COL DAN A. KILE - Lone Star Officers Club

Volume XXVII No. 9
September 2012
A Message from your President
COL DAN A. KILE
Fellow Members:
Congratulations and thanks to past president Forest Lucy,
the 2011 Board, and your participation and membership!
LSOC is only one of six of the 27 Texas chapters to
receive MOAA’s highest “5-Star Excellence Award” for
2011.
At our July dinner meeting, Ray Lamy, Military Outreach
Coordinator, Army & Air Force Exchange Service, said
that the former brand names of AAFES, PX, and BX, have
been replaced by the trade mark “X” plus “EXCHANGE.”
When you visit NAS Fort Worth, see the sign changes on
our gas station and shopping areas. The Exchange is no
longer a military command, but a Directorate under the
Chiefs of Staff of the Army and Air Force, and headed by
Director/CEO Tom Shull. He is a West Point graduate
with command, White House and NSC experience, a
Harvard MBA, and extensive executive experience in
retail. His new Deputy is AF Brig Gen Casey Blake and
the Chief Operating Officer is Michael Howard.
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The Exchange is a $10 billion retailer ranked 43 in the
National Retail Federation’s top 100. The best reason
besides value for shopping at the Exchange is that 70% of
the profits go to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation fund
(MWR) of the Army and Air Force to support our service
members. The other 30% is set aside for renovating and
building new Exchanges. Last year, MWR received $207
million. Visit the Dallas Exchange Headquarters’ Skyline
Club, open to Exchange patrons on the sixth floor where
you can see as far as Cowboys Stadium.
Soon, at the Exchange’s Online Store, you will be able to
order anything carried in the largest Exchanges, like Fort
Bragg. Most items will be delivered to your home within
three days! This means that you will have a wider selection
of items than at our NAS Exchange; convenient and without
you using gas. At Exchange stores, large items will now be
delivered by Sears for a fee. And, if you have a cell phone,
download the Exchange “Apps” to get weekly specials, free
coupons
and
discount
coupons
found
on
www.shopmyexchange.com.
I urge you to get the Exchange’s “Military Star” card,
accepted at participating Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine and
Coast Guard Exchanges worldwide; as well as the
Exchange Catalog and Online Store. The benefits are low
interest rates, no annual fee, late or overage fees, 10% off
entire first day purchases, year-round promotions, such as
5 cents off per gallon of gas (sometimes 10 cents), and
FREE shipping from the Online Store! The Exchange’s
Rewards Master Card has the same benefits of Military Star
card plus the power of a Chase Rewards Program.
Be sure to come to our Oktoberfest on September 26 at
Edelweiss German Restaurant.
Enjoy camaraderie,
authentic German food, drink, and accordion music!
Dan
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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Ron Paramore, MAJ USA Ranger (Rtd)
1. DD FORM 214 – EXTRA SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT FOR: Military with active duty from January, 1957
to December 31, 2001. Refer to the web site and notes below to possibly increase your Social Security
benefits. Soc. Sec. website: http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm
a. Please share this with anyone who had active duty service from January, 1957 to December 31, 2001. In a
nutshell it boils down to this: You MAY QUALIFY for a higher social security payment because of your
military service, for active duty during this time.
b. Possibly up to $1200 per year of earnings credit may be applied. You must bring your DD – 214 to the
Social Security Office and you must ask for this benefit to receive it!
c. THIS BENEFIT IS NOT AUTOMATIC, YOU MUST ASK FOR IT!!!
2. New Law on Military Funerals - Congress passed and the President signed new legislation to improve
protections afforded for military funerals:
a. The new law makes it illegal to cause a disruption in the vicinity of a military funeral from two hours before
the ceremony until two hours after its conclusion.
b. It also increases the buffer distance between any protesters and the military funeral from 300 to 500 feet.
c. Congress agreed on these increases in protection after more sweeping funeral protection legislation was
struck down by the Supreme Court as a violation of the first amendment.
3. VA Approves Lung Cancer test – The VA agreed to move forward on providing CT screenings for veterans at
high risk for lung cancer. Military personnel are at higher risk for lung cancer than civilians due to higher
smoking rates and exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.
4. In July a federal judge ruled that TRICARE should cover autism treatment for both currently serving and
retired families.
5. Newspaper reports that Pentagon “Fudged” TRICARE numbers – The Washington Post reported in August
that the DoD has requested nearly $3 billion over the last three years be moved from funds dedicated to
TRICARE into weapons programs and other accounts unrelated to healthcare, despite assurances from
Pentagon officials that healthcare costs were “eating the US military alive.”
6. President Signs Veteran’s Benefits and Camp Lejeune Health Care Bill – The comprehensive bill includes:
a. 54 provisions designed to improve and streamline veterans’ benefit programs.
b. It also extends VA healthcare benefits to veterans and military families exposed to toxic water at Camp
Lejeune between Jan. 1, 1957 and Dec. 31, 1987.
Time to start saving…
October marks our Scholarship Drive!
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Oktoberfest in September!
Edelweiss German Restaurant
At 3801-A Southwest Blvd. (HWY 183)
(Traffic Circle with Camp Bowie Blvd & HWY 377)
All inclusive dinner for $30.00: Apple Strudel dessert with all meals; Coffee or
iced tea or soft drinks included; All entrees served with dinner salad, bread and
butter.
