chapter president paul bernichon receiving proclamation ......coastal carolinas / myrtle beach...

March, 2018 Volume 51, Issue 3 Circulation: 2324

CLUB HEADQUARTERS/ PARENT CHAPTERBethpage, New York

President, Bob Ripp, (516-575-3777)

CHAPTERS / MEETING LOCATIONS:

California - Golden West / Pt. MuguPresident, Fred Syrett (805-647-4934)

California - San Diego / San DiegoPresident, Pete Belay, (858-484-7307)

Florida - First Coast / St. AugustinePresident, Fred Bauer (904-819-9817)

Florida - Manasota West / BradentonPresident, Ted Martines (941-554-8681)

Florida - Southwest / Locations VaryPresident, Carolyn Moors (239-283-8294)

Florida - Spacecoast / MelbournePresident, Bob Prais (321-242-5782)

Florida - Suncoast / Pinellas Park

President, Benjamin Hurley (727-527-7281)

Florida - Treasure Coast / Port St. LuciePresident, Dan Knowles (772-288-2758)

Georgia - Peach Pit / Milledgeville

President, Paul Bernichon (478-452-2563)

Maryland - Glen Arm / BelairPresident, Rick Swinder (410-977-7829)

New England - New England North / Dorset, VT President, Bill Egner (802-446-2062)

New York - Bethpage Chapter & Club HQPresident, Bob Ripp, (516-575-3777)

New York - Eastern Long Island / RiverheadPresident, Bert Moller (631-864-4377)

North Carolina - Eastern Carolina / Locations Vary

President, Peter McNamee (252-288-4569)

Pennsylvania - Northeast PA / So. Sterling

President, Charles Dowd (570-491-2125)

South CarolinaCoastal Carolinas / Myrtle BeachPresident, Robert Joyce (910-575-2309)

Virginia - Central Virginia / MonticelloPresident, Fred Meiners (434-589-2882)

Chapter President Paul Bernichon receiving proclamation from the Mayor of Milledgeville, GA

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Scholarship Program Contributors

Thank You for your generous donations to this great Club program. You can be proud to know that your contributions will help deserving and acccomplished students attend college.

From the Directors and Officers of the Retiree Club, from the Officers and other hard working members of the Scholarship Program, and from our future Scholars, Many Thanks, to these recent contributors:

For contributions received prior to January 20. 2018:

Kenneth C. Hubbard Jack D. IngoldCharles Keenan Thomas E. KlaumBernard Kurz Lesley Lee

Robert M. Martin George R. NelsonMargaret Parente James PavlicaJustin Perrotta Leonard Poveromo

Robert Robinson James E. SchwabH. Joseph Schineller Anthony StalloneJohn Townsend Adolf TrojeRichard Watson John N. Witte

William Zirkel Warren Wittmann Victor Zourides

For contributions received after January 20, 2018:

Joseph A. Abbatiello Noe ArcasEdward Arndt Elsie BaroneElsie Beisel Grace BrielmannLeslie Brower Charles W. CammerGilbert T. Chan Michael Conolly

Joseph F. Cosumano George DevineFrederick J. Dolan Peter J. DonohueRobert F. Dorfmeister Carmen M. FernandezF. Gilleran Richard Gosline

Thomas Harding Bruce E. HausserCharles J. Hill Philip A. JaegerStephen Juengst Stanley Kalemaris, Jr.Walter P. Kaminski J. H. Kingsley

William Kirchberger Fred E. KnappHing Lam Norman LewinJoseph Licari Leonard ManiscalcoAndrew S. Michalowski Thomas J. Moldovan

Charles F. Muller Jr. Richard MustapichThomas Newman Delores M. NicoliMarjorie R. Page Michael PolanskyNorwin H. Rehm Anna G. SantosArnold P. Schaffer Steven Semick

Peter J. Shaughnessy Nicholas SoleyPaul Taub James A. TedescoEishi Tsuda Richard M. Woessner

GRUMMAN RETIREE CLUB NEWSLETTER

(USPS # 023-096) Volume 51, Issue 3, March 2018, is published monthly (except August) by Grumman Retiree Club, Inc. Address: Northrop Grumman Corp, M/S Retiree/BP15, 925 South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, NY 11714. Periodical postage rates paid at Bethpage, NY. Subscriptions rates of $15 are paid through membership dues.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Grumman Retiree Club, Inc. c/o Command Direct / 310 Oser Ave / Hauppauge, NY 11788-3608


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Scholarship Program Contributions

Your contributions are the engine that enables our Scholarship Award Program to be an on-going Retiree Club Program for all members.

