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February 2018 “Keeping in Touch and Having Fun” VOL 39 No 1

AMS News AMS website -- www.mappers.org

Association of Mapping Seniors Newsletter

2018 AMS EVENTS

Winter is definitely upon us. There has been record setting temperatures in just about every part of the United States. Colder temperatures set new records even in the south! As you stay warm sipping your favorite hot beverage – maybe even a hot toddy, plan to attend these upcoming AMS events throughout the coming year. We totally enjoy reminiscing the “good ole days” with our colleagues, many who are as close to us as our own family. In keeping event costs at a minimum, the AMS Board has changed several events from Saturdays to Wednesdays. Mark your calendar on your phone or the hardcopy calendar of these upcoming events. See you there!!

St. Patrick’s Luncheon, Date: Wednesday, March 14. Time: 11:30 Place: Lahinch Tavern and Grill 7747 Tuckerman Lane; Potomac, MD

(Cabin John Shopping Center) Entrees – • Guinness–BatteredFishandChips • Boneless Beef Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie – Roasted

Root Vegetables, Green Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Greens

• Corned Beef and Cabbage – Mashed Potatoes, Savoy Cabbage and Carrots, Mustard Sauce

• Price: $25.00 per person includes: entrée, scones, and bread pudding for dessert. Beverage selections include coffee, tea, or soda.

Reservation Due: March 5, 2018 (0)

At the St. Patrick’s Luncheon CFCU will conduct a 50/50 Raffle. Your donation helps support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The winner of the CFCU 50/50 Raffle will receive 50% of the proceeds that are raised at the luncheon. If you are unable to donate at this event, please be aware that all CFCU branches have Children’s National Donation Jars and $1 Paper Hearts available for purchase at our teller lines. You can also donate online at https://www.constellationfcu.org/home/home by clicking on our PayPal “Donate Button”. The entire process can be completed in less than 4 clicks! All CFCU branches are selling special themed care packages/swag bags. Other fundraising activities are continuously deployed throughout the year. These charitable donations help support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and put your money where the miracles happen!

(2018 Events Continued on page 2)

In this AMS News issue

Page 1 & 2 2018 Events Page 2 AMS Contacts; Page 3 Membership Page 4 2017 Financial Report; Past Event Page 5 Holiday Event Pictures Page 6-9 Remembrances Page 9 AMS Membership Application Page 10 St. Patrick’s Lunch Reservation Form Page 11 Spring Luncheon Reservation Form Page 12 CFCU Mortgage Ads

Time and good friends are two things that

become more valuable the older you get.

CFCU 2018 Cherry Blossom Fundraising

February 2017 “Keeping in Touch and Having Fun” Page

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Spring Luncheon Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Time: 11:30 Place: Dutch’s Daughter 581 Himes Avenue. Frederick, MD 21701

Entrees – Atlantic Salmon - $31.00 Dutch’s Chicken - $28.00 Beef Tips - $28.00 Crab Cake - $33.00 Each Entrée includes – Tossed Garden Salad, Seasonal Fresh Vegetable, Twice Baked Potato, chief’s choice of dessert, coffee, tea, and soda Reservation Due: April 30 2018 (Page 11) Crab Feast Date: Wednesday, August 1 Time: 11:30 Place: Fisherman’s Inn Crab Deck 3116 Main Street, Grasonville, MD Entrees: All the crabs you can eat.

Myrtle Beach Gathering Date: Thursday, September 20 Place: Dave’s Dockside Restaurant. Additional information will be published when finalized.

AMS Picnic “COMING BACK TO CARDEROCK IN 2018!”

Date: Wednesday, October 3 Place: Carderock Park, Bethesda, MD Time: 11:00 am

Holiday Luncheon Date: Wednesday, December 5 Place: Dutches Daughter 581 Himes Avenue. Frederick, MD 21701 Time: 11:30 am

AMS Keeping in Touch

AMS Website www.mappers.org is a source of information for current and past AMS events. Check out the many tabs that are filled with a

wealth of information about our members and events! Forward your information to our Webmaster, Ralph Mayer at [email protected]

Join the AMS Facebook page and include your contribution! Tell us how

you are enjoying retirement! Keep current with AMS activities. On the Facebook search block enter Association of Mapping Seniors and from the drop down list, select Association of Mapping Seniors on AMS page, select “Join” to “Keep and touch and have fun!

