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2017 DELTA PIONEERS MEMBERSHIP FORM
Employee or Survivor Employee Retirement
Name: ________________________________________ Number: __________________ Date: ______________
Spouse: _______________________________________ Date of Employment: _______ Former Dept. #: ______
Former Station: ______
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip Code: ________ - _______
Home Phone: (_____) _______________________ Check one: Renewing Member______ New Member ______
Email Address: ________________________________________ (Please print clearly)
If you wish to be included in local chapter activities, please circle one of the following to denote your chapter preference:
ATL BOS CVG DAY DFW DTW EWR FRA HOU LAX LIT MCO MEM MSP MSY ORD PHX RDU SEA SLC TYS
Please mail your annual dues of $15.00 (you may pay for more than one year) and this form to:
Delta Pioneers, Inc. P.O. Box 20706 Dept. 995 Atlanta, GA 30320-6001
Please note: There are no dues exceptions based on age.
Revised 6/16
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Senior Employees and Retirees
DELTA PIONEERS, INC.
“PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE”
“Keeping the Spirit Alive”
VOL 41 NNATIONAL NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2017 NO 1
Greetings from the National President:
Hello fellow Pioneers,
As I write this greeting, I look forward to Christmas and all the holidays that are yet to happen. As you read this, you will most likely be
looking back at the holidays and how they unfolded in your life. I truly hope yours were full of all that makes you happy and full of Joy.
As we look to 2017, may we find happiness and meaning in our lives. We are truly blessed to live in this very special country and to
have spent years giving our best to such a wonderful company.
As I reflect on this, I see a great parallel to the Delta Pioneers and where we stand today. As we celebrated our 40th
anniversary this year
we too can look back on all that we have accomplished in those years: the ties and friendships that have been nurtured and the sense of
community and belonging that have been maintained. Yet, we look forward to the future with the anticipation of even better things to
come. Our way forward may look different or may seem slightly different; yet at heart we are all “Delta people”. Delta people built this
great company and that same spirit will keep the Pioneers alive and well and continuing to grow.
What is my part in all this, you may ask? Plan to get involved next year! If you have been “on the bench” for a year or two, try one of
your local activities. Make a phone call, contact an old Delta buddy and take them with you.
Remember that the dues are only $15.00 per household per year.
As we look forward, we will be changing with the times and putting ourselves out where people congregate. We will be actively
promoting ourselves on social media and stand ready to incorporate solid new technology into our daily routine. For those not in the
social media world, fear not, we know who you are, where you are, and will continue to stay in touch. Your part is easy. Participate.
Have a good year!
Jim Atkinson
DELTA PIONEERS ANNUAL CONVENTION
This year’s Annual Convention was held October 26-28 at the Atlanta Airport Marriott. Attendees at the Wednesday night buffet dinner
had the opportunity to learn about the various facets, job duties, and responsibilities of the Immigrations & Customs Enforcement
Agency (ICE).
Two of the ICE Special Agents who work Homeland Security Investigations gave an interesting presentation ending with an old case
that involved some rogue Delta ramp agents. Their presentation gave attendees a deeper appreciation for their efforts and work
performed. The Thursday day trip to Chattanooga was enjoyed by all of the participants. On Friday morning a group of attendees was
able to take a guided tour of Delta’s TOC facility-an area that is not generally available to anyone without permission and advance
registration. Thanks to Frank Ayres for making this special tour available to the Pioneers.
There were Pioneers from10 of 21 chapters present at this year’s Convention. The following chapters were represented: ATL, BOS,
FRA, LAX, LIT, MEM, MSP, ORD, PHX, SLC. Despite the challenges of non-rev travel, attendees traveled from AZ, AR, CA, GA,
IL, MA, MO, MN, MS, NM, NV, NY, TN, UT and Frankfurt, Germany.
Next year’s Convention will be held September 27, 28, 29 at the Atlanta Airport Marriott.
