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Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, May 2010, p. 1
HOUSTON AREA PO BOX 1082 HOUSTON TX 77251-1082 www.moaahoustonarea.com
Newsletter to Members
Vol. XLVIII No.5 May 2010
NEXT MEETING SATURDAY, June 26, 2010 Briar Club
President’s Message
The last meeting was what I call a
“coincidence” attendance figure. It seems
that everyone who will miss a meeting or
two each year decided to skip the April
luncheon, as we had only 22 attendees. My
compliments to those attending and hearing
Chaplain (Capt.-Navy) Kerry Magee speak
about the Gettysburg address by President
Lincoln. For the others, come on out for the June luncheon for
another great speech and bring another with you.
Some members have volunteered to present the MOAA
Leadership and Academic Medal at their nearby high schools. It
is a very satisfying task and gives more meaning to the
presentation day as the ROTC cadet stands before you. I hope
that each of you consider health and time of day and let our
ROTC Chairman, LTC Wilbur “Mac” McConico, know that you
can handle one or two in your neighborhood. Your president
volunteered to do five presentations. Three came in one week;
that was two too many (next year, one a weekday).
Juanita Ritter is still hospitalized. Your prayers are still needed
and requested.
We’re doing well selling chances for the December cruise. Our
Chairman/Leglislative Rep. Bill Taylor has a report elsewhere in
this May issue. We all might need to purchase another chance to
put us over the top.
We discuss and vote to accept updated bylaws at the June
meeting. Have your questions and recommendations ready.
A reminder: The chapter will have a joint meeting with the
Military Affairs Committee (Commander Eugene Tulich) on
Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 6 p.m. One Reliant Center.
James C. "Jim" Causey, President
COL USA
OfficersPresidentJames Causey, COL USA281.497.2652
1st Vice President ProgramWayne Ritter Lt Col USAF Ret.713.947.2087
SecretaryVal G. Henneberg MAJ USA Ret.713.729.8217
Treasurer Martin J. Harris Maj USMC Ret.713.436.0429
2nd Vice President ArrangementsJeannette Evans, Auxiliary281.495.2202
3rd Vice President MembershipErvin L. Eggleston, CAPT USN281.494.6265
Legislative RepresentativeROTC Scholarship William Taylor Cpt. USA Ret.281.482.7315
Assistant Legislative Representative George McDowell Col USAF Ret.713.723.5166
LiaisonEugene Tulich CDR USCG281.376.0061
ROTCWilbur E. “Mac” McConico LTC USA Ret 713.436.5912
ChaplainKerry Magee CAPT USN979.964.3236 h or 979.236.2415 cell
Editor Carol Ann Wilson 281. 847.9754 fx; 281.642.4050 cellcarolwilson@earthlink.net
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, May 2010, p. 2
MOAA Houston Area
Board Meeting
Tuesday May 25, 201011:30 a.m.
Rudi Lechner’s 2503 S. Gessner
Future meetings
At Rudi Lechner’s
6/22 7/27 8/24 9/21 10/26 11/16
MOAA
Houston AreaMonthly Meeting
NO Meeting
in May
Please Attend the
Military Ball
Next MeetingSaturday
June 26, 201011:30 a.m.
Briar Club2603 Timmons Lane
Houston TX 77027
713.622.3667
BRIAR CLUB WILL ADD A$5 PENALTY FOR EACH
RESERVATION NOTRECEIVED BY THE
WEDNESDAY BEFORETHE MEETING!
2010 MOAA-HAMeetings
(Last Saturday of each month)
6/26 7/31 8/28 9/25 10/30 11/? 12/4
Military Officers WivesAssociation
MOWA
May Meeting
Thursday
May 20, 2010
Houston Racquet Club
10709 Memorial Drive
Houston TX 77024
713-464-4811
MENU
House Salad
Chicken and Wild Mushroom Crepes
w/a Shery Cream Sauce, Wild Rice
Pilaf, Wilted Spinach and
Roasted Grape Tomatoes
DESSERT
HRC Pecan Ball
w/Homemade Chocolate &
Butterscotch Sauces & a Fan Wafer
BEVERAGES
Iced Tea and Coffee
$30
RSVP To: Lonez Fox, 713-782-0751
by April 12, 2010.
MOWA DUES: Send to Shirley Hooks
1023 Omar St Houston TX 77009-6534
DO NOT Include MOWA Dues with Duesto MOAA
MOAA-HA
Z Treasurer’s
Report
April 30, 2010
Income $ 2,750. Expenses $ 1,845. Balance $ 7,087.
Martin J. Harris, Treas. Maj USMC (Ret.)
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(per issue)
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Discount for year paid inadvance.
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Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, May 2010, p. 3
Endowment Fund
Our treasurer, Martin Harris,
who is holding the raffle
funds for the cruise, says we
are three-eighths of the way
there to pay for the cruise.
This is good news. There is
still a lot of time to get in on
the raffle for this wonderful
cruise that will benefit the
Corps of Cadets. Once the
cost of the cruise is handled,
then we can start doing some
good for the Corps.
Your Board of Directors on
21 April voted to once again
include all Rice NROTC
students, not only in the
Endowment Fund, but also in
the Scholarship Fund on an
equal one-third basis with the
Army and Air Force. All of
you Navy and Marine types
can now feel confident that
your funds will go equally to
all schools. There had been
some question raised as to
Rice’s participation in the
Scholarship Fund. This is
now cleared up.
