The 1600 Communicator A publication exclusively for members of the 1600 Communications Association Late Spring, 2015 (May) President s Message Members, take note - several important dates are approaching! The deadline is just around the corner for submitting applications for our 2015 educational scholarships (May 31). The application and eligibility requirements are provided at www.1600commassoc.org. We have issued over $60,000.00 in scholarships to eligible 1600 Communications Association members and their family over the past six years. Also, take those golf clubs out of storage and start practicing before tee time at our 22nd annual 1600 Communications Association Golf Tournament, June 19, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews. Registration deadline is June 1, 2015. Please get those foursome teams together and submit your paperwork along with payment if you haven t already done so time is running out! WHCA s Open House / 1600 Communications Association Shrimp Feast and Barbecue will be held June 20, 2015. This will be at WHCA s HQ, McNally Building located on Anacostia NAS (flyer is included with this newsletter). Please note, this is an access controlled military base, requiring at least one member of each party in your POV to have a DOD or CAC government ID for base access. If you do not have base access and need assistance please email Danny Young at DannyY@1600commassoc.org or Glenn Arnett at GlennA@1600commassoc.org by June 15, 2015. Finally, a note about memberships: If you have not renewed your membership, please do so before June 15, 2015. Lifetime membership is also available. As a more convenient option, we accept credit cards/paypal for dues payments. The annual membership runs from January 1 though December 31 at a cost of $30.00; lifetime memberships are available as well (additional fees apply if submitting payment online). Visit www.1600commassoc.org for more information. Upcoming Events & Key Dates SOB (Some Old Buddies) luncheon held the first Tuesday of each month at the Holiday Inn, Rosslyn, VA at 1130. May 31, 2015 Scholarship Application Deadline! June 19, 2015 Annual Golf Tournament June 20, 2015 Combined WHCA Open House and 1600 Communications Association Shrimp Feast September 12, 2015 Camp David Chapter Picnic Would you like to volunteer to help at an event? We d love to have you! Please email Volunteers@1600commassoc.org We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events! Please browse this brief newsletter for additional recent event updates and photos! Danny Young President The Association Group presently includes nearly 750 members as of 5/19/2015! Log in to Facebook and search for the group: 1600 Communications Association so you can start networking with your friends and re-connect with former colleagues. www.1600commassoc.org Page 1 Late Spring, 2015
A note of thanks to those who assisted in producing this newsletter. Editor Floyd Hepler Contributors Glenn Arnett Danny Young SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE May 31, 2015! The deadline for submitting applications for educational scholarships is fast approaching. If you are a member in good standing, the application must be completed, mailed and postmarked by May 31, 2015. Complete information on the application and eligibility requirements is provided on the Association website. We have provided over $60,000.00 in scholarships to Association family members over the past six years. GRAY BEARDS (and a LADY)! On April 16, 2015, the Gray Beards met at Crystal City Sports Pub-Sports Bars to catch up and reconnect. The Gray Beards Social members are the current WHCA Commander, Command Sergeants Major, former WHCA Commanders, and Sergeants Majors. In attendance were Col Donovan Routsis, WHCA Commander, CSM Nathaniel Jett, WHCA Command Sergeant Major, Col Michael Black USAF (ret), Col Margaret Baldwin, USAF (ret) COL Clinton R. Bigger, USA (ret), CSM Samuel Watkins USA, (ret), and CSM Gerald Williams, USA (ret). www.1600commassoc.org Page 2 Late Spring, 2015
