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Vol. XXX No. 4 MOAA 4-Star Chapter 2003/2008; MOAA 5 Star Chapter 2004-2007 & 2009-2017 Best Newsletter 2007/2010; Runner Up 2008/2009, 2012 - 2014; 5 Star 2015/2017; Website 2015-2017 April 2019

MARCH PROGRAM: Our speaker for the last luncheon was Captain Miguel Cubano MC USN - a highly decorated officer who was deployed to Afghanistan as the first surgeon in the Forward Resuscitative Team (“Devil Docs”) program of the war. He is a Board certified surgeon who has had multiple deployments and assignments, including Navy deputy to the development of the joint service National Military Medical Center, which combined Walter Reed Army Medical Center with Bethesda Naval Hospital. He will leave for a tour as the Hospital Commander at Bagrahm in October. Dr. Cubano has been the Editor-in-Chief of the last two volumes of the Emergency War Surgery text, the military’s bible of surgical combat care. In addition, he has been a leader in the development of unified responses to mass casualty catastrophes throughout the world. His talk outlined the blueprints needed to respond, react and control the chaotic situations that surround mass casualty catastrophes. He discussed the problems and successes he has had personally leading response teams to the Indonesian tsunami and the Haiti earthquake. His talk was particularly prescient to a MOAS audience who live in an area with the potential of a catastrophic hurricane. APRIL PROGRAM: – MARCENT-CENTCOM RELATIONSHIP – Our Guest Speaker this month will be Lieutenant

General William D. Beydler USMC, Retired, who is the immediate past Commander of the US Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) at MacDill AFB. He will speak on the relationship of MARCENT with US Central Command (CENTCOM) and discuss current events in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The CENTCOM AOR spans more than four million square miles and is populated by more than 550 million people from 22 ethnic groups, speaking 18 languages with hundreds of dialects and confessing multiple religions, which transact national borders. The demographics in the AOR create opportunities for tension and rivalry.

LtGen William D. Beydler USMC, Retirement Biography Upon graduation from the United States Naval Academy in 1981, Lieutenant General Beydler was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps and trained as a Marine aviator. He is a graduate of Navy Fighter Weapons School, the Marine Aviation and Weapons Tactics Squadron One, Weapons and Tactics Instructor course and the NATO Defense College. He has commanded at the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group, Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Component and Joint Force levels. At United States Joint Forces Command, Lieutenant General Beydler served as the Director, Standing Joint Forces Headquarters, and later became the first commander of the United States Joint Forces Command, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command. Lieutenant General Beydler also commanded the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Okinawa, Japan, the II Marine Expeditionary Force and United States Marine Corps Forces Africa in Camp Lejeune. On 27 October 2015, Lieutenant General Beydler took command of United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida relinquishing that command on 11 July 2018. He was placed on the Retired List on 1 September 2018, after 37 years active duty. His personal decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with three Gold Stars, the Air Medal-Strike Flight with Numeral One, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one Gold Star. He is married to the former Kimberly Stevens, the daughter of a career Navy Officer. They have two children, both Marines, Captain Shannon Hillery, a Judge Advocate, and First Lieutenant Robert Beydler, a newly winged Naval Aviator, currently training in the F/A-18.

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There are things that we link our pride and loyalty to. That catch our attention, and maybe tug at our heart. Whether it be a unit we served with, a company we worked for, and/or an organization we belong to. What is that? The unit patch, the company’s or organization’s logo. Did you know the Military Officers Association Sarasota Chapter (MOAS) does not have its own unique logo? There are some amongst us, and I hope many, who would really like to identify with a MOAS logo. A logo that speaks to all of us at MOAS. This could be quite a challenging undertaking since in our MOAS Membership represents all 5 US uniformed military services and one of the two non-military services. The United State Uniformed Services is a group of seven (7) uniformed services of the United States federal government defined by federal law. The United States Uniformed Services includes the five-armed services (military) and two non-military services. The armed services are the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. The non-military services are the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps (NOAA). Well, we are the Sarasota Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Anyway, it would be great to pool the artistic design talents of MOAS and come up with a few designs for a MOAS logo. I know you are out there, so contact me and let’s get this rolling. On a different subject, I have been very aware of the history and traditions of MOAS. A lot of us in MOAS leadership roles today are relatively new to this great organization, and we do not want to lose touch with the past. There are a lot of quality Officers in our ranks, and I would like to tap into their expertise and seek their guidance. So I have reached out to all MOAS Past Presidents and invited them to form a ”Presidents Advisory Council” to the current President of MOAS. They have been asked on a voluntary basis to give guidance to the President when advice is sought and even express their views when not asked. More to follow on how this works out. Semper Fi, Woz

President’s Message Ron Wozniak

Military Officers Association of Sarasota (MOAS) Mission MOAS, a non-profit 501c(19) organization, exists to improve the awareness, life style, and overall environment of its members; support and serve the citizens of the Sarasota area; influence the political process in matters pertaining to active duty, retired and former military personnel; and enhance the image of America’s uniformed services in our local community.

Editorial Policy: “The Breeze” newsletter is published by the Military Officers Association of Sarasota, Inc., an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and the Florida Council of Chapters (FCOC). MOAA and its affiliated chapters

and councils are non-partisan.”

Chapter Officers, Directors and Committees Board of Directors President Ron Wozniak [email protected] 1st Vice President Scott E. Wuesthoff [email protected] 2nd Vice President Stanley Minken [email protected] Treasurer Marty Donner [email protected] Secretary & Historian Peter Dering [email protected] Director (Scholarships) Claire M. Power [email protected] Director (Marketing/Publicity) George Hofmann [email protected] Director (Membership) George Tracy [email protected] Director (Legislative) Stanley Minken [email protected] Immediate Past President Brian McCarthy [email protected] Executive Committee President Ron Wozniak [email protected] 1st Vice President Scott E. Wuesthoff [email protected] 2nd Vice President Stanley Minken [email protected] Immediate Past President Brian McCarthy [email protected] Legislative Committee Chairperson Stanley Minken [email protected] Vets Affairs/Commission/VTF Dan Willison [email protected] Marketing & Communications Committee Chairperson Scott E. Wuesthoff [email protected] Managing Editor – Newsletter George Tracy [email protected] Photographer Len Friedlander [email protected] Web Site George Tracy [email protected] BLOG/Social Media/Photographer Craig Hullinger [email protected] Membership Committee Chairperson George Tracy [email protected] Recruiting & Retention Troy Scott [email protected] Recruiting & Retention Ron Wozniak [email protected] Reporting & Records George Tracy [email protected] New Member Ambassador MaryElizabeth Mock [email protected] Personal Affairs Committee Chairperson Scott E. Wuesthoff [email protected] Surviving Spouses Liaison Peggy Mock [email protected] TOPS Transition Liaison Brian McCarthy [email protected] Chaplain Rod Dimon [email protected] Program Committee Chairperson Ron Wozniak [email protected] Young at Heart [YAHOO] Ron Wozniak [email protected] Coordinator Linda Wozniak [email protected] Luncheon Committee Chair & Coordinator Babs Minken [email protected]

