A L B U M O A A’S MAIL CALL€¦ · enhance our current, and especially our future, ability to...
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1 Albuquerque MOAA Vision: “Recognized as the leading Military Service Organization in central New Mexico, supporting and giving a voice to military retirees, surviving spouse, and veterans of all services." Dear Albuquerque MOAA Chapter member: First and foremost, I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones healthy! As many of you know, the 377 th ABW Commander eased the restrictions on the use of base facilities beginning 13 June. Included in this Newsletter are the specifics regarding that action. On June 25 th , Governor Grisham announced that New Mexico is remaining in Phase 1 of the reopening of the economy. In order to move to Phase 2, we must decrease the virus spread. Please remember to social distance and wear a face mask when in public and to sanitize your hands frequently. As we are remaining in Phase 1 of the reopening, it is not possible to predict when Albuquerque MOAA will be able to restart meetings and events. I will inform you via email once we can plan a schedule. I recently received exciting news from City Councilor Don Harris. The City is renaming a park in the Four Hills Neighborhood for former President Roger Mickelson. Roger served as our President from 2011-2014. He was also actively engaged in Albuquerque city affairs. . July — August 2020, Volume XL, No. 4 A L B U M O A A’S MAIL CALL The Newsletter of The Military Officers Association of America Albuquerque, New Mexico Chapter President’s Message As you may remember, we lost Roger in 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings, a date for the renaming ceremony has not been established. I will notify you by email when the event is scheduled. Again, take good care of yourselves and look forward to meeting with you once the State lifts restrictions on meetings. Sincerely, Michael Cochrane Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) President, Albuquerque Chapter MOAA
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Albuquerque MOAA Vision:
“Recognized as the leading Military Service Organization in central New Mexico, supporting and giving a voice to military retirees, surviving
spouse, and veterans of all services." Dear Albuquerque MOAA Chapter member: First and foremost, I hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones healthy! As many of you know, the 377th ABW Commander eased the restrictions on the use of base facilities beginning 13 June. Included in this Newsletter are the specifics regarding that action. On June 25th, Governor Grisham announced that New Mexico is remaining in Phase 1 of the reopening of the economy. In order to move to Phase 2, we must decrease the virus spread. Please remember to social distance and wear a face mask when in public and to sanitize your hands frequently. As we are remaining in Phase 1 of the reopening, it is not possible to predict when Albuquerque MOAA will be able to restart meetings and events. I will inform you via email once we can plan a schedule. I recently received exciting news from City Councilor Don Harris. The City is renaming a park in the Four Hills Neighborhood for former President Roger Mickelson. Roger served as our President from 2011-2014. He was also actively engaged in Albuquerque city affairs. .
July — August 2020, Volume XL, No. 4
A L B U M O A A’S
MAIL CALL
The Newsletter of The Military Officers Association of America
Albuquerque, New Mexico Chapter
President’s Message
As you may remember, we lost Roger in 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings, a date for the renaming ceremony has not been established. I will notify you by email when the event is scheduled. Again, take good care of yourselves and look forward to meeting with you once the State lifts restrictions on meetings.
Sincerely,
Michael Cochrane Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) President, Albuquerque Chapter MOAA
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President CDR Michael J Cochrane, USN (Ret)
1st Vice President CWO4 James J Levesque, USCG (Ret)
2nd VP-Programs LTC Michael Houck, USA (Ret)
Secretary Francis Spallina
Treasurer Lt Col Clint Whisonant, USAF (Ret)
President Ex-Officio LTC Walter Paul, USA (Ret ) [email protected]
Navy Rep
LCDR David E Mathis, USN (Ret)
Marine Corps Rep Col Charles E Wood, USMCR (Ret)
Army Rep
LTC Warner W Talso, USA (Ret)
Air Force Rep Brig Gen Regner Rider, USAF (Ret)
US Coast Guard Rep CWO4 James J Levesque, USCG (Ret)
US Public Health Service Rep CAPT Nina F Dozoretz, USPHS (Ret)
Surviving Spouses Rep & Liaison
Dolores R Morgan
MOAA and its affiliated Albuquerque Chapter are independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organizations.
