February 2016
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February 2016
Send your address changes to Branch Secretary at [email protected] POWAY VALLEY BRANCH, UNIT, AND CLUB 70 Serving Retired, Active and Former Enlisted Personnel of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard VOLUME XV NUMBER 02 February 2016 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING, February 3, 2016 Shipmate (S/M) President Allen Langteau called the meeting to order at 1900. Cadet Cody Wright of Westview NJROTC updated all present with the following. JROTC State Appropriate opening ceremonies in accordance with the Rituals of the Fleet Reserve Association were conducted. The following guests, visiting shipmates, past national and regional officers were introduced; RPSW Don Kelley, RVPSW Bruce Davis, Past National President (PNP) Dick Smith, PRSSW Darvin Dalrymple, RTSW Jerry Miranda, Cody Wright from Westview NJROTC, Mrs Wright and Boy Scouts and leaders from Troop 617. Meeting was deviated to allow presentation from the Boy Scouts and Cody Wright. Championship is Feb 29th. Marksmanship Championship Feb 12th-Feb 14th. ROTC Ball is March 12th. The NJROTC will be the Color Guard at the next home game for the San Diego Padres. Cody also passed the hat as part of the fundraising for new uniforms for next year. ROTC Scholarships were awarded to Mathew McCaffery and Wesley Im. Cadet CDR McCaffery was relieved of command of Westview NJROTC Battallion by Cadet CDR Sanford. Minutes of the General Meeting of January 2015 was approved with the amendment that Christmas baskets were given as opposed to Thanksgiving Baskets. The minutes from the Board of Directors (BOD’s) meeting of January 2015 was approved as written. The Boy Scouts of Troop 617 provided the Color Guard for opening ceremony. In October 2015 the troop backpacked about 8 Miles on the Pacific Crest trail south of Warner springs. In Nov we camped in Blair Valley in the Borrego Desert and worked on scout advancement, orienteering and related skills. In Dec we did our annual Holiday Fundraiser on Christmas Card lane in Penasquitos. January was a show Campout in Idyllwild. Next weekend we have a short day hike in Penasquitos Canyon. Communication: We received the monthly reports from FRA HQ and also notification that there were no C&BL’s available to fulfill our order but FRA HQ would send out 25 plastic Swoosh bags. S/M Russell Dawson sent in a copy of a flyer regarding an Enlisted Essay Contest. The flyer will be included with the newsletter. Scout Leader Greg Adams presented Branch 70 President Allen Langteau with the updated plaque with the name of the latest Eagle Scout, Zachary Redmonnd. Membership: Information as of Jan 31st: Active 755 Ready to Renew 26 Terminated 10 Past Due 20 New Join 1 Transfer out 1 Committee Reports: Youth Activities: Shipmate Mick Styron arranged for the Boy Scouts at the meeting. Mick will get written reports for the Scouts and the NJROTC. requested the number of active members and we received a request from Garden Road Elementary for a donation. Unfinished and Deferred Business: Legislation: S/M Dick Smith reminded all present that each of us needs to contact our congress representative if you don’t want to lose Tricare. There is a movement to eliminate Tricare with a new proposal. Review the proposal and contact your legislative representatives. Chaplain and HWR: S/M Smith thanked all who attended the funeral rite for past funeral and read a thank you noted from Chuck Prichard’s widow. S/M Smith sent out sympathy, “get well” cards and visited S/M Bob Milot. Americanism and Patriotism: S/M Chuck Cross said the Branch reviewed the essays and sent the essays of the Branch 70 winners to the Region Chairman. The Branch winners will be announced at the May meeting with the award given at the June meeting. Public Relations: S/M Langteau reported that the Poway Chamber of Commerce is holding a golf tournament. The Chamber said we may sponsors a hole for $150.00. More can be read at http://business.poway.com/Events/details/golf-tournamentcommittee-meeting-02-09-2016-10820 A motion was made to sponsor a hole at the tournament. Motion failed. We renewed our membership with the Poway Chamber of Commerce. S/M Dalrymple asked whether we received any funds from the businesses with First Fold. No funds received yet. Investments and Scholarships: S/M Bruce Davis reported no money will be available for new scholarships this year due to the decline of the investment. S/M Jerry Miranda reported the balance and performance in the Janus fund declined also for the first two months of 2016 but still has a positive return of 6.2% since inception. Treasurer’s Report: As of 8January2016 Beginning balance $13,807.12 Income $ 0.00 Expenses $ 1,936.11 Ending balance Feb 3rd $11,871.01 Board of Governors (BOG): S/M Alice Smith thanked