Emails announcing events, registration forms, death notices, and other pertinent information from the Association of Mapping Seniors or from Greg Cross is

the custodian for the AMS mailbox The AMS email address is [email protected].

AMSNews–PrintingAMSNewsispublishedfourtimesperyear.Thefour2017 issues cost$2000.00 toprint andmail to344AMSmembers,whichamountsto$5.81perperson.During the 2017 time period, AMS receiveddonations that covered 28% of the cost for thoseissues.

NOTE: When event details are finalized, the information will be published on the AMS website, Facebook page, email, and AMS News.


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M e m b e r s h i p

AMS is proud of its membership of over 1,000 members including spouses. AMS welcome these recent members:

Darlene Bumstead Gregory M. Davis Bennett & Judy Lichtman Lt. Col. Stephen Peter Pedone, USAF, Ret and Ximena Pedone Leighton P. & Mary T. Stradley

Contact colleagues who are still battling the rush hour traffic to join and attend AMS events. You can join AMS while still working. The registration form is included within this newsletter (page 9) and is on the AMS website at www.mappers.org. Remember if you are a member of Constellation Federal Credit Union (CFCU), the lifetime dues of $30.00 are paid by CFCU. There are 96 members who are 90+ years old. What a heritage the membership has with skills developing from manual cartography to the modern digital technology era.

Your assistance is requested to locate these folks who are MIA’s. If you know their whereabouts notify Merle Biggin via contact info above.

Name City State Robert N. Hannum Sterling VA Yuki & Nasuo Hashiguchi Germantown MD Robert L & Edith Maurer Silver Spring MD Charles R Seibold San Antonio TX Karen S & Michael Talbert Poolesville MD

AMS Historian: The position of the AMS Historian is vacant and the Board is asking for volunteers. Duties as stated in the AMS Bylaws 7.1.2 are:

The Historian shall be responsible for keeping the Association’s History Files current and complete; and periodically reporting to the Executive Board.

The AMS History Files are currently maintained at the Constellation Federal Credit Union, Reston, VA. If you are interested in becoming the AMS Historian, forward an email to AMS at [email protected]

90+ AMS Members Anne I Abbott Jean Cobb Kosta Jay H Adams Mary Ann Kouri Mary C Aderhold Loraine Kumm Jr Nicholas Argyropoulos Ruth B La Mar Edward F Athey Audrey S Lewis Ruth Balogh Rose N Manco John A "Jack" Barrett Jean R Mays Larry C Beaver Diana L McGhee Dee Lois Beilstein Hugh F "Mac" McGowan Madeline Bernard Bea S McPherson Joan Brown Virginia A "Ginny" Michael James L Butler Carolyn V Militzer Uva Mae Cable Marie Miller Robert J Caho William C Miller James L Caldwell Sr William D "Bill" Morgan Howard E Chinn Wilda M Morrow Bernard H Chovitz Mary Murphy Ralph J Cleaveland Mabel J Patchett Hugh J Connolly Sr Justina S "Sue" Payne Eugene R Coogan James H Pope Col William R Cordova USA(RET) Anne Purcell Gladys Dantzler Galen Queen Zona J Davis Jane E (Boswell) Quin Joan Deitz Lloyd E Richards Mary Ellen Dondzila Erich H Rutscheidt Gladys Dossi Rudi Salvermoser Nadine Dugan June Schoellig William C "Bill" Ford John L Seitz Dorothy Frangioni Marion J Skowron Rafael Gallart-Mendia Edith M Staalman Perry R Gilbert Bernice M Steinberg Lillian C Gonzalez William H "Bill" Stickel George "Sonny" Hanlen Alice W Stone Robert N Hannum Mildred P Szarnicki Yuki Hashiguchi James M Tarleton Robert H Hollingsworth Nora Taylor Mary T Kern Natalie Theis Clifford W King Betsey Harwood Wood Gene K King Norma Jean Wood

M I A ’s Missing in

Action

Remember!! Keep your contact information postal address, phone number (house and cell), and email address current with AMS! To update your contact information, inform Merle Biggin, AMS Membership Chairman, Address: 4808 Walbridge Street, Rockville, MD 20853 Phone: 301-946-4485 or Email: [email protected]


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Recent Past Event

AMS Hol iday Luncheon and Annual Meet ing

With the closing of the Golden Bull in Gathersburg, MD where the holiday lunch and annual meeting has been held for years, this event was relocated to Dutch’s Daughter in Frederick MD on Wednesday, December 6. Larry Bowles, AMS President, welcomed members and guest to the event. The Salvation Army representative led the invocation and blessed the meal. Followed by Ken Barnes leading the Pledge of Alligiance and John Koslin leading the members singing God Bless America. The tradition of donating an unwrapped toy for a child of any age continued as many toys were received and given to the Salvation Army Angel Tree. After the delicious meal, a short business meeting was held to elect the 2018 officers.