Remember: Your Scholarship Program donations are tax deductible.

Every little bit counts . . . It all adds up. Please keep your (tax deductible) donations coming . . . Send your checks (payable to Retiree Scholarship Fund) to: Scholarship Fund, PO Box 0748, Bethpage NY 11714-0748.

****************************************************QUARTERLY 50/50 SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLEMembers of All Chapters May Participate!

Enter often. Multiple winners possible. Max prize: $500 for any one person,

in any one drawing. Winners announced in the Newsletter.

Send a filled-in raffle ticket (below) and a check (payable to Grumman Retiree Club Scholarship Fund), to: Retiree Club Scholarship program, PO Box 0748, Bethpage, NY, 11714-0748.

Each raffle entry is $5.00

Please indicate how many raffles you are purchasing.

This Raffle benefits the Scholarship Fund only

Bethpage Chapter

February 21, 2018

President Bob Ripp called the meeting to order. Sergeant-at-Arms Nick Bazzicalupo led the Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by a moment of silence in memory of our deceased members and those serving in the military.

Vice President Pat Sullivan introduced guest speaker Diane Baumert-Moyik, Senior Manager, Communications, Aircraft Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation.

In her opening remarks, Diane extended greetings from the senior management of Northrop Grumman and stated that the company “wants to build upon the great legacy of the Grumman employees. We are who we are today because of this legacy.

She announced that there is a competition for talent in the aerospace industry. Northrop Grumman is hiring throughout the country and internationally for a many positions: engineers, HR, Quality personnel, etc. Diane encouraged our members to tell interested people (with the level of talent that the Grumman retirees represent) to apply at the company web site: www northropgrumman.com.

Diane made several announcements regarding the status of former Grumman programs as well as significant upcoming anniversaries. The E-2D is the fourth-generation E-2 aircraft with sales to the US Navy and France; the 30th anniversary of the first flight of JSTARS in April of this year; the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in July 2019.

Diane reported that the company is embarking on a new project to inventory, archive, and digitize the Grumman History Center. This project is in the inventory stage: trying to determine how to present and preserve 89 years of history. Digitized material will be put on a newly created web site. Key physical items will go to the Cradle of Aviation, in new space designated for Grumman history. Some paintings will be loaned to the Nassau County

Scholarship Program 50/50 Raffle Ticket

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Town _______________State ____ Zip _______

Phone (optional) _____________________

Number of Raffles Purchased _____


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Museum of Art, to further the legacy of Grumman on Long Island.

After a question and answer period, Pat thanked Diane and presented her with a gift bag from the 50th anniversary celebration.

Business - Bob Ripp-Bob asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes as they appeared in the February newsletter. There being none, the minutes were accepted as read. -Bob welcomed one new member in attendance: Rhoda Cherloff.-Bob asked for volunteers who are willing to assume officer responsibilities. While we do not need additional volunteers for the office we do need volunteers who are willing to run the club in the future.-2019 will bring the 50th anniversary of the Lunar Landing. The Space Coast chapter is planning a major function to commemorate the occasion. The Cradle of Aviation is also planning events throughout 2019 to celebrate the event.

Committee ReportsTreasurers’ Reports - Frank Rizzo presented the Club Treasurer’s report, which was accepted as read. The Club has received the annual stipend from Northrop Grumman.-Scholarship Fund Treasurer Linda Perotta presented the Scholarship Fund report, which was accepted as read.

