Austin, Texas Chapter
Each person must make their choices at the time of their reservation,
so that the Holiday Inn staff can prepare a table name tag with your requests.
Mail the replies to Andrew McVeigh NLT Saturday, 6 December
with a check made out to MOWW, or FAX the replies
to 512-261-4614 and give me the check at the meeting.
MOWW: Scripture and Commentary
Luke 1: 46-49, "Mary's Song of Praise" We have here one of the greatest, if not the greatest, statements of faith
ever recorded. Throughout the centuries, this portion of scripture, and the
larger context out of which it comes, has been known as the Magnificent (Mary
magnifies the Lord) and has been the source of great writings and glorious
music.
Name ____________________________
Menu Selections
Irish Coffee $3 ___________
A Twice Baked Yamato is like a Twice Baked Potato
The salad is a Mixed Field Greens salad
with Sugar Coated Walnuts, Orange Slices, and Craisins with Raspberry
Vinaigrette.
All entrees are $28.00 (tax and tip are inclusive)
or FAX to 261-4614
The Association for all Military Officers
Companion
Bulletin-December 2008
Last month, we were
enlightened by Wes Lokken's talk about life in the trenches. They had
trenches in Vietnam, but fortunately those folks only had to go there during
the mortar attacks. I really enjoyed hearing about activities that I didn't
experience when I was there.
Our next meeting will be at the Holiday Inn on Thursday, 11 December. First Vice
Commander
Stanley Bullard, has arranged for The Wondering Minstrels, a subset of the
Austin Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Society
to preview next summer's presentation of Iolanthe
as well as songs of the seasons. Eva Laskaris is the soprano, Janet Jones is
the mezzo-soprano, Michael Borysow is the tenor, David Fonteuot is the
baritone, and the group is accompanied on the keyboard by Martha Dudgeon.
Please note the location of our meeting.
I hope all of you can celebrate Christmas with friends or relatives
and good food. I suggest you think about the spirit of Christmas, the
sprit of giving, and the spirit of forgiving. This is the season to
love our fellow man and to give thanks for our many blessings.
Peace on Earth and goodwill toward all men.
J. Robert Howard
Chapter Commander
Holiday Inn Northwest (Mopac & Hwy 183)
The cost for the evening is
$28 to $33
Menu For $ 2.00, you may chose a glass of white or red wine,
and for $ 3.00, you can have Irish Coffee.
The following entrées are available for $ 28.
* Tilapia with Chardonnay Bevrre Blanc stuffed with Broiled
Shrimp served with Twice Baked Yamato and Haricot Verts Bundles
* Beef Madiera Scaloppini served with Twice Baked Yamato and
Haricot Verts Bundles
* Chicken Picatta with Capers served with Twice Baked Yamato and
Haricot Verts Bundles
* Pork Medallions with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce served with
Twice Baked Yamato and Haricot Verts Bundles
Inspiration Selection
46. Mary said, My heart praises the Lord;
47. My soul is glad because of God my Savior.
48. For he has remembered me, his lowly servant! From now on people will call me happy
49. because of the great things the mighty God has done for me. His
name is holy."
Here is a young girl having been told by God that she is to give birth to a son,
in fact, the Son of the Most High God. We know this Holy One as Jesus.
Startling! Dramatic! Yet true, "for there is nothing that God cannot
do." (v.37)
Now is a good and proper time for you and me to ponder deeply the reality that
God's love can be as alive and active in our hearts as in the heart of Mary. Are
we moved to confessions of faithfulness? Are we as sensitive to the needs of the
world around us and around the globe? Are we energized to carry out personal
acts of servanthood and healing? Do we feel that passion of Mary to honor God
and to be joy-filled in our relationship with God and others?
We are approaching holy days, days that demand the special attention of our
spirits and our hearts. May we overcome any hesitation or reluctance we may have
to hear God's word to us. May we believe that God desires to call us right now
to our own magnificent words and deeds.
Chaplain Ernie Dean
TRICARE PHARMACY
POLICY UPDATE When Express Scripts (ESI) was chosen to administer the
TRICARE pharmacy benefit, they committed to doing their part to provide a
quality benefit that DOD beneficiaries can count on for years to come.