Ski Club Rep
BrigGen Regner C Rider, USAF (Ret)
Breakfast Club
Lt Col Marsha L Thole, USAFR (Ret) Golf Club Rep VACANT
Tours Club Reps
Karen Brown Judy Keppler Chaplain VACANT
Historian VACANT
ROTC/Awards VACANT
Finance Lt Col Clint Whisonant, USAF (Ret) Legislative Affairs Col Marvin Schott, USAF (Ret) Membership Directory Karen Brown Mary Kay Olson Nominating VACANT Consumer Advisory Board VACANT Veterans’ Memorial Rep Lt Col Clint Whisonant, USAF (Ret) Membership Recruitment CAPT Nina Dozoretz, USPHS (Ret) Personal Affairs Col David A Camacho, USAF (Ret)
United Veterans Council LTC Walter Paul ,USA (Ret) Web Site Karen Brown Newsletter, ALBUMOAA CAPT Nina F Dozoretz, USPHS (Ret)
In 2012, our Chapter established the
Albuquerque Chapter of MOAA
Endowment at the Albuquerque
Community Foundation (ACF) to
enhance our current, and especially
our future, ability to contribute to
worthy charitable organizations that
help military personnel, veterans and
dependents. The endowment was
initiated in late January of 2012 and
has grown as a result of contributions
and the growth in the investments.
The Board has adopted a policy of
using the annual Endowment
distribution to increase our giving each
year. For those who are so inclined,
gifts can be made to the Chapter
Endowment as a part of a member’s
estate or as part of a yearly donation.
More information about the annual
performance and use of the
distribution will be published in a
future ALBUMOAA. For questions, the
Chapter point of contact is the
Treasurer, Clint Whisonant.
The Albuquerque Chapter
of MOAA is not associated
with the Department of
Defense. This Newsletter is
published bi-monthly. Views
expressed in articles or editorials in this
Newsletter are not necessarily the views of the
Chapter nor do they reflect its policies.
Publication of advertisements or mention of any
commercial businesses does not constitute
Chapter endorsement.
Please email suggestions for newsletter format
and content to CAPT Nina Dozoretz, USPHS (Ret)
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CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAM
Many THANKS for all your generous contributions! Please send donations to Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA, PO Box 5071, Albuquerque, 87185-5071
The Albuquerque Chapter has been approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our Chapter’s “Charitable Giving” program has grown as the Ski Club, Tours, special projects and individual donors contribute sizable amounts. Many members donate in conjunction with their dues’ payment. Donors may contribute to the overall Charitable Giving program, or they may specify their donation to one of the causes listed below. Charitable Giving (Unspecified) Blue Star Mothers (Rio Grande & Valencia Chapters) Gold Star Mothers, Albuquerque Chapter Albuquerque Fisher House KAFB Quarterly Awards NM VA Medical Center NM Veterans Memorial ROTC/JROTC Awards Veterans Integration Center (VIC) Chapter’s Endowment Fund (ACF) and more Since the last edition, the “Charitable Giving” Program received another $584 in donations in conjunction with their 2020 dues payments from the following 18 members:
Paul A Adkin Blane Armstrong Michael A Blackledge Robert F Couch Tim Eichenberg Mary Herrmann-Hughes C Robert Kemble Rodney A Kontny Kenneth C Kvam Paul A Miskimin Mary Ann Orzech Barbara A Pierce J Ronald Salley Aileen Sherrill Robert D Wakefield James P White David C Williams Charles E Wood
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We are optimistically planning the following event and tours, which all depend on whether it is safe for us to participant or travel. Changed to July 21, 2021 (Wednesday): 7:30 p.m., Popejoy Hall – COME FROM AWAY (Musical): “…
the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.” “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” Group cost for 2
nd PRICE seats is $67/person (middle Orchestra
seats in Row N); PREMIUM seats cost $84/person (middle Orchestra, rows D, F, G) – non-members please add $2/person guest fee, unless family or house-
guest. Payment is due ASAP or NLT June 15. 2021. To date, 10 participants have signed up. For seat selection, contact Karen at [email protected] or (505)856-1927. * Mail above payment (made out to ABQ MOAA Tours) to Karen Brown at 962 Antelope NE, 87122. MOAA MEMBERS CAN ALSO BUY THEIR OWN MOAA GROUP-PRICED POPEJOY TICKETS
ONLINE FOR CERTAIN PERFORMANCES & DATES (Broadway & Ovation Series): Here is the group link for our Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA, that you can click on to order your own seats for these specified Broadway performances or other Ovations performances at the group price. Click on unmtickets.com/MOAA. You can then pay for your tickets by credit card & they will be mailed to you.