Greeters Rod Dimon [email protected] Greeters Craig Hullinger [email protected] Greeters Brian McCarthy [email protected]

50-50 Manager Kay Tracy [email protected] 50-50 Manager Christa Friedlander [email protected] Sarasota Military Officers Foundation Executive Director Brian McCarthy [email protected] Scholarship Committee Chair Claire M. Power [email protected]

Member Kay Tracy [email protected] Member Mike Staley [email protected] Member Jean Southworth [email protected] Member Len Friedlander [email protected]

JROTC Liaison Peter Dering [email protected] Support Our Troops [SOT] Chris White [email protected] American Flag Protocol Valerie McCarthy [email protected] Awards Board Chair Jonathan Gordon [email protected]

WHAT’S INSIDE

Officers, Directors & Committees, President’s Message.…....2 Secretary’s Corner, SMO Officers Foundation ……./……….3-4 Chaplain’s Corner, Legislative Update..................................4-5 Membership, Medic’s Tent.........................................................7 Surviving Spouses, Scholarship, Luncheon Photos............8-9 YAHOO, Veterans Commission, SOT………......................10-12 MOAA, MOAS App, Luncheon Reservation.......................13-14


Fair winds and following seas!!

Secretary’s Corner Pete Dering

MOAS Board of Directors Meeting Highlights 4 March 2019

NOTE: The complete minutes and financial reports can be found on the MOAS website, www.sarasotamoaa.com. Because of confidentiality you will need to sign in with your user name and password. If you have difficulty, please contact our web master George Tracy [[email protected]]. PRESIDENT’S REPORT/UPDATE: • Our second luncheon event at Bird Key Yacht Club went

better than the first. We will continue to work the bugs out. • Our 2019 FOCC Annual Convention MOAS ad was

submitted in November 2018.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: (Pete Dering): The Board minutes from the February 4, 2019 meeting were approved. TREASURER’S REPORT (Marty Donner): The Treasurer’s Report from the February 4, 2019 meeting was approved. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERSHIP CHANGE: Due to health concerns, George Hofmann has resigned as MOAS Director. His position has been assumed by Dan Willison who currently also serves as Sarasota County Veteran Commission Liaison. Good luck to George. We thank you very much for your service to our chapter. Thank you to Dan for stepping up to fill this very important position. MOAS Active Membership (George Tracy)

Category Regular Associate Life Total Regular 228 4 29 261

Surviving Spouse

52 1 18 71

Allied 3 1 4 TOTAL 283 5 48 336

• As of the end of 2/28/2019, active MOAS membership has increased since 12/31/2018 membership baseline of 330 to a current total of 336 active members (Allied, Auxiliary & Regular) including eleven (11) new members, newly reported deceased members and newly-qualified, dues-exempt MOAS Life members in 2019. Note: We have gained 23 new members since 1 November 2018. These numbers do not reflect the remaining outstanding renewals that we are still following up on.

2019 PROPOSED LUNCHEON SCHEDULE: • March – Corpus Christi Medical Center • April – TBD, (possibly SOCOM) • May (Scholarship Dinner) – Major Liz Albert of the City of

Sarasota • June – MARCEN • July – TBD • September – Joint Chapter Meeting MOAA Executive • October – TBD • November – FEDVIP/Social Security • December – No luncheon- Annual Military Gala with La Croix MOTIONS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY BOD: • Contract of $450.00 for La Croix to perform at the 2019

Military Gala. • $1,00.00 to support Presidents Day 2020 at Patriot Plaza. • $17,000.00 to support veteran scholarships. • A budget of $500.00 to support SOT expenses. • Reduce initial new member dues from $35.00 to $20.00 for

the first year. Annual dues will be $35.00 thereafter. This initiative will start 22 March for an indefinite period of time with the expectation to review in roughly two years.

• Expand distribution of The Breeze to include former Venice Chapter members.

• $350.00 to support the next MOAS annual picnic. SARASOTA MILIARY OFFICERS FOUNDATION (SMOF)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT TOPICS-Brian McCarthy SCHOLARSHIPS • The Foundation is pleased to announce it will be able to

award $43,000 in scholarships this year [details below]. Note: [1] 63% of funds allocated to military category & 37% to high school seniors [2] Account balance after distribution of funds $30,848 [Current Balance: $73,848] • Having reached the $5,000 scholarship level for SE Guide

Dogs, the Chapter can name the puppy we are sponsoring. We will be able to follow it through its training and eventually to the veteran or Gold Star family that will receive the dog. I see a contest in our future.

PRESIDENT”S DAY: • Working with the following organizations for sponsorships

o Sarasota Magazine – Sponsored free distribution of Old Glory

o The Zenith Insurance companies – Sponsored Old Glory

• Pops: 2nd concert is not feasible Sponsor Donation

Veteran Air $2,500 Tidewell Hospice $1,000 Pops Orchestra $1,000 Freeman Design $1,000

US Tent $500 [Chairs] NEXT MEETING: The next Board meeting is scheduled for 4:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Meadows Community Center