all for their continued support. S/M Alice Smith stated the BOG reviewed and approved the new lease for five (5) years. As a result of the new lease and the cost of supplies, prices will increase. However, Happy Hour has changed and we now have a Happiest Hour. See the coming events for details. The BOG meeting is on the second Wednesday but now begins at 1800. Fund Raising: Nothing to report. Communication: S/M Jerry Miranda reported we received the FRA HQ monthly reports, S/M Russell Dawson requested we promulgate the flyer about the Enlisted Essay Contest, Mick Styron sent photos on the Cub Scout Pine Wood Derby, Region President Southwest Don Kelley S/M Darvin Dalryple stated the plaque for California Keg is done. The plaque is to be presented next month. Force One – No funds received to date. New Business: S/M Tom Farrell made a motion to nominate S/M Jerry Miranda for Region Treasurer Southwest for association year 2016-2017. Motion seconded and unanimously passed. S/M Jim Balcom made a motion to make a donation to Poway High School Softball by sponsoring a ½ page ad not to exceed $100. Motion passed. The BOD will review the request for donation to the Garden Road Elementary School and make a recommendation at the next general meeting. Good of the Order: S/M Bill McKibbin of Poway Veterans Organization (PVO) reminded all of a dinner Saturday Night at the Poway Elk’s Lodge. S/M McKibbin thanked all for support of the PVO diaper drive. S/M Dick Smith reminded all of the FRA National Convention October 9-16, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida at the Lexington Hotel. Room cost is $89 per night. See National Convention newsletter at https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/FRA_Docs/Convention/2016% 20Convention%20Newsletter%201.pdf S/M Allen Langteau stated the 2016 Southwest Region Convention Newsletter has been sent out to all branches and units in the region. People need to make reservations at the hotel. S/M Langteau stated we need to do a Flag burn ritual and it will be a topic for discussion at the next BOD. S/M Jim Balcom said if anyone needs help due to the recent storms, let him know. S/M Dick Smith said disaster relief has been offered by FRA HQ. Unit 70 member, Jessica Jensen told all about Operation Thin Mints for the troops as part of her Girls Scout Troop 8355. A motion was made and seconded to buy a box of thin mints for up to $90 in support of the troops. Motion passed unanimously. Big Draw: The drawing for Big Draw, our annual fund raiser, will be at the March meeting. RPSW Don Kelley updated all on his visits to various branches in the region. Again reminded us that there is help from FRA HQ for disaster relief. He stated Branch 289 is having a Flag Retirement in June. Non-burnable flags may be taken to a cemetery and they will dispose of the nonburnable flags. S/M Dick Smith requested scholarship information from Branch 275 newsletter be included in our newsletter. See information below. There being no further business to be conducted, S/M President Langteau adjourned the meeting at 2033. 50/50 WINNER: Jerry Miranda $48.00 FRA B70 Auxiliary President's Message: I want to send out a special thanks to Claudia Goldner, RPSW and GiGi Hermes, PRPSW for there visit to Unit 70, it is always a pleasure having you. On behalf of the Auxiliary, your doing a great job and keep up the great work.Yours in Loyalty, Protection, and Service, President Unit 70, Aaron Jensen !!Happy Birthday Auxiliary!! Auxiliary Birthdays in February: Charles Herring Brett Steckler Verna Tomaiko Lorraine Wright Katherine Wise Linda Farrell Darrin Wiederhold Dave Ashwell JT Wilder Kristin Dalrymple Auxiliary Birthdays in March: Patsy Armstrong Betty Goldy Dorothy House Wayne Whitwer Respectfully Submitted, Jerry Miranda, Secretary, B70 FRA Continuous Membership Awards Scholarship Programs (5Yr Increments beginning at 20Yrs): As of March 2016: As of March 2016: Lester Bois William Fults Henry Britt 40Yrs 25Yrs Janice Bennetts Ben Hernandez Carmen Sinclair Noelani Zerr 40Yrs Membership Past Due-Branch 70: Please check your membership card. National reflects your dues are past due… John Barnhart Guy Culver Helen Duggan Roddy Florentino Gerald Hillbrand Robert Holland Brian Mallow Luzmila Zambrano Joseph Lucia Jeffery McClain Brian McCrea Patrick McNamara James Mendoza,Jr Tim Neal Ronnie Pascoe Henry Phoenix Jared Poppe Dennis Rasmussen William Simpson Ronald ToMcek James Whitten Membership Renewal-Branch 70: FRA National indicates the following are ready to renew. William Adler Lester Bois Gregory Bridges Henry Britt Vernard Dalrymple Donald Day William Fults Brian Greenwell Charles Kelley Edgardo Lorenzo Tim Mayberry Jorge Navarro James Nicolay William Pyle Paul Ray Brian Reed Charles Richards Frank Russell Robert Shea Don Skiles Robert Spicer Elliott Stuart John Sunde,Jr