MEET OUR SPEAKER Our speaker for the May meeting will be Brigadier General Howard T. Prince, U. S Army, Retired. General Prince will install our new officers for the coming year prior to his talk. Dr. Prince is the Director of the Center for Ethical Leadership and holds the Loyd B. Hackler endowed Chair in Ethical Leadership at the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin. He is a 1962 honor graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He holds the Master of Arts degree in International Relations from American University. He studied economics history, law, political science and sociology a the University of Bonn in Germany as an Olmsted Scholar, and earned the Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1975. A clinical psychologist, he is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. He is also a graduate of the US Army War College. He served in the United States Army in a variety of troop command and staff positions in the 82nd Airborne and 1st Cavalry divisions before joining the permanent faculty at West Point as Professor and Head of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership until his retirement in 1990. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars for valor. Bronze Star for service, two purple hearts, two Air Medals, Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. He was an Army Ranger and a senior parachutist.

Lets continue to render the hand salute for the pledge of allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner... Editor —Nothing is so simple that it cannot be misunderstood. Gypsey Teague, Writer in Bits & Pieces EVENTS FOR MAY  17 MAY—dinner meeting—1830 hours  —BAE systems—(Tracor) 23 MAY-Board Meeting -1330 hours - Naval Reserve Building, Camp Mabry —This will be a joint meeting of incoming and outgoing members. Please try to attend.  26 MAY —ROWC-Return to Usual 4th Friday —Luncheon and Fashion ROTC-JROTC-COL Del Vecchio reports that he has had good response from members volunteering to be presenters of awards this spring. There was or is someone for all the schools on our list and many of the presentations have already been completed. 512_244-3248 or e-mail: colonelbdsSsbcglobal.net

 

Austin Military History Austin military officers need to know Austin Military History. The Texas State Capitol contains much military history. The Texas battle flag at the Battle of San Jacinto hangs in the Senate Chamber. The San Jacinto battle flag was brought to Texas by Colonel Sidney Sherman who commanded General Sam Houston's 2nd Regiment of Texas Volunteers, the left wing of the attack on April 21,1839. The flag probably was painted by James H. Beard. It was given to Sherman's Kentucky volunteers by Katherine Sherman, the colonel's wife. The flag is made of white silk with the painted figure of a partially bare-breasted woman grasping in one hand a sword over which is draped a streamer with the words "LIBERTY OR DEATH". Just inside the South entrance of the Capitol is a plaque honoring the officers killed in the Mexican War. In the gift shop in the Capitol Extension are Texas military history books. A visit to the military history aspects of the Capitol is warranted. BIRTHDAYS IN THE MONTH of MAY MRS. LILLIAN ALEXANDER USAF LTCOL MARY KELSO USA MRS. ALISON BAILEY USAF MRS. MARTHA KIRBY USAF MRS. CHERYL BESTER USA LCDR JAMES LLOYD USN CW04 BURNIS BOBBITT USA COL TOM MAXWELL USAF LCDR MARK BROWN USN COL GABRIEL NOSSOV USA LT COL JOHN CHRISTIAN USAF MRS. VERNA PARRISH USAF LTCOL CLENTON GRAIN USAF MRS. PHILLIPS USA COL WILLIAM DEL VECCHIO USA MRS. CLARICE ROESCH USN COL CONRAD DERDEYN USA MRS. JUANITA ROSPLOCK USN MRS. LORRAINE DONNELL USAF MRS. BETTY SEALS ....... US COL NEIL FOX USMC LTCOL BEN SELLARS USAF MRS. MARNA HENLEY USN MRS. MARGIE SNYDER USN MRS. MYRA HILL USAF MRS. BARBARA STERLING USAF COL JAMES HUBBARD USAF MRS. VERA MAE SYPTAK USAF LTCOL RICHARD JACOBS USAF MRS. CHARLOTT WOOOYARD USAF LTCOL RICHARD JONES USAF COL JEAN WOODYARD USAF MRS. OLIVIA ZUBEL USAF -HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF YOU. If you are present at the May Dinner you will have 1 chance in 32 of winning a Birthday Present. But you have to be present to win the present. Have fun! Misery is optional.....Jean Westcott, Writer  .......from BitsS. Pieces One NEW MEMBER has come to the attention of the Editor-There are others, I'm sure, and Editor regrets not acknowledging them——— LTC A. D. Woods, Jr., and wife. Pat Let's welcome them and make sure they want to become regular attendees at our meetings. -Extending your hand is extending yourself.                             RodMckuen, Poet & composer Bits & Pieces

