The Shark’s Tooth
www.venicemoaa.com
Member of Sarasota county Veterans Commission
www.sarasotaveterans.com
FEBRUARY 2008
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……..941 496-9465
5007 Bella Terra Cir, Venice Fl, 34293
e-mail: 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: bincontrol@verizon.net
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MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The February meeting of the Venice area chapter will be on Tuesday, 19 February 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. There will be a brief meeting of the Board of Directors at 11:00.
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SOCIAL
The February Social will be a Dinner at the Boca Royale Country Club in Englewood. The date is February 13th, 2008, time 5:00PM. More inside the Newsletter.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Clara Millar 02/02
Betty Lechner 02/13
Mary O’Nesky 02/20
Gerry McIllmoyle 02/24
David Cantor 02/27
My apologies to Win Orben whose Birthday was on January 5th. I somehow missed putting his name in the Newsletter. A belated Happy Birthday to you Win.
ANNIVERSARIES
Rodger & Louise Craig 55 years
Rita & George Vance 50 years
Herbert & Betty Lechner ?
Ira & Wanda Ramsey ?
Vince & Maggie Surwilo ?
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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JANUARY LUNCHEON
The January Luncheon was a great success, and we all learned many things that we did not know about the VA Benefits. We are very fortunate to have offices close at hand and qualified people to assist Veterans, and or their spouses whenever needed. If you missed the luncheon, I am publishing the telephone numbers. Please save them for future reference. County Office (941) 861-2899, or South County Office at (941) 861-3047.
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SPEAKER FOR DINNER
The speaker for the dinner on February 13 will be Sandra Beckley, National Cemetery Director. She will be giving updates on the progress of the National Cemetery to be constructed in Sarasota County.
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THANK YOU
At this time I would like to take the opportunity to thank Gerry McIllmoyle for his hard work. He performed the audit on our books and pronounced that all is well. Our new Treasurer, Guenter Hennig has fully recovered from Cardiac Surgery and is now able to continue with his duties. Welcome Back Guenter.
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SCHOLARSHIP
Our Scholarship Committee Chairman, Win Orben is working very hard on selection for the Scholarship. Applications have been sent out and he is hoping to have answers very soon. Good luck, we know that you will do a good job Win.
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A gentle reminder, if you have not paid your dues, this will be your last newsletter.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Greetings MOAA members,
Over the past several months we have had a number of questions from retired military and surviving spouses regarding benefits for retirees and survivors. These are important questions to all of us. Jerry Derrick, the Sarasota County Veterans Service Officer who was the guest speaker at the MOAA Luncheon at the Boca Royale Country Club on January 23rd addressed some of these issues. His staff is available to assist veterans and survivors regarding benefits. Contact his office in the South County Administration Building in Venice at 861-3047 for assistance.
Just a reminder that the Venice Area Chapter MOAA Board of Directors will meet at 11:00 am just prior to the membership meeting on February 19. The purpose of the meeting is to review the By-Laws and the Policies and Procedures Manual. I am asking board members to review the documents in advance. The agenda will also include “Any other business” so board members may bring up items of concern to the board at that time. If the business is not completed before the time to start the regular membership meeting, we will recess the board and reconvene after the regular meeting. Members that have recommendations and concerns should bring them to the attention of a board member prior to the board meeting.
The February Social on Wednesday, February 13th will feature Ms Sandra Beckley, Director of the Sarasota VA National Cemetery as speaker. I urge you to attend this important event. Complete information is included elsewhere in this newsletter.
Sincerely, Alf
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SCVC MEETINGS
The next meeting of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission will be on Thursday, February 28th, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the Board of County Commission Chambers located on the first floor of the County Administration Building at 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL The guest speaker is Senator Mike Bennett, FL 17. All are invited to attend.
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WEB SITE
Our present Webmaster Paul Nienabor will not be able to continue with this job so an urgent call was put out for a new Webmaster. Marjorie Healey has graciously offered to fill this position and we are looking forward to having her. Many thanks to Paul for setting up the Web Site and managing it for as long as he has.
Needless to say that he has done an excellent job and the Chapter has won awards for our Web Site.
One of our long time members has moved to a Nursing Home. Harry Millar and his wife Clara have been active with the Chapter and attended most of the membership meetings. We will miss Harry’s presence and look forward to Clara’s continued participation in Chapter activities. Clara, if we can do anything to help, please let us know.
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INCOME TAXES
Just a reminder, I am sure all of us are now thinking about having our taxes prepared. If not, I think that we should. The AARP Tax –Aide is in service again and they will be busily doing taxes again this year. In Venice they are located at the Jacaranda Public Library. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service available free to taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older.
To locate an AARP Tax-Aide site most convenient to you, call the toll-free number at l-888-227-7669, or visit the website at www.aarp.org/taxaide for February 1 to April 15. They do a great job, and remember, it is a Free Service.
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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
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Please fill out and mail with check to:
Jean F White
331 Bucknell Rd
Venice, FL 34293
Please Note: If your dues are not renewed this month, your name will be removed from the roster and this will be your last newsletter.
JANUARY SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY
13 FEBRUARY, 2008
BOCA ROYALE COUNTRY CLUB
STATE ROAD 776
ENGLEWOOD, Florida
Time: 5:00 PM ARRIVAL
6:00 PM DINNER
Reservations must be in by February 9th
Menu/Choice of:
1. Prime Rib, Veggies and Potato
2. Salmon, Rice & Veggies
3. Chicken Marsala, Rice & Veggies
Coffee & Iced Tea
Dessert: Ice Cream Sundae
Cost: $26.00
Please make your reservations as soon as possible as time is short. Thank you
Please make all checks to: Venice Area Chapter MOAA, and mail to:
Ellen MacLellan Ph: (941) 493-1726
4301 Corso Venetia Blvd
Venice, FL 34293
All of you with names beginning with A through M, Please bring a wrapped gift for the raffle to support our scholarship fund.
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1. Prime Rib_________2 Salmon_________ 3. Chicken Marsala _________
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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