The
Shark’s Tooth
www.venicemoaa.com
Member of Sarasota county Veterans Commission
www.sarasotaveterans.com
APRIL 2007
CHAPTER OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Alf E Kirkeeng…… 941 497-7481
E-mail: kirkae1024@verizon..net
1st VP: Norman MacLellan...941 493-1726
2nd VP: Warren H Sharp……941 493-9800
Secretary: Mike Healey……… 941 493-3965
Treasurer: Robert Latham………941 697-0620
4260 Placida Rd, Unit 18B, Englewood, FL 34224
rlatham334@aol.com
DIRECTORS
Ellen MacLellan Suzanne White
Cris Cristofori George Fritz
CHAPLAIN
Ira E Ramsey 941-408-0313 ramseyiaw@verizon.net
PROGRAM CHAIRMAN
Suzanne White 493-7365
Address: 425 Clover Rd, Venice, FL 34293
MEMBERSHIP & NEWSLETTER
Jean F White 497-5906
Address: 331 Bucknell Rd, Venice, FL 34293
E-mail: b-incontrol@comcast.net
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MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The April meeting of the Venice area chapter will be on Tuesday April 17th at 11:30 AM at the American Legion Post #159. All members and associates are invited to attend. The meeting is a luncheon meeting, with individuals ordering from the menu. Members are responsible for their own tab.
SOCIAL
The April Social will be a Sunday Luncheon, April 22 at the Saltwater Café in Laurel. We are looking forward to having a very pleasant time and I hope that many of you will be able to join us. There will be a guest speaker
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
George Vance 04/01
Margaret Felmly 04/04
Walter Lutz 04/10
Jean Estes 04/11
Natalie McLaren 04/22
Clarly Lane 04/23
Jesse Kniley 04/24
William Connor 04/28
Norman MacLellan 04/30
Dorothy Witt 04/30
Apologies to Adina Hordan whose name I missed last month, so I wish to acknowledge her Birthday which was on March 26th.
ANNIVERSARIES
Robert & Anne Graf 66 years
Robert & Adina Hordan 61 years
John & Helen Walker 61 years
Don & Mary O’Nesky 46 years
Guenter & Marion Hennig ?
Our Congratulations and Best Wishes to all of you. May you have many more Birthdays and Anniversaries in the years to come!!
If I have missed anyone, it is due to lack of information. Please let me know so that I may correct the oversight.
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NEW MEMBER
At this time I would like to welcome our new members. One for the month of March Please add them to your roster.
John & Doris Elmore Address Change for Bob
675 May Apple Way Latham:
Venice, FL 334293 211C Rotunda Blvd West
Ph: 942 408-0644 Rotunda West, FL 33497
Email: jrelmore@verizon.net
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings MOAA members,
I just received the April issue of the Military Officer. The magazine contains lots of good information. Right inside the front cover is a letter from Vice Adm. Norb Ryan Jr., President of MOAA. In the letter he stresses the importance of membership and outlines the “Give Me Ten” program. He points out that the Chapter receives $10.00 for each new member and $100.00 bonus for 10 new members. The chapter also receives $20.00 for each new life member. If you know of friends or acquaintances who are eligible, please tell them about our organization and refer them to our Membership Chair, Jeanne White.
The Scholarship Committee will be selecting our scholarship recipient in April. The scholarship will be awarded at the respective school’s awards program in May. As of now it looks as if we will have at least two applicants.
The Nominating Committee for this coming year has been appointed. Members are Ellen MacLellan, Suzanne White and Guenter Hennig. If asked to serve in an elected position, please consider accepting. We are also looking for one or more volunteers to take over the duties of Social Chairman. If you are willing to serve, please let me know.
Sincerely, Alf
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SCHEDULE/ MONTHLY MEETINGS
The following is a schedule for the monthly luncheon meetings of your Chapter. Meetings will start at 11:30 at the American Legion on East Venice Avenue.
Apr 17, and May 15, 2007
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Just thought I’d let you all know that we are getting close to the “Give Me Ten” goal, so let’s really work on it. Thanks.
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IN MEMORY OF AL MENEELY
Venice Area Chapter MOAA member Al Meneely passed away on Saturday, March 24. Remembrances may be sent to the family: Mrs Jerri Meneely, 1132 Martinique Rd, North Port, FL 34287. Memorial donations may be made to: The Lazy River Memorial Fund, 10500 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287. A memorial will be held at a later date. Al and Jerri had been regulars at many of our socials, and we hope that Jerri will continue to attend.
SCVC MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission is Thursday, April 26th at 1:00 pm at the Board of County Commission Chambers located on the first floor of the County Administration Building, 1660 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL.
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SURVIVOR BENEFIT
Effective April 1, 2007, most Survivor Benefit Plan annuitants age 62 and older will see an increase to their SBP annuities. The new minimum SBP annuity amount as of that date will be 50% of the military sponsor’s SBP covered retired pay - an increase from the current 45% minimum. The increase will show up in May 2007 checks. This is the third of four scheduled increases in SBP annuities MOAA convinced Congress to put into law several years ago. The final one will take place on April 1, 2007. This is just one of the things for which MOAA has fought.
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JROTC AWARDS
The Venice Chapter has voted to give four awards this year to deserving JROTC Students. One male and one female at Venice High School, and one male and one female at North Port High School. Awards will be presented at the High School Awards Programs in May.
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TRICARE UNIFORM FORMULARY UPDATE
On March 22, a DoD panel proposed moving several pain narcotic, glaucoma, and anti-depressant medications to the third tier ($22 co-pay vs $3 or $9 for drugs on first and second tiers), along with some newer sedatives. Ultram ER (extended release) will be moved to the third tier with a 90 day implementation time. Several other drugs in this class remain available at the lower co-pay. Some Glaucoma drugs, anti-depressants and newer sedatives will also be moved to the third tier. For a complete list check with Tricare.
JUST A REMINDER: The American Diabetes Assoc has asked everyone to help spread the word by informing family, friends, and co-workers about the seriousness of diabetes. Encourage those at risk to be tested!!
MAY SOCIAL
Our May Social will be our annual picnic. This will be held at the North Jetty (Nokomis Beach). More will be published in regards to this in the next Newsletter along with directions, what foods to bring and so forth.
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GUEST SPEAKER
The guest speaker for the April 22 MOAA Social will be Frank Palmer. Frank is a Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician. He will give a 911 presentation and promises that this will be fun as well as interesting and informative.
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APRIL SOCIAL
SUNDAY
April 22
Luncheon
Saltwater Cafe
Route 41
Nokomis, Florida
Reservations must be in by April 18
Time: 12:00 PM
MENU
Free Mariposa
Entree
1. Prime Rib with Mashed Potatoes & Veg
2. Chicken Marsala with Mashed Potatoes & Veg
3. Baked Mahi Mahi with Rice and Veg
4. Pasta Alfredo with Shrimp
Served with House Salad
Coffee, Tea or Soft Drink
Chef’s Dessert
Cost: $17.00 per person
Please Send Reservations to:
Suzanne White Phone: 493-7365
425 Clover Road
Venice, FL 34293
Please make checks out to Venice Area Chapter, MOAA
All those with last names beginning with the initials A thru N, please bring a wrapped gift to be raffled off to support our Scholarship Fund.
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Reservation for Luncheon on April 22nd
#1 Prime Rib_________#2 Chicken__________ #3 Mahi-Mahi__________ #4 Pasta Alfredo_________
Name:____________________________ Guest:___________________________
Number Attending ____________________ x $17.00=______________________
Donation for Scholarship Fund: ______________________
Total Enclosed: $______________________
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