 

THE BULLETIN BOARD     DINNER MEETING -  Wednesday, 17 May, 2006     BAE Systems Dining Hall         6500 Tracor Lane (Highway 183, South of Webberville Overpass, Just off Ed Bluestein Blvd)                       1830 hours Attire:  Men: Business Casual or Uniform always appropriate Ladies:  Business Casual Dress, Pant suit or Uniform Charge: $20.00 per person [check payable to AMOAA ] Normally, this would be a Casual dress evening, but in deference to our distinguished Visitor,  the editor thinks we should be a little more dressed up. Thank you. Note: Reservations may be made with your assigned caller or with your service representative by calling before 2100 hours on the Sunday before the Wednesday dinner. Cancellations should also be made by the aforementioned time. Individuals who do not honor reservations will be billed.

 

-COME AND JOIN YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS   Find a new member to bring with you. We are no longer a "retired" organization-we are a dynamic one.!!! National MOAA is starting a new "Give me 10" drive for new members. Bug your non-member friends-Tell them how important numbers are when we go to Congress. We want Guard, Reserve and Active Duty, too. Charge!!!!!!!!!

PROGRAM Our distinguished visitor has an equally distinguished resume. Editor freely admits to surprise, after reading of the breath of his studies and accomplishments, to learn that he is a clinical psychologist, but not just an ordinary one. We can hope that even in the limited time he will have, after installing our new officers, he will take the time to tell us something about his Military career, other than just the bare facts afforded by his Bio. This promises to be an interesting presentation. Some of you may have crossed paths with the General in the course of your own careers. COME AND WELCOME GENERAL [Dr.] PRINCE. LET'S GET HIM TO JOIN OUR LOCAL CHAPTER Don't forget-lf you are not being called about the dinner meeting on the third Wednesday of the month, check with your service representative and ask to be added to someone's list. Your Service Rep is listed elsewhere in the bulletin. If you have not been called and wish to attend, and cannot reach your own Service Rep., call one of the others. They will be glad to take your reservation. Just, please do make a reservation if you plan to be there. Permanent name tags-contact Ben Meharg at the meeting or call 280-2569. E-mail BenM@austin.rr.com—keep in mind that Ben has a paying job in the daytime.

ORDER OF THE EVENING SEATING CHARTS WILL BE PLACED ON TABLES AT 1830 HOURS 1830-1900: -Social Period - Bar Open--  Pay for Dinner, Check in with Service Representative, Select Seats (sign form on table)  1900-1910 : Invocation Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem  1910-2000: Dinner and Door Prizes 2000- Speaker MENU Waldorf Salad Tomatillo Chicken Breast w/Mango Pico  Buttered Egg Noodles Vegetable Medley  Dinner Rolls and Butter Pecan Bourbon Pie Coffee-Tea-Iced Tea ATTENTION-SINGLES We try to sit together at MOAA dinners. Look for the sign SINGLES-and sign your name if you want to sit with us. -You do not have to sit there. ----- - To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.       Thomas Aquinas

 

CHAPTER OFFICERS 2005-2006 President Capt. James D. Brotherton USN  394-9381 email Duties First VP Col Seldon P. Graham USA  452-4000 email Duties Second VP Col. Ben A. Meharg USMC 280-2569 email Duties Third VP Major Rylen B. Rudy USMC  452-9923 email Duties Secretary   Patricia O. Eagan FMS 894-4036 email Duties Treasurer LtC. Rogerio Rabago USAF 345-8193 email Duties USA Representative Col. Bill Del Vecchio USA 244-3248 email Duties USAF Representative LtC. J. R. Howard USAF 716-4224 email Duties USN/USMC/USCG/USPHS/USNOAA LCdr. Joyce Hoover USN 452-9786 email Duties Immediate Past President Col. Maurice Quigley USA 327-0285 email Duties

