers for military officers’ spouses’ clubs and other
organizations, and committee chairs —sometimes all while holding
jobs of their
own. Auxiliary members can be sources of untapped talent.
Auxiliary members should consider volunteering for leadership
positions within local chapters, and chapter leaders should
consider inviting their auxiliary
members to participate in their chapters. Chapters with active
auxiliary members tend to be more successful. Think about including
your auxiliary
members when considering new board positions. They will increase
your official chapter membership while providing new ideas and
leadership
opportunities for your chapter or council. - See more at:
http://www.moaa.org/main_article.aspx?id=14910#sthash.VePfKOua.dpuf
Joan Millor and Paula Muth
Carol Maasdam from Lincoln with Marty Didamo
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MOAA’s New Membership Model
BASIC Membership This model expands MOAA's reach to younger
officers currently in uniform
by offering a relevant and compelling electronic experience (at
no fee), and emphasizes that no one advocates more strongly for
them than MOAA.
Features include: BASIC members will receive tailored
communications about the
legislative issues that impact them and their families. BASIC
members will have access to limited product, transition, and
financial information services. Includes information on the
importance of chapter membership and
how to locate the nearest chapter. Anyone can join as a BASIC
member, but members over age 35 are
limited to three years. BASIC members either lapse to a Prospect
or upgrade to a PREMIUM or LIFE membership.
PREMIUM Membership
As BASIC members decide to remain in the career force or think
about transition, upgrading their membership to PREMIUM will offer
a better
package of transition services to help navigate a significant
decision pointby: Providing life coaching with their second career
search.
Providing valuable advice on financial and insurance needs.
Becoming their new unit of assignment in retirement. We wore their
same
uniforms and now work to protect what they've earned through a
career of service and sacrifice.
Building trust and confidence for further advice on life's
transitions. Building on the idea of chapter membership as part of
their MOAA
membership experience. Premium members receive a voucher good
for a one-year membership in their local chapter.
Note: PREMIUM members must choose a one-, two-, or three-year
membership term. One year is $37, two years is $72, and three years
is
$95. The only other PREMIUM category is for Auxiliary members.
One
year is $34, two years is $65, and three years is $85. Any age
member can be a PREMIUM member as long as their dues are paid.
Lapsed
PREMIUM members downgrade to a BASIC Membership, which has
age/time limitations.
LIFE Membership LIFE members are the regular commissioned
component of the MOAA.
MOAA will capitalize on the activism of LIFE members by
encouraging them to continue to serve in their communities by:
Further connecting them to our council and chapter network by
offering them opportunities to make a difference. LIFE members
joining
receive a voucher for a two-year local membership. Offers LIFE
Membership benefits & privileges transferable to spouse.
Note: Anyone can be a Life member at any time. You can access
the LIFE rate schedule through MOAA's Member Service Center by
calling (800)
234-6622. LIFE Membership has a separate Dual Military Spouse
rate.
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In Memory of
Ben F. Comstock POW WWII 8 Dec 1941
Past National Director
AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR
2806 Nottingham Drive
Bellevue NE 68123
BEARDMORE
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418 Fort Crook Road North, Bellevue NE 68005
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Cell Phone: 402-598-7916
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Office: 402-778-1212
1405 California St. Omaha NE 68154
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2014 Donations for Scholarships Donald J. Bacon, Robert Bailey,
Mary E. Bezy, Larry R. Bradley, Wayne W.
Brunz, Edward L. Burchfield, Richard C. Carver, Paul G. Cohen,
Trudy
Conley, Richard P. Connell, Michael J. Cook, Charles W. Davis,
Thomas E.
deShazo, Jr., Martha M. Didamo, Daniel J. Donovan, Richard N.
Doolittle,
James P. Drake, Rene’ F. Dreiling, Mark Dreiling, Norris N.
Erickson,
William H. Ernst, Douglas A. Frost, John S. Graham, Gloria A.
Harvey,
David L. Heer, John L. Hinton, James E. Holland, Shirley A.
Hoover,
Benjamin C. Hull, Terrance J. Hummel, Cynthia L. Keyes, Terri A.
Lehigh,
Roger P. Lempke, Warren D. Lynn, Paula R. Muth, Sandra Wees
Nieto, Owen L.
O’Saunders, E.Gordon Pahre, Dick L. Parcher, Sheree L.
