The Lantern Palm Beach-Martin Counties Chapter Military Officers Association of America www.moaafl.org/chapters/pbmcc October 2016 Issue October 10 Columbus Day Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on Oct 12, 1492. A message from Paul Loschiavo October Birthdays September 21, 2016 Colonel Loschiavo Reporting for Duty, SIR! Major Amparo Calatayud Mr. Christopher Horn Col William Malkemes Col Walter Riedle Stay current with the latest MOAA news! Great resources, information, and the latest legislative updates www.moaa.org Florida Council Newsletter www.moaafl.org/communique/default.aspx Chapter Information www.moaafl.org/chapters/pbmcc It s been a long five months but I m actually back at work. (Well, part time, at this point.) Though I still cannot drive, I m working hard to regain everything. The last five months have been tough, especially for Jill and I want to thank everyone for their kind words, cards, and prayers. I have about a foot of cards. and the prayers worked because there were so many of them. They say that there are no atheists in foxholes. It clearly applies to motorcycle accidents, also. Thank you, Victor, for picking up the flag and continuing to forge ahead. (That s what soldiers do!) If you don t mind keep carrying it until I m driving (hopefully, October at some point). Until then, when is the next Officer s Call?
Palm Beach-Martin Counties Chapter Raffle Name: Address: Email: Telephone: -------------------------------------------------- Thank You, Thank You, Thank You A special thanks to all the members and friends who volunteered for the Veterans Hospital Bingo / Ice Cream Social on September 17 th. A great response and a great show of support. Help us keep the Cost Down We need your help to keep down the cost of printing and mailing chapter newsletters and other correspondence. If you have an email address and are receiving paper copy of the newsletter, please consider electing to receive chapter documents via email. If you can make the switch, contact Victor at 561-513-9287 or email: bklynt296@aol.com Renew Your Membership As we enter the third quarter of 2016, we are gearing up for 2017. Please renew you chapter membership early. When submitting your membership dues, please complete the membership application, as we use this form to keep your contact information current. Annual membership dues are a major source of income for the chapter. You can turn in your application at the next chapter dinner or mail it to: Palm Beach-Martin Counties Chapter Military Officers Association of America P. O. Box 8171 Jupiter, Florida 33468-8171 Copy of application is attached to this newsletter. Chapter Raffle Fundraiser Enter for a chance to win. Your donation helps support several charity events to include the JROTC program. Palm Beach-Martin Counties Chapter Raffle 1 st Prize: $1,000 Cash 2 nd Prize: $300 3 rd Prize: $200 4 th Prize: Men s Polo Shirt (Red) with MOAA Logo 5 th Prize: Men s Polo Shirt (White) with MOAA Logo (Shirts donated by anonymous donor) Drawing to be held at the January 2017 Dinner Meeting Donation: $20.00 Please support this program to keep the chapter strong Winner need not be present to win Mail your entry to: Palm Beach-Martin Counties Chapter Military Officers Association of America P. O. Box 8171 Jupiter, Florida 33468-8171
CHAPTER OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS Officers President Col Paul Loschiavo, USMC Jill 561-745-1434 loschiavo@comcast.net CHAPTER CONCERNS AND INFORMATON 1 st Vice President MAJ Victor Flores, USA Yvette 561-513-9287 bklynt296@aol.com 2 nd Vice President COL Bill Danzeisen, USA Joan 561-747-0109 whdanzjr@comcast.net Treasurer Jane Secretary Col Thomas Choate, USMC 561-625-6710 choatetw@yahoo.com Karen Kerwin 772-263-1142 kak33455@bellsouth.net Please provide illness or other caring information regarding our members to our Personal Affairs Chair Director. Immediate Past President LTC Marc Oliveri, USAR Jenine 561-753-7565 ltcoliveri@aol.com President Emeritus LTC John Morrison, USAR Myra 561-889-4503 mmjm223@gmail.com This recurring column will provide Chapter members with the opportunity to share information with each other and strengthen the bond with our fellow officers and family members. Directors Newsletter Editor Lt Col Albert (Skip) Barnes, USAF Carol 561-512-5744 atlspirit@hotmail.com Never Stop Serving VA Hospital Liaison CDR Bob Harshman, USN Ann 561-635-5588 aharshman@msn.com JROTC Roberta CDR John VanSickle, USN 561-568-3091 jdvs51@yahoo.com Personal Affairs CAPT Sam Hembree, USN Dee 561-625-3547 samair164@gmail.com Legislative Affairs CW3 David Herman, USA 561-655-0188 dherman@aegiscap.com Communications Rita Pascoe 561-596-9557 ritapascoe@aol.com Chaplain Chairpersons LTC John Catterall, USA 561-616-1967 joncat1@juno.com Dinner Greeters & 50/50 LTC Ray Elderd, USA Agnes 561-351-3318 rkelderdjr@earthlink.net Renew Your Membership When you join MOAA, you become part of the strongest advocate for our military s personnel and their families. The stronger our membership is, the stronger our voice becomes. Renew your membership today because every voice counts.