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Sarasota Military Officers

Foundation

Brian McCarthy Usually, the Community Foundation of Sarasota’s Sarasota Military Officers Foundation (SMOF) is in full swing with our Giving Challenge- but it appears they will only be running the Giving Challenge every other year. That means we’re on our own this year. Last year, we raised over $12,000 during the Giving Challenge. We would like to make that up this year from our generous members and by increasing our donor base. The Chapter is helping by funding the upgrade to our website to highlight our Foundation’s activities and committing to building a professional donor management program with DonorPerfect, an online database management program. If you would like to make an impact on our local veterans’ education, please consider donating to our Foundation online at www.sarasotamoaa.com or just drop a check in the mail to our treasurer, Marty Donner @ PO Box 1016, Sarasota, FL 34230-1016. He loves getting checks in the mail. While it still may seem like a long time away, President’s Day 2020 is just around the corner. Our 4th FREE concert for our community will be at Patriot Plaza. The Pops Orchestra will once again perform and Vane Scott will return to perform “Celebrate the Stars & Stripes”. It costs $20,000 to perform these events for our community. We have raised 1/3 of the funds to date, but need your help to identify sponsors for the remainder. I have found our local businesses and professional organizations glad to help if asked. That’s the key- we have to ask. Your help getting just one sponsor will make this event a huge success. Thanks for helping out! I hope you had a chance to attend the Vietnam War Commemoration at Patriot Plaza on March 30th. Let me close this month’s article with my closing remarks at the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration: “As we observe the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, we reflect with solemn reverence upon the valor of a generation that served with honor. We pay tribute to the more than three million servicemen and women who left their families to serve bravely, a world away from everything they knew and everyone they loved. From Ia Drang Valleyto Khe Sanh, from Hue to Saigon and countless villages in between, they pushed through jungles and rice paddies, heat and monsoon, fighting heroically to protect the ideals we hold dear as Americans. Through more than a decade of combat, over air, land, and sea, these proud Americans upheld the highest traditions of our Armed Forces. “As a grateful Nation, we honor more than 58,000 patriots- their names etched in black granite-who sacrificed all they had and all they would ever know. We draw inspiration from the heroes who suffered unspeakably as prisoners of war, yet who returned home with their heads held high. We pledge to keep faith with those who were wounded and still carry the scars of war, seen and unseen. With more than 1,600 of our service members still among the missing, we pledge as a Nation to do everything in our power to bring these patriots home. 1n the reflection of The Wall, we see the military family members and

veterans who carry a pain that may never fade. May they find peace in knowing their loved ones endure, not only in medals and memories, but in the hearts of all Americans, who are forever grateful for their service, valor, and sacrifice. In recognition of a chapter in our Nation’s history that must never be forgotten, let us renew our sacred commitment to those 9 million Americans who served on active duty in the US Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, approximately 7 million of which are living today. And let us all recognize the families who awaited the safe return of those deployed and the contribution made on the home front by our families during the Vietnam era.” - Fair winds and following sea

March has passed with Ash Wednesday and now we are into April where Easter is celebrated. There is one more day of celebration in between and that is National Vietnam Veterans Day. Is there a spiritual connection here (be careful what you might call a coincidence)? Our presentation of Operation Warrior Resolution with Kendra Simpkins and Ryan Praeke got me reviewing not only my experiences, but also those of my brothers and sisters, plus stories of others. First, why a special day for Nam Vets? Why not other combat Vets or Vets who served as first responders? All other combat vets were welcomed home as heroes and recognized in positive ways, except for our Korean Vets who were ignored and forgotten. It is human nature to have wars that people “like”, such as WWI and WWII. Yet, body count is body count regardless of the numbers or the locations or the years. And there remains that divide between combat and everyday life and many of us could neither find nor get to “the bridge.” We came home and were greeted by (edited descriptions): contempt, scorn, ridicule, having stuff thrown on us, being cussed at by our fellow citizens and sometimes friends and family. And, oh yes- our own baggage of physical wounds/amputations, disabilities, nightmare memories, the alphas – PTSD, TBD, BFD, etc.!! Many felt numbed and at a loss in trying to figure out why getting a job was so difficult (some went back in). What does this have to do with Lent and Easter? Well, once upon a time, a young man walked the Earth being positive, hopeful and willing to serve the best way he could. But when he raised his right hand, a nail got driven through it into the cross. Lets back track to an earlier time, let’s say Mark 5:1-20: Jesus and staff get off the boat in Gerasenes and start walking, when this big mean and dirty dude gets in his face, bows down and begs “what have you done to me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me!” You see, this man was crazy, insane, who was possessed and lived in the tombs. The tombs were away from the populace. The man was also a Vet of the Roman Empire. Jesus asked the name of the evil spirit. The reply was “Legion, for we are

Chaplain’s Corner

Rod Dimon



many.” Jesus healed the Vet and was leaving. The Vet asked to go with them and was told “Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and the mercy shown.” So, Legion did that and people who knew him were amazed that he was again himself! Legion’s injuries, like all combat Vets, included what the late Army Chaplain Col. Herman Keizer (founded the Center for Soul repair) named as soul injury wound. Good news is it can be repaired, as Kendra also pointed out. Now – not to minimize the dialog between Jesus and Legion, it included helping the man resolve his conflict, and go forward helping others and living as an example. I submit, too many of us lived in our own tombs, many still do. The second battle was/is to persist in our ask, seek and knock, mission to find that soul “bridge to home.” The Vietnam Vets “homecoming” is a blot on our history, but thankfully our country has taken measures to right this wrong. Our service and tremendous sacrifices have been, and continue to be recognized. The effects of our soul healing: regained pride, sense of honor, a stronger sense of self concept – we are more than we thought we could be. We are a brotherhood (of men and women), a tribe, a family that nothing can take away! As I wrote in a previous article, during my spiritual travels through seven denominations, there is one particular hymn that is common to all: “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?” If asked that question, we can reply with a professional and wet eyed – “Affirmative, Sir – HE IS RISEN … Charlie mike, out.”

Organization Changes in the Military Health System (MHS) The DoD Military Health System is one of America's largest and most complex health-care delivery systems caring for 9.5 million beneficiaries. The (MHS) system is being transferred to the new Defense Health Agency (DHA) and is currently undergoing a series of major reforms including changes in military treatment facility (MTF) management, electronic health record (EHR) employment, and TRICARE benefit enhancements. This historic change was mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017. More than 50 percent of all military hospitals and clinics in the continental U.S. will come under DHA control by October 2019. The remaining hospitals and clinics in the U.S by October 2020, and overseas hospitals and clinics by October 2021. The goal of the transition is to improve medical-readiness requirements, provide higher quality patient experiences, and provide a more integrated military-health system. The highest priority of the system is to ensure that medical forces are ready to support combat forces in the field and ensuring a medically ready force able to deliver a more integrated and consistent experience for our active duty, retired and family members. Other reforms include new Tricare enhancements with contracts for managed care throughout civilian networks which are more convenient for beneficiaries. Other enhancements include

expanded access to preventive care, urgent care and mental-health services. New dental and vision programs have also been instituted.

