Plan Now for the Next RRA Blood Drive 5th Annual RRA School

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE®
RRA.SWRI.ORG
SAN ANTONIO, TX
AUGUST 2012
5th Annual RRA School Supplies Drive
July 27 through August 13
It’s back-to-school time again! Unfortunately, many students will not have the essential supplies they will need this fall.
After the most basic needs are met, school supplies may not fit into the family budget. But you can help students in
Bexar County begin the school year with the tools they need.
The RRA Outreach Committee is collecting the following new, unused items, needed by students in all grade levels in
the Harlandale Independent School District:
#2 pencils
Colored pencils
Pink erasers
Ballpoint/soft-tip pens
Boxed crayons
Washable markers
Highlighters
Plastic pencil boxes
Rulers
Blunt scissors
Small calculators
Glue sticks/Elmer’s glue
Construction paper
Index cards
Backpacks
3-ring white binders (1 & 1½ inch)
Loose-leaf paper (wide rule)
Spiral notebooks (wide rule)
2-pocket folders w & w/o brads
Dividers (5 or 8 tabs)
From Friday, July 27 through Monday, August 13, you will find RRA collection bins placed
at more than 20 locations in buildings around SwRI. Watch for more information in flyers
and Globalpost!
If you don’t have time to shop for school supplies, monetary donations are welcome.
Volunteers are needed after work on August 13 to help sort and package the items collected.
Please contact Elizabeth Branch (x4770, [email protected]) for more information.
Plan Now for the Next RRA Blood Drive
Thursday, August 16: ICE CREAM FOR ALL!
“Give a pint and get a pint” at the August Blood Drive!
Building 189 Video Teleconference Center, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you make an appointment, you’ll be seen ahead of walk-in donors. Appointments
help avoid bottlenecks, which reduces the wait time for everyone. For an appointment,
please email [email protected]. If you find you can’t come during your scheduled halfhour, you’re still welcome to come anytime at your convenience
Bring a friend/family member/co-worker too!
Thank you for being a Blood Donor and saving lives!
Skip-A-Payment Now in Effect!
Weight Watchers at Work
Put your bills on hiatus and skip-a-payment on your loan at
SwRCFCU! A Skip-A-Payment coupon(s) will defer one of the
following per loan:
• One monthly loan payment
• Two consecutive semi-monthly payments
• Two consecutive bi-weekly payments
• Four consecutive weekly payments
Coupons are valid now through August 31, 2012, and may not
be used in conjunction with any other skip-a-payment option or
extension made within the prior 90 days.
Call 210-684-1054 for more information and all qualifications. Please note: A $25 processing fee per loan will be applied.
Are you tired of fad diets and ready
to make a lifestyle change to lose
those extra pounds for good? Why
not try the proven Weight Watchers
program because it really works.
The Weight Watchers at Work group
has lost 345.6 lbs since February
2012. The group will be happy
to introduce you to the new simplified way of registering and
paying for the Weight Watchers at work program. The discounted
monthly pass for SwRI employees is only $29.96 after the $9.98
subsidy. Meetings are held every Thursday from 11:00–11:30
am. Remember that Weight Watchers has open enrollment at
any time. For more information, contact Linda Estes at 210-5225664 or [email protected].
Investing
Seminar brought to you by SwRCFCU
When: August 29
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Where: SwRI Cafeteria Private Dining Room
Bring your lunch and enjoy this brown bag seminar with Financial
Advisor, Brett Walker. He will be covering the basic elements of
Medicare to assist individuals aged 45-65 in preparing to meet
the cost of healthcare in retirement.
Please RSVP to Angelia at 210-684-1054 ext 321 or by email
at [email protected] no later than Friday, August 24, 2012. Drinks and cookies will be provided.
VROOM VROOM!
SwRCFCU is offering 1.9% APR on your 2008-2012 new and/
or refinanced vehicles, ATV, motorcycles, RV and travel trailers
and watercraft. Get yourself in “GEAR” and visit the Credit Union
today. Additional discounts are not applicable and loan terms
are up to 66 months.
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Cruises Creating Memories’
Galveston Princess Specials!