Dinner Meeting October 20, 2016 At the North Palm Beach Country Club 6 pm cocktails Dinner 7 pm 9 pm 951 US Highway 1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 For the entrees, your choices are: - Chicken Piccata - Pot Roast - Salmon Oscar Includes salad, desert, coffee or tea Guest Speaker: Major Edward Horn, USAF (Ret) Note: Registration Deadline is Monday, October 17, 2016 Due to requirement to submit attendee names and meal choices to the club by this date, we ask that you make your reservation by the deadline. Thank you for your cooperation. Mail to: MOAA $37.00 pp P. O. Box 8171 Choices: Chicken Piccata Jupiter, Florida 33469-9171 Pot Roast Salmon Oscar Name: Choice: Guest: Choice:
MISSING IN AMERICA PROJECT FLORIDA CALL TO HONOR #10 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 11:00AM MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the Missing in America Project (MIAP) is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans through the joint efforts of private, state and federal organizations, and to provide honor, respect and dignity to those who have served this country by securing a final resting place for these forgotten heroes. IT S THE RIGHT THING TO DO On Saturday, October 22, 2016, at 11:00am, MIAP Florida, with cooperation from Edgley Cremation Services, will be interring 16 veterans and 4 spouses of veterans at the South Florida National Cemetery located at 6501 Florida State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449. The longest that any of these being interred has been unclaimed is since 2006. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE INTERRED: US ARMY: 10 veterans, 2 spouses US MARINE CORPS: 1 spouse US NAVY: 4 veterans, 1 spouse US AIR FORCE: 2 veterans WAR PERIODS:* WWII: 7 veterans, 3 spouses Korea: 5 veterans, 1 spouse Vietnam: 3 veterans * 1 veteran served in 2 war periods * 2 veterans did not serve in war periods ESCORT: There will be an escort for this service. Details will be forthcoming. Any and all are welcome to participate in this escort, motorcycles, cars and trucks included. You are cordially invited to attend this service during which we will inter these veterans with full military honors. This service is open to all residents of our area communities. Please feel free to pass this invitation on to others. Kathy Church MIAP FL State Coordinator (904) 219-3035 miapjax@yahoo.com www.miap.us
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Palm Beach-Martin Counties Chapter Military Officers Association of America P.O. Box 8171 Jupiter, Florida 33468-8171 Application for Membership Annual Membership Dues of $35.00 payable to MOAA PBMC I would like to: Join the Palm Beach-Martin Counties Chapter of MOAA (New Members) Renew My Membership TYPE MEMBERSHIP: Regular Membership Auxiliary Membership (Surviving Spouse) Name: (Please Print) Address: (Street) (City, State, Zip) Home Phone: Cell Phone: Date of Birth: / / E-mail: mm dd yy Service: (Circle One) USA USN USAF USMC USCG NOAA USPHS Highest Rank Attained: Current Status: (Circle One) Retired Active Reserve National Guard Former Officer Widow(er) of former Officer Are you a member of MOAA National? (Circle One) Yes No (If Yes, please provide number and type) MOAA # National Membership Type: (Circle One) Life Premium Basic (If Known) Spouse s Name: Spouse s Date of Birth: / / (First & Middle Name Only) mm dd yy Would you like to participate in a Leadership role: Yes No Not at this time. Request Name Tag: Member: Yes No Spouse: Yes No (Optional) ($10 Ea) Signature: Date: / / mm dd yy PBMC MOAA Membership Application (Rev Feb 24, 2016) Mail Application to Address Provided Above
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Upcoming Chapter Meetings October October 7 October 20 Officers Call Duffy s Sports Grill Dinner North Palm Beach Country Club November November 4 November 17 Officers Call JJ Muggs (Recruiting Drive) Dinner Abacoa Golf Club Toys-4-Tots Collection December December 2 December 15 Officers Call TBA Dinner Mirasol Country Club