Community RelationsPat thanked members for their generous donations to the Club’s charitable activities and reported a donation from the Club to the American Red Cross. The Club sent get well wishes to Bob Prais and members were asked to keep Bill Schwendler in their thoughts and prayers.Pat said the photo album from the 50th anniversary celebration was available. If members wanted pictures, they could identify them after the meeting.

Scholarship LuncheonBetty Bohlander reminded members that the Scholarship Luncheon will take place on June 27, 2018 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Reservation form is in the March newsletter. Entrees are: Medallions of Beef, Sea Bass Oreganata, and Chicken Milanese. The cost remains at $35 per person, payable to the Grumman Retiree Club.

Travel - Nick Bazzicalupo:1. 04/ 11/18: The Staaten “Best of Broadway” $94 pp.2. 10/ 03/18: The Staaten “Octoberfest”3. 11/ 14/18: The Staaten “Byrne Brothers: Three Irish Tenors”. $94 pp.

There is a possibility of another trip with the St. Joseph Seniors to the Westbury Manor production of “Funny Girl. Date and price TBD.

BirthdaysJack Hayne (94 on January 17)

Ernest Finamore (92 on February 22).

CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUBWEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2018

LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM

Member Name (print)__________________________________________Guest Names (print)____________________________________________________________________________________No. of Members attending _____ No. of Guests attending _____No. of Chicken _____No. of Fish _____

Luncheon coupons should be mailed toAttn: Retiree Club

Northrop Grumman Corporation925 South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage NY 11714

$10 per member - $20 per guestPLEASE RESPOND BY MAR 21, 2018

CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUBWEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018

LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM

Member Name (print)__________________________________________Guest Names (print)____________________________________________________________________________________No. of Members attending _____ No. of Guests attending _____No. of Chicken _____No. of Fish _____

Luncheon coupons should be mailed toAttn: Retiree Club

Northrop Grumman Corporation925 South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage NY 11714

$10 per member - $20 per guestPLEASE RESPOND BY APR 15, 2018


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Anniversaries:Sid & Claudia Weihs (22 years on February 23).

Prize WinnersDoor prizes: — Free luncheon: Rhoda Chaloff, Lou Luceri.— Tickets to Cradle of Aviation: Karen Aker. 50/50: Howie Schilling, Karen Aker, Sid Weihs, and Pat Cammer.Scholarship 50/50: Karen Aker and Claudia Weihs. Claudia donated half to the Scholarship Fund.

Thank You, Claudia.

By: Pat Sullivan and Betty Bohlander, Secretaries for this meeting.

Meeting Schedule: March 28, April 25, May 23,

Scholar Luncheon June 27, September 26, October 24, November 28,

Holiday Luncheon December 19.

****************************************************CALIFORNIA / Golden West

The February meeting of the Golden West Retirement Club was held at the Eagles Lodge, in Oxnard CA. Ten members attended.

A short business meeting was held, after the luncheon.

Two Birthdays were celebrated this month.: Don Coler – 90 years, and Fred Syrett – 78 years old.

Herb Holler won the 50/50 drawing.

Next Meeting: March 13

By Fred Syrett President.

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CALIFORNIA / San Diego

Chapter did not meet in February.

March meeting plans are TBD.

Contact: Bill Roeckl, Sec’y. [[email protected]]

****************************************************FLORIDA / First Coast

Thirty-four members and two guests attended our February 20th meeting. Our guests were Willie Dement and his wife. Bill was night supervisor back in Plant 4 in Bethpage. All of us who worked on E-2C remember Bill from our pre-1995 days. Bill and his wife spend some winter months in Jensen Beach, FL. and drove up to visit us. It’s always great to see an old friend who is enjoying retired life.

Fred Bauer led us in the Pledge and a prayer. Then off to the buffet we went.

Calling the meeting to order, Fred mentioned the cruise that he and Marge were on in January. He reminded us of several other upcoming fun trips available through Tom Foley and his wife Corrine [[email protected]]. Tom and Corrine find many bargain trips and can help you with any trip you might consider.