Cruise on Princess and vacation out of your own backyard! Here
are several specials we have that cruise out of Galveston. Choose
Jan 12th or Feb 2nd, 2013 from $699.00 pp; Feb 9th or Mar 2nd,
2013 from $749 pp, or how about a Christmas Cruise, Dec 12,
2012 from $1,199.00 pp (very limited space). Book any of these
cruises and explore the beautiful Princess Crown on a 7 day cruise
with visits to Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico; Island of Roatan,
Honduras; Belize City, Belize; and the Island of Cozumel, Mexico.
Each stateroom will receive a $50 on board credit to spend on
the ship. Book during the week of August 12th and qualify for
a reduced deposit of $100 pp and a coupon book worth $325
to spend on the ship. Contact us at 1-877-736-7447, 830-3934050, [email protected] or check out our
website at www.cruisescreatingmemories.com.
Who's Ready for an Adventure?
Travel Committee Plans for August, 2012
August 11th
Passport Dinner to India
Mark your calendars for a trip to “India”. The Travel Committee is narrowing down the choices of
restaurants to find the most authentic Indian experience in San Antonio. Flyers will go out the first
week of August announcing the location and details.
For more information, contact Sheri Baetz x4781.
August 25th
Texas Ski Ranch
Learn to water ski at Texas Ski Ranch (TSR), located north of New Braunfels on I-35. TSR takes the
frustration out of learning how to get up for the first time in a safe, relaxing, controlled environment.
Come have some fun and learn something along the way! Be on the lookout for globalposts with more
details. For more information, contact Sheri Baetz x4781.
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San Antonio Symphony Discounts
The San Antonio Symphony is offering a 50% discount to first-time
subscribers, anyone who hasn’t been a subscriber in the past
two years, and a 20% discount to employees who are renewing
a subscription. The discount is available all the way up until the
first concert of the series the customer is purchasing.
Contact Karen at 210-554-1066 or cramerk@sasymphony to
purchase discounted season subscriptions.
RRA Amatuer Radio
The Amateur Radio Club welcomes our newest member Scott
Thompson (15). Scott got his first ham radio license as a teenager
and has now decided to return to the hobby and join our group.
2012 has been a RECORD BREAKING YEAR! Our club enrollment
has reached 25 members, a new membership record in 2012,
the 35th anniversary of the club.
Officer elections will be held at the October 16th meeting. For
questions contact David Ogden at x6928.
San Antonio Food Bank
August 8
Join SwRI family, friends, and children at least 8 years of age, on
August 8, from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm to volunteer at the San Antonio
Food Bank. There are over 38 million people in the San Antonio
area that are without food that need your help. In 2012 the RRA
will volunteer at the SA Food Bank the second Wednesday of
the month. The Food Bank is located off of Hwy 151/Hwy 90.
Contact Shane Siebenaler at x5758 or shane.siebenaler@swri.
org for additional details.
Missions Baseball Tickets
For the 2011 season, the San Antonio Missions posted a Minor
League best of 94-46 record and won the first Texas League
Championship as well as awards for being the Best Double-A
Team and Best Overall Team in the league. Discount tickets are
available at the SwRI Fitness Center and are only $6 ($8 at the
gate) for outfield reserve and you can always upgrade your ticket
at the park.
Texas
Ranger Discount Tickets
Discount Movie Passes
Employees have access to discount tickets to the Texas Rangers
Baseball games for friends, family, and colleagues for up to eight
pricing levels. This is your chance to see Yu Darvish, the Rangers
newest multi-million dollar acquisition from Japan. To purchase
tickets and view available coupons, use the link www.texasrangers.
com/SouthwestResearchInstitute then search for Southwest
Research Institute from the list and enter the password: swri12.
Sold at RRA Store & More inside the SwRI Fitness Center
Theater Group
RRA
Regular
Savings
Santikos Theaters
$7.50
$10.00
$2.50
AMC Theaters
$6.50
$8.50
$2.00
Regal Theaters
$7.00
$9.50
$2.50
Alamo Drafthouse
$7.50
$9.50
$2.00
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Explore
The RRA
Social Events • OutReach • Discounts • & More!