NEW! March 8-18, 2021 (11 days) - Globus South American Getaway: Cost is $5295/person (double
occupancy) and $6095 (single) with $350 savings if deposit received by September 4, 2020 (all payments by cash/check). From the vibrant cities of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to the scenic beauty of Iguassu Falls, this vacation will leave you with vacation memories you’ll cherish for life. All transfers are by air. Here is the link to our MOAA adventure: South American Getaway. If interested in joining us, please contact Jenn Martinez at [email protected] or 505-582-2355.
MOAA 2021 TRIP PLANNED BY SUN TOURS FOR MOAA: All payments go to SUN TOURS,
1700 Louisiana Blvd, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM 87110. For reservations and information, call or email Jenn Martinez. Cancellation insurance recommended.
August 18-28, 2021 (11 days) – Scotland with Military Tattoo by Globus – Cost is $5175/person (double
occupancy) and $5975 (single) with $350 savings if deposit received by April 16, 2021 (all payments by cash or check). Deposit of $250/person is required - refundable until April 27, 2021. Here is the brochure for this adventure: Scotland with Tattoo. To date, we have ~14 MOAA participants (members/relatives/friends). As this is a shared coach tour with Globus, space is on an “as available” basis. If interested, contact Jenn Martinez at [email protected] or 505-582-2355 and she can
quickly confirm availability. Upcoming 2021-2022 MOAA Tours (Details TBD): Great Lakes Cruise (11 days) between Chicago and (probably) Toronto for September 2022.
MOAA TOURS
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Great news! Facilities are reopening to Retirees
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE
INSTALLATION COMMANDER’S DIRECTIVE
DIRECTIVE:
1. Health Measures:
A. The use of cloth face coverings are required (indoor/outdoor) when a member cannot maintain 6 feet of
distance from another person (social distancing).
B. Use of cloth face coverings is required by all personnel within the Defense Commissary Agency
facility, Base Exchange Complex facility, Shoppettes, 377 ABW Medical facilities, Consolidated
Support facility, and all on-base food service public areas (when not seated).
C. 50% capacity limits are imposed on Defense Commissary Agency facility, Base Exchange and
Shoppettes.
2. Access Measures
A. Retirees and Veterans are authorized limited access as we continue our return to normal
operations. Effective as indicated below, the following services are authorized for Retirees and Veterans:
1) Medical Clinic and AAFES Pharmacy daily during normal operating hours
2) Commissary / AAFES BX / AAFES Shoppettes unrestricted use for all personnel on Saturdays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays during normal operating hours
Effective 16 June
3) All Morale Welfare & Recreation (MWR) facilities daily during normal operating hours (golf course, bowling
alley, outdoor recreation center, Mountain View Club, lodging, FAMCAMP, RV storage, etc.)
Effective 13 June
4) East Side Gymnasium (fitness center) reserved for Active Duty Military opening until 1300 daily. All other pa-
trons may utilize the gym after 1300 only. West side gym remains closed at this time.
Effective 13 June
B. Carlisle Gate will open on 15 June 2020 with normal operating hours. Eubank gate is still closed for construc-
tion.
