Robert Schlafke, Jr., D-8729L, 112 June Drive, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3215 Tel: (954) 8731412, E-mail: [email protected];
FEBRUARY 2017
Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all, but especially our lovely Chapter XXI ladies.
Let’s start off with an apology for the errors that were in the last newsletter. Specifically, the date for the next meeting in Wildwood should have been 10,11,&12 March, not as they were listed. I am totally responsible for that mistake, and apologize if anyone was inconvenienced.
Speaking of the meeting, see the corrected information in newsletter and please make your hotel reservation and send your choice of menu to Russ Cummings, our host for this meeting.
At the meeting, we will vote to approve the minutes of the December Meeting. A copy of those minutes can be found in this news letter. There will be one correction to be voted on.
A reminder this is an election year. To date, no one has approached me and expressed a desire to run for office. Come on guys, let’s be stepping forward and serve the Chapter.
We have one new member to report. He was recruited by Brian Vines. Thanks Brian.
I met a man the other day who used to be an associate member and said he wants to join us, but he has failed to get in touch with me.
I received a nice note from Cliff Newman, thanking us for our donation of $2000.00 to help with the rebuilding of the headquarters.
Richard Whitman, President
DONATIONS TO CHAPTER
Larry Carr $55.00 Joani Tomlin $40.00
NOTICE TO ANNUAL DUES MEMBERS. IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YOUR 2017 DUES YOU ARE NOW DELINQUENT. REINSTATEMENT FEE, BEGINNING 1 JAN. 2017 IS $45.00. As of Aug. 2016 all SFA fees increased.
HEALTH AND WELFARE
1. Al and Toni Boman: I spoke with Al who told me that Toni is progressing and is scheduled to return home on 8 Feb. (It has been 11 months 2 weeks since Toni suffered the stroke.) Toni, we all wish you the Very Best and a great recovery. Cards may be sent to: 2326 Graves Place, The Villages, FL 32162-3473.
2. Bob Cherry: I spoke with Marianne who informed me that Bob was recovering from surgery and is now hospitalized with pneumonia. Bob, we all wish you a speedy, full recovery. Cards may be sent to: 2494 Adler, The Villages, FL 32162-5002.
3. Harry Denny: Harry sent a note with his dues stating he had just come home from the hospital after being bitten by a dog. Harry, we all wish you a speedy recovery. (NOTE: I have not been in contact with Harry to find out how he is doing or if he bit the dog back......Tom)
4. Bob (Rob, Jo) Johansen: Jo reports that he just cheated death 3 times. On 26 Jan. he collapsed as they were leaving a function. He was revived by local EMT and sent home. Early morning of the 27th he awoke with abdominal pain and considering what happened the previous day, went to their local hospital where he was admitted and checked out. The doctors told him he had atrial fibrillation. They kept him overnight for observation, but the next day he went into ventricular fibrillation, stopping all blood flow to and from the heart, causing a "code blue" and again getting revived. The doctors realized they were not equipped to handle this situation (in the Keys) so they flew him (helicopter) to Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami. There, in the ICU, with Janet visiting, Jo again went into ventricular fibrillation with all elements shutting down. With Janet watching, they again, for the third time revived Jo. On Monday the 30th, Dr. Berger, who by chance or good fortune, put three stents into his heart thirteen+ years ago, went in and rotor rooted (his words) one of the old stents and put in two more. They put Jo into a drug induced coma for 3 days. He was in ICU for another day, then a regular hospital room. There, the nurses/attendants assisted him in walking some and slowly weening him off oxygen and the various "drips" he was on. Jo was released from the hospital on Thurs, 2 Feb. He and Janet stayed overnight in Miami, before returning to Summerland Key. At home he is now walking, slowly building his strength back up. Jo, It was NOT your Time, for which we are all very Thankful. We all wish you a healthy, speedy, full recovery and are looking forward to seeing you and Janet at the March meeting.
