charity that is just going to give it to someone that won’t appreciate it, wouldn’t thank you if they met you on the street or will be buying big screen TV’s with your dona-tion…give it to the scholarship fund that WILL help our country for years to come. It is tax deducti-ble and we can supply the certifica-tion if needed.

As most of you know, I am in the financial services business in my civilian employment. I will not and would not have anything to do with this fund or the monies raised other than looking to make sure it is put in something that provides it security and growth. It will not be in an account I have any control or benefit from. I will recluse myself from decisions that affect this moneys deposition. I ask that any others in my profession that are members of the chapter do the same.

So, help someone that deserves a hand. Help our scholarship fund.

I look forward to seeing you at the next luncheon!!!

PRESIDENT Message

Brian Klock

Several things to comment on that need attention. First, We are getting close to when we start looking at us-ing the funds we have for scholar-ships to UofH and soon again to Rice. The funds we provide are not large amounts but they do mean a lot to the students that receive the aid. It is certainly one of the best things we do on a continuing basis.

There is one thing that could be bet-ter and that is the amount we pro-vide and the size of the assets we raise. The scholarship fund is cur-rently funded by the raffle we do at our luncheons and the sale of ads in the newsletter and directory. That’s it. We aren’t talking a wealth of cash. We are soon to embark on an effort to increase the amount of funds we have to finance this program. We are looking to build an endowment that will fund this effort over the long haul.

Now, there is no reason why we have to wait on getting this started. You can donate money now to the schol-arship fund. ANY amount will be ap-preciated. If you have $20 you were going to spend at the bar any way, kick it to the scholarship fund and help a future officer make ends meet now. If you need a tax deduction this year and don’t want it going to some

Inside this issue:

Membership 2

Chaplain 2

Event Calendar 2

FINANCIAL Report 3

Board Members 3

Monthly Meeting 4

Articles 6

Speaker 7

Ladies Corner 8

Scholarship Fund 8

Luncheon 9-

10

USAA 5

NATIONAL NEWS 11

MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCATION OF

AMERICA HOUSTON AREA

WWW.MOAHOUSTONAREA.COM

Vol: XLIV Number: VIII August 2006

Welcome our new Mem-

ber

Maj.Don L.Davis,USAF 15546 Pine Valley Trail Cypress, TX 77433 Spouse: Stephanie Phone: (281) 256-9531

DATE PLACE LOCATION

Jan.28 Christies 6029 Westheimer

Feb.25 Magnolia Bar and Grill 6000 Richmond

Mar.25 Chabucca's 316 W. Nasa 1 Rd. Webster

Apr.29 Papa Deaux 410 Richmond at Kirby

May 20 MILITARY Ball

June 24 Magnolia Bar and Grill 6000 Richmond

July 29 Briar Club 2603 Timmons Lane

Aug.26 Brady's Landing 8505 Cypress St.

Sept.30 Willie G's 1605 Post Oak Blvd.

Oct.28 Mackenzie’s, The American Grill 9330 Broadway Suite 200Pearland

Nov TBA Auxiliary is the Host The Petroleum Club

Dec. 9 Briar Club Christmas Ball 2603 Timmons Ln.

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3rd Vice President Elizabeth Heil

Chaplain Col. Mike Rusnock TAPS:

CHAPLAIN,NOTES...I HAVE DIFFICULTY HOOKING UP WITH AKO (ARMY KNOWLEGE ON LINE) have been working with the PERONNEL DIRECTOR AT FORT SAN HOUSTON ,SAN ANTONIO TX. As soon as the connection in arranged, I will notify y'all...In the meantime, during this HOT SUMMER we may think how we can help the WOUNDED WARRIORS in the HOUSTON area...by phone calling, emailing, letters , personal support etc...