C. Trusted Traveler Program remains suspended requiring all personnel to have base credentials checked. All
personnel who do not have credentials must be issued a pass at the Visitor Control Center.
Helpful Phone Numbers
Commissary 846-4902
Truman gate 846 7509
KAFB Post office 346-0561
Base Exchange 232-8771
BX Pharmacy 846-7902
FAMCAMP 846-0337
Fitness Center Eastside 846-1102
Outdoor Rec 846-1499
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All Breakfast Club events are cancelled until further notice. Once the Governor of New Mexico issues a change in non-essential services, group size and social distancing parameters, an email will be sent to all those who are on the Master Chapter email list and a notice will be posted on our website and in our newsletter informing them of our new Breakfast Club schedule. Until then, please stay healthy and stay safe! Marsha Thole PH: (505) 856—2080 (Calls after 10 AM MST, please)
Membership Stats (as of June 21, 2020)
Regular – 221 Surviving Spouses - 48 Associate - 57 Total – 326 THANK YOU to all those who have paid your 2020 Chapter dues, along with donations! There are still a few who have still not paid – you will receive another email or mailed notification if your 2020 dues still need to be paid. We hope you have checked out our web-site www.albumoaa.org. You do not have to log in to see Chapter Information (Event Calendar, Officers, Photo Gallery, Newsletters, Clubs, etc.). Click on Clubs for Ski Club, Tours/Events & Breakfast Club information. Log in is only necessary to access the online Member Directory (under Members Only). Our annual May MOAA Memorial was postponed due to COVID19. You will be informed when we feel it is safe to have it.
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Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the families of those who have passed to their eternal rest. May all those who grieve be comforted.
Kathryn Meier – June 25, 2020 (wife of COL Frank L Meier, USA Ret)
To learn about national MOAA advocacy efforts, go to MOAA Legislative Take Action at: http://capwiz.com/moaa/home/
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Albuquerque Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America
Eligible for membership: Commissioned or Warrant Officers, or their Surviving Spouses Army—Marine Corps—Navy—Air Force—Coast Guard—Public Health Service—
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Regular-Reserve-National Guard-Active Duty-Retired-Former Officers
Please Print Please Print Clearly or Apply Online at www.albumoaa.org
_____Enroll me as a REGULAR MEMBER at $24.00 for one year. _____Enroll me as a SURVIVING SPOUSE MEMBER (as the surviving spouse of a deceased officer) at $12.00 for one year. _____Enroll me as an ASSOCIATE MEMBER (non-military & enlisted) at $15.00 for one year. _____Enroll me for NEW Membership as REGULAR or SURVIVING SPOUSE applicant, receiving first 2 calendar years’ membership for cost of one year. I wish to donate $______ to the Chapter’s Giving Program, and my check includes this amount. I realize that the donation is Federal and State tax-free. ____________________________________________________ _______________ _______________ ________________________________ First Name Middle Initial Last Name Rank Service Spouse’s Name ______________________________________ ______________________ ______ _________________ ________________________________ Street Apt City State ZIP+4 Telephone Numbers E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________ National Membership Number: ________________________________
___Active Duty, ___Retired, ___Former Officer, ___Surviving Spouse ___Regular, ___Reserve, ___National Guard
Would you be willing to assist in the operation of the Albuquerque Chapter of MOAA? If so, what would be your main area of interest? ___Legislative Affairs, ___Public Relations, ___Membership, ___Scholarship & Award, ___Personal Affairs, ___Legal Counsel ___Newsletter, ___Chaplain, ___Finance, ___Programs & Activities, ___Data Processing Other____________________
Do you have an interest in any of the following clubs: ____Breakfast Club, ____Ski Club, ____Tours/Events, ____Golf Please make check payable to: Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA Mail to: Membership, Albuquerque Chapter, MOAA P.O. Box 5071 Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date: ____________ Albuquerque, NM 87185-5071
MOAA Membership Application Form 1-2017 Visit us on the web at www.albumoaa.org
The Albuquerque Chapter MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA P. O. Box 5071 Albuquerque, NM 87185