President – Amber Beall Vice President – VACANT Secretary – Jeanne Casamento Treasurer – Merle Biggin

Amber Beall informed members of the upcoming events in 2018. She asked for their input of activities/events to be researched and/or added to the event calendar. With the vacancy of the Vice-President, Amber assured there is great support from the

Board for the individual who would fill this position. The Vice-President requirement is to attend Board meetings and ensure the details for the events are finalized. She reminded members the AMS Board Meetings are opened to all members to attend. Members attending: James and Marcella Amspaugh, Steve Antos, Ken and Betty Barnes, Amber Beall, Merle Biggin, Larry Bowles, Pam Brown, Harrold Capps, Jr and Harrold Capps, Sr, Frankie and Jeanne Casamento, Gaylene Cattone, Greg Cross, Rick and Diana Davidson, Diane McDonald, Reba Dickinson, Jack Fahey, Cary Ferrell, Leonard Gass, Vincent and Rose Goudreau, Paul and Susan Hayduk, Norma Hintze, James Hobbs, Bobby Josephson, Anne Katzer, Donald and Carol Keys, John Koslin, Sandy Lawson, Will and Valerie Liston, Linda Mallery, Gil and Joy Monck, Frank Pumphrey, Galen Queen, Chris and Carla Raymer, Mike and Judy Rose, Marylou Schnake, Franz Sotomayor, Harry and Caroline Strats, Rob Thomas, Joyce Trickett, Philip Vargas, John and Patty Waters-Heflin, Pat and Linda Weed, Dave and Fawn Weed, Doug and Carol Wenk, Don Wirak, Ken and Berna Yuen, Ben and Betti Zollman.

P o s t a g e D o n a t i o n s AMS News “Keeping in Touch”

Lynette Anderson Jack and Amber Beall

Beverly Fry Galen Queen Alice Mason Jack McKee Dee Peyton

Mike and Judy Rose.

Thank you for your generosity!

ASSOCIATION OF MAPPING SENIORS 2017 Financial Report

Balance on Hand 1/01/17 4,140.86 Income: New Members 180.00 Postage Donations 595.00 Loan Repayments 300.00 Event Earnings 577.45 Dividends (all accounts) 2.30 CFCU Contributions 800.00

2,454.75 Expenses: Newsletter Mailing 1,392.24 Loaned for Event Deposits 400.00 Postage 7.20 Administrative Expenses 25.44 Website Renewal 179.85

2,004.73

Balance on Hand 12/31/17 4,590.88

SPECIAL EVENT MONIES

COLLECTED AND DISBURSED

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon 2017 605.00 Spring Luncheon 2017 961.21 Crab Feast Luncheon 2017 2,793.52 Annual Christmas Luncheon 2017 1,918.18

Total 6,277.91


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50/50 Winners: L-R Jeanne Casamento, Diane McDonald, Carol Wenk

Door Prize Winners: (L-R) Berna Yuen, Joy Monk, Steve Antos, Salvation Army Representative, Gaylene Cattone, Dave Weed, Linda Weed Leonard Gass

Harrold Capp, JR. Joyce Trickett

Ken and Betty Barnes Donald and Carol Keys

Sandy Lawson

Mike and Judy Rose

Diane McDonald; Marylou Schnake

Norma Hintze Reba Dickerson Rose Goudreau

Diana and Rick Davidson Valerie and Will Liston

JackFahey

Ben and Betti Zollman Philip Vargas; Linda Mallery


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I N R E M E M B R A N C E

Harriette Ann Holmes Abbe was born on November 27, 1925 in Kingsport, Tennessee and passed on November 27, 2017. She married William Whipple Abbe in 1948 and built a life and family together over 66 years. She was a 1947 graduate of