Choice of 4 Entrees (to be selected at the restaurant):
1. Jaeger Schnitzel: Pan Fried Cutlet, served with light mushroom sauce, red
cabbage, sauerkraut and German fried potatoes
2. Sausage Plate: Brat, Knackwurst and Weisswurst (choice of two), with red
cabbage, sauerkraut and German fried potatoes
3. Hungarian Style Goulash: Braised Tips with Buttered Noodles, mixed
vegetables, and spatzle
4. Chicken Menu Choice B: Two Boneless Chicken Breasts, covered with
paprika, cream and sherry wine on a bed of rice.
• Cash bar with extensive selection of beers and wines.
• Entertainment: Accordion Player (the proverbial one-man band!). Bring
your “Chicken Dance” shoes!
• Plenty of parking (no charge)
• SEE PAGE 5 FOR MAP SHOWING DIRECTIONS TO EDELWEISS RESTAURANT
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MAP TO EDELWEISS RESTAURANT
LONE STAR CHAPTER BOARD MEMBERS
ELECTED OFFICERS
President COL Daniel A. Kile
APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS
817-656-1946
Photographer
CWO4 Angelo Spelios
817-596-3090
Educ/Scholarship Vickie Keehr
LTC Kelley Roberson
682-224-6197
Personal Affairs
Open
Secretary LTC Philip Newsom
832-289-0224
Council Chapter
Delegate
COL C. W. (Barry)
Morrison
972-771-5118
Treasurer LTC Jim Boyd
817-249-0284
Advertising
COL Bob Cooper
817-292-4886
Past Pres COL Forest Lucy
972-416-2615
Membership
COL William Taylor
817-294-5390
Chaplain COL “Kit” Carson
817-732-3533
Parade Editor
Monica Herman
817-292-4436
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1 VP
nd
2
VP
Legislative
Affairs MAJ Ron Paramore
817-944-4413
CAPT Jim Lucas
Public Relations Open
817-277-0578
817-275-6912
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There’s A Place For You At:
Genesis
United Methodist Church
“A Church of New Beginnings”
7635 South Hulen Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
Phone: 817-292-4551
Join Us for Worship
Sunday – 8:30 and 10:30 A.M.
Sunday School – 9:20 A. M.
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LONE STAR OFFICER CLUB MEMBERSHIP/DUES
Name:__________________________________ Rank: ___________ Service:____________ Nat’l MOAA #____________ Life Member Y N
Active Duty____Retired:____ Former Officer:_____ Widow (er):_____ Spouse’s name: ____________ Nickname(s):___________________
Mailing Address: Street:__________________________________________ City_____________________ State______ ZIP_____________
Telephone: _______________________ E-Mail_____________________ Name of LSOC member recruiting you ______________________
Your birth date (month and day) _________________ Spouse’s birth date: _____________ Anniversary date:______________
Please mail this form with a check for Dues $25.00 (auxiliary member: $10.00)
Voluntary contribution to Scholarship Fund
Total enclosed
$________________________
________________________
$________________________
Make check payable to: Treasurer, Lone Star Officers Club Inc.
P. O. Box 1642, Fort Worth, Texas 76101-1642
SEPTEMBER MEETING AND RESERVATION INFORMATION
Member’s Name _________________________________________
Make _______ reservations for member, spouse or guest @ $30 each
Meal will be ordered from menu on page 4 at Edelweiss Restaurant
My check is enclosed for $________ Signed _____________________
------------------------------------------------------PLEASE CUT HERE--------------------------------------------------Chapter Meeting. Wednesday, September 19th at Edelweiss German Restaurant
SEE PAGE 5 FOR DIRECTIONS TO RESTAURANT
Social Hour: 6:00 p.m. – Dinner: 6:45 p.m. Dress: Business casual
Program: Enjoy the German food, drink and accordion music!
Menu: SEE PAGE 4 FOR FULL AVAILABLE MENU
Reservations: Deadline for placing or canceling reservations will be end of day, Sunday, September 16th.
Any cancellations after this date must be paid for. By mail: send above reservation form with check
MADE OUT TO LONE STAR OFFICERS CLUB OR LSOC. MAIL AT LEAST A
WEEK AHEAD TO ASSURE DELIVERY. No reservations will be accepted after Sept. 16th.
By phone: LTC Kelley Roberson 682-224-6197 or 808-351-9669 E-mail: [email protected]
POSTMASTER
TO:
POSTMASTER
TIME SENSATIVE
MATERIALS
TIME SENSATIVE
MATERIALS
PLEASE
DELIVER NO
LATER THAN
SEPT 12, 2012
PLEASE
DELIVER NO
LATER THAN
SEPT. 12, 2012
SEPTEMBER MEETING INFORMATION ON PAGES 4, 5 AND 7.
MEETING WILL BE AT THE EDELWEISS GERMAN RESTAURANT
GREATER GRANBURY CHAPTER CHARTERED
At their regular meeting on August 21, VADM Norbert R. Ryan, USN (Ret), President of the Military
Officers Association of America presented the charter to the area’s newest chapter. Attendees
included representatives of the Texas Council of Chapters, local chapter presidents and a large
contingent from the Lone Star Officers Club chapter. Officers were installed by Admiral Ryan, who
also presented the evening’s program. Conceived in March, at evening’s end, the new chapter had
a membership of 70.
Lone Star Officers Club members and guests are invited and encouraged to visit the new club at one
of their monthly meetings, which are held the third Tuesday of the month at Pecan Plantation
Country Club, near Granbury. Please contact me for additional information or to make reservations.
Phil Newsom, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret)
Secretary