HOUSTON AREA PO BOX 1082 HOUSTON TX 77251-1082 www.moaahoustonarea.com Newsletter to Members Vol. LII No. 11 November 2015 NEXT MEETING THURSDAY, November 19 , 2015 RUDI LECHNER’S RESTAURANT President’s Message November is our month for the Nation to remember its Veterans. Throughout history the call to recall the sacrifices of those who gave “All” is replete. In the 5th century BC, the Greek leader Peracles reflected on the character of his nation's war Heroes by stating: “None of these men allowed either wealth or poverty to tempt them from danger . . . they all accepted the risk, choosing to die resisting rather than to live submitting; they fled only from dishonor.” In more recent times, President Lincoln said: “It is for us the living to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us . . . .” The task of which he spoke is that we remember that we are all “first responders” in defense of Freedom and must always uphold the values of our Nation’s Constitution. An American Soldier, Jay Redman, who served and was wounded in the Afghanistan war, expressed those sentiments by placing on his hospital room door the following: “To all who enter here–if you are coming into this room with sorrow or to feel sorry for my wounds, go elsewhere. The wounds I received, I got in a job I love, doing it for people I love, and supporting the freedom of a country I deeply love.” Let us all, as retired and former military Officers, press on and press harder in service to our beloved USA by participating in our MOAA Houston chapter meetings, activities and projects. I'll see You on the high ground! Respectfully, LTC Eugene Vecera, USA, President Christmas Party Sat. Dec. 12 BraeBurnCountry Club 6 p.m. Fellowship Dinner at 7 DONATE TOYS FOR TOTS (new, unwrapped) (See p. 8) Officers President Eugene A. Vecera, LTC USA 713.516.3459 [email protected]1st Vice President Program (Open) 2nd Vice President Arrangements Jeannette Evans, AUX 281.495.2202 Cell: 281.467.6775 3rd Vice President Membership Mitch Seaborn, MAJ USANG 281.409.2122 [email protected]Secretary Matt Mancuso, Capt USAF 703.200.3030 [email protected]Treasurer Don L. Couch, LTC USA Ret. 832.205.2009 [email protected]Legislative Representative ROTC Scholarship William Taylor Cpt. USA Ret. 281.482.7315 [email protected]Assistant Legislative Representative George McDowell Col USAF Ret. 713.723.5166 Liaison Eugene Tulich CDR USCG 281.376.0061 [email protected]ROTC Wilbur E. “Mac” McConico LTC USA Ret 713.436.5912 [email protected]Chaplain Kerry Magee CAPT USN Ret 979.964.3236 h or 979.236.2415 cell [email protected]Editor Carol Ann Wilson 8902 Sunnywood Drive Houston TX77088-3729 281. 847.9754; 281.642.4050 cell [email protected]Eugene A. Vecera, LTC USA Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, November 2015, p. 1
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HOUSTON AREA PO BOX 1082 HOUSTON TX 77251-1082 www.moaahoustonarea.com
Newsletter to MembersVol. LII No. 11 November 2015
NEXT MEETING THURSDAY, November 19 , 2015 RUDI LECHNER’S RESTAURANT
President’s Message
November is our month for the Nation toremember its Veterans. Throughout historythe call to recall the sacrifices of those whogave “All” is replete. In the 5th century BC,the Greek leader Peracles reflected on thecharacter of his nation's war Heroes bystating: “None of these men allowed eitherwealth or poverty to tempt them from danger. . . they all accepted the risk, choosing to die resisting ratherthan to live submitting; they fled only from dishonor.”
In more recent times, President Lincoln said: “It is for us theliving to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us . . . .”The task of which he spoke is that we remember that we are all“first responders” in defense of Freedom and must alwaysuphold the values of our Nation’s Constitution. An AmericanSoldier, Jay Redman, who served and was wounded in theAfghanistan war, expressed those sentiments by placing on hishospital room door the following:
“To all who enter here–if you are coming into this room withsorrow or to feel sorry for my wounds, go elsewhere. Thewounds I received, I got in a job I love, doing it for people I love,and supporting the freedom of a country I deeply love.”
Let us all, as retired and former military Officers, press on andpress harder in service to our beloved USA by participating inour MOAA Houston chapter meetings, activities and projects. I'llsee You on the high ground!
Respectfully,
LTC Eugene Vecera, USA, President
Christmas Party Sat. Dec. 12BraeBurnCountry Club6 p.m. Fellowship Dinner at 7DONATE TOYS FOR TOTS(new, unwrapped) (See p. 8)
OfficersPresident Eugene A. Vecera, LTC USA713.516.3459 [email protected]
1st Vice President Program (Open)
2nd Vice President ArrangementsJeannette Evans, AUX 281.495.2202Cell: 281.467.6775
3rd Vice President MembershipMitch Seaborn, MAJ USANG 281.409.2122 [email protected]
Welcome to the followingnew chapter and auxiliarymembers:
LTC Rollins J. Collins, USA(Ret.) Spouse: Patricia (Pat)223 Ranch House LnRichmond TX 77469-1898 [email protected]
CPT Bennett W. Craig, USASpouse: Kelley14606 Wooded Tree Ln.Cypress TX [email protected]
MAJ Daniel M. GutierrezUSA (Ret.)6035 Moss Boulder Dr.Houston TX [email protected]
Rhee S. Haun AUXWidow of Roy, CW4, USA2407 Alamani Dr.Pearland TX 77581-1629281.979.9153
USAA LuncheonNovember 10The Palm onWestheimer
IT IS A FULL EVENT!