Russell Sage College in Troy, NY, where she received a B.S. in Nursing. She accompanied her husband during overseas assignments in Pakistan, Jordan and Thailand between 1960 and 1971. From 1989 to 2003 Harrie and Whip lived in Cambridge, MD, where she opened and ran Drift in Book Sales for a few years in downtown Cambridge. She served as a member of the Dorchester Hospital Auxiliary and as Chairwoman of the Robin Hood Shop. In 2003 Harrie and Whip moved to Zelienople, PA. Harrie is survived by her five children, Charles Cleveland Abbe of Scappoose, OR, Christopher Holmes Abbe of Freeport, ME, Pamela Abbe of Waynesburg, PA, Timothy Abbe of Port Angeles, WA, and James Daniel Abbe of Plymouth, NH; and by four granddaughters. Harriette was preceded in death by Whipple and granddaughter, Leah Abbe Zwerver. A Memorial Service was held Seaman Chapel, Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople, PA. Myron Herbert Abelson On Friday, October 13, 2017 of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Joan Abelson; devoted father of Robert and Audrey Abelson. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 16, 2017, 1:30 p.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel, 16225 Batchellors Forest Rd., Olney, MD. Interment to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Parkinson's Foundation, www.parkinson.org

Samuel (Sam) Casamento On November 16, 2017 Samuel (Sam) Casamento succumbed to cancer. Sam grew up in Georgetown, was an army veteran and retired from the Army Map Service after 35 years. Sam was preceded in death by his siblings: Tony, Phillip, Mary, Elena,

Ann and Joe. He is survived by his sister, Alvera Wathen and brother, Frank Casamento and many nieces & nephews. Donations can be made to: Community Hospice of DC, 3720 Upton St. NW, Washington, DC 20016.

Linda L. Fleming, age 93, of Evanston. Beloved wife to the late Harold R. Fleming, loving mother of Robert (Adva) Fleming and the late Barbara (Richard) Nisbet, grandmother of Jennifer (Steve) Latch,

Colin (Jennifer) Jensen, Michael Fleming, and Mick Nisbet and great grandmother of Chloe, Ella, and Phoebe Latch. Linda was born at the Elephant and Castle, S. London. It was in that area that she lost her family in a bombing raid in 1940. She survived the tragedy of being trapped for two days in a collapsed Anderson air raid shelter. Later the shelter from which she was rescued was reassembled and sent to New York as a part of an exhibit. Linda attended Bloomsbury Art School, from there she studied negative engraving and worked for the British War Office in Cheltenham. Later she worked for the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers as a negative engraver and it was there she met her husband HAP (short for happy-go-lucky). They were married in 1944. Linda continued to work for the U.S. Army in the annex of Selfridges and the Army P.S. in Mount St. until she came to the US in 1945. Linda traveled on the Queen Mary with 3,000 service wives and children. This was one of the first ships to leave Britain with War Brides after WWII ended. Linda and her husband lived for a short time in Bristol, West Virginia. Linda worked for the Army Map Service, and for the Navy Hydrographic Service.

George "Sonny" Hanlen passed away January 22, 2018 at the age of 98. After spending 23 years in the Army as a cartographer, George went to work at AMS and spent 20 years there, part of the time as an instructor until his retirement in1982.

He and his wife, Bea, relocated to Delray Beach, Fl. They enjoyed many years of fun, sun and golf. Bea passed away in 2009 after 68 wonderful years of marriage. George stayed in Delray until 2014 when he relocated to Clermont, FL to be near his daughter. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Nadine and Don Langston and his son and daughter-in-law Harvey and Darla and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a quiet and gentle man.


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Thelma Louise (Iseman) Johnston, a beautiful spirit, departed this life Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. She was born July 12, 1934, in Manor Township, Armstrong County, to Walter John and Ethel Alverda (Fox) Iseman. She was the third of six

children. Louise graduated from Ford City High School. She married Edson "Buzz" Johnston on June 10, 1955, in Winchester, VA. They later moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked for the FBI Fingerprinting Division. She later worked for the U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Mapping, as a cartographer for 25 years. After making their home in Virginia for 26 years, she and Buzz moved back to Pennsylvania in 1985 where they opened and operated B&L Baby furniture store in Lower Burrell. Louise was active in the community and had many hobbies and interest. She is survived by her siblings, Ruth (James) Saur, of East Greenbush, N.Y., and Walter Jack (Ruby) Iseman, of Monroe Center, Ill.; as well as nieces nephews as well as her many good friends whom she dearly loved. Louise was predeceased by her beloved husband of 52 years, Edson "Buzz" Johnston; and other family members. Ambrose “Al” A. Mager, age 79, of Sun City, AZ recently of New Prague died Dec. 3, 2017 at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague. Born Ambrose Albert Mager on Dec. 31, 1937 in Derrynane Township, rural Le Sueur County, MN. He was the son of John D. and Veronica (Shiprett) Meger. Al attended country school before enlisting in the Air Force at the age of seventeen. He served his country for two years in 1955 – 1958. After his service to his country Al spent all of his career working as a civilian working as a radio technician for the United States Government. In retirement he enjoyed traveling, family gatherings in Minnesota. He was a life member of the Elks Club and American Legion clubs. He is survived by his two brothers Andrew of Belle Plaine and Leonard of Faribault and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his three sisters and five brothers.