Recently, Walgreens has been unable to reach a contractual agreement with
Express Scripts, the TRICARE Pharmacy Contractor. Therefore, as of 1 JAN 09,
Walgreens will no longer be in the network used by the TRICARE pharmacy
plan. That means that if any beneficiary fills a prescription at Walgreens
after 31 DEC 08, they will have to pay 100% of the cost and then file a
paper claim for non-network benefit reimbursement. For more information on cost
shares when using a non-network pharmacy refer to: link
There are three easy ways to transfer your prescriptions:
1. Have the medications you take on an ongoing basis safely and conveniently
delivered through Home Delivery from the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP).
Visit www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE to switch your eligible prescriptions to
Home Delivery today.
2. Transfer the prescriptions you take on an ongoing basis to TMOP by asking
your doctor to fax your eligible prescription(s) to 1-877-895-1900. This fax
number is for healthcare providers only.
3. Have your prescription bottles ready and call or visit the network pharmacy
of your choice. You may fill your prescriptions at other major pharmacies and
independent drug stores that remain part of the network used by TRICARE. For a
complete list of local pharmacies in the network used by the TRICARE pharmacy
plan, refer to www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE. If you have questions, call
Express Scripts anytime at 1-877-425-1139.
Staff Meeting
The next staff meeting will be at the call of the Commander.
"Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall,
the genial flame of charity in the heart."
Washington Irving
Health:
Other than being a nuisance, most warts are harmless and go
away on their own. They are normally non-cancerous skin growths caused by a
viral infection in the top layer of the skin. However, in some cases they can
become cancerous. Warts are usually skin-colored and feel rough to the touch,
but they can be dark, flat and smooth. These skin infections, which are more
common in kids than in adults, are caused by viruses of the human papillomavirus
(HPV) family. They can affect any area of the body, but tend to invade warm,
moist places, like small cuts or scratches on the fingers, hands, and feet. They
are usually painless unless they're on the soles of the feet or another part of
the body that gets bumped or touched all the time. Kids can pick up HPV and get
warts from touching anything someone with a wart has used, like towels and
surfaces. The appearance of a wart depends on where it is growing.
Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people only once a year. - - Victor Borge
Quotes to Ponder
" Remember this motto to live by: "Life
should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an
attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO what
a ride!"
I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right -
- Andy
Rooney
Schedule:
1830-1915 - Social
1915-1930 - Invocation & Salutes
1930-2000 - Entertainment
2000-2040 - Supper
2040-2050
- Adjourn.
TRICARE AFTER HOURS
CARE:
if you are having an emergency, always call
911 or go to the nearest emergency room.Tricare for Life comes into play when
the covered services have been exhausted under Medicare or are otherwise not a
Medicare benefit.Tricare defines urgent care as the care you receive for an
illness or injury that would not result in further disability or death if not
treated immediately, but does require professional attention within 24 hours. To
get your urgent care, simply make an appointment with your Medicare provider. Check
out the TRICARE passport for detailed information on how to
proceed with your health care needs while overseas.
Feeling woozy after your latest round of immunization shots,
then you're probably a male airman. Ten years of records showed that 2,612
service members passed out cold --and fell down -- after a nurse slowly
inserted a thin half-inch of steel into their biceps or buttocks.
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the
year." ~ Charles Dickens
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold,
everything is softer and more beautiful." ~ Norman Vincent Peale
for
The Military Order of the World Wars
White Wine $2___________ Red wine $2 ___________
Tilapia with Chardonnay Bevrre Blanc stuffed with Shrimp served with Twice Baked Yamato
and Haricot Verts Bundles
_________
Beef Madiera Scaloppini served with Twice Baked Yamato and
Haricot Verts Bundles
_________
Chicken Picatta with Capers served with Twice Baked Yamato and
Haricot Verts Bundles
_________
Pork Medallions with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce served with
Twice Baked Yamato and Haricot Verts Bundles
_________
but a combination of both a Yam and a Potato
There will also be dessert and plain coffee available.
Mail your meal selection(s) and check made out to Austin Chapter MOWW
to
Colonel Andrew J. McVeigh III
48 Cottondale Road
Austin, Texas 78738-1513