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www.ftcky-moaa.org [email protected] Chapter Policy on Luncheon Reservations When reservations are made for Chapter meetings, commitments are made to the restaurant/meeting place to pay for the number of reservations reported. If you make a reservation and then later determine you cannot attend, please call your reservation chairperson as soon as possible. If you are unable to give sufficient notice of your cancellation, please send a check for the appropriate amount to P.O. Box 3569, Clarksville, TN 37043-3569. The Next Meeting Will Be on Saturday, 15 April Assemble at 1130; meal at 1200 at The Smokehaus at Sportsman's Lodge 6633 Sportsman's Lane, Ft. Campbell GPS: 36º 34.883 'N 87º 28.666 'W Speaker: State Senator Mark Green TOPIC: Events Unfolding in the Tennessee Legislature. Directions from Clarksville: From the intersection of Ft. Campbell Blvd. and Lafayette Rd, follow Lafayette Rd. westward for 4.9 miles to the traffic light at 101st Airborne Division Rd. Option from the North: From the intersection of Fort Campbell Blvd and Purple Heart Pkwy (TN-374), follow Purple Heart Pkwy for 2.2 miles to Lafayette Rd. Turn right onto Lafayette Rd. Follow Lafayette Rd for 1.7 miles to the traffic light at 101st Airborne Division Rd. Both Options: At 101st Airborne Division Rd., turn left and drive for 0.3 miles to Sportsman's Lane. Turn right; Sportsman's Lodge will be at the end of the road. Menu: Buffet: Schnitzel and other delicious food; desert; coffee, water, or tea. Cost $18 per person, includes gratuity Sick or hospitalized? Call Chaplain Eddie Sumbler [Chair, Personal Affairs Committee] 931-216-7504 to be placed on the Prayer List and/or arrange for a visitation when appropriate INSIDE THIS EDITION Next Meeting Details 1 President's Comments 2 Leadership Summary 2 Treasurer's Report 2 Ladies' Activities 3 Reports & Activities 1-5 Membership Application 6 IMPORTANT: R.S.V.P. As Soon As You Can; NLT NOON on Monday, 10 April Please use the form on the website: http://ftcky-moaa.org/RSVP.php or contact MAJ Vivian Fivecoat: [email protected] or CW2 Warren &Nancy Evans: [email protected] 931-647-0314 931-647-5808 Please don't wait to be called; be proactive, and help them out Volume VIII, Issue 4 P.O. Box 3569, Clarksville, TN 37043-3569 April 1, 2017 HELP US SAVE MONEY! If your e-mail address changes or if you have an e- mail address but you still received this newsletter by regular mail , please let me know at 931-648-4743 or [email protected] Editorial Policy This Newsletter is published by the Fort Campbell Chapter, which is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). MOAA and all its affiliated chapters and councils are non-partisan.
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Chapter Policy on Luncheon Reservations When reservations are made for Chapter meetings, commitments are made to the restaurant/meeting place to pay for the number of reservations reported. If you make a reservation and then later determine you cannot attend, please call your reservation chairperson as soon as possible. If you are unable to give sufficient notice of your cancellation, please send a check for the appropriate amount to P.O. Box 3569, Clarksville, TN 37043-3569.
The Next Meeting Will Beon Saturday, 15 AprilAssemble at 1130; meal at 1200
at
The Smokehaus at Sportsman's Lodge6633 Sportsman's Lane, Ft. Campbell
GPS: 36º 34.883 'N 87º 28.666 'W
Speaker: State Senator Mark GreenTOPIC: Events Unfolding in the Tennessee Legislature.
Directions from Clarksville: Fromthe intersection of Ft. Campbell Blvd.and Lafayette Rd, follow Lafayette Rd.westward for 4.9 miles to the trafficlight at 101st Airborne Division Rd.
Option from the North: From the intersection of Fort Campbell Blvd and Purple Heart Pkwy (TN-374), follow Purple Heart Pkwy for 2.2 miles to Lafayette Rd. Turn right onto Lafayette Rd. Follow Lafayette Rd for 1.7 miles to the traffic light at 101st Airborne Division Rd.
Both Options: At 101st Airborne Division Rd., turn left and drive for 0.3 miles to Sportsman's Lane. Turn right; Sportsman's Lodge will be at the endof the road. Menu: Buffet: Schnitzel and other delicious food; desert; coffee, water, or tea.
