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THE JOHN WAYNE/BOB SALZMAN

MEMORIAL CHAPTER FLORIDA CHAPTER XXI SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION

Volume XXXXIV

SEPTEMBER 2015

NR 9

Website: http://specialforceschapter21florida.weebly.com/

CHAPTER OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: Richard Whitman, D-6528L, 14958 Lymington Circle, Orlando, FL 32826-4105 Tel: (407)482-3817, E-mail: rgwsrw99@aol.com

VICE- George (Speedy) Gaspard, D-851L, 516 Mill Pond CT, ST Johns FL, 32259-3027PRESIDENT: Tel: (904) 287-1681, E-mail: gwgsrg@aol.com

TREASURER: Thomas (Tom) Tomlin, D-722L, 1408 Gulfwood Ct., Brandon, FL., 33510 Tel: (813) 689-2451, E-mail: tomtomlinsf@aol.com

ASSISTANT TREASURER:

SECRETARY: Russ Cummings, D-8450L, 7431 CR 629, Bushnell, FL. 33513 Tel: (518) 391-9837. E-mail: russellcummings@gmail.com

ASSISTANT Suzie Gaspard, 516 Mill Pond CT, ST Johns, FL 32259-3027SECRETARY: Tel: (904) 287-1681, E-mail: gwgsrg@aol.com

WEBMASTER: Frank Fowler, D-256L, 1815 Reid Street, Lehigh Acres, FL., 33936 E-mail: fhfinfl@comcast.net , Tel: (239)-369-5611

QUARTERMASTER: David H. Soucie, M-12880A, 4243 McCorvey Road, Deland, FL., 32724 Tel: (386) 734-6412, E-mail: davidhsoucie@wildblue.net

SFA CHAPTER XXI Judith (Judy) A. Drewry, 6619 W Saint Ann Lane, Dunnellon, FL 34433NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Tel: (352) 795-4248 , E-mail: raynjudydrewry@embarqmail.com

Phil Devon, M-13612, 4313 North Course Lane, Avon Park, FL 33825Tel: (585)739-4785, E-mail: pdevo@comcast.net

SEPTEMBER 2015

Still HOT HOT HOT & WET WET WET

What a great meeting we had in Cocoa Beach, FL at the International Palms Resort. The meeting was hosted by Bob & Kathy Schlafke. What a beautiful job they did and this was their first time! They have volunteered to host again next year, at the same location. Thanks to both of you. We had 61 sign up for dinner but there were many changes. I know I’m going to miss someone, so my apologies if I miss you.

We were very honored to have CMH Recipient Mel & wife Mary Morris attend their first chapter meeting. Richard & Sheila Whitman, Brian & Natalie Vines with Captain, the wonder dog, Bob Schlafke & Kathy O’Such and her father Frank Fuelner, George (Speedy) & Susie Gaspard, Ralph & Erlene Bailey, Sharon Hoagland & Daniel Young, Tom & Ann Tomlin, Russ Cummings, Phil & Joette Devon, Robert & Mary Stover, John & Sharon Haralson, Chris, Ginny & guest Meing(sp) Turner, Chuck Wright & Beverly, Robert & Nancy Mulcahy, Frank & Linda Yeck, Phil Devlin, Bob & Karen Daniels, and daughter Juli, Ray & Judy Drewry, Rod & Karen Burns, Robert & Carol Johnson, Ingrid Luff-Currier, Dan & Diana Augustin, Jimmy & Cretia Braddock, Ty Furish, Jerry Mierle & friend Barbara, Tom (DOC) Norwood, Mike Conlon, Nick Hubbell (1st time at a meeting), David & Susan Soucie, Doug & son Scott Morse, Al & Patti Farnum. MIA were Al & Toni Boman (See health & Welfare report) and Richard & Tina Wallace. Special guests included CSM(R) Ed Britt from Chapter 85, Ed & Rose Mezaros from Northport, AL, Phil Devlin from Chapter III. LTC(R) Steve Muskett & his wife from Chapter 88. Steve gave us a briefing on the SFA 2016 convention to be held in Jacksonville, FL.