Recently our President, Jim
Causey, our ROTC
Membership Chairman Mac
McConico, and I attended the
Spring Review at the
University of Houston. All
branches were represented:
Army, Navy, Marine Corps,
and Air Force. Your
Scholarship Funds were
gratefully received by the
winning Cadets. So continue
to support our cruise with
your MONEY, and maybe
you will get lucky.
William Taylor
Cpt. USA Ret.
From Our Chaplain
SHALOM! PEACE BE WITHYOU!
Please take time this Memorial Day to
prayerfully reflect on the ultimate
sacrifices so many have made to
maintain and insure our continued
freedom and liberty. Remember our
fallen heroes over the life of our
beloved America. Lest we forget.
Please continue to hold Juanita and
Wayne Ritter in your daily prayers.
God Bless!
Kerry B. Magee
CAPT USNR Ret
June Speaker
To Be
Announced
REMEMBER:
We will vote on
our new Bylaws
PHOTOS FROM
APRIL LUNCHEON
Thanks to Andy Parsons!
New
Member
Neill
Yarborough,
Army
Tom
Lambert,
Col.
Causey’s
son-in-
law
Mary Lee
Lanik Lear,
Driver
for
COL
McDowell
CAPT Kerry Magee
Col. Causey with our great
speaker, CAPT Kerry Magee
Drawing Winner, Rick Miller,
with Maj Marty Harris
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, May 2010, p. 4
Honor Thy Veterans
The Honor Flight Network is working hard to ensure veterans of all U.S. wars get to see“their” memorials on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. MOAA documented theveterans’ trip from the airport to the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Va., and was therewhen they saw for the first time “their” World War II Memorial the next day. After theveterans arrived at the memorial, executives from HBO, the miniseries The Pacific,American Airlines, and Marriott Hotels and government dignitaries held a ceremony tohonor those who were part of the greatest generation.
MOAA staff helped greet about 100 World War II veterans as they arrived March 10 atReagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., on their Honor Flight.
Benefits Available to You
Information is available at www.moaa.org concerning benefits. Navigating the complexmaze of military benefits and entitlements can be challenging. As an MOAA member,you have unlimited access to a team of highly trained benefits professionals equipped tohelp make sure you receive the military benefits you’ve earned.
You may view the latest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and compare them withprevious years to prevent inflation’s erosion of your purchasing power.
You may use quick and easy calculators to get the right figures when making importantdecisions on debt management, mortgage comparisons, retirement planning, and more.
Students and families may learn more about MOAA’s grants and scholarships forundergraduate students, and other matters concerning educational assistance.
In the Legislative Action Center, MOAA has information about its eight full-timelobbyists dedicated to protecting the interests of all members of the uniformedservices–active duty and retired, National Guard and Reserve, and veterans–and theirfamilies and survivors.
Information and frequently asked questions will assist you in understanding the burialbenefits military officers or their surviving spouses may be eligible for.
Military retirees and their family members may use military travel and lodging facilitieson a space available basis.
Take every advantage of your MOAA membership and your benefits as a veteran!
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, May 2010, p. 5
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, May 2010, p. 6
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, May 2010, p. 7
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, HOUSTON AREA
Houston Corps of Cadets ROTC Endowment Fund–The University of Houston
(Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force)
Please Print Donor name:_______________________________________________________
Mailing Address______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Day_______________Evening_____________e-mail__________________________
My pledge of $_________should be designed to support MOAA,HA Houston Corps of Cadets
My gift will be made with installments of $______to be paid monthly___quarterly___annually___.
Beginning date:_______The Office of Stewardship will send reminders.)
__Enclosed is a check (made payable to University of Houston) for the first pledge payable.
Please charge my credit card for the amount of my gift, as scheduled above:
___Visa ___Mastercard ___American Express ___Discover
Account Number_________________________________ Expiration date:_______________
Name as it appears on card:_________________________________________________
Signature:_______________________________________________________________
______I would like to be contacted about fulfilling my pledge with a gift of appreciated securities.
My pledge payment will be matched by: __________________________________________
(Please specify company for our records)
Donor signature:___________________________________date_______________________
Donor Signature:___________________________________date_______________________
Thank you for your support of the MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, HOUSTON
AREA, HOUSTON CORPS OF CADETS ROTC ENDOWMENT FUND, THE UNIVERSITY OF
HOUSTON
____________________________________________________________________________
University of Houston; Advancement Services; P.O. Box 867; Houston TX 77001-0867
Attn: Nancy V. Clark E-mail: uh.edu/giving
Please support our advertisers.
REMINDER ABOUT NEW BYLAWS
Proposed Bylaws will be voted on at the
June 26 meeting.
NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________
(Please Print) Last First Initial Grade Service
Branch
_________________________________________________________________________________
Spouse’s First name:__________________________ Tel. for Directory_______________________
Home Address_____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Civilian Occupation ________________________________________________________________
Business Firm_________________________________ Business Phone _______________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________
Dues: Regular Membership $10 first year; annual renewal $20
Auxiliary (spouse of deceased officer) $10
WOULD YOU SERVE ON A COMMITTEE? ____________________________________________
Comments _________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Make check payable to MOAA,HA and send to MOAA,HA
PO Box 1082 Houston TX 77251-1082
For more information, call Maj. Val G. Henneberg 713.729.8217
TO:
Military Officers Association of America, Houston AreaMembership is available to Officers who have held a Federal Warrant or Commission in any of the seven
uniformed services of the United States or to the surviving spouse of such a person. Please use this form for
application for membership, renewal, or changes to the current directory of members.
Military Officers Association of America, Houston AreaPO Box 1082Houston TX 77251-1082
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