 

Appointed Board Members
Chaplain	LtC. Ernest S. Dean	USAF	477-5390	email	Duties
Assistant Chaplain	Col. Leon Holland	USA	335-1224	email	Duties
Personal Affairs Officer	Capt. William K. Brown	USN	345-5420	email	Duties
Austin Military Coalition Representative	Col. Bruce Conover	USAF	282-1844	email	Duties
Legislative Affairs Officer	LtC. Carlos W. Higgins	USAF	258-3564	email	Duties
ROTC Awards Coordinator	Col. Bill Del Vecchio	USA	244-3248	email	Duties
Newsletter Editor	LtC. Mary Kelso	USA	345-7140	email	Duties
Webmaster	LtC. J. R. Howard	USAF	255-2206	email	Duties

RETIRED OFFICERS WIVES CLUB Luncheon—Time returns to the usual 4th Friday Social time—10:45 Luncheon—11:30 Program—-Stein Mart Fashions—Cool Summer Wear  Reservations: Martha Kirby-259-0423 Jo Jean Gillespie-345-3069 Caring and Sharing Widows Group-first Monday of each month-l:00 PM. -LUBY'S CAFETERIA ON STECK AVE (OFF MESA OR MOPAC) Contact Genevieve Bruce (453-0871) BRIDGE Second Friday of each Month—0915 hours Bridge—Cafeteria in the Headquarters Building of CAMP MABRY  Contact—Shirley Bone (246-9829) NEW MILITARY SITE?????????? As you may remember from Austin Military History Updates, Mt. Bonnell has played a part in this history, for many years, and in many ways. Working through the West Point Society of Central Texas, COL Selden Graham has been campaigning for official recognition of this landmark. Designation of Mt. Bonnell as a Military Site would have to be done by the Texas State Legislature. This would include the placement of a bronze plaque at the site, informing the citizens of Austin and the State, of the reasons for this honor. Let's support this.

10 Web Sites every Military Spouse  Should Know By Janet Parley  April 2006 Online As military spouses, we often find ourselves having to know a little something about practically everything at any given time. Or, at least, we have to know where to go to get that knowledge. In the old days, we either relied on the chain of command or on other spouses for any nuggets of wisdom to help make our lives easier. Thankfully, times have changed. Useful information is readily available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It may be April, but don't be fooled. Whether you want to find a new job, figure out how to decipher your military leave and earnings statement, locate a doctor within your community or simply meet other spouses, you'll find the following eclectic list of military-spouse-friendly Web sites worthy of being added to your personal list of favorites.

Military One Source. A relatively new online presence, Military One Source provides you with around-the-clock, toll-free information and referral telephone service on an incredible variety of topics. This site seems to represent the long-overdue consolidation of a number of resources and should certainly be one that you explore and one whose address you share with other spouses. Military Spouse Resource Center. Want to find a new job? Continue your education? Learn about your next duty station? You can do it all at this site. A powerful tool, Miispouse.org is living proof that DoD and the Department of Labor are striving to make your personal and professional lives easier despite the challenges you often face as a mobile military spouse. TRICARE. You can't escape it. Health care is an issue that you will deal with your entire life whether you are a military spouse, family member, or a retiree (read: civilian).  More to follow:

DUES FORM Please fill in the form below, detach it, and mail it with your check (payable to AMOAA) to: Military Officers Association of America P.O. Box 1071 Austin TX 78767-1071 o New Member          o  Returning Member     o Current Active Member Dues for 1 Jan thru 31 Dec            are $ 17 for Officers and $ 12 for Widows and Widowers   Name, Rank, Service ___________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________ City ___________________________________________ State _______________Email________________________ Telephone no. _______________ Fax________________________