Legislative Review New Florida Veterans Legislation: Veterans caucus promises legislative tenacity. There's a new collective voice in the Legislature for Florida veterans. Comprised of 16 state lawmakers, representing all services, the Veterans and Military Families Caucus is a bipartisan effort looking to secure legislation that would benefit former and current military personnel and their families. The newly formed caucus announced their support for 22 pieces of legislation in the state House and Senate. Those bills range from addressing veteran identification issues to requesting state funds for the Florida Veterans Foundation, a volunteer organization dedicated to assisting the state's veterans. There are currently 22 bills being supported by the bipartisan caucus. Examples of three current Florida legislature bills: Department of Education bill (1) Allows the Governor to issue a proclamation designating March 25th as "Medal of Honor Day" and requires public schools to incorporate the value of recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor in the school's character development program. (2) Allows children of military personnel stationed outside of Florida, if their home of record is Florida, to enroll in Florida Virtual School with priority. (3) Creates a pathway for veterans to become school principals. (4) Allows Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) instructors who currently do not meet the definition of "classroom teachers, to be eligible to receive funding through the Florida Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program. (5) Requires the DOE to lead and coordinate outreach effort to educate veterans about apprenticeship and career opportunities. Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. Bill broadens the purpose of the training grant program administered by Veterans Florida. The bill allows Veterans Florida to issue grants to businesses to fund training to promote or generally improve specialized skills of veterans already employed. The bill provides for a veteran's training funding for 12 months and specifies that a business must cover the entire cost. SB 100 - Taxes and Fees for Veterans creates an exemption from local business taxes for the following individuals: 1. Honorably discharged veterans and their spouses; 2. Un-remarried surviving spouses of honorably discharged veterans; 3. Active duty military servicemembers' spouses who relocate to the county or municipality. The bill also eliminates the $1 and $2 fee a veteran must pay to have "Veteran" displayed on an identification card or driver license. The bill also expands the forms of identification a veteran may present to the DHSMV to obtain the "Veteran" designation.

New Federal Veterans Legislation Navy Blue Water Bill: After years of debate and with Secretary Wilkie and four former Secretaries opposing, a federal appeals court reversed a decades old ruling and found Blue Water Navy Veterans (offshore) were eligible for the same disability benefits as those who put boots on the ground and patrolled the rivers (brown water sailors). The bill gives new benefits to approximately 52,000 veterans. Burn Pit Legislation: Senate bill 319 is a bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a center of

Legislative Update

Stanley Minken



excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relating to exposure to burn pits and other environmental exposures in Afghanistan or Iraq.

Recognizing Chinese-American WW11 Vets The VA awarded five Chinese-American Veterans the Congressional Gold Medal at in a ceremony celebrating their service. The Veterans were selected to represent more than 20,000 Chinese Americans who served during World War II. The ceremony follows President Trump's signing of the Chinese-American World War II Veteran Congressional Gold Medal Act last month, a bipartisan legislation that was passed unanimously by the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Understanding Government Shutdowns The recent U.S. Government shutdown began when President Trump refused to approve a budget unless it included $5.7 billion to fund a wall along the border with Mexico. The Democrats staunchly opposed the proposal and the resulting record-breaking shutdown lasted 35 days This was the longest government shutdown in the nation's history. Approximately 380,000 federal employees were furloughed during the shutdown. Another 420,000 worked without pay. The shutdown marked the 21st time the federal government has shuttered since 1976, when Congress enacted the modern-day budget process. The previous longest (21 days) occurred in late 1995 and early 1996 under President Clinton and was due to a disagreement between Clinton and Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich over federal spending levels. Since 1976 there have been 21 government shutdowns under 7 different presidents. How shutdowns happen: Government funding is designed to work through an annual process, with Congress passing or not passing multiple year-long appropriations bills designating funds for each agency and program. The House and Senate must approve and finish the appropriations process by the start of the new fiscal year. When funding requests are not congressionally approved and/or that deadline is not met the government goes into a partial or full shutdown, depending on the number of unfunded agencies. Funding gaps may only last a few hours, days, or weeks. As an example, in February 2018, Congress passed a spending bill nine hours after the deadline passed averting an operational discontinuance. However, when shutdowns extend into work hours, non-essential federal employees are furloughed and a number of government operations halt. Which services stop also depends on whether it's a partial or full government shutdown and critical need. During the recent shutdown, Congress had already funded about three-fourths of the government, so the ongoing budget impasse was technically a partial government shutdown.

Can You Believe it Section A California college's board of trustees ditched the Pledge of Allegiance because of the phrase "one nation under God" and because it "has a history steeped in expressions of nativism and white nationalism," Campus Reform reported. According to Campus Reform, the president of the Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) Board of Trustees, Robert Miller, assumed full responsibility for the move and said that he ended the recitation of the pledge at board meetings because of its history. Miller said "I decided to discontinue use of the Pledge of Allegiance for reasons related to its history and symbolism." Inform yourself and support the MOAA positions on these and other issues & email your Senators & Congressman

at: http://takeaction.moaa.org/?0

Welcome to the MOAS's “Take Action” Center On behalf of the more than 355,000 members of the Military Officers Association of America, thank you for supporting our advocacy efforts. It's because of people like you that MOAA is as successful as it is on Capitol Hill. Thank you for being the embodiment of MOAA's commitment to Never Stop Serving. These important issues require your immediate attention. Send your elected officials a MOAA-suggested message

today. We “Storm The Hill” on 10 April!!

Take Action! Do Not Raise TRICARE Fees

Yes, your TRICARE fees and cost shares are once again in the crosshairs. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently published their annual list of budget strategies with options for policymakers to consider as they begin the budgeting process for next year. And as we know, they will be looking to increase revenue any way they can get it – so knowing in advance the areas they are going to focus on is a powerful offense for MOAA.

Protect Gold Star spouses during future shutdowns Under current law, Gold Star spouses receiving benefits from the Department of Defense are protected from interruptions in payments during a government shutdown. But because Coast Guard paychecks come from the Department of Homeland Security, these survivors are still at risk.

Military pay and benefits matter Sustain military pay increases comparable to the growth in civilian sector wages and salaries. The employment cost index (ECI) was 3.1 percent in 2018, and our active duty servicemembers deserve the full pay raise in the FY2020 NDAA.

Contact Your Representatives!! Military pay and benefits matter

Sustain military pay increases comparable to the growth in civilian sector wages and salaries. The employment cost index (ECI) was 3.1 percent in 2018, and our active duty servicemembers deserve the full pay raise in the FY2020 NDAA.