Fred had a message from Jacqueline Jeransky of NGC Public Relations announcing this year’s airshow at Melbourne, on March 24-25. A show by the Thunderbirds performance team will take place and more. While NGC is the title Sponsor, it will not be selling tickets. Discount tickets are available online. (20% off for NGC employees, retirees and military partners. Use discount code NGC20 at tickets.completeticketsolutuions.com.) The event will be held at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport, which is across from the NGC campus.

Birthdays for February: Audry Umbach, William Lainhart, Josephine Soldt, Donald Schroeder, Betty Rosone, Linda Long, Robert Lynch, John Dengler, Tom Shaughnessy, Lynn Wright. Sandra Drajina, Linda Johndro, and Teri DeMarzo.


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One anniversary: Fran & George DeAngelisBest Wishes to our

Birthday & Anniversary Celebrants!

Treasurer Bob reports 90 paid members. Thank you everyone. Please Note! There is one week left to send in your 2018 dues ($15). Send to: Bob Rathje, 11046 Castlemain Circle East, Jacksonville, FL. 32256. Check can be made out to Bob or to NGC Retiree Club.

During the 50/50 drawing, Gari Trigger’s tickets were selected several times but our rule is one prize per person. Bob Rathje suggested Gari buy some lottery tickets on her way home.

Next meeting: March 20, at Ichiban Buffet.

Future meetings: April 17 and May 15 (Picnic at Treaty Park)

By: Steve Cacace, Sec’y. [[email protected]]

****************************************************FLORIDA / Manasota West

February 14, 2018

Attendees included; Ted & Diana Martines, John & Fran Zinna, Bob Nyberg, and Pete & Joan Goldblatt.

After Ted lead the group thru the Pledge of Allegiance, John stated that our treasury remains healthy. However, the response to last month’s call for comments from Chapter members regarding future meetings was spotty, with only six of fifteen members responding.

Those present discussed chapter meetings, locations, meeting days, times and frequency. Our long discussion included lessons from other aging chapters and their solutions to similar issues.

We decided to conduct our last meeting of the 2018 winter season on March 14th, at Pier 22, at Noon.

Our first Fall meeting will be on October 9th, at Noon, with the location to be determined, but most likely at a venue near the University Town Center. Chapter members will be contacted in advance via email and the Club newsletter.

Currently, ten of fifteen members have submitted dues ($15.00) for 2018. Those who have not paid are reminded that - if they desire to continue receiving the Club newsletter - they will have to forward a check for $13.00 directly to the Bethpage chapter. All 15 members will continue to receive chapter communications via email.

****************************************************FLORIDA / SouthWest

Our February 13th meeting at Golden Corral in Punta Gorda had 14 people in attendance. In addition to our retiree regulars, we had Tony and Celeste Perre’s daughter, Pat, and her husband, Jim, join us. They came directly from the airport after a flight from Long Island.

As Golden Corral is under new management, we had employees Ryan and Joe explain some of the improvements incorporated into their restaurant; such as hand sanitizing stations and individual utensil set-ups which we appreciated. Lunch is now $12.

After our Pledge, prayer and reading of the previous minutes by President Clem Moors, we sang Happy Birthday to John Vecchione, Tony Perre, Tina and Earl Thompson. Earl will be 90 Saturday.

Treasurer Tony Moors reported all dues paid and sent to Bethpage. We still have 22 members after losing one and gaining Joe Cubells.

We discussed the unusual airplane picture that Peter Harrington sent with his email meeting reminder.


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Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket

[Editor’s Note: For some very colorful backround on the Skyrocket, go to: htpps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XF5F_Skyrocket ]

Clem brought in a December 27 Newsday article regarding Long Island contracts. Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Bethpage unit has won a $25 million modification to a previously awarded contract to develop software for mission planning involving precision-guided munitions for the U.S. Air Force.

Our Chinese Auction was fun unwrapping pre-owned gifts.

Next Meeting: March 13, at Golden Corral, Route 41 in Punta Gorda. Future Meeting:April - 2nd Tuesday

BY: Clem Moors, President [[email protected]]

Linda Baldwin, Sec’y. [[email protected]]

****************************************************FLORIDA / Space Coast

The Chapter’s February meeting took place too late for their report to meet our publication deadline. The report of their February meeting will be in our next newsletter.