EVENTS CALENDAR 2006 MOAAHA

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HOUSTON AREA OFFICERS

Office Person Phone President Cdr. KLOCK 281-333-0000

1st VP LtCol. Ritter 713-947-2087

2nd VP Maj. Boe 713-436-5875

Treasurer Cpt. Proud 281-879-0512

Chaplain Col. Rusnock 713-782-5120

3rd VP Membership LtC. Elizabeth Heil 281-991-5071

Secretary Maj. Henneberg 713-729-8217

Directory Adver-tising

Andrew Parson 713-541-3143

Legislative Representative Capt. Taylor 281-482-7315

Asst. Legislative Representative Col. McDowell 713-723-5166

ROTC Col. Hale 713-644-3796

Liaison Cdr. Tulich 281-376-0061

Newsletter Website Lt. Meyer 832-895-0062

ASSETS 8,311.81

Liabilities 531.35

Net Worth 7,780.46

MONTH ENDING 6/30 /2006 YEAR ENDING REVENUES 888.25 13,370.25

EXPENDITURES 1,001.05 8,520.19

NET REVENUES -112.80 4,850

Warren Proud, Treasurer

MILITARY OFFICERS A SSOCIATION OF AMERICA HOUSTON AREA - Financials

BALANCE SHEET – June 30, 2006

INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH ENDING, June 30, 3006

Saturday Luncheon Reservations

Military Officers Association of America, Houston Area

Dining Out MOAAHA August 26, 2006 Brady's Landing Brady's Landing- 8505 Cypress Street, Houston, TX. 77012

SPEAKER:Col. Theodore C. Morgan

Hospitality 11- noon. Dinner at High Noon, out by 2 p.m.

MENU Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rice Pilaf

Crab Stuffed Flounder with Lemon Butter & Rice Pilaf

Rib-Eye Steak with Parsley Potatoes

Fresh Vegetable Medley, pre-set Salad and Dessert Pecan Pie,

Rolls with butter, Coffee and Ice Tea.

Reservations by Aug 16 and no later than Aug 21 2006 Please.

George and Martina Boe 713-436-5875. Please leave your name and number so we can return your call for verification.

How Much? $20.00 per person, cash or check. No shows will be billed by Warren Proud. Thank you for all your assistance. George and Martina Boe

2nd Vice President,

Arrangements

Maj. George W. Boe

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MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCATION OF AMERICA HOUSTON AREA Page 5

We are looking for volunteers for the Board. Please standup and volunteer, we have a good time and enjoy what we do. Consider a position and talk to our President.

Tulich, Eugene CDR.

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National Defense Transportation Association

meeting - Jul 27

Military Officers Assn of America Houston Area

meeting - Jul 29

Houston Comets Armed Forces Night - Aug 6

NEW - Gathering of Eagles - Aug 9

Houston Military Affairs Committee Meeting -

Aug 10

36th Division Association Meeting - Aug 12

UPDATE - Marine Corps Coordinating Council -

Aug 15

NEW - Houston Marine Networking Luncheon -

Aug 17

NEW - Galveston Officers Association Meeting -

Aug 18

NEW - Military Officers Assn of America Hous-

ton Area meeting - Aug 27

NEW - 36th Division "T-Patcher" National Reun-

ion - Aug 31 - Sep 1

Veterans Benefits Seminar - Sep 5

Commissioning of USS TEXAS (SSN 775) - Sep 9

NEW - Armed Forces Day at Univ of Houston

Football - Sep 9

Veterans Benefits Seminar - Sep 14

HOUSTON COMETS ARMED FORCES NIGHT - August 6The Houston

Comets will play the Connecticut Sun at 5 PM at the Toyota Center.

Tickets for military personnel are complimentary and guest tickets are

discounted. For more information contact Leroy Fountain at 713-758-

7237 or leroyf@rocketball.com.

GATHERING OF EAGLES - August 9 The Gathering of Eagles, a bi-

monthly informal coffee of Military, ex-military and civilian intellectuals

will hold a luncheon from Noon to 1:00PM on Wednesday at IHOP Res-

taurant, Gulf Freeway, Exit 41 A (Woodridge at Gulf Freeway, Houston).

For more information contact Mailto:CenterMilHistory@aol.com

HOUSTON MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING August 10

The meeting will be held at at 11:30 at the Doubletree Guest Suites, 5353

Westheimer, Houston just west of the Galleria on the south side by the

Capitol Grille. Meal cost is $18. Parking is $1 in the parking garage. Do

not park in adjoining shopping center as cars will be towed.

For reservations please contact Col. Clyde Walker by email at

Mailto:cwjr1950@earthlink.net or call him at (713) 680-7254.

36TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION MEETING - August 12 The

monthly meeting of the Houston Chapter of the 36th Infantry Division

Association is at the PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD RESTURANT, 13O4O

NW FWY.(HWY 290) with the fellowship starting at 1130Hrs.

36th Division Reunion trip to Italy September 6-16, 2006. For more

information contact Patti Stickle, daughter of T Patcher at 210-494-

8778 or pgs@satx.rr.com

MARINE CORPS COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - August

15The MCCC meeting will be held at the Bo's Place, 10050 Buffalo

Speedway. For more information contact Col Jimmy Mitchell at bon-

nieandjim@aol.com

HOUSTON MARINE NETWORKING LUNCHEON - August 17 The Mis-

sion of the Houston Marine Networking Luncheon is twofold: (1) con-

nect transitioning Marines moving back to Houston with the local Ma-

rine network, and (2) promote camaraderie and networking among Ma-

rine businessmen and leaders in Houston. The luncheon will be held on

at Masraffs www.masraffs.com on Post Oak Lane, 1025 South Post Oak

Lane,

Houston, Texas 77056. The networking will start at 1130 with lunch at

1200. The Cost is $25 (includes a choice between two entrees, a dessert,

iced tea, soda, coffee, and gratuity) Please RSVP to SSgt Wolen or Sgt

Martin at Houston@M4L.usmc.mil by Monday preceding event to re-

serve a seat.

Wayne L Ritter 1st Vice President Speaker for August Luncheon

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LTC (RET) Elizabeth Heil

Elizabeth Heil, LTC (RET) USA started her Military Career in 1970 as a participant of the Army Student Nurse Program initially as a PFC during her last year of college and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant 6 months before graduation. She received her BSN from Texas Woman's University (Dallas Campus) in 1971. Elizabeth spent 23 years in the Army which included: 5 years Medical/Surgical Nursing; 2 years ICU/Recovery Room; 5 years Neonatal Intensive Care; 4 years in Field Nursing Units as Chief Nurse of 46th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Devans, MA; Chief Nurse of 43rd MASH, Korea; and Chief Nurse 1st Medical Group (consisting of 4 Combat Support Hospitals and 3 MASH units) during Desert Storm, and 7 years Emergency Nursing. Duty Assignments have been at Fort Carson , Colorado, 2 tours in Korea, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Fort Hood, Texas; Frankfort, Germany. Her last duty Assignment was as Director, Clinical Nursing at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Military Schools which Elizabeth has attended include the Basic and Advanced Courses at Fort Sam Houston, Tx and the Army Command and General College, Fort Leavenworth, KS by correspondence. She has also participated in REFOR-GER (Return of Forces to Germany) and Team Spirit Exercises in Korea conducted with the 25th Infantry Division. She earned her Expert Field Medical Badge during the Advanced Course and certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support from the Combat Casualty Care Course. Awards Include the Legion of Merit, Army Meritorious Service Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters and Army Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters.

Since her retirement in 1993, Elizabeth has earned her Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from Texas Woman's University in 1994; served as Director, Emergency Services at Luther Hospital(MAYO Health Systems) in Eau Claire, WI, and Director, Emergencies Services, Thomason General Hospital, El Paso, TX (affilated with Texas Tech Medical School) and was appointed Clinical Faculty for the Emer-gency Residency Program and assisted in the development of a Level 1 Trauma Center. Since coming to Houston in 2000 she was the Trauma Coordinator for Bayshore Medical Center for 3 years, Head Nurse at the Baylor Family Medicine Clinic on Kirby for 1 year and for the past 2 years has worked at San Ja-cinto Medical Center, Baytown first as a staff Nurse in the Emergency Room, House Supervisor and now is the Manager, Nursing Resources and Informatics, where she is serving on the committee to develop the Stroke Certification Program.

LTC Heil will address the subject; "What is stroke? It's impact on family, recognizing the sign and symp-toms, types of stroke and prevention of stroke"

LADIES CORNER Jeannette Evans President - MOWA

The summer is flying by and I hope you are having a pleasant vacation. The wives and widows of the officers of all the branches of military service are eligible to join MOWA. We Welcome you!

Our next luncheon will be in September at the Junior League. Billie Clarke and the callers will give you the details.

Sunshine: Please notify Lucy Somers at 713-465-2676, if you know of a member who is ill or who needs a cheerful reminder that we care.