Cost $18 per person, includes gratuity
Sick or hospitalized?Call
Chaplain Eddie Sumbler[Chair, Personal Affairs Committee]
931-216-7504to be placed on the Prayer Listand/or arrange for a visitation
when appropriate
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Next Meeting Details 1
President's Comments 2
Leadership Summary 2
Treasurer's Report 2
Ladies' Activities 3
Reports & Activities 1-5
Membership Application 6
IMPORTANT: R.S.V.P. As Soon As You Can; NLT NOON on Monday, 10 AprilPlease use the form on the website: http://ftcky-moaa.org/RSVP.php or contact
MAJ Vivian Fivecoat: [email protected] or CW2 Warren &Nancy Evans: [email protected] 931-647-0314 931-647-5808
Please don't wait to be called; be proactive, and help them out
Volume VIII, Issue 4 P.O. Box 3569, Clarksville, TN 37043-3569 April 1, 2017
HELP US SAVE MONEY!If your e-mail address changes or if you have an e-mail address but you still received this newsletter by regular mail, please let me know at 931-648-4743 or [email protected]
Editorial PolicyThis Newsletter is published by the Fort Campbell Chapter, which is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). MOAA and all its affiliated chapters and councils are non-partisan.
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PRESIDENT’SCOMMENTS
April 2017◦ Volume VIII, Issue 4 Page 2 of 6 Ft. Campbell Chapter ◦ Military Officer's Association of America
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” Thomas Paine - The American Crisis, No. 4, September 12, 1777.
“Nail one’s colors to the mast” was the way John Paul Jones on USS Bonhomme Richard battled HMS Serapis, off Flamborough Head. Win-ning teams have players who put the good of the team ahead of themselves. They want to play in their area of strength, butthey’re willing to do what it takesto take care of the team. In Ten-nessee, the Veterans' Legisla-tion issue is far from over, and we must continue to let our State Senators and Representa-tives know where we stand. Keep the good fight.
In Kentucky, the Real ID Act passed, which makes it easier for Kentucky driver’s license holders to obtain on-post ac-cess.
During the April & May, Chapter members will be at-tending several ceremonies in Kentucky and Tennessee to present high-school JROTC awards.
The City of Hopkinsville and Christian County have declared April 6th as World War I Centen-nial Day and encourage all citi-zens to remember and com-memorate America’s entry in to the Great war and the sacrificesmade by its citizens.
Congratulations to Sherry Pickering. She was honored with the 2016 Governor’s Volun-teer Stars Award and County Proclamation. Much apprecia-tion goes to Sherry, an Ameri-can Patriot and a truly ser-vice-minded citizen with a love of community and her country.
April 23-29 is National Vol-unteer Week . Know a person who volunteers their time and energy? Thank them for their ef-forts to make life better for all of us.
….Never Stop Serving
Discussion topics were: delinquent Chapter dues; raising dues?; meeting locations; inviting ROTC scholarship recipients to meetings; Edwards meal must change; National MOAA speakers; September POW/MIA weekend options; Wounded Warrior speaker no show; donations to charities; updating history on chapter website; ROTC Awards in good shape—locally made certificates will save money; update on legislation issues; magnetic sign purchases; and wreaths for Memorial Day. MAJ Vivian Fivecoat presented her resignation as Chapter Secretary for the good of the Chapter. LTC Tim Powers to become Secretary. A new Treasurer is needed.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President Ivan Adames
Officers and CommitteesPresident: CDR Ivan Adames, USN (Ret). 1st Vice President: CW5 John Schuler, USA (Ret).2nd Vice President: CW4 Monroe Gildersleeve, USA (Ret) Secretary: MAJ Vivian Fivecoat, USA (Ret)Treasurer: LTC Tim Powers USA (Ret) Personal Affairs & Chaplain: CPT Eddie Sumbler, USA (Ret) Surviving Spouse Liaison: Mrs Nancy EvansHistorian: Mrs. Anne ClarkLegislative KY: Col Rich Stevenson, USAF (Ret)
Chairs: TN: Maj Bill Summers, USAF (Ret) ROTC Liaison: KY: Lt Col Marty Schroeder, USAF (Ret)
TN: LTC James Huggins, USA (Ret)Veterans Coalition Liaison: MAJ Vivian Fivecoat, USA (Ret)Newsletter and Webmaster: Lt Col J.T. Smith, USAF (Ret)Public Relations: Mrs. Joy HugginsScholarship Committee: COL Jeff Yaeger, (Chn), COL Natalie Shriver, LTC Dave Marr, & CW4 Howard French--all USA (Ret)Directory Committee: CW2 Warren Evans (Chn), USA (Ret) Recruiting Team: CW4 Howard French, MAJ Bob Posley—both USA (Ret) & Capt Eldon Pontius, USMC (Ret)
CREDIT UNION ACCOUNT BALANCES as of March 20, 2017
General Fund 3,088.09Scholarship Fund 4,879.00Directory Fund 5,887.00 Total $ 13,854.09
IRS Form 990 and the Nonprofit Annual Reports to the States of Kentucky and Tennessee for tax year 2016 were submitted to the appropriate agencies.
TREASURER’S REPORT
We are pleased to welcomethese new members joining in March:
CW3 Edward Coleman, USA (Ret)CPT Patrick Smith, USA
CHAPTER DUES!Letters are going out.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Fifty-two members and guests gathered at Edwards Steak Housein downtown Clarksville for the monthly meeting.