Patterson,n Doran
G. Post, Clifford L. Pratt, Earl D. Rogers, Lamont E. Rousseau,
Betty A.
Salistean, Rita J. Salucci, Francis Sewell, Mary M. Shaw, David
Sidwell,
Beverly A.Snowden, Mark A. Spadaro, Ann Carolyn Standerwick,
Lyle H.
Walker,Lewis M.Weigand, Everett A. Wrage, 1 Anonymous
The men and women who have answered the call and paid the
ultimate price so that we and future generations could have the
freedoms so cherished by human beings. We must ever be vigilant and
prepared to defend our way of life against those who would deny it.
Callous politicians, power hungry egoists, corrupt individuals,
adversarial religions, and even our latest self-oriented
generations pose grave threat to the preservation of what many take
for granted. Every citizen should take a few moments from time to
time and reflect on the benefits we have in our country. They
should give thanks to those who have served and preserved our way
of life.
Hopefully, they will also pledge to do their part to keep it so.
-- pj
With Age Comes Experience:
The sad thing about experience is that by the time you have it,
nobody wants it! –
By the time you can afford to eat anything you want... you can
no longer eat anything you want! –
You know you're getting older when you look in the mirror and
say, "Dad?" –
At my age....when I see a pretty young woman, I wonder what her
mom looks like –
When your joints are more accurate than the weatherman's, you
know you're getting older!"
Inside every 70-year-old is a 35-year-old asking, 'What
happened?'"
"The trouble with class reunions is that old flames have become
even older."
"Old age is always 15 years older than I am." –
You know you're getting older when you've run out of things to
learn the hard way –
You know you're getting older
when it takes you longer to get over having a good time than it
took to have it! –
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL
EVER BE, SO ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.
May they not be forgotten:
Wandering Mind of an Old Retired Guy
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Heartland of America Chapter
Military Officers Association of America, MOAA
Dinner Meeting – 1800 Hours (6 pm for those retired a long
time)
Wednesday, Oct 15th, 2014
Anthony's Restaurant (72nd and F Streets) Registration and
Social Hour Begins at 6 pm - Dinner at 7 pm
Reservations are for meal selections only, and should be
e-mailed to our central e-mail address or phoned to Ron and Sharon
Russell. Please specify names of attendees, meal choices and
include a phone number in case we need to contact you. Reservations
should be in by Monday night before the dinner! If you must cancel
your reservation, please call Ron or Sharon at 402-297-4244 prior
to 4:00 pm on the day of the event; otherwise the chapter will be
charged if you are a NO-SHOW and we will send you a bill for the
cost.
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 402-297-4244
Meal selections are as follows:
Lemon-Pepper Chicken Breast w/Rice Pilaf and Chef Choice Veg -
$22.35 Baked Lasagna w/ Bread and Salad - $22.35
Asian Salmon Salad - $18.40
Payment will be collected in the party room. A pre-made-out
check to Anthony's is preferred. Cash will be accepted but it slows
down entry
and causes lines. Thank you for your support of this procedure.
Note: Prices include tax and gratuity.
Program The Tuskegee airmen were the first black servicemen to
serve as aviators in the U.S. armed forces, flying with distinction
during World War II. Though
subject to racial discrimination both at home and abroad, the
996 pilots and more than 15,000 ground personnel who served with
the all-black units were
credited with over 15,500 combat sorties and earned over 150
Distinguished Flying Crosses for their achievements. The highly
publicized successes of the
Tuskegee Airmen helped pave the way for the eventual integration
of the U.S. armed forces under President Harry Truman in 1948.
Remember the expression, “The more the merrier?” We ask you to
help make our monthly meetings even merrier throughout the year
with your presence.
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Nonprofit Org Heartland of America Chapter, MOAA
P.O. Box 1756 Bellevue NE 68005
Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid
Omaha NE Permit No. 1448
-- One Powerful Voice --PRESIDENT’S REPORT/Legislative
ReportPrograms for remainder of 2014President Caps Military Pay
RaiseReport: 25% of Troops Use Food AssistanceYour Guide to Charity
Evaluation ToolsAuxilary Corner: New Opportunities For Auxilary
MembersMOAA’s New Membership ModelCHAPTER SPONSORSMay they not be
forgotten:Wandering Mind of an Old Retired GuyDinner Meeting – 1800
Hours (6 pm for those retired a long time)