SOCIAL EVENTS
RRA STORE & MORE
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Each year the RRA Social Committee sponsors a number of special
events to bring employees together. Some of the events include:
The RRA store, located within the SwRI Fitness Center, offers a
variety of items for purchase. Some of the items include:
Annual Picnic
Holiday Dinner and Dance
Fall Festival
Western Dance
OUTREACH
CLUBS
Community outreach is important to the RRA. Throughout the
year, this RRA Committee sponsors events that benefit the local
community. Some of the events include:
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The RRA sponsors several special interest clubs. The clubs are
subsidized by the RRA and are run by its members. Some of the
active clubs include:
San Antonio Food Bank
Blood Drives
Corporate Mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Special Olympics
Habitat for Humanity
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DISCOUNTS
The RRA publishes a monthly newsletter called the Happy Times.
The newsletter highlights upcoming activities, displays employee
classified ads, and much more.
Automotive Services
Health & Wellness Services
Restaurants
Travel Accommodations
Local Attractions
Check out the latest edition of the Happy Times on the RRA
website.
Stay updated on RRA
activities at: rra.swri.org
INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS
The RRA Athletic Committee provides several intramural sports.
Intramural sports have a small participation fee. Some of the
sports available include:
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Amateur Radio Club
View Finders Club (photography)
Research Riders Club (motorcyclists)
Fishing Club
Bowling Club
HAPPY TIMES
The RRA provides discount rates for many local and national
businesses. All discounts can be viewed on the RRA website.
Some of the discounts include:
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SwRI Logo Merchandise
Discount Movie/Event Tickets
Grab-n-Go Lunch Items
Balloon Bouquets/Greeting Cards
Soccer
Softball
Basketball
Sand & Indoor Volleyball
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This publication is provided to advertise employees’ personal items. There is no charge for this service. No commercial ventures will
be advertised except those that offer substantial discounts to the SwRI staff. To include an item in this publication, send an email to
[email protected] or mail a note to RRA Ads building 170. Only those items with an SwRI/Texas Biomed extension or with a specified retiree
name will be accepted. This is a publication service for employees and retirees only. The RRA is not responsible for any item presented,
for any typographical errors, or for any omission in the items included. Submit your ad by the 20th of the month for the following
month by using the address [email protected]. If you are calling from outside SwRI, use prefix (522) with the four digit extensions.
Auto • Boat • Recreational
Four used tires. Michelin LTX A/S
P255/70R18, from Toyota Tundra. $100
OBO. Still have plenty of tread. Contact
Eric at X2796.
Four wheel drive transfer case, New Process
231D HD 272 ratio, fits most Dodge and
Durangos. Has 53000 miles on unit. $450.
Call Bob at 210-680-2605.
Schwinn 10 speed Bicycle. 1970's era 26"
model 371 ladies bicycle. Good condition,
but probably needs new tires and tubes.
$70. Contact Ken Holladay at x3627.
Four used 205/65-15 Michelin Symmetry
Tires and Mercedes 560SEL alloy wheels.
$375 OBO. Contact Kent at x3019.
Thule bicycle carrier, universal trunk mount,
transports three bicycles securely. $60.
Contact Erika at x5464.
Water Skis, O'Brien NEW condition $45;
Hydroslide Kneeboard $40; Contact Todd
at 210-710-3207.
2002 Harley Davidson Softail FXSTI Twincam
88 ci engine with Crane cams, Stage 1
tuning and Sceaming Eagle slip on mufflers.
Custom paint and features. $7500. Visit
www.sa-biker.com/FXSTI for details and
pictures. Call Diana at 3568 or 210-8272109 or Mike at 210-844-4727.
1991 Malibu Euro F3 Skier Inboard Ski
Boat. Mercruiser 350 cu in V-8 with 260
HP, 680 hours, 19’ 6” length, upgraded 4
blade nibral prop, teak swim platform, tinted
windshield, CD player, interior speakers,
interior Red LED lights, new vinyl seating,
new gauges, extended tournament ski pylon,
fish finder/depth gauge, and upgraded to
electronic ignition system. Color: red, white,
and light silver. Comes on an upgraded
tandem axle trailer, tires in good condition,
includes spare, electric brakes, upgraded
secure bullnose hitch, and all lights work.