NOTE: The Chapter will not meet in March.Meeting Schedule for 2018:

4/25, 5/23, 6/27. 9/19, 10/17, 11/14 and 12/12

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FLORIDA / Treasure Coast

Our February 15 meeting was held at Manero’s Restaurant.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Werner Bols, and Ken Tolve led our group in prayer. Vice President Werner Bols introduced our speaker, Victoria Peyton. Victoria was promoted this week to Assistant Vice President at Martin Health Foundation. She has been with Martin for four years. Prior to Martin, she worked at the American Cancer Society for eight years and at the American Heart Association for four years.

Victoria spoke of plans for expanding three sections of the facility. The ED area will be expanded from 11,536 to almost 23,000 square feet. The Nurses’ Station will have 15 private exam rooms. The innovative lounge “will be a first-class airport lounge area.” Two spacious critical rooms will be available.

Plans for Martin Medical Center include building large patient towers and going to all private rooms. Progress is already in motion, as the Stuart City Commission approved a development agreement in December, allowing Martin Medical to raise some of its buildings above the city’s four-story height limit.

They will be hiring more personnel for the expansion.

Birthdays: Fred Savio

Anniversaries: Claude & JoAnn Rathgeber (53 Years)

Visitors: Anne & Paul Kalosk; June Schlock; Nick Maniscalco & Marie

Reminder: Membership dues need to be sent to Charlene Castagnero or paid to her at our next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned by Ken Tolve.

Next Meeting: March 15, at Manero’s By: Janet Cuce [[email protected]]

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GEORGIA / Peach Pit

Our February 20, 2018 meeting at Aubri Lane’s Restaurant in Milledgeville, GA started at 12:30PM. There were 27 present when President Paul Bernichon called the meeting to order and asked Sergeant-at-Arms Ted Zarkowsky to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Chaplain Mary Archer gave the Blessing, which was followed by the meal and fellowship.

Old Business:A motion was made by Ted Zarkowsky and seconded by Vince Ciampa to waive reading the January 16, 2018 minutes. There being no changes offered either by proxy or by attendees, the motion passed.

New Business:President Paul welcomed those present, and displayed a Proclamation by the City of Milledgeville, designating Tuesday, January 23, 2018 as Grumman-Northrop Grumman Retiree Club’s Georgia/Peach Pit Chapter Day, to recognize our Chapter’s 30th Anniversary of Community Service.

1. Treasurer Joe Sansotta gave his Report on finances, bank balance, and membership renewal status. 2. February Happy Birthday wishes were extended to: Rubye Avant [18th], Willie Collins [11th], Al Duspiva [15th], Delores Hicks [20th], and Betty Johnson [20th]. 3. February Anniversaries congratulations are extended to Lew & Kathy Iuliucci [17th] and to Bill & Barbara Schwendler [20th].

In MemoriamGrummanitte John M. Stanley passed away January 18, 2018 in Milledgeville. He is father-in law of Club/Chapter member Wanda Stanley. John is in our prayers and condolences are extended to Wanda and the Stanley Family.

Steve Willis won the 75/25 Fund raiser raffle and donated his winnings back to our Community Service Fund. Thank You, Steve.

Community Service:Volunteerism continues as members and spouses aid various causes including Pints of Blood/Platelets.

Program:Fellowship included an Anniversary Cake and a table full of Grumman memorabilia for us to reminisce over as we remembered a Company’s great legacy.

A motion by Earl Seagle, and seconded by Steve Willis, to end the Business meeting carried. We adjourned from Business officially at 1:20PM, but Socializing ended 2:15PM

Next Meeting: March 20, at Triumph Plant, 90 Hwy 22W, Milledgeville, GA 31061 starting at 12:45PM [Note: Members planning to attend must put their names on the Chapter Secretary’s attendee list to enable Security Clearance to the Site.]

By: Lew M. Iuliucci, Sec’y. [[email protected] or 478-452-1357]

****************************************************Maryland / Glen Arm

No report of Chapter activity in February.