George Edward McCollam, of Highland, MD passed away on October 30, 2017 and is survived by beloved wife Eugenia M. McCollam, cherished father of Erin G. McCollam, loving grandfather of

Austin McCollam-Skerkavich and Molly McCollam-Skerkavich dear loved one of Tandy S. Gagnon, Margie Stevens and Paula Miller.

Walter Francis Nocket Born on Mar 21 1931 and passed on January 11th 2018 in Palm Bay, Florida leaving to mourn family and friends.

Stephen E. Patchett, Sr. age 93, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 26th, 2018, after a short stay at Newark Manor Nursing Home. Steve was born in Sodus, NY, on December 31, 1924. He graduated from Sodus High School in 1942, attended a semester at Virginia Tech,

and then enlisted in the US Army, shortly after his 18th birthday. He proudly and honorably served three Army infantry divisions in Europe, for three years, returning home, in 1946, to continue the pursuit of his civil engineering degree at Va. Tech, graduating in 1950. On November 2, 1950, he married the love of his life, Mabel Jenny DeFisher. Shortly thereafter, Steve and Mabel began a 30-year journey with the US Dept. of Defense, the Inter American Geodetic Survey, an adventure that would take them to homes in Nicaragua, Columbia, Peru and the Panama Canal Zone. After raising five children, primarily in Panama, Steve retired in 1980, and he and Mabel returned to Sodus. During his 38-year retirement, Steve volunteered with many civic organizations and traveling. Steve is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mabel; his brother Dan (Shirley), Sodus; sister-in-law Betty DeFisher, Sodus; daughter Elaine Donaldson, Williamson; son Steve Jr (Kristy), Hockley, TX; daughter Gail Givens (John), Boulder, CO; son Russ (Christina), Rochester; and son Tom, Sodus; and grand children and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Hazel Lillian Shell (Ashby), age 92, of McLean, Virginia passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on November 5, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late James Nathaniel Shell. Hazel was born November 11, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia.

She worked as a cartographer for the Army Map


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Service of the US Army Corps of Engineers during and after World War II in Indianapolis, Indiana and Washington, D.C. Mrs. Shell later worked as an office administrator for Dr. Mercantini, DDS, of McLean, Virginia. She was a person of strong faith and a long-time member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church in McLean, Virginia, where she volunteered as treasurer. Hazel was a member of both the United Methodist Women and the Alter Guild. She also sang in the choir. She had volunteered as Chaplin for the American Legion Post 270 in McLean, Virginia and with the McLean High School Career Center. Mrs. Shell was a loving mother and grandmother Hazel was the devoted sister of Alice Roettger of Indianapolis, Indiana and Frederick William "Bill" Ashby III (deceased). Surviving are her five children; Jackie Roomian of McLean, Virginia, Wendy Shell of Alexandria, Virginia, Kirk Shell of Mount Airy, Maryland, Blair Shell of Midlothian, Virginia, and Joni Dodd of Sherwood, Oregon. She was blessed with seven grandchildren; Graham Shell of Richmond, Virginia, Amy, Samuel and Lillian Grace Roomian of McLean, Virginia, Steven and Virginia Shell of Mount Airy, Maryland and James Dodd of Sherwood, Oregon.

Howard P. Smith was born January 5, 1931, in Mount Kisco, New York. He died December 13, 2017, in Fort Myers, Florida, at the age of 86. He graduated from Carmel High School and then attended Columbia University. His college was interrupted as he

enlisted in the US Air Force in 1951 serving in Korea and was discharged in 1955. He resumed his education at Columbia and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Geology. Howard and wife, Beverly, moved from New York to Virginia where he took a job with the Army Map Service. He worked for the Federal government as a Cartographer and retired from the Defense Mapping Agency in 1987. Howard is survived by his loving wife, Dotty, of 32 years. He is also survived by his two children, Kevin (Karen) Smith of Hayward, CA, and Karen Smith of Fort Myers, FL. Howard and Dotty moved from Virginia and became full-time residents in Fort Myers, FL, in 2002. He was a member of both the Association of Mapping Seniors and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Alumni Association. He enjoyed their yearly get-togethers where he could connect with old friends and revisit great memories and good times.