Please mark your calendars now and save the dates!!
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
From Pam Webb, VP - Membership
For those members who have not already done so, this is a friendly
reminder to fill out your membership/renewal slip and attach a check
for your 2017 annual membership. The dues are $15.00 per year for
each member (includes spouse). You may pay for more than one
year. There is no dues exception based on age.
Your dues expiration date is shown following your name in the letter
that was emailed. For those who still receive a hard copy via U.S.
mail, the expiration date will be found on the address label on the
envelope and a renewal slip will be included in the newsletter.
If your dues expiration date is shown as 12/31/16, it means that it is
time for you to renew your membership for the calendar year of
2017.
If you have any questions regarding your membership, please email
the office at [email protected] or call the office in Atlanta at
404-715-2827. Your quick response is greatly appreciated.
SEA - WINTER ROOST
Saturday, JAN 28
The 2017 Winter Roost will be held on January 28 from 3PM-6PM at
Classic Eats Restaurant & Bar. It's open to all WA/NW/DL retirees.
The Mark is now known as Classic Eats Restaurant & Bar. Classic
Eats has a great bar menu (no host bar) and food menu. Be aware if
you have eaten at the Mark before, the menu has changed.
Previously there was a happy hour from 3PM to 6PM. However, this
is no longer available. There is parking in the back directly behind
the restaurant plus on the street. This parking lot is available from
SW 151st St. The lot we previously used on the back and side of the
restaurant is now a pay lot. This will be our sixteenth year overall.
We hope to see all the old faces and new ones. Please come and join
us.
SEA - BIT OF INFORMATION
Updated 12/06/2016
The PNW Wallybirds hold two events each year. The Summer Roost
(picnic) and the Winter Roost at Classic Eats located at 918 SW
152nd Street, Burien WA 98166. The PNW Wallybirds subsidize the
events from the treasury. The treasury is sustained by the yearly dues
of paying members. We understand not all attendees are paying
members of the PNW Wallybirds and we are alright with that. This
year we would like to ask non-paying members who attend our
Winter Roost at Classic Eats to consider a voluntary donation to
assist in our Winter Roost cost. This is strictly voluntary and if you
do not feel comfortable with a donation, no problem. No one will
approach you asking for money. It's up to you and it can be whatever
amount you wish. If you decide to donate please leave your donation
with John Bozinny, Al Haylor, Cindy Dack, or Dave Saylor.
All four will be at the function. Hope to see you there!
DTW - MONTHLY CHAPTER BREAKFAST MEETINGS
The Motor City Chapter will continue to hold a monthly meeting and
breakfast on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 9:30AM.
This will be held at Leon's Family Dining located at 8787 Telegraph
Road in Taylor, Michigan 48180. Phone: 313-299-0967
DTW - 11th ANNUAL RETIREES' PICNIC
Saturday, JUL 22
Detroit's 11th annual Retirees' Picnic will be held on Saturday, July
22 between 11:00AM-8:00PM. This will be held in the Great Lodge
at Rolling Hills Park located at 7660 Stony Creek Road in Ypsilanti,
Michigan 48197.
ATL - “LUNCH ON THE FLY”
Please join the ATL chapter at our social lunches held every other
month. There is no meeting or agenda. Open to Delta Pioneers,
Delta retirees, employees, family, and friends. We start the New
Year at Cheddar’s Cafe in McDonough. By popular demand - wear
some green for our March lunch as we return to the Olde Blind Dog
Irish Pub to enjoy the authentic ambience of Ireland and great food.
Do you have a favorite restaurant that you’d like to share with us?
Wherever it may be - North, South, or in the city, send the info to
Sue. We’re “on the fly” and traveling around! RSVP at least 2 days
prior to each lunch date to Sue Sheriff at 770-252-3523 or
[email protected] . Restaurant addresses are posted on the
Delta Pioneers ATL Chapter page, Web Calendar, and Facebook.