Oil, transmission fluid, and impeller changed
at the start of every year. Boat registration
good thru 2014. Great for wakeboarding
and waterskiing! $8000. Contact Jessica
at x3749 or [email protected].
Electronics
XBox 360 4 GB, brand new, box unopened,
$190. Contact Kent at x3019.
Sunpak Auto 383 Flash for cameras,
$40.00. Sunpak Auto 522 Thyristor Flash
for cameras, $75.00. Both will work on most
cameras that have a hot shoe on top, the
522 has a bar mount for the camera base
and can be connected to an external sync
jack (cable not included). Contact Ken at
3870 or [email protected].
Furniture
Convertible crib with mattress, all brandnew and in original wrapping, $150. The
Espresso Graco Stanton 4-in-1 Convertible
Crib can be converted from a crib into a
toddler bed by removing the rails on the
sides. The height is sufficient for a toddler to
get in and out of bed. The bed can then be
converted into a daybed and finally into an
adult bed by adding additional mattresses,
headboards and full sized rails which are
not included (sold seperately). Crib is JPSM,
ASTM and CPSC certified. The crib comes
with a Kolcraft Baby Crib Mattress that has
80 heavy-gauge steel coils for firm support.
Contact Eric Dornes at 210-522-3330.
Dresser, dark wood, 2 large drawers
& 2 small drawers with mirror on top,
50"x21"x37"/66" (LxWxH - without and
with mirror). $40. Contact Erika at x5464.
Convertible futon sofabed, light-colored
wood armrests, black metal frame, fullsize futon mattress. $70. Contact Erika
at x5464.
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Folding card table (34" square, 30" tall)
and 4 folding chairs, black metal and black
vinyl. $30 for set. Contact Erika at x5464.
IKEA, Malm, queen platform bed frame in
medium brown. Less than 6 months old. Asking $100 OBO. White antique china
cabinet with shabby sheek design. Asking
$100 OBO. Call Norma at x6026.
Real Estate/Rental
Beautiful, well-kept home for sale near 1604/
I-35 off Evans Road in gated community.
1800 sq ft, only five years old, Energy
Star certified, many upgrades throughout.
Open floorplan great for entertaining- three
bedrooms, two bathrooms, office, large
living area, dining room, and spacious
eat-in kitchen. Tree shaded patio with
mature oaks. $195,000. Contact Miriam
at x3266 or [email protected] for more
photos or details.
Looking for a weekend get-away not too
far from home? This cozy home located
on Copano Bay in Rockport is the perfect
place! Just minutes from great restaurants,
shopping, the beach and enjoy fishing from
the backyard! Call now to reserve!! Pictures/
details call Judy Weiss at 210-648-4573
or [email protected].
Medina Lake waterfront home for weekly
or weekend rentals. Located in Pebble
Beach I, 20 minutes from 1604/Culebra.
Will accommodate 14+ people and has a
40 ft. in-ground swimming pool. Yard has
a park-like setting with a view and mature
shade trees. Weekly rate (Mon to Sun):
$1,500. Weekend rate (Fri to Sun): $750.
Call Tom or Mary Ann at 210-338-5924
or 210-288-5741 to make a reservation.
Miscellaneous
Prices slashed! Desert Rose China. Set
includes: 4 juice glasses, 9 cups, 3 small
saucers, 3 larger saucers, 5 saucers
(uncertain of size), (7) 6 1/2 inch plates,
(4) 7 1/2 inch plates, 8 large dinner plates,
1 creamer, 2 serving bowls, 2 serving
platters, 14" round platter, 7 1/2 inch
jar with desert rose pattern painted on it.
Dishes date back to 1985 and are in good
shape but not perfect. Some pieces have
small chips. Asking $200 OBO. Pictures
available! Call 830-336-2983 or send an
email to [email protected].
Skylanders Ignitor and Cynder (with cards).
Sell for $9 each, or trade for Sylanders
Sunburn and Voodood. Call Paul 210445-2057.
Sliding glass tub doors, with towel bars. In
excellent condition. Heavy glass doors, 3/8”
thick, 29-1/2” x 55”, plus rollers. Aluminum
frames destroyed during removal so you’ll
need frames. Can email photo of similar
tub enclosure. A steal at $25 ea. You pick
up. Call Kathi at x2058.