Thanks to USAA’s localoffice of Wealth
Management for thishuge success!
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, November 2015, p. 2
Kerry B. Magee,CAPT USNR-Ret.
Chaplain’sMessage
SHALOM!PEACE BEWITH YOU!
Do we readThe HolyBible every day? It is theWord of God and containsGod’s Commands and thePlan of Salvation. We learnabout the Power of God inthe Old Testament, and aboutthe Love of God in the NewTestament. More copies ofthe Bible have been sold orgiven away then any otherbook in history. It has beentranslated into more than1,200 languages. To many people, it is the mostimportant Book in theWorld!
John Adams said, “TheBible is the best Book in theWorld.”Abraham Lincolnsaid, “The Bible is the bestgift God has given to men . .[b]ut for it, we could notknow right from wrong.” Noah Webster said, “Allthe miseries and evils whichmen suffer from, vice, crime,ambition, injustice, oppres-sion, slavery, and warproceed from them despisingor neglecting the preceptscontained in the Bible.” Andfrom Harry Truman: “Thefundamental basis of thisNation’s law was given toMoses on the Mount. TheFundamental basis of ourBill of Rights comes fromExodus and St. Matthew,from Isaiah and St. Paul. Idon’t think we emphasizethat enough these days.”And even more recently,Ronald Reagan said, “Ofthe many influences thathave shaped the UnitedStates of America into adistinct Nation and people,
none may be said to be morefundamental and enduring than theBible.”
Read the Bible! It is good for theSoul!
May I express my humble thanks forall your kind, generous, and lovingPrayers for me during my presenthealth issues! Have a blessed andhappy Thanksgiving. God bless you all!
CAPT Kerry B. Magee USNR-RETChaplain/Past President
No Photos From Our October 31 Meeting
Due to the weather and flooding, wehad to cancel the October 31meeting, so no photos and no speakerreport. We hope everybody was ableto stay dry!
Join us and MOWA onTHURSDAY, Nov. 19, at
Rudi Lechner’s!
2016 Officers to beElected at Our Nov. 19
Meeting
President Eugene Vecera1st VP Don Wallin2d VP Jeannette Evans3d VP Mitch SeabornSecretary Matt MancusoTreasurer Don Couch
Thank you for agreeing to serve! Welook forward to an even better 2015! These new officers will be installedat the December 12 Christmas Partyand Dance. Make your plans now toattend our festive and fun Gala atBraeBurn Country Club! Details onpage 8.
Endowment Fund and Houston
Corps of Cadets
First let me wish you ajoyous and happyThanksgiving. Only twomonths left in this year, so itis really time for you to planyour year-end giving.Hopefully you can find aspot, whatever size, to donateto the Houston Corps ofCadets at the University ofHouston. Remember: yourgift is fully tax deductible.You are supporting the futureleaders of the United StatesMilitary. The form is in thisNewsletter.
Thanks very much and onceagain, Happy Thanksgiving!
William Taylor Cpt. USA Ret.
WHAT A FULLNOVEMBER!
November is always a fullmonth for military people,and this one is no exception.
5 Nov...Houston Rotary'Salute to Veterans' (fmr IIICorps Cdr speaking)**6 Nov...West HoustonChamber of Commerce“Salute to Veterans” (fmrSec Army speaking)***10 Nov...USAA WealthMgmt Lunch @ 11:30 at ThePalm restaurant11 Nov...Veterans DayParade downtown14 Nov...USMC BirthdayBall at Marriott nearEllington RSB19 Nov...MOAA Auxiliarymeeting at Rudi's (will beour Nov meeting in place ofBraeBurn CC)21 Nov...JROTC STEMSymposium
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, November 2015, p. 3
VETERANS DENTALDAY 2015
In celebration of VeteransDental Day, the GreaterHoustonDental Society &Welch Dental Group havereserved a dentalappointment especially forYOU!
Saturday, November 149 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Welch Dental Group23515 Kingsland Blvd
Katy TX 77494
(SW corner of Kingsland andCobia Drive, 1/4 mile W ofGrand Parkway)
Performing all aspects ofdentistry (X-rays, exams,
cleaning, filling, andextractions).
APPOINTMENT ONLY.
All veterans are eligible,Provide copy of DD214.
SCHEDULE yourappointment and direct yourquestions by email [email protected].
ANNUALSYMPOSIUM
ON STEM
For Middle and HighSchool Students
Saturday, November 219 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HCCS SE College6815 Rustic
Houston TX 77017
For info: Cede Perez713.301.0036 or Frankie Santoro281.546.5631
**SALUTE TOVETERANS**
Rotary Club ofHouston
Thursday, Nov. 511 a.m.
