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THE JOHN WAYNE/BOB SALZMAN MEMORIAL CHAPTER FLORIDA CHAPTER XXI SPECIAL FORCES ASSOCIATION
Volume XXXXVI MAY 2017 NR 5
Website: http://specialforceschapter21florida.weebly.com/
CHAPTER OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Richard Whitman, D-6528L, 14958 Lymington Circle, Orlando, FL 32826-4105 Tel: (407)482-3817, E-mail: [email protected]
VICE- Robert Schlafke, Jr., D-8729L, 112 June Drive, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931-3215PRESIDENT: Tel: (954) 8731412, E-mail: [email protected] ;
TREASURER: Thomas (Tom) Tomlin, D-722L, 1408 Gulfwood Ct., Brandon, FL., 33510 Tel: (813) 689-2451, E-mail: [email protected]
ASSISTANT TREASURER:
Phil Devon, M-13612, 4313 North Course Lane, Avon Park, FL 33825 Tel: (585)739-4785, E-mail: [email protected]
SECRETARY: George (Speedy) Gaspard, D-851L, 516 Mill Pond CT, ST Johns FL, 32259-3027 Tel: (904) 287-1681, E-mail: [email protected]
ASSISTANT Suzie Gaspard, 516 Mill Pond CT, ST Johns, FL 32259-3027SECRETARY: Tel: (904) 287-1681, E-mail: [email protected]
WEBMASTER: Frank Fowler, D-256L, 1815 Reid Street, Lehigh Acres, FL., 33936 E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: (239)-369-5611
QUARTERMASTER: David H. Soucie, M-12880A, 4243 McCorvey Road, Deland, FL., 32724 Tel: (386) 734-6412, E-mail: [email protected]
SFA CHAPTER XXI Judith (Judy) A. Drewry, 6619 W Saint Ann Lane, Dunnellon, FL 34433NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Tel: (352) 795-4248 , E-mail: [email protected]
MAY 2017
I hope all is well with everyone, now that spring has sprung and the time has come to get out in the yard and get it back in shape.
I also hope everyone has signed up for the next meeting to be held in Bradenton and hosted by Ken & Angie Kilmer. It promises to be a fun time. See the information in this newsletter to make your reservations.
Also needing attention, if not already done so, is to sign up for the SFA Convention, June 12 – 17, in Fayetteville.
The next important item is the election of Chapter Officers for the term of 2018 – 2019. Please see the ballot included in this newsletter. As you can see, we have one person running for each office. Therefore, we will not mail out ballots to our membership. We will have a voice/show of hands vote at the meeting in June. For those of you unable to attend the meeting and having a disagreement with this procedure, please let me know prior to the June meeting. You may also detach the ballot and mail it in or you may reply by email to:
Don Rice168 Huntington Drive Kingsland, GA 31548 [email protected]
There is always bad news to report. We have lost another member of the Chapter and a former member of the Chapter.
Shelby Mapp, D-1242A passed away in November. Still waiting for more information. Also, Bob Blair, a former member who transferred to Chapter 7 up in the Panhandle of Florida, passed away in December. Also, Nancy Mulcahy was interred in Arlington National Cemetery on May 4, 2017. Rest in peace Nancy.
UPCOMING EVENTS SFA Convention, Fayetteville, NC, June 12 – 17
Chapter XXI meeting, Bradenton, FL June 30 – July 1, Ken Kilmer host Chapter XXI meeting, Cocoa Beach, FL September 9 – 11, Stover & Whitman co-hosts
SOAR, Las Vegas, NV, October 16 – 19 Chapter XXI meeting, Avon Park, FL December 8 – 10, Phil Devon host
It’s not too early for me to ask for volunteers to host a meeting next year. If you haven’t noticed, the same folks always step up. Let’s add some to the mix.
In April, a flyer was sent out RE: a raffle for a Pistol. This raffle is being conducted by Chapter 88, in Jacksonville. They sent me 24 tickets. All have been sold. If you desire tickets, please contact Chapter 88.
Richard Whitman
Ballot for election of Officers for Chapter XXI, Special Forces Association For the Term of 2018 – 2019
For President Richard Whitman
Currently , the President of Chapter XXI, Special Forces Association I have been a member of the SFA for over 10 years and a member of Chapter XXI for eight years. I would appreciate your vote to continue as your president for another term.
For Vice President Robert Schlafke
I am a Decader, Life member of the Chapter and I would consider it an honor and pleasure to assist and support The President, Officers and the Chapter members as the Vice President. I, especially, want to extend further service and aid to our members.
For Secretary Russ Cummings
Member of SFA since 2000. Member of VFW since 2010. Held various offices at post & district level. Member NRA. I would appreciate your vote.
