NEWSLETTER
Midway Chapter 1, P.O. Box 1774
Salina, Kansas 67402-1774
Issue: 1 Month/Year: January 2019
Officers: President – Richard Trow 785-577-3442; Vice President – William Whitman; 785-488-2814;
Treasurer: - Shirley Wagner; Secretary - Bill Vinyard 785-787-0655; Chaplain – Moses Stewart 785-827-5956
2019 MEETING DATES/LOCATION: Salina Senior Center AT 1:00 pm - January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13
MEAL: Fish Sticks or Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes w/gray, winter blend vegetables, mandarin oranges, and wheat bread
SALUTATION FROM THE OFFICERS: The Officers of Chapter 16 want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Happy 2019 New Year. It is so unbelievable how quickly 2018 passed. It has been four years (2014) since the National Headquarter suspended chapter Rebate's money. Nevertheless, as a group, we had a great year getting things done, and we THANK all of you for your tremendous "Of Free Will Donations," which enabled us to survive as a chapter financially. As well, we tip our hats off to those of you, who faithfully attended our monthly meetings and continue to renew your TREA Membership. With your support in 2018, we accomplished a lot a few of the things are: three recruiting events and donations to organizations, especially a contribution of $800 to the Sunset Park War Memorial expansion project. Noteworthy were two members WHO stood out: Nelson Newell above and beyond efforts in recruiting new members, Vickie Guillot professional job of administrating our website, making it very eye-catching and informative that superbly advertises our chapter. With that in mind, both Vickie and Nelson are truly special. We are impressed by how the new members have become active and engaged in our meetings. All of you are valuable to our chapter. In 2019, we look forward to working with and for everyone in 2019. Again, we thank all of you so much for your hard work and suggestions that make sure we grow, move forward, and stay active as an organization.
Your Officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Chaplain
PROBABLE GUEST SPEAKERS: Barbara Mulvihill, Information Services Librarian and/or Angela Allen, Director Salina Public Library.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS: Russell Carter (USMC).
REST HOMES: William Long and Fredrick Ramirez.
PROJECTED NEW MEMBERS: We welcome abroad Robert Truex Army Vet (recruited by Ronald Sondegard), Phil Coleman Army Vet (recruited by Nelson Newell), and Robert Schmidt Army Vet (recruited by Nelson Newell).
DECEMBER MEETING TIDBIT: Attendance drawing – Five people (Shirley Wagner, Bill Whitman, Robert Truex, Tammy Fanning, and Rachel Fikes) won a $20 gift card. Guest Speaker Linda Reidy Meals on Wheel Coordinator, Saline County Department of Senior Services gave a presentation on the history of Meals on Wheels and the services the program provides in Saline County. Member Roger Thull presented her with a Chapter Certificate of Appreciation. All agreed to press on with a TV Raffle in January thru March and to finalize the cost for tickets. Treasurer Shirley Wagner gave the treasurer's report for Nov 9 to Dec 14 a checking balance of $1569.66.
MILITARY DISCOUNT TIP: MARCO's PIZZA (15% off), 2000 S 9th St, (785-376-0433) and Feldkamp's Furniture (depends on the amount of the purchase, higher amount equals more the discount percentage off) (785- 823-3971) 1930 S 9th St, Salina, KS 67401.
BE PREPARED: Winter weather in Kansas can change quickly so equip your vehicles with storm kits. Here are a few items to consider: Blankets or sleeping bags, High-calorie, non-perishable food, Flashlight with extra batteries, First-aid kit, Knife, Extra clothing to keep dry, Shovel, Windshield scraper and brush, Tool-kit, Jumper cables, Compass, Tissues, Wipes, Bottled water.
HAPPY NEW YEAR WISH: Let us be a better human being, a better person and a better citizen. New Year's is a time to better ourselves for a better world. Have a grand New Year!