Do Not Raise TRICARE Fees Yes, your TRICARE fees and cost shares are once again in the crosshairs. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently published their annual list of budget strategies with options for policymakers to consider as they begin the budgeting process for next year. And as we know, they will be looking to increase revenue any way they can get it – so knowing in advance the areas they are going to focus on is a powerful offense for MOAA.



Support full concurrent receipt for disabled military retirees

Act now to support H.R. 333, the Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act. This bill provides full concurrent receipt for

disabled military retirees, including Chapter 61 retirees. Act now to end the widows tax

Current federal law requires survivors of deceased military members to forfeit part or all of their purchased Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity when they are awarded the VA’s Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). This loss of any portion of the SBP annuity is known as the widows tax. For approximately 67,000 military survivors, the widows tax makes SBP the only insurance that you pay into but are legally prohibited from collecting.

KEY BILLS Federal-S 21: A bill making continuing appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event of an appropriations act expired prior to the enactment of new appropriations (official title to be confirmed). Federal-S 21: A bill making continuing appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event of an appropriations act expired prior to the enactment of new appropriations (official title to be confirmed). Federal-HR 333: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability rated less than 50 percent to receive concurrent payment of both retired pay and veterans' disability compensation, to extend eligibility for concurrent receipt to chapter 61 disability retirees with less than 20 years of service, and for other purposes. Federal-HR 413: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire individuals who are members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard, and for other purposes. Performing brain exercises doesn’t necessarily prevent Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, but a healthful lifestyle that includes mental exercise could help you recall more, think faster and focus better at work and at home.

Ready, set, go! Our current membership is holding at roughly 325 members, but as you can imagine, it requires constant attention and action to maintain that level and ensure a viable chapter. While we’re comfortable, we can’t rest on our laurels; we can and should increase membership for any number of very positive reasons. Membership recruitment is clearly team ball and requires the attention of the entire MOAS organization. To facilitate and tee our MOAS team up for success, I’m delighted to introduce the new wallet-sized membership application that all (member and spouse) can carry in their wallet or purse and have readily available when the

opportunity presents itself. Remember my “Circles of Influence” article from last month … opportunity presents itself almost daily. To further incentivize potential new members, the Board has agreed to reduce the first year’s membership dues to $20 versus the current $35. Our logic? Paying $20 to join a new organization of interest is a simple decision versus the larger bill of $35 that one may want to ponder or discuss with their spouse or significant other. Additionally, producing a $20 bill is much easier and more likely than having to come up with $35 on the spot and generally alleviates the need to make change. The beauty of this approach is that current members can complete the membership application process and transaction in less than five minutes and we’re off to the races. The member can then either mail or hand the card and money to a Membership Committee representative or Board member who will take it from there and complete the process. Finally, the Board has also agreed to set a membership net gain target of at least 50 new members with a stretch goal of 100 this year. In other words, we should target a total membership of at least 375 by the end of 2019 with the strong potential to surpass 400. I’m absolutely certain we can do it, it just takes a little effort on everyone’s part. Just think, if only one third of our members produced one new member (including surviving spouses) we’d hit the stretch goal.

Thanks for your selfless and undying support as we strive to make our MOAS bigger and better!

Natural Ways to Cleanse Your Lungs Lung cleansing techniques may benefit people who smoke, are exposed to air pollution and those with chronic conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These factor’s toxins can damage the lungs and cause unsafe conditions. Maintaining the health of lungs is essential for keeping the rest of the body healthy. As an example, exposure to air pollution results in 4.2 million deaths worldwide each year and cigarette smoking is still the cause of death for one in every five people in the United States. Is it possible to cleanse your lungs? Lung health is vital for a person’s overall health. The lungs are self-cleaning organs that will begin to heal themselves once their exposure to pollutants stops. Following pollutant exposure, a person’s chest may feel full, congested or inflamed. Mucus, which gathers in the lungs, can catch microbes and pathogens, which contributes to the feeling of heaviness. There are several specific home techniques to help

Membership Actions

Scott Wuesthoff

Medic’s Tent

Stanley Minken, MD


clear the lungs of mucus and irritants to relieve chest congestion and other uncomfortable symptoms. Some of these methods may also open up the airways, improve lung capacity and reduce inflammation. Ways to clear lungs: 1. Steam Therapy Steam therapy or steam inhalation, involves inhaling water vapor to open the airways and help the lungs drain mucus. People with lunch conditions may notice their symptoms worsening in cold or dry air, which can dry out the mucus membranes in the airways and restrict blood flow. Conversely, steam adds warmth and moisture to the air, which may improve breathing and help loosen the mucus inside the airways and lungs. Inhaling water vapor may provide immediate relief and promote easier breathing. This therapy may be an effective temporary solution. 2. Controlled Coughing Controlled coughing can help send mucus through the airways. Coughing is the body’s way of naturally expelling material that is trapped in mucus. Controlled coughing loosens excess mucus in the lungs, sending it up through the airways. Some doctors recommend that people with COPD perform the following exercise twice daily to help clear their lungs. INSTRUCTIONS: a. Sit on a chair with the shoulders relaxed and fold the arms over the stomach. b. Slowly exhale while leaning forward, pushing the arms against the stomach. c. Cough 2 or 3 times while exhaling, keeping the mouth slightly open. d. Slowly inhale through the nose, rest and repeat as necessary. 3. Drain Mucus from the Lungs Postural drainage involves lying in different positions to use gravity to remove mucus from the lungs. Postural drainage techniques differ depending on the position: a. Lie down on your back on the floor or bed and place pillows under the hips to ensure that the chest is lower than the hips. b.Slowly inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Each exhale should take twice as long as the inhale, which called 1:2 breathing – continue for a few minutes. c. Alternately, you can lie on your side, resting the head with a pillow elevating the hips while practicing the 1:2 breathing for a few minutes. d. After several minutes turn to the other side and repeat. 4. Exercise Helps in Several Ways General exercise forces the muscles to work harder, which increases the body’s breathing rate, resulting in a greater supply of oxygen to the muscles. It also improves circulation, making the body more efficient in using oxygen more efficiently and producing less carbon dioxide. While exercising may more difficult for people with chronic lung conditions, a professional healthcare regulated exercise regimen may offer a positive benefit. 5. Green Tea Green tea contains many antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation in the lungs. These compounds may even protect lung tissue from the harmful effects of smoke inhalation. 6. Anti-Inflammatory Foods Eating anti-inflammatory foods may reduce pulmonary inflammation to help relieve congestive symptoms. Some foods that help fight inflammation include: leafy greens, cherries, blueberries, olives, walnuts, beans and lentils.