The Next Meeting Is Scheduled for March 20, 6:30PM at the Golden Corral, in Aberdeen MD - 706 S. Philadelphia Road.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact President Rick Swinder [410-977-7829; [email protected]]

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No report of Chapter activity.

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NEW YORKEastern Long Island Chapter

VP Bob Albert welcomed 13 members to our February 21st meeting. Sergeant-at-Arms Bill Dwyer led the Pledge of Allegiance. VP/Sec’y Bob read the minutes of our previous meeting. The minutes were accepted as read.

Past Prez. Leo Jasinski informed us of the passing of Treasurer/ Party Planner, etc. Pauline Sandmann. She will be missed. Funeral plans are incomplete at this time.

Dutch Rotzinger reported the passing of: John N. Biercuk (1/21/18) Julius F. Averna (12/24/17) Kenneth F. Dow (1/3/18) Nils A. Southland (1/4/18)Our condolences to the families and friends of all

those dearly departed.

To report any passing or illnesses contact Bill Mytko [1-864-225-4927; [email protected]]. Eva Mytko reported that Bill is in the hospital with a breathing issue. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mytkos.

Past Prez Leo Jasinski reported that there will be a memorial service for Chet Zelinski; no info on location and time.

Bill Hamilton had a bout with the flu (hospitalized), but he’s back again (with a bump on his noggin) as our 50/50 Man!

March Birthdays: Frank Kowalesky, Ronald Oldenborg, Joseph Pipczynski Sr., Salvatore Rubino, Victor Rutkowski, and Barrett Whitman.

Happy Birthday to all!

Anniversaries: Joy & Joe Lucas (60yrs), Dory & Karl Theobold (50yrs), Joyce & Bill Hamilton.

Congrats!

Any Birthdays or Anniversaries missing or incorrectly listed, contact Bob Albert [31-585-7987].

Pres Bert Moller called from Florida and urged all who have NOT paid 2018 Dues ($15) to do so ASAP! Send dues payment to Bert Moller, 33

Ramsey Road, Commack, NY 11725. Make checks out to ELI Grumman Retiree Club (not to Bert!). Use the form in the Newsletter, if possible. Thanx!

We had three 50/50 winners; Joyce Hamilton donated her winnings back to the club. Thanx, Joyce!

Next Meeting: March 21, at the Coram Diner (Routes 25 & 112, Coram, NY). Lunch ($15) at Noon; meeting to follow.

Future meetings – April 18th, May 16th.

FYI: Sergeant-at-Arms Bill Dwyer has agreed to be our Treasurer in addition to his regular duties. Thanx, Bill!

Happy St. Patricks’ Day!

By Bob Albert VP/Sec’y. [631-585-7987]

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Eastern Carolina Chapter

Our first meeting of the year was held on February 13th, at the Golden Corral Restaurant, on Route 17 in Jacksonville, NC. Unfortunately, there was some confusion on the date as the meeting was originally planned for Wednesday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day), but the restaurant was unable to accept reservations for that popular day and some members didn’t realize the date had changed. We had to eliminate the Treasurer’s report and the 50/50 drawing as a result. However, we did have 13 members present, with Tom Schroder and Jim Karika as Directors. Thank You, Tom and Jim. Tom opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, which was followed by a warm Invocation given by Dottie Karika, Jim’s wife. President Pete McNamee brought a copy of two articles that appeared in the local Hampstead, NC newspaper, the Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, that he received from Allen & Dolores Brown for review by members. The articles describe in some detail the aviation career of Artie Miller in his early years: living near Roosevelt Field on Long Island; in the Navy during


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WWII; and his long Grumman career, which began in 1941. Artie is a long time, charter member of our Chapter who all members know affectionately for his kindness and friendship. Artie recently celebrated his 97th birthday and, unfortunately, his health is beginning to fail. Please keep him in your prayers. Since there wasn’t any business to discuss, everyone went to the numerous food tables to select lunch from the wide variety of delicious items available. Most of us made two or three trips and probably had no need for dinner that evening. After lunch, Pete read the birthdays and anniversaries for both January and February, closed the meeting, and thanked everyone for coming. Birthdays: 1/3 - Robert Glowacki and Michael Savastio; 1/5 - Frank Bollero; 1/6 - Joan Willemsen; 1/12 - Vynne Wendel and Marlene Wiehl; 1/14 - Bernadet Bird; 1/31 - Evelyn Erath; 2/1 - Audrey Bollero and Helen Guarino; 2/10 - Thomas Schroder; and 2/29 - Mary Olstad.