Francis Warren Tony Williams FRA Education Foundation Scholarships The deadline to apply for FRA Education Foundation scholarships is April 15, 2015. The Foundation's board of directors encourages all eligible candidates to apply now for academic awards of up to $5,000. Applications are available online at www.fra.org/foundation FRA Shipmates, spouses, dependent biological, step or adoptive children, biological, step or adoptive grandchildren or biological step or adoptive greatgrandchildren of an FRA member are eligible to apply. Some scholarships have very specific award criteria. The Hazel E. Benn Scholarship, for example, is available to children of Navy enlisted personnel who are serving or have served as a hospital corpsman assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps. Please visit www.fra.org/foundation for applications, to donate or obtain further information. The Past Regional Presidents Club of the Fleet Reserve Association has a Scholarship up to $5,000.00 that has been in effect since 1995 resulting in Aviation/Aeronautical/Engineering Degree in the name of Walter Beall. Information on this Scholarship Program can be obtained at the following website, walterbeallscholarship.org. The deadline for this scholarship is 15 April 2015. FRA BRANCH & CLUB 70 COMING EVENTS 14231 GARDEN ROAD POWAY, CA 92064 *NEW* Club Hours Monday 1200 to 1900 (Noon-7PM), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1200 to 2000 (Noon – 8PM) Friday 1200 to 2200 (Noon – 10PM) and Saturday 1200 to 1900 (Noon – 7PM) Sunday hours 1200 –1800 (Noon – 6PM) ********************************************************************* *New* Club 70 Drink Prices - Effective February 1, 2016 *New*Happy Hour Prices - $0.50 off on all (ALCOHOLIC) Drinks 1200 to 1700 (Monday – Friday) *New* Happiest Happy Hour Prices - $1.00 off on all (ALCOHOLIC) Drinks 1700 to 1900 (7 days/week) Every Thursday is Taco Day (Auxiliary Sponsored) - $4.00 from 1200-1400 Friday Night Blind Draw Dart Tournament - $5.00 1900 Sign up – 1930 Start February 2016 Wed, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, 3rd Feb @ 1900 – Branch & Unit General Meetings Feb 10th @ 1830 – Branch 70 Board of Governors’ Meeting (Club Business) Feb 12th @ 1800 – Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches. $8.00. Darts to Double the Pot!! Feb 13th@ 1700 – Trivia Night. Come down and test your skills!! Feb 14th @ 0900-1200 – SOS Breakfast to include: Chipped beef, white and red gravy, eggs to order, bacon, sausage, potatoes, orange juice and coffee. $8.00/adult and $4.00/kid. Wed, Feb 17th @ 1830 – Branch 70 Board of Directors’ Meeting Fri, Feb 19th @ 1800 – Gourmet Pizzas. $8.00 Fri, Feb 26th @ 1800 – BBQ Chicken & Ribs w/sides. $8.00 March 2016 Wed, Mar 2nd@ 1900 – Branch & Unit General Meetings Fri, Mar 4th @ 1800 – Taco Bar $8.00 Sat, Mar 5th @ 11700-1900 – SW Regional Convention fundraiser- Asian Dinner to include: Chicken Adobo, Lumpia, Fried Rice & White Rice and more. $10.00 - Karoake Nite Also 1700-1900 Wed, Mar 9th @ 1800 – Branch 70 Board of Governors’ Meeting (Club Business) Fri, Mar 11th @ 1800 – Fish & Chips $8.00. Darts to Double the Pot!! Sun, Mar 13th @ 0900-1200 – Steak Breakfast to include: Steak & Eggs to order, Hash Brown Potatoes, Orange Juice and Coffee. Price is $10.00/adult and $5.00/kid 12 and under. Wed, Mar 16th @ 1830 – Branch 70 Board of Directors’ Meeting Fri, Mar 18th @ 1800 – French Dip Sandwiches. $8.00 Sat, Mar 19th @ 1700-1900 – Corned Beef Dinner to include: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots & Rye Bread. Price is $10.00/adult and $5.00/child 10 & under. We need Help with Friday night dinners, please think about signing up to help cook! Contact Rachelle Caston, 858-437-7141 Wanting to help, donate or volunteer but don’t know how? Club 70 will gladly accept donations to help run the Club. Items that can be donated to save on expenses: Bottled Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice or Tomato Juice, Jars of Green Olive or Maraschino Cherries, Fresh Limes or Lemons, Tabasco or Worcestershire Sauce, Individual packets of Sugar, Equal, Splenda or Sweet & Low, Individual packets of Ketchup or Mustard, Bottles of Ranch, Bleu Cheese or Italian Salad Dressing, 12 oz. cans of Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, 7up, Diet 7up, Ginger Ale, .5 liter Bottled Water, Bar Snacks: Peanuts, Pistachios, Pretzels, Pub Mix. Any items would be greatly appreciated! Having an event or party, Contact Event Coordinator, Michelle Caston (760) 803-5656 or email [email protected] FOR UP TO DATE CLUB 70 INFORMATION CALL CLUB @ 858-486-2300 Pine wood Derby with Cub Scout Pack 617 Boy Scouts Troop 617 Westview High School NJROTC Unit 70 RPSW Don Kelley Jessica Jensen – Girl Scouts Troop 8355 Westview NJROTC Code Wright Unit 70 Unit 70 Branch 70 Branch 70 Boy Scout Troop 617