2017 Calendar:
JAN 4 (WED) 11A - Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen (McDonough)
MAR 9 (THURS) 11A - Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub (Brookhaven)
MAY, JUL, SEP, NOV – TBA
Check the ATL Chapter page on our website
(www.deltapioneersinc.com), WEB Calendar, and Events on our
Facebook page for updated information.
ATL – SAN ANTONIO BUS TRIP OCT 29-NOV 4 (Sun-Sat)
The ATL Woolman Chapter proudly presents a 6 night bus trip to
San Antonio for Delta Pioneers, Delta retirees, Delta employees, their
family, and friends. Bus will depart from near the Delta G.O. Trip
involves one night at an enroute hotel in each direction with four
consecutive nights in the San Antonio area.
Trip cost: $550.00 per person double / $530.00 per person triple /
$730.00 single. Insurance (optional) $45 per person for double or
triple, $69 for single is due with deposit payment (to cover pre-
existing conditions). Price includes: bus transportation, 6 nights
lodging (including 4 nights in the San Antonio area), 6 breakfasts, 4
dinners, guided tour of San Antonio, cruise at San Antonio’s
Riverwalk, visit to the Alamo and IMAX theater, visit to the Institute
of Texan Cultures, visit to San Antonio Missions National Historic
Park, tour of LBJ’s ranch, visit to the National Museum of the Pacific
War in Fredericksburg, tips and gratuities. Detailed itinerary is
posted on the ATL chapter page on our website. A detailed itinerary
can be emailed or mailed upon request. Deposit of $75.00 per person
is due no later than June 16. Final payment is due no later than
August 18. Make deposit check payable to Diamond Tours, Inc.
Make check for insurance payable to Travel Insured International.
Send your check(s) to Sue Sheriff, P.O. Box 24, Sharpsburg, GA
30277. Note: Slight price adjustment for those wishing to meet us in
San Antonio at the hotel. Any questions, contact Sue Sheriff at
[email protected] or 770-252-3523.
ORD - CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY DINNER UPDATE
Well, despite the unscheduled snow storm, our 2016 Christmas
Holiday dinner held on December 4 was a success. The Chapter
President personally thanks all of you for making the journey. We
had 67 guests attending with many from out of town (Georgia, Ohio
and Wisconsin). A vote was proposed and taken by those in
attendance on a change of time for our Holiday event. A show of
hands vote resulted with 80% of the guests voting to change the
start time of the 2017 annual event to a day time event from an
evening event. Many reasons were given to promote this change:
1. Weather, 2. Many of us do not like to drive at night, 3. Increase
the guaranteed attendance. At this time only the timing of the event
will change. When contacting the Chapter President, please be sure
to use the [email protected] email address.
The Chicago Windy City board members Bob Nelson, Frank
Ohmer and Marge Diebel were acknowledged and presented with a
Delta Air Lines 737-900 aircraft model and thanked for their
service to the Pioneers.
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CHAPTER INFO and ACTIVITIES
CHECK OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE
There are Delta Pioneers chapters located in ATL BOS CVG DAY
DFW DTW EWR FRA HOU LAX LIT MCO MEM MSP
MSY ORD PHX RDU SEA SLC TYS. As a Delta Pioneer you
can attend any event or activity of any chapter. You do not have to
belong to a particular chapter to attend its’ activities.
To contact an individual chapter, please check the Chapter Info &
Events page on the Delta Pioneers Website at
www.deltapioneersinc.com or contact the National Office at
404-715-2827.
To check activities and events for all chapters for any given month,
click on the Calendar of Events on the home page of our website.
Activities and events are also listed as Events on our Facebook page:
Delta Pioneers.
Have an activity that you’d like to get listed on your chapter page,
Web Calendar, and Facebook? Send the info to Sue at
[email protected] . Start a New Year’s Resolution – participate
in a chapter activity! Renew old friendships and make new ones.