Peter Stickl passed on February 1, 2018. Peter grew up in Buffalo, NY and attended the State University of NY at Buffalo where he studied cartography. He came to work at the

Defense Mapping Agency in the summer of 1979. He became a Nautical Cartographer working on standard nautical charts and Special Navy Products until 1985 when he became the Agency’s Technical Representative to the Indonesian Hydrographic Office in Jakarta, Indonesia. In 1988 he returned to work as a Nautical Program Manager in the Mapping and Charting Department. From 1990-95 he was a Senior Program Manager in the Programming and Production Office for many Nautical products. In 1995 he became a Branch Chief and later that year was assigned to the Agency’s International Office as Eastern European Desk Officer. This lead to a 1997 assignment to Bonn, Germany as Cartographic Advisor to the Defense Liaison Office in Bonn, where he was responsible for the production regional products and customer support. He returned to NGA’s Headquarters in 2001 where he served as a rotational Watch Officer in Emergency Operations Center. Here he provided daily intelligence updates to the Agency Director and other key Agency leaders. After this six-month assignment, he transferred to the Office of International Affairs. As a Policy Officer he organized and facilitated several interagency committees (RSCOM,IPSCOM, and FRC) that coordinated imagery and geospatial disclosure and release policy. Most noteworthy, Pete managed the office move to the new NGA Headquarters building in late winter of 2011. He retired in April 2011 with 31 years of service. He is survived by his wife Colleen. March 10th would have been his birthday. Please save this date for a celebration of his life. John R. Vaughn, 80 of Tucson, AZ died November 20, 2017. He was born in Jackson, Alabama to the late John H. and Nell T. Vaughn. After graduation from Parrish High School in Selma, Alabama he majored in political science at the University of Alabama and received his BA degree. He later received Masters degrees from George Washington University and the University of Southern California. He was employed in several elements of the Department of Defense in the field of financial management. He ultimately retired from the position of Comptroller of the Defense Mapping Agency. His service was recognized by being twice awarded the Presidential Rank of Meritorious


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Executive. He also received the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal. He was married to Dolores Riesmeyer of Wonewoc, Wisconsin for 39 years. Wood, Hector, Col. US Army Retired, 87, of New Port Richey, passed away surrounded by his loving family Dec. 9, 2017. He served in Vietnam, was the Director of the Defense Mapping School and Retired Deputy Director of the DMA Hydro/Topo Center. Among his many medals, he was awarded the Defense Superior Service medal and the Legion of Merit. He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis; children, Phyllis (John) Walichnowski, Patricia (Kurt) Fenochietti, Paul (Ana) Fenochietti and Peggy (Greg) Joseph; his sister, Ofilia Owen; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Past Remembrances AMS recently were notified are: Arthur Joseph Audet of Laurel, Maryland Feb 16, 1928 - May 15, 2013 (Age 85) passed on May 15, 2013, On May 15, 2013, beloved husband of the late Rose Marie Audet ; loving father of Arthur Glen Audet, Jean Graves, Deborah Mathis and the late David Arthur Audet. A graveside service will be

held at the Maryland Veterans' Cemetery, Crownsville, MD Jean Powell Emory from Tappahannock, Virginia

died July 1, 2016. She was born in Pineville, VA on January 7, 1930. She married Arthur J. Emory on May 18, 1950 and raised their two children Michael and Theresa in Kensington, Md. Jean worked as a hairdresser for 60 years and

retired in Tappahannock. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Art, and by her son Michael. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa and her grandson, Cory. Julien C. Forget of Chambersburg, PA was born on May 22, 1927 and passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at Menno Haven. Mr. Forget is survived by Mr. Forget is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marguerite Forget Joseph Knipple, passed away on July 14 2017 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Association of Mapping Seniors “Keeping in Touch and Having Fun” www.mappers.org

Lifetime Membership Application Please complete this form and email or USPS mail to: Merle Biggin ([email protected]) 301-946-4485 4808 Walbridge St Rockville, MD 20853-3459 Your name:________________________________________________________________

