The Shark’s Tooth
www.venicemoaa.com
Member of Sarasota county Veterans Commission
www.sarasotaveterans.com
DECEMBER 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: Guenter Hennig……..941 697-0620
5007 Bella Terra Cir, Venice Fl, 34293
opaoma1211@comcast.net
DIRECTORS
Ellen MacLellan Suzanne White
Cris Cristofori George Fritz
CHAPLAIN
Ira E Ramsey 941-408-0313 ramseyiaw@verizon.net
PROGRAM CHAIRMAN
Ellen MacLellan 493-1726
Address: 4301 Corso Venetia Blvd, 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 December meeting of the Venice area chapter will be on Tuesday December 18 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.
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SOCIAL
The December Social will be a Dinner at the Boca Royale Country Club in Englewood. Cocktails at 5:00 PM and Dinner at 6:00 PM. More inside the Newsletter.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Woody Fraser 12/01
Linda Sharp 12/01
Marion Hennig 12/03
Stephen Muligan 12/14
Barbara Hines 12/16
Donald Cioffi 12/22
Belinda Aubuchon 12/23
Gladys Baker 12/25
Wanda DeMunbrun 12/25
Gene White 12/30
Patricia Metz 12/31
ANNIVERSARIES
James & Helen McIntosh 63 years
Arthur & Jean Estes 59 years
Gerry & Patty McIllmoyle 55 years
David & Sondra Cantor ?
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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CHRISTMAS TABLE DECORATIONS
If anyone has ordered Centerpieces for the Christmas Holidays, Suzanne White has had a death in her family and is out of town at the time of publishing. When she returns, be assured that you will be contacted about delivery.
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OFFICERS FOR 2008
President: Alf Kirkeeng
1st VP: Norm MacLellan
2nd VP: Warren Sharp
Secretary: Mike Healey
Treasurer: Guenter Hennig
Board of Directors: Cris Cristofori, Suzanne White, Ellen MacLellan, George Fritz
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TOYS FOR TOTS
FOOD PANTRY
Please bring non-perishable food to the December Social and Business meeting. These items will be taken to the Food Pantry by Warren Sharp. Foods as well as paper goods, soap, laundry soap, and other related items are always welcome.
Toys for Tots, please bring a new unwrapped toy. Remember, these children are not only little ones, but many are older and gifts for the older children are particularly needed. Your generosity is always appreciated.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings MOAA members,
As I write this message on the evening of Thanksgiving Day, I am reminded that we have much to be thankful for. First and foremost we are thankful for the men and women serving in the armed forces, especially in Iraq and Afganistan, but also in every other part of the world. I am also thankful for MOAA. It is an organization where we have many friends but also an organization that is dedicated to protecting the interests of the retired and active duty military.
As we come to the close of another year and hold the MOAA Installation of Officers Meeting, I am reminded that I need to thank everyone who has assisted our Venice Area Chapter in any way. I want all of you to know that the MOAA members and I appreciate your service. Our organization could not function without you.
Just a reminder: the MOAA Installation of Officers is at Boca Royale Country Club on Tuesday, December 11th. You will find registration information elsewhere in this newsletter. Advance registration is required. This is our most formal event. Gentlemen, please wear your dress uniform, tuxedo or business suit, ladies please wear your formal evening wear. I hope to see you there.
Sincerely, Alf
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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Our 2004 Scholarship recipient, John Lees will be is now a Senior and will be graduating from University in May. Well done John!!
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SCVC MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission is Thursday, December 20th at 1:00 pm at the Board of the County Commission Chambers located on the first floor of the County Administration Building,, 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL. The guest speaker is to be announced. All are invited to attend.
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SHINGLES VACCINATION
The Shingles Vaccine is now available and covered by TRICARE. Effective October 19th, 2007, TRICARE covers herpes zoster vaccine known as Zostavax, the vaccine designed to prevent shingles for beneficiaries age 60 and older.
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PENTAGON PLANS TO DROP ID CARDS SSAN
It will take a few years, but the Pentagon has told Congress that it plans to remove SSA’s from Military ID Cards to help protect the personal data of service members, retirees and their families.
SPEAKER
Lt General Jerome Hilmes, (U S Army Retired) will be the Guest Speaker and will install the new Officers of the Venice Area Chapter MOAA at the Dinner at Boca Royale Country Club. Please plan to come as it does promise to be a Gala Occasion.
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MEDICARE PREMIUM INCREASE
Medicare has announced that the basic Medicare Part B premium will be $96.40 per month for 2008 (an increase of $2.90). The good news is that this is the smallest increase in recent years. The bad news is that some Medicare-eligibles with higher incomes will see much larger increases. And all Medicare-eligibles are likely to face significantly bigger premium hikes in 2009. Check out the specifics at http://moaaonline.org/ct/B1zCiwF1kRkJ/.
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RETIREE COLA
2008 Retiree COLA is 2.3%. It’s official. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the monthly consumer price index for September-the final number needed to calculate the 2008 cost of living adjustment (COLA) for military retired pay, survivor annuities, and Social Security. Most military retirees will see 2.3% COLA effective December 1.
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GET WELL WISHES
It has just come to my attention that our new Treasurer, Guenter Hennig will not be with us to be installed as an Officer of the Venice Area Chapter MOAA. He has just undergone Cardiac Bypass Surgery. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery are with him. Hopefully he will have a very uneventful recuperation and will be back with us soon.
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SENIOR DRIVING
As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife’s voice urgently warning him, “Herman, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on Interstate 77. Please be careful!” “Heck”, Herman said, “It’s not just one car. It’s hundreds of them!”
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CAR KEY TIP
Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noiseoutside your home or some one is trying to get into your home, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off and the horn will continue to sound until you turn it off or the battery dies.
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CELL PHONE TIP
If you locked your keys and remote in the car and you have an extra remote at home, phone someone at home from your cell phone to their cell phone. Then hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at home press the unlock button on your car remote. Your car should unlock. I haven’t tried this one so let me know if it works.
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DECEMBER SOCIAL
TUESDAY
11 DECEMBER
BOCA ROYALE COUNTRY CLUB
STATE ROAD 776
ENGLEWOOD, Florida
Time: 5:00 PM, COCKTAILS
6:00 PM DINNER
Reservations must be in by December 7
Menu/Choice of:
1. Prime Rib, Veggies and Potato
2. Salmon, Veggies and Rice
3. Chicken Marsala, Veggies & Rice
Salad with Dressing
Rolls with Butter
Dessert: Ice Cream Sundae
Cost: $26.00
Ellen MacLellan Ph: (941) 493-1726
4301 Corso Venetia Blvd
Venice, FL 34293
All of you with names beginning with A through N, Please bring a wrapped gift for the raffle to support our scholarship fund.
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1. Prime Rib_______________2. Salmon______________ 3. Chicken _____________
Member:_____________________ Guest:____________________
Number of persons attending:____________ at $26.00 each $_____________
Donation to Scholarship Fund $_____________
Total enclosed: $_____________
Please make all checks to Venice Area Chapter MOAA
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME
It is that time of the year again, and I am of course asking all of you to renew your member ships for 2008. Yearly dues are $25 for Officer and Current Spouse. $12.50 for Single Officer and Associate members.
Name:
Last________________First______________ MI___Rank______SVC_______
Street Address:____________________City:____________ St:____Zip________
Phone:_____________________ e-mail:__________________________
Member Birthday:______________________ Spouse:____________________
SpouseBirthday:________________________ Anniversary:__________________ National Member Number_____________________
Please make check to Venice Area Chapter MOAA
Please fill out form and mail to: Jean F White, 331 Bucknell Rd, Venice, FL 34293