5. Doug Morse – update – Richard Whitman went to see Doug. He is out of the hospital and in rehab. He plans on being at the March meeting. Great news! Rehab contact info: 407-281-1070, Room 309.
The next meeting will be held March 10,11 &12, 2017Days Inn: 551 East SR 44, @I-75, Wildwood, FL 34785 352-748-7766
Room rate is $79 night. Please use SFA/Chapter XXI, when making reservation.
Cutoff date to make reservations is March 3, 2017.Free Daybreak Continental Breakfast, free WiFi.
The meeting/dinner will be held at the Continental Country Club50 Continental Blvd., Highway 44 East, Wildwood, Florida 34785
(This is on Rt 44, about 15 minutes from the Motel.)
Dinner is $25.00 per person and includes a choice of EntreePlus sweet or unsweet iced tea, coffee, salad, roll, and dessert:
Entrees: Half of a Baked Chicken with Twice Cooked Potato & Southwest Corn
orPot Roast with Potato & Carrots
or White Fish in White Wine Sauce served over a Bed of Rice with Southwest Corn
Please make checks payable to Chapter 21, SFA Mail with your meal choice(s) to:
Russ Cummings7431 CR 629
Bushnell, FL 33513518-391-9837
Remember to bring a wrapped present for the “fund raiser” drawing!
MINUTES: Chapter XXI
Subject: Minutes of the meeting conducted on December 10, 2016 at Lakeland, Florida.
The meeting of Chapter XXI, Special Forces Association was called to order by Chapter President Richard Whitman at 17:40 hours. There were sixty-six attendees.
New Members and guests present: New Members: Joe and Lyndsay Hastings, Robert and Sandy Lara Guests: Hal and Mary Fagan (Chap#118), Larry Redmond (Chap#40) and Pat Calafell (President of UDC)
Sickness/Distress: Toni Bowman is responding to a new therapist, Richard Wallace is doing well and Bob Daniels had open heart surgery.
Chuck and Susie Clayton made an unexpected trip to Iowa for an illness in the family.
Two sad notes for the Chapter: Phil and Joette Devon lost their daughter and Inge Caliandro lost her sister, Ellie.
Reading of the Minutes The minutes of the meeting conducted in Cocoa Beach, Florida on September 17, 2016 were read. A motion was made by Russ Cummings seconded by Ralph Ormes to accept the minutes as read subject to minor error and corrections. Motion passed.
Treasurers Report: The treasurer’s report was rendered by Tommy Tomlin. A motion by Mike Stover and seconded by Jack Carey to accept as read, subject to audit, was made. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Ralph Ormes to donate monies received from the SF Art Work to National’s repairs due to Mathew. This was seconded by J D Bath. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business: George (Speedy) Gaspard reported the new Rosters were mailed to each widow and were available at the meeting. He requested any changes be sent via email or phone. Any changes and additions will be listed in the monthly newsletter.
Good of the Order: The SFA Plaque was presented to Pat Calafell in honor of her husband, Ray Calafell.
Plaques were given to Ed Britt honoring his service during the Son Tay raid. These were created by Member Ken Kilmer
A plaque was presented to member Ken Kilmer in recognition of his contributions to the Chapter.
Bill Billings of Ropesville Texas was the recipient of the SF art work.
New Business:
As President of the United Daughter of the Confederacy, Tampa Chapter 113, Pat Calafell presented to Chapter members, certificates and pins in recognition of their service during the Vietnam War. This was done in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the War. She was ably assisted by Ms. Gayle Crosby.
Our meeting for March 2017 will be the Tampa, Florida area hosted by Russ and Emi Cummings. Further information to follow in our monthly newsletter. Ken Kilmer stepped forward to host the June meeting in the Bradenton area.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by J D Bath. This is a privileged motion requiring no second. The meeting was adjourned at 18:45
Submitted by: George Gaspard Approved by:________________________
Secretary/Recorder President
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