Take the first step and get involved!!
DELTA PIONEERS LAPEL PINS FOR SALE
Delta Pioneer lapel pins can be ordered via the National Office.
Cost is $5.00 per pin plus $2.00 shipping and handling.
You can view the pin on the home page of our website.
SURVEY ON WEBSITE
For those members who have access to the Web, there is a new
survey on the home page regarding chapter meetings. Please take a
few minutes to take the survey which will enable us to gather
information from members such as the time and day of the week for
chapter meetings that are preferred. It also gives you the opportunity
to make suggestions. Your input is appreciated. Participants remain
anonymous.
HEADED SOUTH FOR THE WINTER?
You’re not alone!! More than 1 million retirees head to Florida
alone, with plans to stay for at least 5 months. Securing your primary
home, gathering important documents, and having someone check
your mail while you are gone are all important tasks that must be
done before you head out, however, many retirees forget to ensure
they are prepared for emergencies.
Before you head out on your trip, locate the best doctors, specialists,
and hospitals at your destination so you are prepared for the
unexpected. This is especially important if you have any chronic
health conditions. Health Advocate is an excellent resource for
Members of the Insurance Trust for Delta Retirees (ITDR) to utilize
when researching doctors/hospitals. Members are encouraged to
contact Health Advocate at 1-877-325-7265; Option 2.
Additionally, ITDR Medical Plan Members traveling more than 100
miles away from home have access to a Travel Assistance service,
provided by The Hartford through Europ Assistance USA. This
service provides Members, spouses and survivors with assistance
anytime, day or night, with pre-trip information and emergency
medical assistance (once the immediate emergency has been
addressed by local medical providers). If you experience a medical
emergency, contact a local emergency response center first and then
contact Europ Assistance USA at the number on your Travel
Assistance wallet card.
To find out more about these benefits or to obtain a new wallet card
for Europ Assistance USA, call the Trust’s Retiree Service Center
toll free at 1-877-325-7265; option 3.
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD 2017
National President Jim Atkinson 770-888-4624 [email protected]
National 1st VP Frank Ayres 770-968-8271 [email protected]
National 2nd VP J.J. Maynard 617-787-2620 [email protected]
National VP -
Membership
Pam Webb 770-957-9798 [email protected]
National VP -
Finance
Kathy Zolad 770-304-0066 [email protected]
Chief Financial
Officer
Al Hascall 770-477-6724 [email protected]
Exec. Secretary Larri Milligan 770-487-8778 [email protected]
National VP -
Communications
Sue Sheriff 770-252-3523 [email protected]
Office Manager:
Office
Website:
Facebook:
Mary Fowler 404-715-2827 [email protected]
Delta Pioneers, Inc. [email protected]
P.O. Box 20706, Dept. 995
Atlanta, GA 30320-6001
http://www.deltapioneersinc.com
Delta Pioneers
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
ATL Laura Christine 770-961-0939 [email protected]
BOS J.J. Maynard 617-787-2620 [email protected]
CVG David Chandler 859-525-6677 [email protected]
DAY Michael Leo 937-890-1488 [email protected]
DFW Judy Bergstrom 972-238-0720 [email protected]
DTW Greg Secord 734-649-2500 [email protected]