7. Chest Percussion Percussion, combined with postural drainage, is another effective way to help clear excess mucus from the lungs. A healthcare professional or respiratory therapist will use a cupped hand to rhythmically tap the chest wall to dislodge trapped mucus in the lungs. This effective tool can be easily taught to be done in the home. Summary Air pollution toxins that enter the lungs can eventually become trapped inside mucus. Good respiratory health depends on the ability of the body to effectively remove excess mucus from the lungs and airways. Individuals with certain pulmonary conditions may have a harder time than others clearing mucus from their system. These chronic conditions include COPD and asthma, and are a cause of excess or unusually thick mucus. Lung cleansing techniques, including postural drainage, chest percussion and breathing exercises, can help dislodge mucus from the lungs and airways. Steam therapy may also offer temporary relief from congestion or chronic respiratory conditions. In addition, regularly exercising, drinking green tea and eating anti-inflammatory foods are lifestyle changes that may improve lung health.

Surviving Spouse Corner Peggy Mock

ATTENTION SURVIVING SPOUSES!! We will be planning another Surviving Spouse Luncheon for May or June. We will get more information on this to you, when we have the final details. Please reach out to me to ensure that I have your correct contact information. Peggy Mock 941-356-3584, [email protected].

Scholarships

Claire Power

Continuing to Make a Difference On March 12th Valerie McCarthy and I presented a $5,000 check to Alison Nash, the Director of Scholarships at the State College of Florida “SCF”. These monies will be used by men and women in the SCF Veterans program to pay for expenses not covered in the current G.I. Bill. The new bill called The Forever GI Bill was initially signed into law by President Trump and represented the latest update to the old military benefits program called the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill which was itself a replacement for the old Montgomery GI Bill. The Forever GI Bill is an improvement in some areas, but a decrease in benefits in others. Since 2014 when I asked the Board to start a Veterans program, we have given scholarships to (8) Veterans at the SCF. Our program also supports Veterans programs at USF, South Eastern Guide Dogs and Manatee Technical Colleges East and West. Remember that none of this would be possible without your continued support.


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MOAS March 2019 Luncheon Photos



YAHOO

Young At Heart Officers Organization

Ron & Linda Wozniak

We are still looking for volunteers to organize future YAHOO events!!

Signups are also possible on MOAS online Calendar for all Upcoming YAHOO Events!!! Login and Sign Up!! Wednesday 27 February 1800-2000 Roaming Meet & Greet

at Rooftop Bar, Westin Hotel. Craig & Beth Hullinger got there early in case someone besides Craig saw a conflicting start time of 1700 on the MOAS Calendar. Craig got plenty of pictures after the early downpour including great rainbows. Even though the rain stopped before the 1800 start,

wet seating drove the eight who attended downstairs to the Westin’s lobby bar. A nice location & a great group of folks. Wednesday 13 March No Cost Pre-Meet & Greet Pontoon

Boat Cruise 1500-1700. A beautiful and relaxing cruise was enjoyed by Joe Levine, Peggy O’Connell, Linda & Woz. Not too hot, not too cold, no rain or Red Tide and a gentle breeze on a beautiful Sarasota Bay. We launched out of Freedom Boat Club’s Marina Jack’s dock, cruised across Sarasota Bay, and then hugged the shorelines of Bird Key and South Lido Park Beach & Ted Sperling Park out to the entrance of Big Sarasota Pass. On the way back near the north shore of Bird Key by the Ringling Bridge, we came across a pod of Manatees & counted at least six who continued to swim at the surface with us for a distance. Joe got plenty of pictures of the cruise & Manatees.

Wednesday 13 March Meet & Greet 1700-1900 Marina Jacks’ Palm Room

Everyone showed up with a smile & we even has two prospective MOAS Members join us, Art Haywood (USAF) & his wife from Seattle. All took advantage of Happy Hour. We ate, drank and enjoyed the company of 16 fellow MOAS members and friends.

Sunday 17 March St Patrick’s Day Party at the Gordon’s. Party started at 1800.

Thank you so much to Jon & Mary Gordon who did another fantastic job hosting this fun-filled YAHOO party. The hosts provided a delicious traditional Irish meal, green beer and soft drinks. The overflow crowd brought plenty of appetizers, salads & desserts – something Irish, something green & all of it was tremendous. You must be at one of these events to truly appreciate

the time & effort the hosts put in to throw as successful a party as this. Bobbie Hamilton led us again in a rousing rendition of McNamara’s Band & other favorite Irish songs. Afterwards we broke up into small groups to play Irish Trivia. Five teams, multiple choice, prizes for the winners.

FUTURE YAHOO EVENTS

Sunday 31 March Polo Match, Sarasota Polo Club Match Starts at 1300 Gates open 1000.

Commander in Chief Cup –Tailgate Theme - American as Apple Pie. General Admission: $12 per adult; Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at the gate. The Polo Club welcomes the public to bring out their picnic baskets. With Clydesdale wagon rides, exciting action, food and beverage, tailgating, half-time entertainment, divot stomping and plenty of fresh air, Sunday polo is the perfect place for a family outing; dogs are even welcome on a leash. Go to Sarasota Polo Club site for background info and history at: https://www.sarasotapolo.com/. POC Ron & Linda Wozniak text 941-779-5448 or e-mail [email protected] Or Linda 941-779-5447 or e-mail [email protected] to coordinate food. Assistance setting up two fly tents needed at 1000. Signups also possible on MOAS online Calendar.