Junior League of Houston1811 Briar Oaks Lane
(next to St. Regis Hotel)
Lt. General Rick Lynch (USA Ret.)and Brig. Gen. Sean A. Ryan
David T. Hale, 832.236.5601
***SALUTE TO VETERANS***
Vietnam: An Honorable Legacy
Friday, Nov. 611a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Omni Houston Hotel Westside13210 Katy Fwy
Houston WEST Chamber of Commerce
KEYNOTE SPEAKERGEN. (Ret.) THOMAS E. WHITE,
JR.Former Secretary of the Army
A Heartfelt Tribute to Honorthe Valiant Men and Womenwho So Bravely Serve or HaveServed Our Country.
Our sign on Don Couch’s carin last year’s Veterans DayParade.
This year we have TWO CARS in the City ofHouston parade!
VETERANS DAYPARADE
NOVEMBER 11DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
And here was our ownJeannette Evans at Don’scar last year!
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, November 2015, p. 4
JUST FOR FUNThis Student’s teacher did not think it funny, even though each answer is grammatically correct.
Q1. In which battle did King Richard III die? A: Hhis last battle Q2. Where was the Declaration ofIndependence signed? A. At the bottom of the page Q3. River Ravi flows in which state? A. Liquid
Q4. What is the main reason for divorce? A. Marriage Q5. What is the main reason for failure? A. Exams Q6. What can you never eat for breakfast? A. Lunch & dinner
(Cont’d p. 8)
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, November 2015, p. 5
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, November 2015, p. 6
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, HOUSTON AREA Houston Corps of Cadets ROTC Endowment Fund–The University of Houston
My pledge of $_________should be designed to support MOAA,HA Houston Corps of Cadets
My gift will be made with installments of $______to be paid monthly___quarterly___annually___. Beginning date:_______The Office of Stewardship will send reminders.)
__Enclosed is a check (made payable to University of Houston) for the first pledge payable.Please charge my credit card for the amount of my gift, as scheduled above:
___Visa ___Mastercard ___American Express ___DiscoverAccount Number_________________________________ Expiration date:_______________ Name as it appears on card:_________________________________________________Signature:_____________________________________________________________________I would like to be contacted about fulfilling my pledge with a gift of appreciated securities.My pledge payment will be matched by: __________________________________________ (Please specify company for our records)Donor signature:___________________________________date_______________________
Thank you for your support of the MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, HOUSTONAREA, HOUSTON CORPS OF CADETS ROTC ENDOWMENT FUND, THE UNIVERSITY OFHOUSTON____________________________________________________________________________
University of Houston; Advancement Services; P.O. Box 867; Houston TX 77001-0867 Attn: Nancy V. Clark E-mail: uh.edu/giving
Just for Fun (cont’d from page 5):
Q7. What looks like half an apple? A. The other half Q8. If you throw a red stone into the bluesea what will it become? A. Wet
Q9. How can a man go eight dayswithout sleeping ? A. No problem, he sleeps at night. Q10. How can you lift an elephant withone hand? A. You will never find an elephantthat has one hand.
Q11. If you had three apples and fouroranges in one hand and four apples andthree oranges in other hand, what wouldyou have? A. Very large hands Q12. If it took eight men ten hours tobuild a wall, how long would it take fourmen to build it? A. No time at all, the wall is alreadybuilt.
Newsletter of MOAA Houston Area, November 2015, p. 7
Christmas Gala
Saturday, December 12, 6 p.m. BraeBurn Country Club
Music: Houston’s Best DJ!
Annual Toys for TotsDrive (Bring new toy, NOT gift wrapped)
2016 Officers Installed
Complimentary Valet Park
Cash Bar! Surprises!
MENU
House Salad
Filet Mignonor Grilled Salmon
Starch, Seasonal VegetablesRolls and Butter
Coffee, Tea
Pecan Ball
$40
Reservations to Jeanette Evans281.495.2202 by Tuesday morning, December 8
NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________(Please print) Last First Initial Grade Service Branch_____________________________________________________________________________Spouse’s first name: ________________________Tel. For Directory___________________________Home address:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Civilian Occupation:_________________________________________________________________Business Firm ____________________________________Business phone_____________________E-mail:___________________________________________________________________________ Dues: Regular Membership $30 first year; annual renewal $30 ($20 for eachaddn’l year pd w/renewal) Auxiliary (spouse of deceased officer) $15 ($10 for each addn’l yearpd w/renewal)WOULD YOU SERVE ON A COMMITTEE? ________________________Comments______________________________________________________
Make check payable to MOAA,HA and send to MOAA,HA PO Box 1082 Houston TX 77251-1082
For more information, call Capt Matt Mancuso 703.200.3030
Military Officers Association of America, Houston AreaMembership is available to Officers who have held a Federal Warrant or Commission in any of the sevenuniformed services of the United States or to the surviving spouse of such a person. Please use this form forapplication for membership, renewal, or changes to the current directory of members.