EWR William Ellert 908-464-6040 [email protected]
FRA Barry Gibbons 0114961987423 [email protected]
HOU Scottie Harlan 281-319-5305 [email protected]
LAX Sandy Tofflemire 310-675-2524 [email protected]
Email contact: Al Ward [email protected]
LIT James R. Weddle, Sr. 501-680-3483 [email protected]
MCO Richard J. Grace 407-657-4174 [email protected]
MEM Dan McClendon 901-382-8411 [email protected]
MSP R.M. (Murray) Anderson 952-884-4907 [email protected]
MSY Doug Suggs 504-468-3487 [email protected]
ORD James R. Crivolio 847-697-7169 [email protected]
PHX Jim Leber 623-583-3614 [email protected]
Email contact: Carol Faulkner [email protected]
RDU Robert "Bob" Pinney 919-858-0516 [email protected]
SEA John Bozinny 253-839-5299 [email protected]
SLC Rodney Vogel 801-485-2180 [email protected]
TYS Don Sentell 865-977-0865 [email protected]
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Employee Service Center/My Delta
1-800-693-3582 (1-800-MY DELTA) fax 1-602-797-6496
Insurance Benefits under 65 The Hartford 1-877-325-7265, option #3
Nurse Line 1-877-912-1820
Dental 1-877-810-4023 Vision 1-800-947-9555
Insurance Over 65 Insurance Trust for Delta Retirees 1-877-325-7265
Medicare 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE)
or TTY users 1-877-486-2048
Social Security 1-800-772-1213 or TTY users 1-800-325-0778
The Hartford Medicare Rx 1-877-325-7625 Express Scripts Medicare 1-844-470-1529 or TTY users 1-800-716-3231
Mail Order Pharmacy
Eye Care 1-800-507-3800 Dental 1-800-942-0854
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IN MEMORIAM
It is with great sadness you are advised of the passing of these Delta Retirees (* denotes Pioneers member or family member):
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Alexander, Capt Ronald ATL
Allen, Capt Stephen M SEA NW
Allred, Capt Morris Otis
“Moose” RW/NW
*Amabile, Capt Nicholas L.
SLC/CVG NE/DL
Appel, Larry WA/DL
Arago, Josephine SFO/PHX/ABQ WA/DL
*Armes, Joyce “Jo” widow
of A.B. “Gus” ATL
*Ayles, Mary Ann 610/BOS/MCO
NE/DL
Baker, Carolyn Riley 610/ATL
wife of Capt. Winn
Ballard, Capt Robert A. SLC WA
Balliet, Capt John J. NW/DL
*Bearce, Dorothy widow of
Charles 250/BOS NE/DL
Bell, Janet 610/MSY
Benner, Frankie Wright 610/ATL
*Bidmead, David A. 250/ATL/BOS
NE/DL
Blosser, Nelson Franklin ATL
*Bogan, Charles E. 233/ATL
Borchert, Ann wife of Capt Willam
Boyes, Jr., Lt.Col. Warren Charles ATL
Bradford, Capt William NW/DL
Bradley, Capt Wilbert “Brad” NW
Brown, Capt Charles William WA/DL
Broxson, Capt Barry D. NW
Bryan, Walter F. 654/BOS NE/DL
Buck, Jr., Capt Ray M. SO/RC/NW
Bunnell, Capt John Ray ATL
*Carmody, Bertha Fitzgibbons
654/BOS NE/DL 102 years old
Cali, Salvatore “Sam” Joseph
BOS/ATL NE/DL
Clouch, Don 250/LAX WA/DL
Courtney, Capt Daniel H. SLC WA/DL
Crenshaw, Charlen Miles 654/ATL
*Cummings, Faith 654/CVG/BOS
Davenport, Jr., Capt James E.
BN/NW/DL
Deluca, Capt James R. ATL
Dillman, Capt Richard Lee HOU
Dirkse, Capt Arthur L. CVG/ATL
Dobrosky, Edward John ATL
Doerr, Capt Christopher CVG
Dow, William MSP/PHX WA/DL
Eagan, Dave husband of Nancy Reynolds
Ebert, Leonard “Bear” 250/BOS/ATL
NE/DL
Eklund, Capt Chester NW
Elliott, Capt Roscoe G. DFW
Emmons, Capt Carlos Edward ATL
Erwin, Capt William Roy MSY/ATL
Evans, Jr., Capt Earl Everett WA/DL
Farrell, Mary Carolyn wife
of Capt Kenneth
Federico, John BOS NE/DL
Flagg, Glendon “Dick” NE/DL
Flynt, Sr., Capt George Truett ATL
Ford, Nikki LAX WA/DL
Fossee, Jr., Louis J.