Anniversaries:1/1 - Diana & Irv Peterson; 1/2 - Kathleen & Bernard Kuntz, Inge & William Parker; 2/26 - Barbara & Ron Betts. Reminder - March meeting on Wednesday, March 14th at Paula’s Pizza in New Bern By: Peter McNamee [[email protected]]

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Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter

Fred and Alberta Rademacher went to lunch at the Boat House in Hawley. on Thursday, February 15th. As you can see, it was only Fred and Alberta because the rest of us were either down with the flu, recovering from falling on the ice, or - in the case of Marianne Sparkowski - still recovering from her operation.

The weather here in NEPA was bright and sunny. A 100% turn-around from the day before when we had ice on the roads. Thanks to the ground hog for predicting six more weeks of winter!

Sickness Report:- Bob Zupp: Recovering from his fall on the

ice. - Marie Dowd: Down with the flu despite a

shot. - Marianne was in her doctor’s office and

received a very good report on the healing of her third operation. The open wound is now more than 50% closed, which is good news for only five weeks.

Birthdays for February: Joseph Belding and Marianne Sparkowski.

Anniversaries for February: Fred & Alberta Rademacher, and Bob & Judy Zupp.

Since Fred and Alberta were the only ones at lunch, no definite decision was made on the lunch for March. It is a toss-up between the Alpine Restaurant or the Mexican Restaurant, both in Honesdale. An e-mail to the NEPA people will be issued when the decision has been made.

Other than that, not much happening here in NEPA. Hoping and praying that the snow and ice are starting to lessen. Getting a little sick and tired of it

Stay safe.

By: Edward J. Sparkowski, Sec’y./Chaplain[570-698-7182; [email protected]]

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SOUTH CAROLINA Coastal Carolinas Chapter

February 7, 2018

Our meeting was held at Brunswick Plantation 19th Hole, Calabash, NC. This was the first time that a meeting was held there. It seemed like everyone enjoyed the food and the facility. The members of the Club suggested that we try to get this place for another meeting. Unfortunately, the restaurant will soon be under new ownership so things are up in the air right now. But, we will continue to check; perhaps later in the year or next year we will be able to return. It was a good meeting, with 14 members and two guests attending.

President, Robert Joyce opened the meeting and introduced our guests from Long Island; Tony Zappig and John Friedrichs. Then Sergeant-at-Arms Nancy Webber led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for prayer to remember the ones absent, our country, and especially the military.

Birthdays and Anniversaries: We have several birthdays this month, but no anniversaries. The birthdays for February: Tom Mugno, Lorraine & Ronald Giardin, Harold Katzenberger, Sylvia Stano, Marilyn Jelis, Mary Moran, Helen Timoney, and Don Webber. Happy Birthday to them all.

Secretary’s Minutes: It was moved that, since December and January minutes were sent to members, we would not read them again. This was voted on, seconded, and approved.

The Treasure’s Report was accepted as read, seconded, and approved.

Sunshine Committee reported as follows: - Carol Joyce having heart problems, but was still able to attend the meeting. - Dot Hoffman is not feeling the best. - Kathy Fleischer is finished with her treatments and hopes to attend next month’s meeting. - Mary Moran has had another stroke and is unable to drive.

- Geri Widmann is under the weather and could not attend the meeting. - Had a phone call from Sylvia Stano of Bluffton, SC. She wishes all well and hopes to make plans to attend one of our meetings this year.

50/50 Drawings Winners: $20 went to our visitor, John Friedrichs, and $7 was won by Angela Hodgman. Congratulations to our winners.