(as you would like it to appear in the AMS directory) Spouse name: _____________________________________________________________ Street number and name:_____________________________________________________ City: ______________________________, State: ______________, ZIP Code: _________ Phone number: ____________________, email address: ___________________________ Our sponsor, Constellation Federal Credit Union has offered to pay the $30 AMS lifetime membership fee if you are a member of Constellation FCU. Please enter your credit union account number for verification only: _______________

Thank you for joining AMS


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AMS St. Patrick’s Luncheon

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 @ 11:30 AM

Lahinch Tavern and Grill 7747 Tuckerman Lane (Cabin John Shopping Center) Potomac, Maryland 20854

Entrees – Guinness – Battered Fish and Chips Boneless Beef Short Rib Shepherd’s Pie – Roasted Root Vegetables, Green Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Greens Corned Beef and Cabbage – Mashed Potatoes, Savoy Cabbage and Carrots, Mustard Sauce Price of $25.00 per person includes entrée, scones, beverage selection of coffee, tea, or soda, and bread pudding for dessert. _____ people attending $___________ total amount enclosed **NOTE: Meal will be served between noon and 12:30 PM.

Place your name where you can volunteer at our luncheon to assist with a task listed below. Thank you for assisting!

Hand out Name Tags ____________________Sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets ________________________

Payment Methods – Due Monday, March 5, 2018

1. Paper/mail – Send completed reservation form and your check payable to the Association of Mapping Seniors to Merle Biggin 4808 Walbridge Street, Rockville, MD 20853

2. Electronically –

a. When using PayPal add $1.00 for each person to cover associated fees to your total. b. Access PayPal from the AMS website front page at http://www.mappers.org/ and click on the

“Donate” button. At the PayPal page, complete the information as requested. c. On page 2, click on the “Add special instructions to the seller” and enter – Spring Luncheon and the

names and menu option for each person included with the payment. Example: AMS St. Patrick’s Luncheon John Smith – Shepherd Pie; Mary Smith – Corn Beef and Cabbage.

d. Forward an e-mail to Merle at [email protected] that includes the names, contact phone number, and appropriate menu selection for each person. State you are using PayPal to complete this transaction.

Invite Your DMA, NIMA, NGA Colleagues To The AMS Events!!

Now this is a test

Name (Please PRINT your name)

Cost $25.00 per person (includes tax & gratuities)

Main Entrée (select one) Guinness-Battered Fish & Chips

Beef Short Rib Shepherd's Pie

Corned Beef and Cabbage

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RESERVATION FORM AMS Spring Luncheon

Dutch’s Daughters 581 Himes Avenue Frederick, MD 21703

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 @ 11:30 AM

Write the name of those attending and place a check beneath their menu selection. Cost is per person as indicated with menu selection (includes tax and gratuities)

Entrees include --- Tossed Garden Salad, Seasonal Fresh Vegetable, Twice Baked Potato, Chef’s Choice of Dessert, Coffee, Tea, and Soda Note: Meal will be served between noon and 12:30pm

Please include number of people attending ___________ Total amount $___________ Payment by check (enclosed) ________ or PayPal (on-line) ________

Place your name where you can volunteer at our luncheon to assist with a task listed below Hand out Name Tags _______________________Sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets __________________________ Thank you for assisting!

Completed reservation form and payment due by April 30, 2018 Payment Methods –

3. Paper/mail – Send completed reservation form and your check payable to the Association of Mapping Seniors to Merle Biggin 4808 Walbridge Street, Rockville, MD 20853

4. Electronically – e. When using PayPal add $1.00 for each person to cover associated fees. f. Access PayPal from the AMS website front page at http://www.mappers.org/ and click on the

“Donate” button. At the PayPal page, complete the information as requested. g. On page 2, click on the “Add special instructions to the seller” and enter – Spring Luncheon and the

names and menu option for each person included with the payment. Example: AMS Spring Luncheon John Smith – Salmon; Mary Smith – Beef Tips.

h. Forward an e-mail to Merle at [email protected] that includes the names, contact phone number, and appropriate menu selection for each person. State you are using PayPal to complete this transaction.

Invite Your DMA, NIMA, NGA Colleagues To The AMS Events!!

Name (Please PRINT your name)

Atlantic Salmon $31.00

Dutch’s Chicken $28.00

Beef Tips

$28.00

Crab Cake

$33.00 1.

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