Foster, Capt Robert Hall WC/RW/NW
Fransen, Debra D. Ferguson ATL
Freeman, Capt Loyd Nelson ATL
Geiger, Capt Paul Alexander NW
*Gomez, Capt Antonio D. “Tony” WA/DL
Delta’s oldest retired Capt age 103
*Gunter, Lucille W. Communications
CHS/ATL widow of Jim Lee 241/ATL
Halverson, Capt William W. NW
Hammond, Orma wife of Rick LAX WA
Harkness, Robert Franklin 125/ATL
*Harrison, Peggy wife of Hugh 525/ATL
Hayden, Capt Robert “Pete” BOS
Heenan, Brett husband of Rochelle
654/BOS NE/DL
Hill, Barbara Jean widow of
Capt Richard O. NE/DL
Hogan, Jr., Capt John V. LAX WA/DL
Janssen, Capt Wallace V. ATL/DFW/CVG
Johnson, Capt Robert “Bob” R. NW
Johnston, Capt George H. RW/RC/NW
Jonas, Capt Jan Thomas NW/DL
Karlovich, Mary B. Self wife
of Capt John CS/DL
Keenan, Barbara Ann 610/BOS NE/DL
Kelley, Sr., Capt Robert L.
BOS/CVG NE/DL
Kenney, Capt James Bradley ONY
Krikorian, Gale Lynch wife
of Harry 125/BOS NE/DL
Kennedy, Gary Wallace ATL
*Kerstetter, Barbara wife of
Paul A. 280/ATL
*Kincheloe, William Edward 080/ATL
Kuhn, Capt Herbert Creagh
ATL/HOU/DFW
Landgren, Capt James NW
Leahy, Capt William “Bill”
*Lee, John Alexander SEA/YYZ WA/DL
Long, Capt James B. LAX WA/DL
*Longshore, Helen wife of Ralph 125/SDF
Lowenthal, Capt Robert NW
Maxwell, Jr., Capt Ernest R. ORD/ATL
McCann, Anne Y. wife of Capt James H.
McCrary, Capt Reginald J. 052/ATL/LAX
McDonald, Mildred 610/ATL wife of
Capt John ATL
*McMullin, Max 653/MEM CS/DL
McPherson, Jr., Capt Wallace G. PN/WA
Mitchell, Evelyn Edge ATL
*Moir, Capt Edwin L. ATL
Moore, III., Capt Dudley B. SLC WA/DL
Morrison, Capt Charles Edward ATL
Morrissey, Joan Marie 610/BOS NE/DL
Nemitz, Rosanne wife of Michael WA/DL
*Newgent, Jack A. 120/LGA
*Nix, LeeAnn ATL
Norman, Laura Keith 610/ATL
Oeschler, Capt Ronald Arthur HOU
Ohrbeck, Capt Richard S. NW
Oien, Jr., Capt Alvin F. “Al” DFW
*O’Sullivan, R. Katherine 654/BOS NE/DL
Palyo, Pat LAX WA/DL
Phillips, Capt Bernard Richard NW
Pinto, Kevin Francis 651 NA/PA/DL
Pryse, III., Capt Zack D. ATL/ORD
Redeske, Capt Garrett L. NW
Reploeg, Capt David NW
Reynolds, Mary Muse wife of Thomas
654/BOS 125/MCO
Rhea Herche, Bonnie ATL
*Richards, Charlotte M. widow
of Rives Albert 220/ATL
Riddle, Larry Dean NA/PA/DL
Robnettt, Capt Dean Edwin SEA
Ryan, Capt Thomas BOS PDX WA/DL
*Ryniec, Wanda 250/TYS
Sandstrom, Capt George L. NW
Schachle, Capt Patrick Joseph
LAX WA/DL
*Scott, Capt Charles LAX
Scott, Capt Roger Eugene
BOS/CVG NE/DL
*Sercer, John 225/ORD/ATL
and wife June K. MDW/SO
Sharp, Catherine “Kay” Virchow
610/BOS NE/DL
Shaw, Sr., Ricky LeBon ATL
Sheppard, Capt Thomas E. SLC WA/DL