Enjoy the remaining days of Summer!

SCHOLARSHIP FUND:

Many of you over the years have contributed to our Scholar Fund, which supports the

ROTC and NROTC cadets of the Army, Navy and Air Force at the U of H and Rice. The U

of H has the Army and the Air Force while Rice has the Navy ROTC contingent. All of the

Colleges and the Universities in the Houston area including Houston Baptist, Prairie View,

TSU, St Thomas and all others drill at either Rice or the University of Houston. The total

Cadet Corp at all combined schools is very small compared to the past. MOAAHA supports

various cadets selected by the PMS&T "Professor of Military Science and Tactics" and Navy ROTC Profes-

sors.

These funds are raised at the monthly luncheons by a 50/50 split of a raffle, fifty percent for the scholar-

ship fund and fifty percent for the winner drawn by lottery. The rest of it comes from the sales of advertise-

ments to various organizations you see in our newsletter and directory. Lt Col. Clarence Hester has done a

wonderful job with this over the years. This usually allows us to give $500.00 per service to the Cadet se-

lected by the PMS&T. We have no selection process in this event. It is a choice of the various outstanding

Cadets as judged by the PMS&T

We are approaching a new semester where we normally make our donation of these funds These funds

are donated to the various schools without any strings and are based on merit only . If you have not been to

a luncheon lately and would like to donate to this fund in any amount from $5.00 to whatever please know

that your monies will be put to most excellent use and will be most gratefully received. The amount is not

important. If you can send something I can assure you the cadets will not only be most grateful, but your

funds will be put to great use. Please mail your check, specified to Scholarship Fund to MOAAHA: P.O. Box

1082; Houston, Texas 77251-1082

Bill Taylor, Texas Council of Chapters

July Luncheon Pictures

July Luncheon Pictures

NEWS FROM NATIONAL

Health Care Issues

Issue Senate (S. 2766) House (H.R. 5122) MOAA position

TRICARE fee increases Bar any TRICARE Prime or Stan-dard fee increases before 9/30/07. Require GAO review of DoD cost-saving efforts.

Similar provisions, but bar in-creases through 12/31/07. Establish commission to review fee issues and alternatives.

Support House version.

TRICARE pharmacy co-pays

Eliminate copays for most drugs in TRICARE Mail Order Phar-macy (TMOP). Freezes retail co-pays at the current levels of $3/$9 for generic and brand-name drugs respectively through FY07.

Eliminate most TMOP drug copays. Increase retail copays to $6 and $16 for generic and brand-name drugs, respec-tively.

Support eliminating mail-order copays to incentivize use of low-cost TMOP. Oppose large retail pharmacy copays in-creases, especially for drugs not available through TMOP. Support Senate provision to freeze copays at current levels.

TRICARE coverage for Selected Reserve

Limit TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) premium increases in pre-miums to 2.2% for 2007.

Make all drilling Guard and Reserve members eligible for reduced premiums (same as members mobilized since 9/11), as of 1/1/2008. Bar premium increases through 12/31/07.

Support House version.

TRICARE enrollment Bar employers from paying TRI-CARE-eligible employees to use TRICARE rather than employer plan. Require one-time TRICARE Standard enrollment fee of $25 ($40 for families).

Bar employers from paying TRICARE-eligible employees to use TRICARE rather than em-ployer plan.

MOAA does not support a TRI-CARE Standard enrollment fee. Restriction on employer pay-ments is preferable to imposing large TRICARE fee increases on all retirees under 65.

Civilianization of military medical positions

Bar conversion unless DoD certi-fies it won't reduce care access or quality or raise costs.

No similar provision Support Senate provision.

Incentive payments for medical providers in un-derserved areas

No provision Authorize 5% or 10% provider pay-ment increase in areas designated as experiencing shortage of providers.

Support Senate version.

Health care requirements for returning service-members

Pentagon must establish health care access standards for return-ing wounded members. Require post-deployment health and men-tal health screenings.

No similar provision Support Senate version.

Military health care fund-ing

No similar provision Clarify intent of Congress that no TRICARE for Life costs should be charged against de-fense budget.

Support House provision. Charge of $10 billion TFL trust fund deposit against defense budget helped lead Pentagon to propose large retiree fee increases.

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