Wednesday 10 April No Host Siesta Key Beach Sunset 1800-2030 (1951 Sunset)

In lieu of Meet & Greet Marina Jack’s Palm Room. No reservations necessary. BYO food, drink, beach chairs & any beach appropriate games. Same beach location as always. Park at the northern most parking lot off Beach Road. Head Straight west to Gulf of Mexico shore & look for the US & USMC Flags at the beachhead. The other services are welcome to bring your own service flags. In case of inclement weather, we will fallback on the Palm Room. Tuesday 16 April 0700-2000 Near Offshore Fishing (*arrival

& return times are flexible). Weather & seas permitting, we will fish Bean Point off Anna Maria Island’s north coast & near offshore reefs. Limit to 4 fishermen. If you want to leave and/or return sooner, let Woz know ahead of time. Meet at the picnic table in front of the Freedom Boat Club (FBC) office under the walkway just before leading out to Riverhouse Reef & Grill Restaurant. FBC dock is the 1st set of docks East (left side) of the pier. BYO food, drink, sunscreen & medium saltwater tackle. If you do not have any gear, Woz will provide everything you need. Wear rubber soled shoes & recommend a hat because there is limited shade. If you tend to get seasick, try Sea Bands, they are pressure wristbands. Florida Saltwater license required unless you are a Florida Resident age 65 +. For reservations text Woz at 941-779-5447 or e-mail [email protected]. Wednesday 24 April Our 2nd Roaming Meet & Greet 1800-

1200. 2nd deck of Fins at Sharkey’s Restaurant, 1600 S. Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285.

Situated directly on the beach overlooking the coveted Venice Fishing Pier, with magnificent views of the Gulf of Mexico. We have two 10 capacity outside tables reserved but will reserve more if necessary. If you arrive at 1700 hours, you will catch the last half hour of Happy Hour. This is busy season, reservations are necessary, so get your RSVP into us early.



Text Ron Wozniak: 941-779-5448 or e-mail: [email protected].

Sunday 19 May New Date 1230-1315 No Cost U.S. Coast Cortez Station Tour.

4530 124th St Ct W., Cortez, FL 34215. Nancy Bushnell has organized for us a 45-minute tour of the USCG Cortez Station. The walking tour will involve stairs and boats, so wear appropriate closed toe rubber soled shoes. There is a limit of 20 persons for the tour. We will have an optional 1330 lunch afterwards down the road at a famous Cortez seafood restaurant, the Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill, 4110 127th Street W, Cortez, FL 34215. Contact Nancy Bushnell NLT 5 days prior to the event for info and reservations at: [email protected] SAVE THE DATE!!! 2nd Annual MOAS Picnic Sunday 26 October 1000-1400 Phillippe Estate Park Pavilion POC: Ron & Linda Wozniak. Details to follow in future Breezes. Below is a list of Member suggestions & potential future events. Southeast Seeing Eye Dog Facility Tour – POC: Christa Friedlander Kayaking- POC: Bill Prout Myakka River boat tour Myakka River boat tour and/or the music of the Gulf Coast Banjo Society at Snook Haven – POC: Raymond Day If you have an idea for a future YAHOO outing/event that you would like to see us do, or that you may want to organize, please text Ron & Linda Wozniak: 941-779-5448 or e-mail: [email protected]. Remaining Potential Outings/Events Need Coordinators: Super Bowl Party Selby Botanical Gardens Tour Ringling Museum of Art Tour Sarasota Opera Company Marina Jack II Lunch or Dinner Cruise LeBarge Cruise on Sarasota Bay Siesta Key Rum Distillery Tour Liberty Ship Tour, Tampa Bay McCurdy’s Comedy Club, Sarasota Kennedy Space Center A local dinner & play Tour MacDill AFB Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Game Rays Baseball

Sarasota County Veterans Commission

Thursday, 28 February 2019: This meeting was at American Legion Post 159, Venice. First to talk were Ginni Fay and Ann Marie, who shared information about the Honor Flight. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor American veterans for their sacrifices made to our Country. They transport our heroes to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials, with priority being given to the most senior veterans, those from WWII, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. Of all of the wars in recent memory, WWII was the one that threatened our existence as a nation. Today the Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that 640 WWII veterans die each day. Flights are free of charge to the veterans, but donations are needed to keep the program going. The upcoming flight near us will depart out of Fort Meyers Airport, and transportation to the airport for those from around the Sarasota and Bradenton area can be provided by calling the POC telephone number that I have listed below. The next Honor Flight will depart on 4 May 2019 and spaces are still available. They Fly directly into DCA and tour the monuments and also go to Arlington. For more information about the Southwest Honor Flight, Inc. whether to make a donation or inquire about a flight, use the following link: WWW.HONORFLIGHTSWFL.COM or call (941) 315-0131. The next to talk was Kendra Simpkins, President & Co-Founder of Operation Warrior Resolution. Their mission is to provide immediate and effective treatment for veterans transforming the approach to veteran mental health care. Operation Warrior Resolution is a therapeutic-based, non-profit organization with the primary mission of making Rapid Resolution Therapy sessions free for all United States service members. They state in their brochure that not every American gets the chance to serve but every American has a chance to support military related non-profits like Operation Warrior Resolution to treat service members suffering with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other related symptoms. Those wishing more information can contact via email: www.OperationWarriorResolution.org . They can also call the Sarasota Office at: (941) 504-3040. The 2019 Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide is packed with some very good information for Florida Veterans. The Florida Veterans Foundation is the Direct Support Organization to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The nonprofit Foundation, now in its 11th year, operates for the benefit of the Department, and Florida’s more than 1.5 million veteran service organizations. The Foundation seeks out the greatest unmet needs of Florida veterans

Veterans Commission

Dan Willison



and helps to solve issues that slow down veteran processes in areas such as employment, housing, transportation and benefits assistance. One of their prominent initiatives is to help veterans in crisis to have access to a simple one button “Get Help Now” Mobile App that connects a veteran with a peer-to-peer contact with the Crisis Centers throughout Florida. For any veteran in crisis, they can call 24 hours a day to the Florida Veterans support Line at 1-844-693-5838 or 2-1-1. A consolidated list of earned benefits and services available to veterans, including the Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide can be reached at their website at: www.FloridaVets.org. We have started to plan for President’s Day, next year on Monday, February 17th, 2020 at 4:00 PM, also at Patriot Plaza, Sarasota National Cemetery. We are currently seeking sponsors and donations for this event. Last year this performance attracted over 2,000 patriots in our community that are proud to participate in honoring our veterans and respecting our American heritage.