For Treasurer Tom Tomlin
Served in Special Forces Aug. 1952 thru July 1975. Member of SFA since 1970. Currently in the position and would be proud to serve as the Chapter treasurer for another term.
NOTICE TO ANNUAL DUES MEMBERS.If you have not received your 2017 Membership Card, please contact Tom Tomlin ASAP
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SFA Memorial Building Fund Raffle.
We have all received the raffle tickets from SFA MBF. This year it is very important to participate by sending in the ticket stubs and $25.00 check. This money is needed to help on the continued reconstruction of the grounds and out buildings from the flood damage. Also, a big plus, the Chapter receives one half of the amount for tickets credited to Chapter 21. Be sure to send your ticket stubs in and BE SURE TO INDICATE CHAPTER 21 on them.
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As reported last month, the Chapter received a generous donation ($685.60) from the Indian River County Veterans Mall Foundation. This donation is to be used helping/assisting NEEDY veterans. If any member knows of any veteran who needs some help, please contact Richard Whitman or Tom Tomlin or Phil Devon.
NOTE: A Big Thank You to Chapter member Ed Britt for directing this donation to us.
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HEALTH & WELFARE
1. Al & Toni Boman: Al and Toni are both doing fairly well. Toni is still progressing in regaining the use of her left arm and leg. Hang in there Toni, you Will Make It.
2. Bob Cherry: Marianne reports that Bob continues to get stronger and doing much better now. Bob, it is probably from that good home cooking Marianne is fixing for you.
3. Sharon Hoagland/Dan Young: Sharon reports that she and Dan are both doing fairly well now. Sharon is recovering from a couple of surgeries to rebuild her elbow (fell and shattered it about 3 months ago) and Dan has had procedures done on both legs. They both send their Best Wishes to All and hope to see us in Bradenton. Hey Sharon, can we come watch you wheel the wheel chair around in circles (with only one arm working) ???
4. Robert Johansen: 'Jo' reports he is doing very good with the heart problem but now experiencing a lot of back pain (from previous surgery). He will update us when further testing is completed. Hey 'Jo', that pain comes from the doc's beating on you during those "Code Blues" you had.
5. Bill Brown: Bill and Peg are both doing well and "holding it in the middle" Bill recently had PET scans and bone marrow test done. Received a good report, all clear. Says he will be OK until the next suspicious spots show up. They both send greetings to all who may remember them.
SFA Chapter XXI Meeting: June 30 - July 1-2 2017
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 4450 47th Street West, Bradenton, FL. 34210.PHONE: 941-795-4633. Room rates: $89.00 per night. Use code "SFA Chapter XXI" for reservation. Cut off date for making reservation is 29 May. Free Sun Rise Continental Deluxe hot item breakfast.
There are 20 rooms available: 10 standard king, 8 standard double, 2 handicap with 2 twin double.
Directions to Holiday Inn ExpressTraveling south on I-75, take Exit 220A to SR64, west to 43rd Street (12 miles). Turn left on 43rd Street to Cortez Road, (3 miles), right on Cortez to 47th Street, (1/2 mile). Turn left to Holiday Inn, behind ALDI's Food Market. Those traveling north on I-75, take Exit 220B to SR64, then follow the same directions as above.
The banquet dinner will be at DUFF's Buffet, all you can eat buffet located at corner of 14th Street and 60th Ave.Meals are $ 18.00 per person.
Make check out to: SFA Chapter XXI and send them to:
Kenneth Kilmer 3311 46th Plaza east
Bradenton, FL. 34203 Phone: 941-209-0330
Directions to DUFF's BuffetFrom Holiday Inn, turn right on Cortez Road to 14th Street.
Right on 14th street to 60th Ave. (3 miles) to DUFF's. Turn right on 60th Ave. to parking.
Don't forget to bring a gift for the drawing and your favorite dishes.
RESCUE KNIVESARE BACK
IN LIMITED SUPPLY-
ONLY 30 LEFT$15.00 EACH
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 - $2.50 II CORP MF DECALS - $3.00
SM SF STRIP - $3.00 CREST W/BERET & DAGGER - $3.00
SUPPORT SF - $3.00 NOT ALL HEROS WEAR TIGHTS AND CAPE - $3.00
SF SPECIAL BREED - $3.50 LARGE SF STRIP - $4.00
POCKET INSERT WITH SFA FLASH AND 2 LINES TEXT FOR NAME AND CHAPTER - $25.00
1750 ROGERS RANGERS BRASS COMPASS - $22.00
SF PATCH EYEGLASS CLEANING CLOTH - $5.00
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