Skelton, Billy husband of Nancy D. ATL
Smith, Capt Richard Ellis NW
Stevenson, Capt George E. NW
St. George, Charlie MSP/SEA WA/DL
Stoddard, David A. 250/BOS NE/DL
Stump, Harold “Hal” Allen PHX WA/DL
Sutila, Capt Joseph M. NW
Sutter, Capt Homer F. “Red” NW
Thomas, Sr., Capt Russel Lon ATL
Thrall, Capt Arthur Lyle NW
Trimble, Michael ATL
Tucker, Ray Wallis PA/DL
Turner, Capt Robert W. ATL
Urdahl, Capt Richard “Rick” Ordway
SLC WA/DL
Waeltz, Capt John A. “Jack” ATL
Wallace, Donald Akin ATL NW
Watson, Frank 120/125/028/ATL
*Weeden, Benjamin William
250/BOS/ATL NE/DL
Williams, Joseph “Joe” 967/ATG
*Williams, Patsy wife of Lloyd “Phil”
125/ABQ
Willis, Mark 967/ATG
*Wilson, Donald M. husband of
Donna 610/ATL
Word, Capt David Nelson ATL
Worth, Capt Russell E. BOS/MIA NE/DL
Zito, Capt John “Jack” BOS NE/DL
Zollo, Stephen C. 125/BOS
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Delta Convention Minutes October 2016
The Fortieth Annual meeting of the Delta Pioneers, Inc., Friday, October 28, 2016, was held at the Atlanta Airport
Marriott Hotel.
Chapter Presidents and members representing their chapters were: James Crivolio, President ORD; Nancy Crivolio,
ORD; Sandy Tofflemire, President LAX; Laura Christine, President ATL ; JJ Maynard, President BOS; Jim and Beverly
Atkinson, ATL ; Dan McClendon, President MEM; Jim Weddle, President LIT; Sara Weddle, LIT; Jim Gregory, ATL;
Barbara Gordin, ATL; Paul Schmidt, ATL; Barry Gibbons, President FRA; Dieter Conrad, FRA; Odell Sheriff, ATL;
Michael and Cynthia Lakey, SLC; Lloyd Yarbrough, MEM; Mary Alice Gustafson, ATL ; Betty Salter, ATL; Cathi
Christian, ATL; Glenn Schultz, MSP; Kathy Zolad and Mike Zolad, ATL; Etelvina Medina, ORD; Ray Christine, ATL;
Doreen Ayres, ATL; Frances Puerto, ATL ; William Miller, Mr. & Mrs. Bagnall, ATL; Philip and Bonnie Campbell,
ATL; Sandy Schneider, ATL; Julie Ehrensperger, ATL; Michael Barndollar
National Executive Officers present were: Daniel Puerto, President-ATL; Al Hascall, Chief Financial Officer-ATL; Ann
Ratterree, VP of Finance-ATL; Sue Sheriff, VP of Communications-ATL; Frank Ayres,1st VP–ATL; JJ Maynard, 2
nd VP-
BOS; Mary Fowler, Office Manager-ATL; Larri Milligan, Executive Secretary-ATL; Pam Webb, VP of Membership-
ATL.
Attendees at the Annual Convention represented Delta, Northeast, Western, Pan Am and Northwest retirees.
The meeting was called to order by Daniel Puerto at 3:30p.
A prayer was offered.
Ann Ratterree, VP of Finance, reported that as of 10/24/16 we had $10,930.30 in checking and $25,583.12 in savings.