New Members:1.   Frank Yeck  M-7174-L

      111 Friburg Road, New Bern, NC 28562      Wife  Linda      252-259-5415  (Cell)

2.   Michael Conlon   M-2281-L      4151 Rosewood Avenue,  Grant Valkaria, FL 32950       Wife  Kari       321-914-4274       mconion@bellsouth.net

3. John Ferreria M-10002-A 356 Lime Road, NW Lake Placid, FL 33852 843-446-1246 celle6711@gmail.com

*********************************************************************************After the gift exchange, we held a raffle for a clock that had been donated to the Chapter. The clock face has a SF Patch in the center. It was won by Mel Morris for $80.00

Make sure you check out the Chapter WEB page Frank Fowler has reconstructed; it's beautiful. There's a link in the business card portion of the newsletter and also on the front page. Make sure you send Frank “before” and “after” pictures. “Before” can be a graduation from basic or jump school or Vietnam. “After” is a recent picture.

Upcoming Events

SOAR, 19-23 October 2015, Las Vegas, NV

Chapter XXI Meeting, 11-13 December 2015 at the Jacaranda Hotel, Avon Park, FL

Chapter XXI Meeting, March 2016 in Bradenton, FL, Ken Kilmer host.

At the December meeting, we will have installation of Chapter Officers for the term of 2016 – 2017. Your new officers will be: Richard Whitman, President, Robert Schfalke, Vice President, Speedy Gaspard, Secretary, Tom Tomlin, Treasurer, Susie Gaspard, Assistant Secretary and Phil Devon, Assistant Treasurer.

***************************************************************************HEALTH & WELFARE

Earle Petty: Beverly Petty reports that Earle seems to be getting weaker, not as strong as in the past. Still has a good sense of humor and enjoys a good joke. Had planned on making the meeting but just not strong enough. They send their best regards to all.

Mildred “Millie” Carter: Ray Carter Jr. reports that Millie has been bedridden since July and was placed on “Full Assistance” on July 20th. They have taken away her computer and electric wheelchair. She communi- cates by snail mail: 941 Village Trail, Apt B-119, Port Orange, FL 32127-9361 or phone, 386-763-2036.

Judy Rice: Don Rice reports Judy is progressing well after a serious foot surgery. She is now practicing walking and has to use a “Quad” Cane. Don says it sounds easy, but she tires quickly. Her goal is to be 100% for the December meeting. Don says they miss us. Don & Judy we miss you also.

Lynda Epkins: Steve reports that Lynda finished her “Bone Marrow Transplant” (Stem Cell Transplant) on September 1. She is currently staying at Hope Lodge under the care of her sister who is an RN. Hopefully she is back home now.

Bob Cherry: Bob reports he is coming along very good with his rehab from his stroke. He still has one or two problems to work on, but is making progress. He and Maryanne send a big hello to all and will be at the December meeting.

Al Boman: Al has been in the hospital recovering from hip surgery. They did not have to replace the hip joint, but put in two screws just above the joint. Al slipped coming out of his garage and made a terrible “PFL” (ask Tom) between two cars. Says he will be at the December meeting.

Bob Wirt: In June, I began having trouble standing upright. That Tuesday, June 2nd , Bettye dragged me to the Emergency Room with Low B/P and massive internal bleeding - I’d been dizzy and my B/P had dropped to 58/45 with Gatorade providing only temporary relief. I collapsed in my hospital room Wednesday and hit the floor hard. Unfortunately Bettye tried to catch me, a good deed which landed her in radiology for X rays and a CT scan - she’s OK, but got a little bruised up. They called a Code Blue on me the 4th, when I hit the floor again, so I spent the next five days in ICU. The Docs shot me full of 8 units of Packed Red Blood Cells, 2 of plasma, 2 more of platelets and enough normal saline for me to grow gills - after an endoscopy, colonoscopy, nuclear bleed test and swallowing a camera pill, the Drs said I’d stopped bleeding before they could find the source of the problem. They let me go home around June 10th , after agreeing with me that their IV protonix might've stopped the bleeding and they weren’t likely to find the origin - I asked the GI Doc whether he thought my long-time habit of using either Advil PM or Aleve PM at night to get to sleep, might have caused the bleeding to begin with, and he agreed that it could have, so no más - now it’s just a single 25mg Benadryl cap and a Tylenol, which seems to work just as well - No more NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or ketoprofen. BEWARE!

