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 September meeting of the Venice area chapter will be on Tuesday September 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.

SOCIAL

The September Social will be a joint social in conjunction with the Sarasota MOAA. This is a luncheon at Michael’s On East in Sarasota on Friday, September 14. More information inside.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Betty Rabbott 09/01

Walter Harcourt 09/02

Inge Fritz 09/05

Louise Craig 09/07

Cris Cristofori 09/11

Marjorie Bennett 09/12

George Fritz 09/16

Vince Surwilo 09/18

Yvette Pitoniak 09/27

Rodger Craig 09/29

Best wishes to all who celebrated their Birthdays in the months of June, July and August, I hope you all had wonderful Birthdays.

ANNIVERSARIES

Al & Jerri Meneely 50 years

Stephen & Gloria Mulligan 7 years

Harrold & Wanda DeMunbrun ?

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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TAPS

It is with much sadness that we bid farewell to Gregory Pitoniak who passed away on August 3. He was a long time member of the Venice Chapter and he and Yvette attended many of our functions. Graveside services were held at Venice Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, August 7. Memorial donations may be made on behalf of Gregory Pitoniak to the Association for Macular Diseases, Inc, 210 E 64th St, #8, New York, NNY 10021. Our sympathies go to Yvette and her wonderful family. May you be comforted by your memories.

NEW MEMBERS

I would like to welcome our new members at this time and ask you all to add their names to your membership rosters.

James A Manning Wife: Patricia A

15736 Hennipen Cir

Port Charlotte, Fl 33981

E-mail: japamann@embarqmail.com

We are happy you decided to join us!!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Greetings MOAA members,

Summer is coming to an end. This means that the Venice Area Chapter MOAA fall activities will begin soon. This newsletter contains information about these activities. This is a good time to invite a prospective member to attend a chapter function. We can always use more members.

Progress is being made on the Sarasota National Cemetery with the appointment by the Department of Veterans Affairs of Sandra M Beckley as director. She is expected to begin her duties as director in mid October, 2007. The National Cemetery is currently in the design phase with the first burials anticipated in October 2008.

Sincerely, Alf

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MARK THE DATES

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.

2007 2008

September 18 January 15

October 16 February 19

November 20 March 18

December 18 April 15

May 20

Please mark these dates on your calendar, and try to attend the meetings whenever possible.

Projected dates for upcoming Socials 2007/2008.

Sept 14 Sarasota MOAA Luncheon

October 7 Venice Golf & CC Brunch

November 14 Old World Restaurant Dinner

December 11 Boca Royale CC Dinner

January 23 Boca Royale CC Luncheon

February 13 Boca Royale CC Dinner

March 12 Boca Royale CC Dinner

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SCVC MEETINGS

The next meeting of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission is Thursday, September 27th at 1:00 pm at the County Commission Chambers in the Anderson Building on US Highway 41 in South Venice.

PFC HENRY PROMOTED TO SPC

Private first Class Brandon Henry has been promoted to Specialist. He is the son of Rita and Bill Henry. Bill is a Venice Area Chapter MOAA member. An article about SPC Henry appeared in a recent edition of the Venice Gondolier Sun. Congratulations SPC Henry. As you know, SPC Henry is stationed in Iraq at this time. His Company, the 543rd MP Company has been adopted by our Chapter and we collect items to be sent to them.

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NATIONAL MOAA SCHOLARSHIPS

The MOAA National Scholarship Fund has notified the Venice Area Chapter of students in the chapter area who have been selected to receive National Scholarship Fund assistance. Laura M Jensen of Rotunda West has received a Zero Interest Loan. Elisabeth and Matthew Diamond each received a Zero Interest Loan and Designated Scholarship Grant.

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VENICE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

North Port High School Cadet Elizabeth Michelle Moats received the Venice Area Chapter Scholarship this year. The amount of the scholarship this year was $2000. Elizabeth was introduced at the May regular meeting of the Chapter. The Chapter received a thank you letter on behalf of North Port High School from Jane Pool, Post-Secondary Counselor.

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MOAA MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE

PRESENTATIONS

This past May, the Venice Area Chapter MOAA presented MOAA ROTC Medals to North Port High School Cadets Sasha Casey and Christopher Vaughn and to Venice High School Cadets Casey Benoit and Joseph Angelicchi. The medals and certificates were presented to the cadets for having demonstrated exceptional potential for military leadership ad members of High School JROTC programs. The awards were presented by Chapter President Alf Kirkeeng.

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NEWSLETTER MAILING

Just a reminder, if anyone would like to receive the newsletter electronically, please notify me, as I do send it to several people already. This would be a big savings in stamps especially since the postal rates have gone up again If you do so wish, notify me per e-mail or phone, don’t forget to put my address on your list of mail to be accepted. E-mail address: b-incontrol@comcast.net

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TV PROGRAMS ABOUT WWII VETS

SNN TV Channel 6 is doing a series of programs about WWII veterans to be aired in mid September. John Hill of the station has contacted the Chapter asking for names and phone numbers of WWII veterans that he could contact and interview for the programs. Please contact President Alf at (941) 497-748 if you know of someone that he could interview. They do not need to be MOAA members, and could be enlisted or officer. A veteran who lived in Florida at the time he or she entered the service would be wonderful.

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VETERAN OF THE YEAR

The Sarasota County Veterans Commission is soliciting nominees for the Veteran of the Year Award. They have categories for both male and female. Please contact Alf Kirkeeng if you know of someone worthy of being nominated. Recognition will be given at annual Veterans Day Ceremonies.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

If you have any news regarding members, ie illness or other things of interest please notify Patty McIllmoyle so that she can send a card to persons affected. During the summer cards were sent to Yvette Pitoniak, whose husband passed away, and Floyd Frank whose granddaughter has been ill. Ph: (941) 496-8532

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SEPTEMBER SOCIAL

FRIDAY

14 SEPTEMBER

MICHAELS ON EAST

1212 EAST AVE SOUTH , Sarasota, Fl

Time: 11:00 A.M.

Reservations must be in by September 11

MENU

Tossed Field and Leaf Salad

Michael’s home made Meat Loaf

DESSERT

Fresh Fruit Band Tart

Coffee & Tea

Cost: $21.00

Reservations must be in by September l1.

Please Call Reservations and mail checks to:

Ellen MacLellan Ph: (941) 493-1726

4301 Corso Venetia Blvd

Venice, FL 34293

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Member:_____________________ Guest:____________________

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

Total enclosed: $_____________

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The Guest speaker at the Luncheon will be Admiral Norb Ryan, the MOAA National President. This will be the first time that Admiral Ryan has been the guest speaker, so lets try to have a really good turn out from the Venice MOAA.

Dress Code: Open collar shirt, Slacks are required, Coats and ties are optional.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR MAILING TO IRAQ

Toothpaste Toothbrushes Deodorant

Dental Floss Nail Files/Clippers Scrunchies

Razors Writing Materials Pens, Cards

Calling Cards (AT&T) Moisturizing Lotion Sunscreen

Shampoo Conditioner Hair gel

Sanitary Napkins Tampax Leatherman all in one tool

Small note books Paper pads Non-perishable food stuffs, single serving

Beverage mixes that can be added to a 16 or 20 oz bottle of water.

Items may be brought to any of our meetings or socials. Ellen MacLellan Ph# (941) 493-1726 and Marion Hennig Ph# (941) 495-9465 will package and ship them. Donations of money for postage are gladly accepted.

We recently received a letter of support from CPT Dan Oh, commander of the 543^rd MP Co. He wished to thank us for the support that has been shown the company throughout deployment. Let’s continue to do so.

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