Support Our Troops

Christopher White

Recently (Feb), I was contacted by a teacher from Laurel Nokomis Elementary School. She had started a service project in her class to collect personal care items and more to send to troops overseas. She started with a nonprofit in Tampa, Support Our Troops.Org. After collecting a substantial amount of high quality items, including gift cards and about 100 letters from students, she couldn’t complete the project. The Tampa organization was unresponsive. She found me through a neighbor, also a veteran, who found our program on the web. Initially, I considered providing her our SOT boxes to fill and offered to ship them for her (SOT has about $6k in the bank). Large, flat rate boxes now ship for 18.45 each. We estimated up to 50 boxes. She was excited by the prospect of finishing her service project and regaining part of her classroom where the supplies were stored. When I posed this plan to MOAS Board, I met some resistance. While the Board learned more about SOT, I worked an alternate solution. I contacted the folks in Tampa at SOT.Org. I made arrangements to take the supplies to their offices near USF. The day prior I drove to Nokomis and picked up the load. Filled the back of my truck. The next day I delivered them to Tampa and obtained a receipt for this teacher. SOT.Org is a much larger effort than MOAS SOT. They lease 20ft MILVANS and fill them with items for the troops. They also take requests from individual troops downrange and send custom filed packages. About 25 a week. While working with them, I learned about an alternative box, slightly smaller than large, flat rate, ships to our APO for $10.65 when you use Stamps.com or another home based

postage site. These Regional B boxes could be the right move for SOT.

SOT Background The Support Our Troops (SOT) program (www.sarasotamoaa.com/support-us.) began in 2003. The son of one of our members commanded the first American armor unit into Bagdad, and this program was initiated to encourage American citizens who do not know any deployed soldiers to send Care Packages to Soldiers engaged in combat operations. The addresses are randomly dispersed between Task Force Command Sergeants Majors in Combat Aviation Brigades in Bagram and Kandahar, and Marines deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The Sergeants Majors, responsible for the morale of their soldiers, assure the packages get to where soldiers need a pickup. These care packages from American citizens say we appreciate your sacrifice and honor your service to keep us safe. The SOT program has been much larger at times. John and Carol O’Brien had many local distribution points and distributed more than 3000 boxes a year. They also accepted cash donations. The program has extremely low overhead. Printing the instruction letters 2X year, paperclips, rubber bands. The USPS items are free. There is a lot of volunteer labor and storage needed. In the past SOT has coordinated with JROTC offering to mail boxes they fill. I have tried with no success both Riverview and Booker. Carol O’Brien told me they had most success with Riverview, 2X year and about 25 boxes. Since the SOT funds are all donations, no board permission was requested. Activities were included in the Board Report. I am proposing the following changes and clarifications

to SOT: 1. Modify our suggested items to better align with the troop needs in theater – a couple of additional items (Len Wipes) and some clarifications. 2. Change box size (Regional B from Large Flat Rate) and reduce the number of boxes from 2000 to 1500 this year. Roughly 750 per major event – Memorial Day and Veterans Day. 3. Maintain the autonomy of SOT to find opportunities and if necessary expend funds in direct support of the SOT mission. The true purpose of MOAS SOT is not just about filling a box or sending a note. In its best possible form, SOT connects everyday Americans with troops serving overseas. Most Americans have no idea where our troops are, the hardships they endure or any type of connection to the military. SOT accomplishes that purpose. I’ve found a cadre of SOT volunteers to take over the Sarasota Memorial Day Parade. I’ll be out of town. My nephew is graduating from the University of Idaho and commissioning as a Marine. I’ll make arrangements for a truck, host a box party in early April, just need someone(s) to take the boxes and parade items and then execute the parade. We won’t have any JROTC support since school ends the week prior.



D A T E E V E N T T I M E

Apr 1, Monday MOAS Board Meeting – Meadows Community Center 4:00 p.m.

Apr 10, Wednesday MOAS Meet & Greet, Marina Jack’s 5:00 p.m.

Apr 19, Friday MOAS Monthly Luncheon–BKYC-To Be Decided 11:30 a.m.

May 6, Monday MOAS Board Meeting – Meadows Community Center 4:00 p.m.

April 2019 – May 2019 (See other YAHOO events, Page 10)

for $15/yr.

MOAA Feature: Storming the Hill 2019

Click here to read about ways to take part in storming the Hill

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Luncheon Registration Form

TABLE REGISTRATION

COMMENT CODES SS-Surviving Spouse Your email: Check Enclosed $_________

NM-New Member BD-Birthday Month Your Phone #: ______________ Did you register online? YES___ NO___

Mrs. Babs Minken, Luncheon Coordinator 2224 Harbour Court Drive | Longboat Key | FL | 34228 Questions? Email: [email protected] or Call: 410-382-1266

Name, Rank & Service Salad 3-Course Cost Comments

Total

Members are encouraged to register online. Just go to www.sarasotamoaa.com, login with your user name and password. Go to the Luncheon date and reserve a seat for yourself,

guest or arrange an entire table of friends. Soon you will be able to also pay online – until then, please send in your check to the Luncheon

Coordinator Babs Minken [Address below]. Don’t know your user name or password? Just Ask – email [email protected].

You may also register by mail. Fill out the form below and mail us your check Here are some guidelines our volunteers would appreciate you following when registering: Registration Guidelines. We are all volunteers.

Please help us process your reservation by following our guidelines.

1. Provide first & last names, rank and service and that of your guests, along with everyone’s meal selection. Use back of form, if needed.

2. You may put together your own table of friends together online or by mail. Please determine everyone’s selections when registering. Tables can be 6 to10 people. No less - no more.

3. Comments - Please note in comments if it is your: birthday month, you’re a new member, a surviving spouse, or this is your or your guests’ first time. Dietary restrictions? Please note above in the comment section.

4. Your registration and payment should be received no later than 3 days before the luncheon date. For late registrations, you must EMAIL or Call our Luncheon Coordinator, Babs Minken. Do not contact Bird Key Yacht Club. We will try to accommodate late registrations but no guarantees. We must inform the Club at least 48 hours in advance. No refunds will be possible after that date.

5. If you agree to pay at the door, you must do, so whether or not you attend, as we are required to pay BKYC. Thank you.

SARASOTA CHAPTER

19 April 2019 @ 11:30 am Bird Key Yacht Club

301 Bird Key Drive | Sarasota, | FL | 34236

Dress Code – Coat – tie optional

MENU SELECTION SALAD [$24.50]

- Asian Greens with Grilled Chicken, Mixed Greens, Shredded Cabbage,

Water Chestnuts, Carrots, Baby Corn, Mandarin Oranges and Sesame Ginger

Vinaigrette

THREE COURSE ENTRÉE [$28.50] - Garden Salad w/ Assorted Dressings

- Rolls and Butter - Shrimp and Petite Penne with

Asparagus Tips, Spinach, Grape Tomatoes and Scampi Sauce

- NY Style Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping

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