Pearl Snare/Bell Kit with Rolling Cart
used for less than a year in Middle School
Band. Great Condition. $250 OBO. Photos
available. Contact Monica at x3826 or
210-414-7194. Round base microphone stand. Black.
Adjustable height. $10. Contact Ken Holladay
at x3627.
Nine West 3-piece expandable luggage (29",
25", 21"); good condition; $20. Brookstone
carry-on roller, used twice, fits under airline
seat (never tried it), $30 (orig $100). Roller
shopping cart, great condition, folds flat,
$7.50. Photos available. Contact Diana
Drenner at 210-508-2108.
Used Porter Cable Twinstack Jetstream Air
Compressor 135SPI 3HP 4 gallon with 50
foot hose. Equipped with high flo regulator
to allow for more workable air pressure.
Adjustment leaks air and switch broken
but still works. Compressor works good.
$125 OBO. Have pictures if interested.
Contact Dora at x5672.
Used Magnum XR9 Power Piston Airless
Paint Sprayer by Graco. Sprays light to heavy
coatings from stains to exterior latex and
100% acrylics. Cart with solid steel axle
and heavy duty wheels. Sprayer's outlet or
inlet valve check ball is stuck and needs
cleaning to repair. We do not want to bother
with it so asking $225 OBO. Have pictures
if interested. Contact Dora at x5672.
Dove hunting lease, Central Zone 30 minutes
from SwRI, China Grove area. 35 acres, 2
ponds, pasture & brush, lot of sunflowers.
Full season for $150 per gun or $50 for a
weekend. Contact Barry x5142.
Red Quarry Paver Tile, unglazed. 6" x 6" tile.
Never used, 45 tiles per box, have 24 boxs.
Retail $1.95 per tile. Will sell part or entire
lot. Make offer. Contact Anna at x3859.
Asian decorations: Giant 36-inch fan for
wall/display $20; four(4) simulated jade
shadowbox pictures $15/set; Satsuma
Japanese vase $15. Contact Sue at 210379-2505.
Targus nylon laptop briefcase in black
with 15.5" x 11" interior dimensions and
velcro interior size adjuster. Lots of pockets
inside and out. Great condition- $5. Photos
available. Contact Miriam at x3266 or
[email protected]
Padded carrying cases for electronics,
gaming system, projector, camera
equipment, etc. Black nylon exteriors. Larger
one measures 12x9.5x4", has exterior velcro
pockets and a detachable shoulder carry
strap. $7. Smaller one is 9x10x2.5" with
a top carry handle, great for video games
or handheld gaming system, $5. Contact
Miriam at x3266 or [email protected] for
more photos or details.
Men’s sport coat/suit coat, size 40L,
medium gray, fully lined, excellent condition.
17.75” shoulder to shoulder at back, 32”
length down back, 27” length down sleeve.
$25 or best offer. Contact Miriam at x3266
or [email protected] for more photos or
details.
Phoebe Couture formal dress in teal blue
satin, size 6, new with tags & unworn.
Strapless design,above-knee length,
beautiful modern asymmetric seaming
with ruffled skirt. Great for prom or formal
events. Retailed for $341, asking $50 or
best offer. Contact Miriam at x3266 or
[email protected] for more photos or details.
Lincoln AC225 Arc Welder, 2 years old in
great shape, with hand truck and extra
1/16" 6013 rods. $200. Contact Erika
at x5464.
Power tools. Ryobi 10" compound miter saw,
$60. Black & Decker finishing sander, $20.
Ryobi VSR drill & accessory kit, $30. Ryobi
jigsaw & blades, $30. Chicago 4.5" angle
grinder & assorted disks, $20. Contact
Erika at x5464.
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Health Rider Cardio Glider (like row machine)
only $75; Sue at 379-2505.
Whole or half lambs, meat cuts can be
tailored to buyers’ specifications. $6/lb,
hanging weight. Whole lambs dress out
to around 40-60 lbs. Slaughter fees to
butcher: $40 plus $0.79/lb. Can deliver
to SWRI (no charge). Live animals also
available for purchase. Dorper cross sheep,
adult roosters, guineas, chicks. Contact:
[email protected]
1-1/2 ctw Diamond Engagement Band/
Wedding Band Set. 14kt white gold.
