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 November meeting of the Venice area chapter will be on Tuesday November 20 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 November Social will be a Dinner The Olde World Restaurant on Route 41 in North Port. Cocktails at 5:00 PM and Dinner at 6:00 PM. More inside the Newsletter.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

James McIntosh 11/04

Don O’Nesky 11/07

Edward Krebs 11/08

Doris Elmore 11/09

Elizabeth Lenz 11/09

Al Meneely 11/10

Karen Conroy 11/12

Helen Robertson 11/17

Ronald Miller 11/18

Daniel Metz 11/19

Francis Stegner 11/23

Terese Stegner 11/26

Thomas Conroy 11/28

ANNIVERSARIES

John & Doris Elmore ?

Winsor & Martha Eveland 3 years

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 wishes to order Centerpieces for the Christmas Holidays, Suzanne White will be making them again this year. Money is donated to the Scholarship Fund. One difference, this year you must order them in advance. Please order from Suzanne White, Phone # 493-7365.

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NOMINATIONS FOR 2007

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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SHINGLES VACCINATION

An earlier edition of the AFA update mentioned a Shingles vaccine available through the VA. We failed to include the link to the VA website which provided the details, including the explanation that the vaccination was available to Veterans who are patients at VA medical facilities nationwide. VA Physicians may offer the vaccination on an in-patient basis to patients with appropriate medical conditions. Further notes @ VA Website.

. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Greetings MOAA members,

The October Social was a wonderful brunch on Sunday, October 7th at the Venice Golf and Country Club. A special “Thank You” to the McIllmoyles for arranging this event. The speaker was Florida state Representative Doug Holder who gave an update on current legislative issues in Tallahassee. We had a good turnout and it was a very enjoyable event.

Be sure to attend the Veterans Day observance at 10:00 am on Sunday, November 11 in Venice. It will be at Heritage Park at the west end of Venice Avenue.

Welcome back to all of our “snowbird” members! We look forward to renewing friendships and catching up on news at the upcoming socials and regular meetings.

The next social is at the Olde World Restaurant in North Port. Congressmen Vern Buchanan has been invited to speak but as of this writing,, we have not received confirmation of his attendance.

Sincerely Alf

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INFORMATION FOR POST 9/11 VETERANS

Congressman Buchanan is working to identify constituents who would benefit from the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act (H.R. 2702). The Congressman cosponsored the bill to provide veterans who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001 with educational benefits similar to those provided in the original post World War II GI Bill of 1944. Please forward to me contact information for post 9/11 veterans enrolled in or interested in attending college who would be willing to attend a press conference we are planning regarding this bill.

For additional information regarding this bill please contact me.

Thank you for your assistance,

Sincerely,

Sally Tibbetts

Communications Director/Press Secretary

US Representative Vern Buchanan

235 N Orange Ave, Suite 201

Sarasota, FL 34236

Ph: (941) 951-6643

E-mail: sally.tibbetts@mail.house.gov

AMERICAN LEGION WAR MEMORIAL

The city of Sarasota is creating an impressive Historic district downtown. As part of this major project there is a proposal to move the American Legion War Memorial, which was originally located at Five Points, from its current location at the JD Hamel Park back to Five Points. The Sarasota County Veterans Commission asks for your opinion on whether or not we should support this move.

The Commission was briefed on the Historical District project by Ernie Ritz the President of the Downtown Merchants Association. Some background: In June of 1917 the citizens of Sarasota erected a flag pole at Fife Points to recognize the “boys who marched off to battle with the Kaiser”. On November 11, 1928 the current Memorial was dedicated at the base of that flag pole. After WWLL a list of Sarasotans who gave their lives for America were added to the Memorial. In 1954 the road department declared that the landmark memorial was a “traffic hazard” and it was moved to its current location at J D Hamel Park.

At the November 15, 2007 meeting of the Veterans Commission we will discuss and vote on whether or not to support the moving of the American Legion War Memorial back to Five Points. We ask that you attend this important meeting. The meeting will begin at 1 pm.

If you cannot make the meeting to speak on this issue, please send me an e-mail with your thoughts about this proposal. If you have other ideas about how best handle this, please feel free to express them. I will take your responses and present them at the meeting.

Warm Regards,

Rich

Dr Richard M Swier, LTC US Army (Ret)

President

Sarasota County Veterans Commission

Www.sarasotaveterans.com

(941) 923-2541

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SCVC MEETINGS

The next meeting of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission is Thursday, November 15th at 1:00 pm at the Board of the County Commission Chambers located on the first floor of the R L Anderson County Administration Building,, 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL. The guest speaker is to be announced. All are invited to attend.

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USPS PACKAGING

Free USPS Packaging for Family and Friends of Service members

The United States Postal Service is providing military family members and friends with packaging materials to send packages to service members.

Call 1 (800) 610-8734, and select option #1, then #1 again, and ask for the “Military pack.”

Eight boxes, tape, packaging materials, and labels will be mailed to those who call. They will also provide an I D number to re-order. Please allow four to 10 days to receive the materials.

take advantage of this great opportunity to show support to your loved ones overseas!!

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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NEW MEMBER

At this time, we would like to welcome new members, William and Belinda Aubuchon, 619 Albee Farm Road, North, Nokomis, FL 34275. Ph# ( 941) 485-9346. Please add them to your roster.

NOVEMBER SOCIAL

THURSDAY

15 November

THE OLDE WORLD RESTAURENT

ROUTE US 41

NORTH PORT, Florida

Time: 5:00 PM, COCKTAILS

6:00 PM DINNER

Reservations must be in by November 12

Menu/Choice of:

1. Prime Rib

2. Salmon with Dill Sauce

3. Chicken Polynesian

Served with Baked Potato, Vegetables

Salad with Dressing

Rolls with Butter

Strawberry Shortcake

Cost: $21

Ellen MacLellan Ph: (941) 493-1726

4301 Corso Venetia Blvd

Venice, FL 34293

All of you with last names beginning with the letters N through Z please bring a wrapped gift to be raffled off to raise money for the Scholarship Fund.

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1. Prime Rib_______________2. Salmon______________ 3. Chicken _____________

Member:_____________________ Guest:____________________

Number of persons attending:____________ at $21.00 each $_____________

Donation to Scholarship Fund $_____________

Total enclosed: $_____________

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TRICARE ADDS COVERAGE FOR BREAST CANCER MRI SCREENINGS

Recognizing the importance of early detection, officials, from the TRICARE Management Activity recently changed their policy, adding coverage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging screening for women at high risk of developing breast cancer. The American Cancer Society has clear guidelines defining high risk, which doctors can use to determine who qualifies for the coverage. If any qualified beneficiary receives this care in the near future and it is denied, they can resubmit their claim for reimbursement. More information is at the TRICARE Website.

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_____________________

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Please fill out and mail to:

Jean F White

331 Bucknell Rd

Venice, Florida