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THE BULLETIN BOARD |
FEBRUARY AND A FARE OF FONDNESS This month's days claiming fame are the birthdays of two revered presidents and a special day for plumping one's valentines. In emphasis of the latter, what better time to spread some sweetness and light toward our Board of Directors for the many, usually unseen, actions they do for our organization. Each is earning a sincere parade of fondest appreciation for himself and the supportive spouse that works beside him. Paul Fenech is having uncanny success at finding and engaging guest speakers who are interesting and informative. Don Loucks keeps the ever-changing membership roster on track in his computer, a feat that few of us are adequately competent to do. Jack Garison is the detail man who makes our meetings hum like a well-oiled machine (no pun intended, though provisioning the bar is part of the job). Mary Kelso is well known as keeper-of-the-purse as she takes a toll from each of us for dues and dinners, then faithfully plays eagle-eye CPA.. Leon Holland, Lucille Labaj, and "Greg" Gregory (Army, Navy+, and Air Force reps) work with unsung, but greatly appreciated, callers taking reservations for each meeting and focus inherent leadership activities with compassion and understanding . Pat Eagan has served the chapter for years as secretary and Bulletin editor and faith- fully and capably |
remains the former. Peggy Holland, another "computer
whiz," applies her scholarly background as new editor with
professionalism and originality. Jack Ledbetter, as past
president, ably provides continuity and appreciated guidance to the
board. Chaplains Jameson and Nicholson concentrate with
sincerity on our spiritual plusses and minuses, to include recognizing
and appreciating our blessings. Anne Steinocher, with typical
female tenderness, lends support and service to family members in times
of stress and heartache in con- cert with service representatives.
Special outreach to particular local or wide area activities is most
ably provided by Walt Conley for ROTC units, Tom Spencer
for national legislative and state TROA activities, John Hardage
for The Austin Military Coalition, and Ralph Pyle for the Austin
Retiree Council and TROA TOPS program. Each of these ladies and gentlemen is earning great respect for jobs done well. Here's a valentine of greeting and on-going thanks to them, one and all! -------PCF EVENTS 18 Feb - 1830 hours - Dinner Meeting - Tracor 24 Feb - 1630 hours - Board Meeting 7 & 27 Feb - ROWC See back page |
FEHBP-65 Please remember to let your U.S. representatives and senators know that
you desire a test of enrolling Medicare-eligible service beneficiaries in
the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP-65)-the program in
which all other Federal employees are presently enrolled. You can
participate in this campaign which is sponsored by TROA and The Military
Coalition in two ways: Source: TROA's Legislative Update, 1/9/98 " |
WORDS To LIVE 'By The/allowing inspirational words were shared by Mrs. Nina Fling: ATTITUDE The Conger I live the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important that than past, than education, than money than circumstances, than failures than successes, than what other people say or do. It is more important than appearance., giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church...a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. "We cannot change our past...we cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.... 1 am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it, And so it is with you.... "We are in charge of our attitudes. -Charles Swindboff
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Tracor Dining Hall - 6500 Tracor Lane (Highway 183, south of Webberville overpass, just off Ed Bluestein 1830 hours Attire: Coast & Tie or Military Uniform Charge: $16.00 (Check payable to TROA) Note: Reservations may be made with your assigned caller or with your service representative by calling before 2100 hours on the Sunday prior to the Wednesday of the dinner. Cancellations should also be made by the aforementioned time. Individuals who do not honor reservations will be billed. |
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"Diplomacy is to do and say / The nastiest thing in the nicest way." -Isaac Goldberg George Washington 1st president (1789-1797), born February 22, 1732 (Virginia), died 1799. Abraham Lincoln 16th president (1861-1865), born February 12, 1809 (Kentucky), died 1865. TAPS Mrs. Grabriel (Trudy) Nossov 13 Jan 98 |
GUEST SPEAKER Richard Oppel Editor Austin American-Statesman Topic: "My Vision for the Austin American-Statesman" ORDER OF THE EVENING
Caesar Salad Chicken Parmesan Italian Style Pasta Garden Blend Vegetables Rolls & Butter Apple Crisp Coffee & Tea |
7 February- 1730 hours: 27 February - 1100 hours: First Monday of each month - 1130 hours: Second Friday of each month - 0915 hours: | |||