John Foley: John reported that he is still in a recovery stage. Doctors have put him on some new meds and he wasn't sure of his reaction to them so he had to miss the meeting. Sends his Best Regards to all and hopes to see us soon.

DECEMBER 11-13, 2015 MEETING

JACARANDA HOTEL19 East Main Street, Avon Park, FL 33825

863-453-2211Telephone: 863-453-2211

The next meeting of Chapter XXI, will be held at the Jacaranda Hotel at 19 East Main Street, Avon Park, FL 33825, December 11–13 2015. The hotel opened in 1926 and now is on the National Historic Register. Much of the hotel still apprears as it did during its Golden Age. It has counted among its guests: Babe Ruth, Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Al Capon and many more. Cost of rooms is $64.95 plus tax. Reservations should be made no later than 11th November, 2015. Mention Chapter XXI Green Beret. We have 25 rooms blocked off. No handicapped rooms are available, but the Holiday Inn (863-386-1115) and Quality Inn (863-385-4500) are nearby on Hwy 27 in Sebring, FL.

BANQUET MENU Garden Salad

Entree Options: Roast Beef or Stuffed Chicken Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrot Medley

Macaroni, Real Mashed Potatoes Assorted Pastries

Coffee/Tea

Cost: $30.00 per personSend payment and choice of entree to:

Ralph Bailey 930 La Quinta Blvd

Winter Haven FL 33881 Make check payable to: Chapter XXI SFA

We will have a Hospitality Room. It will open at 15:00 hrs to 24:00 hrs on Friday & Saturday from 10:00 hrs to 24:00 hrs. Of course it will be closed during the meeting and meal.

There will be a continental breakfast located just off the lobby. The dining area will only be open for lunch on Friday but

not Saturday. There are other dining facilities nearby.

Make sure you bring a wrap gift. It would be nice if the ladies bring a dish of their choice for the hospitality room.

Officers call 16:30, Meeting 18:00 and meal at 19:00. Hope to see you there.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Magazine Article

QUARTERMASTER’S CORNERWE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR SALE IN OUR INVENTORY:

WALL PLAQUES SF Crest - $66.00

Three Tier SF Patch - $42.00 Two Tier SF Patch - $35.00

CAR MAGNETS - $7.00

PATCHES: CHAPTER XXI - $7.00

WETSU - $7.00

APPLIQUE: BERET w/ DAGGER - $5.00

CHAPTER XXI COIN - $15.00

USA FLAG - $10.00

REGIMENTAL FLAG - $35.00

WINDSHIELD SUN SHADE - $14.00 – only 1 left

LICENSE PLATE FRAMES - $15.00 - $7.00

SFA PINS: GOLD OR SILVER - $6.00

SFA LIFE MEMBER - $8.50

TIE TAC - $6.00

BOOKS:HE DIDN’T SAY GOODBYE - $20.00

STRANGER BROTHER - $20.00WAR STORIES OF THE GREEN BERET - $15.00

FIGHTING TODAYS WAR - $15.00

DECALS:SF PATCH - $2.50

CROSSED ARROWS - $2.50II CORP MF DECALS - $3.00

SM SF STRIP - $3.00CREST W/BERET & DAGGER - $3.00

SUPPORT SF - $3.00 NOT ALL HEROS WEAR TIGHTS AND CAPE - $3.00

SF SPECIAL BREED - $3.50LARGE SF STRIP - $4.00

POCKET INSERT WITH SFA FLASH AND 2 LINES TEXT FOR NAME AND CHAPTER - $25.00

1750 ROGERS RANGERS BRASS COMPASS - $22.00

SF PATCH EYEGLASS CLEANING CLOTH - $5.00

RESCUE KNIVES ARE BACK

IN LIMITED SUPPLY-ONLY 30 LEFT

$15.00 EACH