The convention expenses still need to be paid from these amounts.
Al Hascall, CFO, advised that we are trying to streamline dues payments using something that will work with the Delta
Credit Union . We are having difficulty keeping email addresses current. Sandy Tofflemire took over as President of
LAX and Jim Weddle replaced Cecil Tennant in LIT.
Pam Webb, VP of Membership advised that as of October 7, 2016 there were 2200 Pioneer memberships and including
spouses that makes 3563 members.
Frank Ayres, First VP, thanked everyone who worked to put this convention together.
Sue Sheriff, VP of Communications, requested anyone with suggestions or ideas for improvements send them to her at
[email protected] .
Paul Schmidt advised that from the National Advisory Board there are several proposed changes to the Delta Pioneer By-
Laws.
1) Article 5 – Duties and responsibilities of Officers section 1. Add - Each Officer will supply and have
access to a computer with security on it. If needed the Pioneers will provide financial software. There
are twelve meetings plus the annual convention. Add – All officers must attend seven (7) complete
meetings, including via Skype or telephone call in. Failure to do so means the officer will be removed
from their position. This was voted on and passed.
2) Article 7 section 3 – Election – Add - If an officer is removed for failure to meet the attendance
requirements of seven complete meetings in a year, that officer shall be replaced by a Pioneer appointed
by majority vote of the Executive Board until a duly elected representative is elected at the next Annual
Meeting. This was voted on and passed.
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National Board of Elections - Daniel asked Paul Schmidt to handle this for him.
Offices open for Election October 28, 2016 – October 2017
National President (1 year) Jim Atkinson
First Vice President (1 year) Frank Ayres
Second Vice President (1 year) J.J (Jon) Maynard
Chief Financial Officer (1 year) Al Hascall
Office Manager (3 years) Mary Fowler
Vice President of Finance (3 years) Ann Ratterree or Kathy Zolad
Other offices and terms with the years remaining are:
VP of Communication (2 years) Sue Sheriff
Executive Secretary (1 year) Larri Milligan
VP of Membership (1 year) Pam Webb
It was moved and seconded to accept all uncontested positions. The motion passed.
Both Ann and Kathy were asked to give a brief synopsis of their qualifications for this position. When the presentations
were complete Jim Gregory and Al Hascall passed out paper ballots for the contested board position. After all were
marked they collected and counted them. It was a tie vote! Once again Jim and Al passed out paper ballots to have
another vote. After being marked they were collected and counted. This time the vote indicated Kathy Zolad was elected
to the Vice President of Finance position.
Jim Atkinson, the new President, took over presiding at the meeting. He reviewed the term limits for the Officers just
elected to the board positions.
New Business: Glenn Schultz suggested it would be more convenient for him traveling to have the convention with a
cocktail hour and dinner from 5p -8p and done by 9p. This would be one hour earlier than this year.
It was announced that the 2017 contract had been signed for the same Marriott Hotel we are in this year. The dates will be
pulled up to September 27, 28 and 29, 2017.
There was a lot of discussion about future conventions regarding both the location and the time of year they are to be held.
A question was asked about which is the largest chapter. The answer is Woolman in ATL with 647 members.
Jim Atkinson adjourned the meeting at 4:30p.
Respectfully submitted: Larri M. Milligan, Executive Secretary
Approved date - December 7, 2017
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Motorcoach transportation
6 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the
San Antonio area
10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
Guided Tour of San Antonio
Cruise at San Antonio's famous River Walk District
Visit to the famous ALAMO and IMAX Theater
presentation: "ALAMO...The Price of Freedom"
Visit to the Institute of Texan Cultures and San Antonio
Missions
Tour of the LBJ Ranch
and much more
Stand where history
took place at the Alamo
Relax on a cruise at the
famous River Walk
Mission San Jose is one
of America's great
landmarks
Enjoy the sights and
sounds of San Antonio
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