Old Business: - Reminder to pay 2018 dues. $15 for retirees and $5 for spouses, if they participate. You may mail a check, made out to Don Webber, to: Don Webber, 4713 National Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. - Please wear your name tag at meetings. If you do not have one, please notify Don Webber. He will order one for you.

New Business: - We have a sign-in sheet at each meeting, so please make sure you sign in at each meeting. This way we will have a record of who is attending meetings, including visitors. - A Birthdays and Anniversaries Sheet was sent around at the meeting to verify that we have the correct information. If you were not at this meeting, please let the secretary know your birthday and/or anniversary. - A meeting place for our May 2nd meeting was discussed. It will be held at Ronald & Lorraine Giardin’s home in Myrtle Beach. Information to follow. - We discussed finding out about attending a show as a group, perhaps in November. One of the suggestions was the Christmas show at Alabama Theater. When more information is available it will be passed on to everyone. - Still trying to come up with speakers for our meetings. Any-and-all suggestions are invited and welcomed.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Noon, at Olive Garden, (Across from Chapin Park), 1405 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach. SC. [843-626-8856].


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NOTE: Following meeting is on April 4, 2018, at Noon, at Sunny Side Up Diner, 10068 Beach Drive, Calabash, NC. [910-579-5101].

By: Barbara Raulsome, Sec’y.[910-579-3049; [email protected]]

Future Meetings:May 2, location TBD

June, July and August - No Meetings

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Central Virginia Chapter We were happy to get a little taste of Spring this month. The Pennsylvania Ground Hog is not always 100% right.

We hope you all had a Happy & Loving Valentine’s day. Our lunch was scheduled for 12:30PM, at Michie Tavern, on Valentine’s Day/the first day of Lent/Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. We had eight members in attendance: Mary Anne Muller, Dot Marsh, Frank Edwards, Fred & Marjori Meiners, Benita Drexler, and Beverly & Frank Purstell. We will miss Maryanne at the next meeting since she will be Cruising, having a wonderful time. Our Treasurer reports that all is solvent. Maryanne informed us that Raymond Muller, her husband, passed away in early February. Ray has been in a nursing home for approximately four years. Ray was the Father of our Central VA Chapter, having started in when he and MaryAnne first moved to VA. We will all miss this Great Grumman Man. A donation was made by our Chapter, in his name, to the Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Department. As you can see, our group is getting smaller in size with deaths and moves.

NOTE: Our next Luncheon Meeting (March 14) location has changed. Reason for the change: potential winter weather and distance (2.5+ hours driving time).

We will meet at 12:30PM at the Fork Union Village Restaurant, 4321 James Madison Hwy. Fork Union, VA 23055, Phone No. 434-842-3058. Directions: Take I-64 to exit 136 (US 15 S). Travel approx. 20 miles South of I-64, on US 15. About 1 mile past the Fork Union Military Academy, look for the BB&T bank on your left: Restaurant is on your right.

Following Meeting:April 11, 2018 at Edelweiss German Restaurant, Staunton

By: Frank Purstell

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In Memoriam

We extend heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of these deceased members:

Agiesta, James Palm Coast, FL 01/30/2018

Baxter, Charles West Barnstable, MA 01/25/2018

Biercuk, John Fair Lawn, NJ 01/21/2018

Bundas, Eugene Oyster Bay, NY 11/25/2017

Cioffi, Salvatore Melbourne, FL 02/10/2018

Donovan, John Bayville, NY 11/17/2017

Draudt, Beatrice* Hempstead, NY 01/20/2018 Guttadauro, Joseph Melbourne, FL 01/31/2018

Kleanthes, Anton (Clem) East Northport, NY 01/16/2018

Lockman, Ronald Pt. Washington, NY 01/18/2018

Smith, Bergen Etowah, NC 01/12/2018

Trupia, Luis Stuart, FL 12/9/2017

*Beatrice worked at Grumman during World War ll.

When reporting a death, provide the person’s Name, Date of death, and the City & State of residence prior to death.

Notices of member deaths should be e-mailed to the Club [[email protected]], with “Death Notice” as the subject.


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