CDR Adames gave a 3-minute history of the wildest relay raceever, The Pony Express. He then introduced our guest speaker: Dr.Gregory Zieren, Ph.D. of the APSU Military History Department. Dr.Zieren described the Veterans' Interview Program to preserve veter-ans' experiences while serving for inclusion in local and national ar-chives. Following a brief question and answer period, CDR Adamespresented Dr. Zieren a MOAA Certificate and coin.
CDR Adames introduced new members LTC Julie Eldred andCW5 John Nikolao; each received a MOAA lapel pin.Major Bill Summers, gave an update on the legislation project, and Kentucky Council Presi-dent, COL Danny Young, announced the building of a new State Veterans' Home in Bowling Green and that a driver’s license is now sufficient identification for civilians to get on Post in Kentucky.
December 2015 ◦ Volume Vi, Issue 12 Page 3 of 6 Ft. Campbell Chapter ◦ Military Officer's Association of America
April 2017◦ Volume VIII, Issue 4 Page 3 of 6 Ft. Campbell Chapter ◦ Military Officer's Association of America
PREVIOUS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
The Next Ladies Luncheon Will be on Thursday, 13 April at 1130at The Olive Garden
2782 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, ClarksvilleGPS: 36° 35.119' N 87° 17.736' W
R.S.V.P. by noon on Monday, 10 April.Use the website form at http://ftcky-moaa.org/Ladies-Reservations.php or contact:
Please don't wait to be called; those who do the calling will appreciate it.
LADIES' ACTIVITIES
Dede Anderson at (931) [email protected]
Florence Grant at (931) [email protected]
Nancy Evans at (931) [email protected]
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
JROTC AwardCDR Steve Singleton at-
tended the Kenwood High School JROTC Awards Pro-gram held at Cole Park Commons on Saturday evening, 18 March. It was his pleasant duty to award this year's MOAA Award and Medal to Cadet Jas-mine Johnson.
St. Patrick's DayCelebration
Clarksville FirefighterStuart Petfer joins MAJFrank Pierce & CPT Do-minick Azzara as theyprepare to serve CornedBeef and Cabbage at theKnights of ColumbusFish Fry on St. Patrick'sDay.
Crime Stoppers Blue Jean BallFort Campbell Chapter members Maj Bill and Cindy Summers and CW4 Brian Lynch supported the
local Crime Stoppers Organization at this fund-raiser on Saturday, 11 February.
Welcome Reception for MG Andrew PoppasHopkinsville, KY. 23 February 2017
Fort Campbell Chapter members attending this event included CDR Ivan, Adames; Anne Clark; LTC Dewey Browder; CW4 Monroe Gildersleeve, Jr.; LTC Tim and Jane Powers; and [camera shy] MAJ Becky Smith.
CDR Adames, CW5 Johnson, CW4 Gildersleeve Jane & Tim Powers, Anne Clark Dr. Dewey Browder, Dr. Cameron Sutt , ??
National Guard Association of TN Convention 24-25 March
MOAA was ably representedby Fort Campbell, Memphis,Middle TN, Stones River, andSumner Chapters. These Ku-dos were recently received:
“The enthusiasm with which youstepped into the recruiter role wasvery productive, as we were able tosign-up 58 new MOAA Basic mem-bers as a result of our efforts.”
Doug MintonCOL, USA RetiredTN Council of Chapters 1st VP
Community Support (Continued)
April 2017◦ Volume VIII, Issue 4 Page 4 of 6 Ft. Campbell Chapter ◦ Military Officer's Association of America
Bill and Cindy Summers Brian Lynch with Jenni and Ray Comley
APSU 33rd Annual Candlelight Ball11 March 2017 in Nashville, TN .
V.I.C.E. Night Fort Campbell Spouse Club Fund Raiser17 March 2017 at Valor Hall, Oak Grove, KY
Nancye Britton and Kim Wiggins COL Hunter Clouse in the Ticket Line Nancy Logue and Nancye Britton
Help the Veterans Coalition: The Montgomery County Veterans Coalition is in the running for the Reader’s Choice award through the Leaf Chronicle. The most votes wins $$$$, and you can vote daily from today until April 21st. You must vote online.
http://readerschoiceclarksville.com/l/The-LeafChronicle--Readers-Choice-2017/Ballot/SocialServices
Community Support (Continued)
April 2017◦ Volume VIII, Issue 4 Page 5 of 6 Ft. Campbell Chapter ◦ Military Officer's Association of America
Valerie & COL Mark Kelly CW4 Joe Shakeenab & Daughter Imani
CW4 Monroe Gildersleeve & Granddaughter Mariah Hughes
Leanne Lewis, CW4 Gildersleeve, Mariah Hughes
Who Can Join? You can! We welcome active duty, former, retired, Reserve and National Guard commissioned and warrantofficers and cadets and midshipmen of the uniformed services—Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—and their surviving spouses.* Our members are close friends, and we have a great time when we get together. Our common interest is to support the Military Mission and those soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen protecting our nation.*Surviving Spouse Membership was formerly Auxiliary membership