WHCA BIRTHDAY BALL! Both current and former members of the White House Communications Agency joined together on April 18, 2015 to celebrate the Agency s 73rd birthday. Approximately 350 people enjoyed an evening of reconnecting, fellowship, dining, and dancing at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott, in Arlington, Virginia. Special alumni guests included COL Joseph J. Simmons IV, USAF, former Director of the White House Military Office and WHCA Commander, former WHCA Commander, Col Michael B. Black, USAF (ret), and for WHCA Command Sergeant Major, CSM Samuel Watkins, USA (ret). The DISA Director, Lieutenant General Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., gave an inspirational speech that paid the highest tribute to Agency members, both past and present. Colonel Donovan Routsis, the current WHCA Commander recognized the following Agency All-Stars: MSgt Longfellow, Kathleen V. WHCA HQ SPC Crump, Dominico R - J1 Cpl Oliver III, Michael A - J2 PO1 Stephan, Dennis M - J2 SGT McKenzie, Ma te - J3 SSgt Thomas, Jennifer - J3 SGT Watson, Britney L - J3 SGT Shon, Carolina - J4 GS-13 Reed, Gary - J5 SSgt Clay, Benjamin P - J6 SSG Skinner, Herchel L - J7 SFC Suber, Freddie L - SMC PO1 Beadencup, John N - VIC SSG Schuppel, Luke G - VIC SFC Beasley, Ashley M - PCC SPC Coffey, Paula M - PCC MSgt Carpenter, Duane A - PCC CPO Isom, Joseph B - WACC SGT Jones, Christopher A - WACC SFC O Haver, Jesse R - WACc 1SG Jovan Velasquez of the Presidential Communications Command was presented the highly prestigious CSM Rickey Witcher Award. Also recognized was Floyd S. Hepler, USA (ret), who received the 1600 Communication Association s 2014 Honor Member of the Year (photo below). Floyd serves as the Editor in Chief on the 1600 Communications Association Board and has previously held various board positions. The event was an overall success, enjoyed by all in attendance. See page 4 for a few event photos. www.1600commassoc.org Page 3 Late Spring, 2015
WHCA Birthday Ball Photos Additional photos will be available soon via the 1600 Facebook page and Flickr gallery. www.1600commassoc.org Page 4 Late Spring, 2015
2015 -- 1600 Communications Association Annual Golf Outing Proceeds benefit the Association Scholarship Fund and Wounded Troops Charities Come join us for our 22 nd annual golf outing on two of the courses at Joint Base Andrews (Andrews Air Force Base) on Friday, June 19, 2015. Shotgun start at 1400, registration begins at 1200 and closes at 1330. Format is four player teams, Captain s choice, best ball. Full tournament rules will be provided at the course, or by contacting the Golf Committee. This is a full handicap tournament: entrants without handicaps must attest to their average scores over their last several rounds. The Golf Committee will assign handicaps to those without one, and will provide pairings for entrants who do not have a foursome. Prizes will be awarded for Team Low Gross, Team Low Net, and many individual prizes, including Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, and Closest to Pin, for both Men and Women. Hole in One prizes on all Par 3 s. Entry fees include all fees, Mulligans, on-line team photos, and post-round buffet meal, and are as follows: Active Duty Military & Dependents: $70.00 MilStat A (If using PayPal $73.00) Retired & Dependents/All Others: $90.00 MilStat R/C (If using PayPal $93.00) For more information, contact Glenn Arnett at glenna@1600commassoc.org. Phone 571-436-3271. WHCA personnel may contact SSG Jacob Bridges at jacob.bridges@whmo.mil. Phone 202-814-7083. Information is also available on the 1600 Communications Association website, www.1600commassoc.org. Make checks payable to 1600 Communications Association. Please send entry forms and payment to Glenn Arnett, at 2233 Halter Lane, Reston, VA 20191. If paying by PayPal, add $3.00 for handling fee (e.g., $73 or $93 for each player). To utilize PayPal go to www.1600commassoc.org, click on PayPal button and follow instructions. ENTRIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT, AND RECEIVED BY June 1. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Entry Info: (Please print: OK to add supplementary page if needed) Name MilStat Phone E-mail Handicap or A/R/C Avg Score Players without DOD or CAC identification, please provide Driver s License number and state with registration form, to facilitate access to Joint Base Andrews. Driver s License No. State Where Issued:
Come join us for the 1600 Communications Association Annual Shrimp Feast and Barbecue! Date: Saturday 20 June 2015 Start Time: 1200 Hrs. Food Ready! (held in conjunction with the WHCA Open House) Place: Building 399, McNally Building Anacostia Naval Air Station (JBAB) Menu BBQ Chicken BBQ Pork Shrimp Beef Brisket Hot Dogs Hamburgers Sides Chips Beverages All included in the per person price! Security: This is an access controlled military base. At least one member of each party should have a government ID for base access. For additional information contact any Association Board member See you on Saturday 20 June 2015! Price per person: Ages 5 and under $5.00 Ages 6 to 11 $10.00 Ages 12 and up $16.00 REMEMBER, IT S ALL-U-CAN EAT!! And boy is it good!