Engagement Band: 10 princess cut
diamonds for total 0.50 ctw, channel set,
center stone has been removed. Wedding
Band: 13 princess cut diamonds for total of
1 ctw. No scratches or personal engravings.
Appraisal in hand. $4000 OBO. Contact
Jessica at x3749 or [email protected].
Wanted
Looking for one double or two single outdoor
dog houses for 65-pound dogs. Contact
Amy at x5750.
Gas stove and dishwasher in good condition,
preferably white. Kitchen table and chairs.
Contact JoLyn at x5100, or text at 210771-9572.
You can place an ad in the
Happy Times for FREE!
Just submit your ad by
August 20 for the
September Happy Times.
Email ads to [email protected].
Contact Information
Romo's Cafe
RoMo's Cafe is offering all RRA members a 25% discount for lunch only during
the month of August. Employee ID required to receive discount. RoMo's Cafe is
located at 7627 Culebra Rd. at Ingram Rd. They are a great place for catered
events, office parties and birthdays. Call ahead for large party reservations or for
to go orders 210-521-7666. The RRA operates through committees headed by
a chair. The RRA Board of Governors Officers and
Committee Chairs are listed below.
RRA Executive Board
Chair
Linda De Salme
x3229
Bunches of Balloons!
Vice Chair
Cissy Martinez
x3829
Balloon bouquets are available at the SwRI Fitness Center (temporarily located
in Bldg 51). Bouquets include one mylar and six latex balloons for $6.49 (tax
included). Order your Valentine's Day balloons in advance by calling x5200.
Secretary
Mary Ramos
x3353
Treasurer
Terry Davison
x6550
Executive
Secretary
Ralph Leal
x2273
SwRI Fitness
Center
Tom Abram
JoLyn Swain
x5200
x5100
VIA Bus Passes
VIA bus passes are available at the SwRI Fitness Center (temporarily located in
Bldg 51). Passes are regular price $30, $15 for SwRI employees, or free for SwRI
employees age 62 and older. Call x5200 for more information.
Swim Cards
Get a punch card to the George Block Aquatic Center off Culebra Road for only
$18* (SwRI employee price) or $36 (regular price). Passes are for 16 punches
and employees may purchase one per month at the discounted price.
*Discounted cards are subject to applicable payroll taxes.
2012 Entertainment Book – Save Today
The 2012 Entertainment Book is available for $17.50 (regularly $35). The book
has coupons and discounts for over 316 restaurants, 147 attractions, 165
shopping coupons, over $15,000 in travel deals, and so much more! Go to
www.entertainment.com/2105710574 to purchase one today.
Six Flags, Sea World, and Schlitterbahn Discounted Tickets
Employees can purchase and print discounted tickets right at their desk to Six Flags,
Sea World, and Schlitterbahn via the RRA website. Please note this is the only way
to purchase tickets. The RRA Store no longer has them on hand to sell; everything
is done online. Also, Sea World has changed its park policy, and separate passes
are needed for the general park and the water park. All information including park
hours is listed on the RRA website (rra.swri.org).
Malibu Castle Discount Tickets Have Returned!
For just $16 per ticket you can enjoy four hours of unlimited use of the go-karts,
bumper boats, and mini golf. Malibu Castle is located at 410 and Cherry Ridge Dr.
Tickets expire six months from date of purchase and are on sale at the temporary
SwRI Fitness Center, located in building 51. Great idea for birthday parties!
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Committee Chairs
Athletics
Jason Nave
x2925
Finance
Crystal Chudej
x6067
Fundraising
Debi Reeh
x2609
Health &
Fitness
Mark Griffin
x3502
Membership
Linda Estes
x5664
Outreach
Shane Siebenaler
x5758
Publicity/
Historical
Cynthia Luna
x3036
Recreation
Richard Muniz
x3623
Social
Connie Heihn
Eva Ramos
x5013
x2023
Travel
Sheri Baetz
x4781
For questions or comments
about the Happy Times,
call 210-522-2687.